Santa Barbara public meetings in 2025

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider a set of administrative items, including a report from the County Executive Officer and the swearing‑in of new County Fire Chief Garrett Huff. The board will adopt several commendation resolutions honoring retiring department personnel. The most significant agenda item is a recommendation to amend two Behavioral Health Student Services Act grant agreements—one for $449,650 and another for $300,000—extending their terms to March 31, 2028 without changing the total award amounts.

• Swearing‑in of new County Fire Chief Garrett Huff
• Adoption of commendation resolutions for retiring Deputy Vincent Ray Buck, Angelica Muñoz, Martin Jay Wilder, and Deborah Hartman
• Amendment of $449,650 Behavioral Health Student Services Act Sustainability Grant to extend term and modify reporting
• Amendment of $300,000 Behavioral Health Student Services Act Other Priorities Grant to extend term and modify reporting
• Approval of the administrative (consent) agenda items by roll‑call vote

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The Board of Supervisors will consider two agreements with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for pest control and inspection programs. The meeting also includes several honorary resolutions and a report from the County Executive Officer.

• Agreement for High Risk Pest Exclusion (HRPE) Program in the amount of $313,512.49
• Agreement for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program
• Resolution honoring 100 years of service for the County of Santa Barbara Health Department
• Resolution proclaiming December 2025 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
• Resolution honoring the 125th Anniversary of All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

The Board adopted eight honorary resolutions honoring county employees and partners. It approved a second amendment to the covenant for the PATH shelter, allowing the City of Santa Barbara to purchase the property. The Board also approved agricultural pest‑control agreements, a CDBG trail‑improvement agreement, an advisory‑committee appointment, and accepted the AB1600 mitigation‑fee report. All actions passed with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted eight honorary resolutions honoring individuals and organizations (5-0)
• Approved amendment to PATH shelter covenant, authorizing city purchase (5-0)
• Approved HRPE program agreement with CDFA for $313,512.49, exempt from CEQA (5-0)
• Approved Glassy‑Winged Sharpshooter control agreement with CDFA for $267,292.00, exempt from CEQA (5-0)
• Approved CDBG subrecipient agreement for Franklin Creek Trail improvements, exempt from CEQA (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Conner Held to the Agricultural Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Received and reviewed FY 2024‑2025 AB1600 Mitigation Fee report; approved (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider administrative items including funding for three adult care facilities and resolutions honoring a retiring sheriff's employee and the Clerk of the Board. The meeting will also include a closed session and public comment periods.

• Consider funding for Casa Juana Maria and Polly's House ($100,000 each)
• Consider funding for Phoenix House ($224,869)
• Resolution honoring Sheriff's Department retiree Joe Ayala
• Resolution proclaiming California Clerk of the Board week
• Closed session for litigation, personnel, and real property negotiations

The Board adopted two resolutions honoring Clerk of the Board week and retiring Sheriff’s Deputy Jose “Joe” Ayala. It approved several amendments to behavioral wellness contracts, including a $115,072 increase to an Alcor Solutions software agreement and a $4,988,235 contract with The Camp Recovery Center for residential treatment. All actions were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Adopted resolution proclaiming Nov 17‑21 2025 as Clerk of the Board week (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Jose “Joe” Ayala’s retirement (5‑0)
• Approved First Amendments to preserve Casa Juana Maria and Polly’s House ($100,000 each) (5‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to preserve Phoenix House ($224,869) (5‑0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Alcor Solutions contract, increasing total to $449,836 (5‑0)
• Approved $4,988,235 contract with The Camp Recovery Center for substance‑use services (5‑0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Recover Medical Group contract, reducing total to $3,163,700 (5‑0)
• Determined all above actions are not subject to CEQA review (5‑0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including approval of an MOU template for Assembly Bill 1051 out-of-county foster children and youth placement, with a maximum contract amount of $75,000 per placement (up to $100,000 with delegated authority). The agenda also includes commendations for employees and a retiree, a CEO report, and routine procedural items. No major policy decisions or land-use items are scheduled.

• MOU template for AB 1051 foster youth placements, max $75,000 per placement, with delegated authority to increase to $100,000
• Resolution of Commendation for Christopher Nyman as Junior Lifeguard of the Year
• Resolutions honoring retiring IT employees Stacy Janos (33 years) and Osama Muftah (26 years), and employee John Nichols
• CEO report covering county programs, major projects, and legislative updates
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved five commendation resolutions honoring local individuals. It authorized a Behavioral Wellness MOU for out‑of‑county foster‑care placements, amended the Pacific Pride Foundation services agreement, and approved a $381,000 budget and MOU for the Santa Ynez Regional Trail Connector study. The Board also ratified a $250,000 amendment to a sanitation services contract for encampment resolution.

• Approved Resolution honoring Christopher Nyman as CSLSA 2025 Junior Lifeguard of the Year (5-0)
• Approved Resolution honoring John Nichols as November 2025 Employee of the Month (5-0)
• Approved Behavioral Wellness MOU template for AB 1051 placements, up to $75,000 per placement (5-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to Pacific Pride Foundation agreement, adding Opioid Overdose Prevention program (5-0)
• Approved $381,000 budget revision and MOU for Santa Ynez Regional Trail Connector study (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 amendment to sanitation services contract with QwikResponse for encampment resolution (5-0)
• Approved Resolution honoring Stacy Janos for retirement after 33 years of service (5-0)
• Approved Resolution honoring Trish Davis for contributions to the Montecito community (5-0)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting that included a closed‑session segment. During the closed session the Board considered the appointment of the County Fire Chief and held conferences with labor negotiators representing SEIU locals and United Domestic Workers. The Board also received a legal‑counsel update on the Sable Offshore Corp. litigation. The meeting concluded with a brief public comment period.

