Santa Barbara County, CA

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors holds its regular meeting on October 6, 2026, at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara, with remote participation available. The agenda is largely procedural and consent-based: most items are proclamations and routine contracts that will be acted on in a single roll-call vote unless pulled for separate discussion. The supplied agenda text ends mid-item at A-17, so the full list of items is not available in this record.

• Consent item A-13: interdepartmental MOU between Behavioral Wellness and Social Services for one dedicated Eligibility Worker, estimated revenue to DSS of $173,465.00 per year starting FY 2026-2027
• Consent item A-14: revenue agreement with Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for alcohol and drug early intervention and substance use disorder treatment services, projected revenue $65,656.00, September 15, 2026 through June 30, 2027
• Consent item A-15: second amendment with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for Champion Healing Center mental health rehabilitation and justice-involved conservatee services, increasing the contract by $1,181,800.00 to a total maximum not to exceed $29,571,800.00 through June 30, 2028
• Consent item A-16: services agreement with Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project for early intervention mental health and substance use services, maximum $200,000.00, August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
• Consent item A-17: regranting agreement with The Fund for Santa Barbara to administer a sixth cycle of the Racial Equity Grant Program, maximum $275,000.00, October 6, 2026 through June 30, 2028

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will convene to handle a consent agenda of administrative items, including budget revisions, grant acceptances, and contract approvals. Key actions include a $74,482.33 agreement with Alcor Solutions for ServiceNow licensing, a $271,000 grant for the impaired driver prosecution program, and a $135,975 grant for the Next Generation Warning System. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major land-use or policy decisions listed.

• Approve $74,482.33 agreement with Alcor Solutions for ServiceNow licenses (May 2026–June 2029)
• Accept $271,000 California OTS grant for Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program
• Accept $135,975 FY2025 Next Generation Warning System grant from CalOES
• Adopt resolutions honoring SBCAG 60th anniversary, Carpinteria Avocado Festival 40th anniversary, and others
• Approve Budget Revision Requests No. 1694 and No. 1660

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors extended its temporary moratorium on new firearm and ammunition retail sales by 10 months and 15 days, to August 6, 2027, on a 4-1 vote. It also adopted a package of Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan amendments replacing Airport Approach (F) overlay zones with Airport Safety (AS) zones across several community plans and the coastal zoning ordinance. In consent items, the Board approved a $2,839,774 pavement rehabilitation contract, a $750,000 no-interest loan to the Los Olivos Community Services District, and 2027 employee benefit insurance renewals. The Board also directed staff to draft beekeeping regulations and authorized a Transformative Climate Communities grant application for the Cuyama Valley.

• Extended firearm retail sales interim urgency moratorium to August 6, 2027 (4-1, Nelson no)
• Adopted ALUCP consistency amendments replacing Airport Approach (F) zones with Airport Safety (AS) zones (4-0, Lavagnino absent)
• Approved introduction of ordinance regulating possession of catalytic converters; second reading set for October 6, 2026 (5-0)
• Awarded $2,839,774 North and Central County Pavement Rehabilitation contract to Souza Engineering Contracting, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 no-interest loan to Los Olivos Community Services District for sewage design and environmental review (5-0)
• Approved 2027 employee benefit insurance renewals, including 10.7% premium increases for Blue Shield and Kaiser HMO plans (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing the 'Hunt Amendment' in H.R. 8800, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (3-1, Nelson no; Hartmann recused)
• Directed staff to draft beekeeping ordinance amendments and return within six months (4-0, Lavagnino absent)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with several administrative items, including a construction contract for the Cachuma Fireside Amphitheater renovation, a $2 million HUD grant for the Orcutt Library, and a $398,197 subrecipient agreement for youth supportive housing. The board will also receive the CEO's report and consider responses to a grand jury report on gangs in schools. Most items are routine approvals, with no major policy debates listed.

