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July 7, 2026 ·9:00 AM Approved

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA

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Agenda — 131 items

  1. 1 The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors currently provides in-person participation as well as remote participation until further notice. Board members and the public may participate from the County Administration Building, Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor located at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara or the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room located at 511 Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria. The following methods of participation are available to the public: 1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways: - Televised in English and Spanish (SAP channel via Comcast and Cox) on local cable channel 20; - Online at: <https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream>; and - YouTube (English) at: <https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20> (Closed Captioning Available) - YouTube (Spanish) at: <https://www.youtube.com/@csbtv20espanol> 2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available: - Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via email prior to 5:00 PM on the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91-333 (Land Use). For planning, zoning and subdivision hearings, submissions more than one page in length must be filed with the Clerk no later than 12:00 PM on the Friday before the Board hearing unless the Board by motion and 4/5 vote determines to accept a late submission. - Attend the Meeting In-Person - Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments in-person at the locations noted above. - Attend the Meeting by Zoom - Individuals wishing to provide public comment remotely can do so via Zoom by clicking the below link to register in advance. Important Note: Zoom is not intended for County staff to view the meeting. Please refer to the viewing methods outlined above. Register for Public Comment in advance for this meeting: <https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_M8s1joTIRUWn7hj58sTKVw> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar. Please review the Zoom protocols below, as follows: 1. Once the Chair has announced the item you want to comment on, please join the meeting. 2. You will be placed on mute until it is your turn to speak. You will be able to hear the Board meeting live after calling in and will need to turn off or mute your TV or the web stream to avoid sound interference. 3. The Clerk will call you by name. When removed from mute, you will hear a notification that your line has been unmuted. If you are using a touchtone phone, you may need to press *6. 4. Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair. If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org. 26-00652
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  3. 3 Board Meeting Procedures
  4. 4 Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
  5. 5 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
  6. 6 Closed Session
  7. 7 Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
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  10. 9 9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session ▶ jump to 0:40
  11. 10 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:45
  12. 11 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:56
  13. 12 Approval of Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Meeting Approve the Minutes Pass ▶ jump to 1:26
  14. 13 County Executive Officer's Report ▶ jump to 1:39
  15. 14 County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda. 26-00001
  16. 15 Administrative Agenda ▶ jump to 11:06
  17. 16 All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative Agenda and considered as a separate item.
  18. 17 Resolutions to be Presented
  19. A-1) Adopt a Resolution honoring the Friendship Adult Day Care Center’s semi-centennial Anniversary (1976-2026). 26-00644 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 11:52
  20. A-2) Adopt a Resolution recognizing July 2026 as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month in Santa Barbara County. 26-00626 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 17:14
  21. A-3) Adopt a Resolution of commendation honoring Paul Lopez for his extraordinary contributions to his country and to the Santa Barbara community over his 101 remarkable years. 26-00643 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 24:26
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  23. A-4) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Joseph Fletcher of the Treasurer-Tax Collector-Veterans’ Services as the July 2026 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County. 26-00628 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 30:52
  24. 23 Administrative Items
  25. A-5) Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending the Agricultural Commissioner’s Fee Schedule - Weights and Measures Fees section, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 5145, The Agricultural Commissioner’s Fee Schedule”; and b) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, as they are fees necessary to cover operating expenses, and are therefore not a “project” as defined for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15273(a)(1), 15378(b)(54) and Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and (B). 26-00508 Acted on as follows: Pass
  26. A-6) Consider recommendations regarding the Regents of the University Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Agreement Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Agreement with the Regents of the University of California for services delivered by the UCCE for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $185,000.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as administrative government activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00623 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  28. A-7) Consider recommendations regarding authorization for Year End Transfers and Revisions of Appropriations, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve Budget Revisions and Transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for County funds for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) which require a majority approval vote (3/5) from the Board of Supervisors; b) Approve Budget Revisions and Transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for County funds for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) which require 4/5 approval vote from the Board of Supervisors; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(c) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00634 Acted on as follows: Pass
