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
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 April 13, April 15, and April 17, 2026 Budget Workshops
Approval of Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting
Approval of Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Special Meeting
Approval of Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Special Meeting
Approval of Minutes of the April 27, 2026 Special 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 of Commendation honoring Sabina Beraha upon her retirement from the Clerk-Recorder Assessor Department after over 11 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring United Way of Santa Barbara County for administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
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Adopt a Resolution proclaiming May 9, 2026 as Stronger Starts Day of Action for Children in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 3, 2026 through May 9, 2026 as National Correctional Officer’s Week in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 3, 2026 through May 9, 2026 as Compost Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2026 as Mental Health Month in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2026 as National Stroke Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2026 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month in Santa Barbara County.
Honorary Resolutions
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming May 6, 2026, as National Nurses’ Day and May 6, 2026 through May 12, 2026, as National Nurses’ Week in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May, 2026 as National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2026 as Water Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.
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Administrative Items
Consider recommendations regarding Single Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2025, as follows:
a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s Single Audit Reports for the FY ended June 30, 2025; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines, because they consist of administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority DBA CenCal Health, regarding sharing the costs of residential care and partial hospitalization of Medi-Cal members with eating disorders for part of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 and through FY 2029-2030, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness, or designee, to execute an MOU with Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority DBA CenCal Health, effective upon date of execution regarding sharing the costs of residential care and partial hospitalization of Medi-Cal members with eating disorders for the period of January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2030, resulting in an estimated multi-year payment from CenCal Health to Behavioral Wellness of $1,200,000.00, inclusive of an estimated $100,000.00 in FY 2023-2024, an estimated $200,000.00 per FY for FYs 2024-2025 through 2028-2029, and an estimated $100,000.00 in FY 2029-2030;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Behavioral Wellness to extend the MOU one time for an additional five-year period under the same terms, covenants, and conditions ending June 30, 2035; 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), finding that the action is 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 a Second Amendment to the Participation Agreement (No. 4640-SHB-2023-SB) with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for the State Hospital Program for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2026, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the State Hospital Program Participation Agreement (No. 4640-SHB-2023-SB) with CalMHSA to extend the term of the contract from June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a revised contract term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, and increase the contract amount by $11,216.00, for a revised total contract maximum not to exceed $47,668.00 (inclusive of $12,618.00 per FY for FY 2023‐2025 and $11,216.00 per FY for FY 2025-2027); and
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or administrative or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the American Indian Health and Services, Inc. Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) for Traditional Health Care Practices Benefit Implementation for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2027, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the MOU with American Indian Health and Services, Inc., an Urban Indian Health Program, for the provision of traditional health care practices to tribal members eligible for Medi-Cal for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $89,300.00, inclusive of $5,800.00 for FY 2024-2025, $41,400.00 for FY 2025-2026 and $42,100.00 for FY 2026-2027, for the period of May 12, 2025 through December 31, 2026;
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt services and adjust service rates without increasing the contract maximum under the MOU per Section 19 and Section 25 of the MOU, and Exhibit B, Section I.B of the MOU, without requiring Board of Supervisors’ approval of an amendment to the MOU, 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), 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 an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 46A - Inclusionary Housing, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A to amend sections 46A-2, 46A-4, and 46A-6; and
b) Determine that the proposed action does 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.
Approve Budget Revisions Request No. 0011048 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revisions Request Nos. 0011029; 0011030; 0011033; 0011043; 0011050; and 0011051 (4/5 Vote Required).
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the California Pathways Into Public Health Initiative (Pathways) between the County of Santa Barbara and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Internship Program, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to execute an MOU with the CDPH for the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative to authorize placement of interns paid by CDPH in the County of Santa Barbara Health Department for the time period of April 18, 2026 through June 30, 2027;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of County Health, or designee, to modify or terminate the MOU in accordance with section IX, E., upon review and approval by County Counsel, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding revisions to the Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals and Appointment of Candidates onto the Board of Appeals, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution approving revisions to the Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals (Rules and Regulations) and appointing members onto the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals;
b) Approve the revised Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals (Rules and Regulations);
c) Approve the candidates nominated by the Fire Department as reflected in the List of Appointees and Candidates for appointments onto the Board of Appeals; and/or
i) Nominate and approve Board appointment of individuals for the five-member board pursuant to Chapter 15 of Santa Barbara County Code of Ordinances; and
ii) Approve a term of appointment ending on December 31st, 2026 for the appointed members of the Board of Appeals; and
d) Determine that this action 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).
