What is the date of the public hearing?

The public hearing is scheduled for April 13, 2026.

How can I participate in the public hearing?

You can participate virtually via Zoom or in person at the Santa Barbara Public Library.

What is the deadline for submitting written comments?

Written comments must be submitted by April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Public hearing on new Area Agency on Aging for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Mar 11, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Bid Notice
City: Santa Barbara
Address: 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA

What You Should Do Next

1
Attend the Public Hearing
Join the hearing on April 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom or in person.
2
Submit Written Comments
Email your comments to PSA17@aging.ca.gov by April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
3
Request Accommodations
Contact info@aging.ca.gov at least 10 business days before the event for accommodations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the date of the public hearing?: The public hearing is scheduled for April 13, 2026.
How can I participate in the public hearing?: You can participate virtually via Zoom or in person at the Santa Barbara Public Library.
What is the deadline for submitting written comments?: Written comments must be submitted by April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

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Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the California Department of Aging (CDA) shall conduct a public hearing on the designation of a new Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Planning and Service Area (PSA) 17, Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County.
PURPOSE: To gather public input on the Department's intent to designate a new AAA for PSA 17, which encompasses the geographic boundary of the County of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. 
BACKGROUND: On March 6, 2026, CDA released a request for proposals (RFP # SLO-2627-17, link to RFP: https://caleprocure.ca.gov/event/4170/SLO2627-17), to solicit a public agency or private nonprofit organization to serve as the permanent AAA for PSA 17. The selected entity will assume responsibility for programmatic, fiscal, and administrative oversight of services provided under Title III of the Older Americans Act and the Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act, consistent with the approved Area Plan. 
The deadline to obtain the RFP and submit proposals is April 27, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Monday, April 13, 2026
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PARTICIPATION OPTIONS:
Virtual:
The hearing will be conducted via Zoom. Comments will be limited to two minutes. Members of the public are encouraged to participate virtually.
Zoom link:
https://aging-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hUPAaHImQqq_dwrXWannwA#/registration
 
In-Person:
An in-person location is available for individuals who wish to provide comments for up to two minutes onsite:
Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The Santa Barbara Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of the meetings or meeting room users.
Written Comments: Members of the public who are unable to attend the hearing virtually or in person may submit written comments regarding the proposed designation. Written comments must be received no later than April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Comments may be submitted by email to PSA17@aging.ca.gov with the subject line "PSA 17 Public Hearing Comment." Written submissions may not exceed two (2) pages in length and must use at least 12-point font.
All timely received written comments will be considered as part of the public record.
QUESTIONS: For questions regarding:
Public Hearing logistics- please contact PSA17@aging.ca.gov.
RFP process- please contact rfpsubvention@aging.ca.gov.
ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing, please contact the CDA Office of Communications at info@aging.ca.gov at least (10) ten business days before the event. CDA will do its best to meet requests made after March 30, 2026.
BY THE ORDER OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING, County of Sacramento, State of California, this March 6, 2026.
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