Santa Barbara County, CA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Santa Barbara se reunirá para tratar asuntos administrativos rutinarios en la agenda de consentimiento y recibir un informe del Oficial Ejecutivo del Condado. Las acciones clave incluyen la certificación de los resultados de las Elecciones Primarias Directas Estatales del 2 de junio de 2026, la aprobación de transferencias presupuestarias de fin de año y revisiones de asignaciones, y la adopción de una proclamación para la Semana de Servicios de Libertad Condicional y Prejuicio. No hay debates de política importantes ni audiencias públicas programadas.

• Proclamación declarando el 19 al 25 de julio de 2026 como la Semana de Servicios de Libertad Condicional y Prejuicio
• Recibir y archivar el Informe de Cumplimiento de Distritos Especiales Independientes para las auditorías del año fiscal 2023-2024 y los presupuestos del año fiscal 2025-2026
• Aprobar transferencias presupuestarias de fin de año y revisiones de asignaciones (se requiere voto de 4/5)
• Certificar los resultados de las Elecciones Primarias Directas Estatales del 2 de junio de 2026
• Aprobar la Segunda Enmienda al contrato de gestión de registros empresariales con Tyler Technologies, Inc.

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

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

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La Junta revisará varias resoluciones conmemorativas y actualizaciones administrativas. Las acciones clave incluyen enmendar el calendario de tarifas del Comisionado Agrícola y renovar un acuerdo de servicios con la Universidad de California.

• Ordenanza que modifica el Calendario de Tarifas del Comisionado Agrícola
• $185,000.00 acuerdo con los Regents of the University Cooperative Extension
• Resolución en honor al 50 aniversario del Friendship Adult Day Care Center
• Reconocimiento de julio de 2026 como el Mes de la Salud Mental BIPOC
• Transferencias presupuestarias de fin de año y revisiones de asignaciones para el año fiscal 2025-2026

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

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

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La Junta de Supervisores revisará varios asuntos administrativos, incluyendo una resolución en honor a la jubilación de Ann McCarty. También están considerando un acuerdo con el CDFA sobre la regulación del cáñamo industrial y recibiendo informes de auditoría del Auditor-Contralor.

• Acuerdo del Programa de Cultivo de Cáñamo Industrial por un monto no superior a $25,000.00
• Informe de Auditoría del Oficial de Redención de Impuestos (julio 2020 - junio 2023)
• Estado de Activos del Fondo de Inversión del Tesorero del Condado al 31 de marzo de 2026
• Resolución en honor a la jubilación de Ann McCarty de North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center

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

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

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La Junta de Supervisores realiza una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027 para el condado y los distritos especiales, incluyendo acciones para adoptar el presupuesto, aprobar ajustes y delegar renovaciones de contratos. También llevan a cabo una audiencia pública sobre posibles cierres o reducciones en los servicios médicos del condado.

• Audiencia pública sobre los impactos en los servicios médicos (Secciones 1440-1498 del Código de Salud y Seguridad)
• Adoptar el presupuesto recomendado para el año fiscal 2026-2027 para el condado y los distritos especiales
• Aprobar los ajustes recomendados por el CEO y los ajustes finales del presupuesto
• Adoptar la resolución salarial y los cambios de puesto efectivos a partir de julio de 2026
• Delegar autoridad al Presidente para renovaciones de contratos de un solo año dentro del 10% de los montos anteriores

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

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

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La Junta de Supervisores de Santa Barbara considerará asuntos administrativos rutinarios, incluyendo transferencias de presupuesto de fin de año para cerrar los registros contables del AF 2025-26, y enmiendas a acuerdos agrícolas estatales para el control de malezas nocivas y detección de plagas. La agenda de consentimiento también incluye resoluciones que honran a un empleado del mes del Departamento del Sheriff y declaran junio como el Mes de Concientización sobre el Abuso de Mayores. No se programan decisiones políticas importantes ni audiencias de uso de suelo.

• Enmienda del Programa de Subvenciones para Malezas Nocivas con CDFA por $61,190.30 (julio 2023–junio 2027)
• Enmienda del Programa de Detección de Plagas con CDFA por $15,907.00 (julio 2025–junio 2026)
• Transferencias de presupuesto de fin de año y revisiones de apropiaciones para cerrar los registros contables del Condado para el AF que termina el 30 de junio de 2026
• Resolución que honra a Margaret Santamaria del Departamento del Sheriff como Empleada del Mes de junio de 2026
• Resolución que declara junio de 2026 como el Mes de Concientización sobre el Abuso de Mayores

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La Junta de Supervisores votará sobre puntos administrativos de la agenda, incluyendo una subvención de $20 millones para un nuevo centro de rehabilitación social en Santa Maria y varias proclamaciones. La mayoría de los puntos son aprobaciones rutinarias, sin audiencias públicas importantes programadas.