  29. A-8) Consider recommendations regarding the Sheriff’s Office Overtime Analysis Report for July 2025 through May 2026, as follows: a) Receive and file the Sheriff’s Office Overtime Analysis Report for July 2025 through May 2026; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00637 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 40:35
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  31. A-9) Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Participation Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program administrative services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Participation Agreement with CalMHSA for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program administrative services (Contract SANTA BARBARA PEERS DATA PA 10.1.24) to extend the term of the Agreement from August 31, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with no change to the agreement amount of $0; and b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or administrative or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00641 Acted on as follows: Pass
  32. A-10) Isla Vista Community Services District - Approve the request of the Isla Vista Community Services District, as follows: a) Order the submission of a measure increasing the Utility Users Tax in accordance with Government Code Section 61250 and Section 2 of Article XIII C of the California Constitution on the utilities of methane, water, electricity, sewer, and garbage disposal services; b) Order the submission of a measure establishing an appropriations (Gann) limit for the District pursuant to Article XIII B Section 4 of the California Constitution; and c) Consolidate the measures with the Statewide and District General Election to be held on November 3, 2026. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) 26-00600 Acted on as follows: Pass
  33. A-11) City of Santa Barbara - Approve the request of the City of Santa Barbara calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the Charter and applicable provisions of the California Elections Code. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) 26-00601 Approved and Referred Pass
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  35. A-12) Carpinteria Valley Water District - Approve the request of the Carpinteria Valley Water District to consolidate its General District Election, to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing Directors, with other elections called to be held on the same day and within the same territory. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) 26-00602 Approved and Referred Pass
  36. A-13) City of Santa Maria - Approve the requests of the City of Santa Maria, as follows: a) Approve the consolidation and rendering of specified services to the City related to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and Special Municipal Election both to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; b) Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to Candidates’ statements submitted to the voters; c) Approve provision for the conduct of a Special Runoff Election for Elective Offices in the event of a tie vote at any Municipal Election; d) Approve provision for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City Measure submitted at the General Municipal Election; and e) Call and give notice for the holding of a General Municipal Election and a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain Municipal Officers and filling a vacancy, as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California and for the submission to the voters a question relating to adding Chapter 3-3B imposing a Transactions and Use Tax. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) 26-00603 Acted on as follows: Pass
  37. A-14) Allan Hancock Joint Community College District - Approve the request of the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District to order an Election to authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, establishing specifications of the election order, and requesting consolidation with other elections occurring on November 3, 2026. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) 26-00606 Approved and Referred Pass
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  39. A-15) City of Carpinteria - Approve the requests of the City of Carpinteria, as follows: a) Call for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers relating to general law cities; b) Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and c) Order the submission to the qualified electors of the City a measure relating to the establishment of a general transaction and use tax at the consolidated General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026; requesting that the County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters provide specific election administration services; setting priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttals regarding the ballot measure and directing preparation of an impartial analysis. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) 26-00604 Acted on as follows: Pass
  40. A-16) City of Goleta - Approve the request from the City of Goleta, as follows: a) Call for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities; and b) Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) 26-00605 Acted on as follows: Pass
  41. A-17) City of Guadalupe - Approve the request of the City of Guadalupe, as follows: a) Call and give notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California and requesting the Board of Supervisors consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; b) Adopt regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements and materials submitted to the electorate for the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; c) Approve for submission to the voters, a measure establishing a tax on cannabis business activities within the City; d) Approve the setting of priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttals regarding the measure establishing a tax on cannabis business activities within the City; e) Approve the provision for the filing of rebuttal arguments for the city measure establishing a tax on cannabis business activities within the City submitted at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; f) Approve for submission to the voters, a measure to increase the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax from six percent (6%) to twelve percent (12%) until ended by voters and to include additional types of occupancies subject to the tax; g) Approve the setting of priorities for filing written arguments and rebuttals regarding the measure to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax rate from six percent (6%) to twelve percent (12%) and include additional occupancies subject to the tax; and h) Approve the provision for the filing of rebuttal arguments for the City Measure to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax rate from six percent (6%) to twelve percent (12%) and include additional occupancies subject to the tax submitted at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. (APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) 26-00635 Acted on as follows: Pass
