Board of Supervisors

Meeting Summary

Present: 5-Lavagnino, 3-Hartmann, 4-Nelson, 1-Lee, Kaps

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The Board discussed a potential appointment for the County Fire Chief.
Labor negotiations were held with SEIU Local 620, 721, and unrepresented staff.
Discussions occurred with United Domestic Workers of America Local 3930 regarding In-Home Supportive Services.
Legal counsel provided an update on existing litigation involving Sable Offshore Corp.

The Clerk announced an addendum posted on October 31, 2025, adding an item to the closed session agenda. The item concerned a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation between Sable Offshore Corp. and the County of Santa Barbara in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The Clerk also provided instructions regarding public comment procedures and contact information for the Clerk's Office.

The Chair opened the floor for public comment on items not listed on the agenda. The Clerk reported that there were no requests to speak during this portion of the meeting.

The Board convened in closed session to consider the following items:
Public employee appointment for the County Fire Chief.
Conference with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 620 and 721 and unrepresented employees, managers, and executives.
Conference with labor negotiators for the United Domestic Workers of America Local 3930, with the Board sitting as the Santa Barbara County Public Authority for In-Home Supportive Services.
Existing litigation: Sable Offshore Corp. v. County of Santa Barbara.

Upon reconvening, the Clerk reported that the Board took no reportable action on any of the items discussed in closed session. No motions were made, seconded, or voted upon during the open session. The meeting was adjourned.