February 3 Board of Supervisors Meeting.

The next regular meeting of the  County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for  9 a.m. Tuesday, February 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) Proposed Transactions and Use Tax Ballot Measure for June 2026 Primary Election Ballot  (Estimated Time: 45 minutes)  Summary: The Board will consider placing a ballot measure before voters in the unincorporated areas of the County to impose a one percent transactions (sales) and use tax to generate ongoing General Fund revenue. This percentage amount would be added to the current 7.75% rate, resulting in an 8.75% sales tax that would remain below or comparable to surrounding cities, and is estimated to generate approximately $16 million annually to help offset federal funding reductions and address growing projected budget deficits that threaten core community and safety net services. The measure could include a sunset date or remain in effect until ended by voters, with staff recommending a minimum five-year term ending in Fiscal Year 2031–32. Approval would require a four-fifths vote of the Board to place the measure on the ballot and a majority vote of unincorporated area voters. Agenda Item & Attachments D2) Funding Agreement with the City of Carpinteria for Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve Improvements Project  (Estimated Time: 45 minutes)  Summary: The Board will consider approving an $800,000 funding agreement with the City of Carpinteria to support multi-year improvements at the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, Rincon Bluffs Preserve, and related coastal open space areas. The agreement would advance public access, trail and ADA improvements, habitat restoration, and long-term stewardship of these regionally significant coastal resources, while establishing clear reporting and coordination requirements to ensure funds are used in line with conservation goals and community priorities. Approval of this item would accelerate long-planned improvements that enhance recreation, protect sensitive habitats, and strengthen partnerships to preserve one of Santa Barbara County’s most valued coastal open spaces.  Agenda Item & Attachments D3) 2025 General Ordinance Amendment Package  (Estimated Time: 30 minutes)  Summary:  The Board will consider a set of ordinances that update and clean up the County’s zoning rules and repeal the Montecito Growth Management Ordinance to comply with State law. Specifically, the Board is asked to repeal an outdated growth management ordinance in Montecito that is no longer enforceable under Senate Bill 330 and approve a package of minor amendments to the County’s inland, coastal, and Montecito land use and zoning codes. These updates are intended to clarify and simplify existing regulations, correct errors, align local rules with recent changes in State law (including housing density bonus and accessory dwelling unit laws), clarify agricultural enterprise standards, and allow community events such as art, garden, and architecture tours in coastal and Montecito areas. Overall, the actions modernize zoning regulations, improve consistency across codes, and ensure compliance with current State housing and planning requirements.  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 2026 Environmental Justice Element Planning & Development Department Contact: Whitney Wilkinson Sheriff Overtime Report County Executive Office/Auditor/Human Resources/Sheriff's Office Contact: Nicole Parmelee Co-Response Team's Performance Data and Funding Update Sheriff's Office/ Behavioral Wellness Department Contact: Toni Navarro/Bill Brown  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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