County and city decisions, permits, hearings and contracts

The Board directed the Planning and Development Department to amend land use codes to establish firearm retailer buffer zones and security standards.

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

Decisionamended

a) Direct the Planning and Development Department to prepare and process amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC), and Article II, Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), of Chapter 35 of the Santa Barbara County Code (Zoning), to: i) Define “Firearms Retailer” and related terms as distinct land uses; ii) Establish a mandatory buffer of 1,000 feet between any new Firearms Retailer and designated sensitive receptors, including public and private K-12 schools, preschools, licensed childcare centers, parks, playgrounds, youth centers, religious establishments, similar child-serving facilities, and other Firearms Retailers; iii) Clarify how the buffer is measured between a Firearms Retailer and a sensitive receptor or other Firearms Retailer, including use of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and analysis; iv) Require a Conditional Use Permit for Firearms Retailers in all applicable zoning districts, with findings related to public safety, neighborhood compatibility, security, and consistency with the buffer standard; v) Prohibit the establishment or operation of a Firearms Retailer as a home occupation or from any residentially zoned parcel, including the retail sale, lease, transfer, delivery, display, or customer pickup of firearms or ammunition at a residence; vi) Develop enhanced security development standards for Firearms Retailers, including surveillance systems and other appropriate safeguards, to pr…

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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding protecting children through Firearms Retailer buffer zones and an Interim Urgency Ordinance, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 6) · File 26-00819

Decisionapproved

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. Eva Maria Turralba-Catalan, Emily Lorenzana, Juan Pacheco Mavcial, Reverend Sarah Thomas, Rebecca Tucker, Mohomed Khan, Ethan Bertrand, Ivette Peralta, Andrea Pelagio, Anne Hubbard, Mary Nishimoto, and Thomas Becker addressed the Board A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) i) through vii) Directed; b) Directed staff to proceed as discussed at the September 1, 2026 hearing; c) Adopted; ORDINANCE NO. 5302 d) Directed staff to return to the Board on September 22, 2026 with a written report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d) and consideration of an extension to the Interim Urgency Ordinance; and e) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Date: written report on Interim Urgency Ordinance

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · meeting of Sep 1, 2026

Hearing / deadline

Directed staff to return to the Board on September 22, 2026 with a written report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d) and consideration of an extension to the Interim Urgency Ordinance;

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Runbeck Election Services, LLC: software licensing, equipment maintenance and support services for the Sentio Ballot Printing System

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$13,500

Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Services Agreement with Runbeck Election Services, LLC., an Arizona corporation, for software licensing, equipment maintenance and support services for the Sentio Ballot Printing System for the term ending June 30, 2027, and in the amount of $13,500.00;

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Trauma Center: Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund distributions

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$420,000

Trauma Center to receive Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund distributions in an amount not to exceed $420,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029,

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Ocean Protection Council: Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors

Grant / fundingreceived by the countyapproved$291,681

Execute and submit to Ocean Protection Council a State Grant Agreement for the acceptance of Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant funds in the amount of $291,681.00, upon review and concurrence of County Counsel, the Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or his or her designee(s);

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Date: staff report on interim urgency ordinance extension

Santa Barbara County, CA · Board of Supervisors · meeting of Sep 1, 2026

Hearing / deadline

Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors on October 6th, 2026, with a written report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d) and consideration of an extension to the Interim Urgency Ordinance for up to 10 months and 15 days pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d);

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Universal Protection Services, LP. dba Allied Universal Security Services: provision of uniformed guard services for Natividad Medical Center

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contract$4.3M

Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a retroactive Agreement between the County of Monterey and Universal Protection Services, LP. DBA Allied Universal Security Services for the provision of uniformed guard services for Natividad Medical Center, for a maximum County obligation of $4,320,000 for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; and

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Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc.: landscaping and maintenance services

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contract$573,000

Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (A-17245) with Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc. for landscaping and maintenance services, adding $173,000 to the payable amount for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $573,000 with no change to the Agreement term of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028.

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Jackson Physician Search, LLC: recruitment and placement of physician services

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contract$1.2M

Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (A-16600) with Jackson Physician Search, LLC for the provision of recruitment and placement of physician services, extending the Agreement for an additional two year period (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028) for a revised full Agreement term of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2028, and adding $300,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $1,200,000.