• Appointment of County Fire Chief (public employee appointment)
• Labor negotiator conference with SEIU Local 620 and Local 721
• Labor negotiator conference with United Domestic Workers of America and AFSCME Local 3930
• Legal counsel conference on Sable Offshore Corp. v. County of Santa Barbara (Case No. 2:25cv04165)
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes total

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting and entered a closed session. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session, and no members of the public requested to speak. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. and scheduled to reconvene the next day.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including a rezone of two parcels from Highway Commercial to General Commercial, adoption of electric vehicle charging fees in county lots, acceptance of the Animal Services annual report, and other routine items. The board will also hear a County Executive Officer's report and present a resolution for Adelante Charter School's 25th anniversary.

• Rezone for Famcon Pipe and Supply: change Assessor's Parcels 107-150-021 and 107-150-022 from Highway Commercial to General Commercial
• Adopt resolution establishing electric vehicle (EV) charging fees in countywide parking lots
• Accept and file FY 2024-2025 Animal Services annual report summarizing operational levels and accomplishments
• Approve agreement with CDFA for Asian Citrus Psyllid Bulk Citrus Regulatory Program at $11,997.81
• Receive and file new Artificial Intelligence Policy approved by Executive Information Technology Council

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of items on its regular session, including budget revisions, an EV charging fee structure, and several land‑use and agricultural actions. Notably, they adopted a resolution creating Agricultural Preserve No. 24AGP‑00014 covering 515.82 acres in the Casmalia area and authorized the contract execution. Other approvals included the Asian Citrus Psyllid bulk citrus program agreement ($11,997.81), the Famcon Pipe and Supply rezone to General Commercial, and the adoption of an EV charging rate resolution. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution honoring Adelante Charter School’s 25th anniversary (5‑0)
• Approved $11,997.81 Asian Citrus Psyllid bulk citrus agreement and CEQA exemption (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Revision Requests No. 0010832 and No. 0010845 (5‑0)
• Accepted and filed Animal Services FY 2024‑2025 Annual Report; CEQA exemption (5‑0)
• Adopted EV charging fee structure resolution; CEQA exemption (5‑0)
• Approved Famcon Pipe and Supply rezone (CH to C‑3) and adopted ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopted Agricultural Preserve No. 24AGP‑00014 (515.82 acres) and authorized contract execution (5‑0)
• Received and filed report on Alta Community Investment XI demolition emergency permit (5‑0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider a first amendment to a services agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families, reducing the contract by $1,462,335 to a new maximum of $7,776,355 and terminating the Safe Alternatives for Treating Youth (SAFTY) Program effective September 30, 2025. The board will also vote on several proclamations and honorary resolutions, including National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Arts and Humanities Month, Flood Preparedness Week, and commendations for community members and a retiring probation department employee.

• First Amendment to agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families: reduce contract by $1,462,335 to max $7,776,355, terminate SAFTY program (A-8)
• Proclamation of October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (A-1)
• Proclamation of October 18–25 as Flood Preparedness Week (A-3)
• Resolution of Commendation for Rose Zamora upon retirement from Probation Department (A-7)
• Honorary resolutions for Legacies of Hope honorees Becky Barieau, Billy Wathen, Chef Daisy, Greg Ryan, Henry, and Mike and Kathy Brady (A-4, A-5, A-6)

The Board unanimously approved a first amendment to the Behavioral Wellness Services Agreement, reducing the contract maximum by $1,462,335 and authorizing the Chair and Director to execute termination and wind‑down actions. The amendment was found not subject to CEQA review. The Board also approved a $239,200 contract with PATH for transitional housing, an $858,000 increase to the Medical Doctors Associates agreement, and adopted several honorary and awareness month resolutions.

• Approved first amendment to Behavioral Wellness Services Agreement, reducing contract amount by $1,462,335 (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to execute amendment and Director to issue termination notices (5-0)
• Determined Behavioral Wellness amendment not subject to CEQA (5-0)
• Approved $239,200 Services Agreement with PATH for transitional housing (5-0)
• Delegated authority to Behavioral Wellness Director for modifications to PATH agreement (5-0)
• Approved $858,000 increase to Medical Doctors Associates agreement, total $3,688,900 (5-0)
• Determined Medical Doctors agreement not subject to CEQA (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions proclaiming National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Arts and Humanities Month, Flood Preparedness Week, and multiple Legacies of Hope commendations (5-0)

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The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors will meet to receive internal audit reports, approve amendments to the Behavioral Wellness Commission bylaws, and consider a contract extension for the Cachuma RV Area renovation project. The meeting will also include proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Fire Prevention Week, and World Homeless Day.

• Receive FY 2024-2025 internal audit reports
• Approve amendment to Behavioral Wellness Commission bylaws
• Consider contract extension for Cachuma RV Area renovation project
• Proclaim October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Proclaim October 5-11, 2025 as National Fire Prevention Week

The Board adopted resolutions proclaiming October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Fire Prevention Week, and World Homeless Day, and honored employees of the month. It approved multiple administrative items, including audit filings, a behavioral wellness bylaws amendment, and a compensation agreement for Al’s Union property. The Board also approved a $532,192 contract amendment for the Cachuma RV Area Renovation, several budget revision requests, and a $25,000 grant for Animal Services.