• Award $569,819 contract to Coastal Excavation and Construction Inc. for Cachuma Fireside Amphitheater renovation (Third District)
• Authorize $2 million HUD Community Project Funding grant for Orcutt Library acquisition and preconstruction (Fourth District)
• Approve $398,197 subrecipient agreement with Channel Island YMCA for youth-focused Permanent Supportive Housing
• Increase outside counsel Ervin Cohen and Jessup LLP contract to $900,000 and extend to June 30, 2028
• Adopt responses to 2025-2026 Grand Jury report on gangs in schools

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors adopted Phase I Oil and Gas Prohibition Ordinance Amendments, amending the Land Use and Development Code (Ordinance No. 5303), the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 5304), and the Coastal Land Use Plan (Resolution No. 26-209), and authorized submitting the coastal amendments to the California Coastal Commission (Resolution No. 26-210). The vote was 3-2, with Supervisors Lee, Capps, and Hartmann in favor and Supervisors Nelson and Lavagnino opposed. The rest of the meeting was largely a consent agenda of administrative items, all approved 5-0, including contracts, grants, budget revisions, and appointments. In closed session, the Board reported no reportable action.

• Adopted Phase I Oil and Gas Prohibition Ordinance Amendments, including LUDC Ordinance No. 5303 and CZO Ordinance No. 5304 (3-2; Ayes: Lee, Capps, Hartmann; Noes: Nelson, Lavagnino)
• Adopted CLUP amendment Resolution No. 26-209 and authorized submitting coastal amendments to the California Coastal Commission, Resolution No. 26-210 (3-2)
• Approved minutes of the September 1, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Authorized $398,197.00 subrecipient agreement with Channel Island YMCA for youth-focused Permanent Supportive Housing program (5-0)
• Awarded $569,819.00 contract to Coastal Excavation and Construction Inc. for Cachuma Fireside Amphitheater Renovation, with change orders up to $40,990.00 (5-0)
• Authorized $2 million CPF Grant Agreement No. B-23-CP-CA-0098 with HUD for Orcutt Library and approved Budget Revision Request No. 1670 (5-0)
• Approved $2,318,748.80 agreement with WEST Environmental Services and Technology, Inc. for environmental services at 2936 Industrial Parkway, Santa Maria, with changes up to $231,874.88 (5-0)
• Awarded $2,207,700.00 contract to Beador Construction Company, Inc. for Mission Canyon Road Storm Repairs, total authorization up to $2,405,135.00 (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will review various administrative items, including budget revisions and contract amendments. The agenda includes several resolutions for proclamations, commendations, and honorary recognitions.

• Amendment to Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program for $473,072.00
• Runbeck Election Services, LLC contract for $17,500.00
• Amendment to Rimôn, P.C. legal services contract for a total not to exceed $185,000.00
• Budget revision to increase Deputy Sheriffs' Association costs by $812,100.00
• Pediatric Trauma Care Fund distribution to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital up to $420,000.00

The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to county zoning and land-use rules for utility-scale solar projects, adopting three ordinances and related resolutions on a 4-1 vote with Supervisor Nelson dissenting. The Board also adopted a 45-day interim urgency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on new firearms retailers in unincorporated areas, directing staff to draft permanent buffer-zone rules. Most other items were routine administrative approvals on the consent agenda, including contracts, budget revisions, and honorary resolutions.

• Adopted Utility-Scale Solar ordinance amendments, including three ordinances and resolutions amending the Land Use Element, Coastal Land Use Plan, and Agricultural Preserve rules (4-1, Nelson no)
• Adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 5302 imposing a 45-day moratorium on new firearms retailers in unincorporated areas (4-1, Nelson no)
• Approved $1,291,191 contract with Toro Enterprises for Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection project (5-0)
• Approved $344,690 contract with Specialty Construction for Davidson Library public safety radio site (5-0)
• Approved $812,100 budget revision for Sheriff salaries and benefits from set-aside funds (5-0)
• Approved $473,072 amendment to Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program agreement (5-0)
• Approved county joining the Local Government Climate Alliance (4-1, Nelson no)
• Approved $420,000 agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for pediatric trauma care fund distributions (5-0)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will convene to handle a consent agenda of administrative items, including setting property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year, accepting grant funds, and approving various contracts. The board will also receive a report from the County Executive Officer on programs and updates. Public comment is available in person, via Zoom, or by email.