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Community Homeless Solutions (CHS): assisting in meeting the direct costs of a Medical Respite Program for homeless persons

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contract$435,582

Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Community Homeless Solutions (“CHS”), a California corporation, for assisting in meeting the direct costs of a Medical Respite Program (“MRP”) for homeless persons in Monterey County for a maximum County obligation of $435,582 retroactive from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

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Community Homeless Solutions: Medical Respite Program for homeless persons in Monterey County

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contract$435,582

execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Community Homeless Solutions (“CHS”), a California corporation, for assisting in meeting the direct costs of a Medical Respite Program (“MRP”) for homeless persons in Monterey County for a maximum County obligation of $435,582 retroactive from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

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Angeles Construction: Performance and Payment Bonds

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contract$6.4M

Approve the Performance and Payment Bonds provided by Angeles Construction, Newton Construction and Management, and Ausonio Incorporated each in the amount of $6,402,606.

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Epic iO: Non-Standard Software Subscription Service Agreement

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contract$19,988

Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute retroactive Amendment No. 1 to Non-Standard Software Subscription Service Agreement A-17024 with Epic iO to extend the term for a revised new term of August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027, and to add funds for a revised total agreement amount of $19,988;

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California State Library: Adult Literacy and Families for Literacy services

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

Grant / fundingreceived by the countyapproved$69,683

Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept a grant from the California State Library for $58,069 to provide Adult Literacy and Families for Literacy services; and b. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept non-standard elements of the grant award agreement; and c. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept up to two (2) amendments or increases in this grant award that do not substantially change terms and conditions or increase the grant award more than 20% ($11,614) for a total not to exceed $69,683

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Monterey County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (Units A & B): amend the Longevity Pay provision in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved

Approve, adopt, and authorize the Human Resources Department to execute the side letter agreement with Monterey County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (Units A & B) to amend the Longevity Pay provision in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and remove the requirement of the Longevity Pay Certification Form retroactively pursuant to CalPERS’ audit requirements.

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Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 (Units F, H, J, and K): negotiated provisions to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Sheriff’s Office Training Pay

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved

Adopt the executed side letter agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 (Units F, H, J, and K) to memorialize and implement negotiated provisions to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Sheriff’s Office Training Pay.

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Public Health Institute: host a full-time fellow with a term agreement

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$37,500

Approve and authorize the Director of Emergency Management or designee to execute a non-standard Service Term Agreement with the Public Health Institute, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation administering the CivicSpark Fellowship program as part of the federal AmeriCorps program, to host a full-time fellow with a term agreement from October 5, 2026, through September 3, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $37,500.

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Granite Rock Company: Old Stage Road Reconstruction

Monterey County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractawarded$2.4M

Award a contract to Granite Rock Company, the lowest responsible bidder for Old Stage Road Reconstruction, Project No. 1159, in the total amount of $2,397,656

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Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Humboldt County

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 1 · File 26-886

Decisionapproved

Item 1. Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Humboldt County Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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Resolution, and Letter of Support, Supporting the Renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in Memory of Thomas Dale Sarver

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 2 · File 26-895

Decisionapproved

Item 2. Resolution, and Letter of Support, Supporting the Renaming of the Ohman Creek Bridge on State Route 254 in Memory of Thomas Dale Sarver Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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Approval of Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s Amended Conflict-of Interest-Code

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 4 · File 26-896

Decisionapproved

Item 4. Approval of Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s Amended Conflict-of Interest-Code Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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Authorize the County Administrative Officer (CAO) to Execute Agreement Releasing the Federal Interest in the Economic Development Administration Revolving Loan Fund

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 5 · File 26-836

Decisionapproved

Item 5. Authorize the County Administrative Officer (CAO) to Execute Agreement Releasing the Federal Interest in the Economic Development Administration Revolving Loan Fund Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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Fiscal Year 2025-26 Grand Jury Responses: “Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies” and “Friend of Foe? Struggling with Reputation at the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department”

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors · Item 6 · File 26-859

Decisionapproved

Item 6. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Grand Jury Responses: “Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Local Law Enforcement Agencies” and “Friend of Foe? Struggling with Reputation at the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department” Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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Cable & Wireless Technologies, Inc.: Purchase of Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Equipment

Humboldt County, CA · Board of Supervisors

County contractapproved$12,740

Purchase of Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Equipment from Cable & Wireless Technologies, Inc. in the Amount of Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($12,739.77)

Action taken: approved Item 7. Purchase of Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Equipment from Cable & Wireless Technologies, Inc. in the Amount of Twelve Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Seven Cents ($12,739.77) Action: approved - A motion was made by Supervisor Madrone, seconded by Supervisor Bushnell, to approve staff recommendations. The motion carried with the following vote:

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