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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
Staff will present the McKenzie Pickleball Project and ask for community input.
Committee provides a status report on playground projects.
Report on the design and installation plans for new mosaic benches.
Commission will review submitted artwork and choose pieces to display in the community center gallery.
Staff will present a recommendation for the playground surface and future meeting dates.
Staff will present submitted artwork for the Community Center Gallery.
Staff will give an update on the Playground Ad Hoc group and Mosaic Bench working pair.
Staff will present an update on the McKenzie Pickleball Project.
The commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Recycled Water Master Plan Phase 2.
The city will hold a public hearing to receive oral comments on the Draft EIR.
The meeting is scheduled for Aug 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT.
Heritage House moving‑in process and ribbon‑cutting ceremony were updated.
The committee will receive a quarterly report from the County Executive about the Santa Clara Fairgrounds.
The Board approved the appointment of Chip Wullbrandt to the County Riding and Hiking Trails Advisory Committee, Third District.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adds a community member to advise on trail planning, affecting trail users and local recreation.
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 “Approve appointment of Chip Wullbrandt to Riding & Hiking Trails Committee” was approved.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to execute the sale‑leaseback agreement with Wintrust Asset Finance for financing solar improvements at the Northern Branch Jail.
What's happening
Why it matters
Financing renewable energy for the jail will reduce energy costs and support sustainability goals.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at County Administration Building Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor or via Zoom as listed.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit comments via email before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve sale‑leaseback financing for Northern Jail solar project” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
Board scheduled a hearing on September 1, 2026 to consider the Santa Ynez Unit Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund fee reassessment for 2025‑2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
Decisions will determine funding levels for coastal resource projects and grant availability in the Santa Ynez area.
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 “Set hearing for Santa Ynez Unit Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund fee reassessment” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The County found the cost of electricity under the amended Power Purchase Agreement will be less than the marginal cost without it.
What's happening
Why it matters
It will lower the County's electricity costs and improve reliability and sustainability of the campus.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at County Administration Building Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor or via Zoom as listed.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit comments via email before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Add battery storage to Calle Real solar agreement” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Board approved an amendment extending the contract term with the Community Environmental Council to March 31, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
Extending these contracts ensures continued work on the Resilient Cuyama Valley Initiative without additional environmental review.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom to watch the discussion.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comment by 5:00 PM the day before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve contract amendments for CEC and Quail Springs” passed.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Board approved the request to hold an election for two at-large District Board Members.
What's happening
Why it matters
Consolidating the election saves costs and can increase voter participation for the district.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom to watch the discussion.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comment by 5:00 PM the day before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve Summerland Sanitary District election consolidation request” was referred.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Board approved the request to order an election for district board members.
What's happening
Why it matters
Consolidating the election reduces costs and may boost voter turnout for the district.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom to watch the discussion.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comment by 5:00 PM the day before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve Isla Vista Community Services District election consolidation request” was referred.
Decided Aug 18, 2026.
The Council will adopt a resolution rejecting the sole bid from F.D. Thomas, Inc. for the Digester 1 cleaning project.
The City will receive a report on contract contingency fund spending for the period Aug 1 2017 through June 30 2026.
The City will appropriate $450,000 from Sewer Fund Reserves to the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, raising the total budget to $800,000.
Council will approve an agreement with Bosco Oil, Inc. for emergency diesel fuel delivery to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, amount $256,109.61.
