Santa Barbara public meetings in 2021
38 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing administrative items including a major contract amendment and budget revisions. These include updates to the Family Service Agency agreement and the addition of a cannabis education program. The meeting also includes reports from the County Executive Officer and closed sessions regarding litigation.
- First amendment to Family Service Agency agreement with a maximum amount not to exceed $6,287,212.00
- Budget revision of $160,000.00 for Behavioral Wellness Department's Alcohol and Drug Programs
- Amendment to Future Leaders of America agreement to add a Cannabis Education/Prevention program
- Closed session discussions regarding existing and anticipated litigation
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is considering a new mental health co-response pilot program with the Santa Maria Police Department. The agenda also includes approving contracts for student mental health services and increasing funds for clinic cleaning services. Additionally, the Board will review reports on county vendor payments exceeding $200,000.
- Mental health services agreement with Santa Barbara County Education Office up to $462,788.00
- Contract amendment for Southern Coast Janitorial increasing amount by $151,440.00
- MOU for a Behavioral Health Co-Response Team pilot with Santa Maria Police Department
- Review of County vendor payments greater than $200,000.00
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative reports and contract amendments. This includes receiving audit reports and reviewing the County Treasurer’s Investment Pool status. The Board will also consider an amendment to a behavioral wellness staffing contract.
- $170,000 increase to Behavioral Wellness staffing contract with Jackson and Coker LocumTenens, LLC
- Receipt of Single Audit Reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020
- Review of the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool as of September 30, 2021
- Closed session discussions regarding litigation and labor negotiations
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will consider several administrative items, including the acceptance of state rental assistance and emergency grant funds. They are also reviewing a proposal to add nine full-time positions to the Department of Behavioral Wellness. Additionally, the Board will receive an Auditor-Controller's report on department monitoring.
- Adding nine full-time positions to the Department of Behavioral Wellness
- Accepting up to $30,000,000.00 for the State Rental Assistance Program
- Accepting up to $12,238,938.00 in State ESG-CV program funding
- Receiving the Auditor-Controller's Report on External Monitoring Reports
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will consider several administrative items, including a COVID-19 update and budget revisions. The agenda includes authorizing membership in the Rural County Representatives of California and approving a legal services agreement with BEACON. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss litigation and a personnel appointment.
- $6,300,000 property acquisition at 6549 El Colegio Road for housing navigation and emergency shelter
- $7,500 payment for Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) membership dues
- Amendment to revenue agreement with BEACON for legal services increasing revenue by $5,360
- Approval of budget revision requests 0007885, 0007954, 0007976, and 0007978
- Appointment of the Director of Behavioral Wellness Department
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items, including a funding increase for emergency rent assistance through United Way. They will also consider a new concession agreement for Goleta Beach and an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Additionally, the Board will meet in closed session regarding litigation and property negotiations.
- $2,442,626 funding increase for emergency rental assistance via United Way
- 10-year concession agreement for a restaurant at Goleta Beach
- $18,100 agreement with CDFA for the Nursery Inspection Program
- Real property negotiations for 1964 Las Canoas Road
- Closed session regarding Deputy Sheriffs’ Association litigation
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will hear the County Executive Officer's report and conduct a closed session regarding a public employee appointment. This appointment concerns the position of Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness. No other specific legislative items are listed on this agenda.
- Appointment of Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness (Closed Session)
- County Executive Officer's Report
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including a large-scale agreement for substance use disorder treatment services. The agenda also includes updates on the county's COVID-19 response and amendments to lease agreements for regional agencies.
- $83,994,000 agreement for Substance Use Disorder treatment services
- Legal services contract with Hanson Bridgett LLP up to $200,000
- Lease amendments to reduce space for SBCAG and APCD in Casa Nueva
- Update on COVID-19 response and operations
- Budget Revision Request No. 0007876
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board is considering several administrative items via the consent agenda. These include approving state-funded programs for agriculture and community services, as well as updating commission bylaws and inter-agency cooperation plans.
