Santa Barbara City Council
August 18, 2026

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL
Randy Rowse
Mayor
Kelly McAdoo
City Administrator
Kristen W. Sneddon
Mayor Pro Tempore
Oscar Gutierrez
Ordinance Committee Chair
John S. Doimas
City Attorney
Eric Friedman
Finance Committee Chair
Meagan Harmon
Mike Jordan
Wendy Santamaria
City Hall
735 Anacapa Street
http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
AUGUST 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
AGENDA
IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT: At the beginning of each meeting of the City Council, Finance Committee, or Ordinance Committee, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any item not on the Council's agenda. Any person wishing to make such address should first complete and deliver a "Request to Speak" form prior to the time that public comment is taken up by the City Council. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not allowed during general public comment. The time allotted for general public comment at the beginning of the 2:00 p.m. session is 30 minutes.

Any member of the public who did not speak during the 2:00 p.m. session but who submitted a request to do so during the 2:00 p.m. 30 minute session may do so at the end of the meeting when the additional “Public Comment (If Necessary)” is announced. The City Council, upon majority vote, may decline to hear a speaker on the grounds that the subject matter is beyond their jurisdiction.

REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to speak must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon when their item is called. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+Y for Windows and Option+Y for Macs. City staff will activate the speaker’s microphone when the speaker’s name is called. The speaker will then need to unmute themselves. The keyboard shortcut for this is Alt+M for Windows or Command-Shift-A for Macs.

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Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Check the City TV program guide at www.santabarbaraca.gov/citytv for rebroadcasts of Finance and Ordinance Committee meetings.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] prior to the beginning of the Council Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to City Council and will become part of the public record.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS: Regular meetings of the Finance Committee and the Ordinance Committee begin at 12:00 p.m. The regular City Council meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

REPORTS: Copies of the reports relating to agenda items are available for review at http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP.In accordance with state law requirements, this agenda generally contains only a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting. Should you wish more detailed information regarding any particular agenda item, you are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Council Agenda Report (a "CAR") online at the City's website (http://www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP). Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are posted to the City’s website as soon as reasonably feasible.

CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar is comprised of items that will not usually require discussion by the City Council. A Consent Calendar item is open for discussion by the City Council upon request of a Councilmember, City staff, or member of the public. Items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion. Should you wish to comment on an item listed on the Consent Agenda, after turning in your "Request to Speak" form, you should come forward to speak or raise your hand in Zoom at the time the Council considers the Consent Calendar.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's Office at 564-5305 or by email at [email protected]. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. For those who need accessibility accommodation in using the “raise hand” function and/or registering to participate in the Zoom session, please contact the Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting for assistance. Additionally, a speaker may email [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before a meeting, stating which item they wish to speak on. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 08/18/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 1 AUGUST 18, 2026 AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 2:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of June 9, June 23, July 27, and July 28, 2026; and for the regular meeting of June 2, 2026.

2. Subject: Recreation Afterschool Program with Santa Barbara Unified School District [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to enter into an agreement with the Santa Barbara Unified School District for the Recreation Afterschool Program.

3. Subject: Amend Agreement with OpenGov, Inc., Extending Budget and Planning (On-Line Digital Budget Book) Services for Two Years [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council approve an Amendment to Professional Services Contract 28,451 with OpenGov, Inc., for Budget and Planning (Online Digital Budget Book), extending services through July 31, 2028.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
08/18/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Final Agenda Page 2

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE

4. Subject: Two-Year Progress Update on City’s Climate Action Plan Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive and file the two-year progress update on implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan; and
B. Direct staff to work with the Sustainability Council Committee and other stakeholders to evaluate the landscape of housing strategies and building code measures that could be pursued in support of Climate Action Plan and local housing goals and present an updated plan to Council.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)

ADJOURNMENT
06/09/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 9, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez (10:18 a.m.), Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria (10:06 a.m.), Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: Meagan Harmon.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Members of the Public: None.

RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 10:02 p.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiators
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 54957.6 to consider instructions to City Negotiator/Human Resources Director Michael Arnoldus to negotiate terms of a proposed amendment to the employment agreements between the City and the City Administrator and between the City and the City Attorney.

Agenda Item No. 1
06/09/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Scheduling: Duration: 30 minutes; anytime
Report: None anticipated
Document:
- June 9, 2026, report from the Human Resources Director.

Time:
- 10:02 a.m. – 10:46 a.m.

Report:
- No report made.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 10:46 a.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on August 18, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
06/23/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 23, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon (10:08 a.m.), Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Operating and Capital Budget Deliberations (Continuation)
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Approve certain adjustments to the FY2027 Recommended Budget identified by staff as detailed in the Schedule of Recommended Adjustments;
B. Provide final direction to staff based on the Council’s review of the FY2027 Recommended Budget over the last several weeks; and
06/23/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 C. Provide direction to staff regarding the draft Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Regarding the FY2027 budget, being out of compliance with Resolution No. 23-124, the Policies for Reserves.

Documents:
- June 23, 2026, report from the Finance Director.
- PowerPoint Presentation prepared and made by staff.

Speakers:
- Staff: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo; Sustainability and Resilience Director Alelia Parenteau; Housing and Homeless Services Manager Carre Paine; Finance Director Keith DeMartini; Assistant Chief of Police Marylinda Arroyo; Community Development Director Allison DeBusk; Budget Manager Natalija Glusac.
- Members of the Public: Chelsea Lancaster; Stanley Tzankov; Ana Arce; Joanne Oleynik; Rich Appelbaum; Larry Severance; Larry Behrendt; Brian Whitworth; Zac Smith; Susan Nicole Thompson; Ana Garcia; Linda Honikman.

Solid Waste
Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to Direct staff to not utilize reserves to smooth rate increases over 3 years resulting in $602,270 of savings in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmember Sneddon).

Homeless Services
Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Jordan to direct staff to ensure sufficient funding through the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program grant, Measure I reallocations, & Measure C cost savings to extend the FARO Center programming & support lease funding through the end of June 2027 resulting in additional combined et aside of $350,000.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.
06/23/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 Reserve Policy
Motion:

Councilmembers Santamaria/Jordan to direct staff to schedule a Finance Committee meeting to consider revisions to the General Fund Reserve Policy to be more in line with actual reserve levels &/ or clarify reserve use & terminology; direct staff to schedule a Finance Committee meeting to clarify & further define the prioritization of reserve use during an emergency or disaster for enterprise and general funds; and direct staff that if, at the end of the fiscal year, actual Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) or Sales Tax revenue exceeds the budget, the revenue surplus shall be split between General Fund reserves, the pension Section 115 Trust, & the Local Housing Trust Fund, with the understanding that this action requires an update to the City Council Reserve Policy.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember Sneddon, Mayor Rowse).

Holiday Parades
Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Sneddon to Direct staff to collaborate with the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) to reinstate the Downtown Holiday Parade & identify $50,000 to contribute to the event, potentially from private sources outside of the City; Direct staff to support the Milpas Holiday Parade & identify additional funding to contribute to the event; Direct staff to collaborate with organizers to reduce staff & other costs associated with event; Explore returning the Solstice parade to State Street; and Examine Fiesta’s operating budget for potential cost savings.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

Revenue, Fees, & Taxes
Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to direct staff to analyze a sustainable ongoing source of funding for the Local Housing Trust Fund.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to direct staff to analyze a vacancy tax (for behavior change, not revenue) for an upcoming election for consideration w/ the strategic plan timing.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Councilmember Friedman, Mayor Rowse). 06/23/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 Downtown Parking
Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Santamaria to direct staff to: analyze the programmatic, economic, & budgetary impacts of free parking for locals at certain times; analyze the programmatic economic, & budgetary impats of citywide free parking; and recommend a list of capital & infrastructure upgrades in Downtown Parking to reduce or delay.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Mayor Rowse).

Other Programmatic Items
Motion:

Councilmembers Gutierrez/Santamaria to direct staff to bring back to Council a work session on existing capital projects, specifically regarding fencing and gating in public spaces.

Vote:

Majority roll call vote (Noes: Mayor Rowse).

Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to bring back to Council the compensation philosophy and the class and compensation study as expeditiously as possible.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

Attachment 1/Other
Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Harmon to approve certain adjustments to the FY2027 Recommended Budget identified by staff as detailed in the Schedule of Recommended Adjustments.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote
Motion:

Councilmembers Rowse/Friedman to have a separate resolution brought to Council regarding the transfer of funds to the Local Housing Trust fund.

Vote:

Motion failed (Ayes: Councilmembers Friedman, Gutierrez, Mayor Rowse; Noes: Councilmembers Sneddon, Harmon, Jordan; Abstentions:

Councilmember Santamaria).
06/23/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 Motion:

Councilmember Santamaria to keep 2 police officer positions frozen and make 1 available.

Motion dies for lack of a second.

Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Jordan to provide direction to staff regarding the draft Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Regarding the FY027 budget, being out of compliance with Resolution No. 23-124, the Policies for Reserves, including a timeline for Finance Committee discussion.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 1:04 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on August 18, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
07/27/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 27, 2026
2339 EDGEWATER WAY

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 1:36 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Wendy Santamaria, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: Councilmembers Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W.

Sneddon.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Planner Ellen Kokinda, Project Planner Barbara Burkhart.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
No one wished to speak.

SITE VISIT

1. Subject: 2339 Edgewater Way
Recommendation: That Council make a site visit to the property located at 2339 Edgewater Way; the property on that site is the subject of an appeal set for hearing on July 28, 2026.

Discussion:
- Community Development staff presented a general overview of the appeal of the Coastal Development Permit approved by Planning Commission. Staff shared details of the new residence proposed for the site along with information regarding the emergency bluff repair.

Everyone walked through the project site.
07/27/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 1:50 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on August 18, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
07/28/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 3

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 28, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
No one wished to speak.

RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to closed session at 10:32 a.m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.

CLOSED SESSIONS
07/28/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3

1. Subject: Conference with City Attorney -- Anticipated Litigation -- Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider significant exposure to litigation (one potential case) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3) and take appropriate action as needed.

The anticipated litigation is based upon significant exposure arising out of the claim filed on September 30, 2021, through IDE Americas, Inc.; a copy is on file with the City Clerk’s office.

Duration: 30 mins.

Report: None anticipated
Document:
- July 28, 2026, report from the City Attorney.

Time:
- 10:32 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Report:
- No report made.

2. Subject: Conference with City Attorney -- Anticipated Litigation -- Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider significant exposure to litigation (one potential case) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3) and take appropriate action as needed.

The anticipated litigation is based upon significant exposure arising out of the claim filed on December 16, 2025, through Marcon Engineering; a copy is on file with the City Clerk’s office.

Duration: 30 mins.

Report: None anticipated
Document:
- July 28, 2026, report from the City Attorney.

Time:
- 10:41 a.m. - 10:48 a.m.

Report:
- No report made.
07/28/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 10:48 a.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on August 18, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
06/02/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. (The Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee, which normally meet at 12:00 p.m., did not meet this day).

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria (2:01 p.m.), Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

Councilmembers absent: None.

Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney John S. Doimas, City Clerk Services Manager Sarah Gorman.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1. Subject: Dr. Michael Arthur Glassow Recognition
Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Anabel Forel.

2. Subject: National Pollinator Week
Action: Mayor Rowse presented the proclamation to Parks and Recreation staff.

3. Subject: Employee Recognition – Service Award Pins
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Administrator to express the City’s appreciation to employees who are eligible to receive service award pins for their years of service through June 30, 2026.
06/02/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 Action: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo expressed her gratitude towards all City employees that were recognized on this day.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item Nos. 4 – 8, 10)
The titles of the Ordinances and Resolutions related to the consent calendar were read.

Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Santamaria to approve Items 4 -8 and 10 of the consent calendar as recommended.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

4. Subject: Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions Recommendation: That Council waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the consent agenda and the public hearing consent agenda and authorize reading by title only, pursuant to City Charter Section 511, unless otherwise requested by a member of the City Council; this waiver shall not apply to emergency ordinances, which shall be read in full as required by Section 511.

Action: Approved the recommendation.

5. Subject: Minutes
Recommendation: That Council waive reading and approve the minutes for the special meetings of April 9, April 14, and April 28, 2026; and for the regular meetings of April 21, April 28, and May 5, 2026.

Action: Approved the recommendation.

6. Subject: Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Quitclaim of a Storm Drain Easement at 701 North Milpas Street [Resolution]
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Vacating a Storm Drain Easement Located at 701 North Milpas Street (APN 031-121-025); and
B. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute a Quitclaim Deed relinquishing the City’s interest in said easement.
06/02/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 2026-038 (June 2, 2026, report from the Public Works Director).

7. Subject: Authorize Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for the Santa Barbara Eastside Active Transportation Improvements Project [Resolution; Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to decrease the grant funding amounts from the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments by $347,300, from $1,023,000 to $675,700, for work to complete the Pre-Construction Phase of the Santa Barbara Eastside Active Transportation Improvements Project; and B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending Resolution No. 25-066, Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, to Decrease Grant Funds for the Pre-Construction Phases of the Santa Barbara Eastside Active Transportation Improvements Project.

Action: Approved the recommendations; Resolution No. 2026-039; Agreement No. 28746.01 (June 2, 2026, report from the City Administrator).

8. Subject: April 2026 Investment Report
Recommendation: That Council accept the April 2026 Investment Report.

Action: Approved the recommendation.

10. Subject: Proposed Lease Agreement with Brophy & Sons, Inc. [Agreement] Recommendation: That Council approve a four-year lease agreement with Brophy & Sons, Inc., for administrative and accounting office space at 125 Harbor Way, at an initial base rent of $1,179.55 per month.

Action: Approved the recommendation; Agreement No. 30029 (June 2, 2026, report from the City Attorney).

CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS

11. Subject: Renewal of Levy for Fiscal Year 2027 for the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District [Resolution]
06/02/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 Recommendation: That Council adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Declaring its Intention to Continue Vegetation Road Clearance, Implementation of a Defensible Space Inspection and Assistance Program, and Implementation of a Vegetation Management Program Within the Foothill and Extreme Foothill Zones; Declaring the Work to be of More Than General or Ordinary Benefit and Describing the District to be Assessed to Pay the Costs and Expenses Thereof; Approving the Updated Engineer’s Report; Confirming Diagram and Assessment; and Ordering Continuation of the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Mayor Rowse opened the Public Hearing at 2:14 p.m.

Documents:
- June 2, 2026, report from the Fire Chief.
- Proposed Resolution
Speakers:
- None.