  42. A-18) Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Baseline Amendment for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funding, as follows: a) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an amendment to the Baseline Agreement with SBCAG, to receive $467,000.00 for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at County facilities; and b) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use. 26-00611 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  44. A-19) Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the County of Santa Barbara Health Department for TRAIN CDPH Secondary Administrative and Course Provider access, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to execute an MOU with CDPH for Secondary Administrative and Course Provider access to the TRAIN Learning Management System; b) Approve and authorize the Director of County Health, or designee, to modify or terminate the MOU in accordance with section 16, upon review and concurrence by County Counsel, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are the creation of a governmental funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00629 Acted on as follows: Pass
  45. A-20) Consider recommendations regarding the County Health Department (CHD), Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, Budget Revision and Staffing Allocation Request, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Review and approve CHD’s Revised Budget to increase unanticipated revenue associated with the restoration of the Medi-Cal Prospective Payment System reimbursement rate for those with Unsatisfactory Immigration status (UIS) for the CHD’s Federally Qualified Health Centers in the amount up to $6,600,000.00, depending on reimbursable services rendered; b) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution to allocate $2,269,542.00 to the CHD to restore seven (7) 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff Nurses, two (2) 1.0 FTE Administrative Office Professionals, two (2) 1.0 FTE Financial Office Professionals, one (1) 1.0 FTE Health Education Assistant, two (2) 1.0 FTE Medical Assistants, and one (1) 1.0 FTE Pharmacy Technician; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011161 in the amount of $6,600,000.00 revenue and expenses, and to reduce use of fund balance by $3,800,000.00 for the CHD FY 2026-2027; and d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt pursuant to Section 158378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00632 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 52:37
  46. A-21) Consider recommendations regarding Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Readiness Grant Funding, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department to execute the D-SNP Readiness Grant Funding Agreement for a period of twelve months, beginning January 1, 2026 and terminating on December 31, 2026, for a total amount of $90,000.00 for training and clinical support for the operational implementation of D-SNP; and b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00627 Acted on as follows: Pass
  47. A-22) Consider recommendations regarding a Good Samaritan Site and Services Agreement, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter for the County Health Department (CHD) to provide shelter-based, basic medical care to individuals experiencing homelessness and other community members needing access to care at Good Samaritan Shelter sites for the period of June 23, 2026, through June 30, 2027; b) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to extend this Agreement between CHD and Good Samaritan for one additional, two-year term through June 30, 2029, in accordance with Section 5 of the Agreement; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are the creation of governmental funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00651 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  49. A-23) Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0011141; 0011145 (4/5 Vote Required). 26-00640 Approved Pass
  50. A-24) Consider recommendations regarding the Adoption of a Reimbursement Resolution for Proposed Certificates of Participation (COP) Financing, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the reimbursement of expenses incurred by the County in conjunction with the expansion project at the Northen Branch Jail (NBJ) from the proceeds of COP financing; and b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) because they are administrative activities of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment. 26-00607 Acted on as follows: Pass
  51. A-25) Consider recommendations regarding an appointment to the Cachuma Resource Conservation District Board of Directors, as follows: a) Consider the appointment of Russell Dahlquist to the Cachuma Resource Conservation District Board to serve a four-year term expiring on November 30, 2028 pursuant to California Public Resources Code sections 9314 and 9316; and b) Determine that the appointment of a Director to the Board of Directors of the Cachuma Resource Conservation District does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00647 Acted on as follows: Pass
  52. A-26) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Fire Protection to State Responsibility Area (SRA) Lands, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the State of California Standard Agreement (STD 213) with CAL FIRE for fire protection services to SRAs for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount not to exceed $91,897,254.00; and b) Determine that the above-recommended action does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00621 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  54. A-27) Consider recommendations regarding the North Branch Jail Expansion Project Award Agreement for Design Build Services; Project No. 23040, Fifth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Design Build Services with Sletten Construction Company, a Montana Corporation, to provide Design and Construction services for the new North Branch Jail Expansion project, located at 2301 Black Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (APN 113-210-022/024), in an amount not to exceed $138,650,000.00; b) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or designee, to issue a stipend payment of $100,000.00 to Hensel Phelps Construction Co., the second-ranked proposer, pursuant to the Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals for the project, in exchange for the County's retention of the proposal and associated intellectual property rights and to offset costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposal and participation in the Design-Build procurement process; c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Chief designee, to approve change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $6,945,000.