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Join Us for the April 1 County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors meeting. Topics Include: Cachuma Lake RV Hookup Sites Fees; Parking Restrictions for Oversized Vehicles; Potential Expansion of Northern Branch Jail

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The next regular meeting of the
County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for 
9 a.m. Tuesday, April 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
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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. 
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) Withdrawal of the Appeal of the Laguna Blanca School Amendment
(Estimated Time: 5 minutes)

Summary: 

The appellant withdrew the appeal of the Laguna Blanca Amendment Project. As a result, the County Planning Commission’s approval is final.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D2) Cachuma Lake Recreational Vehicle Hookup Sites Fee Adjustments
(Estimated Time: 15 minutes) 

Summary: 

The Board will consider increasing fees for Recreational Vehicle (RV) hookups at Cachuma Lake Recreational Area.  The RV hookup sites at Cachuma Lake are currently undergoing a $14 million renovation.  The renovation includes new concrete pads, upgraded electrical pedestals, new water and sewer lines, restroom facility upgrades, and landscaping.  The adopted fees will go into effect once the current RV hookup project is complete.  Cachuma Lake is the only public access to freshwater recreational activities in Santa Barbara County. These upgrades will make the Lake a destination spot for those who like to boat and fish on fresh water.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D3) Parking Restrictions for Oversized Vehicles
(Estimated Time: 20 minutes)

Summary: 

The Board will consider changes to how oversized vehicle parking restrictions are established in Santa Barbara County. Currently, these restrictions require updates to the County Code, a process that takes significant time. The proposed ordinance would allow the Board to approve these restrictions more quickly through resolutions rather than code amendments. This change aims to address concerns about visibility, traffic congestion, and public safety while providing flexibility to adjust restrictions as needed.
Agenda Item & Attachments

D4) Update on Renovations at the Main Jail and Potential Expansion of the Northern Branch Jail
(Estimated Time: 2 hours)

Summary: 

The Board will receive an update on renovations at the Main Jail and consider options for expanding the Northern Branch Jail (NBJ). The Board will decide whether to move forward with building 1, 1.5, or 2 new housing units at the NBJ to replace some or all of the lost capacity of the Main Jail. The decision will impact the total number of beds available in the County’s jail system, as well as long-term staffing and operational costs. The Board will also direct staff to explore funding options for the project and work with the State to adjust the land lease for the NBJ expansion. Additionally, they will review ongoing efforts to manage jail populations; diversion programs; and improve mental health services for incarcerated individuals.
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.
 
April 2025
Retirement Waiver for Contractor on Payroll
Behavioral Wellness Department
Contact: Marilyn Simon-Gersuk
Applicant Appeal of Key Site 26 (Richard’s Ranch) Incompleteness Determination
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Alia Vosburg
Workforce Housing Study
Community Services Department/Planning & Development Department
Contact: Lucille Boss
Long Range Planning Annual Work Plan 
Planning & Development Department
Contact: Alex Tuttle
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