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In 1959, the California State Legislature passed a bill enabling local communities to provide for historic districts and landmarks and regulate their protection and enhancement. The bill inspired the passage of a resolution in September…

In November 1968, City Council sponsored a measure entitled Proposition C, which the voters approved, asking for authority to develop low income housing units. This action was taken in compliance with Article 34 of the State Constitution…

On January 26, 2004, the City Council adopted the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategy to implement and monitor the IPM policy. This document details the mission & purpose, roles and responsibilities, and tiers of pesticides.

On June 23, 2020, City Council established a Land Development Team (LDT) Oversight Subcommittee comprised of Councilmembers Friedman, Jordan, and Alejandra Gutierrez. The purpose of the subcommittee is to work with the City's Land…

The purpose of the City’s Legislation Program is to advocate for state and federal legislation that will: Establish sound public policy for responsible governance; Protect and enhance public health, safety and welfare; and Help the City…

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors created a county-wide Library Advisory Committee so that representatives of communities with libraries operating as part of the regional free library system can review and make recommendations…

Miss Sara Plummer established the City's first library on State Street in 1870. After Miss Plummer married, the library was sold to the Odd Fellows who moved it to their lodge at State and Haley Streets. The library finally became public…

The Living Wage Advisory Committee was established on April 25, 2006, by Resolution No. 06-031. Its purpose is to advise the City Council regarding the City’s implementation of the Living Wage Ordinance.

The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) provides fixed-route transit service within the cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria along 23 routes. The main terminal (Transit Center at 1020 Chapala Street) and…