Mayor Rowse closed the Public Hearing at 2:15 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Jordan to approve the staff recommendation; Resolution No. 2026-040.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

12. Subject: Local Coastal Program Amendment to Rezone a Portion of Santa Barbara Airport Property [Ordinance Introduction; Resolution] Recommendation: That Council:

A. Introduce and subsequently adopt, by reading of title only, an Ordinance of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Airport Zoning Map in Title 29 to Rezone a Portion of the Property Located at APN 073-450-003 near 404 Moffett Place from A-A-O/S-D-3 (Aircraft Approach and Operation/Coastal Zone) to A-F/S-D-3 (Airport Facilities/Coastal Zone); B. Adopt, by reading of title only, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Santa Barbara Amending the Local Coastal Program to Rezone the Southeastern Portion of the Property Located at APN 073-450-003 near 404 Moffett Place from A-A-O/S-D-3 (Aircraft Approach and Operation/Coastal Zone) to A-F/S-D-3 (Airport Facilities/Coastal Zone); and 06/02/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 C. Determine that the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review under Section 15265 (Adoption of Coastal Plans and Programs) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

Mayor Rowse opened the Public Hearing at 2:15 p.m.

Documents:
- June 2, 2026, report from the Community Development Director. - Proposed Ordinance.
- Proposed Resolution.

Speakers:
- None.

Mayor Rowse closed the Public Hearing at 2:16 p.m.

Motion:

Councilmembers Friedman/Harmon to approve the staff recommendations; Resolution No. 2026-041.

Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

9. Subject: Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Jarvis Fay, LLP [Agreement]
Recommendation: That Council authorize the City Attorney to execute a third amendment to the legal services agreement with Jarvis Fay, LLP to provide legal advice and litigation defense for Disney Platform Distribution, Inc. et al. v. City of Santa Barbara, SBSC Case No. 24CV02313 by increasing the agreement not to exceed amount by $40,000 for a new contract amount of $290,000 (from $250,000 to $290,000).

Documents:
- June 2, 2026, report from the City Attorney.

Councilmember Friedman stated that he was recusing himself from consideration of this item due to a potential conflict of interest because of his ownership of Disney stock.
06/02/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 Motion:

Councilmembers Sneddon/Santamaria to approve the staff
recommendation; Agreement No. 28581.02
Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote (Abstain: Councilmember Friedman.)

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public: Joanne Olejnik; Jenna Garber; Steven Meade; Faiza Dean.

CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND ATTORNEY REPORTS

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

13. Subject: Draft Terms of Agreement for the Proposed Redevelopment at Paseo Nuevo, including Terms between the City of Santa Barbara and Yardi Systems and between the City of Santa Barbara and DSP
Recommendation: That Council:

A. Receive a presentation on the negotiated framework for agreements to implement the Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Project and the associated community benefits; and
B. Direct staff to return with the Disposition and Development Agreements and other related agreements to this transaction for approval on June 16, 2026.

Documents:
- June 2, 2026, report from the City Administrator.

Speakers:
- Staff: State Street Master Planner Tess Harris; City Administrator Kelly McAdoo; Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke.
- Yardi Systems: Kevin Yardi.
- DSP Partnership: Beth Collins
- Members of the Public: Lisa Sands; Brent Baldwin; Ryan Hiep Mai; Ashley Fox; Karl Hutterer; Dennis Allen; Rachel Murphy; Greg Parker; Dan Fontaine; Bob Stout; Lee Heller; Annmarie Cameron; Douglas Scott; Rich Sander; Robin Elander; Rich Appelbaum; Nancy Avoce, Marge Cafarelli, Sylvia Barnard, Kevin Heim, Cassandra Ensberg. 06/02/2026 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 Motion:

Councilmembers Harmon/Sneddon to direct staff to return with the Disposition and Development Agreements and other related agreements to this transaction for approval on an appropriate date.
.Vote:

Unanimous roll call vote.

COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS & ENGAGEMENTS -Councilmember Friedman attended the following meetings or events: 1. Summit for Youth; 2. Economic Forecast; 3. BEACON; 4. SBCC Gala; 5. Chamber of Commerce Gala; 6. State of the Nonprofits event; 7. Memorial Day event and expressed appreciation for the veterans and their families.
-Councilmember Gutierrez attended the following meetings or events: 1. Arts and Culture Committee meeting; 2. Fire and Police Commission meeting; 3. Expressed condolences on the passing of Ray Cirerol.
-Councilmember Santamaria attended the following meetings or events: 1. Visit Santa Barbara Annual General Meeting; 2. Biweekly Eastside RAP meeting; 3. Youth Resilience Initiative Neighborhood Action Collaborative.
-Councilmember Sneddon attended the following meetings or events: 1. UCSB Economic Forecast; 2. Visit Santa Barbara Annual Meeting; 3. Firesafe Council annual town hall; 4.

SBHS Mecha panel; 5. Council procedure meeting; 6. SBCC Graduation and Gala; 7.

Citizens Planning Association; 8. Special Olympics event; 9. Wished all a happy Pride.

PUBLIC COMMENT (IF NECESSARY)
No one wished to speak.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.

Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on August 18, 2026.

SANTA BARBARA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
_______________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________

RANDY ROWSE SARAH GORMAN

MAYOR CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: August 18, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Parks and Recreation Department
Subject: Recreation Afterschool Program with Santa Barbara Unified School District [Agreement]
Recommendation:

That Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to enter into an agreement with the Santa Barbara Unified School District for the Recreation Afterschool Program.

Discussion
Each year, the City and the Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) enter into an agreement to define terms and budget for the administration of the Recreation Afterschool Program. The program is an important community service that provides essential support to families during crucial afterschool hours. National statistics show that the afterschool hours, between 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., have the highest incidents of juvenile crime and youth engaging in inappropriate behaviors.

Recreation Afterschool Program
The Recreation Afterschool Program (RAP) provides recreation services, homework help, and afterschool care at four elementary school sites (Adams, Monroe, Roosevelt, and Washington) for 16 hours per week. The program hours are 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. In Fiscal Year 2026, 237 participants registered for the program with an average of 172 participants per day. In Fiscal Year 2027, the program has a capacity of 260 participants.

The agreement includes program locations, activities, staffing, and facility needs. The program will operate during the 180 Santa Barbara Unified School District school days and includes various activities, including arts & crafts, sports games, theme days, gardening projects, educational activities, reading time, and more. Registration is simple and can be done through the City’s recreation registration software. The agreement is for one year ending June 30, 2027.

Agenda Item No. 2
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Recreation Afterschool Program with Santa Barbara Unified School District [Agreement]

Budget/Financial Information
The Fiscal Year 2027 Recreation Afterschool Program expenditure budget is $469,435, including $50,000 for scholarships. Scholarship recipients are students who are in need of assistance as identified by school Principals or who can provide proof of low income as defined by the City’s Affordable Housing Income Limits. The annual program fee is $2,110 and the budgeted revenue is $506,400 for a cost recovery of 93%.

A copy of the contract/agreement may be requested from the Parks and Recreation Department for public review by emailing [email protected].

Prepared by: Adam Porte, Recreation Manager
Submitted by: Jill E. Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director Approved by: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: August 18, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Finance Department
Subject: Amend Agreement with OpenGov, Inc., Extending Budget and Planning (On-Line Digital Budget Book) Services for Two Years [Agreement] Recommendation:

That Council approve an Amendment to Professional Services Contract 28,451 with OpenGov, Inc., for Budget and Planning (Online Digital Budget Book), extending services through July 31, 2028.

Discussion
In February 2022, staff recommended transitioning from the printed budget document to an interactive, digital budget book, to present the budget in a more understandable way, broaden citizen engagement, and strengthen public trust. The platform, Budget and Planning, is a product of OpenGov, Inc., whom the City contracts with for their transparency platform as well as Asset Management (formerly Cartegraph). The amendment will also align contract dates to coincide for better contract negotiation.

Implementation of this platform has allowed for more centralized processes with departments during the budget development process as well as quarterly reporting and Oversight Committee updates, as it integrates with the City’s current financial management system. The City also plans to replace other, outdated databases with the platform, such as the Capital Improvement Plan, replacing static reports with interactive, virtual reports that members of the public will have greater access to view and learn about various City functions.

Budget/Financial Information
The amendment is for a two-year extension of the current contract. The Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget includes funding for the first year of this two-year extension. Funding for this agreement is currently available for the first year of the two-year contract; subject to the City Agenda Item No. 3
Council Agenda Report
Amend Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. Extending Budget and Planning (On-Line Digital Budget Book) Services for Two Years [Agreement]

Council’s approval of the annual budget, the City intends to request funding for the second year in Fiscal Year 2028. If funding is not available for the second year, the contract can be canceled.

Contract 28,451 Start Date End Date Annual Fee
First year extension
(included in adopted budget) 08/25/2026 07/31/2027 $174,967.60 Second year extension
(request with FY2028 budget) 08/01/2027 07/31/2028 $197,373.12 Total increase with amendment $372,340.72
Current not to exceed amount $594,654.03
Total new not to exceed amount
(5 year total) $966,944.75
A copy of the contract/agreement may be requested from the Finance Department for public review by emailing [email protected].

AB 339 Compliance: staff have completed all applicable employee organization notification requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 3504.1.

Sustainability Impact
Continuation of this project is in line with the greater sustainability and resilience goals of the City through leveraging technology to disseminate information to a broad audience and minimizing the use of papers and other materials.

Prepared by: Natalija Glusac, Budget Manager
Submitted by: Keith DeMartini, Finance Director
Approved by: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
Council Agenda Report
Agenda Date: August 18, 2026
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Sustainability & Resilience Department
Subject: Two-Year Progress Update on City’s Climate Action Plan Recommendation:

That Council:

A. Receive and file the two-year progress update on implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan; and
B. Direct staff to work with the Sustainability Council Committee and other stakeholders to evaluate the landscape of housing strategies and building code measures that could be pursued in support of Climate Action Plan and local housing goals and present an updated plan to Council.

Executive Summary
In July 2024, the City Council adopted its updated Climate Action Plan (CAP), “Together to Zero,” establishing a roadmap for achieving the City’s aspirational goal of carbon neutrality by 2035.

This report provides a two-year implementation update, summarizing progress across the five sectors identified in the CAP and highlighting key initiatives advanced since adoption. The update focuses primarily on program implementation, policy development, partnerships, and early outcomes rather than providing a comprehensive quantitative analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions of every action. Where GHG emission reductions were readily quantifiable, they have been included in this report.

Consistent with the CAP, a full GHG emissions inventory will be conducted in 2027 to evaluate progress toward the emissions reduction targets.

This two-year update focuses on the implementation status of programs and policies across the five primary Climate Action Plan sectors:

1. Building Energy
Agenda Item No. 4
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Two-Year Progress Update on City’s Climate Action Plan

2. Transportation Emissions

3. Carbon Sequestration

4. Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste

5. Community Potential
The report also summarizes progress on the priority measures identified for the first two years of implementation. Overall, CAP implementation has been a coordinated effort across numerous City Departments and staff members. This report was presented to the Sustainability Committee on May 7, 2026.

This progress review is intended to provide transparency, inform future prioritization, and guide funding and policy development.

Discussion
Background
The 2024 CAP update provides a comprehensive framework to reduce communitywide GHG emissions and guide Santa Barbara toward carbon neutrality by 2035.

The CAP identifies actions across the next decade and includes a focused two-year priority implementation program that emphasizes actions already underway at time of adoption or with near-term funding and capacity.

Actions are organized into five sectors corresponding to the primary sources of emissions and opportunities for emissions reduction within the community. These sectors address energy use in buildings, transportation systems, materials and waste management, carbon sequestration, and broader community engagement and innovation initiatives. Across these sectors there are 28 Climate Measures and 194 Climate Actions.

Implementation of the Plan is intended to be iterative. This two-year progress report is the first progress update since adoption and a more comprehensive report and update is planned for 2029.

Two-Year Progress Update
Since July 2024, staff have prioritized implementation of the CAP’s initial two-year measures, outlined in Together to Zero. These near-term measures were selected based on feasibility, Council Agenda Report
Two-Year Progress Update on City’s Climate Action Plan

effectiveness, available budget, and available staff resources. A detailed quantification of progress and impact of key measures is included in Attachment 1. A full summary of progress on all two-year priority measures is provided in Attachment 2.

Early implementation has focused on:
• Establishing and expanding incentive programs to reduce the cost and complexity of climate actions - such as driving electric or adding electric appliances • Advancing electric vehicle infrastructure and adoption • Leveraging existing work, planning efforts, and partnerships • Improving coordination across City Departments, including permit streamlining • Enhancing public outreach to support broader adoption of low-carbon technologies and practices.

The following sections summarize progress within each of the five Climate Action Plan sectors, highlight the key work of the last two years, and identify priorities for the next phase of implementation.

1. Building Energy
Buildings account for 40% of the community GHG emissions (2019 GHG Inventory), primarily due to energy used for heating, cooling, and electricity end-uses. The CAP identifies electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy adoption as key strategies for reducing building-related emissions, supported by the carbon-free electricity provided by the Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) program.

Progress to Date
• Expanded SBCE residential electrification programs
• Streamlined permitting processes for building electrification • Increased public outreach and education on building electrification • Strengthened coordination with regional partners and utilities to support energy transition efforts
• Advanced electrification, solar, and storage projects at City facilities The Next Three Years
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The focus of the next three years in the Building Energy sector will be:
• Expand SBCE Programs in the multi-family and commercial sectors • Launch new SBCE incentives and programs for solar, storage, and demand response • Advance Reach Codes and Building Performance Standards to further drive building electrification
• Continuing municipal facilities electrification and solar and storage deployment

2. Transportation
Transportation is the largest emissions source in Santa Barbara, (44% in 2019), driven primarily by vehicle travel and reliance on gasoline-powered vehicles.

Progress to Date
Implementation in this sector has focused on expanding infrastructure and policies that reduce vehicle miles travelled and support zero-emission transportation, including:
• Expanded electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure planning and deployment • Continued investment in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements • Support for regional transit and mobility programs
• Increased outreach on EV adoption and sustainable transportation options These initiatives aim to provide residents and visitors with viable alternatives to singleoccupancy vehicle travel while supporting the long-term transition to zero-emission vehicles.

The Next Three Years
The focus of the next three years in the Transportation sector will be:
• Further reduce VMTs through parking management, public transit, and communitywide Transportation Demand Management programs • Continue implementation of Bicycle Master Plan and Vision Zero projects • Advance electrification of the City fleet under the City’s Zero Emission Vehicle Acquisition Policy (ZEVAP)
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3. Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste
Water management and waste systems offer opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improved efficiency, waste diversion, and energy recovery. This sector accounted for ~9% of emissions in the 2019 GHG inventory, particularly related to solid waste.

