County and city decisions, permits, hearings and contracts

189 items from public meetings in Santa Barbara County (meetings in the last 90 days and upcoming agendas), newest meeting first. Each item quotes the official agenda or minutes and links to the record.

MeetingOct 6, 2026

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District: Alcohol and Drug Program: Early Intervention Services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services at District schools

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$65,656

Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Revenue Agreement with Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for Behavioral Wellness’ provision of Alcohol and Drug Program: Early Intervention Services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services at District schools with a projected revenue amount of $65,656.00 for the period of September 15, 2026, through June 30, 2027;

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.: Champion Healing Center Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) and Justice-Involved Conservatee (JIC) Services

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$29.6M

Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (BC 24-119) with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (not a local vendor) to update certain standard provisions for compliance with State and federal requirements or to clarify the obligations of the parties; update general mental health services provisions; extend the JIC program from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027 to continue the minimum of four (4) additional beds for JIC program members for FY 2026-2027; with the flexibility to add two (2) additional MHRC beds when available; add a rate of $15.00 per member per day to cover ancillary services costs for uninsured members; and increase the contract amount by $1,181,800.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $29,571,800.00, inclusive of $6,425,000.00 for FY 2024-2025, $7,790,000.00 for FY 2025-2026, $8,136,800.00 for FY 2026-2027, and $7,220,000.00 for FY 2027-2028, resulting in no change to the contract term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028;

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Maria: Countywide Library System Agreement

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$4.8M

Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a one-year Agreement for Operation of a Countywide Library System by and between the County and the Cities of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Maria for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the total amount not to exceed $4,803,585.00;

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C.: Privacy Legal Services

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved

Approve and authorize the Chair to execute, on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara, Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C. to extend the term of the contract until October 7, 2027;

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP: Special Counsel Services

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$20,500

Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Special Counsel Services with Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, with a not-to-exceed amount of $20,500.00;

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP: Professional Legal Services

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$40,000

Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Morgan, Lewis, and Bockius LLP, with a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000.00, for a term starting October 6, 2026, and ending no later than October 5, 2028;

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council: hazardous fuels reduction services

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$400,000

Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for hazardous fuels reduction services between the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council and the Santa Barbara County Fire District (Agreement) to utilize the Fire District’s Fuels Crew and/or Construction Section to remove hazardous fuels in various areas of the County at a total amount not to exceed $400,000.00 with a period of performance from October 15, 2026 to June 30, 2028

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

Garrett Thiessen Construction Inc.: Laguna County Sanitation District Pond Lining Project

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractawarded$1.7M

Award the construction contract in the base amount of $1,693,000.00 to Garrett Thiessen Construction Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, subject to the provision of documents and certifications required under California law and the project specifications; c) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $85,000.00, for a total not to exceed contract authorization of $1,778,000.00; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract with Garrett Thiessen Construction Inc.

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

ViaPath Technologies: Inmate Communications Service for Incarcerated Persons (IPCS)

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved

Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Inmate Communications Service Agreement No. 9180002 with ViaPath Technologies for IPCS, and authorize the Sheriff or designee to implement the amendment, which modifies the Agreement to ensure compliance with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) framework governing inmate communication service rates and fees, with no change to the contract term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028;

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

Good Samaritan Shelter: Bringing Families Home and Home Safe Programs

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$350,000

Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (local vendor) to provide Bringing Families Home and Home Safe Programs for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for the period of October 6, 2026 through June 30, 2027;

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MeetingOct 6, 2026

Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority dba CenCal Health: Medi-Cal Outreach and Navigation Grant

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

Grant / fundingreceived by the countyapproved$680,000

Approve and authorize the Department of Social Services Director, or designee, to execute the Grant Agreement with Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority dba CenCal Health to receive grant funds in the amount of $680,000.00 for the Medi-Cal Outreach and Navigation Grant for the period of August 18, 2026, through June 30, 2027;

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution honoring 60 years of Regional Partnership through the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG).

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-1) · File 26-00885

Decisionadopted

A-1) 26-00885SUPERVISOR NELSON Adopt a Resolution honoring 60 years of Regional Partnership through the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG). A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-211 The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution commending the Carpinteria Avocado Festival on it’s 40th Anniversary.

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-2) · File 26-00880

Decisionadopted

A-2) 26-00880SUPERVISOR LEE Adopt a Resolution commending the Carpinteria Avocado Festival on it’s 40th Anniversary. A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-212 The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Santa Barbara Foresters, the 2026 National Baseball Congress World Series Champions.

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-3) · File 26-00882

Decisionadopted

A-3) 26-00882SUPERVISOR LEE Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Santa Barbara Foresters, the 2026 National Baseball Congress World Series Champions. A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-213 The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Gregg Carty for a lifetime of community service.

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-4) · File 26-00881

Decisionadopted

A-4) 26-00881SUPERVISOR LEE Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Gregg Carty for a lifetime of community service. A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-214 The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Maria Dealy upon her retirement from the County Health Department after over 39 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-5) · File 26-00870

Decisionadopted

A-5) 26-00870SUPERVISOR LEE Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Maria Dealy upon her retirement from the County Health Department after over 39 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 26-215 The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1694 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request No. 1660 (4/5 Vote Required).

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-6) · File 26-00883

Decisionapproved

A-6) 26-00883COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1694 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request No. 1660 (4/5 Vote Required). A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding Challenge Award Submissions for California State Association of Counties (CSAC), as follows:

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-7) · File 26-00894

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Authorized; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding adopting an oppose position on the Federal Hunt Amendment, as follows:

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-8) · File 26-00895

Decisionapproved

Ryan Smith, Congressman Salud Carbajal, Maureen Ellenberger, Ethan Maday, Chloe Paravicini, Matthew Koller, Ken Hough, Lee Heller, Emily Engel, and Izzi Sistek addressed the Board A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Adopted; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Alcor Solutions, Inc.: procurement of ServiceNow licensing

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$74,482

Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Alcor Solutions, Inc. for the procurement of ServiceNow licensing in an aggregate amount not to exceed $74,482.33 for the subscription term of May 31, 2026, through June 30, 2029;

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

ServiceNow, Inc.: Business Associate Addendum to Agreement

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved

Approve and authorize the County Health Director to execute Exhibit D: Business Associate Addendum with ServiceNow, Inc. to the Agreement;

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding Alcor Solutions, Inc. Agreement for ServiceNow Subscription Licenses, as follows:

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-9) · File 26-00893

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; b) and c) Approved and authorized; and d) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

District Attorney, or designee: County of Santa Barbara Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

Grant / fundingreceived by the countyapproved$271,000

Approve, ratify, and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute a grant agreement with the California OTS accepting $271,000.00 for the County of Santa Barbara Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program for the grant period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Application for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026-2027 Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-10) · File 26-00864

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and b) and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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MeetingSep 22, 2026

Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) Next Generation Warning System (NGWS) Grant Authorization, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item A-11) · File 26-00873

Decisionapproved

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; b) Adopted; and RESOLUTION NO. 26-216 c) and d) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Also as JSON. Procedural items (approving the agenda or minutes, ceremonial resolutions) are left out. Video links open the county's own player at the agenda item when its agenda system publishes the time.