Santa Barbara public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board will consider consent items including a three-year services agreement with Stalwart Clean and Sober, Inc. for residential recovery housing (max $919,800) and receive the AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report updating development impact fees for multiple areas. Other items include ceremonial resolutions honoring retiring officials and a County Executive Officer's report. Most agenda items are administrative and expected to be approved in a single vote.
- Services agreement with Stalwart Clean and Sober, Inc. for residential recovery housing, max $919,800 over FY 2024-2027
- AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report for FY 2023-2024 covering fee schedules for Countywide, Orcutt, Goleta, South Coast, Santa Ynez, Lompoc, and Santa Maria
- Resolution honoring Supervisor Das Williams for over 20 years of service
- Resolution honoring John Lansing Duncan upon retirement from Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission
- Resolution honoring Wendy Sims-Moten upon retirement from Santa Barbara Unified School District Board
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
This is a largely procedural consent agenda. The Board will vote on a resolution of commendation, several professional services agreements including legal contracts totaling over $2 million, and a reservation of $800,000 in opioid settlement funds for a behavioral health infrastructure program.
- Resolution of commendation for John Abraham 'Abe' Powell on the Montecito Fire Protection District Board
- Professional Services Agreement with SBACT for $42,500 for the 2025 Point-in-Time Count of homeless persons
- Agreement with Meyers Nave for legal services up to $750,000 through October 2026
- Fourth Amendment with Rutan and Tucker increasing contract by $300,000 to a new max of $1,334,000
- Reservation of $800,000 in opioid settlement funding for Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) behavioral health infrastructure grant
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will consider an agreement for the Sudden Oak Death Program and review the FY 2023-2024 AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report. The meeting also includes several honorary resolutions and a report from the County Executive Officer.
- Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Sudden Oak Death Program ($2,665.01)
- Review of FY 2023-2024 AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report for various development impact fee programs
- Auditor-Controller’s Report on the County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of September 30, 2024
- Resolution proclaiming December 2024 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
- Resolution in Support of Immigrants and Migrants in Santa Barbara County
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will receive a report from the County Executive Officer and consider several proclamations. The body is also reviewing a second amendment to a services agreement with Campbellsville University regarding support specialist stipends and pipeline development.
- Proposed second amendment to Campbellsville University agreement for Graduate and Peer Support Specialist programs (max contract amount $3,930,160.00)
- Resolution supporting the Channel Islands Biosphere Region
- Resolution commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Hope Ranch Park Homes Association
- Resolution of Commendation for Ryan Smith and Remington Hotchkis regarding the July 2024 Lake Fire
- Proclamation of October 19-26, 2024 as Flood Preparedness Week
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will honor local heroes and public safety officials, and consider a contract for legal services.
- Resolution honoring public safety officials for the Santa Maria Superior Courthouse attack
- Resolution honoring a retiring District Attorney's Office employee
- Resolution proclaiming October 2024 as National Arts and Humanities Month
- Agreement for legal services with Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C. up to $50,000
- Ground Lease Agreement for San Antonio Peak with Casmalia 1, 2, 3, 4, LLC
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review a consent agenda featuring several ceremonial resolutions and administrative agreements. The body is deciding on funding reimbursements for hemp cultivation and pest control programs.
- Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for Industrial Hemp Cultivation reimbursement not to exceed $6,070.87
- Agreement with CDFA for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program reimbursement of $212,144.15
- Resolution honoring Cody Leeds as September 2024 Employee of the Month
- Resolution honoring Los Padres ForestWatch for 20 years of service
- Proclamation of September 2024 as Suicide Prevention Month
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will consider establishing property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and approving year-end budget revisions. The body will also review a security services contract for the Department of Behavioral Wellness.
- Establishment of property tax rates and levying taxes for FY 2024-2025
- Year End Transfers and Revisions of Appropriations for FY 2023-2024
- Security services contract with Miller Security and Investigations, Inc. (Bomar) not to exceed $1,644,800.00
- Resolution proclaiming August 26, 2024 as Women’s Equality Day
- Commendations for retiring Public Health Department employees Maria ‘Kloudy’ Gonzalez and Carmen Vargas
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider several labor items, including memoranda of understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 721 and the Engineers and Technicians Association. It will also vote on a 4.5% general salary increase for management, appointed executive, and certain confidential unrepresented employees for FY 2024‑2025. Additional adjustments may be approved if union agreements exceed the management increase.
- Approve MOU with Service Employees International Union Local 721 (terms Aug 5, 2024 – July 4, 2027)
- Approve 4.5% salary increase for management, appointed executive, and certain confidential unrepresented employees effective Aug 5, 2024
- Approve MOU with Engineers and Technicians Association (terms Aug 5, 2024 – July 4, 2027)
- Consider Successor MOU with Deputy District Attorneys Association
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board is considering an emergency declaration regarding the July 5, 2024, Lake Fire. Additionally, the Board will review budget revisions and transfers to close accounting records for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
- Emergency situation finding for the 2024 Lake Fire
- Resolution of Commendation for July 2024 Employees of the Month
- Proclamation of 'Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week'
- Air Monitoring Network Agreement with California Department of Pesticoride Regulation ($149,375.47)
- Year-end budget revisions and transfers for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including a multi-year services agreement for adult residential care. The meeting also includes various honorary resolutions and the review of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Internal Audit Plan.
