Past
Earl Warren Showgrounds was originally developed as the permanent location for the Santa Barbara National Horse and Flower show as well to attract and support other equestrian and agricultural events to the Santa Barbara area. In 1950, a site at the corner of Las Positas Road and Calle Real was selected for the showground. To gain support for construction of the facilities from the City of Santa Barbara and the local community, the District gave eighty-two acres to the City to add to the community golf course and ten acres for the construction of Adams Elementary School.
In 1955, the 19th Agricultural District received State authorization to plan and build the fairgrounds. The Equestrian Facility was completed in 1958, with the Exhibit building finished 1959 and the administration building was added in 1961.
Present
Today Earl Warren Showgrounds is a 34 acres multi-use property located in the City of Santa Barbara. The property is bordered to the west and north by the Santa Barbara Community Golf Course and Adams Elementary School, to the east by Las Positas Street and to the south by Highway 101. Earl Warren Showgrounds is a community asset with the largest parking lot and indoor facilities in the county. It is able to host indoor and outdoor events, conferences, concerts, horse shows, and a myriad of other events and meetings. It also functions as a local community support center providing emergency management staging and evacuation sites for people and animals. Earl Warren Showgrounds is uniquely qualified to grow with the community.
Value Statement
The 19th District Agricultural Association and Earl Warren Showgrounds are committed to: Being ethical, responsible and professional in our roles guardians of the property and the facilities. Seeking input from our constituents, encourage debate and discussion and make decisions based on the best interest of the organization and the community. Striving to present high-quality facilities, professional service, products and programs. Functioning as a financially responsible business entity by operating at or above breakeven point while continually investing in the development of existing programs and facilities, maintaining appropriate reserves and seeking new business and development opportunities. Providing the highest standard of safety and well being for guests, visitors and staff.
Vision Statement
To be a well-known, modern and efficient multi-use-service destination facility offering a wide variety of educational and entertaining experiences for residents and visitors. Preserve and perpetuate equine tradition through the development and maintenance of first class equestrian facilities. Promote and support agriculture, and serves as a neutral 3rd party arbiter of agricultural excellence. Develop and maintain facilities for community access events and meetings. Actively engage in educational and youth oriented programs that promote local community and cultural enrichment. To be a valued community asset and considered a component of Santa Barbara’s quality of life. To be so integrated in the daily life of the community that individuals, organizations and companies of all types willingly invest resources in our success.
Mission Statement
The 19th District Agricultural Association and manages Earl Warren Showgrounds as a financially self-supporting entity that maintains a first-class equine facility, promotes and supports agricultural resources, provides facilities for community events, meetings, and emergency response, and furthers the goals and objectives of the Association and the State of California.
19th DAA Agendas
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April 13, 2023 Board Meeting March 23, 2023 Board Meeting March 20, 2023 Executive Committee Meeting February 23, 2023 Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Executive Committee Meeting February 9, 2023 Board Meeting January 26, 2023 Board Meeting December 8, 2022 Board Meeting November 10, 2022 Board Meeting October 27, 2022 Board Meeting October 13, 2022 CDFA Training Notice September 22, 2022 Board Meeting September 16, 2022 Executive Committee Meeting August 25, 2022 Board Meeting August 11, 2022 Board Meeting July 28, 2022 Board Meeting – CANCELED July 26, 2022 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting June 23, 2022 Board Meeting June 13, 2022 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting June 1, 2022 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting May 26, 2022 Board Meeting April 14, 2022 Board Meeting March 24, 2022 Board Meeting
19th DAA Materials
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Public Records need to be formally requested through email 5/25/23 Board Meeting 4/13/23 Board Meeting Current Board Policy
19th DAA Minutes
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March 23, 2023 Minutes Waiting on Board Approval February 23, 2023 Minutes Waiting on Board Approval February 9, 2023 Minutes Waiting on Board Approval Approved January 26, 2023 Minutes Approved December 8, 2022 Minutes Approved November 10, 2022 Minutes Approved October 27, 2022 Minutes Approved September 22, 2022 Minutes Approved August 25, 2022 Minutes Approved August 11, 2022 Minutes Approved June 23, 2022 Minutes Approved May 26, 2022 Minutes Approved April 14, 2022 Minutes Approved March 24, 2022 Minutes Approved February 24, 2022 Minutes Approved January 27, 2022 Minutes
Current Board of Directors
The 19th District Agricultural Association is governed by a nine person Board of Directors. The Directors are volunteers who are appointed by the governor of California to staggered four year terms. The following comprise the current Board of Directors for the 19th District Agricultural Association:
The 19th District Agricultural Association is governed by a nine person Board of Directors. The Directors are volunteers who are appointed by the governor of California to staggered four year terms. The following comprise the current Board of Directors for the 19th District Agricultural Association:
Cecilia Tavera, Director
Appointed by Governor Jerry Brown
Appointment Date: December 13, 2018
Salvatore Milazzo, President
Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom
Appointment Date: 2020
Miguel Avila, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointment Date: December 17, 2014
Marshall Miller, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointment Date: October 15, 2013
Reappointment Date: October 15 2014
Michael Medel, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointed: October 15, 2015
Teresa McWilliams, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointment Date: March 22, 2016
Luis Esparza, Vice President
Appointed by Governor Jerry Brown
Appointment Date: December 13, 2018
Nancy Melekian, Director
Appointed by Governor Jerry Brown
Appointment Date: December 13, 2018
Mary Rose, Director
Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Appointment Date: October 15, 2013
Reappointed Date: October 15 2015
Other Office: Vice President 2014
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