March 3 Board of Supervisors Meeting.

The next regular meeting of the  County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for  9 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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) Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver   (Estimated Time: 5 minutes)  Summary: The Board will consider a request to hire a retired employee as Extra Help from the County Executive Office. Per California Government Code, the Board must approve this hiring decision because less than 180 days have passed since the retirement of this employee. Agenda Item & Attachments D2) Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations for San Simeon Oaks Village  (Estimated Time: 5 minutes)  Summary: The Board will consider approving up to $30 million in tax-exempt bonds to help finance San Simeon Oaks Village, a proposed 106-unit affordable housing development in unincorporated Goleta. The project will serve households earning 30% to 70% of the area median income, including units for homeless veterans and Santa Barbara Unified School District employees. The bonds will be repaid from project revenues and will not create a financial obligation for the County or the State.  Agenda Item & Attachments D3) Fiscal Year 2026-27 Preliminary Budget Outlook Update  (Estimated Time: 1 hour)  Summary: The Board will receive an early overview of the FY 2026–27 budget and proposed reductions, review projected deficits for FY 2027–28, and provide guidance on key policy decisions to address significant shortfalls driven by State and federal policy changes, revenue shortfalls, and structural operating gaps. Departments have submitted proposed reductions, which are under review and subject to change. This update does not request final decisions but rather seeks clarity from the Board on priorities, tolerances, and preferences so that departments and the County Executive Office may refine proposals prior to the County’s Preliminary Budget presentations at the Budget Workshops in April.  Agenda Item & Attachments D4) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Budget Status Report  (Estimated Time: 20 minutes)  Summary: The Board will hear the second quarter budget status report showing a projected $2.2 million General Fund surplus, well below recent years, driven by stronger-than-expected tax and interest revenues but reduced by lower Parks revenues and a $9.6 million Sheriff’s Office deficit largely due to overtime. The Board is also asked to provide feedback on proposed additional oversight of Sheriff spending and may give further direction to help control costs and maintain the County’s fiscal stability through the end of the fiscal year. Agenda Item & Attachments D5) Five-Year Capital Improvement Program  (Estimated Time: 35 minutes)  Summary: The Board will receive and review the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program outlining nearly $885 million in planned investments to maintain and improve County buildings, roads, bridges, parks, and other infrastructure. The plan prioritizes health and safety, legal mandates, maintenance, energy efficiency, and accessibility, while noting a $608 million deferred maintenance backlog. Due to ongoing budget constraints, no new one-time discretionary projects are recommended this year beyond the required County Arts Fund contribution of $212,000.  Agenda Item & Attachments D6) Economic Impact of the Creative Economy in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties  (Estimated Time: 30 minutes)  Summary: The Board will receive a new report from the UCSB Economic Forecast Project on the economic impact of the creative economy in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, along with a local snapshot for Santa Barbara County. The report finds that arts and culture are a significant economic driver, generating millions in tax revenue and supporting higher-than-average wages and jobs.   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. March 2026 Extra Help and Retirement Waiver for Anne Ortiz Child Support Services Contact: Lucia Reyes Environmental Justice Element Planning & Development Department Contact: Zoe Carlson Community Workforce Agreement Program Update General Services Department/Public Works Department Contact: Diana Estorga Cannabis Odor Abatement Technology Time Extensions Planning & Development Department Contact: Errin Briggs Draft Plan of the Inaugural Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan Behavioral Wellness Department Contact: Toni Navarro/Natalia Rossi 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 2026 Calendar of Scheduled Board of Supervisors' Meetings

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