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Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors to hold meeting

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The next regular meeting of the
County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for 
9 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025
County Administration Building
Board Hearing Room, 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) 2024 Santa Barbara County Crop & Livestock Report
(Estimated Time: 15 minutes)

Summary: 

The Board will receive the 2024 Annual Crop and Livestock Report from the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, which will highlight the top county agricultural commodities and commodity groups. Agriculture remains Santa Barbara County’s leading industry with a gross production value of $2 billion in 2024, an increase of 7.1% over 2023. Strawberries remained the top crop.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D2) 2024 Tri-County Regional Energy Network Impact Report
(Estimated Time: 30 minutes) 

Summary: 

The Board will hear an update from the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) a partnership between Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties that brings state funding back to the region to support energy efficiency programs. The update highlights 3C-REN’s 2024 accomplishments, including incentives for energy-saving home and business upgrades, workforce training, and new programs for farms and critical facilities.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D3) Central Coast Community Energy Annual Update
(Estimated Time: 30 minutes)

Summary: 

The Board will hear an annual update from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) on its recent activities, including information on energy procurement, available energy programs, and local participation in these programs. The County of Santa Barbara became a member of 3CE, an existing Community Choice Aggregation provider, in 2019. Participating in 3CE provides a higher percentage of carbon-free and renewable electricity, giving local governments greater control over their electricity sources while delivering competitive rates.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D4) Richards Ranch Reorganization – Tax Exchange Update
(Estimated Time: 40 minutes)

Summary: 

The Board will hear an update on tax negotiations between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Maria, part of a proposed annexation of 43.67 acres (four connected parcels) into the City as part of the Richards Ranch Reorganization. Before the annexation can move forward, both the County and the City must agree on how to share property tax revenue. If they reach an agreement, LAFCO will schedule a hearing to decide whether to approve the annexation.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D5) Appeal of the County Planning Commission Approval of the G&K Farm/K&G Flower – Cannabis Processing Structure Design Review Project
(Estimated Time: 45 minutes)

Summary: 

The Board will consider an appeal challenging the design of a 25,000 square foot cannabis processing building in Toro Canyon. Appeal issues raised about the project include height and size of the structure, conflicts with local planning guidelines, and increased traffic concerns, among other issues. Staff reviewed the appeal and finds the issues raised are without merit.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D6) Update on Cannabis Taxation, Permitting, Licensing, and Enforcement – Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-25
(Estimated Time: 20 minutes)

Summary: 

The Board will receive a third quarter summary of the County’s cannabis program, including tax revenue, permitting, licensing, enforcement, and new odor control requirements.  The report also outlines upcoming changes to cultivation acreage caps and continued efforts to streamline the business licensing process.
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.
 
July 2025
Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay Ordinance
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Lila Spring
Orcutt & Providence Landing CFD’s
Community Services Department
Contact: Andrew Myung
CPI Adjustment for Library Special Tax Rate for CSA 3
Community Services Department
Contact: Andrew Myung
Open Space Element Update – Project Scoping
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Julie Harris
Consider the Use of FEMA’s Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)
Public Works Department
Contact: Matt Griffin
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.

Helpful Links:

Understanding the Board of Supervisors’ hearing process

2025 Calendar of Scheduled Board of Supervisors’ Meetings