• Adopted Domestic Violence Awareness Month resolution (5-0)
• Adopted National Fire Prevention Week resolution (5-0)
• Adopted World Homeless Day resolution (5-0)
• Approved $532,192 amendment for Cachuma RV Area Renovation contract (5-0)
• Approved budget revision requests Nos. 0010803, 0010813, 0010820, 0010825, 0010828, 0010830, 0010834 (5-0)
• Approved compensation agreement for transfer of Al’s Union property to City of Guadalupe (5-0)
• Accepted $25,000 Petco Love grant for Animal Services (5-0)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will adopt several honorary resolutions and discuss a recommendation to apply for California DHCS Bond BHCIP Round 2 grant funds for two 16‑bed social rehabilitation facilities near the North Branch jail. The board will also consider amending the temporary staffing contract with Robert Half Inc. for election‑related work, authorizing up to $750,000 for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Additional routine items include approval of minutes and the County Executive Officer’s report.

• Adopt Resolution 25-00817 proclaiming AIA Architecture Appreciation Week (Sept. 29‑Oct. 5, 2025)
• Adopt Resolution 25-00820 proclaiming National Preparedness Month (September 2025)
• Adopt Resolution 25-00827 acknowledging the Interfaith Initiative in Santa Barbara County
• Consider recommendation to apply for DHCS Bond BHCIP Round 2 grant for two 16‑bed social rehabilitation facilities near the North Branch jail
• Approve amendment to the temporary staffing contract with Robert Half Inc. for up to $750,000 for FY 2025‑2026

The Board adopted a resolution to approve and authorize a public pedestrian crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and increased the budget allocation for the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements and Beach Access Project from $7,620,000 to $8,370,000. The motion passed with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Several other items were approved, including a $750,000 amendment to the elections staffing contract, a $461,986 arts and culture grant, a $42,864 budget revision for a park ranger position, and multiple ceremonial resolutions.

• Approved $8,370,000 budget increase and pedestrian crossing agreement (5‑0)
• Approved $750,000 amendment to temporary staffing contract for elections (4‑1)
• Approved $461,986 grant agreement with City of Santa Barbara for arts and culture (4‑1)
• Approved $42,864 budget revision for Santa Maria Park Ranger position (5‑0)
• Adopted AIA Architecture Appreciation Week resolution (4‑1)
• Adopted National Preparedness Month resolution (4‑1)
• Adopted commendation for Kristen Hughes Physician of the Year (4‑1)
• Adopted resolution authorizing DHCS Bond BHCIP grant application (4‑1)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will review a purchase agreement for the OASIS Senior Center site and a contract amendment for a wildfire protection plan. The meeting also includes several honorary resolutions and a budget revision request.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for approximately 5.3 acres of the OASIS Senior Center Site in Orcutt
• Amendment to increase the Dudek contract for the Santa Barbara Foothill Communities CWPP and Transportation Study from $240,500.00 to $250,000.00
• Budget Revision Request No. 0010611
• Resolution recognizing Diaper Need Awareness Week (Sept 15-21, 2025)
• Resolution proclaiming Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15, 2025)

The Board adopted several resolutions recognizing community awareness weeks and months. It approved a budget revision, a contract amendment for a wildfire protection study, and the purchase of the Oasis Senior Center site. The Board also approved solar power purchase agreements for seven county facilities and received key health service reports for the juvenile justice system.

• Adopted Diaper Need Awareness Week resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Hispanic Heritage Month resolution (5-0)
• Approved Budget Revision Request No. 0010611 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Dudek agreement, raising contract to up to $250,000 and CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Oasis Senior Center site (5-0)
• Approved solar power purchase agreements for seven county locations (4-0)
• Received and filed 2024 Wellpath, Behavioral Wellness, and County Health Department annual reports (5-0)
• Adopted Childhood Cancer Awareness Month resolution (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors will convene to approve administrative items, including a $1.5 million HOME funding commitment for the Brisa Encina Affordable Supportive Housing Development. The meeting will also include resolutions commemorating local anniversaries and recognizing employees.

• Adopt resolutions commemorating the County's 175th anniversary and Santa Barbara High School's 150th
• Proclaim September 2025 as Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month
• Approve $1.5M HOME funding commitment for Brisa Encina Affordable Apartments
• Approve appointment of Mary Heyden to Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Adopt amendment to 2021 Local Rules for Assessment Appeals Boards

The Board approved a $17,009,442 grant agreement for the County’s Women, Infants and Children nutrition program and authorized the County Health Director to execute the agreement. It also approved a $1.5 million HOME funding commitment for the Brisa Encina affordable housing project and adopted several commemorative resolutions. Additional actions included appointing a member to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, amending assessment‑appeals board rules, and authorizing the county’s entry in the CSAC Challenge Awards. Budget revision requests were approved with a 4‑1 vote.

• Adopted 175th Anniversary artwork resolution (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Santa Barbara High School 150th anniversary (5‑0)
• Adopted proclamation of September 2025 Suicide Prevention Month (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Mary Heyden to Agricultural Advisory Committee (5‑0)
• Approved $1.5M HOME funding commitment for Brisa Encina affordable housing (4‑1)
• Adopted amendment to Assessment Appeals Boards' Local Rules (5‑0)
• Authorized County Executive Officer to submit CSAC 2025 Challenge Awards entries (5‑0)
• Approved $17,009,442 WIC program revenue agreement and authorizations (5‑0)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will adopt two ceremonial resolutions, set property tax rates for fiscal year 2025‑26, ratify a $960 weighmaster agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and consider a services agreement with Powers Park Healthcare for skilled nursing facilities that could total $3,467,500. No other actions are scheduled beyond these items.