Progress to Date
• Continued diversion efforts at the Tajiguas ReSource Center • Improvements in water conservation and water system efficiency • Planning for climate resilience in water and wastewater infrastructure • Public education initiatives promoting waste reduction and resource conservation These initiatives support reductions in landfill emissions, conserve resources, and enhance the resilience of critical water infrastructure.

The Next Three Years
• Implement projects in the Water Resources Energy Master Plan • Maintain compliance with AB 1383 diversion and compost regulations

4. Carbon Sequestration
Carbon sequestration efforts enhance the ability of natural and urban systems to remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Progress to Date
• Expanded urban forestry initiatives and new SBCE tree-planting programs • Advanced habitat restoration and open space management projects • Integration of climate considerations into open space and landscape planning These strategies provide multiple co-benefits, including urban cooling, biodiversity enhancement, watershed protection, and improved community resilience.

The Next Three Years
• Evaluate and implement additional sequestration opportunities • Expand participation in the City Creek Tree program
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• Increase compost application on public and private lands

5. Community Climate Potential / Administration
The Community Climate Potential sector recognizes that achieving carbon neutrality will require community participation, innovation, and partnerships beyond traditional municipal programs.

Progress to Date
• Expanded community engagement and climate education
• Strengthened partnerships with regional partners and nonprofits • Supported pilot programs and local innovation
• Integrated equity considerations into climate programs and outreach • Launched Own Your Impact Community Campaign
These efforts help build the social and institutional capacity needed to achieve the City’s longterm climate goals.

The Next Three Years
• Launch the Climate Innovation Competition
• Continue advancing equity in program development, CAP implementation, and incentives
• Expand partnerships with SBCC and UCSB
Pathway to Carbon Neutrality Goal by 2035
The City has already implemented the two most impactful actions towards carbon neutrality:
default carbon-free electricity from SBCE and methane capture at the Tajiguas ReSource Center, which together reduced emissions by nearly 30% over 2019 levels.

Over the past two years, implementation has focused on leveraging existing work and partnerships, scaling SBCE incentive programs, and securing and deploying grant funding - particularly in the Building Energy and Transportation Sectors – which together account for over 80% of the City’s emissions (2019 GHG Inventory).

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Two-Year Progress Update on City’s Climate Action Plan

Despite this progress, significant opportunities for emissions reductions from the Building Energy and Transportation sector remain. Vehicle miles travelled in internal combustion vehicles (VMT) and natural gas consumption in buildings are still the two largest emission sources in the City. The next implementation phase will place greater emphasis on policy and regulatory tools to complement incentives, including:
• Building electrification reach codes and building performance standards • Transportation demand management strategies
• Parking and land use approaches designed to reduce VMT Notably, at the presentation of this item to Sustainability Council Committee on May 7, 2026, the committee shared a hesitancy to modify parking requirements in the downtown corridor until there was more certainty around the State Street project and how that project will affect downtown businesses.

Reaching carbon neutrality will require sustained incentives, policy tools, and long-term commitment towards climate goals. To this end, staff would like to work closely with the Sustainability Council Committee to evaluate what housing strategies and building code approaches have worked in other jurisdictions and develop a plan specifically related to reducing building-related emissions through a suite of locally-tailored measures.

Budget/Financial Information
Acceptance of this CAP progress report has no direct financial cost. Implementation of the CAP will require continued commitment of funding and staffing resources, including from federal and state grants, public-private partnerships, and various City funds.

Sustainability Impact
Implementation of the CAP reduces GHG reductions and advances the City’s climate goals.

Environmental Review
The Climate Action Plan was previously evaluated through environmental review consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Actions described in this progress update are consistent with that framework.

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Two-Year Progress Update on City’s Climate Action Plan

Attachments:

1. Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact

2. Priority Project Update

3. Together to Zero 2024 Climate Action Plan

4. 2024 CAP Appendix A: Complete List of Measure and Actions Prepared by: Jefferson Litten, Energy and Climate Division Manager Submitted by: Melissa Hetrick, Acting Sustainability and Resilience Director Approved by: Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator
Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact

1. Building Energy Sector
Building Energy Climate Actions
BE-6.12 Create a residential building electrification accelerator program to increase building electrification through economic, technical, and educational support.

Mechanics such as incentives, time of sale rebates, construction support, permit streamlining, and special rate design should be used. Special focus to be placed on underserved residents
BE-5.6 Provide a rebate at time of sale for qualifying building electrification upgrades including panels, wiring, and heat pump appliances. Implement the rebate program by 2025.

BE-5.7 Improve the City's building electrification permit process through a comprehensive permitting compliance program that streamlines processes, reduces fees, provides permit and inspection checklists, shortens review times, and educates affected trades and staff, thus reducing barriers to electrification and unlocking available incentives.

BE-5.11 Expand education programs directed at homeowners and renters on energy resource programs (examples include energy efficiency programs, demand response, and market demand programs).

Progress
Santa Barbara Clean Energy launched the Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP) which offers education, advisory services and a suite of incentives for electric appliance conversions. Program features enhanced incentives for income qualified customers, Spanish advisory services, and fast and free permitting.

Impact
• 134 Home Electrification Projects reserved and funded • $594,400 of incentives delivered or reserved (38% to income qualified customers) • 139 Metric tons CO2e estimated annual emission reductions.

Attachment 1
Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact
Building Energy Climate Actions
BE-1.1 Develop a plan to decarbonize municipal buildings, including inventory of fossil fuel equipment, replacement technologies, and schedule for construction.

BE-1.3 Implement municipal building decarbonization plan to transition municipal buildings to zero-carbon energy by 2035.

Progress
In January 2026, contractor was hired to conduct a comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) of all City buildings and structures. FCA includes an assessment of building appliances and plans and estimated costs to replace all gas appliances with electric units.

Impact
• The FCA is a critical first step in the Cities development of a long range, prioritized replacement schedule. By assessing the total costs of these conversions both the Facilities Division and Energy & Climate division will be able to develop budgeting and funding strategies for building decarbonization.

Building Energy Climate Actions
BE-3.1 Implement feasible microgrid projects at municipal facilities identified in the 2017 Zero Net Energy Study and evaluate additional sites.

Progress
The City has completed the following solar and battery projects in the past 2+ years (solar capacity listed in kW and battery capacity listed in kWh):

Project Solar Capacity Battery Capacity
Granada Garage Microgrid 426.4 kW 744 kWh
Waterfront Solar 49.73 kW
Fire Station 1 Solar and
Storage

27.9 kW 79.9 kWh
Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact
Cater Battery Storage 3727.6 kWh
In Development
Police Station Solar and
Storage
580 kW 1050 kWh
Plaza Vera Cruz 7 kW 10 kWh
Impact
• Each solar project listed here (in addition to the 8 pre-existing solar projects at City facilities) offer energy cost savings and added resiliency at the project site. • The two projects in development at the Police Station and Plaza Vera Cruz will be allelectric buildings designed to generate enough solar energy to power the entire building.

Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact

2. Transportation Sector
Transportation Climate Action
T-6.3 Add 1,788 (by 2030) and 3,536 (by 2035) new publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations throughout the City and at City-owned facilities to support community EV charger access.

Progress
The City currently owns or hosts 64 EV chargers, including 16 direct current fast chargers (DCFC) at City-owned facilities. The City has secured nearly $8.9 M in grant funding for additional 241 new publicly available EV Chargers across the City.

Impact
• EV charger sites have been selected at locations which best serve residents, visitors and workers alike.
• Increasing convenient and rapid charging access removes one of the principal barriers to EV adoption.

Transportation Climate Action
T-2.1 Complete and implement the City's Zero Emission Vehicle Acquisition Policy to convert fossil fuel municipal fleet vehicles, where feasible, to electric or otherwise decarbonize the fleet by 2035
T-2.2 Install additional zero emission vehicle chargers in municipal parking lots for fleet and employee use.

Progress
Staff has secured nearly $1.9 M in grant funding to add 56 new EV chargers at the Fleet Yard to support City Fleet. Project is in-design and out to bid for hardware and construction.

Since 2024 City has added 10 new electric vehicles and ~10% of City Fleet is currently all electric.

Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact
Impact
• The Fleet Yard EV Charger project is a critical step in the City’s path towards electrifying its fleet. The chargers were selected and designed to support medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The project includes 4 Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) which can charge vehicles in < 30 minutes.
• Building out a network of DCFC across City Facilities support EV fleet expansion and adds resiliency as DCFCs can support multiple fleet EVs with rapid charging.

Transportation Climate Action
T-1 Continue to Develop and Implement the Municipal Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program
T-3.10 Leverage technology to track mode shifts to active transportation. Conduct an annual review of implementation progress, data quality, and potential barriers to implementation.

Progress
In September 2025, the City, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, launched SmartRide - a new TDM platform for City employees that offers cash incentives for climate-friendly commuting modes including public transit, walking, biking and carpooling.

Impact
• SmartRide offers real-time tracking of commuting modes and employee participation including total vehicle miles avoided and metric tons of avoided emissions • 438 employees enrolled (27.6% of employees)
• 131,538 vehicle miles avoided (though January 2026)
• 37.4 MT CO2e emissions avoided.

Transportation Climate Action
Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact
T-5.7 Develop the Pilot Bike Share Program into a permanent and dependable bike share network that provides access to key destinations throughout the City, and work with regional partners to assess potential for a regional bike share system.

Progress
Staff is implementing a $1.8 M Clean Mobility Options Grant to expand the BCycle Bike Share Network into AB 1550 designated low-income areas and provide low-income memberships for qualifying users. Conversations between BCycle and regional partners around expansion continue.

Impact
BCycle Ridership:
• 2024-2025: 400,681 BCycle Trips
• 1,111,086 BCycle miles travelled
• 158.267 MT CO2e emissions avoided.

CMO Grant:
• 96 new bike docks across 25 new stations
• 60 new bikes
• 250 discounted BCycle annual memberships for qualifying users each year of the grant.

Transportation Climate Action
T-3.1 Implement the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan goals and policies to create bike and pedestrian infrastructure that is safer, easier to use, and widely accessible for all community members.

Progress
Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact
• Cabrillo Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements (Phase 1 – Cabrillo and Los Patos Roundabout completed with pedestrian and bicycle improvements) • Downtown De La Vina Buffered Bike Lanes and Safe Street Crosswalks (Between Carillo and Haley Streets)
• Eastside Community Paseos (Bike infrastructure for safe travel within the Eastside on the new Alisos Bike Friendly Street and from the Eastside to schools, Downtown via safety enhanced, Cota and Haley bike lanes, new EB Ortega bike lane. Project included sidewalk in-fill on Alisos, and SRTS intersection safety improvements adjacent to SBJH)
• Milpas Street Highway 101 Operational Improvements (Included raised NB bike lane between Hutash and Cacique with connection to Alisos Bike Friendly Street at the Cacique Undercrossing)
• Westside Community Paseos (Bike infrastructure to connect residents, students, and commuters to schools, parks, Downtown and Eastside. Included SRTS safety improvements Gillespie, San Pascual, Micheltorena, Castillo, Sola, and Nopal Streets for LCJH, SBHS, Harding Elm, and Santa Barbara Community Academy) • State Street Pavement Improvement (NB bike lane and SB sharrows between Alamar and Calle Laureles)
• Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing (Widened sidewalks, corridor lighting, protected bike lanes, safety intersection enhancements at State/Gutierrrez and State/Yanonali Streets)
Upcoming projects:
• Upper De La Vina Street Safe Crosswalks & Buffered Bike Lanes Project (Buffered bike lane between Alamar and Padre completed, with intersection safety enhancements by year end 2026)
• Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project (3.1 miles of separated bike lanes on Cliff Drive from Arroyo Burro Beach to Montecito/Castillo) (Construction FY2027) • Westside and Lower West ATP Implementation Project (SRTS protected bike lanes and streetlighting on Modoc Road from Las Positas to Mission, bike infrastructure connecting Westside to Lower West, sidewalk infill on six streets, 15 intersection safety enhancements, and corridor lighting on San Andres) (Construction FY2027) • Cabrillo Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements (Phase 2- new multiuse paths/bike lanes on between Los Patos Roundabout and HWY101) (Construction FY2028/29) Impact
Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact
• City currently has 98.4 miles of bike facilities and has already achieved the BMP Master Plan goal of adding 30 miles of new bike facilities by 2030. 2016 baseline was 61 miles of bike facilities.
• Adding safe walking and biking facilities provides choices for residents rather than relying on vehicles for all trips and helps reduce traffic congestion (i.e. reduces vehicles miles travelled and GHG emissions). Before and after bike counts are performed with grant funded projects. It typically takes several projects to complete a network to key destinations.

Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact

3. Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste
Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Climate Action
W-4.1 Meet the requirements of SB 1383 to reduce organics in the waste stream by 80% below 2014 levels.

Progress
The ReSource Center at Tajiguas Landfill enables organic waste diversion and methane capture from the City’s solid waste in compliance with SB 1383.

Impact
• Organic waste diversion and methane capture at the ReSource center achieves 44,690 MT CO2e of annual emissions reduction.
• Methane Capture at the ReSource Center is the 2nd most impactful Climate Action in the CAP.

Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Climate Action
W-4.12 Ban items without means of recycling or recycling markets, such as polystyrene, produce bags, plastic packaging, straws, plastics #4-7, and mixed materials.

Progress
In February 2026. Council adopted a new ordinance expanding polystyrene, mylar and singleuse plastic waste reduction.

Impact
• Mylar balloons, plastic confetti, and disposable polystyrene foodware were added to banned single use materials
• Per the EPA, plastics account for 12.2% of domestic solid waste and plastic production accounts for 3.4% of global emissions
Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact
Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Climate Action
W-4.15 Partner with libraries and other existing facilities to expand programs to reduce single use items and promote reuse and repair. Leverage Library of Things program and develop "fix it" resources for the community.

Progress
The Library of Things has grown to include a collection of items not typically available from a community library, including musical instruments, microscopes, induction cooktops and literacy kits.

Impact
• Shared Library of Things resources avoid unnecessary consumption and purchases. • Two “Fix-It Fairs” at Main Library (2024, 2025)
Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Climate Action
W-3.5 Utilize available enhanced water consumption data from the City’s Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI), along with the WaterSmart customer portal, to educate water customers about water use patterns and leak detection.

Progress
In 2024 the City launched its AMI platform which offers all customers hourly monitoring of their water consumption and automatic leak detection.

Impact
• Water production, treatment and delivery is inherently energy intensive. In fact the City’s water agency is the single largest electrical consumer in the entire city. Lead detection and prevention saves water and energy in from all three phases. • 43,878 automated leak alerts sent by WaterSmart
• 139,765,279 gallons of estimated water savings from WaterSmart leak alerts.

Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact

4. Carbon Sequestration
Carbon Sequestration Climate Action
CS-1.1 Implement and expand the Urban Forest Management Plan to include enhancing resiliency, increasing environmental and co-benefits, and public engagement in street tree health. Increase tree plantings to meet the goal of 4,500 new trees in the community by 2030.

CS-1.6 Update tree canopy coverage data within the City to measure the change in coverage over time as it relates to sequestration as part of the next Urban Forest Management Plan update.

Progress
SBCE has offered the Community Tree program for two years – offer SBCE customers free drought-resistant native trees to plant in their homes. Each year customer demand has exceeded supply.

In 2026, SBCE will offer the Street Tree program – providing free trees and a watering stipend for customers to plant trees in vacant tree wells in the parkways adjacent to their homes. This program complements the on-going work of the Urban Forestry Division in enhancing the urban canopy.

Impact
• SBCE’s Community Tree Program: 83 trees
• SBCE Street Tree Program: 155 trees expected
• Urban Forestry Tree Well replacements: 369 trees
• 1377.5 Cubic Yards of Compost Applied at City Parks
• GHG Sequestration: 24 MT CO2e annually
Carbon Sequestration Climate Action
CS-1.3 Implement the City’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reduce fire risk and carbon loss due to wildfires by conducting vegetation management throughout the City.

Progress
Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact
Since CAP adoption, Parks and Recreation staff have completed defensible space projects in 16 City parks and more comprehensive wildfire resiliency projects at five additional parks.

These projects involve removal of invasive species, downed trees, hazardous vegetation and create conditions for native, fire-resistant species to thrive.

Impact
• Reduced fuel loads
• Improved access to high hazard areas for rapid response • Habitat restoration
Climate Action Measures Two-Year Progress and Impact

5. Community Climate Potential / Administration
Community Climate Potential Climate Action
A-1.6 - Create and expand public engagement campaigns to educate the community and promote rebates and resources available to community members to facilitate participation in climate action.

CP 1-6 – Create a climate innovation competition for local area students where the prize is a scholarship or grant.

Progress
Own Your Impact campaign launched in early 2026 to advance community-wide behavior change in key emissions sectors, including transportation, energy use, waste reduction, and water conservation.

Innovation competition concept has been developed through SBCE. SBCE EV Program and HEAP program have been staff priorities over innovation competition.

Impact
• This program will be the first step towards greater partnership with local schools and colleges around workforce development and green innovation advancement.

Priority Project Update
Measure Number Description Start / End Status Notes
BE 1.1
Develop a plan to decarbonize
municipal buildings, including
inventory of fossil fuel
equipment, replacement
technologies, and schedule for
construction.

FY25 / FY25 In Process - Completion 1/1/27
In partnership with Facilities,
contractor selected to
prepare comprehensive
Facilities Condition
Assessment (FCA) including
estimate costs of
electrification of each City
building
BE 1.3
Implement municipal building
decarbonization plan to
transition municipal buildings to
zero-carbon energy by 2035.

FY25 /
Ongoing Initiated / Ongoing
Goal ist replace all Gas WH
with electric HPWH and gas
Gas HVAC units with HP HVAC
units at all City Faciliities.

Comprensive Electrification
Plan to follow FCA
Completion.

Current Progress:
9 HPWH Replacements
3 HP HVAC Unit Replacements
BE 3.1
Implement feasible microgrid
projects at municipal facilities
identified in the 2017 Zero Net
Energy Study and evaluate
additional sites.

FY25 /
Ongoing On-going
Granada Garage - Completed.

Water Front Solar -
Completed.

Fire Station 1 - Completed.

Cater Battery Project -
Completed
Police Station under
construction
Vera Cruz - Out to Bid
BE 5.2 Conduct lifecycle cost study of
existing building electrification. FY25 / FY25 Initiated / Completion April 24, 2026 Bren School Study to be
completed April 2027
BE 5.3
Create residential building
electrification accelerator
program providing economic,
technical, and educational
support.

FY25 /
Ongoing Completed
New SBCE Programs
Launched:

Heat Pump HVAC
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Fast and Free Permitting
Home Energy Advisor Service
Spanish Advisory Service
T 2.1
Implement Zero Emission Vehicle
(ZEV) Acquisition Policy to
transition municipal fleet
vehicles to zero-emission
alternatives.

FY25 /
Ongoing In-process / Ongoing
10 New Electric Vehicles
Acquired since June 2024.
16 New Fleet EV Chargers
Added
56 New Fleet EV Chargers out
to bid
10% of Fleet (49 vehicles) are
all electric
T 2.4
Adopt emissions-free equipment
purchasing policy for small
equipment (e.g., landscaping
equipment).

FY25 / FY25 In-process / Ongoing
Almost all municipal blowers
have been converted to
electric
Attachment 2
T 3.1
Implement Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan
improvements to expand safe
active transportation
infrastructure.

Started /
Ongoing Ongoing
Completed Projects:

Downtown De La Vina
Buffered Bike Lanes and Safe
Street Crosswalks
Eastside Community Paseos
Milpas Street Improvements
Upper De La Vina Street Safe
Crosswalks and Buffered Bike
Lanes Project
State Street Pavement
Improvement
Cabrillo and Los Patos
Roundabout Project
Upcoming projects:

Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project
(Construction FY2027)
Westside and Lower West ATP
Implementation Project
(Construction FY2027)
Cabrillo Pedestrian and
Bicycle Improvements
T 6.1
Amend municipal code to require
additional EV chargers in new
construction and major
remodels.

FY25 / FY25 Planned Will be considered with reach
codes in 2027
T 8.1
Align or exceed state legislation
banning gas-powered small offroad engines and expand
enforcement.

FY25 / FY25 Planned Will be considered in late 2026
W 4.12
Ban items without recycling
markets such as polystyrene,
certain plastic packaging, and
mixed materials.

FY25 / FY25 Completed
Feb 2026: Mylar balloons,
plastic confetti, and
disposable polystyrene food
ware added to banned single
use materials
W 4.15
Expand reuse and repair
programs through partnerships
such as Library of Things and
community “fix-it” programs.

FY25 /
Ongoing Started / Ongoing
Library of Things portfolio
exanded. Fix-It Fairs offered
annually.

CS 1.5
Implement Creek Tree Program
to improve habitat and carbon
sequestration along creeks.

Started /
Ongoing Ongoing
1 Creek Project Completed.

Future expanded outreach to
come
CS 1.3
Implement Community Wildfire
Protection Plan vegetation
management to reduce wildfire
risk and carbon loss.

FY25 /
Ongoing Completion Expected 12/27
Continue wildfire resiliency
and habitat restoration in 24
open space parks
CS 3.2
Rezone parcels for parks or open
space prioritizing urban carbon
sequestration and underserved
communities.

FY25 /
Ongoing Planned Not yet initiated
CS 4.2
Identify additional locations for
compost application and
incentives for small-scale
implementation.

FY25 /
Ongoing Planned Not yet initiated
CP 1.6
Create climate innovation
competition for students with
scholarship or grant awards.

FY25 /
Ongoing Planned
Concept Developed. SBCE
programs teams to launch 3
new programs before this
program. Targetting 2027
program launch
A 1.3
Develop equity monitoring
program for Climate Action Plan
implementation.

FY25 /
Ongoing In-process / Ongoing
SBCE Programs are presented
to SBC Equity and Advisory
Committee. Co-developed
program outreach
Promotores Network. Spanish
advisory services offered for
all SBCE programs
A 1.6
Expand public engagement
campaigns promoting rebates
and climate programs.

FY25 /
Ongoing In-process / Ongoing
Sustainability E-Newsletter
reach has increased.

Own-Your-Impact Campaign
launched Feb 26
Enchance Social Media
Presence
A 2.4
Create staff positions per the two
year staffing plan to ensure
adequate capacity across the city
organization to implement the
plan
FY25 /
Ongoing In-process / Ongoing 1.5 of 6 positions hired

TO ZERO
reaching carbon neutrality
in the city of santa barbara
together Attachment 3
Introduction and Background
Together To Zero Strategies for GHG Emissions Reduction Background
A Letter to the Community
Acknowledgements
tableof CONTENTS
High Impact Actions
Building Energy Use
Waste, Water, Wastewater
Carbon Sequestration
Community Potential
Definitions
What is the Together to Zero Initiative?
Building on a Strong Foundation
What the City of Santa Barbara Has Already Accomplished Santa Barbara’s Emission Sources
Moonshot Initiatives
Next Steps
Priority Actions: the next two years
Background
High Impact Actions
Transportation
Priority Actions: the next two years
Background
High Impact Actions
Priority Actions: the next two years
Background
High Impact Actions
Priority Actions: the next two years
Background
High Impact Actions
Priority Actions: the next two years
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As members of the Santa Barbara City Council, we are committed to creating a sustainable and resilient community for all. Our goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2035 is a critical step towards achieving that vision. We know that the road ahead will not be easy, but we are up for the challenge. We believe that together, we can build a future that is equitable, prosperous, and sustainable.

By working towards carbon neutrality, we are not only reducing our impact on the environment, but also investing in a better future for generations to come. We are creating new opportunities for innovation, job creation, and resilience that will strengthen our local economy by promoting renewable energy and sustainable practices. We are pursuing a resilient and healthy community for all residents.

The task before us is not just about reducing emissions. It is about setting the cornerstones for a resilient, prosperous, and sustainable community that is rooted in social, economic, and environmental justice. It is about creating a community that can evolve with and adapt to our changing climate.

We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead, and we hope that you will join us in this critical work. We encourage you to get involved, to share your ideas, and to help us build a more sustainable and resilient Santa Barbara.

Together, we can create a future that we can all be proud of.

Sincerely,
from the Santa Barbara City Council
A Letter to the Community
1 Definitions
2 Building Performance Standard – Policies that require commercial or multi-family buildings to meet certain performance levels for energy use or GHG emissions.

Carbon Neutrality – Any CO2released into the atmosphere from an entity (building, City, company) is balanced by an equivalent amount being removed.

Carbon Sequestration – The capturing, removal, and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the earth's atmosphere through either biological, chemical, or mechanical processes.

Circular Economy – A model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible.

Climate Adaptation – Taking action to prepare for and adjust to the current and projected impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise and increased storm intensity, in order to avoid or moderate harm.

Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) – Also known as municipal aggregation, CCAs allow local governments to procure power on behalf of their residents and businesses, providing more local control over electricity sources, more green power than offered by the default utility, and/or lower electricity prices.

Decarbonization (Decarbonize) – Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions through either the use of low- or no-carbon power sources (e.g. solar, hydroelectric power, wind) or by completely forgoing consumption (e.g. riding a bike).

Demand Response – Programs that ask consumers to reduce or shift their energy usage during periods of peak demand, either voluntarily or in exchange for compensation.

Direct Installation – Programs that offer the installation of energy efficiency measures to reduce energy use for no or little up-front cost. Costs are recouped by installation service either through on-bill financing or demand response.

Distributed Energy Resources – Small scale energy sources, usually situated near the site where electricity is used (e.g. rooftop solar panels).

Electrification – Converting appliances and transportation modes to all-electric versions.

Energy Assurance – Assessing risk and planning for natural disasters or disruptions to the energy grid in order to ensure reliable power supply.

Feed-In-Tariff – Policy designed to support the developmentof renewable energy sources by providing a guaranteed, above-market price for producers.

Greenhouse Gas – A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation and trapping heat in the atmosphere (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, and chlorofluorocarbons).

Definitions
3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) – Emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, or chlorofluorocarbons.

Library of Things – A collection of items you might not expect to find at a library, like museum passes, induction cooktops, microscopes, guitars, and more. Most of these items check out for three weeks, although some check out for only one week. Available at Santa Barbara’s Central Library.

Micro Transit – Shared transportation service that typically operates with smaller vehicles, such as vans or mini-buses, and offers flexible routes and schedules. Usually on-demand or shorter, fixed routes.

Microgrid – Small-scale power grid coupled with generation sources (e.g. solar) that can operate independently or collaboratively with the larger power grid.

Mode Shift – To change from one form of transportation to another, usually from a vehicle trip to a more sustainable mode such as e-bike or bus.

MTe – Metric tons equivalent for carbon dioxide (or other GHG). Generally used as unit of measurement to quantify the global warming potential of one unit of carbon dioxide, CO2.

Off-Road Equipment – Construction and landscaping equipment and off-road vehicles (e.g. leaf blowers, lawn mowers, ATVs).

Resilience Hub – Community-serving facility designed to support residents and coordinate resource distribution and services before, during, or after a natural hazard event.

ReSource Center – The County-run facility that takes, sorts, and harvests resources from the commercial and residential waste streams and ultimately stores remaining waste.

Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) – The City of Santa Barbara’s locally controlled electricity provider. SBCE is a community choice aggregator.

Under Resourced Community – Low-income area, typically with a higher population density and poverty level. Under resourced communities often have limited access to community amenities such as high-quality schools, grocery stores, parks, health care facilities, or public transportation. (Defined in California as community identified pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code, subdivision (d) of Section 39713 of the Health and Safety Code, or subdivision (g) of Section 75005).

Zero Emission Vehicle – An electric vehicle or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that does not emit tailpipe emissions.

Zero Emission Vehicle Acquisition Policy – An internal policy prioritizing zero emission vehicle purchases for all City fleet vehicle replacements or purchases.

Green
Buildings
Electric
Vehicles
Clean
Energy
Active
Transportation
CARBON

NEUTRALITY
Improved
Infras tructure
Carbon
Removal
Here's what it will take:

Welcome to the Together to Zero initiative, a community-wide effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.

Together to Zero is a call to action for all members of our community to take steps towards reducing our carbon footprint and protecting our environment. We are all part of the solution. With your help, Santa Barbara will continue its legacy of environmental and climate leadership and provide replicable examples for others to follow.

The City is aiming to be Carbon Neutral by 2035!
What is Climate Change?
Greenhouse gases (GHG) trap radiation from leaving
Earth's atmosphere. Burning fossil fuels and other
human activities release GHG, causing Earth's
temperature to warm. This results in rising sea
levels, changes in weather patterns, and climate
conditions that can make life as we know it more
difficult.
4 We hope that all individuals, businesses, and organizations commit to reducing their carbon emissions and support
initiatives that promote sustainable practices. This might include investment in renewable energy sources like solar power, choosing sustainable transportation options like electric vehicles, transitioning to energy efficient and allelectric buildings and public transit, and increased conservation of water and other resources.

