Boards & Commissions

The Community Development and Human Services Committee (CDHSC) was established in 1994 by Resolution No. 94-120 and is a combination of the Citizens Task Force on Community Development and the Human Services Committee. The City annually…

The Community Events and Festivals Committee was established in 1988 by Resolution No. 88-128 to replace the Community Promotion Review Committee

The Santa Barbara City Council has established the Community Formation Commission (CFC) to guide the creation of a civilian police review system. The CFC will explore different civilian police review systems, existing and new police…

The Creeks Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Program Citizen Advisory Committee (Creeks Advisory Committee) was established on December 12, 2000, by Resolution No. 00-140. Its purpose is to assist and advise the City staff, the…

On February 5, 2019, City Council established the De La Guerra Plaza Revitalization Design Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives from the City Council, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Planning…

The Downtown Parking Committee was established August 30, 1988, and replaced the Parking District Committee. Learn more about serving on this advisory group.

On October 15, 2019, City Council established the New Saturday Farmers Market Subcommittee. The Subcommittee is comprised of three representatives from the City Council. The Subcommittee's purpose is to advise Staff and the Santa Barbara…

The Finance Committee's function is to review matters pertaining to the finances of the City and to make recommendations to the City Council. These matters include, but are not limited to, reviewing interim financial statements, monthly…

In 1874, the Pioneer Fire Company No. 1 was organized. Crime was infrequent in Santa Barbara in the 1800's and major felonies were so rare that it was not considered necessary to form a police force until 1900. In 1927 the City Council…