• Adopt Resolution proclaiming August 26, 2025 as Women’s Equality Day (25-00740)
• Adopt Resolution honoring Dr. Suzanne Levy for education service (25-00741)
• Approve $960 Weights and Measures Weighmaster Agreement with CDFA (25-00731)
• Establish Property Tax Rates and Levy Taxes for FY 2025‑26 (25-00738)
• Approve Services Agreement with Powers Park Healthcare for up to $3,467,500 (25-00725)

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of items, including a resolution proclaiming Women’s Equality Day, a commendation for Dr. Suzanne Levy, the FY 2025‑26 property tax rates, a $960 Weights & Measures agreement, and a $3,467,500 contract for skilled nursing services. Additional approvals covered behavioral‑wellness grant and participation agreements, a $46,926 revenue agreement for an alcohol‑and‑drug program, and related CEQA determinations. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution proclaiming August 26 2025 as Women’s Equality Day (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution honoring Dr. Suzanne Levy for service to education (5‑0)
• Approved $960 Weights & Measures Weighmaster Agreement with CDFA (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Property Tax Rates and Levying Taxes (5‑0)
• Approved $3,467,500 Skilled Nursing Facility Services contract with Powers Park Healthcare (5‑0)
• Approved $50,000 CalHHS data‑sharing grant, $348,608 CalMHSA Interoperability Agreement, $79,704 CalMHSA Data Archive Agreement, and $382,000 budget revision for Behavioral Wellness (5‑0)
• Approved $46,926 revenue agreement with Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for alcohol‑and‑drug program (5‑0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will convene to approve resolutions for August awareness months and consider a pest detection agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The agenda also includes administrative items such as budget transfers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

• Resolution proclaiming August as Child Support Awareness Month
• Resolution proclaiming August as Emergency Management Awareness Month
• Resolution proclaiming August as World Breastfeeding Month
• Pest Detection Agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture for $7,948.00
• Authorization for Year End Transfers and Revisions of Appropriations for FY 2024-2025

The Board adopted four awareness‑month resolutions and a commendation for a retiring employee, each passing 4‑0. It approved a $7,948 pest‑detection agreement with the state agriculture department and authorized year‑end budget transfers for FY 2024‑2025, also 4‑0. The Board accepted the FY 2025‑2026 risk‑assessment filing and ratified five behavioral‑wellness service agreements totaling over $3 million, all with a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopt Child Support Awareness Month resolution (4‑0)
• Adopt Emergency Management Awareness Month resolution (4‑0)
• Adopt World Breastfeeding Month resolution (4‑0)
• Adopt Resolution honoring Sherman Hansen (4‑0)
• Approve Pest Detection Agreement with CDFA for $7,948 (4‑0)
• Approve year‑end budget transfers for FY 2024‑2025 (4‑0)
• Approve FY 2025‑2026 Risk Assessment filing (4‑0)
• Approve five Behavioral Wellness service agreements: PICR $139,440; ALE $820,000; CCOP $705,000; RG Legacy II $850,000; FHCC $1,058,500 (4‑0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including several ceremonial proclamations and two administrative items. The main substantive action is approval of year-end budget revisions and transfers to close the county's FY 2024-2025 accounting records, requiring a 4/5 vote. The board will also review a plan of cooperation between Child Support Services and the Superior Court.

• Year-end budget transfers and appropriation revisions to close FY 2024-2025 (A-8)
• Plan of Cooperation between Child Support Services and Superior Court (A-9)
• Proclamation of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, July 20-26, 2025 (A-1)
• Resolution supporting continued investment in AmeriCorps local service initiatives (A-2)
• Proclamation of July 2025 as Growing Grounds Month for 25th anniversary (A-3)

The Board unanimously approved several administrative actions, including budget revisions to close the FY 2024‑2025 accounts, a child‑support cooperation plan, and a $680,000 ballot printing and mailing agreement. It also waived $6,600 in fees for the Old Spanish Days Fiesta, approved $345,000 in funding for immigrant legal and mental‑health services, and adopted multiple symbolic resolutions.

• Approved budget revisions and transfers to close FY 2024‑2025 accounting (5‑0)
• Approved Child Support Services plan of cooperation with the Superior Court (5‑0)
• Approved ballot printing and mailing services agreement with Runbeck Election Services, up to $680,000 (5‑0)
• Authorized $6,600 fee waiver for Old Spanish Days Fiesta use of Courthouse Sunken Gardens (5‑0)
• Approved $105,000 agreement with Immigrant Legal Defense Center for immigrant‑youth services (5‑0)
• Approved $240,000 agreement with Immigrant Legal Defense Center for mental‑health services (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming week of July 20‑26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming July 2025 as BIPOC Mental Health Month (5‑0)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider budget revisions and year‑end fund transfers to close the FY 2024‑2025 accounting records, requiring a 4/5 vote. The Board will also approve a revenue agreement with Central Coast Headway, Inc. for DUI program services totaling $111,000 over three years. Several commendation resolutions honoring retiring county employees will be adopted.

