MeetingSep 1, 2026
The Board adopted a resolution amending the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones.
Adopt a Resolution amending the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones;
County and city decisions, permits, hearings and contracts
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MeetingSep 1, 2026
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to submit amendments to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification.
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to submit the CZU 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;
MeetingSep 1, 2026
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 (M…
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. Katie Davis, Maureen Ellenberger, Benjamin Schwartz, Spencer Brandt, Das Williams, Claire Wineman, Aaron Lawrence, Ana Citrin, Emily Engel, Nancy Avoce, and Joshua Medrano addressed the Board A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Adopted the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certified; c) i) Approved and adopted as revised by staff at the hearing of September 1, 2026; ORDINANCE NO. 5299 c) ii) Approved and adopted as revised by staff at the hearing of September 1, 2026; ORDINANCE NO. 5300 c) iii) Approved and adopted as revised by staff at the hearing of September 1, 2026; ORDINANCE NO. 5301 c) iv) Conceptually adopted; c) v) Adopted; RESOLUTION NO. 26-195 d) Adopted; RESOLUTION NO. 26-196 e) Adopted; and RESOLUTION NO. 26-197 f) Directed. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Santa Ynez Unit Mid-cycle Fee Reassessment, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Considered and approved; b) Considered and approved; c) Amended; and d) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a report on the 2026-2027 Winter Preparations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Received and filed; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District Annual Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. Steve Pepe and Kate Griffith addressed the Board. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Provided direction as follows: (1) Incorporate a remote participation option for all Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District meetings in order to comply with the Brown Act; (2) Return to the Board within the next three months with a proposal for how the County can more formally engage on marketing activities; and (3) Provide further feedback moving forward on the economic impacts and tax revenues generated by the wine industry, both countywide and for the incorporated cities within the county; and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Budget Status Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Budget Status Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Receive and file the FY 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Budget and Status Report as of June 30, 2026, showing the status of appropriations and financing for departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE HEARING TIME: 3:26 PM - 3:56 PM (30 MIN.) Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Received and filed; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
The Board directed the Planning and Development Department to amend land use codes to establish firearm retailer buffer zones and security standards.
a) Direct the Planning and Development Department to prepare and process amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC), and Article II, Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), of Chapter 35 of the Santa Barbara County Code (Zoning), to: i) Define “Firearms Retailer” and related terms as distinct land uses; ii) Establish a mandatory buffer of 1,000 feet between any new Firearms Retailer and designated sensitive receptors, including public and private K-12 schools, preschools, licensed childcare centers, parks, playgrounds, youth centers, religious establishments, similar child-serving facilities, and other Firearms Retailers; iii) Clarify how the buffer is measured between a Firearms Retailer and a sensitive receptor or other Firearms Retailer, including use of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and analysis; iv) Require a Conditional Use Permit for Firearms Retailers in all applicable zoning districts, with findings related to public safety, neighborhood compatibility, security, and consistency with the buffer standard; v) Prohibit the establishment or operation of a Firearms Retailer as a home occupation or from any residentially zoned parcel, including the retail sale, lease, transfer, delivery, display, or customer pickup of firearms or ammunition at a residence; vi) Develop enhanced security development standards for Firearms Retailers, including surveillance systems and other appropriate safeguards, to pr…
MeetingSep 1, 2026
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding protecting children through Firearms Retailer buffer zones and an Interim Urgency Ordinance, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. Eva Maria Turralba-Catalan, Emily Lorenzana, Juan Pacheco Mavcial, Reverend Sarah Thomas, Rebecca Tucker, Mohomed Khan, Ethan Bertrand, Ivette Peralta, Andrea Pelagio, Anne Hubbard, Mary Nishimoto, and Thomas Becker addressed the Board A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) i) through vii) Directed; b) Directed staff to proceed as discussed at the September 1, 2026 hearing; c) Adopted; ORDINANCE NO. 5302 d) Directed staff to return to the Board on September 22, 2026 with a written report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d) and consideration of an extension to the Interim Urgency Ordinance; and e) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
DateSep 22, 2026
Date: written report on Interim Urgency Ordinance
Directed staff to return to the Board on September 22, 2026 with a written report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d) and consideration of an extension to the Interim Urgency Ordinance;
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Runbeck Election Services, LLC: software licensing, equipment maintenance and support services for the Sentio Ballot Printing System
Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Services Agreement with Runbeck Election Services, LLC., an Arizona corporation, for software licensing, equipment maintenance and support services for the Sentio Ballot Printing System for the term ending June 30, 2027, and in the amount of $13,500.00;
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Trauma Center: Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund distributions
Trauma Center to receive Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund distributions in an amount not to exceed $420,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029,
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Ocean Protection Council: Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan
Execute and submit to Ocean Protection Council a State Grant Agreement for the acceptance of Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant funds in the amount of $291,681.00, upon review and concurrence of County Counsel, the Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or his or her designee(s);
DateOct 6, 2026
Date: staff report on interim urgency ordinance extension
Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors on October 6th, 2026, with a written report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d) and consideration of an extension to the Interim Urgency Ordinance for up to 10 months and 15 days pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d);
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