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Approval of Funding for World Cup Watch Party

Original title: Consider recommendations regarding a First District Discretionary Fund Contribution for World Cup Watch Party Production Services, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Ratify, approve and authorize a contribution payment of $3,762.00 to JC Event Design Inc., DBA Islay Events, for production services associated with the First District’s World Cup Watch Party at the Santa Barbara Library Plaza, funded by the First District’s Discretionary Funds held in Department 990 General Fund Committed Emerging Issues fund balance; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011131 to increase Appropriations of $3,761.78 in the General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies, funded by a release of Committed Emerging Issues fund balance; c) Find that the above program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County, including public recreation, civic engagement, community building, and access to free public programming; and d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Record date · June 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of Supervisors approved a $3,762 payment to JC Event Design Inc. to cover production costs for a World Cup watch party held at the Santa Barbara Library Plaza. The funding is drawn from the First District's discretionary budget.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of $3,762 in public funds from the First District's discretionary budget to pay for event production services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

First District Residents

Residents are the intended audience for the public programming and recreation services funded by this expenditure.

Directly affected

JC Event Design Inc.

The company is the recipient of the $3,762 payment for services rendered.

Key Facts

  • The Board approved a payment of $3,762.00 to JC Event Design Inc. (DBA Islay Events).
  • The payment covers production services for a World Cup Watch Party at the Santa Barbara Library Plaza.
  • Funding is sourced from the First District’s Discretionary Funds (Department 990 General Fund Committed Emerging Issues fund balance).
  • Budget Revision Request No. 0011131 was approved to increase appropriations by $3,761.78.
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  • The Board determined the event meets social needs including public recreation, civic engagement, and community building.
  • The Board determined the action is an administrative activity and not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per section 15378(b)(5).
  • The item required a 4/5 supermajority vote for approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the money for this event come from?
The funds were taken from the First District’s , specifically the Department 990 General Fund Committed Emerging Issues fund balance.
Why was this event exempt from environmental review?
The Board determined that the event is an organizational or administrative activity that does not result in physical changes to the environment, qualifying it for an exemption under guidelines.

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financial connection90% confidence

Discretionary Fund Usage

The payment is explicitly tied to the First District's 'Emerging Issues' fund balance, suggesting this fund is used for ad-hoc community programming.

Connected Entities

JC Event Design Inc., California Environmental Quality Act, Budget Revision Request No. 0011131 and 2 more
OrganizationJC Event Design Inc.“Vendor receiving payment for event production services.”Map →
otherCalifornia Environmental Quality Act“Regulatory framework cited to exempt the event from environmental review.”Map →
otherBudget Revision Request No. 0011131“The specific budget adjustment document associated with this payment.”Map →
OrganizationIslay Events“Doing Business As (DBA) name for JC Event Design Inc.”Map →
locationSanta Barbara Library Plaza“Location of the World Cup watch party.”Map →

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