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Board Meeting Procedures
Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Closed Session
Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
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9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Meeting
County Executive Officer's Report
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.
Swearing-In for New County Fire Chief Garrett Huff
Administrative Agenda
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.
Resolutions to be Presented
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sheriff’s Deputy, Special Duty Vincent Ray Buck upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 22 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara, Tulare, Lassen and San Luis Obispo Counties.
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Angelica Muñoz upon her retirement from the Probation Department after over 22 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Martin Jay Wilder upon his retirement from the Public Works Department after 37 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
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Honorary Resolutions
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Deborah Hartman upon her retirement from the Social Services Department after over 28 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
Administrative Items
Consider recommendations regarding First Amendments to the Behavioral Health Student Services Act Grant Agreements with the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for Round 4, Category 3: Sustainability and Round 4, Category 4: Other Priorities grant funds for Fiscal Years 2024-2028, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute a First Amendment (No. 24MHSOAC018.A1) to the Behavioral Health Student Services Act, Round 4, Category 3: Sustainability Grant Agreement with the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to extend the term end date to March 31, 2028; modify reporting requirements; and reallocate grant year budget amounts with no change to the total maximum grant award amount of $449,650.00;
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute a First Amendment (No. 24MHSOAC057.A1) to the Behavioral Health Student Services Act, Round 4, Category 4: Other Priorities Grant Agreement (No.24MHSOAC057) with the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to extend the term end date to March 31, 2028, and modify reporting requirements with no change to the total maximum grant award amount of $300,000.00; 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)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amended and Restated Business Associate Agreement (BAA) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) (No. 1327-BAA-2022-SB), as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amended and Restated BAA under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (No. 1327-BAA-2022-SB [Rev. 10.28.25] First Amended and Restated) with CalMHSA to meet current State and federal requirements; 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)(5), finding that the action consists of an administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) for Mental Health Services for School-Based Programs for Fiscal Years 2022-2025, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with SBCEO (Board Contract No. 22-194) to update certain standard terms and conditions and program budget requirements to comply with state requirements or business needs; extend the term of the Agreement to end on March 31, 2028; reduce the number of Navigators to 4.50 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) within the Behavioral Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (formerly Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC)) Behavioral Health Student Services Act (formerly Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA)) Program, terminate the now Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC) Behavioral Health Student Services Act (BHSSA) Program, effective December 31, 2026; add the BHSOAC BHSSA Round 4, Categories 3 and 4 Program, effective March 28, 2025; update Standard Indemnification and Insurance Provisions; add Addendum BHSOAC Grant Agreements No. 24MHSOAC018, No. 24MHSOAC018.A1, No. 24MHSOAC057 and No. MHSOAC057.A1; and increase the contract amount by $390,386.00, for a revised total maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,983,918.00, for the period of January 1, 2023, through March 31, 2028, contingent upon the Board’s approval of BHSOAC Grant Agreement Amendments No. 24MHSOAC018.A1 and No. 24MHSOAC057.A1 at the December 16, 2025 Board hearing;
b) Delegate authority to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to make changes to staffing requirements per Exhibits A-1 and A-2; all without altering the total maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of Supervisors’ ability to rescind the delegated authority at any time; 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)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) and the Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell) for In-Kind Match Services for Permanent Supportive Housing Program Services at 3055 De La Vina Street for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Director of BWell, or designee, to execute a MOU with the HACSB for the provision of permanent supportive housing program services at 3055 De La Vina Street in Santa Barbara, in return BWell will provide an in-kind match through services provided by its Housing Assistance and Retention Team (HART) for the period of December 1, 2025 through April 30, 2027;
b) Delegate to the Director of BWell or designee the authority to extend the term of the Agreement upon written mutual agreement with the HACSB, which is subject to funding availability, without requiring the Board of Supervisors’ approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; 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)(4) and (b)(5), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Sets (HEDIS) Performance Measurement Program Participation Agreement (PA) for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the multi-year PA (11635-SB-QM-25_26), with CalMHSA for the HEDIS Performance Measurement Program for Measurement Year (MY) 2025 and Reporting Year (RY 2026), for a maximum contract amount of $60,750.00, from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029;
