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.
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Board Meeting Procedures
Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Closed Session
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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 February 10, 2026 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.
Video Highlight - Your County, Your Services: Citizen Access Portal On-Demand Permits
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 honoring Court Executive Officer and Jury Commissioner Darrel Eugene Parker upon his retirement from the Santa Barbara County Superior Court after nearly four decades of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
Honorary Resolutions
Adopt a Resolution honoring Danielle Goldman upon her retirement from the Sheriff’s Office after over 25.5 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
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Administrative Items
Consider recommendations regarding an Invasive Shothole Borers (ISHB) Survey Program Agreement No. 25-0601-000-SG with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an Agreement with the CDFA to receive reimbursement for services related to the ISHB Survey Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 in the amount of $21,167.35; and
b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
City of Santa Barbara - Receive the resolution of the City of Santa Barbara approving and calling for the submission to the voters of a City Council proposed measure to amend City Charter Section 521 to modernize provisions relating to city contracts and leases of city property at a Special Municipal Election to be held in the City on June 2, 2026, and order the consolidation of the Special Municipal Election with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for submission of the measure. Instruct the County Elections Division to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.
(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)
City of Lompoc - Approve the request of the City of Lompoc calling a Special Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting a Special Transactions and Use Tax Measure to the voters and consolidate the election with the statewide direct primary election.
(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010779; 0010942; 0010959; 0010966; 0010970; and 0010977. (4/5 Vote Required)
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Consider recommendations regarding an Independent Contractor Agreement with Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) for emergency preparedness videos in Mixteco, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement with MICOP to provide emergency preparedness videos in Mixteco for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for the period of February 24, 2026, through April 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)(4), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Service Agreement for lift feasibility and design services, Project No. PRJ-000741 (24022) Behavioral Wellness - Haley Street Building Renovations, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Studio 2G Architects, LLP. in the base contract amount of $147,451.36, for feasibility and design services of a lift as well as for the design of interior and exterior spaces to meet accessibility requirements and needed systems upgrades at the County of Santa Barbara Behavior Wellness Building located at 315 West Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93110;
b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Capital Division Chief designee to approve Supplemental Service in an aggregate amount not to exceed $14,745.14;
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 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.
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Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 4 to the Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Construction Contract, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Board Contract No. 23168 with Marcon Engineering, Inc. for the construction of the Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Project increasing the contingency amount by $312,359.05, for an amended contingency amount of $1,765,089.00, and an increased maximum aggregate contract amount of $14,415,977.00;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, to approve Change Orders under the Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,765,089.00; and
c) 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; CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 which consists of the repair or minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(b) which consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and that a Notice of Exemption on these bases was approved by the Board on October 10, 2023 and filed.
Consider recommendations regarding a Sublease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T), Rincon Peak Communications Facility, 10151 Ocean View Road, Ventura, CA; Ventura County APN No. 060-0-030-040 (RP File No. 003020), as follows:
a) Approve, adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Sublease Agreement between the County and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T), (collectively AT&T), for AT&T’s continued operation and maintenance of an existing telecommunications facility on a portion of the County-owned property know as Rincon Peak Communications Facility, located at 10151 Ocean View Road, in Ventura, CA 93001 also known as Ventura County Assessor’s Parcel No. 060-0-030-040 (VC-First District) for a five (5) year term, with two (2) options to extend the Sublease for five (5) years each, at an annual base rent of Thirty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($38,100.00); and
b) Determine that the proposed action of approving AT&T’s continued Sublease, operation, and maintenance of the wireless communication facility is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Sections 15301, “Existing Facilities.” This is a categorical exemption that includes the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures or facilities, provided the exemption involves negligible or no expansion of the previous site's use.
Consider recommendations regarding position transfers to the Human Resources Department, as follows:
a) Adopt an amendment to the Resolution which transfers and reclassifies one 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position from the County Executive Office to the Human Resources Department and transfers one 1.0 FTE position from the Public Defender to the Human Resources Department; and
b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are governmental funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Grant Contract with the City of Lompoc, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Contract with the City of Lompoc for the Stormwater System Trash Capture Project in the amount of $42,263.00 for the period of February 25, 2026 through April 15, 2026;
b) Delegate the Director of Planning and Development, or their designee, the authority to take the following actions, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time:
i) Extend the time of performance in accordance with Section 3 in the Contract, for up to one year for good cause;
ii) Approve minor project changes in accordance with Section 5 in the Contract, including any changes to project descriptions, any reduction in the overall project budgets, or any change in a budget item of 10 percent or more; and
iii) Terminate the contract in accordance with Section 14 in the Contract; and
c) Determine that allocation of the City of Lompoc contract is not a “project” subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).
