Board of Supervisors - County of Santa Barbara - 08/18/26

The County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, covering a range of administrative and departmental items. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of an amendment to the Cali Royale campus solar power purchase agreement to add a battery energy storage system, with assurances that county standards and safety measures would be followed. The board also approved the Deputy Sheriffs Association (DSA) contract, which includes provisions aimed at controlling overtime costs, with a planned budget revision to fund the contract using a set-aside of $812,000. Additionally, the board received an overtime analysis report for the sheriff's office, noting a $3.4 million reduction in overtime costs and ongoing efforts to manage staffing and budget impacts. Other agenda items included a rezoning project in the San Ynez Valley and a state budget update highlighting uncertainties in funding allocations and tax impacts on software. The meeting concluded with a closed session on labor negotiations and litigation matters.