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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 July 7, 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.
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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 proclaiming the week of July 19, 2026 through July 25, 2026 as Probation and Pretrial Services Week in Santa Barbara County.
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Administrative Items
Consider recommendations regarding an Independent Special Districts Compliance Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Audits and FY 2025-2026 Budgets, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Independent Special Districts Compliance Report for FY 2023-2024 Audits and FY 2025-2026 Budgets; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the Authorization for Year End Transfers and Revisions of Appropriations, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve budget revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for County funds for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) which require 4/5 approval vote from the Board of Supervisors; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(c) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the Certification of Election Results for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election, as follows:
a) Accept and file the Certified Statement of the Results of the Official Canvass, Official Election Summary, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 Certification of Elections Official for the Statewide Direct Primary Election held on June 2, 2026, and declare those persons elected and declare the results 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.
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Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment for the Enterprise Records Management Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc., as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment with Tyler Technology Inc. for a 5 year extension and additional modules Tyler Payments, Vitals Access, eCertification and Filing Access to the contract not to exceed $425,000.00;
b) Delegate authority to the Clerk-Recorder Assessor to modify the contract up to $20,000.00, approximately 5% of the total contract; and
c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because the actions consist of organizational and administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (State HCD) for Patterson Point, Second District, as follows:
a) Authorize the Board Chair to execute a Subordination Agreement, with the State HCD for the Patterson Point Affordable Housing Project subordinating a $1,488,000.00 County Loan to State HCD loan; and
b) Determine that the above recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement to Provide Affordable Housing and Rental Restrictive Covenant for CP Land Investors LLC Housing Development Building 24DVP-00006, 24CDP-00034, 26AMD-00001, Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement to Provide Affordable Housing and Rental Restrictive Covenant and Preemptive Right with CP Land Investors, LLC; and
b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21159.25, as set forth in the Notice of Exemption.
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Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Community Development Block Grant Capital (CDBG Capital) Subrecipient Agreement between the County and Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, Inc. (CAPSLO), as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board, pursuant to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan approved by the Board on June 9, 2026, to execute a Community Development Block Grant Capital (CDBG Capital) Subrecipient Agreement between the County and Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, Inc. (CAPSLO) for $247,794.00 for Home Repair Program; and
b) Determine that the above recommended action is 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)(4), finding that the action is not a project as it is 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 impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the State of California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Authorizing Resolution and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Good Samaritan Shelter’s (GSS) Life House II (Project) in Northern Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a DSH Authorizing Resolution enabling the County of Santa Barbara to submit a Program Funding Agreement to DSH to participate in the Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Diversion and Community-Based Restoration Infrastructure Program;
b) Approve and authorize the County Executive Officer, or designee, to enter and execute an MOA with GSS for purposes of GSS submitting to DSH a project application for Infrastructure (IST) Diversion and Community-Based Restoration Infrastructure Program (IST Program) funding; 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 indirect or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding the approval of Waller Park Playfields Master Plan Update, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve the Waller Park Playfields Master Plan Update for active recreation sports fields at Waller Park; and
b) Determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 of the State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA as the project is a planning study for possible future actions, which the County has not approved, adopted or funded.
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of Workforce Housing Development Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA), 117 East Carrillo Street, APN 029-211-025, First District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an ENA with SoLa Impact LLC (SoLA); and
b) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 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.
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Contract for Sanitation Services to resolve encampments in Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a service contract (Agreement) with South Coast Funding Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company doing business as QwikResponse Restoration and Construction (QwikResponse) in the amount not to exceed $317,500.00, for the period of August 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028; and
b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), as the contemplated activities consist of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and direct staff to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption on that basis.
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Consider recommendations regarding authorization to apply to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-Based Treatment and Support (STREETS) Grant Program, as follows:
a) Authorize the Community Services Department Director to apply to the federal SAMHSA for the FY 2026 STREETS Grant Program by July 26, 2026, for an amount up to $3,000,000.00 annually over a four-year project period (totaling up to $12,000,000.00); and
b) Determine the above recommended action is 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 actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Contract for Homeless Outreach through Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF), as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) for the use of OSF in the amount not to exceed $750,000.00. This Agreement will provide homeless outreach and engagement support services throughout the County for the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027;
b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute budget amendments in alignment with the Agreement and requirements to ensure full expenditure of the OSF; and
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) as the actions involve the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside Counsel Andrade Gonzalez LLP, as follow: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Andrade Gonzalez LLP to increase the contract not to exceed amount to $900,000.00, extend the contract term to June 30, 2027, amend the scope of work in Exhibit A, and amend the hourly rates in Attachment B-1; and
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Third Quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 update on Cannabis Taxation, Permitting, and Licensing, as follows:
a) Receive and file an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, and business licensing; 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).