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Consider recommendations regarding a services agreement for Accela Licensing for ePermitHub Software and Implementation, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Planning and Development Director or designee to execute an Order Form subject to the County’s Master Subscription Agreement with Accela Inc. as amended (Board Contract Number BC19-110) for subscription services for ePermitHub for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $77,666.67 for a term between March 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (16 months) subject to annual budget allocations;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Accela Inc. for an amount not to exceed $76,000.00 for implementation services as provided to implement the ePermitHub software for the Planning and Development Department, with the term for services ending June 30, 2027; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5) because the recommended actions involve continuing administrative or maintenance activity, and involve organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions for the Transportation Division and Conclude Emergency Actions for the Flood Control District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director (4/5 vote required);
c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions are terminated; and
d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d) and Section 15301(c) on January 13, 2026. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 7, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal of Flood Control facilities and projects following the recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events;
b) Determine that the Emergency Actions ordered by the Public Works Director in response to the late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events is concluded as of today’s date pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(3); and
c) Determine that these emergency actions are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) for actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 13, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.
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Consider recommendations regarding Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project Reach 4, First District, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign plans and specifications for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project Reach 4;
b) Find that the bid received for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project Reach 4 from Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc. was non-responsive and reject this bid from the bid opening on January 8, 2026;
c) Award, approve, and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project Reach 4, in the amount of $13,099,889.00 to the lowest responsible bidder Granite Construction Company (a local vender), subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law;
d) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work being performed under the Construction Contract for a contingency amount not to exceed $667,494.00 and plus an additional amount of $310,000.00 for supplemental work items for a total not to exceed authorization of $14,077,383.00 to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement for the Lower Mission Creek Project Reach 4;
e) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute a Task Order under the existing Contract for Construction Engineering Services (Board Contract No. 24-295) with Filippin Engineering (a local vendor) to provide construction management and inspection services for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project Reach 4, in an amount of $833,918.00 plus a 10% contingency amount of $83,392.00 to a total not to exceed amount of $917,310.00;
f) Determine that the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project Reach 4 to be carried out is for the benefit of a single zone;
g) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010900 to transfer appropriations of $1,100,000.00 in Public Works South Coast Flood Zone fund from Services and Supplies to Capital Assets for the Lower Mission Creek Project; and
h) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, there are no substantial changes in circumstances and no new information of substantial importance regarding environmental effects of the project or feasibility of mitigation measures and, therefore, this action is within the scope of the project covered by the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project as well as the Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations approved and adopted by the Board on May 10, 2011, and therefore, no subsequent environmental document is required.
Consider recommendations regarding Resolutions adopting records retention policies, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Adopt a Resolution entitled “In the Matter of Adopting a Records Retention Policy and Authorizing the Destruction of Records in Accord with the Policy” for the retention, destruction and disposition of Flood Control records, papers and documents and delegating to the Public Works Director or designee authority to destroy records in accordance with said Policy; and
b) Find that the proposed Resolution and Policy is not a “project” under California Environmental Quality Act Guideline 15378(b)(2) and (5); it is a general procedure and policy-making activity and organizational and administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Water Agency:
c) Adopt a Resolution entitled “In the Matter of Adopting a Records Retention Policy and Authorizing the Destruction of Records in Accord with the Policy” for the retention, destruction and disposition of Water Agency records, papers and documents and delegating to the Public Works Director or designee authority to destroy records in accordance with said Policy; and
d) Find that the proposed Resolution and Policy is not a “project” under California Environmental Quality Act Guideline 15378(b)(2) and (5); it is a general procedure and policy-making activity and organizational and administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency appointments; First District, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Water Agency:
a) Adopt the Resolution to appoint Santa Barbara County Public Works Director Chris Sneddon as an Alternate Director of the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency; and
b) Determine that this action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency Request for Extension of Loan Repayment Terms and Waiver of Interest, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:
a) Approve postponement of repayment of the Water Agency’s $100,000.00 contribution to the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency until Fiscal Years 2027 - 2030 and waive any associated interest; and
b) Determine that these actions are not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment, and 15306 as information collection which does not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
Consider recommendations regarding certification of total miles in the County Maintained Road System, as follows:
a) Adopt the attached Resolution recertifying the current total mileage included in the County Maintained Road System; and
b) 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 the Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026-2027 through 2030-2031, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for FYs 2026-2027 through 2030-2031 and distribution formula for submittal to the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance;
b) Reaffirm Resolution No. 10-101, which establishes priorities and policies for the use of the local portion of the ½ cent sales tax for the transportation needs in Santa Barbara County;
c) Direct staff to prepare the FY 2026-2027 Road Maintenance Annual Plan based upon the approved Measure A Program of Projects; and
d) Determine that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c), as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, and approve the filing of the attached Notice of Exemption on that basis.