• Adopt resolution establishing property tax rates for FY 2026-2027
• Approve $395,332 grant from Sierra Health Foundation for Proposition 36 behavioral health facility renovations
• Approve $400,000 contract with Lightfully Behavioral Health for day rehabilitation and intensive treatment services
• Approve $200,000 CDBG subrecipient agreement with St. Vincent's Institution for roof replacement
• Authorize RFP for contract film commissioner up to $150,000

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to grant a Transient Occupancy Tax appeal for Jeremy and Megan Raff, waiving $65,840.11 in penalties and interest, and directed staff to explore revising the TOT ordinance regarding farmstays. The Board also unanimously adopted official responses to several 2025-2026 Grand Jury reports, approved various budget revisions and agreements, and set upcoming public hearing dates.

• Approved minutes of the August 18, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming August 26, 2026 as Women’s Equality Day (5-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing FY 2026-2027 property tax rates and levying taxes (5-0)
• Approved $395,332 grant agreement and budget revision for Proposition 36 behavioral health funds (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 services agreement with Lightfully Behavioral Health for day rehabilitation and treatment services (5-0)
• Approved subordination of a $1,488,000 County loan for the Patterson Point Affordable Housing Project (5-0)
• Approved a $200,000 CDBG agreement with St. Vincent's Institution for roof replacement (5-0)
• Overturned Treasurer-Tax Collector's determination and waived $65,840.11 in TOT penalties and interest for Jeremy and Megan Raff (3-2)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will convene to handle routine administrative items, including budget transfers, audit plans, and appointments. The most consequential item is authorizing acceptance of a Homekey+ state grant for the Calle Real Family Village permanent supportive housing project. The board will also consider several election consolidations and contract amendments.

• Homekey+ Calle Real Family Village Standard Agreement (Second District) - authorize grant acceptance for permanent supportive housing
• Year End Transfers and Revisions of Appropriations for FY 2025-2026 (4/5 vote required)
• Sheriff's Office Overtime Analysis Report for July 2025 through June 2026
• Outside Litigation Consultant Contract with Geosyntec Consultants, not-to-exceed $200,000
• Summerland Sanitary District and Isla Vista Community Services District election consolidation with November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a $2,207,353 construction contract with Normile Construction for the Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) communication site at Cuyama Peak, along with a $122,867.65 change order allowance. The board also approved a $1,526,646 contract for seismic and HVAC upgrades at the Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building, a $763,791 contract for Tajiguas Landfill access road improvements, and a $693,503 sole-source agreement with COBAN Technologies for in-car video systems. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $2,207,353 PSRN Cuyama Peak construction contract with Normile Construction (5-0)
• Approved $1,526,646 Veterans Memorial Building seismic/HVAC contract with Mesa Energy Systems (5-0)
• Approved $763,791 Tajiguas Landfill access road contract with Toro Enterprises (5-0)
• Approved $693,503 sole-source in-car video systems agreement with COBAN Technologies (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 outside litigation consultant contract with Geosyntec Consultants (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 spay/neuter grant from CDFA (5-0)
• Approved Deputy Sheriffs' Association successor MOU (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning APN 143-254-002 from C-2 to C-3 (5-0)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle routine administrative items on the consent agenda and receive a County Executive Officer's report. Key actions include certifying the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election results, approving year-end budget transfers and appropriations revisions, and adopting a proclamation for Probation and Pretrial Services Week. No major policy debates or public hearings are scheduled.

• Proclamation declaring July 19-25, 2026 as Probation and Pretrial Services Week
• Receive and file Independent Special Districts Compliance Report for FY 2023-2024 audits and FY 2025-2026 budgets
• Approve year-end budget transfers and appropriation revisions (4/5 vote required)
• Certify results of the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election
• Approve Second Amendment to enterprise records management contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc.

The Board adopted a resolution designating July 19‑25 2026 as Probation and Pretrial Services Week and approved a series of administrative items, including filing compliance reports, budget transfers, election results, a $425,000 contract amendment with Tyler Technologies, a $1.488 million loan subordination for the Patterson Point affordable‑housing project, an affordable‑housing covenant with CP Land Investors, and a $247,794 CDBG grant to CAPSLO. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The proposed DSH authorizing resolution and MOA for Good Samaritan Shelter were withdrawn from the agenda.