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142(b); d) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Chief designee, to (i) amend the Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to six (6) additional months, and (ii) terminate the Agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement; e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011105; f) After considering the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), State Clearinghouse Number 2007111099, that the Board of Supervisors certified on March 11, 2008, the December 6, 2011 SEIR Addendum, approve and adopt the Addendum to the SEIR dated June 25, 2026, which has been completed pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164; g) Find that no subsequent environmental review is required for the new North Branch Jail Expansion project after consideration of the SEIR and Addendum because: there are no substantial changes proposed in the project which require major revisions of the 2008 Final SEIR; no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which require major revisions of the 2008 Final SEIR; and no new information of substantial importance concerning the project’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time that the Final SEIR was certified in 2008, has been received that requires a SEIR or Negative Declaration; and h) Receive the Planning Commission conformity report required by Government Code Section 65402. The Planning Commission Staff Report for New Projects in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2031 and the Planning Commission Action Letter for the hearing held on June 3, 2026 constitute the required report. 26-00619 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 81:07
  55. A-28) Consider recommendations regarding the North County Crisis Residential Treatment Facilities Project and award the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Construction Management Services; Project No. PRJ-001094 (25116), Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the PSA with Vanir Construction Management, Inc., a California Corporation, to provide Construction Management (CM) services for solicitation, selection and award of the Design Build Entity, design, preconstruction, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) approval, construction, closeout and post construction phases for the proposed new North County Crisis Residential Treatment Facilities project, County Project No. PRJ-001094 (25116), located in Santa Maria, CA 93455 (APN 113-210-024), in an amount not to exceed $1,959,205.67; b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or the Capital Division Chief designee, to approve supplemental service orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed 10% of the contract or $195,920.56; c) Authorize the Director of General Services to: (i) amend the Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to six (6) additional months, and (ii) terminate the Agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement; and d) Determine the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00633 Acted on as follows: Pass
  56. A-29) Consider recommendations regarding a Position Allocation Update for the Sheriff’s Office for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 as follows: a) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution effective July 1, 2026, to correctly reflect five (5) additional budgeted positions in the Sheriff’s Office for FY 2026-2027; and b) Determine that the above actions are not projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00642 Acted on as follows: Pass
  57. A-30) Consider recommendations regarding reallocation of Public and Educational Capital Endowment Funds for Community Broadband and Emergency Communications, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Find that the originally planned fiber-optic project to be completed by Cox Communications (Cox) along the State Route 154 corridor is not feasible within the funding provided from the Public and Educational Capital Endowment (PE Endowment), and that redirecting those funds to a community broadband access initiative providing public Wi-Fi at designated County parks, facilities, and public areas is consistent with the settlement agreement's intent to expand communications access and support government and emergency communications; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Cox for the procurement, installation, and initial operation of public Wi-Fi access points at designated locations for a period of 24 months following full system activation, utilizing $250,000.00 of funds previously disbursed by the County to Cox from the PE Endowment pursuant to a court order; c) Find that the originally planned fiber connection project to be completed by Cox to County facilities at La Cumbre Peak is not feasible within the funding provided from the PE Endowment, and that redirecting those funds to pay for enhanced internet connectivity and service to support the Regional Fire Communications Center is consistent with the settlement agreement’s intent to enhance government and emergency communications infrastructure; d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011150 increasing appropriations of $75,000.00 in General County Programs General Fund for other financing uses funded by a decrease in restricted fund balance, and increasing appropriations of $75,000.00 in the Fire Protection District Fund for services and supplies funded by other financing sources; and e) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and (5), finding that the actions consist of continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00646 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  59. A-31) Consider recommendations regarding a Five-Year Agreement with Accela, Inc., for Licensing, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a five-year Agreement with Accela, Inc. for the procurement of Accela licenses and services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,709,986.86 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2031; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and (5), finding that the actions consist of continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00618 Acted on as follows: Pass