We believe that achieving carbon neutrality is not just about reducing our impact on the environment. It's also about creating a more equitable and just community for all residents, and building resilient communities through
programs and infrastructure to overcome the challenges
of climate change.

Climate Change impacts your
family's health and future.

Sea level
rise
Drought Flooding
and
debris flows
Wildfires
Climate Change increases the severity and frequency
of natural disasters and extreme weather events.

Resilience Hubs / Energy
Assurance Programs
Building on a Strong
Foundation
The City of Santa Barbara is not starting from scratch on its quest for carbon neutrality. Many policies, programs, and projects have been implemented that have set the Santa Barbara community up for success. Below are just a few examples of recent efforts that this plan uses as catalysts for real, transformative change. Many of these efforts are found in our full list of strategies under the "Foundational" classification in the Technical Appendix.

Bike Share &
Bicycle Master Plan
The ReSource Center at
the Tajiguas Landfill
converts waste into
recycled landscaping and
energy resources
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Citywide,
& Zero Emission Vehicle
Acquisition Policy
Santa Barbara
Clean Energy (SBCE)
provides Santa Barbara
with 100% carbon-free
electricity
2018 Strategic
Energy Plan
Low Emitting
Buildings
Green Business Program,
Community Engagement,
& Public Education 5
18%
Electricity
22%
Natural
Gas
2%
Commercial
Vehicles
7 Metric Tons of CO2e
(MTe)
Emitted Per Person
4 MTe of
Emissions
Per Person 0 MTe of
Emissions
Per Person!
2019 2030 2035
Passenger
Transportation
42%
9%
7%
Off
Road
Motors
A Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
inventory is the way that we
understand and account for the
sources and quantities of GHG
emissions within our City.

Inventories like this are an important
tool for understanding the sources
and drivers of climate change so that
we can develop effective strategies to
reduce emissions and mitigate the
impacts of climate change.

By tracking emissions over time, it is
possible to identify trends and areas
for improvement, set emissions
reduction targets, and evaluate the
success of climate policies and
measures.

GHG EMISSIONS
comefrom?
wheredosantabarbara's
StateandlocalTargets:

Food to
Landfills
Senate Bill 32 (2006): Built upon AB32 and sets
statewide goal to reduce GHG emissions 40%
below 1990 levels
Assembly Bill 32 (2006): Sets statewide goal to
reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020
Executive Order B-55-18 (2018): Sets statewide
goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
Santa Barbara City Council Goal (2019): Sets
local goal of carbon neutrality by 2035
Santa Barbara isn’t in this alone. The State has also set ambitious targets that will help propel Santa Barbara toward carbon neutrality. The most significant are highlighted below:

This way to carbon neutrality!
6 This data covers Santa Barbara’s emissions
from 2019 (the year of the most recent
inventory data). Emissions from the
electricity sector have mostly been
eliminated due to the launch of
Santa Barbara Clean Energy in 2021.

Strategies
for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
togetherTO ZERO
18%
Electricity
In order to get to zero we must continually measure our progress toward carbon neutrality and remain nimble in our ability to leverage new opportunities, legislative changes, and technologies as they emerge. The graph below shows the substantial jump start in reducing GHG emissions we have already achieved by launching Santa Barbara Clean Energy, which provides our community with 100% carbon free electricity, and by partnering with Santa Barbara County on the ReSource Center, which converts waste to valuable resources. Another factor is how effective broad statewide legislative actions have been and can continue to be on emissions reductions.

You can see in the graph below that while the measures in this Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) do not get us all the way to carbon neutrality by 2035, they represent a huge start and the most ambitious and significant GHG reductions in the history of the City. This plan creates the inflection point on our journey to zero and lays the groundwork for future GHG reductions.

As we move together to zero, achieving carbon neutrality will be a complex and multifaceted challenge that involves transforming various aspects of energy generation, infrastructure, transportation, AND behavior, while also relying on the State and Federal governments to remain bold and ambitious.

In the pages ahead you will see we’ve broken the plan into a “10-year plan” outlining the strategies we intend undertake over the next decade given the best information we have today, and the “next two years” detailing the strategies either in process or quickly planned, for which funding and capacity currently exists. Over the next decade, these plans will evolve and adapt as we progress together to zero.

THIS PLAN IS JUSTTHE START
gettingtozero
Santa Barbara local goal of carbon neutrality by 2035
8 “Go as far as you can see; and when you get there,
you’ll be able to see further.” -Thomas Carlyle
Estimated level of
impact on GHG
reductions
How quickly we can
get to implementation
Proposed action to be
taken to make strategy
happen

HOW TO READ THIS SECTION
TheTen-YearPlan:

Climate Impact
Doesn't provide a direct reduction in GHG emissions, but is critical to implementing other actions in the plan
Supporting Action
Actions expected to result in relatively low emissions reductions, but provide co-benefits significant enough for inclusion in the plan Low-Impact
Provides less GHG reductions per dollar than high impact actions, but are still necessary to achieve the City's carbon neutrality goal
Medium-Impact
Actions that result in the highest amount of GHG reductions and get the City the furthest along on the road to carbon neutrality
High-Impact
Readiness
Actions that are ready to be implemented today
Short-Term
Actions that require more planning, study, funding, staff capacity, or other resources in order to begin
Medium-Term
Actions requiring long lead times, not currently programmed in the City's workplans, or lower priority due to evaluative criteria Long-Term
Actions that will require continuous iterations throughout the journey to carbon neutrality
Ongoing
Cost
Actions that are expected to have no cost to the City or to the community
No Cost
Actions that require relatively low upfront cost or staff time Low Cost
Moderate level of costs such as for consultants, moderate infrastructure changes, retrofitting existing infrastructure, or certain low-cost programs
Moderate Cost
High Cost
Actions requiring significant investments or budget such as major infrastructure, large-scale incentive programs, or significant investment in technology
Evaluating Actions
The following pages provide a brief overview of the
action, estimated cost to implement, and how soon
we can get started.

Climate Action
Plan strategy
Level of
investment
needed to
implement
High Impact Strategy Section
The stars indicate an action that will be
pursued by the City in the next two years
9 HOW TO READ THIS SECTION
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Resilience
Protects against current and future impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, energy assurance, wildfires, and food insecurity.

Public Health
Creates a cleaner and healthier community by improving air and water quality, wellness, and/or protecting against extreme heat and weather events.

Protecting Biodiversity and Natural Lands
Protects biodiversity and natural ecosystems by restoring natural spaces and protecting air and water quality.

Green Economy
Creating local job opportunities in green technology sectors such as solar installation and battery storage installation.

Innovation (Moonshots)
The City is an innovator in creating new approaches to
fighting climate change, creating resilience, and engaging the community.

Community Connectivity
Promotes a strong sense of community by connecting residents to each other and the City, connecting historically underserved communities with resources, and by creating neighborhoods that are accessible by multiple modes of travel.

Cost Savings
May result in a cost savings to the consumer in the
immediate term or over the life cycle of the measure.

Conserving Resources
Conserves finite natural resources such as water, raw
materials, and fossil fuels.
10 Co-benefits refer to additional
positive outcomes gained as a
result of implementing the
strategy.

These are the immediate next
steps the City will take to
implement that action.

Everyone is part of the
solution. These are a few
suggestions of things you can
do at home or work to reduce
emissions.

Equity is absolutely central to
this plan. These are the ways
in which we are protecting and
prioritizing our under
resourced community
members.

We aren’t in this alone. The
City will work with its robust
network of partners and look to
leverage resources on the
state and national scale in
order to achieve its goals.

This lists the other strategies
in the full plan (see Appendix
A) that relate to this particular
effort.
centering equity The Strategy
54%!

IMPLEMENTINGTHISPLANWILL

BUILDINGENERGYUSEEMISSIONS
REDUCE
The Goal
Eliminate emissions from
the building sector by
increasing energy
efficiency and converting
new and existing
buildings to all-electric
systems. Add new local
renewable energy sources
to increase resilience and
meet local demand.

Building Energy Use Emissions
Offer a suite of tools,
education, and
incentives, coupled with
thoughtful regulation, to
accelerate conversion to
all-electric buildings.

City Leadership
The City has adopted a Green
Building Policy. All new City
facilities will be highly efficient,
zero-net-energy buildings capable
of producing enough electricity
on-site to run the building.

The City has set a goal to
convert all its facilities to
all-electric by 2035.

The City is developing
programs and incentives to
electrify multi-family
buildings, thus reducing
energy costs for renters
while simultaneously
enhancing indoor air quality
and health.

Electricity: Non-Residential

30.3%
Natural Gas: Residential

26.2%
Electricity: Residential

14.6%
Natural Gas:

Non-Residential

16.8%
Natural Gas System Leakage

12.1%
11 BY
The 2019 breakdown of building energy use emissions by source type:

Impact Readiness
Develop targeted electrical rate structures and incentives for customers, including demand response.

Debarbonize 50% of Municipal Buildings by 2030; 100% by 2035

HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS
BuildingEnergyuse
Measure Cost
Develop a plan to decarbonize municipal buildings, including an inventory of fossil fuel-powered equipment, replacement technologies, and short- and long-term schedule for construction.

Implement the municipal building decarbonization plan to decarbonize 100% of municipal buildings by 2035.

Increase solar generation & energy storage capabilities around the City Develop ordinance requiring the installation of solar and/or energy storage backup power instead of diesel generators, where feasible, by 2031.

Implement all feasible microgrid projects at municipal facilities as identified by the 2017 Zero Net Energy Study and re-evaluate viability of additional facilities.

Identify barriers to installation of distributed energy resources at municipal facilities. Establish a funding plan and direct municipal efforts to source space for energy storage and microgrids.

Create innovative pilots through SBCE and local partnerships to address technical, lowincome, market, and policy barriers limiting progress toward the City's climate goals.

Implement direct installation and/or incentive programs that facilitate the installation of combined solar and battery energy storage system installations on buildings. Target 120 residential and 35 commercial installations by 2035.
/ Action
12 Offer incentives, programs, and incubators to innovate, reduce costs, and remove barriers Create a residential building electrification accelerator program to increase building electrification through economic, technical, and educational support. Mechanics such as incentives, time of sale rebates, construction support, permit streamlining, and special rate design should be used. Special focus to be placed on underserved residents.

Pilot an emergency hot water appliance loaner program to provide free loaner natural gas hot water heaters within 24 hours of a request, with an agreement that the borrower will replace the gas powered hot water heater with an electric heat pump water heater within 6 months.

BE 1.1
BE 1.3
BE 1.2
BE 3.1
BE 3.2
BE 7.3
BE 5.17
BE 5.18
/6.10
BE 5.3
BE 6.11
These actions represent the most
critical community climate
potential strategies to implement
in this plan in order to achieve our
goals. Additional supportive
actions are found in Appendix A.

Impact Readiness
Develop and adopt a commercial building ordinance that requires the replacement of fossil fuel building systems with electric technologies at time of renovation.

HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS CONT.

BuildingEnergyuse
Measure Cost
Design new ordinances and programs to reduce natural gas consumption in existing buildings Update building ordinances every three years to align with building code cycles, industry technologies, and to maximize GHG reductions.

Develop and implement a low-income and affordable housing electrification pilot project to demonstrate proof of concept of all-electric buildings. Pilot will ensure no increase in energy bills for participants due to project.

Develop and implement a multi-family residential property regulation by 2028 to promote phased building energy efficiency and decarbonization. Requires periodic energy evaluations and compliance with a prescriptive energy point system.

Conduct a study on lifecycle costs of existing building electrification. Results will inform future ordinances and the building electrification accelerator. Include extensive community input and equity analysis to ensure all have affordable access to the health, comfort, economic, and resilience benefits of building electrification.

Develop and implement a building performance standard by 2028. A building performance standard is a policy that requires commercial or multi-family buildings to meet certain performance levels for energy use or GHG emissions.
/ Action
13 BE 5.2
BE 5.5
BE 5.14
BE 6.1
/6.4
BE 6.1
Develop and implement a commercial and mixed-use building benchmarking program for commercial and multi-family buildings over 20,000 square feet by 2025, effective 2026.

BE 6.2
BE 6.3
Building energy use accounts for 40% of emissions in Santa Barbara.

The City will lead by example by creating this plan to remove energyrelated greenhouse gas emissions from its buildings. The plan will provide information on project scope, cost, and timeline.

Electrify Today to Empower Tomorrow
Develop a plan to decarbonize municipal buildings, including an inventory of fossil fuel-powered equipment, replacement technologies, and shortand long-term schedule for construction.

Centering Equity
The planning process will focus on overcoming
real-world barriers to electrification,
particularly for under resourced members of
the community. This analysis will inform
future Electrification Accelerator programs.

What Can You Do?
Swap out your natural gas water and space
heaters with heat pumps
Fully electrify your home
Implement energy efficient upgrades
Read the City's plans to be powered by
renewable and reliable energy here:

Sustainability.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/
Energy-Planning
Partners/Resources
BE 1.5; BE 4.1; BE 5.1; BE 5.2; BE 5.7; BE 5.8; BE 5.15; BE 6.1; BE 6.2; BE 6.4; BE 6.5; BE 6.6; BE 6.8; BE 6.12 Next Steps
Co-Benefits
Building Energy Use
Priority Strategy: BE 1.1
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
City Departments:

Community Development
Public Works
Santa Barbara Clean Energy
Tri-County Regional Energy Network
Inflation Reduction Act
14 Conduct an equipment inventory
Assess equipment replacement costs
Work with City Facilities to prioritize project
Establish retrofit budget
Building energy use accounts for 40% of emissions in Santa Barbara.

The City will lead by example by creating this plan to remove energyrelated greenhouse gas emissions from its buildings. The plan will provide information on project scope, cost, and timeline.

Building a Brighter Future
Implement the municipal building decarbonization plan developed under BE-1.1 to decarbonize 100% of municipal buildings by 2035.

Centering Equity
The planning process will focus on overcoming
real-world barriers to electrification,
particularly for under resourced members of
the community. This analysis will inform
future Electrification Accelerator programs.

What Can You Do? Partners/Resources
BE 1.1; BE 1.5; BE 1.6; BE 4.1; BE 5.1; BE 5.2; BE 5.7; BE 5.8; BE 5.15; BE 6.1; BE 6.2; BE 6.4; BE 6.5; BE 6.6; BE 6.8; BE 6.11; BE 6.12 Next Steps
Co-Benefits
Building Energy Use
Priority Strategy: BE 1.3
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Swap out your natural gas water and space
heaters with heat pumps
Fully electrify your home
Implement energy efficient upgrades
Read the City's plans to be powered by
renewable and reliable energy here:

Sustainability.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/
Energy-Planning
15 Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
City Departments:

Community Development
Public Works
Santa Barbara Clean Energy
Tri-County Regional Energy Network
Inflation Reduction Act
Install make-ready infrastructure such as
upgraded electrical panels
Apply for grant funds
Implement projects per established budget
Share successes and lessons learned
Adding batteries and solar to municipal facilities is a key first step in creating resilient clean energy communities.