Consider recommendations regarding support for Tort Reform Legislation, as follows:
a) Adopt a position to support Tort Reform Legislation for public entities, related primarily to Assembly Bill 218 (2019); and
b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).
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Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Hospitalist and Outpatient Professional Services Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (a local vendor) for hospitalist and outpatient professional services. The Amendment will authorize the County to receive an amount not to exceed $88,000.00 from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, and revise the Statement of Work for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027;
b) Approve and authorize Budget Revision BJE No. 0011111 in the amount of $88,000.00 to increase revenue and expenditure allocations in the County Health Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding County Health and Vision Service Plan (VSP) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Mobile Vision Clinic, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the no-cost MOU with VSP, a California not-for-profit corporation, and its affiliate, VSP Eyes of Hope Mobile Clinic VSP to provide free, on-site vision screenings, comprehensive eye examinations, and related vision services to eligible community members in Santa Barbara County in coordination with the County; and
b) Determine that the recommended action is not a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the recommended action is a government fiscal activity that does not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding an Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) Appointment, as follows:
a) Appoint Brian Fallon, Fire Chief representative nominated by the Fire Chiefs’ Association of Santa Barbara County, to the EMCC to replace a retiring member for the remainder of their appointment; and
b) Determine the above action does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a non-cash donation greater than $10,000.00 from The Gary Sinise Foundation, partnered with Amazon, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection Department (Fire Department) to accept a non-cash donation from The Gary Sinise Foundation partnered with Amazon for five (5) Thermal Drone devices and associated components for a total of $49,994.07;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011159; and
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061 (b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of an Alternate Community Member to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve the appointment of Frances Contreras as an Alternate Community Member (twelfth member) to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028; 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.
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Consider recommendations regarding the reappointments of County Members to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve the reappointment of the following individuals as regular County Members of the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027:
i) Daniel Nielson, Director of the Social Services Department;
ii) Antonette Navarro, Director of the Behavioral Wellness Department; and
iii) Mouhanad Hammami, Director of the County Health Department;
b) Approve the reappointment of Holly Benton, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Department, as an alternate County Member of the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; and
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSAs) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, as follows:
a) Approve, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and administer the FY 2026-2027 MSAs with the contractors, and in the amounts, set forth in the MSA Listing - July 14, 2026 for the services specified in the respective Statement(s) of Work as in Exhibit A to such MSAs; and
b) Determine that the above action is not a “project” and is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because it is an organization or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding Warnekros Agricultural Preserve New Contract No. 25AGP-00015, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution creating a new Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 25AGP-00015 consisting of 28.30 acres located approximately five miles west of Highway 246, just outside of the incorporated area of Lompoc with West Central Avenue being the main arterial road running along the south end of the site between Legge Avenue on the west and Floradale Avenue on the east (APN 093-040-006);
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve New Contract No. 25AGP-00015;
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 the Warnekros Agricultural Preserve New Contract No. 25AGP-00013, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution creating a new Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 25AGP-00013 consisting of 27.52 acres located approximately five miles west of Highway 246, just outside of the incorporated area of Lompoc with West Central Avenue running along the south end of the site and Legge Avenue directly abutting the west property line (APN 093-040-004);
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve New Contract No. 25AGP-00013;
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].
