Joan Hartmann

Orcutt Library Project Funding and Delivery

Estimated project costs range from $28.5 million for a reduced scope to $44 million for an unconstrained facility, requiring approximately $1.8M to $3M annually in debt service over 20 years.

Phase I Oil and Gas Drilling Prohibition

Potential long-term impacts on local oil tax revenues and industry economic output.

Northern Branch Jail Expansion Design

The construction management contract was approved at $5.07 million, with total expansion costs estimated significantly higher.

Abandoned and Wrecked Vessels

Removal costs run between $5,000 and $15,000 per vessel, often borne by nonprofits or public agencies due to a lack of owner insurance.

State Ballot Measures (Props 1 and 45)

Proposition 45 is estimated to cost California taxpayers $100 million annually.

Sheriff's Office Overtime and Staffing

Overtime spending tracks toward a $10 million budget.

Federal Hunt Amendment Opposition

Null

State Budget Impacts on County Services

Directly impacts tens of millions in federal and state funding for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and public health clinics.

Operational Area Oil Spill Contingency Plan

Utility-Scale Solar and Battery Storage Ordinance

Expected to stimulate millions in economic activity and wages through renewable energy construction.

Firearms Retailer Buffer Zones and Moratorium

Minor administrative costs associated with processing mapping and ordinance development.

Election Security and Outreach

Los Olivos Wastewater Loan

$750,000 loan funded by a release of restricted fund balance.

Transient Occupancy Tax Enforcement and Farm Stays

Wives $65,840.11 in tax penalties and interest for an individual operator and triggers potential ordinance revisions.

County Workforce Vacancies and Budgetary Pressures

Balances a $1.66 billion operating budget while addressing multi-million dollar structural deficits and state/federal revenue shortfalls.

Resilient Cuyama Valley Initiative Grant

Application seeks up to $27.5 million in state funds with local match provided by partners.

Beekeeping Ordinance Evaluation

Staff time for ordinance development.

Emergency Preparedness and Office of Emergency Management Structure

Involves administrative resource allocations and upcoming independent program assessment costs.

Catalytic Converter Theft Regulations

Minor administrative enforcement costs.

Santa Ynez Unit Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Fee Reassessment

Generates $628,350 in additional mitigation fees for local coastal grant programs.

Approval of Minutes of the October 6, 2026 Meeting

Adoption of Administrative Consent Agenda

Correctional Healthcare Services Monitoring Report (Item A-13)

Reschedule Hearing Dates for Items A-30 and A-31

Waiver of Retirement Exclusion for Alicia Jacobson (Departmental Item 1)

Orcutt Library Project Status Update and Funding Direction (Departmental Item 2)

Operational Area Oil Spill Contingency Plan Update (Departmental Item 4)

Northern Branch Jail Project Schematic Design Update (Departmental Item 3)

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Michael Edwards as a 2026 Montecito Citizen of the Year.

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dana Hansen as a 2026 Montecito Citizen of the Year.

Consider recommendations regarding Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) Bulk Citrus Regulatory Program Agreement No. 26-0325-012-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows:

Consider recommendations regarding Detector Dog Team Program Agreement No. 26-0344-010-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows:

Consider recommendations regarding High Risk Pest Exclusion Agreement No. 26-0399-000-SG with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows:

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families for Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026-2028, as follows:

Consider recommendations regarding the November 3, 2026 General Election - persons to be determined and appointed by the Board of Supervisors to Special District Offices, as follows:

Consider recommendations regarding the Cachuma Yurt Loop Waterline, Project No. PRJ-001050, Award of Construction Contract; Third District, as follows:

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement to Provide Affordable Housing and Rental Restrictive Covenant for Mission Isla Vista Partners, LP Housing Development, 24DVP-00005, 24CDP-00021, 26RVP-00010, Second District, as follows:

Adopt a Resolution to approve the 2027 Board of Supervisors’ schedule of meeting dates and locations.

Approve Budget Revision Requests Nos. 1594; 1745; 1749; 1750; 1751; and 1752 (4/5 Vote Required); and 1744 (Majority Vote Required).

Consider recommendations regarding donation of one surplus 2003 International 7400 4x4 Type 3 Fire Engine to Allan Hancock Joint Community College District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Awarded, approved and authorized; Chair to execute; c) Authorized; and d) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) and b) Received and filed; and c) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) and b) Approved.

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: November 10, 2026 in Santa Barbara (EST. TIME 45 MINS.)

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Approved and authorized; and c) Approved.

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: November 17, 2026 in Santa Maria (EST. TIME 1 HR.); and Revised recommendation a) iii) 1), as follows: "...and continuing this item for final adoptio

that this matter be approved

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved.

Approval of Minutes of the October 6, 2026 Meeting

Orcutt Library Project Status Update and Funding Direction (Departmental Item 2)

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Authorized; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, directed and ratified; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Authorized; and c) Approved.

that this matter be adopted

that this matter be adopted

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: November 10, 2026 in Santa Barbara (EST. TIME 30 MINS.)

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Adopted; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved.

approve the minutes

that this matter be adopted

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved; b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; c) Authorized; and d) Approved.

that this matter be approved

that this matter be adopted

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Received and directed; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; b) Approved and authorized; and c) Approved.

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: November 10, 2026 in Santa Barbara (EST. TIME 20 MINS.)

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; b) Authorized; and c) and d) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Received and filed; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Authorized; and b) and c) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved.

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Adopted; and b) Approved.

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: November 10, 2026 in Santa Maria (EST. TIME 40 MINS.); and Revised recommendation a) iii) 1), as follows: "...and continuing this item for final adop

that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Received and filed; b) i) Approved; b) ii) Provided direction and further directed staff to include ongoing costs; b) iii) Provided direction; b) iv) and v)

Northern Branch Jail Project Schematic Design Update (Departmental Item 3)

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Santa Barbara Foresters, the 2026 National Baseball Congress World Series Champions.

Consider recommendations regarding Award of Contract for Maria Ygnacio Bike Path Storm Repairs Project, County Project No. 25STM3-2N04; Second District...

Consider recommendations regarding the award of a contract to Blackbird Architects, Inc. for Construction Support Services on 720864 Santa Claus Lane Streetscape and Coastal Access Improvements Projec

Consider recommendations regarding employee benefit insurance program renewals for Calendar Year 2027...

Adopt a Resolution honoring 60 years of Regional Partnership through the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG).

Consider recommendations regarding the commencement of the 2026-2027 Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Grant Cycle...

Consider recommendations regarding the Los Olivos Community Services District request for a no-interest loan from Santa Barbara County Water Agency, Third District...

Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Adopting a Records Retention Schedule and Authorizing Electronic Storage and Lawful Disposition for the Department of General Services...

Consider recommendations regarding the North and Central County Pavement Rehabilitation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; County Project No. 820812N; Fourth and Fifth Districts...

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Gregg Carty for a lifetime of community service.

Adopt a Resolution commending the Carpinteria Avocado Festival on it’s 40th Anniversary.