Reliable Energy, Resilient Community
Implement all feasible microgrid projects at municipal facilities as identified by the 2017 Zero Net Energy study and re-evaluate viability of additional facilities.

Centering Equity
The City's Zero Net Energy Study evaluated City
facilities across ALL neighborhoods in Santa Barbara,
including meeting facilities, community gathering
places, and critical facilities. This initial analysis
positions us to implement projects that will benefit
all geographic communities in the City.

What Can You Do?
Learn more about available renewable
energy incentives at SBCleanEnergy.com
Explore solar and battery system installation
at your home
Track completed and ongoing projects
Partners/Resources
BE 1.2; BE 3.2; BE 5.7; BE 5.10; BE 6.10; BE 7.1; BE 7.3; BE 7.7 Next Steps
Apply for grant funds
Pursue Power Purchase Agreements
Implement projects per established budget
Co-Benefits
Building Energy Use
Priority Strategy: BE 3.1
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
City Departments:

Public Works/Parks and Recreation/
Fire/Airport/Waterfront
SoCal Regional Energy Network
Tri-County Regional Energy Network
16 Adding batteries and solar to municipal facilities is a key first step in creating resilient clean energy communities.

Energy Security for Everyone
Identify barriers to installation of distributed energy resources at municipal facilities. Establish a funding plan and direct municipal efforts to source space for energy storage and microgrids.

Centering Equity
The City is pursuing grant funding to bring distributed energy resources specifically to under
resourced Justice40 communities
What Can You Do?
Learn more about available renewable
energy incentives at SBCleanEnergy.com
Explore solar and battery system installation
at your home
Track completed and ongoing projects
Partners/Resources
BE 1.2; BE 3.2; BE 5.7; BE 5.10; BE 6.10; BE 7.1; BE 7.3; BE 7.7 Next Steps
Assess best practices from other cities
Work with Community Development
Department on administrative opportunities
Pursue funding opportunities
Assess building feasibility
Work with Southern California Edison on
service upgrade needs
Co-Benefits
Building Energy Use
Priority Strategy: BE 3.2
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
City Departments:

Community Development
Santa Barbara Clean Energy
Southern California Edison
California Energy Commission
3C-REN
17 Ensuring that ALL households in Santa Barbara gain the benefits of switching to clean all-electric homes, including improved air quality, stable energy bills, and improved public health.

Bridging the Energy Divide
Conduct a study on lifecycle costs of existing building electrification. Results will inform future ordinances and the building electrification accelerator. Include extensive community input and equity analysis to ensure all have affordable access to the health, comfort, economic, and resilience benefits of building electrification.

Centering Equity
Switching to electric appliances can lower household utility bills, however upfront cost can create a significant barrier.

This study will indicate what criteria need to be met in order to make electrification cost effective for all.

What Can You Do?
Swap out your gas water and space heaters
with electric heat pumps
Fully electrify your home
Implement energy efficient upgrades
Partners/Resources
BE 5.2; BE 5.7; BE 5.8; BE 5.9; BE 5.10; BE 5.11; BE 5.13; BE 5.15; BE 5.18; BE 7.6; BE 7.7 Next Steps
Issue RFP for study
Develop data needs
Determine deliverables
Co-Benefits
Building Energy Use
Priority Strategy: BE 5.2
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
Southern California Edison
California Energy Commission
3C-REN, SoCal REN
Consultant assistance
18 Ensuring progress and equity in the transition to all-electric buildings will require a menu of resources to meet people where they are in terms of knowledge, capacity, and ability to move forward. This program will look to address all potential gaps in the electrification journey
Accelerating the Change
Create a residential building electrification accelerator program to increase building electrification through economic, technical, and educational support. Mechanics such as incentives, time of sale rebates, construction support, permit streamlining, and special rate design should be used. Special focus to be placed on underserved residents.

Centering Equity
Switching to electric appliances can lower household utility bills, however upfront cost can create a significant barrier.

This study will indicate what criteria need to be met in order to make electrification cost effective for all.

What Can You Do?
Swap out your gas water and space heaters with
electric heat pumps
Fully electrify your home
Implement energy efficient upgrades
Partners/Resources
BE 5.2; BE 5.7; BE 5.8; BE 5.9; BE 5.10; BE 5.11; BE 5.13; BE 5.15; BE 5.18; BE 7.6; BE 7.7 Next Steps
Turn results of life cycle cost study into action
items
Allocate budget for incentives, direct install, and
technical assistance needs
Work with local workforce and contractors to
educate and prepare for increase in
electrification measures
Allocate staff to support the program
Co-Benefits
Building Energy Use
Priority Strategy: BE 5.3
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
Southern California Edison
California Energy Commission
3C-REN, SoCal REN
Consultant assistance
18 The Goal The Strategy
Transportation Emissions
Innovate and collaborate with
residents, businesses, workforce,
and stakeholders to build a more
climate-centric transportation
system. Improve infrastructure for
active transportation modes such as
biking and walking, strengthen
electric vehicle charging network,
and promote conversion to
zero emission vehicles.

City Leadership
The City adopted a "Zero Emission
Vehicle First" purchasing policy
for City fleet vehicles.

The City manages an electric
bike share program (BCycle).

The City employee WorkTRIP
Program encourages carpooling,
mass-transit, and active modes
of commuting.

Provide incentives,
programs, pathways,
and infrastructure
to promote adoption
of sustainable
transportation
options for ALL
members of our
community.
centering equity
Promote use of
safe, equitable,
zero emission
transportation
options to reduce
pollution and urban
congestion today
and for future
generations.

Transportation: Off Road
(mowers, leaf blowers, etc)

13.8%
Transportation: On Road
Buses Vehicles

2.3%
Transportation: On Road
Passenger Vehicles

80.6%
40%! 19

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Transportation: On Road
Commercial Vehicles

3.1%
Impact Readiness

HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS
Transportation
Measure Cost
Increase active transportation mode share to 6% by 2030 and to 10% by 2035 Implement the recommended bike facilities outlined in the Santa Barbara Bicycle Master Plan to add 30 miles of bikeways to the City by 2030.

Implement the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan goals and policies to create bike and pedestrian infrastructure that is safer, easier to use, and widely accessible for all community members.

Electrify (or otherwise decarbonize) the City's Municipal Fleet by 2035 Implement the City's Zero Emission Vehicle Acquisition Policy, transitioning fossil fuel municipal vehicles to zero emission alternatives by 2035. Prepare a short- and long-term schedule and explore regional bulk procurement.

Adopt an emissions-free equipment purchasing policy for smaller equipment (e.g., landscaping equipment) for all City departments.

Build new infrastructure to ensure there is equitable access to safe bike and pedestrian routes in all areas of the City. Focus on under resourced communities.

Install additional electric vehicle chargers in municipal parking lots for fleet and employee use. / Action
T 2.1
T 2.4
T 2.2
T 3.1
T 3.6
T 3.8
These actions represent the most
critical community climate
potential strategies to implement
in this plan in order to achieve our
goals. Additional supportive
actions are found in Appendix A.
20 Develop programs to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMTs) Accelerate the production and availability of affordable housing near urban centers by updating and adopting the Housing Element and Zoning Code to reduce VMTs; explore alternative housing options and streamline processes.

Facilitate alternative forms of public transit, such as micro transit and electric shuttle routes, in areas with higher congestion and population densities. Micro transit is shared transportation in smaller vehicles with flexible routes and schedules.

Leverage technology to track mode shifts to active transportation. Conduct an annual review of implementation progress, data quality, and potential barriers to implementation.

Once an effective tracking method is developed, the City shall aim to achieve 6% increase in active transportation mode share by 2030 and 10% by 2035.

T 4.1
T 3.10
T 3.12
Impact Readiness
HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS CONT.

Transportation
Measure / Action Cost
21 Align or exceed state legislation (AB 1346) and expand enforcement of the ordinance that bans the sale of gas powered small off-road engines by 2024. Provide incentives or buyback programs for burdened residents.

Add new publicly accessible EV charging stations through the City and City-owned facilities.

Support private development of EV charger installations by streamlining City processes such as expediting permitting, easing onerous regulations, develop a permitting design guide.

Partner with Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District to expand rebate and incentive programs for upgrading off-road equipment to hybrids, biofuels, or fully electric.

Increase adoption of Zero Emission Vehicles, Equipment, and Charging Network Revisit commercial and multi-family building ordinances to be updated and require large commercial and large multi-family building owners that provide parking to install EV chargers in 20% of parking spaces when undergoing major remodeling.

Amend municipal code to require an increased number of EV chargers at new construction and major remodels.

T 6.1
T 6.2
T 6.3
T 6.4
T 8.1
T 8.4
The City will lead by example in creating a plan to convert its entire fleet to zero emission vehicles.

Charged with Purpose
Implement the City's Zero Emission Vehicle Acquisition Policy, transitioning fossil fuel municipal vehicles to zero emission alternatives by 2035. Prepare a short and long-term schedule for completion and explore regional bulk procurement.

Centering Equity
The City will identify real-world barriers to
vehicle electrification and determine
opportunities for overcoming those barriers to
inform future Electrification Accelerator
programs.

What Can You Do?
Choose an electric car
Reduce single occupancy vehicle trips
Explore alternative modes of travel
Take the train or bus, or use BCycle, our
electric bicycle share program
Partners/Resources
T2.2; T5.1; T 5.10; T6.1; T 6.2; T6.3; T7.1; T 7.2;
Next Steps
Create procurement plan for zero emission
vehicles
Enhance EV Charging network
Adjust budgets as needed
Co-Benefits
Transportation
Priority Strategy: T 2.1
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Public Works Fleet Division
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control
District
California Energy Commission
California Air Resources Board
Southern California Edison
22 The City will lead by example by converting all landscaping equipment to electric.

Sustain the Beauty,
Trim the Emissions
Adopt an emissions-free equipment purchasing policy for smaller equipment (e.g., landscaping equipment) for all City departments.

Centering Equity
Eliminating emissions from landscape
equipment improves air quality and public health
in City Parks and Recreation Facilities and other
public spaces.

What Can You Do?
Switch to electric equipment such as
mowers and leaf blowers
Check out rarely used tools and equipment
from the City’s Library of Things
Partners/Resources
T 8.1; T 8.2; T 8.3; T 8.4; T 8.5; T 8.6
Next Steps
Conduct equipment inventory
Assess equipment replacement costs
Work with City Facilities and the Parks and
Recreation Department to create budget and
identify incentives
Co-Benefits
Transportation
Priority Strategy: T 2.4
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Parks and Recreation Department
City Departments:

Sustainability and Resilience
Public Works Facilities
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control
District
California Air Resources Board
23 The City has secured over $100 million in grant funding for bike and pedestrian infrastructure. This measure further solidifies the City's commitment to alternative transportation.

Move Freely, Live Actively
Implement the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan goals and policies to create bike and pedestrian infrastructure that is safer, easier to use, and widely accessible for all community members.

Centering Equity
Improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
increases safe and healthy transportation
options for all SB communities. The City
prioritizes historically underserved communities.

What Can You Do?
Explore the City's bike paths
Take advantage of bikeshare
Explore alternative transportation incentives
from Santa Barbara Clean Energy
Attend public meetings on new proposed
projects
Partners/Resources
T 1.1; T 1.3; T 1.4; T 1.5; T 3.2; T 3.3; T 3.4; T 3.5; T3.6; T 3.7; T 3.8; T 3.9; T 3.10; T 3.11; T 5.7 Next Steps
Continue the City's successful track record
of securing state funding for new active
transportation infrastructure
Conduct community outreach to develop
priorities and design
Maintain existing infrastructure
Co-Benefits
Transportation
Priority Strategy: T 3.1
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: Public Works Transportation Planning
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control
District
California Air Resources Board
SB County Associated Governments
MOVE Santa Barbara County
24 Through amendments to City codes, the City is preparing for the state-led transition away from internal combustion engine vehicles.

Fueling Future Mobility
Amend municipal code to require an increased number of EV chargers for new construction and major remodels.

Centering Equity
Requiring EV chargers during new construction
or remodel accelerates the transition to emission
free vehicles, improving air quality and public
health.

What Can You Do?
Size your electrical panel for an EV charger
Design your home to be EV Ready
Choose to drive electric
Partners/Resources
T 2.2; T 6.2; T6.3; T6.4; T 6.5; T 7.1; T 7.2; T7.3
Next Steps
Conduct stakeholder meetings
Survey similar codes from other cities
Adopt the new code
Co-Benefits
Transportation
Priority Strategy: T 6.1
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
City Departments:

Community Development, Building and
Safety Division
Tri-County Regional Energy Network
Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition
25 By offering incentive and buyback programs though this measure, the City will help residents comply with state regulations and improve air quality across the City.

Cultivating a Gas-Free Landscape
Align with or exceed state legislation (AB 1346) and expand enforcement of the ordinance that bans gas powered small off-road engines by 2024.

Provide incentives or buyback programs for local small businesses.

Centering Equity
Transitioning away from gas powered landscape
equipment improves air quality and public health.

What Can You Do?
Choose electric tools such as mowers or
leaf blowers
Reduce natural gas and propane use
Check out lesser used items from the City’s
Library of Things
Partners/Resources
T 2.4; T 8.2; T 8.3; T 8.4; T 8.5; T 8.6
Next Steps
Work with California Air Resources Board
and SB County Air Pollution Control District
to identify and develop incentives and
programs
Conduct robust stakeholder outreach
Co-Benefits
Transportation
Priority Strategy: T 8.1
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control
District
California Air Resources Board
26 Water, Wastewater,
Solid Waste Emissions
The Goal The Strategy
Reduce the use of packaging,
single use items, and other
materials; produce and
distribute compost; and
ensure efficiency in the City's
recycling and waste
processes. Implement the
City's Water Conservation
Strategic Plan and increase
drought tolerant
landscaping.

City Leadership
The City partners with the County on the
ReSource Center to convert commercial
and residential waste into resources by
recovering recyclable materials,
transforming organics into landscape
nutrients, and generating renewable
energy.

The City has instituted an aggressive
water conservation program and
implements the Water Conservation
Strategic Plan.

Provide multilingual and
industry specific
education for all
residents, and
ensure there are
cost effective and
accessible means
for residents to
participate in
initiatives.
centering equity
Reduce organics in the
solid waste stream and
reduce or reuse other
resources. Reduce use of
landfill space, the demand
for water, and
consumption of single use
plastics and other
materials that have
multiple environmental
impacts.