b) Approve the Budget Revision Request No. 0010898, increasing appropriations of $30,375.00, in the Behavioral Wellness Department, Mental Health Services Fund, for services and supplies by an increase in Cost Reimbursement Federal billing and State sources;
c) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to adjust Program timeliness and technical requirements per Exhibit A of the Agreement and approve additional analysis of HEDIS data per Exhibit B, all without altering the terms of the Agreement or maximum agreement amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and
d) Determine that the above actions are a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment to and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Consider recommendations regarding a Third Amendment to the Services Agreement with the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) for Alcohol and Drug Program and Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years 2023-2027, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with CADA (a local vendor) (Board Contract No. 23-091) to terminate perinatal services from the Early Intervention Services, Outpatient Treatment Services, and Intensive Outpatient Treatment Services program as of October 29, 2025; to update the Designated Representative and Notices Contact for CADA; modify certain standard terms and conditions, certain general Alcohol and Drug Program programmatic provisions, Contingency Management Program provisions relating to recovery principles, certain general Alcohol and Drug Program financial provisions, and service codes; and reduce the contract amount by $139,400.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount of $15,179,350.00 with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027;
i) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of a Notice of Intent to Partially Terminate the Agreement;
ii) Approve and authorize the Director of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of a Notice of Partial Termination of the Agreement;
iii) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of Behavioral Wellness or designee to take actions necessary for the partial wind-down of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and
b) 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 sections 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding the Grant Agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections for Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Grant for Justice and Healing Collaborative with Behavioral Wellness and Public Defender for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness, or designated representative, to execute the California Board of State and Community Correction Standard Agreement No. 1416-25 for the Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Program to provide pre-trial services to individuals with behavioral health challenges for a total grant maximum amount of $8,000,000.00 for the term of October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029:
i) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute any amendments to Board of State and Community Corrections Standard Agreement No. 1416-25 and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary to secure these funds and participate in the Proposition 47 Cohort 5 Program without having to return to the Board for approval, subject to the Board’s authority to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and
ii) Direct the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to obtain concurrence from Risk Management, Auditor-Controller, and County Counsel before exercising the delegated authority for the above recommended action;
b) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution (No. 07-207), effective December 22, 2025, to add one (1.0) full-time equivalent [FTE]) Deputy Public Defender III and one (1.0) FTE Alcohol and Drug Mental Health Services (ADMHS) Case Worker to the Public Defender’s Office;
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010896, to increase appropriations of $1,320,725.00 in Behavioral Wellness Mental Health Service Act Fund for Salaries and Benefits ($185,525.00), Services and Supplies ($974,370.00), and other Financing Uses ($160,830.00) funded by unanticipated revenue Intergovernmental Rev-State ($1,320,725.00); increase appropriations of $160,430.00 in Public Defender General Funds for Salaries and Benefits ($153,694.00), Services and Supplies ($6,736.00) funded by unanticipated revenue from Intergovernmental Rev-State ($160,430.00); increase appropriations of $400.00 in Probation General Funds for Services and Supplies ($400.00) funded by unanticipated revenue from Intergovernmental Rev-State ($400.00); and
d) 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)(4), finding that these actions are a governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding Certification of Election Results of the Statewide Special Election, held on November 4, 2025, as follows:
a) Accept and file the Certified Statement of the Results of the Official Canvass and Official Election Summary for the Statewide Special Election held on November 4, 2025, as required by law; and
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 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.
Consider recommendations regarding the Goleta Beach Parking Lot Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2, Project No. PRJ-001053, Award of Construction Contract, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Community Services Department for the Goleta Beach Parking Lot Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2;
b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute, a contract in the amount of $1,164,425.70 to the lowest responsible bidder, PaveWest LLC, for the Project, subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the Project and as required by California law;
c) Authorize the Director of Community Services to order changes or additions in the work being performed for the Project via change orders in the amount not to exceed $70,721.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and
d) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project, and therefore these actions are within the scope of the project covered by the Notice of Exemption approved by the Board of Supervisors for this project on October 1, 2024, and no new environmental document is required.