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Consider recommendations regarding the Warnekros Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 26AGP-00004, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution creating a Replacement Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 26AGP-00004 consisting of 26.12 acres located approximately five miles west of Highway 246, just outside of the incorporated area of Lompoc, with West Central Avenue being the main arterial road running along the south end of the site and Legge Avenue to the west of the property (APN 093-040-031);
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 26AGP-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 Award Contract to On Track Solutions, LLC for Construction Support Services on Project No. 720864 Santa Claus Lane Streetscape and Coastal Access Improvements Project, Phase 2, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with On Track Solutions, LLC, to provide construction support services during construction for the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape and Coastal Access Improvements Project - Phase 2, Project No. 720864, for the period of July 14, 2026, through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $109,501.60;
b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make amendments to the Agreement for additional work in an amount not to exceed $10,950.00 as set forth in Exhibit B of the Agreement, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $120,451.60;
c) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to amend the Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to one year to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement; and
d) 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, 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 awarding a Contract to HDR Engineering, Inc. for Construction Support Services on County Project No. 720864 Santa Claus Lane Streetscape and Coastal Access Improvements Project - Phase 2, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with HDR Engineering, Inc, to provide engineering services during construction for the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape and Coastal Access Improvements Project - Phase 2, County Project No. 720864, for the period of July 14, 2026, through June 30, 2028, for an amount of $99,672.00;
b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make amendments to the Agreement for additional work in an amount not to exceed $9,967.00 as set forth in Exhibit B of the Agreement, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $109,639.00;
c) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to amend the Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to one year to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement; and
d) 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, 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).
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Consider recommendations regarding Pavement Preservation and Preventive Maintenance; County Project No. 820810; First, Second, Third, and Fourth Districts, as follows:
a) Approve the specifications on file in the Public Works Department office for construction of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Pavement Preservation and Preventive Maintenance, County Project No. 820810;
b) Award the Construction Contract, County Project No. 820810, in the amount of $2,118,345.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Pavement Coatings Co., 10240 San Sevaine Way, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752, 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 Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders for County Project No. 820810 for a contingency amount up to $123,668.00 and supplemental items of $105,000.00, for the construction of County Project No. 820810 for a total not to exceed authorization of $2,347,013.00;
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract for County Project No. 820810, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives; and
e) Determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 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. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on May 20, 2025, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.
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Consider recommendations regarding the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the Benefit Assessment Report for FY 2026-2027 filed by the Board at the July 7, 2026 meeting and direct staff to record the Report;
b) Adopt a Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for FY 2026-2027;
c) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services imposing Flood Control Benefit Assessments for FY 2026-2027 (Ordinance introduced on July 7, 2026); and
d) Find that the assessment revenue will be used for operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies or equipment, materials, financial reserve needs and requirements and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas; and that the recalculation and imposition of the annual Flood Control Benefit Assessment are therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(1, 2, 3, and 4); and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board.
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Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment of 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 a Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement (Agreement), Board Contract No. 24270 (SCON-001812) with Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; increasing the maximum contract limit from $278,870.00 to $322,890.00, 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 the Director of Public Works or designee, to approve Supplemental Service Orders in a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $81,390.00 for a maximum aggregate contract amount not to exceed $322,890.00;
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011157 to increase Fiscal Year 2026-2027 appropriations of $35,000.00 in Public Works Roads-Capital Infrastructure Fund (Fund 0017) for Services and Supplies funded by General County Programs; and
d) 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 Exemptions on these basis was approved and filed on May 6, 2025.
Consider recommendations regarding the California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) 2025 Annual Report for Healthcare Services at Sheriff’s Jail Facilities, as follows:
a) Receive and file the 2025 annual report prepared by California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG/Wellpath) regarding the Healthcare Services within Sheriff’s Office jail facilities;
b) Receive and file the Grievance Oversight Coordinator’s 2025 Annual Report; and
c) 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.
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Consider recommendations regarding Acceptance of Cash Donation Greater than $10,000.00 from The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas (MMHPI), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office to accept a cash donation of $39,562.50 to be used for a one-year subscription to Comms Coach, a GovWorx product, that will be used in the Public Safety Dispatch Center for quality assurance and improvement;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010991; and
c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any special project which may result in a potential significant impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Lompoc for the Provision of Eligibility Workers to Conduct Informational Presentations, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services Director to execute a MOU with the FCC Lompoc, for the provision of Department of Social Services (DSS) Eligibility Worker(s) to conduct informational presentations to inmates with an upcoming release date at FCC Lompoc’s minimum to low security facilities;
b) Delegate authority to the Director of Social Services, or designee, to execute renewals of the MOU with FCC Lompoc for the Provision of Eligibility Worker(s) to Conduct Informational Presentations in the FCC Lompoc and provided that Social Services obtains concurrence from County Counsel; and
c) Determine that the approval and execution of the MOU is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the execution of the MOU is covered by the general rule 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 the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.
