Articles From : CityofSantaBarbara
Senate Bill 9 Implementation Underway
The City of Santa Barbara is proposing amendments to the Municipal Code to implement SB 9 which allows no more than two residential units within a single-family zone.
Safety Improvements Project Begins on West Carrillo Street
Beginning October 30, Lash Construction is scheduled to begin the road resurfacing work along Carrillo Street from Chapala Street to US-101 as part of the Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Street.
Santa Barbara Remote City Council Meetings Switching To Zoom
The City of Santa Barbara will begin conducting City Council meetings on the Zoom Webinar platform effective October 26, 2021.
Community Meeting for a Possible Bicycle/Pedestrian Freeway Overcrossing
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking feedback on a possible new bicycle and pedestrian freeway overcrossing between the Eastside and the vicinity of Dwight Murphy Field.
Provide Input on the Future of De La Guerra Plaza
The City of Santa Barbara is looking for feedback on the future of De La Guerra Plaza.
Loma Alta Drive Closed to Vehicular Traffic Beginning October 18
Loma Alta Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic, from Coronel Street to West Canon Perdido Street, from October 18 to June 1, 2022, as the City prepares for storm-related impacts to Loma Alta Drive from the recent Loma Fire.
Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Nearly Complete
The Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration and Trail Improvement Project, which began in June of this year, is nearly complete.
Santa Barbara Police Receive Traffic Safety Grant
The Santa Barbara Police Department was awarded a $228,000 grant from the Office of Traffic Safety.
Seven Trees to be Removed on Carrillo Street
As part of the traffic safety project currently under construction on West Carrillo Street, 7 trees will be removed between San Pascual Street and San Andres the week of October 11.
Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
"Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety" during this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign.
Santa Barbara Fines Five Campaigns for Late Filing of Contribution Reports
The City of Santa Barbara has fined five local campaigns for city offices for filing late contribution reports.
Santa Barbara Clean Energy Launches October 1st
Santa Barbara Clean Energy, the City’s new locally controlled electricity provider, launches October 1st for residential customers.
Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multi-Use Path Construction Update
Work continues on the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multi-Use Path Project and is expected to wrap up at the end of October.
Desal Link Pipeline Project Starts This Fall
The Desal Link project will connect key community water sources by installing an underground pipeline between the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant and water mains connected to the Cater Water Treatment Plant.
ANNUAL RECRUITMENT FOR Santa Barbara ADVISORY GROUPS
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking individuals to serve on the various City Advisory Groups.
Sales and Hotel Tax Results for Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara received a 49% increase in sales tax revenue and 17% increase in transient occupancy tax revenue compared to previous years.
Frontier's Fiber to Home Project Starts
Frontier Communications has started a construction project to bring its Frontier FiberOptic service to many parts of Santa Barbara.
City's Land Development Team Seeks Feedback
Santa Barbara's Land Development Team is seeking input following changes to the development review process.
Santa Barbara Appoints Inaugural Information Technology Director
Santa Barbara City Council approved the Interim City Administrator’s appointment of Justin Cure as the inaugural Information Technology Director.
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPOINTS INTERIM ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR
On Monday René Eyerly was appointed as the Interim Assistant City Administrator effective September 25, 2021.