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Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Countywide Library System Agreement, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a one-year Agreement for Operation of a Countywide Library System, by and between the County and the Cities of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Maria for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the total amount not to exceed $5,147,814.00;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010921 to establish appropriations of $130,000.00 for infrastructure improvements for the Goleta Valley Library funded by AB1600 Goleta Library Impact Fees; and
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of 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 action involves government organizational or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of Subrecipient Agreements with Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) for the Ongoing Operations of the Hope Village and Hedges House of Hope Interim Housing facilities, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with GSS for the distribution of Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program, Round 3 (HHIP-3) funding in the amount of $825,000.00 and Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 5 (HHAP-5) funding in the amount of $825,000.00, for a total of $1,650,000.00 for Operations and Services of Hope Village Interim Housing Facility in accordance with the five year operational support plan;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with GSS for the distribution of HHAP-5 funding in the amount of $1,229,400.00 for Operations and Services of Hedges House of Hope Interim Housing Facility in Isla Vista in accordance with the five-year operational support plan; and
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c); and finding that the actions consist of specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; Government Code Section 8698.4, finding that the County has declared a shelter crisis and the action includes leasing of County-owned land for a homeless shelter and financial assistance; and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on these bases.
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement to Provide Affordable Housing and Rental Restrictive Covenant for SBSR, LLC Apartments 22DVP-00000-00004, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve the execution by the Board Chair of an Agreement to Provide Affordable Housing and Rental Restrictive Covenant and Preemptive Right with SBSR, LLC; and
b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 21159.25, Exemption: Residential or Mixed-Use Housing Projects.
Consider recommendations regarding approval of Sub-Recipient Agreements for the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP), as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) for the distribution of State of California HDAP funds for outreach, case management and housing assistance, for the period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $121,356.00;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County (Legal Aid) for disability benefits advocacy and legal services for the period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00; and
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a County HOME Loan to Hollister Lofts L.P., for a Permanent Supportive Housing Development Project, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a County HOME Funding Loan Agreement; and Regulatory Agreement; setting forth terms, conditions and requirements for Hollister Lofts, L.P. (Owner), acceptance of the County Loan;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subordination Agreement, wherein the County agrees to Subordinate its HOME loan to a Construction Loan provided by Banc of California (Construction Loan);
c) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subordination Agreement, wherein the County agrees to subordinate its County Land Loan Agreement (Land Loan), to the Construction Loan; and
d) Determine that the approval of this Item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Government Code Section 65913.4 as it being developed “by right” subject to AB2162 and provides affordable permanent supportive rental housing.
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement to Provide Affordable Housing and Rental Restrictive Covenant for San Marcos Ranch Development, 24ZCI-00083, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an Agreement to Provide Affordable Housing and Rental Restrictive Covenant and Preemptive Right with San Marcos Holdings, LLC, SWBradford LLC, Ryan W. Hale, Trustee of the Bradford 2023 Irrevocable Trust dated April 18, 2023, and Natalie Penn Hodges, as Trustee of the Brett Edward Hodges Irrevocable Trust dated January 30, 2023 (Market Rate Parcel Owners) and San Marcos Ranch Associates, LP (Affordable Parcel Owner) for the San Marcos Ranch Development (Covenant), and direct its recordation;
b) Authorize the Director of the County’s Community Services Department to approve future transfers of interest in the subject property, and to approve and execute amendments to the Covenant with such transferees; and
c) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Santa Barbara County Code Section 35.39.010.C, finding that the proposed project has been designed to comply with the applicable development code requirements for a “use by right” development, as such the required entitlement is a zoning clearance and the County shall not require an Environmental Impact Report under CEQA.
Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010919 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010818, 001089, 0010908, 0010913, 0010916, 0010922, 0010923, 0010925, and 0010929 (4/5 Vote Required).