• Adopted Probation and Pretrial Services Week resolution (5‑0)
• Filed Independent Special Districts Compliance Report and declared it not a CEQA project (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget revisions and transfers, CEQA exempt (5‑0)
• Accepted and filed June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election results, CEQA exempt (5‑0)
• Approved $425,000 amendment to Tyler Technologies contract and delegated $20,000 authority (5‑0)
• Authorized $1,488,000 loan subordination for Patterson Point affordable housing, CEQA exempt (5‑0)
• Approved affordable‑housing and rental covenant agreement with CP Land Investors, CEQA exempt (5‑0)
• Approved $247,794 CDBG Capital Subrecipient Agreement with CAPSLO, CEQA exempt (5‑0)

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The Board will review several commemorative resolutions and administrative updates. Key actions include amending the Agricultural Commissioner's fee schedule and renewing a service agreement with the University of California.

• Ordinance amending the Agricultural Commissioner’s Fee Schedule
• $185,000.00 agreement with the Regents of the University Cooperative Extension
• Resolution honoring Friendship Adult Day Care Center's 50th anniversary
• Recognition of July 2026 as BIPOC Mental Health Month
• Year-end budget transfers and appropriation revisions for FY 2025-2026

The Board approved several administrative resolutions, including honors for local community members and recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Month. They also authorized budget revisions to close the 2025-2026 fiscal year and approved a request from the Isla Vista Community Services District to submit specific tax and appropriation measures for the November 2026 election.

• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Friendship Adult Day Care Center's semi-centennial (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing July 2026 as BIPOC Mental Health Month (5-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Paul Lopez (5-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Joseph Fletcher as Employee of the Month (5-0)
• Adopted Agricultural Commissioner's Fee Schedule ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $185,000 UCCE Agreement for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved year-end budget revisions and transfers (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items, including a resolution honoring Ann McCarty's retirement. They are also considering an agreement with the CDFA regarding industrial hemp regulation and receiving audit reports from the Auditor-Controller.

• Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program agreement not to exceed $25,000.00
• Tax Redemption Officer Audit Report (July 2020 - June 2023)
• County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of March 31, 2026
• Resolution honoring Ann McCarty's retirement from North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center

The Board of Supervisors approved several administrative items, including a multi-year service agreement for crisis and residential mental health treatment. They also ratified a hemp cultivation reimbursement agreement and issued honorary resolutions.

• Approved $5.8M contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health for residential and crisis services (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 agreement with CDFA for Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Psynergy Programs, Inc. contract, adding $402,435 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution honoring Ann McCarty upon her retirement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution honoring the Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday (5-0)
• Received and filed Tax Redemption Officer Audit Report (5-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets (5-0)
• Received and filed Pre-SAS 114 Letter from Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corp (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors holds a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget for the county and special districts, including actions to adopt the budget, approve adjustments, and delegate contract renewals. They also conduct a public hearing on potential closures or reductions in county medical services.

• Public hearing on impacts to medical services (Health and Safety Code sections 1440-1498)
• Adopt Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for county and special districts
• Approve CEO recommended adjustments and final budget adjustments
• Adopt salary resolution and position changes effective July 2026
• Delegate authority to Chair for single-year contract renewals within 10% of previous amounts

The Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget, including CEO adjustments and final budget adjustments, and adopted resolutions for the budget and salary resolution. They also conducted a public hearing on medical service closures and approved related administrative actions. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget with CEO adjustments (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Resolution No. 26-147 (5-0)
• Adopted Salary Resolution No. 26-148 (5-0)
• Approved position changes under Resolution 99-486 (5-0)
• Adopted successor agency budget for former Redevelopment Agency (Resolution 26-149) (5-0)
• Conducted public hearing on medical service closures and approved designation of 24-hour info service (5-0)
• Approved delegation to Chair for single-year grant/contract renewals (5-0)

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The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors will consider routine administrative items including year-end budget transfers to close FY 2025-26 accounting records, and amendments to state agricultural agreements for noxious weed control and pest detection. The consent agenda also includes resolutions honoring a Sheriff's Department employee of the month and declaring June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. No major policy decisions or land use hearings are scheduled.

• Noxious Weed Grant Program amendment with CDFA for $61,190.30 (July 2023–June 2027)
• Pest Detection Program amendment with CDFA for $15,907.00 (July 2025–June 2026)
• Year-end budget transfers and appropriations revisions to close County accounting records for FY ending June 30, 2026
• Resolution honoring Margaret Santamaria of Sheriff's Department as June 2026 Employee of the Month
• Resolution declaring June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month

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The Board of Supervisors will vote on administrative agenda items, including a $20 million grant for a new social rehabilitation facility in Santa Maria and several proclamations. Most items are routine approvals, with no major public hearings scheduled.

