The next regular meeting of the
County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for
10 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025
County Administration Building
Board Hearing Room, 4th 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.
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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.
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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.
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D1) Extra-Help Services and Retirement Waiver
(Estimated Time: 5 minutes)
Summary:
The Board will consider a request to hire a retired employee as Extra Help from the Community Services Department. Per California Government Code, the Board must approve this hiring decision because less than 180 days have passed since the retirement of this employee.
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D2) Community Corrections Partnership Jail Data Analysis Report
(Estimated Time: 45 minutes)
Summary:
The Board will receive a report on updated county jail population data and recommendations from the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) aimed at reducing the jail population and improving system efficiency. These include strengthening data collection, updating policies, expanding existing diversion and alternative-sentencing strategies, and the creation of a Jail Population Review and Advisory Team (JPRAT) to identify individuals eligible for release and improve coordination across justice and behavioral health agencies.
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D3) Community Corrections Partnership’s Warrant Analysis and Strategies
(Estimated Time: 30 minutes)
Summary:
The Board will receive a presentation from the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) on Santa Barbara County’s active warrant inventory, including an analysis of warrant types, how recently they were issued, and current efforts to reduce the backlog. The review found that active warrants are at a 15-year low and that only 4% involve the most serious offenses, reflecting ongoing progress in clearing warrants that no longer need to remain in the system. This presentation responds to the Board’s June 2025 request for a deeper understanding of why nearly 10,000 warrants were outstanding and for recommendations to improve long-term warrant management. The CCP’s Warrant Ad-Hoc Subcommittee, made up of justice system partners, examined existing practices and developed strategies to help ensure warrants are processed more efficiently and consistently going forward.
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D4) Hearing to Consider Soutar Appeal of the County Planning Commission Approval of the Mission Isla Vista Partners LP Housing Development
(Estimated Time: 45 minutes)
Summary:
The Board will consider an appeal of a proposed housing project in Isla Vista that would add new multi-unit housing, including affordable units. The appellants argue the project does not meet parking, environmental, or Coastal Plan requirements. When the Board last reviewed this item in September, it requested clarification on parking, transit access, and affordability. Since then, the applicant has submitted updated plans that add dedicated parking for affordable units, expand bicycle storage, and provide clearer transit-access commitments. Because the project qualifies for the State Density Bonus Law, it is entitled to certain incentives and reduced parking requirements, and County staff find it meets all objective planning and coastal standards. Staff therefore recommend denying the appeal and allowing the project to move forward.
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D5) Proposed Fee Ordinance to Update Transportation Impact Mitigation Fees for the Goleta and Orcutt Planning Areas
(Estimated Time: 45 minutes)
Summary:
The Board will consider updating the Transportation Impact Mitigation Fees for the Goleta and Orcutt Planning Areas. These fees, paid by developers of new projects, fund transportation improvements like road and signal upgrades to address congestion from growth. The update reflects current costs, planned projects, and new land use categories based on the latest transportation data. If approved, the new fees will take effect 60 days after adoption.
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D6) Proposed Fee Ordinance Update for Planning and Development Department
(Estimated Time: 60 minutes)
Summary:
The Board will consider updating and simplifying the Planning and Development Department’s fee structure to ensure fees reflect the true cost of providing permitting and regulatory services. An independent study found current fees no longer keep pace with rising costs and new regulations, and the proposed changes would improve transparency, align with industry standards, and support the County’s full cost-recovery policy. These updates affect planning, building, film, cannabis, and petroleum permit fees.
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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.
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December 2025
2026 Legislative Platform and Federal/State Advocacy Updates
County Executive Office
Contact: Brittany Odermann
Five-Year Forecast
County Executive Office
Contact: Paul Clementi
Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget Status Report
County Executive Office
Contact: Paul Clementi
Draft Request For Proposals (RFP) for Affordable Housing Partnership Development Services
Community Services Department/ General Services Department
Contact: Lucille Boss
Ordinance Streamlining and Housing Accommodation Amendments
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Ben Singer
Review the Prepared Findings for Approval of the Appeals and Denial of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for Sable Offshore Corporation
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Errin Briggs
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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.
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