  60. A-32) Consider recommendations regarding a report on Emergency Permit No. 24EMP-00013 and No. 25EMP-00005 for the inspection and repair of two SoCalGas high-pressure gas transmission pipeline locations, First and Third Districts, as follows: a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permits 24EMP-00013 and 25EMP-00005 approved by the Director of Planning and Development to allow for the inspection and repair of two SoCalGas high-pressure gas transmission pipeline locations; and b) Determine that receiving and filing the report is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00608 Acted on as follows: Pass
  61. A-33) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Wallace Group for Technical Services Support, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Wallace Group to provide plan check and business inspection services in the amount of $38,140.00 for the period of July 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and b) Determine that these actions are not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as it is the establishment of a government funding mechanism which does not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00631 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  63. A-34) Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Laurel Labor Services, Inc. of Santa Maria to provide on-call casual labor, First, Second and Third Districts, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Laurel Labor Services, Inc. (a local vendor) for services to provide on-call casual labor at County operated Resource Recovery and Waste Management facilities, with a term date of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and contract not-to-exceed amount of $369,700.00; and b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because it consists of ongoing operation and maintenance of the existing County-operated waste management facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists. 26-00613 Acted on as follows: Pass
  64. A-35) Consider recommendations regarding Professional Services Agreements with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for regulatory compliance consulting services at County owned and operated solid waste facilities, First and Third Districts, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (a local vendor) for groundwater and landfill gas compliance consulting services, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the not-to-exceed amount $195,270.00; b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (a local vendor) for stormwater compliance services and to the operation, optimization, and discharge compliance of the Tajiguas Landfill Active Treatment System (ATS) for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the not-to-exceed amount of $281,100.00; and c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00622 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  67. A-36) Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. (Tetra Tech), Third District, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Tetra Tech to provide engineering design and engineering support for the construction of the ReSource Center Biogas Upgrade Project, County Project No. 828998 and for the construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill, Landfill Gas Treatment System Replacement Project, County Project No. 828997 for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the not-to-exceed amount of $305,174.00; and b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(5), finding that the action consists of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00614 Acted on as follows: Pass
  68. A-37) Consider recommendations regarding the Annual Routine Maintenance Plan, Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve the FY 2026-2027 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan, including individual maintenance projects described in the Plan; and b) For the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): i) Find that the FY 2026-2027 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan is within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program [01-EIR-01; State Clearinghouse No. 2001031043] and subsequent annual addenda which adequately describe this activity for the purposes of the CEQA; ii) Find that pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15168(c)(2) and 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the Board of Directors in November 2001, and subsequent annual addenda, that no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or Negative Declaration is required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which require major revisions of the PEIR; and iii) no new information of substantial importance concerning the project’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time that the PEIR was certified, has been received; iii) Find that the proposed actions described in the Exempt Facilities Section of the FY 2026-2027 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan are for the operation and maintenance of existing public structures, facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists and that the proposed actions are therefore exempt from the CEQA pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and direct the Clerk of the Board to file the CEQA Notice of Exemption for each exempt facility project described in the FY 2026-2027 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan; iv) Determine that the addenda to the previously certified PEIR (01-EIR-01) contained within the FY 2026-2027 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan have been completed in compliance with the CEQA and adopt the mitigation measures included for each project as the Mitigation and Monitoring Plan pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 (c)(3); and v) Approve and adopt the CEQA Findings included in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan. 26-00639 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  70. A-38) Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to re-adopt and amend the Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use Policy, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to re-adopt and amend the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy; and b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00465 Acted on as follows: Pass
