Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Eleanor Gartner’s organization
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board meeting included a report from the CEO covering county housing development statistics, community preparations for El Nino storm impacts, and a video series providing insights into the elections office operations. Administrative actions included the handling of agenda item withdrawals and votes on various administrative items. The Board formally proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
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Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting
The commission discussed several items, including bylaw changes regarding associate member eligibility for board service. They approved a recommendation to allow and reimburse commissioners for attendance at the upcoming Land Use and Planning conference. Additionally, they received reports on the status of the annual conference in Sacramento, including registration and hotel information, and updates from the Legislative Committee regarding proposed legislative bills of interest, specifically concerning petition expiration dates and tax exchange agreement waivers for special districts.
Sep 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Planning Commission, County of Santa Barbara Planning Commission Meeting
The commission held a workshop regarding ministerial streamlining ordinance amendments, aiming to simplify the permitting process by reducing discretionary actions. The meeting also included discussion on the Eastern Galita Valley Community Plans regulation amendments. Additionally, a director's report was presented, covering recent board actions related to an oil and gas ordinance, a moratorium on retail firearms stores, and airport land use plan consistency amendments. The commission also received an overview of upcoming development projects scheduled for future review.
Sep 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Montecito Planning Commission Special Meeting
The meeting was a special hearing serving as a workshop regarding proposed amendments to the land use and development code and coastal zoning ordinance. The commission discussed the implementation of ministerial permitting and streamlining processes, with a specific focus on balancing the county's desire for consistent development standards with the unique requirements and character of the Montecito community. Deliberations covered the impact of these changes on design review procedures, specifically concerning the size of additions, accessory dwelling units, and fence heights.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
