MeetingSep 1, 2026
City Council Meeting Minutes
Item 6.A. City Council Meeting Minutes Action: approved - Approved the minutes from the August 18, 2026 regular meeting of the City Council.
County and city decisions, permits, hearings and contracts
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MeetingSep 1, 2026
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2026 as Recovery Month in Santa Barbara County.
A-1) 26-00804SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2026 as Recovery Month in Santa Barbara County. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-185 The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County.
A-2) 26-00806SUPERVISOR NELSON, SUPERVISOR CAPPS Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-186 The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Adopt a Resolution honoring and celebrating the legacy of Carlos Santana at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
A-3) 26-00809SUPERVISOR LEE Adopt a Resolution honoring and celebrating the legacy of Carlos Santana at the Santa Barbara Bowl. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-187 The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Adopt a Resolution recognizing Captain Eric Gray and Search Dog Dee for their deployment to Venezuela in support of Earthquake Search and Rescue Operations.
A-4) 26-00807SUPERVISOR CAPPS Adopt a Resolution recognizing Captain Eric Gray and Search Dog Dee for their deployment to Venezuela in support of Earthquake Search and Rescue Operations. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-188 The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Fayann Wooton-Raya, Diana Hernandez, Natalia Rossi, and Elise-Ramacotti of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Team in the Behavioral Wellness Department as the September 2026 Employees of…
A-5) 26-00802SUPERVISOR NELSON Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Fayann Wooton-Raya, Diana Hernandez, Natalia Rossi, and Elise-Ramacotti of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Team in the Behavioral Wellness Department as the September 2026 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara County. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-189 The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation for Lieutenant Ugo Peter “Butch” Arnoldi upon his retirement from the Santa Barbara County’s Sheriff’s Department after over 53 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara Cou…
A-6) 26-00783SUPERVISOR NELSON, SUPERVISOR LEE Adopt a Resolution of Commendation for Lieutenant Ugo Peter “Butch” Arnoldi upon his retirement from the Santa Barbara County’s Sheriff’s Department after over 53 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-190 The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Adopt a Resolution celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center.
A-7) 26-00795SUPERVISOR LEE Adopt a Resolution celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-191 The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program Agreement No. 24-0469-032-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows:
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding a Runbeck Election Services, LLC Contract, as follows:
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; b) Authorized; and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding the Appointment of Jana Petersen to the Operations Board of Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), as follows:
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Appointed; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding county membership in the Local Government Climate Alliance, as follows:
A-12) 26-00782COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Consider recommendations regarding county membership in the Local Government Climate Alliance, as follows: a) Approve the County joining the Local Government Climate Alliance; and b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5). A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Adopt a Resolution amending the 2026 Board of Supervisors' Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to: (1) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria; and (2) Change the meeting location fo…
A-13) 26-00798COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Adopt a Resolution amending the 2026 Board of Supervisors' Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to: (1) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria; and (2) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara. A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-192 The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Approve Budget Revisions Request Nos. 1604; 1613; and 1615 (4/5 Vote Required).
A-14) 26-00805COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Approve Budget Revisions Request Nos. 1604; 1613; and 1615 (4/5 Vote Required). A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding the release of set aside for Deputy Sheriffs' Association Successor Memorandum of Understanding Costs, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Received; and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider Recommendations regarding the Pediatric Trauma Care Fund Distribution Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, as follows:
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Approved plans and specifications, construction agreement, change order authorization, and CEQA exemption for the Davidson Library PSRN site.
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the PSRN Communication Site, Davidson Library project on file in the General Services Capital Projects office; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement (Agreement) for the Davidson Library PSRN Construction Project (Project) in the amount of $344,690.00, with Specialty Construction, Incorporated (Contractor), the lowest responsible bidder, to complete the Project; c) Authorize the Director of General Services or the Director of the Information Technology Department to approve change orders to the Agreement in the aggregate amount not to exceed $29,734.50, as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and d) Determine that the recommended actions continue to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following CEQA guidelines sections: 15301, as the actions consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; 15302, as the actions consist or replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities located on the same site and with the same purpose and capacity; 15303, as the actions consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and installation of small new equipment and facilities in…
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding a Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) Communication Site Construction Contract, Davidson Library Site, County Project No. PRJ-000641, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; c) Authorized; and d) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding the Just Over There LLC county-initiated nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 74-AP-034B, 4038 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, First District, as follows:
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Received and approved; b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; c) Directed; and d) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding the Senate Bill 1 Grant Award for a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) i) and ii) Adopted; and RESOLUTION NO. 26-193 b) and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC (previously AutoMon LLC) (Board Contract [BC] No. 19-085) for Case Management System Modules and Software Maintenance for the…
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, authorized and ratified; Chair to execute; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG)/Wellpath, Department of Behavioral Wellness, and County Health Department 2025 Annual Reports for Medical Services and Mental Health Services at the Juvenile Justi…
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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
Consider recommendations regarding the award of a Contract for Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection, County Project No. 864054, State Project No. 0525000208, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Awarded; c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; d) Authorized; and e) and f) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver on Competition in Purchase of Lindner Recyclingtech America, LLC Replacement Parts for the ReSource Center; Third District, as follows:
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Authorized; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
MeetingSep 1, 2026
Consider recommendations regarding a request for Local Advance Construction Authorization for Highway Bridge Program (HBP): Bonita School Road Bridge Over Santa Maria River (51C-0230), County Project 862367 and a Resolution to Designate th…
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; b) Adopted; and RESOLUTION NO. 26-194 c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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