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Board reviews 5‑year Capital Improvement Program; staff recommends $109.7M in projects and one‑time allocations
Summary
General Services, Public Works and Community Services presented the five‑year CIP (FY2025‑26 through FY2029‑30) totaling about $109.7 million in proposed projects; the board gave preliminary nonbinding approval and referred applicable projects to planning departments for conformity review.
County staff on March 11 presented the five‑year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2025‑26 through 2029‑30, proposing $109.73 million in projects across General Services, Public Works and Community Services (Parks). The board gave preliminary, nonbinding conceptual approval and referred projects needing planning review to the Planning Commission.
Staff highlighted completed and ongoing projects (courthouse roof phases, Regional Fire Communication Center, Santa Barbara probation headquarters, Goleta BESS, Kyrielle Waterloop and other multi‑year investments) and described a steering‑committee evaluation process used to rank nominations. Staff said the energy division has secured nearly $4.7 million for electric‑vehicle charging expansion, completed a decarbonization roadmap and is working on solar/battery microgrid procurements and building energy management systems.
Public Works outlined transportation, flood control and resource‑recovery priorities, including the Modoc multi‑use path (construction funding secured) and repair work following storms. Parks described prioritized coastal and access improvements and leveraged grant and insurance funds to advance some projects.
The Board received the CIP, granted preliminary conceptual approval, asked staff to forward projects to the Planning Commission for consistency review under Government Code Section 65401–65402, and found the board action not subject to CEQA (administrative, 15378(b)(5)). The board then moved to adopt recommended allocations for one‑time discretionary funding as presented in the staff report.
Ending: The CIP will advance through budget hearings and project‑specific environmental and design reviews; staff will return as projects proceed.