  71. A-39) Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Software Support and Maintenance agreement with Central Square Technologies for the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff, or his designee, to execute a First Amendment with Central Square Technologies, LLC for CAD System software and maintenance from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, to not exceed $223,700.00; and b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. 26-00616 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  74. A-40) Consider recommendations regarding the 2026-2027 Veterans’ Services Office Subvention and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Programs, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the California Department of Veterans Affairs Subvention Certificate of Compliance, Fiscal Year 2026-2027; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the California Department of Veterans Affairs Annual Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate of Compliance, Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00620 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  77. A-41) Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of Buellton Mayor David Silva to the California Air Resources Board, as follows: a) Support the appointment of Buellton Mayor David Silva to the California Air Resources Board; and b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5). 26-00617 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  79. A-42) Approve the reappointment of Rob Knight to the Historic Landmark Advisory Commission, term ending January 1, 2029, Fourth Distirct. 26-00624 Approved Pass
  80. A-43) Approve the reappointment of Anthony Cangelosi to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2, term ending August 31, 2028, Fourth District. 26-00625 Approved Pass
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  82. A-44) Approve the appointment of Tony Guy to the Planning Commission, term ending January 7, 2027, Fourth District. 26-00630 Approved Pass
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  85. A-45) Consider recommendations regarding the contribution of Fifth District Discretionary Funds to Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Roundtable, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $10,000.00 to Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Roundtable, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN No. 77-0419353), from the Fifth District General County Programs Department 990 Discretionary Fund; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011144 to increase Appropriations of $10,000.00 in the General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies, funded by a release of Committed Emerging Issues fund balance; c) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County; and d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 26-00653 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  87. A-46) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Library Special Tax Rate for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (Greater Goleta); Second and Third Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Adopt the Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2026-2027 Library Special Tax Rate in CSA No. 3 by 3.20%; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00645 Acted on as follows: Pass
  88. A-47) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Orcutt and Providence Landing Community Facilities Districts Special Tax Levy; Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution levying special taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan); b) Adopt a Resolution levying special taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing); c) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) subject to the Special Tax Levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2026-2027 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list; d) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing) subject to the Special Tax Levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2026-2027 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list; and e) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00648 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  91. A-48) Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Hagfors Rezone Project, Case No. 25RZN-00003, Third District, as follows: (Set a hearing for August 18, 2026. Time estimate: 30 minutes) a) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, consisting of a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezone, Case No. 25RZN-00003), including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Determine that the proposed project, Case No. 25RZN-00003, has been adequately reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 [Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning]/Public Resources Code Section 21083.3, and that no further environmental review is required because the project is consistent with the adopted Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan (SYVCP) and does not result in impacts beyond those analyzed in the SYVCP EIR (08EIR-00000-00004). Further, find that, pursuant to Public Resources Code 21083.3, the proposed rezoning action is consistent with the community plan and is therefore subject to exemption from CEQA; and c) Approve a Rezone and adopt an Ordinance (Case No. 25RZN-00003) amending the Santa Barbara County Zoning Map of the County Land Use and Development Code to change the zone district on the subject parcel from Retail Commercial (C-2) to General Commercial (C-3). 26-00650 Set for a hearing, as follows: Pass
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  94. 82 Public Comment Period THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (26-00002) WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. 26-00002
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  99. 86 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association; Santa Barbara County Probation Peace Officers Association; and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Managers Association. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt. 26-00660
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  105. 1) Consider recommendations regarding the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the Benefit Assessment Report for FY 2026-2027 filed by the Board at the July 7, 2026 meeting and direct staff to record the Report; b) Adopt a Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for FY 2026-2027; c) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services imposing Flood Control Benefit Assessments for FY 2026-2027 (Ordinance introduced on July 7, 2026); and d) Find that the assessment revenue will be used for operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies or equipment, materials, financial reserve needs and requirements and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas; and that the recalculation and imposition of the annual Flood Control Benefit Assessment are therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(1, 2, 3, and 4); and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board. 26-00505 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 99:30
