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Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara January 13 Board of Supervisors Meeting

by Community Contributor • January 9, 2026 • Comments Off

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The next regular meeting of the

County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for

9 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026
County Administration Building, Fourth Floor
105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara

The public may participate virtually or in person at the County Board Hearing Room
in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria.

Notice about Public Participation

E-mail Clerk of the Board

Reuniones de la Junta de Supervisores en español

(Board of Supervisors’ Meetings in Spanish)

El Condado de Santa Bárbara está ofreciendo interpretación en español de las reuniones de la Junta de Supervisores. Véalo en vivo en nuestro canal de YouTube en español, o las personas suscritas a la televisión por cable pueden acceder a la programación secundaria de audio (SAP) en los ajustes de idioma.

Aún se requiere pedir con anticipación la interpretación de los comentarios públicos en español. Para proporcionar comentarios públicos en español, póngase en contacto con la Secretaría de la Junta llamando al (805) 568-2240 antes de las 4:00 p.m. del viernes anterior a la reunión de la Junta.

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ meetings are available in Spanish. Watch live on our Spanish YouTube Channel, or Cable TV subscribers can access Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) in language settings.

Advance requests are still needed to interpret public comment originating in Spanish. To provide public comment in Spanish, contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240, before 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the Board meeting.

The full agenda is comprised of the administrative consent Calendar and departmental policy items. The departmental policy agenda for this meeting is outlined below.

NOTE:
Due to the anticipated length of some agenda items, the Board may choose to reorder items for the best use of time. Times indicated on the agenda are estimates. You may monitor the progress of each meeting via CSBTV Channel 20 or online at https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20.

D1) Board of Supervisors’ 2026 Commission and Committee Appointments
(Estimated Time: 30 minutes)

Summary:
The Board of Supervisors will consider appointments to various Boards, Commissions, and Committees on which Supervisors represent the County. In addition to these assignments, all Supervisors serve on the Boards of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and the Air Pollution Control District and may participate in ad hoc subcommittees as needed. These roles allow Supervisors to actively engage in decision-making on key regional and statewide issues such as transportation, air quality, water, housing, and public health, as required by County and State mandates.

Agenda Item & Attachments

D2) General Services Energy Program Update
(Estimated Time: 20 minutes)

Summary:
The Board will hear an update on the County’s energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts, highlighting major progress and future priorities. Over the past year, the County awarded nine solar agreements projected to save $57 million over 30 years, secured funding for 150 EV charging stations, completed LED lighting upgrades, and retrofitted buildings to operate with net-zero energy. These actions reduced overall energy use by 4 percent despite rising utility costs. Next steps include expanding solar and EV charging, replacing aging gas equipment with electric alternatives, and continuing efficiency upgrades to lower costs and emissions.

Agenda Item & Attachments

D3) Amendments to the Santa Barbara County Code: Outdoor Festivals and Public Nuisances
(Estimated Time: 30 minutes)

Summary:
The Board of Supervisors will consider amending the County Code to strengthen enforcement tools during the unsanctioned Deltopia event in Isla Vista by expanding where and when outdoor festival restrictions and nuisance laws apply. The proposed changes would establish a 72-hour ban on outdoor festivals during Deltopia weekend, broaden enforcement to cover daytime hours when large crowds typically gather, and extend nuisance party regulations to additional unincorporated areas, including The Cove on Ocean Meadow Lanes, where many students reside. These actions are intended to deter unsafe and disruptive parties, improve public safety, reduce strain on first responders, protect nearby neighborhoods, and prevent Deltopia from shifting to new residential areas outside current enforcement boundaries.

Agenda Item & Attachments

The items below are projected to be placed on an upcoming Board of Supervisors’ agenda and are subject to change. These are draft items until the final agenda is created and posted 72 hours or more preceding a Board of Supervisors’ meeting. For information on a particular anticipated item, please contact the department noted.

For any other questions regarding the Board of Supervisors’ agendas, contact the Clerk of the Board Office at (805) 568-2240.

January 2026

EXH Retirement Waiver for Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office
Contact: Susan Farley

Climate Action Plan Progress Report
Community Services Department
Contact: Jesús Armas

Ordinance Streamlining and Housing Accommodation Amendments
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Ben Singer

FY25-26 Q1 Cannabis Update
County Executive Office
Contact: Carmela Beck

Community Workforce Agreement Program Update
General Services/ Public Works Department
Contact: Diana Estorga

Sheriff Enterprise Fleet Management Contract Update
Sheriff’s Office/ General Services
Contact: Gary Warkentin/Ted Teyber

Meetings are broadcast live and rebroadcast on CSBTV Channel 20 according to a schedule provided in each agenda. Videos of each meeting and other County programming are available on our YouTube Channel CSBTV20.

For information about obtaining a videotape of a public hearing or a schedule of CSBTV broadcasts, please call (805) 568-3427.