- Renewal of Psynergy Programs, Inc. services for Adult Residential Care up to $8,489,220.00
- FY 2024-2025 Internal Audit Plan recommendation
- Resolution of Commendation for Ananilia Norton's retirement
- Resolution proclaiming June 2024 as Gun Violence Awareness Month
- Resolution of Commendation for Jeff Frapwell's retirement
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items, including a multi-year services agreement for interim housing. The meeting also includes the approval of multiple commemorative resolutions.
- Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter for La Posada interim housing at 4500 Hollister Avenue up to $4,080,440.00
- Resolution honoring Rosa Coronado as 2024 League of Women Voters 'Making Democracy Work' recipient
- Proclamation of June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth in Santa Barbara County
- Resolution honoring the 10-year Anniversary of Honor Flight Central Coast California
- Proclamation of June 12, 2024 as National Women Veterans Day in Santa Barbara County
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors agenda for June 13, 2024 is marked as cancelled. The scheduled hearing would have covered the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating plan, including adopting the county's general budget and budgets for special districts like Fire Protection, Flood Control & Water Conservation, Laguna County Sanitation District, and the Water Agency.
- Agenda explicitly marked as 'Cancelled'
- FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget adoption and final adjustments
- Salary resolution updates effective June 24, 2024
- Authority to execute single-year grant and contract renewals within 10% of prior amounts
- Position changes approved by the County Executive Officer under Board Resolution 99-486
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Plan. This includes a recommendation to amend an intergovernmental agreement regarding the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System.
- Third Amendment to the DHCS Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System Agreement to increase amount by $85,080,000.00
- Extension of the Drug Medi-Cal agreement term through June 30, 2027
- Budget hearings for Public Safety functional group including District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Fire
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items including budget schedules and year-end financial transfers. The meeting also includes resolutions for employee commendations and monthly proclamations.
- Resolution of Commendation for Alicia Duran, Kristen Mahurin and Juan Valdez
- Proclamation of June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- Proclamation of June 1, 2024 as International Children’s Day
- Appointment of Mike Testa to the Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Single Audit Reports for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items including resolutions and grant agreements. The agenda includes discussions regarding behavioral health housing and shelter diversion programs.
- Resolution proclaiming National Peace Officers’ Week (May 12–18, 2024)
- Resolution proclaiming National Emergency Medical Services week (May 19–25, 2024)
- BHBH Program grant agreement with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. up to $9,932,242.00
- Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter
- Bid Waiver for BioBag Americas, Inc. not to exceed $35,000.00
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will consider an amendment to the Merakey Allos contract for mental health services, which includes increasing 2023-2024 funding by $30,700. The agenda also contains several proclamations and resolutions of commendation.
- Contract amendment with Merakey Allos to increase FY 2023-2024 funding by $30,700 for mental health services
- Proclamation of May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Proclamation of May 2024 as National Bike Month
- Proclamation of May 2024 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Month
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is holding a hearing to consider recommendations for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. This includes proposals to approve rezone sites and County-owned sites to meet Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements. The item also involves certifying an Environmental Impact Report and amending various land use and coastal plans.
- Hearing on 2023-2031 Housing Element Update rezoning and site selection
- Certification of the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
- Amendments to the County Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements
- Amendments to the Coastal Land Use Plan and Coastal Zoning Ordinance
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is considering recommendations to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. This includes approving rezone sites and County-owned sites to meet Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements.
- 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Rezone Amendments
- Certification of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Program Environmental Impact Report (23EIR-00004)
- Amendment to the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element (24GPA-00003)
- Amendment to the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Circulation Element (24GPA-00005)
- Amendment to the South Coast Rural Region Zoning Map and Goleta Community Plan Zoning South Map (24RZN-00002)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board will review the County Executive Officer's report on county programs and projects. The agenda includes several ceremonial resolutions, such as proclamations for National Poetry Month and Arbor Day. The Board will also consider an Auditor-Controller’s report regarding the County Treasurer’s Investment Pool assets.
- Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets
- Resolution honoring Gregory Wolf as 2024 Teacher of the Year
- Closed session discussion regarding litigation with Island View Ranch, LLC
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget workshop regarding the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The session includes receiving information on the preliminary budget and providing direction for the recommended budget due in May.
- Review of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget
- Direction regarding the County Executive Office’s Recommended Budget
- Affirmation or revision of priority capital projects
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a series of departmental budget presentations. This session includes reviews of Health & Human Services, General Government, and Policy & Executive departments to provide direction for the upcoming recommended budget.
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget workshops
- Health & Human Services departmental budgets
- General Government & Support Services departmental budgets
- Policy & Executive departmental budgets
- Maintenance and Capital Projects special issue
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget workshop to review the preliminary fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. Discussions include departmental budgets for public safety and community resources, as well as direction for the upcoming recommended budget release.
