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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
The EPASD Board will consider adopting Addendum 2 to amend the partner agreement with the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant.
Board adopts a resolution recognizing the 100-year legacy of John McLaren Park.
The ordinance creates a program that makes police and park department spaces available free or for a nominal fee to abstinence‑based mutual‑help groups whenever reasonably possible, including weekends and holidays.
The Board would authorize the Recreation and Parks Department to retroactively accept a $4,000,000 EPA grant for brownfield cleanup at India Basin Shoreline Park.
Board adopts a resolution marking the centennial of the dahlia as San Francisco’s official flower.
The Board is considering an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code and simplify CEQA compliance, removing shadow analysis, cutting the appeal window from 30 to 15 days, and eliminating unnecessary procedures.
The Board is asked to approve a purchase and sale agreement for a sewer tunnel easement and a restricted development easement at 1398 Bryant Street.
Mark Ryle appointed to Animal Advisory Council, term ends April 30, 2027.
Landmark designation for Turk and Taylor Streets Intersection amended to include the entire 101‑121 Taylor Street building.
The ordinance updates and strengthens green building standards for new construction, major renovation, and tenant improvement of city buildings.
The Board is asked to approve a settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Ronald Mirkovich.
The resolution authorizes the Public Utilities Commission General Manager to execute a no‑cost maintenance agreement with Caltrans.
The Board approved increasing the contract’s not‑to‑exceed amount to $12,060,000.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the SFPUC to sign Contract No. PRO.0336.C with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
The Board approved a contract up to $20,000,000 for Stantec to provide as‑needed operations, maintenance, and engineering support to the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power division.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the SFPUC to sign Contract No. PRO.0339(R) with Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the SFPUC to sign Contract No. PRO.0336.B with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the SFPUC to sign Contract No. PRO.0336.D with LEE, Inc.
The board approved an amendment to the landmark designation for Sylvester House at 1556 Revere Avenue.
The Board directed the County Executive Officer’s staff to review County Code provisions, enforcement authority, and legal remedies for abandoned, derelict, grounded, or wrecked vessels off‑shore and on County beaches.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets how the county can address hazardous or abandoned vessels that affect public safety and the environment on beaches and offshore areas.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via live stream to watch the hearing.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit comments by email to sbcob@countyofsb.org before 5:00 PM the day before the meeting.
Decision update
The Board directed the CEO’s office to review policies for abandoned vessels, to return with options, and approved the CEQA determination that the actions are not a project. The direction is final.
Decided Oct 6, 2026.
Approved the plans and specifications for the Laguna County Sanitation District Pond Lining Project (Project No. PRJ-000995).
What's happening
Why it matters
The project upgrades essential wastewater infrastructure, protecting public health and helping control future rate increases for local residents.
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 “Award $1,693,000 contract for Laguna County Sanitation Pond Lining” passed.
Decided Oct 6, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution opposing Proposition 45, which would change environmental review requirements for certain projects.
What's happening
Why it matters
Opposing the proposition keeps current environmental review standards, protecting local ecosystems and community health.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at County Administration Building Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, or via Zoom (register at the provided link).
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Submit written comment via email before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the meeting.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution opposing Proposition 45 and approved it, determining the action is not a CEQA project. The adoption is final.
Decided Oct 6, 2026.
The board received the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee’s recommendation and approved the nonrenewal of a portion of Contract 72‑AP‑145 because the land did not meet Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves.
What's happening
Why it matters
Nonrenewal removes agricultural‑preserve protections for that parcel, allowing the land to be used for other purposes under county zoning rules.
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 passed
Decision update
The Board received the APAC recommendation, approved the Chair to execute a notice of nonrenewal for part of Agricultural Preserve Contract 72‑AP‑145, directed implementation and filing, and approved the actions, finding no CEQA project. The action is final.
Decided Oct 6, 2026.
The Board is considering a resolution that lets the Director of Public Works increase the change‑order limit on the construction contract with Gordon N. Ball, Inc. for the Tunitas Creek Beach Improvements Project by $926,646.71, raising the cap to $15,179,727.71.