• Aprobar subvención estatal de $20M para el Proyecto de Instalaciones de Rehabilitación Social del Norte del Condado en Santa Maria (Punto A-7)
• Adoptar resolución para la Semana de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental Juvenil (Punto A-1)
• Adoptar resolución para la Semana Nacional de Obras Públicas (Punto A-4)
• Aprobar acuerdo de protección de apiarios por $8,743 con el CDFA (Punto A-5)
• Recomendar licencia del programa Zona Seca DUI en Santa Maria (Punto A-6)

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

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

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La Junta de Supervisores considerará una agenda de consentimiento que consiste principalmente en resoluciones y proclamaciones ceremoniales, incluyendo el reconocimiento de la National Nurses' Week, Mental Health Month y Wildfire Community Preparedness Month. Los artículos administrativos incluyen la recepción de los Single Audit Reports del Condado para el FY 2024-25 y un memorando de entendimiento con una autoridad sanitaria regional. La reunión también incluye el informe del County Executive Officer y la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Recibir los Single Audit Reports para el FY finalizado el 30 de junio de 2025
• Memorando de Entendimiento con Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority (detalles incompletos)
• Proclamación: 9 de mayo de 2026 como Stronger Starts Day of Action for Children
• Proclamación: Mayo de 2026 como Wildfire Community Preparedness Month
• Resolución de Reconocimiento para Sabina Beraha al jubilarse

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

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

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La Junta de Supervisores se reunirá brevemente para escuchar comentarios públicos antes de pasar a sesión cerrada. En sesión cerrada, discutirán las negociaciones laborales para un candidato a Oficial Ejecutivo del Condado y considerarán nombrar a un nuevo Oficial Ejecutivo del Condado. No hay otros temas sustantivos en la agenda.

• Sesión cerrada: Conferencia con negociadores laborales sobre el candidato a Oficial Ejecutivo del Condado
• Sesión cerrada: Nombramiento de empleado público para el cargo de Oficial Ejecutivo del Condado

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

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

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La Junta de Supervisores celebra una reunión especial con una sesión cerrada para discutir el nombramiento del County Executive Officer. La agenda es principalmente de procedimiento, con comentarios públicos y asuntos administrativos de rutina.

• Sesión cerrada: nombramiento del County Executive Officer

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

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

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Esta reunión de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Santa Bárbara incluye la adopción de varias proclamas (National Library Week, Crime Victims' Rights Week, etc.), reconocimiento a empleados y consideración de un análisis de horas extra de la Oficina del Sheriff y una modificación a un acuerdo de servicios para el programa CREDO47. La agenda es mayormente ceremonial y administrativa.

• Informe de análisis de horas extra de la Oficina del Sheriff para julio de 2025 – febrero de 2026
• Primera Modificación al acuerdo de servicios de investigación y evaluación de CREDO47 (sin monto especificado)
• Proclamas para National Home Visiting Week, Library Week, Crime Victims' Rights Week, CASA Appreciation Week, National Day of Prayer, Poetry Month, Arbor Day
• Reconocimientos para Employee of the Month, Carpinterian of the Year y el empleado retirado de la Oficina del Sheriff Eric Carpio

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

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

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La Junta de Supervisores llevará a cabo una audiencia sobre una propuesta para prohibir el uso no autorizado de propiedades del condado para la aplicación de inmigración, proteger las elecciones de interferencias y explorar herramientas de zonificación para prohibir centros de detención de inmigración en áreas no incorporadas. También considerarán adoptar una política de uso para parques y áreas recreativas del condado.

• Adoptar la 'Use and Preservation Policy for County Owned Property' para prohibir actividades de aplicación de inmigración
• Solicitar un informe electoral sobre la prevención de intimidación de votantes y protección de boletas para el 5 de mayo de 2026
• Instruir al Planning Department para que analice herramientas de uso de suelo que prohíban centros de detención de inmigración en áreas no incorporadas
• Solicitar la expansión del County Employee Election Officer Program para el monitoreo de urnas

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

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

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

La Junta de Supervisores lleva a cabo un taller presupuestario para discutir el Presupuesto Preliminar del Año Fiscal 2026-2027. Recibirán información, confirmarán los usos recomendados de los fondos y proporcionarán dirección sobre el Presupuesto Recomendado de la Oficina Ejecutiva del Condado. Los temas especiales incluyen las perspectivas del fondo de pensiones y las opciones de alojamiento del sistema de cárceles.

• Audiencia sobre el Presupuesto Preliminar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y talleres de desarrollo presupuestario
• Discusión de las perspectivas del Fondo de Pensiones
• Discusión de las opciones de alojamiento del Sistema de Cárceles
• Periodos de comentarios públicos para temas especiales y resumen del taller presupuestario
• Deliberación y dirección de la Junta para la publicación de mayo y la adopción de junio

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

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

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

La Junta de Supervisores lleva a cabo un taller de presupuesto para revisar el presupuesto preliminar del año fiscal 2026-2027. Los departamentos presentan sus presupuestos propuestos para las funciones de Seguridad Pública, Gobierno General y Política/Ejecutivo. La Junta dará orientación sobre el presupuesto recomendado por el Director Ejecutivo, con la adopción final programada para el 16 y 18 de junio de 2026.

• Audiencia sobre el presupuesto preliminar del año fiscal 2026-2027 y orientación sobre el presupuesto recomendado por el Director Ejecutivo
• Presentaciones de presupuestos departamentales: Fiscal de Distrito, Sheriff, Probación, Bomberos y otros en Seguridad Pública
• Actualización de un tema especial sobre inteligencia artificial (IA) por parte de Tecnología de la Información
• Actualización de un tema especial sobre el presupuesto de ingresos por cannabis
• Períodos de comentarios públicos después de cada presentación de grupo funcional

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

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