• A-5: Approve budget revisions and transfers to close FY 2024‑2025 accounts (4/5 vote required)
• A-6: Approve $111,000 revenue agreement with Central Coast Headway, Inc. for DUI program services (FY 2025‑2028)
• A-1: Commendation for retiring Detective Richard Miller
• A-2: Commendation for retiring Patricia J. Moore of Alpha Resource Center
• A-3: Commendation for First 5 Santa Barbara County Children and Families Commission as July 2025 Employees of the Month

The Board adopted four commendation resolutions honoring retiring county employees and a commission. It approved budget revisions to close the FY 2024‑2025 accounts. It authorized four contracts for the Behavioral Wellness Department, including a $2.2 M mental‑health staffing agreement, a $295 k IT services contract, a $217 k janitorial contract, and a $111 k DUI program contract, all passing unanimously (5‑0).

• Adopted Resolution honoring Detective Richard Miller (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution honoring Patricia J. Moore (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution honoring First 5 Children and Families Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution honoring Jenavieve Shiloh (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget revisions and transfers (5-0)
• Approved $111,000 DUI program contract with Central Coast Headway (5-0)
• Approved $217,500 janitorial services contract with Southern Coast Janitorial (5-0)
• Approved $2,200,000 mental health staffing agreement with Barton Medical (5-0)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including approval of a $1,043,433 grant for renovations at Tecolote House in Santa Barbara. Other items include amendments to a noxious weed grant agreement and a funding agreement with UC Cooperative Extension. The meeting also includes recognition of the Solvang Shoe Store's 60th anniversary and a proclamation for Compassion Day.

• Approve $1,043,433 grant agreement with Horne LLP for Tecolote House renovations at 310 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara
• Approve $61,190.30 amendment to noxious weed grant agreement with California Department of Food and Agriculture
• Approve $180,000 agreement with UC Cooperative Extension for services in FY 2025-2026
• Adopt resolution recognizing 60th anniversary of Solvang Shoe Store
• Adopt resolution proclaiming July 6, 2025 as Compassion Day in Santa Barbara County

The Board unanimously approved several administrative items, including two honorary resolutions, a $61,190 weed‑grant amendment, a $180,000 university extension services agreement, a $1.04M Tecolote House renovation agreement, a $63,000 DUI diversion services agreement, and a $1.72M mental‑health services contract renewal. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted resolution honoring Solvang Shoe Store 60th anniversary (5-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and naming Compassion Day (5-0)
• Approved $61,190 Noxious Weed Grant amendment (5-0)
• Approved $180,000 UCCE services agreement for FY 2025‑2026 (5-0)
• Approved $1,043,433 Tecolote House renovation funding and related property restrictions (5-0)
• Approved $63,000 DUI and PC 1000 Drug Diversion program revenue agreement (5-0)
• Approved $1,716,810 mental‑health services contract renewal with CommUnify (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors' budget hearing scheduled for June 18, 2025 has been cancelled. No actions were taken on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget or related allocations.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will receive and consider the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Budget. This includes the General Operating Budget and budgets for special districts governed by the Board.

• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Budget hearings
• Budget reviews for Public Safety (District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff, Fire)
• Budget reviews for General Government & Support Services
• Budget reviews for Health and Human Services
• Budget reviews for Community Resources & Public Facilities

The Board of Supervisors approved a $250,000 reallocation to the Community Services Department for oil and gas regulation work. It also approved revisions to the FY 2025‑26 recommended budget, including cannabis tax revenue adjustments, and adopted several budget‑related resolutions. All votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $250,000 allocation from General County Programs sustainability initiatives to Community Services for oil and gas regulation work (3-2)
• Approved revision to the FY 2025‑26 Recommended Budget, including adjustments to Cannabis Tax Revenue (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑142 (budget adoption) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑143 (delegated authority for grant and contract renewals) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑144, designating County as Successor Agency to former Redevelopment Agency and approving its FY 2025‑26 budget (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will review amendments to service agreements for mental health and drug treatment providers. The meeting also includes the adoption of proclamations for Home Visiting Week and Juneteenth.

• Proposed $2,873,100 increase for Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC contract (Total: $24,575,700)
• Proposed $3,660,000 increase for Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. contract (Total: $28,390,000)
• Resolution proclaiming June 9-13, 2025, as Home Visiting Week
• Resolution proclaiming June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth 2025
• MOU with California Department of State Hospitals and CalMHSA for state hospital bed use

The Board unanimously adopted resolutions proclaiming Home Visiting Week (June 9‑13, 2025) and Juneteenth 2025. It approved several contract amendments for behavioral health services, including a $3.66 M increase to the Crestwood Behavioral Health agreement. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt Home Visiting Week resolution (June 9‑13, 2025) – approved 5-0
• Adopt Juneteenth 2025 resolution – approved 5-0
• Approve second amendment to Aegis Treatment Centers contract, raising total maximum to $24,575,700 – approved 5-0
• Approve first amendment to Crestwood Behavioral Health contract, raising total maximum to $28,390,000 – approved 5-0
• Approve MOU and amendment with CalMHSA for state hospital beds, increasing maximum payable to $36,452 – approved 5-0
• Approve Crestwood Behavioral Health training services renewal up to $10,000 – approved 5-0
• Approve second amendment to Family Service Agency contract, reducing total maximum to $8,441,138 – approved 5-0

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will review recommendations for year-end transfers and revisions of appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The body will also consider establishing appropriations limits for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 under Proposition 4/111.

