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DIVISIONS PLANNING


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Project Team
Michael Becker - SBCAG, Director of Planning
Dr. Bill Simmons - BCPC, Project Lead
Maria Kelly - BCPC, Project Coordinator
AJ 'Sasha' Burrows - BCPC, Communications Manager

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Broadband Strategic Plan Summary
The completion of a countywide Broadband Strategic Plan is one of the top priorities for SBCAG in 2022 working with the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast (BCPC), regional economic development organizations, cities, county, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Federal and State governments have prioritized funding for communities to access high-performing internet in homes, schools, healthcare, libraries and businesses, and work toward digital inclusion across the county. By the end of the year (2022), Santa Barbara communities will better understand the regional needs of broadband internet infrastructure for residents and businesses. It will also highlight opportunities to take action to increase capacity and disaster preparedness, and encourage industry competition.
Resumen del Plan Estratégico de Banda Ancha
La finalización de un Plan Estratégico de Banda Ancha para todo el condado es una de las principales prioridades de SBCAG en 2022, en colaboración con el Consorcio de Banda Ancha de la Costa del Pacífico (BCPC), las organizaciones regionales de desarrollo económico, las ciudades, el condado y la Banda de Indios Chumash de Santa Ynez. Los gobiernos federales y estatales han priorizado la financiación para que las comunidades accedan a una Internet de alto rendimiento en los hogares, las escuelas, la sanidad, las bibliotecas y las empresas, y trabajen por la inclusión digital en todo el condado. A finales de año (2022), las comunidades de Santa Bárbara comprenderán mejor las necesidades regionales de infraestructura de internet de banda ancha para residentes y empresas. También pondrá de relieve las oportunidades de tomar medidas para aumentar la capacidad y la preparación para las catástrofes y fomentar la competencia del sector
Organizational Structure
Project Development Team
 Jasmine McGinty - County of Santa Barbara
 Chris Chirgwin - Lanspeed CEO and BCPC Member
 Vicki Conner - Econ Alliance
 Sam Cohen - Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
 Jill Foss - 
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
 Russ Leavenway - REACH
 Marjie Kirn - Executive Director, SBCAG
 Bruce Stensile - ​Economic Development Collaborative
Ad-hoc Broadband Committee
 Paula Perotte - Mayor, City of Goleta
 Bob Nelson - 4th District Supervisor, County of Santa Barbara
 Joan Hartman - 3rd District Supervisor, County of Santa Barbara
 Jenelle Osborne - Mayor, City of Lompoc
 Alice Patino - Mayor, City of Santa Maria
Governing Board
 SBCAG Board of Directors
Project Stakeholders
Stakeholders represent a variety of public and private interests representing both broadband providers and broadband consumers. The project team will engage stakeholders to learn, inform the planning effort, and to ensure stakeholders remain knowledgeable of the project’s process.

If you would like to sign-up as a Stakeholder, please send an email to info@sbcag.org or call (805) 961-8900.
Project Timeline
The Broadband Strategic Plan is anticipated to begin in early 2022 and conclude in November 2022.
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Project Documents & Resources
​Final Broadband Strategic Plan
​Broadband Consortium Pacific Coast:  BCPC - Increasing broadband access and adoption Tri-Counties
CALCOG Broadband Resource List:  Broadband Access - California Association of Councils of Governments (calcog.org)
California Public Utilities Commission Broadband:  Broadband Implementation for California
The New Deal Forum: Bridging the Digital Divide
California Emerging Technology Fund: Getting Broadband Ready
California Broadband Council: Broadband for All Action Plan
State of California Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative: Data and Analysis
Golden State Connect: Quality Internet for Rural California

Public Meetings

Date & Time
Meeting Topic
Location
Materials
3/15/2022 @ 6:30 PM
Lompoc City Council
Lompoc, CA
Agenda
3/17/2022 @ 10:00 AM
SBCAG Board Meeting
Santa Barbara, CA
​(Remote option)
Agenda
3/22/2022 @ 6:00 PM
Guadalupe City Council
Guadalupe, CA
Agenda
3/28/2022 @ 6:30 PM
Solvang City Council
Solvang, CA
​(Remote option)
Agenda
4/14/2022 @ 5:30 PM
Lompoc Meeting
Lompoc Adult School & Career Center
TBD
4/26/2022 @ 2:30 - 4 PM
Santa Maria Meeting
Shephard Hall, Santa Maria Public Library
Agenda
4/27/2022 @ 5:30 PM
(Networking @ 5 PM)
Santa Ynez Meeting
Santa Ynez Community Services District
Agenda
5/3/2022 @ 5:30 PM
Santa Maria City Council
Miramonte Community Center
TBD
5/4/2022 @ 5:30 PM​
Guadalupe Meeting
Guadalupe City Hall
Agenda
5/10/2022 @ 5:30 PM
Los Alamos Meeting
Los Alamos Men's Club
Agenda
5/11/2011 @ 6 PM
Guadalupe Meeting
Guadalupe City Hall
Agenda
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(Spanish)
5/16/2022 @ 5:30 PM
​Goleta Meeting
Goleta Council Chambers
Agenda
5/18/2022 @ 6 PM
Orcutt Meeting
Lakeview Jr High School
Agenda
5/19/2022 @ 5:30 PM
Buellton Meeting
​Valley Elementary School
Agenda
5/25/2022 @ 5:30 PM
Santa Barbara Meeting ​
La Casa de Raza
Agenda
​5/26/2022 @ 5:30 PM
​Solvang Meeting
​Solvang City Hall
Agenda
6/1/2022 @ 5:30 PM
Carpinteria Meeting
Carpinteria Auditorium
Agenda
9/15/2022 @ 10 AM
SBCAG Board of Directors Meeting - Draft Plan
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room or via Zoom (link in Agenda)
Agenda
10/10/2022 @ 5:30 PM
Solvang City Council Meeting
Solvang City Hall
Agenda
10/16/2022 
Cuyama Meeting
Cuyama Buckhorn
Agenda
10/18/2022 @ 5:30 PM
​Goleta City Council Meeting
Goleta Council Chambers
Agenda
11/8/2022 @ 6 PM
​Guadalupe City Council Meeting
Guadalupe City Hall
Agenda
11/15/2022 @ 2 PM
Santa Barbara City Council Meeting
Santa Barbara City Hall
Agenda
11/15/2022 @ 5:30 PM
​Santa Maria City Council Meeting
Santa Maria Council Chambers
Agenda
11/29/2022 @ 9 AM
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
Agenda
12/6/2022 @ 5:30 PM
Lompoc City Council Meeting
Lompoc Council Chambers
Agenda
1/26/2023 @ 9 AM
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
Agenda
TBD
Buellton Meeting
TBD
Agenda
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Santa Barbara, CA 93110

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