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Consider recommendations regarding approval of the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) adopted Bylaws and Appointments, as follows:
a) Approve Bylaws for the EMCC adopted by unanimous consent of EMCC members in attendance on July 16, 2025;
b) Appoint two new committee members to the EMCC as follows:
i) Garrett Huff, County Fire District representative, Santa Barbara County Fire District; and
ii) Dave Schierman, private ambulance provider representative, American Medical Response;
c) Affirm the appointment of Ryland McCracken, Montecito Fire District, on November 5, 2024, as the Public Agency Paramedic appointment by the County Health Director to correct a clerical error on the listed public agency; and
d) Determine the above 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 that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the Acceptance of $25,000.00 Grant Award from Maddie’s Fund, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to accept a Grant Award received by the Santa Barbara County Animal Services in the amount of $25,000.00 from Maddie’s Fund to fund veterinary care;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to make any certifications and assurances that may be required by the Grant Agreement;
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010892 in the amount of $25,000.00 for unanticipated revenue for use in the Animal Services Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget; and
d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because the recommended actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding Animal Shelter Pet Food Agreements with Mars and Central Pet Distribution, as follows:
a) Authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to enter into an Agreement with Mars Petcare US, Inc., for exclusive purchasing of Mars and/or its Affiliates’ pet food products to feed pets in shelter, and to provide certain data to Mars and its Affiliates in compliance with all applicable laws;
b) Authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to (1) submit a wholesale account application to Central Pet Distribution (Vendor Number 227694) in the form of the Central Pet Distribution Mars Shelter Program New Account Application, (2) enter in a purchasing contract with Central Pet Distribution in accordance with County purchasing guidelines, and (3) to submit orders under the Central Pet Agreement, in the form of the Central Pet Mars Shelter Food Order Form, an aggregate amount not to exceed $60,000.00 annually; 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 Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because the recommended actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Calle Real Water Loop Phase 2 Construction Contract, County Project 25014 (WD PRJ-000861), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Second Amendment to Board Contract No. 24134 with Tierra Contracting, Inc. for the construction of the Calle Real Water Loop Phase 2 Project (Project) extending the contract Term from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026; and
b) Determine that the Project continues to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, and that a Notice of Exemption on this basis was approved by the Board on August 27, 2024 and filed.
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Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Ravatt Albrecht and Associates for expanded design and construction support for the Santa Maria Probation Juvenile Justice Center Units 1/2/3 Remodel Project No. PRJ-000139 (21055), Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute an updated Professional Services Agreement with Ravatt Albrecht Architects in a base contract not to exceed amount of $297,450.00, which includes $200,000.00 under Contract No. CN3119, as amended under CO9627, CO10936, CO11211, and CO12421, and, as of the effective date of the Agreement, amends, restates, and supersedes Contract CN3119, to provide additional design services to include requested design changes in the security scope by Probation, and construction administration services for the design and bid documents for the Units 1/2/3 housing units remodel Project No. PRJ-000139(21055);
b) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Projects Division Manager designee, to approve supplemental service orders in a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $9,745.00 for a maximum aggregate contract amount not to exceed $307,195.00; and
c) Find that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of administrative and fiscal activities of government that will not result in indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the termination of a contract with UltraSystems Environmental Incorporated for Orcutt Library Environmental Services, Project No. PRJ-000233 (20056); Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services to execute a 30-day Notice of Termination of Agreement dated December 16, 2025, terminating for convenience the Professional Services Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental Incorporated for Environmental Consulting services for the new Orcutt Library Project (Agreement), County Project No. PRJ-000233 (20056);
b) Delegate authority to the Director of the General Services, or his designee, to take actions necessary for the close-out of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and
c) 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.
Consider recommendations regarding the Ground Lease Agreement with Santa Barbara Volleyball Club (SBVC), 4550 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93110; APN No. 061-040-050 (portion), Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the fifteen (15) year Ground Lease Agreement between the County and SBVC, a 501(c)(3), for the development of an indoor volleyball facility with restrooms, storage, reception, and 18 parking spaces on a portion County-owned property at 4550 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93110 (APN 061-040-050);
b) Find, that pursuant to Section 12A-10.3 of the Santa Barbara County Code, that the County-owned property at 4550 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93110 is not and will not be needed for County purposes and the proposed activity meets the social needs of the population of the County;
c) Approve the waiver of rent in exchange for SBVC’s demolition of existing structures and construction of a new youth sports facility to meet the social needs of the County at its sole cost, to be financed through philanthropic donations and fundraising; and
d) 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).