- $31,955.79 agreement with CDFA for Light Brown Apple Moth Program
- Amended Bylaws for the Behavioral Wellness Commission
- Plan of Cooperation between Child Support Services and Superior Court
- $7,500.00 grant agreement with Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation
- Resolution to access Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Program funds
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items, including an amendment to a services agreement with Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. The agenda also includes discussions on agricultural fees and closed session meetings regarding litigation and property negotiations.
- Amendment to Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc. contract for behavioral wellness up to $4,200,000
- Sudden Oak Death Program agreement with CDFA for $4,265.02
- Ordinance amendment for Agricultural Commissioner fee schedule
- Closed session regarding Casa Blanca Beach Estates Owners Association litigation
- Property negotiations for parcels in the Fourth District
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including funding for pest exclusion and mental health programs. They are also considering a library commission appointment and a fund reservation for affordable senior housing in Buellton.
- $895,941 funding reservation for the Buellton Senior Village Apartments project
- $368,241.88 reimbursement agreement for the CDFA Pest Exclusion Program
- Up to $200,000 addition to the CalMHSA Inter-Member Transfer Program banking pool
- Appointment of Dave Callanan to the Goleta Valley Library Advisory Commission
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board is reviewing administrative items including property tax rates and levies for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The agenda also includes amendments to mental health grant funds and contract extensions for workforce training.
- Establishing property tax rates and levying taxes for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Contract amendment with University of Redlands up to $254,000.00
- Amendments to Mental Health Triage and Student Services grant funds
- Compensation for precinct board members and election support staff
- Fee waiver for use of Courthouse Sunken Gardens
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items, including budget reports and conflict of interest code amendments. The agenda also includes closed sessions regarding litigation and property negotiations in Goleta and Gaviota. Additionally, the Board will consider a software contract for the District Attorney's office.
- Agreement with Journal Technologies, Inc. for eProsecutor software ($245,000 implementation)
- Noxious Weed Grant Program amendment increasing reimbursement by $24,753.25
- Property negotiations at 16889 Hwy 101 in Goleta and 17100 Calle Mariposa Reina in Gaviota
- Litigation involving the Flood Control & Water Conservation District
- FY 2020-2021 Fourth Quarter Budget and Financial Status Report
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative agreements and budget revisions for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. This includes contracts with the University of California and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The agenda also includes closed sessions regarding property negotiations and litigation related to an oil pipeline leak.
- $180,000 agreement with University of California for UCCE services
- $303,131.76 CDFA reimbursement for the Detector Dog Team Program
- Litigation regarding an oil pipeline leak at 1073 Toro Canyon Road
- Property negotiations on Temple Street in Summerland
- Budget revisions to close fiscal year 2020-2021 records
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board is reviewing a proposal to acquire property at 630 Randall Road for flood control purposes. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for a digital intake web application and election support services for the City of Carpinteria. Additionally, the Board will enter closed sessions for labor and real property negotiations.
- $1,346,000 property acquisition at 630 Randall Road for flood control purposes
- $10,000 contract increase for Visus, LLC to develop a digital intake web application
- Request from the City of Carpinteria for election support services
- Closed session negotiations regarding labor and real property at 201 Temple Street
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing budget revisions for fiscal year-end transfers and COVID-19 appropriations. They are also considering an amendment to the PathPoint agreement for mental health and community support services. The Board will also meet in closed session regarding litigation and property negotiations.
- Amendment to PathPoint agreement with a $59,137 increase for FY 2021-2022
- Budget revisions for fiscal year-end transfers and COVID-19 appropriations
- Closed session regarding a litigation claim exceeding $10,000
- Real property negotiations in Guadalupe and Summerland
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board will consult on potential litigation involving the Goleta Water District and state water contracts. The meeting also includes reviewing weights and measures compliance agreements.
- $6,375.00 agreement for fuels and lubricants compliance
- $1,200.00 agreement for weighmaster compliance
- Consultation on potential litigation regarding water management tools
- Review of Proposition 4/111 Appropriations Limit report
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board will discuss potential litigation involving the Flood Control and Water Conservation District's water management tools. The agenda also includes performance evaluations for several department directors and labor negotiations with the County Executive Officer. Additionally, the Board will consider various agricultural service agreements.
