Board of Supervisors

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.

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.

Vote on First Amendment to Hospitalist services Agreement

The Board approved the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, authorizing up to $88,000.00 from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Changes to records management contract with Tyler Technologies

The Board approved a second amendment to extend the contract for five years and add modules, with a total not to exceed $425,000.00.

Accept Certified Results of June 2026 Primary Election

The Board accepted and filed the Certified Statement of Results for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

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 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.

Authorize SAMHSA STREETS Grant up to $3,000,000

The Board authorized the Community Services Department Director to apply for the FY 2026 STREETS Grant by July 26, 2026, for up to $3,000,000 annually.

Vote on July 7, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting.

CDBG Capital subrecipient agreement for home repair program

The Board approved and authorized the Chair to execute a CDBG Capital subrecipient agreement with CAPSLO for $247,794.00 to fund a Home Repair Program.

Waller Park Playfields plan Update approval

The Board approved the master plan update for active recreation sports fields at Waller Park.

Review Cannabis Tax, Permitting, Licensing Update

The Board received and filed an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land‑use permitting, and business licensing.

Increase legal services contract to $900,000, extend to 2027

The Board approved a first amendment to increase the contract with Andrade Gonzalez LLP to a maximum of $900,000 and extend the term to June 30, 2027.

Vote on MOU for Free Mobile Vision Clinic

The Board approved and authorized the Chair to execute a no‑cost MOU with VSP to provide free, on‑site vision screenings and comprehensive eye examinations to eligible community members in Santa Barbara County.

Proclamation of Probation and Pretrial services Week

The Board adopted a resolution naming the week of July 19‑25, 2026 as Probation and Pretrial Services Week.

Vote on Year-End Budget Transfers and Appropriations Revisions

The Board approved budget revisions and fund transfers needed to close the County’s accounting records for FY 2025‑2026.

File Independent Special Districts Compliance Report and CEQA Determination

The Board received and filed the Independent Special Districts Compliance Report for FY 2023‑2024 Audits and FY 2025‑2026 Budgets.

Subordination agreement for Patterson Point affordable housing

The Board authorized the Chair to execute a subordination agreement that places a $1,488,000.00 County loan behind the State HCD loan for the Patterson Point affordable housing project.

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).

Vote on CALM, Inc. contract for Intensive Family services

The board approved an agreement with CALM, Inc. to provide the Intensive Family Services Program, up to $440,000.00 for the period July 14 2026 through June 30 2027.

Adjust Library Special Tax Rate in Greater Goleta

Board adopted a resolution confirming the report and increasing the FY 2026-2027 Library Special Tax Rate in CSA No. 3 by 3.20%.

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.

Reappoint County Members to First 5 Children and Families Commission

Daniel Nielson, Antonette Navarro, and Mouhanad Hammami were reappointed as regular County Members for the term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

Appoint Frances Contreras as Alternate Community Member to First 5 Commission

Frances Contreras was appointed as an Alternate Community Member (twelfth member) to the First 5 Children and Families Commission for the term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028.

File 2025 Healthcare services Report for Sheriff’s Jail

Received and filed the 2025 annual report prepared by California Forensic Medical Group for jail healthcare services.

Accept $39,562.50 Donation for Dispatch Center Software

Authorized the Sheriff’s Office to accept a cash donation of $39,562.50 for a one‑year Comms Coach subscription used in the Public Safety Dispatch Center.

Vote on payroll contractor for Cuyama Family Resource Center

The board approved an agreement with Martha Gonzalez to provide payroll services for the Cuyama Valley Family Resource Center, up to $98,945.23 for the period July 1 2026 through June 30 2027.

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 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).

Vote on 2026-27 Multi-department Master Service Agreements

Board approved and directed the Chief Procurement Officer to execute the FY 2026-2027 MSAs with the listed contractors.

Adopt Special Tax Levies for Orcutt and Providence Landing

Board adopted resolutions levying special taxes for the Orcutt Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2002-1) and the Providence Landing CFD (No. 2004-1) for FY 2026-2027.

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 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].

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 2026-27 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 2026-27; 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 2026-27 (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.

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 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.

Award Pavement Preservation Contract Project 820810

Approved specifications for FY 2025‑2026 pavement preservation and preventive maintenance.

Reappoint Gina G. Gluyas to Assessment Appeal Board

The board approved the reappointment of Gina G. Gluyas to Assessment Appeal Board No. 2, with a term ending August 31 2028.

Authorize Fire department to Accept Thermal Drone Donation

The Fire Department was authorized to accept five thermal drone devices valued at $49,994.07 from The Gary Sinise Foundation and Amazon.

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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

Receive 2026 Homelessness Update from Community services

Board received and filed a presentation covering the 2026 sheltered point-in-time count, housing inventory, HMIS data, encampment strategy, and funding overview.

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.

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).

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

Closed-session report: authorize civil litigation

The board unanimously authorized the initiation of civil litigation; details will be disclosed once the action is formally commenced.

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

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.

Adjourned at 4:15 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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.

The Closed Session Agenda is amended, as follows: