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Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara — Join Us for the Jan. 14 Board of Supervisors meeting, more news

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The next meeting of the County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for
9 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building
Board Hearing Room
511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria
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) Proposed Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District
(Estimated Time: 30 minutes)

Summary: 

The Board continues consideration of the establishment of the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District. The district would levy assessments to all wine-tasting facilities in Santa Barbara County. The annual assessment would be 1% of gross sales revenue of purchases made within the state and the funds would be used for promotion and engagement efforts. A final public hearing for the Board to consider adoption will occur on February 11, 2025.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D2) Update on Cannabis Taxation, Compliance, and Enforcement
(Estimated Time: 20 minutes)  

Summary: 

The Board will hear an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, business licensing, and enforcement from

July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024,

the first quarter of the fiscal year.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D3) Cannabis Odor Abatement
(Estimated Time: 60 minutes)

 

Summary: 

The Board will consider amendments to the County’s cannabis regulations to address ongoing concerns about odor impacts on surrounding communities. The proposed changes aim to improve odor control measures for mixed-light cannabis cultivation operations while providing a reasonable timeline for implementation and a process for operators facing legitimate challenges.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D4) Transforming the Experience of

Aging in Santa Barbara County  
(Estimated Time: 30 minutes)

 

Summary: 

The Board will hear findings and recommendations from the “Aging Well in Santa Barbara County” report that was released by the Santa Barbara County Adult & Aging Network. This report details the needs and vulnerabilities of a rapidly aging and diversifying population in Santa Barbara County.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D5) Possible Revisions to the Encampment Response Protocol and Safe Parking Program; Consideration of a Safe Sleeping Program
(Estimated Time: 60 minutes)

 

Summary: 

The Board will consider amendments to the Santa Barbara County Encampment Response Protocol, including whether or not to require refraining from enforcement of anti-camping laws against unhoused individuals without first offering them adequate shelter. The Board will also discuss changes to County processes concerning the establishment and approval of parking restrictions. Staff will seek specific direction concerning the possible modifications to the Countywide safe parking strategy and direction on pursuing the development of Safe Sleeping locations in the unincorporated County.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D6) Request to Enter into Contract Negotiations for Healthcare Services at the Sheriff’s Jails and Medical Services at Probation’s Juvenile Justice Center
(Estimated Time: 90 minutes)

 

Summary: 

The Board will consider authorizing the Sheriff’s Office and Probation Department to enter into contract negotiations with California Forensic Medial Group (CFMG) for an Agreement to continue to provide healthcare (medical and mental health) services at the Sheriff’s jails and to continue to provide medical services at Probation’s Juvenile Justice Center.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D7)  Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program
(Estimated Time: 30 minutes)

 

Summary: 

The Board will hear a report on the unsafe and substandard housing conditions of rental housing units in the community of Isla Vista and discuss a potential pilot rental housing inspection program.
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.
 
February 2025
Appeal of PC Approval of Blanco Grading for Access Road Improvements Project
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Kevin De Los Santos
Alternative Sentencing Program Annual Update
Sheriff’s Office
Contact: Kenny Callahan
Senate Bill 9, Telecommunication Facilities, and Other Minor Ordinance Amendments
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Corina Venegas-Martin
Coastal Resource Mitigation Fund 2024-2025 Cycle
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Katie Nall
Outdoor Lighting, Signs, and Miscellaneous Ordinance Amendments
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Ben Singer
California Coastal Commission’s Conditional Certification of an Amendment to the Local Coastal Program Regarding the Housing Bill Implementation Project Ordinance Amendments
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Lila Spring
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