Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) under consideration in Parts of Santa Barbara County.

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We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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January 28, 2025 City Council Meeting on Short-Term Action Plan

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At the January 28, 2025 City Council meeting, City Staff will provide an update on the State Street Short-Term Action Plan. This item will include an in-progress update for the following items:

  • Circulating a draft of the State Street Master Plan
  • Developing e-bike safety regulations
  • Piloting the reduction/elimination of non-tree landscaping on one block
  • Piloting the pedlet concept on the 500 block
  • Working with the new CBID and Public Works to remove non-conforming and obsolete newspaper racks on State Street
  • Standardizing the appearance of dining furniture
  • Adding modular play spaces
  • Encouraging pedicabs on State Street
  • Piloting a golf-cart transportation program on State Street
  • Analyzing feasibility of providing funding to MTD for a shuttle service
  • Adding greenery
  • Coordinating cleaning services with the new downtown CBID; and,
  • Ensuring regular pressure washing occurs.

More information, including the Council Agenda Report, can be found here.