Decisions

Changes to closed-session agenda

The closed‑session agenda was updated to include new items.

Adopt New Management Job Classifications and Salary Ranges

Board will adopt a resolution amending the FY 2026‑2027 Classification and Salary Plan to create new management classifications for Employee and Labor Relations Managers I‑III and a Privacy and Compliance Officer, with specified hourly rates.

Board participation options (in-person & remote)

The Board offers both in‑person and remote ways to join meetings.

Consider recommendations regarding a Ground Lease Agreement with City of Santa Barbara at City Fire Station 7, for Public Safety Radio Network, (APN 021-120-012), (RP Folio No. 004145), First District, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Ground Lease Agreement, between the County of Santa Barbara and City of Santa Barbara, a municipal corporation, for a term of twenty years until June 30, 2046, for a leased areas comprising of approximately 785-square feet of land; and b) Determine that the recommended action of approving the Lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, and approve and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

Vote on Master Service Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers

Board will approve and direct the Chief Procurement Officer to execute and administer the FY 2026‑2027 Master Service Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers.

Donate surplus fire engine to Allan Hancock College

The Board would approve the donation and transfer of title for one surplus 2003 International 7400 4x4 Type 3 fire engine to the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District.

Set hearing for Constellation Hotel and Residential Development

The Board will set a hearing for November 10, 2026 to consider recommendations for the Constellation hotel and 60‑unit residential development.

Vote on revised County Oil Spill Contingency Plan

The board will approve the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s updated Operational Area Oil Spill Contingency Plan.

Hearing on Northern Branch Jail design update

Board will receive and file the jail’s schematic design update.

Vote to Apply for $959,152 State Funding for Housing Programs

The board will adopt a resolution authorizing the County to apply for and accept state funding for Transitional Housing Program Round 8 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program Round 5, up to $959,152.

Set hearing for Malkin General Plan amendment

The Board will schedule a hearing on November 10, 2026 to discuss the Malkin General Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Lot Line Adjustment.

Waiver to appoint retired health practitioner Alicia Jacobson

The board will certify that appointing retired health practitioner Alicia Jacobson is needed to fill a critical gap in the Clinical Care Program within 180 days of her retirement.