Waste to Landfills
97%
Wastewater

2.6%
Water Delivery
<1%
54%! 27

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Impact Readiness
Utilize available enhanced water consumption data from the City’s Automated Metering Infrastructure, along with the WaterSmart customer portal, to educate water customers about water use patterns and leak detection.

HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS
water,wastewater&solidwaste
Measure Cost
Create rebate programs related to green landscaping
Conduct waste characterization studies every 4-5 years to inform programs and policies.

Leverage studies to understand the waste stream and create a plan to increase diversion and reduce contamination.

Facilitate the reduction of single use items and promote practicing circular economics Partner with the Harbor, Airport and other major Santa Barbara facilities to expedite no single use plastic practices.

Ban items without means of recycling or recycling markets, such as polystyrene, produce bags, plastic packaging, straws, plastics #4-7, and mixed materials.

Reduce per capita potable water consumption 1.05% by 2030 and 1.58% by 2035 Implement all cost-effective measures identified in the Water Conservation Strategic Plan.

Partner with UCSB, ICLEI and other organizations to cost effectively evaluate and develop resources around consumption-based emissions. Based on the results, create a plan to achieve zero growth of waste generation.

Implement pilot projects for reusable dining to-go containers.

Partner with libraries and other existing facilities to expand programs to reduce single use items and promote reuse and repair. Leverage Library of Things program and develop "fix it" resources for the community.
/ Action
W 3.1
W 3.5
W 4.5
W 4.10
W 4.12
W 4.16
W 4.13
W 4.15
These actions represent the most
critical community climate
potential strategies to implement
in this plan in order to achieve our
goals. Additional supportive
actions are found in Appendix A.
28 Impact Readiness
HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS CONT.
water,wastewater&solidwaste
Measure Cost
Initiate a study partnering with local academic institutions and the ReSource Center to identify and research ways to create a circular economy around organic waste edible food rescue.

Implement enforcement and a fee for incorrectly sorted materials with sensitivity to shared collection.

Collaborate with the County and Resource Conservation District to develop a regional compost trading program to provide farmers with compost to meet organic procurement target set by SB 1383.
/ Action
29 Reduce organic waste 80% below 2014 levels by 2030 and 85% by 2035 Investigate and expand opportunities for procuring recovered organic waste products within municipal facilities.

Pilot and evaluate emerging technologies such as source organic waste digestion to reduce organic waste by restaurants and other major food waste producers.

W 1.3
W 4.1.a
W 4.1.b
W 4.6
W 4.16
This measure will help improve local water supply reliability using water efficiently, and reduce the GHG impacts of delivering and treating water.

Nurturing our Lifeline Drop by Drop
Implement all cost-effective measures identified in the Water Conservation Strategic Plan.

Centering Equity
Conservation decreases utility bills. The
City continues to explore income-based
tiered incentives.

What Can You Do?
Switch to drip irrigation
Enroll in the City's WaterSmart Portal to
monitor your water use and help identify
priority conservation measures
Partners/Resources
W 2.1; W 3.2; W 3.5; W 3.6
Next Steps
Calculate costs of measures
Create prioritized plan of conservation
measures
Increase community adoption of WaterSmart
monitoring
Co-Benefits
Water,Wastewater, SolidWaste
Priority Strategy: W 3.1
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: Public Works Department, Water
Resources Division
WaterSmart
Landscape Contractors
30 This measure builds on the City's Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance and reduces emissions associated with waste streams and plastic material production.

Recycle or Rethink
Ban non-recyclable items such as polystyrene, produce bags, plastic packaging, straws, plastics #4-7, and mixed materials.

Centering Equity
City will develop reusable bag program for SNAP
customers. Clean Community will also expand
offers of free reusable silverware.

What Can You Do?
Reduce single-use items
Avoid buying items made of polystyrene
(Styrofoam)
Carry your own reusable silverware and
water bottles
Partners/Resources
W 4.2; W 4.3; W 4.4; W 4.5; W 4.10; W 4.13; W 4.16; W 4.17 Next Steps
Meet with neighboring jurisdictions with
similar bans
Develop policy, take to Council for adoption,
and conduct additional outreach
Co-Benefits
Water,Wastewater, SolidWaste
Priority Strategy: W 4.12
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Clean Community Division
Community Environmental Council
City of Goleta
Explore Ecology
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
Local area stores
31 Reduce, REUSE, Recycle. By expanding the Clean Community Division's Library of Things, the City will reduce waste and associated emissions.

Zero Waste, Infinite Solutions
Partner with libraries and other existing facilities to expand programs to reduce single use items and promote reuse and repair. Leverage Library of Things program and develop "fix it" resources for the community.

Centering Equity
The Library of Things is designed to reduce
household expenses by offering free resources,
tools, and housewares available to borrow.

What Can You Do?
Try fixing broken items through a fix it fair
Donate items you no longer use
Consider sharing items you don't need often
Borrow items from the Library of Things
Partners/Resources
W 4.13; W 4.15
Next Steps
Expand the Library of Things
Develop "Fix It" resources
Co-promote program with Santa Barbara
Public Libraries
Co-Benefits
Water,Wastewater, SolidWaste
Priority Strategy: W 4.15
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Clean Community Division and
the Santa Barbara Public Library
32 The Goal The Strategy
Carbon Sequestration
Bolster the City's planting programs and
vegetation management to ensure
landscaping and habitats provide the most
resilience and GHG reduction potential.

Partner with resilience initiatives for cobenefits. Look at programs and measures that will accomplish multiple benefits like
increasing resilience and shade for heat
events, and making sure that our plantings
are appropriate for extreme heat and
drought events. Increase the use of
compost and increase drought tolerant and
shade creating landscapes.

City Leadership
The City manages a Creek
Tree Program, Urban Forestry
Program, and compost
application program.

A City and County
partnership with the
ReSource Center provides
compost for residents and
businesses, and maximizes
organic food waste diversion
from the landfill.

Prioritize low-income areas
in the City with less
existing tree canopy for
new shade tree plantings.

When there are localized
co-benefits for
sequestration projects,
focus development
benefits to historically
adversely impacted, under
resourced communities.
centering equity
Increase the
City's ability to
remove carbon
from the
atmosphere.
33 CO2
stored
carbon in
soil
plant
respiration
Trees remove CO from the
atmosphere through
photosynthesis.
2 How do carbon sequestration and carbon offsets work?
carbon
offsets
Landowners and farmers can receive incentives
for carbon stored in their land. Corporations and
cities sometimes purchase these offsets to
reduce their calculated emissions.
***The City does not intend to achieve carbon neutrality through the purchase of carbon offsets. The only exception would be if a local offset market were to form and the emissions reductions could be quantified and certified.

Impact Readiness
Maintain natural lands and increase the urban tree canopy

HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS
carbonsequestration
Measure Cost
Implement and expand the Urban Forest Management Plan to include enhancing resiliency, increasing environmental and co-benefits, and public engagement in street tree health. Increase tree plantings to meet the goal of 4,500 new trees in the community by 2030.

Implement the City’s Creek Tree Program to assist private creekside landowners with improving wildlife habitat along creeks. Prioritize low-income areas for implementation of the program.

Increase carbon sequestration capacity of landscapes through compost application Update tree canopy coverage data within the City to measure the change in coverage over time as it relates to sequestration as part of the next Urban Forest Management Plan update.

Parcels identified for rezoning to a park or open space should: provide flexible solutions for urban parks in infill areas; aim to achieve the greatest carbon sequestration; and aim for underserved communities.

Work with the ReSource Center to provide residents, businesses, and developers with educational material on where compost can be acquired and how it can be used (i.e., landscaping).

Collaborate with local higher academic institutions, local schools, and City departments to identify opportunities to apply compost to landscaping.

Identify additional locations within the City to apply compost and provide incentives for small-scale implementation.
/ Action
34 CS 1.1
CS 1.5
CS 1.6
CS 3.2
CS 4.4
CS 4.5
CS 4.2
These actions represent the most
critical community climate
potential strategies to implement
in this plan in order to achieve our
goals. Additional supportive
actions are found in Appendix A.

Impact Readiness
Implement the City’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reduce fire risk and carbon loss due to wildfires by conducting vegetation management throughout the City.

Conduct a feasibility study on carbon capture technologies to locally produce calcium carbonate (low carbon concrete), creating sequestration via construction materials.

Determine viability within the City.

Partner with UCSB to pilot a building specific embodied carbon reduction project for planned construction.

HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS CONT.
carbonsequestration
Measure Cost
Develop a Citywide, or participate in a regional, carbon sequestration analysis, and plan to explore opportunities to increase sequestration in the City.

Create an organizational body to lead program development and research for facilitating emergent carbon sequestration and carbon capture plans relevant to the City.

Pilot and promote carbon sequestering construction materials like low-carbon concrete and mass timber.

Explore new carbon sequestration and carbon capture projects Develop a Citywide restoration plan to achieve target net increases in restored land area and waterways. Prioritize implementation of restoration projects in under-resourced communities.

Develop a strategic construction and procurement plan to facilitate use of alternative materials to reduce embodied carbon in municipal construction projects. Include scoring criteria in City requests for proposals for construction projects that identify resilience features such as water and energy efficiency, reduced urban heat, and decrease the embodied carbon in line with AB 2446.
/ Action
35 CS 1.3
CS 1.4/
CS 2.4
CS 1.2
/1.5
CS 2.1
CS 5
CS 5.1
CS 5.2
CS 5.3
Sound planning and vegetation management reduces fire risk and protects Santa Barbara's homes and businesses.

Nurturing Nature, Managing Risks
Implement the City’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reduce fire risk and carbon loss due to wildfires by conducting vegetation management throughout the City.

Centering Equity
Extreme weather events and natural disasters
disproportionately affect low-income communities
and people of color. Increasing resilience planning
and preparation is essential to protecting these
communities. Working with Fire Safe Council and
the Fire Department, the City will increase access
to free resources and Spanish translation.

What Can You Do?
Maintain defensible space around your home
Download the 'Home Hardening Guide'
Sign-up for a free wildfire preparedness
evaluation from SBFireSafeCouncil.org
Partners/Resources
CS 1.1; CS 1.2; CS 1.4; CS 3.1; CS 3.2; CS 3.3; CS 3.5; CS 3.6 Next Steps
Identify priority measures from City's
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Partner with SB County Fire Safe Council for
outreach and trainings
Co-Benefits
carbon sequestration
Priority Strategy: CS 1.3
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: Santa Barbara Fire Department
City Departments:

Parks and Recreation
Sustainability & Resilience
SB County Fire Safe Council
36 By working with the Creek Tree Program, residents will both improve wildlife habitat and stabilize and fortify streambanks adjacent to their homes.

Rooted in Resilience
Implement the City’s Creek Tree Program to assist private creekside landowners with improving wildlife habitat along creeks. Prioritize lowincome areas for implementation of the Creek Tree Program.

Centering Equity
In addition to healthy wildlife habitat, stable
stream banks offer greater flood control
protection to vulnerable neighborhoods.

What Can You Do?
Explore the City's creek restoration projects
Plant native trees along creeks for bank
stability
Clean up litter on our beaches
Dispose of dog waste and cigarette butts
responsibly
Partners/Resources
CS 1.1; CS 1.2; CS 1.4; CS 1.6; CS 1.8; CS 2.1; CS 2.4; CS 2.6; CS 2.9; CS 2.10; CS 3.1; CS 3.2; CS 3.3; CS 3.5; CS 3.6 Next Steps
Identify and prioritize restoration areas
Coordinate with City arborist for approved
species and best practices
Conduct outreach to raise awareness of the
program
Co-Benefits
carbon sequestration
Priority Strategy: CS 1.5
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Creeks Division
City Departments:

Parks and Recreation
Local Residents
South Coast Habitat Restoration
37 Increasing parks and open space offers the co-benefit of greater carbon sequestration.

Zoned for Nature
Parcels identified for rezoning to a park or open space should: provide flexible solutions for urban parks in infill areas; aim to achieve the greatest carbon sequestration; and aim for underserved communities.

Centering Equity
Underserved communities will be prioritized for
park and open space rezones.

What Can You Do?
Explore the City's creek restoration projects
Plant native trees along creeks for bank
stability
Clean up litter on our beaches
Dispose of dog waste and cigarette butts
responsibly
Partners/Resources
CS 1.1; CS 1.2; CS 1.3; CS 1.4; CS 1.5 CS 1.6; CS 1.8; CS 2.1; CS 2.4; CS 2.6; CS 2.9; CS 2.10; CS 3.1; CS 3.2; CS 3.3; CS 3.5; CS 3.6 Next Steps
Identify opportunities to rezone
Conduct outreach for rezones and
community priorities
Identify and implement carbon sequestration
solutions
Co-Benefits
carbon sequestration
Priority Strategy: CS 3.2
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
38 Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department
City Departments:

Parks and Recreation
Community Development
Local Residents
Santa Barbara Land Trust
South Coast Habitat Restoration
Applying compost strategically can increase carbon uptake.

Nourishing the Soil,
Harvesting the Rewards
Identify additional locations within the City to apply compost and provide incentives for small-scale implementation.

Centering Equity
Incentives will be designed to make compost
application highly accessible and easy.

What Can You Do?
Apply mulch and compost to your yard to
reduce water use and increase carbon
absorption
Spread the word!
Partners/Resources
CS 1.4; CS 1.7; CS 2.1; CS 2.4; CS 2.5; CS 2.6; CS 2.9; CS 2.10; CS 1.4; CS 4.3; CS 4.4; CS 4.5 Next Steps
Partner with ReSource Center for compost
supply
Develop incentives
Identify target areas for application
Create bilingual educational campaign
Co-Benefits
carbon sequestration
Priority Strategy: CS 4.2
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Clean Community Division
City Departments:

Parks and Recreation
County ReSource Center
39 The Goal The Strategy
Community Potential
Develop partnerships
with local schools and
institutions of higher
learning to spur climate
innovation and
workforce development.

City Leadership
The City created a
comprehensive Sustainability &
Resilience Department which is
developing innovative programs,
solutions, and strategies around
clean energy, green building,
watershed management, and
waste reduction.

Develop grant and
scholarship programs to
encourage local students
to get involved in green
technology and innovation
projects.
centering equity
Establish Santa
Barbara as a national
leader in green
technology innovation
and economic
development.
40 Education
Technical
Training
Capacity
Resources
Sense of
Community
Sense of
Purpose
Funding
Innovation
Hope
Building community potential refers
to building the collective capacity,
capabilities, and resources within our
community to combat climate change.