- Potential litigation regarding State Water Project Amendment 21
- $169,189.45 Air Monitoring Network Agreement
- $19,886.44 Asian Citrus Psyllid Regulatory Program agreement
- $100,000 increase for the Detector Dog Team Program
- $140,000 CalCannabis compliance inspection agreement
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The scheduled meeting for June 10, 2021, is marked as cancelled. The agenda included budget hearings for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Plan and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency.
- Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Recommended Budget hearing
- Successor Agency budget hearing
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is conducting budget hearings for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Plan. Presentations will cover functional groups including Public Safety and Health & Human Services. The Board will also consider recommendations regarding the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency.
- Hearing for FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget (Item 21-00478)
- Hearing for Successor Agency budget for former Redevelopment Agency (Item 21-00479)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing recommendations for using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Proposed actions include allocating up to $7 million for homeless housing and nearly $5 million for capital improvement projects. The Board will also receive an update on inmate population management in jail facilities.
- Allocation of up to $7 million in ARPA funding for homeless housing property acquisitions and improvements
- Incorporation of $4,950,000 into Tier 1 Capital Improvement Projects using discretionary ARPA funds
- Update on inmate population management within Sheriff’s Office jail facilities
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will consider administrative items including a large release of impounded property tax funds. The agenda also includes a contract renewal for drug and alcohol services and closed sessions regarding litigation.
- Release of $3,430,968.00 in impounded property tax revenue
- $431,037.00 contract renewal with Pacific Pride Foundation for drug and alcohol services
- Budget revisions for GASB 84 conversion
- Closed session regarding Southern California Fire Cases litigation
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including a $1,170,000 loan for the rehabilitation of Isla Vista Apartments. The agenda also includes a concession agreement for Waller Park and updates to the Santa Barbara Unified School District's Conflict of Interest Code.
- $1,170,000 LMIHAF loan for Isla Vista Apartments rehabilitation
- Five-year concession agreement with Party Ponies for Waller Park pony rides
- Amendments to the Santa Barbara Unified School District Conflict of Interest Code
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board will consider contract amendments for mental health institutions and new service agreements for alcohol and drug programs. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding litigation and real property negotiations.
- $450,000 increase for Psynergy Programs, Inc. mental health contract
- $200,000 increase for Sylmar Health Rehabilitation Center contract
- $5,079,480 contract for Coast Valley Worship Center drug services
- $3,302,094 contract for Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara drug services
- Closed session property negotiations for 6549 El Colegio Road
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a closed session. The Board will consider a public employee appointment for County Counsel. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this meeting.
- Public employee appointment for County Counsel (Closed Session)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board is considering several administrative amendments, including a budget increase for janitorial services due to COVID-19. The agenda also includes updates to DUI program funding and the addition of two staff positions in Behavioral Wellness. Additionally, the Board will meet in closed session regarding potential litigation with the City of Goleta.
- $152,158.00 increase for Big Green Cleaning Company janitorial services
- Revenue Agreement amendment with Central Coast Headway, Inc. for DUI program services
- Addition of two Department Business Specialist positions in Behavioral Wellness
- Negotiations for a vacant lot on Brookside Avenue in Orcutt
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board is conducting a workshop to review the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Discussions include departmental budgets, capital and deferred maintenance projects, and digital transformation projects. The Board will provide direction for the County Executive Officer’s recommended budget scheduled for release in May 2021.
- Review of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 preliminary budget information
- Discussion on Capital and Deferred Maintenance Projects and funding sources
- Discussion on Digital Transformation Projects
- Direction for the County Executive Officer’s Recommended Budget
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board is reviewing the preliminary budget to provide direction for the upcoming recommended budget. The session includes departmental budgets for Health & Human Services and Community Resources & Public Facilities.
- Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget development workshop
- Real property negotiations for 134 Chapala Street
- Real property negotiations for 310 Camino Del Remedio
- Real property negotiations for 1027 Garden Street and 1019 Santa Barbara Street
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget workshop for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The session includes reviews of public safety and executive department budgets. The Board will also consider federal legislative funding requests for Congressman Carbajal.