Consider recommendations regarding the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, as follows:
a) Accept for filing the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, pursuant to California Government Code section 53646(b); and
b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Board of Supervisors
Approve the reappointment of James Halsell to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2029, Fourth District.
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Hearing Requests
Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 15A of the Santa Barbara County Code relating to Floodplain Management, as follows:
a) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of “An Ordinance amending Chapter 15A, of the Santa Barbara County Code Relating to Floodplain Management” (ordinance introduced on April 7, 2026); and
b) Determine the proposed actions do not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(2) as they consist of general policy and procedure making, and 15378(b)(5) as they consist of organizational and administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
ADDENDUM
Administrative Item
Item A-24) is added to the Administrative Agenda, as follows:
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Santa Barbara and the Superior Court of Santa Barbara for the provision of court security services, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Superior Court of Santa Barbara for the provision of court security services for January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030; and
b) Determine this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), which are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Approval of Administrative Agenda
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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.
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session
ADDENDUM
Closed Session
Closed Session is amended, as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Zainab Anastasiya Abdullah v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case number 24cv04334.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 081-130-019 and 081-130-060 [16899 Highway 101], (Third Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Kirk A. Lagerquist. Negotiating party: Sanjay Garg, on behalf of Owner Gaviota Terminal Company. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)
Employee organizations: All bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt.
Report from Closed Session
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Departmental Agenda
Planning Items and Public Hearings
Consider recommendations regarding the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and Pilot Program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Santa Barbara County Code to adopt regulations regarding sidewalk vending countywide;
b) Direct the County Public Information Officer (PIO) to develop a public awareness campaign using earned media;
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010755 to establish appropriations of $42,022.10 in Fund 990 for staff to initiate a six-month Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program to enforce the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance for the period of April 3, 2026 through October 3, 2026; and
d) Determine that the above actions are exempt under the provisions of 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.
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a presentation of the California Department of Health Care Services Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) Initiative, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive and file a presentation on the California Department of Health Care Services BH-CONNECT Initiative optional components;
b) Provide direction to staff as appropriate; and
c) 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 actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 of the County Code for Mandatory Service in Isla Vista; Second District, as follows:
a) Approve the adoption (Second Reading) of "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Solid Waste Services, of the Santa Barbara County Code"; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) and 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) and approve the posting of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Araya and Hayduk Appeals, Case Nos. 25APL-00019 and 25APL-00020, of the Montecito Planning Commission Approval of the Promise Land LLC - As-Built Wall, Case No. 23CDH-00027, Montecito Community Plan area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.)
a) Deny the appeals, Case Nos. 25APL-00019 and 25APL-00020;
b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 23CDH-00027, including CEQA findings;
c) Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302; and
d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 23CDH-00027, subject to the conditions of approval.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
Adjourned at 3:04 PM
Adjourned to
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
County Administration Building
Board Hearing Room
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor
Santa Barbara
Challenges
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.
Announcements
The meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
http://www.countyofsb.org
Consider recommendations regarding the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and Pilot Program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Santa Barbara County Code to adopt regulations regarding sidewalk vending countywide;
b) Direct the County Public Information Officer (PIO) to develop a public awareness campaign using earned media;
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010755 to establish appropriations of $42,022.10 in Fund 990 for staff to initiate a six-month Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program to enforce the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance for the period of April 3, 2026 through October 3, 2026; and
d) Determine that the above actions are exempt under the provisions of 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.
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Araya and Hayduk Appeals, Case Nos. 25APL-00019 and 25APL-00020, of the Montecito Planning Commission Approval of the Promise Land LLC - As-Built Wall, Case No. 23CDH-00027, Montecito Community Plan area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.)
a) Deny the appeals, Case Nos. 25APL-00019 and 25APL-00020;
b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 23CDH-00027, including CEQA findings;
c) Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302; and
d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 23CDH-00027, subject to the conditions of approval.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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