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Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Archive

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Draft EIR to be Presented to Planning Commission
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The public is…
Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Meetings for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
Please join the City of Santa Barbara at two public meetings to learn about the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project and review the Project’s California Environmental Quality Act’s (CEQA) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The…
Latest Design to be Presented to Architectural Board of Review May 26
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the latest design of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) to the City’s Architectural Board of Review (ABR) on Tuesday, May 26 at…
You’re Invited! Vic Trace Project Update at SB Mesa Association Meeting on May 14, 2026
Please mark your calendar to join the City at the upcoming Santa Barbara Mesa Neighborhood Association’s Spring Village Hall meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church (1435 Cliff Drive).
Upcoming Project Meet & Greet on Thursday, April 30
On Thursday, April 30 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, the City’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team is hosting its quarterly Meet and Greet at 1633 La Coronilla Drive (next to the reservoir driveway entrance…
Parks & Recreation Commission Presentation – February 25, 2026
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting proposed tree removals and replacements to the Parks & Recreation Commission on February 25, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. The proposed tree removals and…
2026 Roadmap: Vic Trace Project Decision Meetings
The Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team developed a 2026 Roadmap to outline the Project’s public presentations and City meetings for this year, which is posted to the Project website under “Upcoming Public Meetings.” The 2026…
You’re Invited to Our Upcoming Meet and Greet!
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project Team is hosting a neighborhood Meet and Greet to discuss the upcoming Project with neighbors. Stop by to ask questions and learn more about this important water supply…
Proposed Tree Removal Updates Scheduled for February 2026
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team presented proposed tree removals and replacements to the City’s Street Tree Advisory Committee on December 4, 2025. The Project team incorporated Committee and public…
Share Your Feedback: Vic Trace Reservoir Environmental Impacts Comments Due December 18
Thank you to those who attended the City-hosted public meetings to learn more about the proposed environmental impacts to be studied in the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Environmental Impact Report for the Vic Trace Reservoir…
Rescheduled: Proposed Tree Removal and Replacement Meeting Updates – Street Tree Advisory Committee and Parks & Recreation Commission
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team presented proposed tree removals and replacements to the City’s Street Tree Advisory Committee on December 4, 2025. Based on Committee and public feedback, the…
Proposed Tree Removal and Replacement Presentations – Street Tree Advisory Committee and Parks & Recreation Commission
The City of Santa Barbara’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team will be presenting the Project's proposed tree removals and replacements at the Street Tree Advisory Committee and at the Parks and Recreation Commission. The public…
You’re Invited to Attend an Environmental Impact Review Meeting for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
Please join the City of Santa Barbara at two upcoming City-hosted public meetings to learn about the Project and the proposed environmental impacts to be studied in the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Environmental Impact…
Who Was the Vic Trace Reservoir Named After?
Curious about who the Vic Trace Reservoir was named after? Read below the history behind Victor “Vic” Trace, whose vision helped shape Santa Barbara’s water system over 100 years ago. 
Water Commission Presentation – Project Updates & Construction Manager Contract
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department, Engineering Division will be presenting updates on the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) at the Water Commission Meeting held Thursday, October 16 beginning at 9:00 A.M.…
Checking Underground Utilities in the Vic Trace Project Neighborhood
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department contractor, Underground Solutions Inc., will be excavating small areas within City streets in the neighborhood around Vic Trace Reservoir to accurately locate underground utility lines…
Upcoming Project Team Meet & Greet on Wednesday, October 1
On Wednesday, October 1 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, the City’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team is hosting its first quarterly Meet and Greet at 1633 La Coronilla Drive (next to the reservoir driveway entrance). Neighbors are…
Updated Frequently Asked Questions in Response to Community Engagement Workshops
In May 2025, the City’s Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project team hosted two Community Engagement Workshops. Attendees learned more about the Project and asked questions. City staff gathered community feedback and created a Project…
Conceptual Drawings Will be Presented to Architectural Board of Review on June 9
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department will be presenting conceptual drawings of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) to the City’s Architectural Board of Review (ABR) on Monday, June 9 at 3:00 P.M. The…
Community Workshops for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
The City will host two community engagement workshops to update residents on the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project. Located in the Alta Mesa neighborhood, this storage reservoir is a vital component of the City's water distribution…
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