• Authorization for year-end transfers and revisions of appropriations to close accounting records for all County Funds
• Establishment of FY 2025-2026 appropriations limits for the County of Santa Barbara and Service Areas No. 3 and 4
• Auditor-Controller's Report on the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of March 31, 2025
• Resolution of Commendation for Yaneris Muñiz as June 2025 Employee of the Month
• Resolution of Commendation for retiring Carpinteria City Librarian Jody Thomas

The Board approved a series of resolutions setting FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limits for the County of Santa Barbara and seven special districts. It also authorized payroll service contracts for three physicians totaling $224,000. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit for County of Santa Barbara (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit for Service Area No. 3 (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit for Service Area No. 4 (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit for Service Area No. 5 (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit for Fire Protection District (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit for North County Lighting District (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit for Flood Control & Water Conservation Districts (5‑0)
• Approved payroll service contracts for three physicians totaling $224,000 (5‑0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items, including contract amendments for behavioral health reviews and mental health transfer programs. The meeting also includes the adoption of several proclamations and a resolution opposing federal cuts to the Head Start Program.

• Resolution in opposition to Federal cuts to the Head Start Program
• Contract amendment with KPMG LLP for Behavioral Wellness reviews, extending the term to December 31, 2025, with a maximum amount of $617,000.00
• Amendment to CalMHSA Participation Agreement for Inter-Member Transfers Program, extending the term to June 30, 2027, with a maximum amount of $250,000.00
• Proclamation of May 2025 as Search and Rescue Month
• Proclamation of May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Board adopted four resolutions opposing federal Head Start cuts and proclaiming May as Search and Rescue, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, and Older Americans months. It approved amendments to contracts and agreements for the Behavioral Wellness Department, CalMHSA, TB Control, CDC data sharing, and increased SBCAG funding for the Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill connector by $260,000. The FY 2025‑26 Road Maintenance Annual Plan was also approved. All actions passed with a 3‑2 vote (three ayes, two absent).

• Adopted resolution opposing Federal cuts to Head Start (3‑2)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Search and Rescue Month (3‑2)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (3‑2)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Older Americans Month (3‑2)
• Approved amendment to KPMG contract for Behavioral Wellness (no change to $617,000 max) (3‑2)
• Approved CalMHSA amendment to extend Inter‑Member Transfers program and add $200,000 funding (3‑2)
• Approved $144,041 TB Control Local Assistance Funds award (3‑2)
• Approved $260,000 increase to SBCAG funding for Sheffield Drive pedestrian/bicycle connector (3‑2)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent agenda items, including a $3.2 million contract amendment for Drug Medi-Cal outpatient treatment services, a grant agreement for a pre-trial felony mental health diversion program, and resolutions opposing federal cuts to food safety net programs and proclaiming various awareness weeks.

• Resolution opposing federal cuts to food safety net programs (A-2)
• First Amendment to Services Agreement with Recover Medical Group, P.C. increasing contract by $62,700 to a total not to exceed $3,194,700 for Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System Outpatient Treatment Services (A-8)
• Grant Agreement with California Department of State Hospitals for Pre-Trial Felony Mental Health Diversion Program Services (A-9)
• Proclamations for Peace Officers Week, Wildfire Community Preparedness Month, and Compost Awareness Week (A-1, A-3, A-6)

The Board adopted a grant agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals for pre‑trial felony mental health diversion services, authorizing up to $14,822,000. It also approved salary additions and budget appropriations for the Behavioral Wellness and Public Defender departments, and extended the ground lease for the DignityMoves project. Several honorary and commemorative resolutions were also adopted.

• Approved First Amendment to Recover Medical Group contract, increasing total to $3,194,700 (4‑0)
• Approved grant agreement with California DSH for mental‑health diversion services, up to $14,822,000 (4‑0)
• Adopted salary additions for BWell and Public Defender (4‑0)
• Approved budget revisions: $934,100 for Public Defender and $2,683,078 for BWell (4‑0)
• Approved ground lease extension for DignityMoves project at 1016 Santa Barbara St to June 30 2027 (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming National Peace Officers' Week (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution opposing federal cuts to food‑safety net programs (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming May 2025 Wildfire Community Preparedness Month (4‑0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes adopting resolutions recognizing firefighters for LA wildfire assistance, proclaiming various awareness weeks, and honoring local individuals and employees. They will also receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Popular Annual Financial Report for FY 2024. A County Executive Officer's report will cover interim housing project milestones and other updates.

• Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for FY ended June 30, 2024 (Item A-12).
• Adopt a resolution recognizing firefighters who assisted in the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires (Item A-1).
• Proclaim May 4-10, 2025 as National Correction Officers’ Week (Item A-2).
• Proclaim May 2025 as Mental Health Month and Water Awareness Month (Items A-3, A-11).
• CEO report includes one-year milestone of interim housing projects La Posada and Hope Village.

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and the April 14‑16 budget workshop meetings. It adopted several honorary resolutions and approved filing of the 2024 financial reports. It also approved a $900,000 increase to a behavioral health contract and extended a DHCS performance contract through 2026.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 14 & 16, 2025 budget workshops (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-78 honoring firefighters (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-79 proclaiming National Correction Officers’ Week (5-0)
• Approved filing of 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment adding $900,000 to behavioral health contract (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment extending DHCS County Performance Contract through 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-88 proclaiming Water Awareness Month (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is conducting budget workshops to review departmental budgets and the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will discuss the use of one-time funds and provide direction for the Recommended Budget due in May.