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Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Martha Gonzalez for Contractor on Payroll/Cuyama Family Resource Center Coordinator, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Martha Gonzalez for Services of Contractor on Payroll as the Cuyama Valley Family Resource Center Coordinator for a total contract amount not to exceed $98,945.23 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; 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.
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with CALM, Inc. for Intensive Family Services Program, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with CALM, Inc. (local vendor) to provide Child Welfare Services Intensive Family Services Program for a total contract amount not to exceed $440,000.00 for the period of July 14, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines 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 reappointment of Gina G. Gluyas to the Assessment Appeal Board No. 2, Term Ending August 31, 2028, Fifth District.
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.
Recessed to Closed Session
ADDENDUM
The Closed Session Agenda is amended, as follows:
Closed Session
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case, based on these “facts and circumstances”:
Diani Building Corp. claims that it completed work allegedly for the County of Santa Barbara that remains unpaid and for which it is owed payment.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 1 case.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Lesley Torgeson v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 24CV05608.
Flying Goat Cellars, Inc., et al. v. Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, et al., U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case Number 2:26cv05489.
Sable Offshore Corp., et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case Number 2:25cv04165.
Report from Closed Session
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Departmental Agenda
Planning Items and Public Hearings
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding California Municipal Finance Authority Issuance of Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds on Behalf of Step Up Housing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)
a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 regarding the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, to finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 4036 Cedarhurst Drive, Santa Maria, California, and consider public comment;
b) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority qualified 501(c)(3) bonds in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $60,000,000.00 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of Knollwood Meadows Apartments, and certain other matters relating thereto; and
c) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Library Special Tax Rate for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (Greater Goleta); Second and Third Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)
a) Adopt the Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2026-2027 Library Special Tax Rate in CSA No. 3 by 3.20%; and
b) Determine that the above recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Orcutt and Providence Landing Community Facilities Districts Special Tax Levy; Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)
a) Adopt a Resolution levying special taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan);
b) Adopt a Resolution levying special taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing);
c) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) subject to the Special Tax Levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2026-2027 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list;
d) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing) subject to the Special Tax Levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2026-2027 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list; and
e) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the progress of the Accela platform implementation and planned future updates, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive and file a joint report on progress of Accela implementations since Board-directed action on June 22, 2021, and contract with Accela, Inc.;
b) Direct staff to work on recommended future priorities and improvements to the software; and
c) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) and (5), finding that the actions consist of continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2026 Community Services Department Homelessness Update to the Board of Supervisors, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file a presentation on homelessness in the County of Santa Barbara to ensure compliance with State of California and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements, including:
i) 2026 Sheltered Point in Time Count and Housing Inventory Count;
ii) Review of calendar year 2025 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data;
iii) Encampment Resolution Strategy Progress Report;
iv) Local, State, and Federal funding to address homelessness overview; and
v) The future of homelessness response in the County; 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
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00028), Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) (Case No. 24ORD-00029), Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00030), Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element (Case No. 26GPA-00005), Coastal Land Use Plan (Case No. 26GPA-00006), and Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves to adopt the Utility-Scale Solar Project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.)
a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations;
b) Certify the Utility-Scale Solar Amendments Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (County Environmental Document No. 25EIR-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2024110254), dated December 2025, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
c) Approve the Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Amendments Project by taking the following actions:
i) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the County LUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00028), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code;
ii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of Article II CZO (Case No. 24ORD-00029), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code;
iii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the MLUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00030), Section 35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code;
iv) Adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00005; and
v) Adopt a Resolution amending the Coastal Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00006;
d) Adopt a Resolution amending the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones;
e) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to submit the CZO and Coastal Land Use Plan amendments to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for review and certification as an amendment to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program; and
f) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the Executive Director of the CCC.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENATION: APPROVE
Adjourned at 4:15 PM
Adjourned to
Tuesday, August 18, 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, July 14, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
http://www.countyofsb.org
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding California Municipal Finance Authority Issuance of Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds on Behalf of Step Up Housing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)
a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 regarding the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, to finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 4036 Cedarhurst Drive, Santa Maria, California, and consider public comment;
b) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority qualified 501(c)(3) bonds in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $60,000,000.00 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of Knollwood Meadows Apartments, and certain other matters relating thereto; and
c) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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