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement between the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Fire Protection Services to State Responsibility Areas (SRA), as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the State of California Standard Agreement (STD 213A) between the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the CAL FIRE for Fire Protection Services to SRA for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, increasing the agreement by $854,842.00, for a revised total amount not to exceed $69,873,049.00; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Pictometry International Corp., as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement (BC19187) with Pictometry International Corp. (Agreement) by amending the scope of work to include additional services (Fourth Amendment);
b) Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute amendments that modify the Scope of Work, provided that no such amendment may increase the maximum contract amount beyond $1,701,830.00; and
c) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment 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 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (Agreement) with Federal Engineering, Inc., for Public Safety Radio System Replacement Project, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (BC21095) with Federal Engineering, Inc., a Maryland corporation (Federal Engineering), to extend the term to June 30, 2027, for consulting services associated with technical implementation services for the Public Safety Radio System Replacement Project; and
b) Find that, on July 13, 2021, the Board determined the project to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15301 as the actions consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; 15302 as the actions consist or replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities located on the same site and with the same purpose and capacity; 15303 as the actions consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; 5061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment; and that the recommended actions are within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.
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Consider recommendations regarding California Coastal Commission Conditional Certification of the Local Coastal Program Amendment for SB 35/SB 423, as follows:
a) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendment (Coastal Commission Case No. LCP-4-STB-24-0064-2) (SB 35/423);
b) Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 5222) with suggested modifications, accepting and agreeing to the suggested modifications, agreeing to issue Coastal Development Permits for the total area included in the conditionally certified Local Coastal Program, and adopting the Local Coastal Program amendment with the suggested modifications;
c) Determine that the Board of Supervisors’ action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15265; and
d) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission.
Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2028 Agreement with Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI), as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with CSI, to provide training on Motivational Interviewing, Evidence-Based Practices, Strategic Case Management and Professional Development and provide performance feedback on the skills staff were trained on and the implementation of those skills with probation clients, with a total contract amount not to exceed $130,600.00 for the period beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028;
b) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve subsequent changes to the agreement including authorizing additional services, amending program staffing requirements, amending service locations, and adding program goals, outcomes, and measures and reallocation of funds between funding sources. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve line-item budget changes to Attachment B-1 of the Agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% of the stated line-item budgeted amounts for each service. Changes can be made as long as the total contract amount of the agreement is not increased, and subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time, and provided that in no event shall any such amendment extend the term of the agreement; and
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that these activities are covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that these activities may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Board Contract SCON-001743 (BC24115) for Services of Independent Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants in the amount of $466,400.00 for additional construction management and construction quality assurance services associated with the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA Project, and extend the term of the agreement for six months to December 31, 2026;
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve change orders with Geosyntec Consultants for an additional contingency amount of up to $46,640.00, for a total amount not-to-exceed authorization of $2,093,304.00; and
c) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, no substantial changes of circumstances have occurred, and no new information of substantial importance regarding environmental effects of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA Project, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures have occurred, and therefore, the recommended actions including approval of Amendment No. 1 to the contract for construction management and construction quality assurance services, and authorization to establish a financial security and budget adjustment is within the scope of the project covered by the Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase Project Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (23EIR-00001, SCH No. 2023030563) certified by the Board of Supervisors on March 19, 2024 and, no new environmental document shall be prepared for this project.
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Consider recommendations regarding a contract for Habitat Mitigation Monitoring Plan implementation and reporting for the restoration for Floradale Ave Bridge No. 51C-0370 replacement on the Santa Ynez River, County Project No. 862437, FEDERAL-AID NO. BRLSZD-5951(178), Third District, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, for construction of Habitat Mitigation Landscape and Maintenance Floradale Ave Bridge No. 51C-0370;
b) Award the construction contract for the Habitat Mitigation Landscape and Maintenance Floradale Ave Bridge No. 51C-0370; in the amount of $599,929.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Quincon, Inc., PO Box 1029, Grover Beach, CA 93483, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law;
c) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to approve change orders for the Habitat Mitigation Landscape and Maintenance Floradale Ave Bridge No. 51C-0370 for a contingency amount up to $44,997.00 plus an additional amount of up to $50,000.00 for supplemental work items, for a total not to exceed authorization amount of $694,926.00;
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives; and
e) Consider the environmental effects of County Project 862437; Federal Project BRLSZD-5951 as shown in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (18NGD-00000-00003) dated September 28, 2018, adopted by the County of Santa Barbara on December 4, 2018, and find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, 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 (18NGD-00000-00003).