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget workshop
- Public Safety departmental budgets: District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Fire
- Community Resources & Public Facilities departmental budgets: Public Works, Agriculture, Weights & Measures, Planning & Development, and Community Services
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is holding a community meeting focused on jail healthcare. The session includes presentations regarding medical and behavioral health care, crisis intervention training for custody staff, and data sharing.
- Presentation on Jail Medical and Behavioral Health Care
- Discussion on Crisis Intervention Training for Custody Staff
- Presentation on Data Sharing
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review the County Executive Officer's report and consider several resolutions for commendation and proclamations. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation.
- Resolution of Commendation for Jose Ruiz, April 2024 Employee of the Month
- Resolutions honoring retirements of Ted Sten, Wendy Motta, Marla Arnoldi, James Michael McCoy, Karen Ann Kozak, William Henebry, Sheriff’s Canine Odin, and Laurie Baker
- Proclamation of April 2024 as the Month of the Young Child
- Proclamation of April 2024 as Donate Life Month
- Litigation discussion regarding Joshua Rubow v. County of Santa Barbara
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will receive a report from the County Executive Officer regarding county programs and staff updates. The administrative agenda includes several resolutions of commendation for retiring employees and an employee of the month.
- County Executive Officer's Report on programs and projects
- Resolution honoring Erica Bottorff as March 2024 Employee of the Month
- Resolutions honoring retirements from Public Works, Child Support Services, District Attorney, Planning and Development, and Social Services departments
- Resolution proclaiming March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a workshop regarding potential rezone sites for the County Housing Element. The session includes developer presentations for both South and North County projects.
- Workshop on potential rezone sites for the County Housing Element (24-00273)
- South County developer presentations
- North County developer presentations
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will consider a contract with Harris and Associates to develop a strategic plan for workforce housing development and preservation. The agenda also includes amendments to community development grant agreements and resolutions of commendation.
- $246,490 agreement with Harris and Associates for a Workforce Housing Strategic Plan
- Amendments to CDBG subrecipient agreements with Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and PATH
- Resolution of Commendation for William A. Haro upon his retirement
- Proclamation of National Groundwater Awareness Week
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review a report from the County Executive Officer and consider several administrative resolutions. The meeting includes a closed session regarding anticipated civil litigation involving three claims exceeding $10,000.
- Renewal of contract with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for annual financial audits up to $157,000.00
- Resolution of Commendation honoring Ted Sten for service on the Board of Retirement
- Resolution designating March 2024 as Women’s History Month
- Resolution proclaiming March 10, 2024 as Tibet Day
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will receive a report from the County Executive Officer regarding county programs and staff updates. The meeting includes a closed session for conference with labor negotiators.
- Resolution in support of the Amhara People of Ethiopia
- Resolution recognizing National Children’s Dental Health Month
- Resolution celebrating the completion of the Strauss Wind Project
- Appointment of Russell Doty to the Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Student Support Agreement with the University of Southern California through 2027
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items including resolutions and legal service agreements. The meeting includes a closed session regarding a public employee appointment for the Director of Public Works.
- Resolution in Support of Peace and Respect for Human Rights in Ethiopia
- Proclamation of February 2024 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- Commendation for retiring Sheriff’s Office Custody Lieutenant Anthony Espinoza
- Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth up to $25,000.00
- Annexation of Orcutt Gateway Retail Commercial Center/Key Site 2 to Orcutt Community Facilities District
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors is considering the ratification of a local emergency proclamation caused by storms beginning January 31, 2024. The meeting includes several administrative resolutions regarding employee commendations and monthly proclamations.
- Ratification of a Proclamation of Local Emergency caused by the February 2024 Storm
- Resolution of Commendation for Michelle Perez-Ybarra of the Probation Department
- Resolution proclaiming February 2024 as Black History Month
- Resolution proclaiming February 2024 as CommUnify’s 2-1-1 Community Celebration Month
- Resolution of Commendation for Darrin Eisenbarth's retirement from the Public Health Department
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will consider several administrative items, including resolutions for community celebrations and contract amendments. Discussion includes a funding increase for telephone services and standard agreements for the Hollister II Project.
- First Amendment to ProtoCall Services, Inc. agreement to add $153,000.00 for a total not to exceed $455,000.00
- Standard Agreement for No Place Like Home Program Round 3 funds of $450,000.00 for Hollister II Project
- Standard Agreement for No Place Like Home Program Round 4 funds of $6,959,564.00 for Hollister II Project
- Resolution celebrating the Lompoc Teen Center’s Grand Reopening
- Resolution celebrating the launching of the California Nature Art Museum
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors will elect its 2024 leadership and conduct several administrative actions via consent agenda. The session includes a report from the County Executive Officer and a closed session regarding litigation and labor negotiations.
- Election of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair for the Board of Supervisors and various Special Districts
- Resolution proclaiming January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
- Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets
- CenCal Health CalAIM Incentive Payment Program Funding Agreement for Fiscal Years 2023-2027