Transportation

What's happening

• The board received and filed the report on Emergency Permit Case 26EMP‑00002, which authorizes moving a portion of Hollister Ranch Road away from an eroding wash and adding drainage improvements.
• The board concluded the filing is an administrative action that does not trigger CEQA project review.

Why it matters

The road relocation improves safety and protects the road from erosion, while the filing confirms the project can proceed without additional environmental clearance.

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• The Planning Commission completed required CEQA findings and concluded the amendments are exempt from CEQA.
• The Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors approve Cases 26GPA-00008 and 26GPA-00009 as amended.

Why it matters

The amendments would update land‑use and the transportation network in the Eastern Goleta Valley, improving road circulation and multimodal mobility.

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• Board adopted a resolution supporting Caltrans to install No Parking signs on SR‑192 (East Valley Road, Montecito and Foothill Road/Casitas Pass, Carpinteria).
• Board approved staff filing a CEQA exemption notice for the action.

Why it matters

No‑Parking signs will improve traffic safety and flow on the highway.

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What's happening

• Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Orcutt and Tanglewood Transit Stop Furniture Improvements Cooperative Agreement with the City of Santa Maria.
• Authorize a $109,265 transfer from the Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Fund to the City of Santa Maria for the transit stop enhancements.
• Approve a budget revision to increase the FY 2026‑2027 appropriation by $109,265 in the Public Works Roads‑Alternative Transport Fund.

Why it matters

New benches and shelters will make bus stops safer and more comfortable for riders in Orcutt and Tanglewood.

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• The Board approved the plans and specifications for the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill 2026 Access Road Extension and Site Improvements.
• The Board authorized the Chair to execute a construction contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc. for $763,791, covering September 1 through October 30, 2026.
• The Board allowed change orders up to $50,689.55, total not to exceed $814,480.55, and found the project exempt from new CEQA review.

Why it matters

The road extension improves access to the landfill, supporting waste‑management operations and local traffic safety.

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• Approved specifications for FY 2025‑2026 pavement preservation and preventive maintenance.
• Awarded the construction contract for $2,118,345.00 to Pavement Coatings Co.
• Authorized change orders up to $123,668.00 and supplemental items of $105,000.00, not to exceed $2,347,013.00, and determined the project is CEQA‑exempt.

Why it matters

Funds road repairs and maintenance across all four districts, keeping streets safe and smooth for drivers and local businesses.

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• Authorized the Director of Public Works to amend the SBCAG Baseline Agreement to receive $467,000.00 for electric‑vehicle charging stations at County facilities.
• Determined the action does not require CEQA environmental review.

Why it matters

The funding will add charging stations, supporting clean‑vehicle use and reducing emissions for County employees and visitors.

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• The Board approved the plans and specifications for the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape and Coastal Access Improvement Project – Phase 2.
• The Board awarded the $10,632,995.05 construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
• The Board authorized up to $11,502,644.80 in change orders and supplemental work for the project.

Why it matters

The project will improve pedestrian access and coastal connectivity on Santa Claus Lane, enhancing safety and tourism.

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What's happening

• The Board received and reviewed the Public Works Director’s report on emergency actions taken after the Dec 2025‑Jan 2026 storm events.
• The Board approved the conclusion of those emergency actions and confirmed they are exempt from CEQA.

Why it matters

The actions addressed flooding and debris removal, protecting transportation infrastructure and public safety.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to file a $466,788 claim for TDA‑LTF funds.
• The claim is part of a total allocation of $3,730,795 for FY 2026‑2027 with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.

Why it matters

The funds support local transportation projects and maintenance, helping keep roads safe and functional.

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• Board received and reviewed the Public Works Director’s report on emergency actions taken after the late‑December 2025 and early‑January 2026 storms.
• Board approved continuation of those emergency actions and directed staff to report back to the Board every 14 days.
• Board determined the emergency actions are exempt from CEQA review.

Why it matters

Continuing the actions keeps roads and transportation infrastructure safe and clear after severe storms, protecting commuters and nearby residents.

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• Board approved first reading of the speed limit amendment and scheduled a second reading for May 12, 2026.
• Board exempted the amendment from CEQA review because it involves only existing public facilities.

Why it matters

Changing speed limits affects driver safety and travel times for residents on roadways in the First and Fourth Districts.

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