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 Report (EIR). The CEQA Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study for the Project are available for review on the City’s Project website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/VicTrace. The Project will replace the 70-year-old Vic Trace Reservoir and its associated pump station and connect pipelines to ensure reliable and safe drinking water for the future.

In-Person Meeting:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location: Louise Lowry Davis Center
111 W. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (parking available onsite)

Virtual Meeting via Zoom:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 
Register by visiting the Project website: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/VicTrace  

Linked below is a flyer with information regarding the two meetings:

How to Submit Comments:
City staff are seeking public comments and feedback to ensure the City has considered all the environmental issues that should be studied in the EIR.
•    In writing at the public scoping meeting 
•    By email: VicTrace@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
•    By mail: City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department 
      Attn: Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project 
      PO BOX 1990 
      Santa Barbara, CA 93102

The public comment period ends on December 18, 2025. Comments must be postmarked or submitted electronically no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 18, 2025.

Stay in the Know: 
Join our email list by scanning the QR code or visiting the Project website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/VicTrace.  

Questions? Contact:
Kelly Bourque, Project Manager
(805) 564-5579, VicTrace@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Para obtener información sobre el proyecto en español: Llame a Mathew Rojas, Ingeniero de proyectos (805) 564-5450, MRojas@SantaBarbaraCA.gov