• Approve $20M state grant for North County Social Rehabilitation Facilities Project in Santa Maria (Item A-7)
• Adopt resolution for Youth Mental Health Awareness Week (Item A-1)
• Adopt resolution for National Public Works Week (Item A-4)
• Approve $8,743 apiary protection agreement with CDFA (Item A-5)
• Recommend Zona Seca DUI program license in Santa Maria (Item A-6)

The Board approved a $20M conditional grant for a new North County Social Rehabilitation Facilities project in Santa Maria and authorized submission of an over $10M encampment resolution funding application. Several resolutions and agreements were also approved, including a DUI program license recommendation and a voting system contract name change.

• Approved $20M BHCIP grant for North County Social Rehabilitation Facilities (5-0)
• Authorized CERF-5 encampment resolution funding application request over $10M (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending Zona Seca DUI program license in Santa Maria (5-0)
• Approved Apiary Protection Program agreement with CDFA for $8,743.19 (5-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to voting system agreement with Liberty Vote USA (5-0)
• Adopted proclamations for Youth Mental Health Awareness Week, biodiversity, Santa Maria Philharmonic Centennial, and National Public Works Week (5-0 each)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda consisting largely of ceremonial resolutions and proclamations, including recognizing National Nurses' Week, Mental Health Month, and Wildfire Community Preparedness Month. Administrative items include receiving the County's Single Audit Reports for FY 2024-25 and a memorandum of understanding with a regional health authority. The meeting also includes the County Executive Officer's report and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Receive Single Audit Reports for FY ended June 30, 2025
• Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority (details incomplete)
• Proclamation: May 9, 2026 as Stronger Starts Day of Action for Children
• Proclamation: May 2026 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month
• Resolution of Commendation for Sabina Beraha upon retirement

The board approved a multi-year MOU with CenCal Health to share costs of residential care and partial hospitalization for Medi-Cal members with eating disorders, totaling an estimated $1.2 million through 2030. Also approved a second amendment to a CalMHSA state hospital program agreement and accepted the county's Single Audit Reports for FY 2024-2025. All decisions passed 3-0 with two supervisors absent.

• Approved MOU with CenCal Health for eating disorder care, $1.2M total (3-0)
• Approved amendment to CalMHSA State Hospital Program agreement, increase of $11,216 (3-0)
• Received and filed Single Audit Reports for FY ended June 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved multiple proclamations (Stronger Starts Day, Correctional Officer's Week, Compost Awareness Week, Mental Health Month, Stroke Awareness, Wildfire Preparedness, Nurses Day, ALS Awareness, Water Awareness) (3-0 each)
• Approved resolution commending Sabina Beraha on retirement (3-0)
• Approved resolution commending United Way for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, and 27 meetings (3-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will meet briefly to hear public comments before recessing to closed session. In closed session, they will discuss labor negotiations for a County Executive Officer candidate and consider appointing a new County Executive Officer. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators regarding County Executive Officer candidate
• Closed session: Public employee appointment for County Executive Officer

The board convened, held a closed session for labor negotiations and a county executive officer appointment, then adjourned with no reportable action taken. No public comment was received, and no votes on policy or spending matters occurred.

• Closed session held for labor negotiations and CEO appointment; no reportable action

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The Board of Supervisors holds a special meeting with a closed session to discuss appointing the County Executive Officer. The agenda is primarily procedural, with public comment and routine administrative matters.

• Closed session: appointment of County Executive Officer

The Board convened, heard one public comment regarding real estate fraud, and recessed into closed session to discuss the appointment of a County Executive Officer. No reportable action was taken in closed session, and no substantive votes or approvals occurred during the open session.

• Closed session held on County Executive Officer appointment; no action reported

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This meeting of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors includes adoption of several proclamations (National Library Week, Crime Victims' Rights Week, etc.), recognition of employees, and consideration of a Sheriff's Office overtime analysis and amendment to a services agreement for the CREDO47 program. The agenda is largely ceremonial and administrative.