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Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions for the Transportation Division, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
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;
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 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.
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with California Health and Recovery Solutions, P.C. (CHRS), for Early Access Stabilization Services (EASS), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with CHRS for EASS beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027, to include cost reimbursement for Custody Services provided to support the EASS program in an amount not to exceed $800,000.00;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011024 in total amount of $500,000.00; and
c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.
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Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Sheriff’s Voluntary Response (SVR) Supplemental Law Enforcement Agreements Reports, as follows:
a) Receive and file the FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 reports of SVR supplemental law enforcement agreements, as required by Resolution No. 19-2; 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.
Consider recommendations regarding a Service Agreement with ViaPath Technologies to provide Inmate Communications Services, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with ViaPath Technologies, formerly presented to the board as Telmate LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Tel* Link (GTL) to provide Inmate Communications Services at the Sheriff’s Office Northern Branch Jail and Santa Barbara Main Jail facilities for a period effective January 01, 2026, through December 31, 2028; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under 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.
Board of Supervisors
Approve the appointment of Alexandra Hurtado to the Commission for Women, term ending December 31, 2027, Third District.
Approve the appointment of Steven Gaulin to the Mosquito and Vector Management District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2027, Third District.
Approve the appointment of Rodney Williams to the Fire Board of Appeal, term ending December 31, 2026, Fourth District.
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Approve the reappointment of James W. King to the North County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Fifth District.
Approve the reappointment of Kevin Small to the North County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Fifth District.
Consider recommendations regarding a contribution of Fifth District Discretionary Funds to the North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $5,000.00 to North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, (EIN No. 95-2994637), 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
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.
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Recessed to Closed Session
Closed Session
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)
Employee: County Executive Officer Candidate. Agency-designated representative: Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Chair Bob Nelson.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)
County Executive Officer.
Report from Closed Session
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Departmental Agenda
Planning Items and Public Hearings
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Report on Elections Information, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive a report by County Elections Division, pursuant to the Board’s request on April 21, 2026; and
b) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not a “project” as defined for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
Consider recommendations regarding the an Ordinance amending speed limits specified in County Code Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, and 23-15.9; First and Fourth Districts, as follows:
a) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) amending County Code Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, and 23-15.9, pertaining to speed limits on various roadways in the First and Fourth Districts; and
b) Determine that amending County Code Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, and 23- 15.9, pertaining to speed limits, are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public facility, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, and are therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption on that basis.
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding annual county workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention report and public hearing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561, and receive and file an annual report on the County’s workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in Calendar Year 2025; 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 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.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code with Ordinance and Fee Updates, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code; and/or
b) Direct the Santa Barbara County Fire Department to conduct a subsequent fee study after a period of twelve (12) months to propose adoption of a cost neutral policy and develop a cost neutral rate for land development, operational permit, occupancy inspection and miscellaneous inspection fees;
c) Consider and approve adoption of a Resolution of Legislative Findings Supporting Amendments to the California Fire Code; and
d) Determine that the adoption of an ordinance amending fees for Santa Barbara County Fire Department 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).
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Workforce Housing Development at 117 East Carrillo Street, APN 029-211-025, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Approve and adopt a Resolution declaring the Disposal of the Real Property located at 117 East Carrillo Street/ APN 029-211-025, Santa Barbara California, 93101 as Exempt Surplus Property pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(F)(1)(A);
b) Consider Proposals to enter into an Agreement to Develop a Portion of Real Property located at 117 East Carrillo Street/ APN 029-211-025, Santa Barbara California, 93101 for Joint Occupancy;
c) After consideration of all proposals, authorize staff to:
i) Pursue an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) or comparable pre-development agreement with SoLa Impact LLC; and
ii) In the event negotiations with SoLa Impact LLC are unsuccessful, pursue an ENA or comparable pre-development agreement with The Pacific Companies/Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara/AMG Land Development, or such other development team as the Board may deem appropriate; and
d) 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 and that the above action is not a project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because it consists of the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance adding Chapter 52 to the Santa Barbara County Code, titled Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003), which affects portions of First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of the revised Ordinance adding Chapter 52 to the Santa Barbara County Code, Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003), as revised pursuant to Board direction on April 21, 2026; and
b) Determine that the Ordinance, Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003), is not a "project" as defined in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 and, therefore, is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c).
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Adjourned at 3:41 PM
Adjourned to
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building
Board Hearing Room
511 East Lakeside Parkway
Santa Maria
Challenges
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Announcements
The meeting of Tuesday, May 5, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
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Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions for the Transportation Division, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
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;
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 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.
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