- FY 2021-2022 budget development workshops
- Public safety budgets including Sheriff, Fire, and District Attorney
- Jail population, diversion, and staffing assessment alternatives
- FY 2022 federal legislative funding requests
- Funding request letters for Congressman Carbajal
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will consider revenue agreements for Mental Health Mobile Crisis Services in several cities, including Santa Barbara. They will also review updates on a Psychiatric Health Facility and renew contracts for psychiatric and nursing services. The Board is scheduled to meet in closed session regarding litigation and property negotiations.
- Revenue agreements for Mental Health Mobile Crisis Services, including $222,998 for the City of Santa Barbara
- Renewal of psychiatric service contracts with Dr. Fred Berge ($130,832) and Dr. Edwin Feliciano ($68,640)
- Update report on the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF)
- Closed session regarding property negotiations for San Marcos Preserve
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing administrative items including mental health service agreements and HUD funding. Closed sessions will also address fire-related litigation and law enforcement contract disputes.
- $600,000 increase to Crestwood Behavioral Health Center contract for mental health services
- $350,000 agreement with California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. for mental health services
- Ratification of $1,906,404 in HUD Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus funding
- Closed session discussion on law enforcement contract cost increases for several cities
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including audit contracts and financial reports. Key proposals include a multi-year grant for behavioral wellness and an energy assessment consulting agreement.
- $2,000,000 multi-year grant for Early Psychosis Intervention Plus Program
- Contract amendment with Eide Bailly LLP for annual audits up to $157,000
- Up to $775,000 consulting agreement with Arup North America Ltd for energy assessment
- Property tax administrative cost recovery for FY 2020-2021
- Real property negotiations for 310 Camino Del Remedio
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board is considering a joint application for state funds to support the Cypress and 7th housing project in Lompoc. They are also reviewing a $522,000 grant for behavioral health telehealth infrastructure improvements.
- Conditional reservation of $632,696.00 for the Cypress and 7th supportive housing project in Lompoc
- $522,000.00 DHCS Telehealth Support Grant for behavioral health infrastructure improvements
- Anticipated litigation regarding an Accessory Dwelling Unit application
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is holding a hearing regarding the Phase II Community Action Plan to Address Homelessness. The session includes a presentation on regional strategies and a decision on adopting the plan and its implementation priorities.
- Adoption of Phase II Community Action Plan to Address Homelessness
- Presentation on homelessness in Santa Barbara County
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several contract amendments, including funding increases for adult crisis residential mental health services. Other items include agricultural grant agreements and nursery inspection program updates. Closed sessions are also scheduled to discuss litigation and property negotiations.
- Increase Crestwood Behavioral Health contract by $463,628.00 for mental health services
- Increase Telecare Corporation contract by $1,024,456.00 for mental health services
- Approve a $24,753.25 grant for noxious weed data collection and mapping
- Amend Nursery Inspection Program agreement with an increase of $2,409.00
- Closed session regarding real property negotiations near San Miguelito Road and Sudden Road
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including a contract for a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan update. The Board is also considering coastal program amendments and infrastructure projects such as sewer lining and culvert replacement.
- $213,089 contract for the 2022 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update
- Adoption of amendments to the Local Coastal Program regarding the 2019 General Package Ordinance
- Authorization to bid on the Phase 2 North Trunk Sewer Lining Project in the Fourth District
- Approval of the Jalama Road Culvert Replacement project
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative amendments. Proposed actions include increasing federal rental assistance funding in Santa Maria and adding funds to a loan for tiny homes in Lompoc. The agenda also includes contract updates for recreation planning and legal services.
- Increase of $139,927.00 for Santa Maria rental assistance
- Contract amendment up to $429,999.00 for Countywide Recreation Master Plan
- Addition of up to $300,000.00 to HEAP loan for Lompoc tiny homes
- Increase of legal services payment limit with Meyers Nave to $4,550,000.00
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board is reviewing a joint application with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara for state funds to develop supportive affordable housing at 115 W. Anapamu Street. The agenda also includes consideration of an amendment to a mental health performance contract.
- $1,500,000 conditional reservation of CCP funds for the 115 W. Anapamu Street project
- Joint application with Sanctuary Centers for State No Place Like Home funds
- Amendment to the California Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Performance Contract