Board of Supervisors - County of Santa Barbara - 08/25/26

The County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a service agreement with Meraki Management California LLC DBA Lightfully Behavioral Health for day rehabilitation and intensive day treatment services for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, with countywide telehealth access and transportation support for residents. The board also addressed budget transparency and funding related to special districts and community service areas, emphasizing improved public communication and oversight. Additionally, the board reviewed responses to grand jury reports on sheriff's office overtime, emergency preparedness, and property tax bill charges, approving measures to improve overtime management, emergency operations staffing, and transparency in special district assessments. A significant policy decision was made to grant an appeal related to transient occupancy tax penalties for a local farm stay business, with direction to staff to propose ordinance changes regarding farm stay taxation and hearing processes. No contract awards beyond the behavioral health service agreement were reported, but several policy and budgetary initiatives were discussed that could influence future procurement and vendor opportunities.