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New buildings, local businesses, economic development, permits, and major projects.
County staff will present the Stanford University 2026 Land Use Development Application and answer questions.
The commission received a report from AeroDynamic Aviation about its flight‑training program and community activities.
The commission will hear a report from Reliable Robotics about its program and activities.
The ordinance would change the name of the Expanded Compliance Control program to the Compliance Oversight program.
The ordinance requires minimum staffing levels when self‑service checkout is used in certain drug and food retail establishments.
The ordinance amends the Planning Code to principally permit catering businesses on the second floor of buildings in the Fillmore Neighborhood Commercial Transit district.
The city is proposing an ordinance change to its Administrative Code.
The Board approved a resolution that the person‑to‑person, premise‑to‑premise transfer of a Type‑21 off‑sale liquor license to Mission Bay Community Market serves the public convenience or necessity of the city.
The Board adopted an urgency ordinance creating a 45‑day citywide moratorium on new data center projects.
The Board approved a resolution that the transfer of a Type‑21 off‑sale liquor license and a Type‑86 educational tasting license to NAJWA INC. (Coit Liquors) serves the public convenience or necessity of the city.
The Board approved the transfer of a Type-21 off‑sale liquor license to Narayana Farmers Market at 4929 Mission St.
The Board recognized 55 years of contributions by Globus Books.
The board approved an amendment to the Labor and Employment Code that changes the Healthy Airport Ordinance.
The board approved a settlement of the Airlines for America lawsuit with no monetary payment.
The Board approved a rental abatement of up to $7,175,000 for United Airlines to fund base building improvements.
Board approved and ratified the agreement, authorizing the Chair to execute a contract up to $200,000 for the period August 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides early mental health and substance‑use services to the community, helping prevent crises.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Services Agreement with Mixteco for Early Intervention Mental Health” passed.
Decided Oct 6, 2026.
Board approved and authorized the Chair to execute a regranting agreement up to $275,000 for the period October 6, 2026 – June 30, 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funds equity initiatives to address racial disparities, supporting community programs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Regranting Agreement for County Equity Grant Program” passed.
Decided Oct 6, 2026.
Board received and filed the interdepartmental MOU.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides a full‑time eligibility worker to help members obtain or keep Medi‑Cal, improving health‑coverage access.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “MOU for Behavioral Wellness Eligibility Worker” passed.
Decided Oct 6, 2026.
The Board approved, ratified, and authorized the Chair to execute a special counsel services agreement with Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, with a maximum cost of $20,500.00.
What's happening
Why it matters
The contract provides the county with specialized legal advice for upcoming matters.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: No further action required.
Email: No further action required.
Submit comment: No further action required.
Decision update
The item “Approve Orrick Special Counsel Services Contract” passed.
Decided Oct 6, 2026.
The board received and filed an update on the Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program.
What's happening
Why it matters
The exemption lets the pilot continue without additional environmental review, affecting vendors and local streets.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at the County Administration Building, Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara.
Email: Submit your comment via email to sbcob@countyofsb.org before 5:00 PM the day before the meeting.
Submit comment: Register and submit comments through the Zoom link: https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_VKEtmxE-QheMTWgomanNtQ
Decision update
The item “Vote on Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program exemption” passed.
Decided Oct 6, 2026.
The ordinance changes the Planning Code to count larger mezzanines as separate stories, aligning with the Building Code.
What's happening
Why it matters
The change affects how developers design buildings, potentially influencing construction costs, building heights, and neighborhood character.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee voted to recommend the Story Count and Mezzanines Ordinance for approval.
Decided Oct 5, 2026.
The Board approved an urgency ordinance that imposes a 45‑day citywide moratorium on data center projects.
What's happening
Why it matters
It temporarily stops new data center construction, giving the city time to assess environmental and community impacts.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The committee voted to amend the Interim Data Center Zoning Moratorium Ordinance, passing the amendment.
Decided Oct 5, 2026.
The Community Development Department Director will give a report to the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Site Development Permit for a landscape screening plan and fencing at 22560 Ravensbury Avenue.