Consider recommendations regarding the Casa Nueva - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Building Energy Management System (BEMS) Upgrade, as follows:
a) Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, a General Construction Contract (Agreement) with Mesa Energy System, Inc. in the base contract amount of $797,426.00, with a contingency amount not to exceed $52,371.00, for a maximum aggregate contract amount not to exceed $849,797.00, for construction and commissioning of new HVAC equipment with BEMS improvements at the Casa Nueva Building located at 260 N. San Antonio Rd. in Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (APN 059-140-029);
b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, to approve change orders to the Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $52,371.00; and
c) Determine that the project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sections 15301 (minor alterations to existing facilities) and 15303 (limited construction of small facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.
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Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment of the Professional Service Agreement for Community Workforce Coordinator Services, First and Third Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to a Professional Service Agreement, Board Contract No. 24270 (SCON-001812), with Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; correcting the base contract amount to $241,500.00 in section 2.02 of the Agreement to match the original cost proposal and Exhibit C of the same Agreement and increasing the maximum contract limit from $248,170.00 to $278,870.00, to continue to provide Community Workforce Agreement compliance services for General Services (Capital) and Public Works (Transportation and Resource Recovery) Projects;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Manager designee, to approve Supplemental Service Orders in a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $37,370.00, for a maximum aggregate contract amount not to exceed $278,870.00;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve an extension to the Term of the Agreement as necessary up to an additional 18 months until June 31, 2028;
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010926 to establish appropriations of $30,700.00 for projects in the General Services Capital Outlay Fund for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; and
e) Continue to find that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of administrative and fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and that a Notice of Exemption on these bases was approved and filed on May 6, 2025.
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Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Service Agreement for Orcutt Library Architectural and Engineering Services, Project No. PRJ-000233 (20056)-Orcutt Library Facility, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) with RRM Design Group (Consultant) for architectural and engineering services for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Orcutt Library Design (Project), County Project No. PRJ-000233 (20056) Fourth District, in the amount of Six-Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand, Five-Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars and Zero Cents ($699,553.00);
b) Authorize the Director of General Services or his Capital Division Chief designee to approve Supplemental Service Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed Sixty-Nine Thousand, Nine-Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($69,955.00) to address changes or additions to the work being performed under the Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group;
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) Find that the proposed action(s) are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts feasibility and planning studies for possible future actions that have not been approved, adopted, or funded by the agency.
Consider recommendations regarding Haven Energy Battery Energy Storage System Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU with Haven Energy, Inc. to memorialize the initial steps toward the installation of a battery energy storage system at the Santa Barbara Social Services Building (234 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110);
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU with Haven Energy, Inc. to memorialize the initial steps toward the installation of a battery energy storage system at the Naomi Schwartz Building (130 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101); and
c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the Lease Agreement with Rancho San Julian-Los Palos Colorados LLC. at White Hills, Santa Barbara County for Public Safety Radio Network, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Ground Lease Agreement, between the County of Santa Barbara and Rancho San Julian-Los Palos Colorados- LLC, a California limited liability company, for a term of twenty years and six months until June 30, 2046, for a total leased area of approximately 3,250 square foot area of land; and
b) Determine that the recommended action of approving the Lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, and approve and direct staff to file and post the Notice of Exemption on that basis.
Consider recommendations regarding authorization to Execute Side Letter Agreements with SEIU Local 620 and SEIU Local 721 for Temporary Labor Cost-Saving Measures in the Department of Social Services (DSS), as follows:
a) Authorize the County Human Resources Director, or designee to execute Side Letter Agreements with SEIU Local 620 and SEIU Local 721 establishing a six-month temporary delay in merit eligibility for represented employees in the DSS, consistent with ratified Tentative Agreements;
b) Approve the application of the same six-month merit eligibility delay to unrepresented Confidential, Management, and Executive employees assigned to DSS and covered under Resolution 24-187; and
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services, as follows:
a) Determine that the adoption of an Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Department Services is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5); and
b) Adopt (Second Reading) “An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services”.
Consider recommendations regarding the Fisher Edison Property Trust New Agricultural Preserve Contract, Buellton area, Third District, as follows:
a) Adopt a resolution creating Agricultural Preserve New Contract No. 25AGP-00004 consisting of 44.88 acres located at 2000 West Highway 246, in the Buellton area (APNs 099-230-014 and 099-230-005);
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve New Contract No. 25AGP-00004;
c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and
d) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 [Open Space Contracts or Easements].
Consider recommendations regarding an Assembly Bill (AB) 143 Backfill Allocation Spending Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 for Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated by AB 1869, as follows:
a) Consider and adopt the Report, the Board of Supervisors’ Annual Report for FY 2024-2025 as required by Government Code section 29553 subsection (f), documenting the County’s spending of State backfill allocations which provide fiscal relief for revenues lost from fees repealed by Chapter 92, Statutes of 2020 (AB 1869);
b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter regarding the submission of the above referenced Report, and direct Probation staff to submit the letter and Report to the State of California Director of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee; and
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the Assembly Bill (AB) 199 Backfill Allocation Spending Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 for Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated by AB 177, as follows:
a) Consider and adopt the Board of Supervisors’ Annual Report for FY 2024-2025 as required by Government Code section 29554 subsection (f), documenting the County’s spending of State backfill allocations which provides fiscal relief due to the repeal of the fees specified in Chapter 257, Statutes of 2021 (AB 177);
b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter, regarding the submission of the above referenced Report, and direct Probation staff to submit the letter and Report to the State of California Director of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee; and
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (Second Reading) of a proposed Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee Ordinance for the Public Works Department services, as follows:
a) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) updating transportation impact mitigation fees for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to the Goleta and Orcutt Planning Areas;
b) Adopt the updated fee schedule to take effect upon the effective date of the Ordinance; and
c) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County approving charges that are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and are therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(l), not a "project" as defined for purposes of the CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).
Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 for Services of Independent Contractor for the Santa Maria River Levee Bike Trail Project, County Project No. 862372, Fifth District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for the Santa Maria River Levee Bike Trail Project, County Project No. 862372(PRJ-000619), increasing the cost by $23,003.07 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $334,175.07 and extending the period of performance to December 31, 2027;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to, in accordance with the Agreement: extend the period of performance for up to one additional year (Section 4.B); make immaterial amendments (Section 34); and suspend performance (Section 46.); and
c) 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.
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Consider recommendations regarding Cooperative Agreement between California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and County for construction of Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements and Coastal Access Project - Phase 2; State Project No. 525000106, County Project No. 720864, First District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the allocation of construction funding and reimbursement to the County of Santa Barbara for work on the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements and Coastal Access Project Phase 2;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to advertise for bids for the project as described in the Cooperative Agreement; and
c) Consider the environmental effects of the project as shown in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (19NGD-00000-00005) dated September 16, 2019, adopted by the County of Santa Barbara on September 25, 2019, and find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162(a), no substantial changes are proposed, and there are no substantial changes in circumstances or new information of substantial importance regarding significant impacts or feasibility of mitigation measures and alternative, and therefore approval of the Recommended Actions are within the scope of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (19NGD-00000-00005).
Consider recommendations regarding the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Santa Barbara Family Care Center dba Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Third Amendment to the Agreement with Santa Barbara Family Care Center dba Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara (local vendor), to provide Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children to increase the total contract amount not to exceed to $1,523,832.00 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; 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.
Board of Supervisors
Approve the appointment of Adriana Gonzales-Smith to the Air Pollution Control District Community Advisory Council, open term, First District.
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Consider recommendations regarding a contribution to Mission Canyon Association for Maintenance of Tunnel Trailhead, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $2,098.00 to the Mission Canyon Association for trailhead maintenance services, funded by the First District’s Discretionary Funds held in Dept 990 fund balance;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010912 to increase appropriations of $2,098.00 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 above program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County, including public health, safety, and recreational access; and
d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of 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.
Consider recommendations regarding the contribution of Fifth District Discretionary Funds to Guadalupe Community Action Coalition, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $10,000.00 to Guadalupe Community Action Coalition, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, (EIN No. 99-1740664), to support the Royal Theater Renovation Project, from the Fifth District General County Programs Department 990 discretionary fund;
b) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County; and
c) 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.
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Consider recommendations regarding the Contribution of Fifth District Discretionary Funds to Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $1,500.00 to Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, (EIN No. 95-1644031), to support their Toys for Tots Program, from the Fifth District General County Programs Department 990 discretionary fund;
b) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County; and
c) 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.
Approval of Administrative Agenda
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
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Luis Miguel Alejandro Lazaro v. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 24CV05620.