• Sheriff's Office overtime analysis report for July 2025–February 2026
• First Amendment to CREDO47 research and evaluation services agreement (no dollar amount specified)
• Proclamations for National Home Visiting Week, Library Week, Crime Victims' Rights Week, CASA Appreciation Week, National Day of Prayer, Poetry Month, Arbor Day
• Commendations for Employee of the Month, Carpinterian of the Year, and retiring Sheriff's Office employee Eric Carpio

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda including multiple proclamations, a Sheriff's overtime analysis report, and several behavioral wellness contract amendments and new agreements totaling over $340,000. No substantive policy decisions were debated; all votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda with 14 items (5-0)
• Received and filed Sheriff's Office overtime analysis for July 2025–Feb 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $115,000 amendment for CREDO47 program research contract (5-0)
• Approved new $96,100 contract with UCSB for Justice and Healing Collaborative (5-0)
• Approved Behavioral Wellness performance contract with state DHCS for FYs 2026-2029 (5-0)
• Adopted 12 resolutions for proclamations and commendations (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing on a proposal to prohibit unauthorized use of county-owned property for immigration enforcement, safeguard elections from interference, and explore zoning tools to bar immigration detention facilities in unincorporated areas. They will also consider adopting a use policy for county parks and recreation areas.

• Adopt 'Use and Preservation Policy for County Owned Property' to prohibit immigration enforcement activities
• Request elections report on voter intimidation prevention and ballot protection by May 5, 2026
• Direct Planning Department to analyze land use tools to prohibit immigration detention facilities in unincorporated areas
• Request expansion of County Employee Election Officer Program for poll monitoring

The Board of Supervisors adopted the 'Use and Preservation Policy for County Owned Property and County Parks and Recreation Areas' to prohibit unauthorized uses including immigration enforcement, by a 4-1 vote. It also unanimously approved a package of election safeguard measures, and directed the Planning and Development Department to study land-use tools to bar immigration detention facilities in unincorporated areas.

• Adopted Use and Preservation Policy prohibiting unauthorized use of county property for immigration enforcement (4-1)
• Approved election safeguard measures: Clerk-Recorder report on voter intimidation, employee poll monitor expansion, public guidance on ballot protection, and 'Know Your Rights' flyer distribution (5-0)
• Directed Planning and Development to analyze zoning tools to prohibit immigration detention facilities in unincorporated areas (4-1)
• Approved CEQA exemption for the actions (4-1)

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The Board of Supervisors holds a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget. They will receive information, confirm recommended uses of funds, and provide direction on the County Executive Office's Recommended Budget. Special issues include pension fund outlook and jail system housing options.

• Hearing on FY 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget and budget development workshops
• Discussion of Pension Fund Outlook
• Discussion of Jail System Housing Options
• Public comment periods for special issues and budget workshop summary
• Board deliberation and direction for May release and June adoption

The Board received and filed the FY 2026-2027 preliminary budget, confirmed recommended uses of funds to be included in the County Executive Office's Recommended Budget, and provided direction on other items. They also approved the CEQA exemption for these fiscal actions. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

• Received and filed preliminary budget info (5-0)
• Confirmed recommended uses of funds (5-0)
• Provided direction on other budget items (5-0)
• Approved CEQA exemption for fiscal actions (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors conducts a budget workshop to review the FY 2026-2027 preliminary budget. Departments present their proposed budgets for Public Safety, General Government, and Policy/Executive functions. The Board will provide direction on the CEO's recommended budget, with final adoption scheduled for June 16 and 18, 2026.

• Hearing on FY 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget and direction on CEO's recommended budget
• Departmental budget presentations: District Attorney, Sheriff, Probation, Fire, and others in Public Safety
• Special issue update on artificial intelligence (AI) by Information Technology
• Special issue update on cannabis revenue budget
• Public comment periods after each functional group presentation

The Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop, receiving and filing presentations on departmental budgets for Public Safety, General Government and Support Services, and Policy and Executive. They reviewed and confirmed recommended uses of funds for the FY 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget and provided direction for the final budget adoption in June. Public comment was heard on public safety budgets and other matters.

• Received and filed Public Safety departmental budget presentations (District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff, Fire)
• Received and filed General Government and Support Services budget presentations (Treasurer, Clerk-Recorder, HR, Auditor, IT, General Services)
• Received and filed Policy and Executive budget presentations (Board, CEO, Cannabis Revenue, General Programs)
• Received and filed FY 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget information, confirmed fund uses, provided direction