• Budget reviews for Health and Human Services, Community Resources & Public Facilities, and Policy and Executive departments
• Discussion on recommended uses of one-time funds for the FY 2025-2026 budget
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation from Latham & Watkins LLP concerning Santa Ynez Unit, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System permits

The Board adopted the County Executive Office’s recommendations for the FY 2025‑2026 preliminary budget. The board confirmed the use of one‑time funds, except that the $925,000 purchase of replacement sheriff patrol in‑car video equipment was deferred for further discussion in June 2025. The motion was approved unanimously by all five supervisors.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 preliminary budget recommendations (5‑0 vote)
• Deferred $925,000 sheriff patrol in‑car video equipment purchase

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is holding a budget workshop to receive the preliminary FY 2025-2026 budget and provide direction for the recommended budget. Presentations cover public safety departments (District Attorney, Sheriff, Fire) and general government services. No binding decisions are made; direction will inform the May recommended budget for June adoption.

• Hearing on FY 2025-2026 preliminary budget and direction for recommended budget
• Budget overview and departmental presentations on public safety (District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff, Fire)
• Departmental budgets for general government (Treasurer, Clerk-Recorder, Human Resources, IT, General Services)
• CEO's report on county programs, major projects, and state/federal legislation
• Public comment periods after each functional group presentation

The Board of Supervisors received and filed staff presentations on the FY 2025‑2026 budget overview and departmental budgets for public safety and general government services. No votes or approvals were taken on any items. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM and scheduled to reconvene for budget workshops on April 16, 2025.

• Received and filed Budget Overview staff presentation (no vote)
• Received and filed Public Safety departmental budget presentations (District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff, Fire) (no vote)
• Received and filed General Government & Support Services departmental budget presentations (Treasurer‑Tax Collector‑Public Administrator, Clerk‑Recorder‑Assessor, Human Resources, Auditor‑Controller, Information Technology, Workday ERP Update, General Services) (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 PM (no vote)
• Scheduled next Budget Workshop for April 16, 2025 (no vote)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board will vote on a consent agenda including numerous proclamations for April observances such as National Poetry Month, Library Week, and Public Health Week. Administrative items include a report on property tax administrative cost recovery for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and approval of a service order for dark fiber services from Astound Business Solutions. No major policy debates or public hearings are listed.

• Property tax administrative cost recovery for FY 2024-2025 (A-12)
• Service order for dark fiber services from Astound Business Solutions (A-13)
• Proclamations for April: Poetry Month, Library Week, Public Health Week, Healthy People Healthy Trails Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Arbor Day, National Day of Prayer
• Resolution honoring Sergeant Roy Hale upon retirement from Veterans Services Commission
• Resolution honoring Dave Carlson upon retirement from Probation Department after 27 years

The Board adopted a series of resolutions proclaiming April observances and May 1 as the National Day of Prayer. It approved the recovery of FY 2024‑2025 property‑tax administrative costs. It authorized a $36,000 dark‑fiber service order for the Behavioral Wellness Department. It approved a $700,000 contract with Helios Healthcare for skilled‑nursing services.

• Adopted Resolution proclaiming National Poetry Month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming National Library Week (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming National Public Health Week (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming Healthy People Healthy Trails Month (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 property‑tax administrative cost recovery (5-0)
• Approved $36,000 dark‑fiber service order for Behavioral Wellness (5-0)
• Approved $700,000 Skilled Nursing Facility contract with Helios Healthcare (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming National Day of Prayer (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The board will convene a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes several ceremonial proclamations and commendations. The single substantive item is a first amendment to a participation agreement with CalMHSA to extend the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program administrative services term through August 31, 2026, with no change to the $0 agreement amount. The County Executive Officer will also provide an informational report.

• Adopt proclamations for Tax Season, Month of the Young Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Donate Life Month, and International Dark-Sky Week.
• Commendations for retirees Suzanne Isbell (Community Services), Allen Bell (Planning & Development), Lieutenant Mark Valencia (Sheriff’s Office), and Chief Deputy Robert Plastino (Sheriff’s Office).
• A-11: First Amendment to agreement with CalMHSA for Peer Support Specialist Certification Program administrative services, extending term to August 31, 2026, at $0 cost.

The Board approved the minutes from the March meetings. It adopted several proclamations for April, passed commendations honoring retiring staff and an employee of the month, approved amendments to two Behavioral Wellness agreements, authorized the City of Buellton's mail‑in special election, approved the County’s Racial Equity Grant disbursement, and approved five budget revision requests. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from March 14 and March 18 meetings (5‑0)
• Adopted resolutions proclaiming Tax Season, Month of the Young Child, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Donate Life Month, and International Dark‑Sky Week (5‑0 each)
• Approved commendations for retiring employees and April 2025 Employee of the Month (5‑0 each)
• Approved first amendments to Behavioral Wellness agreements with CalMHSA and FBSMV, ratified and authorized execution (5‑0)
• Approved and referred to the Clerk‑Recorder‑Assessor‑Elections Office the Buellton mail‑in special election and related regulations (5‑0)
• Approved and authorized the County’s Racial Equity Grant Program fund disbursement to The Fund (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010282, 0010286, 0010317, 0010346, and 0010355 (5‑0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board will consider a consent agenda including ceremonial proclamations (Red Cross Month, Tsunami Preparedness Week, Women's Equal Pay Day), commendations for retiring employees and a Medal of Honor nominee, and two administrative items: a $800,000 increase to a mental health staffing contract with Amergis Healthcare (total $3.23 million) and a professional services agreement for a habitat restoration plan for the Solomon Hills Recreational Trail System. All consent items are expected to be approved by a single roll-call vote unless pulled for separate discussion.