Report from Closed Session
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Departmental Agenda
Planning Items and Public Hearings
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2025 Annual Report and Accomplishments from Federal and State Legislative Advocates and 2026 Legislative Platform Adoption, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive and file the annual report and accomplishments for 2025 from the County’s State legislative advocates, Hurst, Brooks, Espinosa, LLC., and Federal legislative advocate, Thomas Walters and Associates;
b) Adopt the County of Santa Barbara 2026 Legislative Platform as approved by the Legislative Program Committee at its December 8, 2025 meeting; and
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Workforce Housing Development, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive a presentation and direct staff to publish a RFP, as revised by direction provided by the Board during the hearing, to solicit proposals from experienced development teams to partner with the County to plan, finance, design, construct, operate and maintain a new affordable housing development at 117 East Carrillo Street (APN 029-211-025) in the City of Santa Barbara;
b) Provide staff direction regarding the following for inclusion in the RFP:
i) Whether the County should voluntarily subject the Project to the County’s zero net policy regarding construction of public buildings; and
ii) Tenant income levels for this Project; and
c) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026-2031 Five-Year Forecast, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
Acting concurrently as the Board of Supervisors; the Board of Directors, Fire Protection District; the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District; the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District; the Board of directors, Water Agency and other special districts under the supervision and control of the Board of Supervisors:
a) Receive and file the Five-Year Forecast for FYs 2026-2027 through 2030-2031;
b) Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Budget Development Policies;
c) Review funding priorities for FY 2026-2027;
d) Review Budget Balancing Framework and provide direction as appropriate; and
e) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 that the above activity is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Quarter Budget Status Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 First Quarter Budget and Status Report as of September 30, 2025, showing the status of appropriations and financing for departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Ordinance Streamlining and Housing Accommodation Amendments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, for the Ordinance Amendments, Case Nos. 25ORD-00006, 25ORD-00007, and 25ORD-00008;
b) Determine that the Ordinance Amendments, Case Nos. 25ORD-00006, 25ORD-00007, and 25ORD-00008, are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15168(c), and 15265;
c) Approve the Ordinance Streamlining and Housing Accommodation Amendments by taking the following actions:
i) Adopt an ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the County Land Use and Development Code (Case No. 25ORD-00006), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, as amended at the January 27, 2026, hearing;
ii) Adopt an ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Case No. 25ORD-00007), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, as amended at the January 27, 2026, hearing; and
iii) Adopt an ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Montecito Land Use and Development Code (Case No. 25ORD-00008), Section 35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, as amended at the January 27, 2026, hearing;
d) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to submit the Coastal Zoning Ordinance Streamlining and Housing Accommodation Amendments (Case No. 25ORD-00007) to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for review and certification as an amendment to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program; and
e) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the Executive Director of the CCC.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeals of the Planning Commission Approval of the Sable Offshore Corporation’s Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU), Pacific Offshore Pipeline Company (POPCO) Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System Final Development Plan (FDP) Permits, Third, Fourth, and First Districts, as flows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.)
a) Approve the appeals, Case Nos. 24APL-00025 and 24APL-00026;
b) Make the required findings for denial of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits;
c) Determine that denial of the requests is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(a); and
d) Deny the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
ADDENDUM
Departmental Item No. 7) is added to the Agenda, as follows:
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the introduction and intent to adopt an Ordinance adding Section 2-24.11 to the Santa Barbara County Code to change the election timing for the Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)
a) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, State of California, adding Section 2-24.11 to the Santa Barbara County Code to move the election of the Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator to the presidential primary cycle;
b) Read the title and waive full reading of the Ordinance;
c) Set a hearing for January 13, 2026, to consider adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance; 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.
Adjourned at 4:42 PM
Adjourned to
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
County Administration Building
Board Hearing Room
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor
Santa Barbara
Challenges
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Moment of Silence in memory of Public Works employee Nian Gonzales
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeals of the Planning Commission Approval of the Sable Offshore Corporation’s Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU), Pacific Offshore Pipeline Company (POPCO) Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System Final Development Plan (FDP) Permits, Third, Fourth, and First Districts, as flows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.)
a) Approve the appeals, Case Nos. 24APL-00025 and 24APL-00026;
b) Make the required findings for denial of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits;
c) Determine that denial of the requests is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(a); and
d) Deny the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits.
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