Air Pollution Control District (APCD) - County of Santa Barbara - 06/25/26

The County of Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District Board of Directors held a meeting on June 25, 2026, focusing on budget approval, compensation studies, and grant and incentive programs. The board unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, including salary adjustments based on a Gallagher compensation study, while also directing staff to develop an appeal process for employees dissatisfied with the study's findings. Additionally, the board received detailed presentations on voluntary grant and incentive programs, which have distributed nearly $65 million in state and local funds to support projects such as off-road equipment replacement and infrastructure improvements. The meeting also covered updates on air quality monitoring and the Blue Whales and Blue Skies vessel speed reduction program, highlighting its expansion and environmental benefits. No contract awards or new procurement actions were reported, but the discussion on the Gallagher report and grant programs may influence future procurement and budget decisions.