May 12 Board of Supervisors Meeting.

The next regular meeting of the  County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for  9 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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) Extra-Help Services and Retirement Waiver for Information Technology  Department   (Estimated Time: 5 minutes)  Summary: The Board will consider a request to hire a retired employee as Extra Help, from the Information Technology Department. The Board must approve these hiring decisions because less than 180 days have passed since the retirement of this employee.         Agenda Item & Attachments D2) Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility Report FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 (Estimated Time: 25 minutes)  Summary:  The Board will hear the annual report on the operations of the County’s Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), summarizing key activities, client data, and regulatory updates for FY 2024‑25 and the first half of FY 2025‑26. The PHF is a 16‑bed locked inpatient psychiatric facility that provides 24‑hour care and must meet rigorous State and Federal standards.     Agenda Item & Attachments D3) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2028 Public Safety Realignment Plan  (Estimated Time: 45 minutes)  Summary:  The Board will consider the FY 2026–2028 Public Safety Realignment Plan, which outlines how State realignment funds will support programs, services, and staffing aimed at reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for justice‑involved individuals. The Plan reflects collaboration among Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) partner agencies and includes the FY 2026–2027 realignment budget, new and ongoing program investments, and one‑time allocations for initiatives such as holistic defense, mental health diversion support, treatment beds, jail programming, and Proposition 36 staffing. The $24 million budget is fully funded by State revenue with no cost to the County’s General Fund.  Agenda Item & Attachments D4) Zoning Ordinance Ministerial Streamlining Briefing  (Estimated Time: 45 minutes)  Summary:  The Board of Supervisors will receive a report and provide direction on proposed updates to Santa Barbara County’s zoning ordinances aimed at streamlining and simplifying the permitting process for certain residential and commercial projects. The proposed changes would expand the types of projects eligible for faster, ministerial approvals — reducing permit timelines, costs, public hearings, and appeal requirements for some housing, accessory structures, small commercial projects, and minor property improvements. This effort represents Phase 3 of this streamlining effort, which has already included updates to shopping center zoning, outdoor lighting and sign standards, housing accommodations, and other process improvement measures.  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. June 2026 California Municipal Finance Authority Financing of Tax-Exempt Facility Bonds on Behalf of Orchard Terrace Treasurer-Tax Collector Department Contact: LeAnne Hagerty Solid Waste Tipping Fees, Maximum Franchised Collection Rates, and New Cuyama Parcel Fees for FY 26/27 Planning Works Department Contact: Mackenzie Forgey CSA 12 Mission Canyon Sewer District Public Works Department Contact: Kevin Thompson Laguna County Sanitation District Rates and Fees Public Works Department Contact: Kevin Thompson Streetlighting for CSA 3, 31 & SBNCLD – No Rate Increase  Public Works Department Contact: Kevin Thompson Ordinance Amending the Public Works Department Subdivision Map and Document Review Fee Schedule – Surveyor Division Public Works Department Contact: Alexander Jevremovic  FY 2025-26 Third Quarter Budget Status Report County Executive Office Contact: Paul Clementi  Chapter 50 Cannabis Licensing Ordinance Amendment County Executive Office Contact: Carmela Beck  Cannabis Business License Fee Ordinance Amendment County Executive Office Contact: Carmela Beck  HCD’s Affordable Housing Annual Action Plan Community Services Department Contact: Joe Dzvonik  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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