  106. 2) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) 2025 Impact Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file the 3C-REN 2025 Annual Report; and b) Determine that the above recommended action does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 26-00609 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 133:48
  107. 3) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Central Coast Community Energy 2025 Annual Impact Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file an annual member agency update presentation from Central Coast Community Energy; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 26-00610 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 164:26
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  109. 4) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Applicant Appeal of the Director Incompleteness Determination for the Sandoval Quiel Revocable Living Trust - Accessory Dwelling Unit, Case Nos. 26CDP-00025 and 26APL-00009; First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 26APL-00009; b) Determine and find that the application, Case No. 26CDP-00025, is incomplete; and c) Determine that the above recommended action is an administrative activity of the County that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” defined for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00615 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 212:10
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  111. 5) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding 15 Miramar Club LLC Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax and Tourism Business Improvement District Audit Final Determination, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider an appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax and Tourism Business Improvement District final audit determination for 15 Miramar Club LLC. The appeal was filed by Olesya Kurnosova and Vladimir Priyma of Sedgwick Company on behalf of 15 Miramar Club LLC; and b) Consider taking the following actions: i) Conduct a hearing to consider the appeal of the final determination of Transient Occupancy Tax and Tourism Business Improvement District interest and penalties assessed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector on 15 Miramar Club LLC in the amount of $38,656.96; ii) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector's final determination and deny the appeal request for the waiver of penalties and interest totaling $38,656.96; iii) Deny the appeal request for a payment plan arrangement for the Transient Occupancy Tax and Tourism Business Improvement District assessment amounts; iv) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and v) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00612 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 240:46
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  113. 6) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Jeremy and Megan Raff’s Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax Final Audit Determination, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Consider an appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax final audit determination for Jeremy and Megan Raff. The appeal was filed by Jeremy and Megan Raff; and b) Consider taking the following actions: i) Conduct a hearing to consider the appeal of the final determination of Transient Occupancy Tax, interest and penalties assessed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector on Jeremy and Megan Raff in the amount of $65,840.11; ii) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector's final determination and deny the appeal request for the waiver or meaningful reduction of Transient Occupancy Tax, penalties and interest totaling $65,840.11; iii) Deny the appeal request for a payment plan arrangement; iv) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and v) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00636 Continued, as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 351:27
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  115. 7) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Rose Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment, Case Nos. 23GPA-00006, 23RZN-00006, and 25NGD-00006; Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 35 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the project, consisting of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Case No. 23GPA-00006) and a Zoning Map Amendment (Case No. 23RZN-00006), including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Adopt the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (Case No. 25NGD-00006) and adopt the mitigation monitoring program for the project; c) Adopt a Resolution to amend the Land Use Designation Map in the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan to re-designate Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 065-290-026 from A-I-10 (Agriculture I, Minimum parcel size 10 acres) to RES-1.8 (Single Family, Minimum parcel size 20,000 square feet) (Case No. 23GPA-00006); and d) Adopt an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Article II) for APN 065-290-026 to change the zoning from AG-I-10 (Agriculture I, Minimum parcel size 10 acres) to 20-R-1 (Single Family, Minimum parcel size 20,000 square feet) (Case No. 23RZN-00006). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00638 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 381:45
  116. 8) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Land Use Regulations for Immigration Enforcement Facilities and Detention Centers, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on land use regulations for immigration enforcement facilities and detention centers; b) Determine that this report does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5); and c) Direct Planning and Development to monitor the potential for private entities to develop immigration enforcement facilities and detention centers in the unincorporated areas and return for further direction regarding the adoption of a moratorium, if needed, if such facilities are proposed. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00649 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 404:39
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  119. 102 Adjourned at 3:53 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, July 14, 2026 ▶ jump to 411:30
  120. 103 Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria
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  123. 105 IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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  126. 107 The meeting of Tuesday, July 7, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
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