• Proclaim March 2025 as American Red Cross Month
• Proclaim March 22-30 as Tsunami Preparedness Week
• Proclaim March 25 as Women's Equal Pay Day
• Approve $800k increase to Amergis Healthcare mental health staffing contract (total $3.23M)
• Consider habitat restoration plan agreement for Solomon Hills Recreational Trail System

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will convene a special meeting to discuss cannabis odor impacts in Carpinteria. The meeting is a forum for community feedback on proposed odor thresholds and verification technologies, with no policy votes scheduled.

• Community Forum on Cannabis Odor in Carpinteria
• Discussion of proposed cannabis odor thresholds (7 D/T for 3 minutes)
• Review of nasal-ranger technology for odor verification
• Review of extension proposals from Planning and Development Department
• Public comment period for matters within Board jurisdiction

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A regarding inclusionary housing. The body is also reviewing a revenue agreement for behavioral health mobile crisis services with the City of Santa Barbara.

• Proposed ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A - Inclusionary Housing
• Revenue Agreement for Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Services with the City of Santa Barbara for $278,111.00
• Resolution proclaiming March 10, 2025 as Tibet Day in Santa Barbara County
• Appointments of representatives from Carpinteria, Lompoc, Solvang, Santa Maria, and Guadalupe to the County Library Advisory Committee

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meets in regular session to consider a consent agenda including multiple resolutions and grant agreements. The most consequential item is approval of two Behavioral Health Services grants totaling $749,650: one for a Quality Improvement and Sustainability Coordinator and one for a Navigator to train school staff on commercial sexual exploitation prevention. The board will also adopt proclamations for International Women's Day and the Public Health Department's centennial, and receive the County Executive Officer's report.

• Approve $449,650 state grant for a QIS Coordinator to sustain Behavioral Health Student Services (Category 3).
• Approve $300,000 state grant for a Navigator to expand training on commercial sexual exploitation of children (Category 4).
• Adopt resolution proclaiming March 8, 2025 as International Women's Day in Santa Barbara County.
• Adopt resolution commemorating 100th anniversary of the County Public Health Department.
• Adopt resolution honoring Javier Celedon and David Webster as Employees of the Month.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a contract renewal with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for audit services totaling $153,000 for FY 2024-2025, with options for two additional years. Other administrative items include appointing a member to the Agricultural Advisory Committee and amending a services agreement with Transitions-Mental Health Association. All items are part of a consent agenda to be voted on in a single roll call.

• Approve contract with Brown Armstrong for $153,000 audit services, with renewal options up to $186,000
• Appoint Alex Van Wingerden to the Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Receive Auditor-Controller's report on Treasurer's Investment Pool assets as of Dec 31, 2024
• Adopt resolution honoring former Mayor Sheila Lodge
• First amendment to TMHA services agreement for mental health support (amount not specified)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board will consider approving a $4,471,200 increase to a contract with Tarzana Treatment Centers for residential alcohol and drug treatment services, expanding capacity by ten clients. Other agenda items include resolutions supporting a community aquatics complex and proclaiming Black History Month, as well as multi-department service agreements with TEKsystems (up to $800,000) and Gray Quarter (amount not fully specified). The meeting also includes the CEO's report and administrative consent items.

• A-4: First Amendment to agreement with Tarzana Treatment Centers – increase of $4,471,200 to a total of $9,039,600 for residential treatment services through June 2027.
• A-6: Multi-department Master Service Agreement with TEKsystems Global Services, LLC up to $800,000.
• A-1: Resolution supporting the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Complex.
• A-2: Resolution proclaiming February 2025 as Black History Month in Santa Barbara County.
• A-5: Approve multiple budget revision requests (majority and 4/5 vote required).

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including resolutions, commendations, and administrative items. The most substantial item is a resolution authorizing a $1,043,433 grant application for renovations to Tecolote House at 310 Camino del Remedio in Santa Barbara. Other items include a $40,000 sole-source purchase of an electric meter testing system and several resolutions of commendation.

• Authorize application for $1,043,433 California Department of Social Services grant for Tecolote House renovations at 310 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara (APN 059-140-029)
• Waive competitive bidding and authorize $40,000 purchase of Radian Research electric meter testing system for Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures
• Adopt resolutions honoring Samuel D. Patton as Employee of the Month, Thomas Tighe of Direct Relief, 211 Services, and International Holocaust Remembrance Day

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will review a services agreement for transitional housing and a funding reservation for a 3D printed home project. The meeting also includes the adoption of resolutions for Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Services Agreement with PATH for transitional housing and ancillary services not to exceed $474,500.00
• Reservation of County affordable housing funds not to exceed $400,000.00 for 3D Printed Home at 550 Cambridge Drive
• Resolution proclaiming January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• Resolution of Commendation for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual organizational meeting, including election of the 2025 Chair and Vice Chair. The consent agenda includes a resolution supporting the LGBTQ+ community, a commendation for the employee of the month, approval of a mental health services agreement with the state, and an extension of affordable housing funds for Hollister Lofts.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors
• Resolution supporting the LGBTQ+ community (Supervisors Capps and Lee)
• Commendation honoring Kelsey Gerckens Buttitta as Employee of the Month
• Approval of integrated mental health services agreement with DHCS (zero-dollar contract)
• Extension of conditional reservation of County Affordable Housing Funds to Hollister Lofts