It encompasses skills, talents,
knowledge, and social capital of
community members, as well as
physical and economic resources.

The concept emphasizes the idea that
communities like ours have inherent
strengths and assets that, when
leveraged, can contribute to their
overall resilience, sustainability, and
quality of life.

The building blocks of community potential
Impact Readiness
Empower the local green economy through investment in a green technology workforce These actions represent the most
critical community climate
potential strategies to implement
in this plan in order to achieve our
goals. Additional supportive
actions are found in Appendix A. HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS
communitypotential
Cost
Create a green technology incubator in partnership with UCSB to determine technological advancement research into clean power, built environment advancement, and carbon sequestration.

Facilitate workforce training by partnering with local academic institutions to offer scholarships for students pursuing climate trades, and develop a clean energy technology certificate program.

Create a climate innovation competition for local area students where the prize is a scholarship or grant.

Facilitate Climate Action Planning updates and supportive programming Maintain the Climate Action Plan as a dynamic document. Update based on significant new information, regulation, technology, and best available science to reflect changes at least every five years.

Explore adding life cycle emissions into the City’s decision-making process as data becomes available.

Develop an equity program to monitor implementation of the Climate Action Plan to avoid potential inequitable impacts or benefits resulting from implementation. Adjust as necessary to avoid identified inequities.
41 CP 1.1
CP 1.3
/1.4
CP 1.6
A 1.1
A 1.2
A 1.3
Measure / Action
Increase climate literacy through robust education and outreach programs Create a climate ambassador program to provide on the ground knowledge sharing of climate programs, initiatives, resources, and best practices.

Create and expand public engagement campaigns to educate the community and promote rebates and resources available to community members to facilitate participation in climate action.

A 1.5
A 1.6
Create a CAP Community Advisory Committee to advise on CAP implementation and recommended changes and additions in future CAP updates; create an internal City Climate Task Force to develop and implement climate action strategies A 1.7
Impact Readiness
HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS CONT.
communitypotential
Cost
Ensure adequate staff capacity to fully implement actions Increase staff time or create at least one new position for increased building inspections, permitting, and new ordinance procedures from the work outlined in the updated Climate Action Plan. (See Strategies: BE)
Create at least one grant writer and grant manager position to advance the Climate Action Plan Update/Together to Zero implementation plan through funding opportunities. (See Strategies:

BE-1.5, BE-6.6, T-3.2, T-3.6, T-5.3, T-8.5, W-3.2, W-3.6, CS-2.9, CS-3.5, CP-1.2, CP-1.5) Create staff positions per the two year staffing plan on page 50 to ensure adequate capacity across the city organization to implement the plan
Create at least two positions and purchase a new truck for the Parks and Recreation department to increase the number of trees planted per year for carbon sequestration goals. (See Strategies: CS-1)
Increase staff time or create at least one new position for transportation-related initiatives outlined in the updated Climate Action Plan. (See Strategies T: Transportation) 42 BE 5
All
Sectors
A 2.4
CS 1
T
Measure / Action
Innovation competition will offer local students the opportunity to share their ideas for the Together to Zero Pathway.

Youth for Climate:

Sparking Innovation
Create a climate innovation competition for local area students where the prize is a scholarship or grant.

Centering Equity
Encouraging and supporting proposals for
innovative decarbonization pilots allows ALL to
participate in Together to Zero, and offers
incentives to participate.

What Can You Do?
Share your ideas for Together to Zero
innovation
Talk to the kids in your life, get them
involved!
Partners/Resources
CP
Next Steps
Partner with local schools in development of
competition
Identify funding sources
Create selection committee
Implement winning ideas
Co-Benefits
community potential
Priority Strategy: CP 1.6
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara Unified School District
University of California, Santa Barbara
43 Robust education and outreach efforts will be necessary in order to make sure the community is equipped to participate in the transition to carbon neutrality. Throughout the process, significant investment in community knowledge and understanding will be vital.

Knowledge is Power
Create and expand public engagement campaigns to educate the community and promote rebates and resources available to community members to facilitate participation in climate action.

Centering Equity
All outreach efforts should be bilingual so that all
community members can be part of the process.

Additionally, extra effort should be placed in
underserved areas to ensure maximum exposure
to communication and outreach.

What Can You Do?
Follow us on social media!
Sign up to receive our newsletters
Participate in community meetings
Partners/Resources
CP
Next Steps
Create a public-facing dashboard to track
progress of CAP implementation
Ensure sufficient web presence so that the
community can access information as needed
Create social media campaigns to engage the
community and drive action
Co-Benefits
community potential
Priority Strategy: A 1.6
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Community Engagement
Division
Central Coast Climate Justice Network
Tri-County Regional Energy Network
Community Environmental Council
44 Ensure that Together to Zero implementation avoids inequitable impacts and brings the entire community along.

Leave No One Behind
Develop an equity program to monitor implementation of the plan to avoid potential inequitable impacts or benefits resulting from implementation. Adjust as necessary to avoid identified inequities.

Centering Equity
All outreach efforts should be bilingual so that all
community members can be part of the process.

Additionally, extra effort should be placed in
underserved areas to ensure maximum exposure
to communication and outreach.

What Can You Do?
Talk to your neighbors, make sure they’re
up to speed
Attend a public meeting
Communicate with the City on what is
working and what is not.

Partners/Resources
CP
Next Steps
Conduct targeted outreach assessing benefits
and impacts of implementation measures
Partner with community benefit organizations
Evaluate and iterate implementation measures
based on equity lens
Co-Benefits
community potential
Priority Strategy: A 1.3
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Community Engagement
Division
Central Coast Climate Justice Network
Community Environmental Council
45 Many of the strategies in this plan rely on innovative and effective customer programs in order to spur change. The City will need to increase its capacity to deliver and manage these programs in order for them to be effective.

Accountability to Act
Create an SBCE Programs Manager position to design, develop, implement, and manage SB Clean Energy customer programs.

Centering Equity
It is imperative that our lower income and
underserved community members aren’t left behind
or disproportionately impacted during our transition
to carbon neutrality. Thoughtful programs that offer
equitable access to resources will help ensure that
we are taking care of everyone in our community.

What Can You Do?
Keep an eye out on SBCleanEnergy.com for
new customer programs!
Take advantage of incentives, rebates, and
technical assistance to make climate smart
changes at your home, business, and for
your commute
Partners/Resources
CP
Next Steps
Develop job scope
Recruit
Prioritize program areas
Develop and launch new programs
Co-Benefits
community potential
Priority Strategy: A 2.4
Supportive Actions (from Appendix A)
Lead: City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
Tri-County Regional Energy Network
SoCal Regional Energy Network
Central Coast Community Energy
46 Moonshot initiatives are exceptionally ambitious and transformative projects or programs that the City could undertake to combat climate change. These initiatives set forth audacious goals that go beyond conventional sustainability measures, focusing on innovative and impactful strategies tailored to our City’s unique context. Such initiatives are likely to require significant political will, robust outreach to achieve community support, and advancements in technologies.

The essence of moonshot initiatives, should the City choose to undertake them, is rooted in our City’s commitment to spearheading innovative efforts that significantly reduce the community's carbon footprint, enhance resilience to climate impacts, and inspire other municipalities to pursue similarly bold actions. The list below contains moonshot initiatives that the City will explore for potential implementation in order to meet its ambitious climate goals.

Moonshots
Carbon Reduction Fund: Develop a financial mechanism that is dedicated to funding projects and programs that reduce carbon emissions. Funded by placing a price on carbon emissions associated with a certain action. Potential funding sources include (but are not limited to):

Carbon Fee for Cruise Ships / Airport Users / Tourists: Assign pricing to increase in local resource use due tourism and tourist activities
Innovative
Funding
Pathways
Carbon Fuel Tax: Assign pricing to the combustion of fossil fuels, encourages a reduction in single use vehicles Community
Engagement
Infrastructure
Changes
Green Microgrid Communities: integrate renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and smart grid technologies to create energy independent neighborhoods Natural Gas System Elimination: Adopt a natural gas end flow date Interactive Outdoor Climate Learning Lab: Interactive living laboratory that will serve as an educational resource, using nature-based approaches and immersive experiences to educate the community about the City’s various climate initiatives and opportunities
Mobility For All Wallet: Provide a monthly mobility stipend to income-qualified users and a digital platform that allows participants to plan, book, and pay for multiple modes of travel in a single application Green Technology Certificate/Training Program: Work with higher education and professional associations to develop a workforce training program for climate-friendly technologies and offer job placement services
Climate Positive Transportation Corridor: A transportation corridor designed as a model for climatesmart transit, incorporating things like electric buses, pedestrian & bike-friendly infrastructure, and smart traffic management systems
Carshare or Fixed Route Microtransit: Build on the success of the BCycle program and re-introduce a carshare program, or develop a new fixed route micro transit program, particularly in the downtown corridor Green Bank / Green Bond Program: Establishes a public-private partnership with a mission to facilitate and accelerate investment in local climate projects Achieving carbon
neutrality will require
bold, unprecedented
actions
Local Carbon Offset Market: Facilitates buying and selling of carbon offsets generated by locally situated and validated projects
Carbon
Sequestration
Strategies
Urban Carbon Farming Network: A collaborative framework established to coordinate carbon farming activities such as community gardens, green roofs/walls, tree planting programs, etc.

Carbon Farming Innovation Hub: A hub established to research and implement cutting-edge carbon farming techniques
47 togetherTO ZERO
Next Steps
Into the future
Summaryofthenext2years
Measure start/end
Develop a plan to decarbonize municipal buildings, including an inventory of fossil fuel-powered equipment, replacement technologies, and short- and long-term schedule for construction.

Implement the municipal building decarbonization plan to decarbonize 100% of municipal buildings by 2035.

Implement all feasible microgrid projects at municipal facilities as identified by the 2017 Zero Net Energy Study and re-evaluate viability of additional facilities. / Action
BE 1.1
BE 1.3
BE 3.1
Create a residential building electrification accelerator program to increase building electrification through economic, technical, and educational support.

BE 5.3
Implement the City's Zero Emission Vehicle Acquisition Policy, transitioning fossil fuel municipal vehicles to zero emission alternatives by 2035. Prepare a short- and long-term schedule and explore regional bulk procurement.

Adopt an emissions-free equipment purchasing policy for smaller equipment (e.g., landscaping equipment) for all City departments.

T 2.1
T 2.4
Implement the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan goals and policies to create bike and pedestrian infrastructure that is safer, easier to use, and widely accessible for all community members.

T 3.1
T 6.1 Amend municipal code to require an increased number of EV chargers at new construction and major remodels.

Align or exceed state legislation (AB 1346) and expand enforcement of the ordinance that bans the sale of gas powered small off-road engines by 2024. Provide incentives or buyback programs for burdened residents.

T 8.1
Ban items without means of recycling or recycling markets, such as polystyrene, produce bags, plastic packaging, straws, plastics #4-7, and mixed materials.

W 4.12
Partner with libraries and other existing facilities to expand programs to reduce single use items and promote reuse and repair. Leverage Library of Things program and develop "fix it" resources for the community.

W 4.15
Implement the City’s Creek Tree Program to assist private creekside landowners with improving wildlife habitat along creeks. Prioritize low-income areas for implementation of the program.

CS 1.5
Implement the City’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reduce fire risk and carbon loss due to wildfires by conducting vegetation management throughout the City.

CS 1.3
Parcels identified for rezoning to a park or open space should: provide flexible solutions for urban parks in infill areas; aim to achieve the greatest carbon sequestration; and aim for underserved communities.

CS 3.2
Identify additional locations within the City to apply compost and provide incentives for small-scale implementation.

CS 4.2
CP 1.6 Create a climate innovation competition for local area students where the prize is a scholarship or grant.

Develop an equity program to monitor implementation of the Climate Action Plan to avoid potential inequitable impacts or benefits resulting from implementation. Adjust as necessary to avoid identified inequities.

A 1.3
Create and expand public engagement campaigns to educate the community and promote rebates and resources available to community members to facilitate participation in climate action.

A 1.6
Create staff positions per the two year staffing plan on page 50 to ensure adequate capacity across the city organization to implement the plan
A 2.4
FY25 / FY25
FY25 / Ongoing
FY 25 / Ongoing
FY25 / FY25
FY25 / FY25
FY25 / FY25
FY25 / FY25
FY25 / Ongoing
FY25 / Ongoing
FY25 / Ongoing
FY25 / Ongoing
FY25 / Ongoing
FY25 / Ongoing
FY25 / Ongoing
Started / Ongoing
Started / Ongoing
Started / Ongoing
Started / Ongoing
BE 5.2 Conduct a study on lifecycle costs of existing building electrification.

Started / Ongoing
FY25 / FY25
49 Position Timing Cost
Funding
Source
Description/Strategy Area
SBCE Programs
Manager
FY25 $200k SBCE
Responsible for the strategic planning, development, and implementation of building and vehicle electrification
programs. Housed in S&R
Grant Writer FY25 $160k SBCE
Responsible for tracking and applying for grants, and to provide administrative oversight of awards. Housed in S&R 2x Energy &
Climate Specialists
FY26 $320k
SBCE/
grants
Support organization-wide implementation of the plan
(including Energy and Climate, Public Works (Water, Facilities, Fleet and Engineering) and Com. Dev. Housed in S&R
Com. Dev.

Environmental Rvw
FY26 $160k S&R
Perform CEQA and environmental review to ensure
compliance with CAP and provide organization-wide insight.

Housed in Community Development
Downtown Parking FY26 $300k
Downtown
Parking Fund
Provide enforcement and community engagement for the onstreet parking program. Housed in PW Downtown Parking Facilities & Fleet
Electrification Spec.

FY27 $160k SBCE
Coordinates electrification assets and systems. Housed in PW Operations
Building & Safety
Specialist
FY27 $160k
SBCE/
grants
Partners in the development of ordinance strategies and ongoing implementation and enforcement. Housed in CD
Building & Safety
2x Tree Care
Specialist
FY28 $300k Grants?
Plant and maintain 4,500 new trees in the urban forest.

Housed in Parks & Recreation
2x Water Resources
Specialist
FY28 $300k
Water
Fund/SBCE
Implements Water Conservation Strategic Plan and partners on capital projects. Housed in PW Water Resources
The new Climate Action Plan requires an all hands on deck approach to meet our ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2035. In order to undertake the actions identified in this plan we will need to increase staff capacity.

Below is a staffing plan that begins to address the initial capacity needs to implement the plan.

Great care was taken to ensure that proposed positions would provide community benefit and value beyond the plan, leveraging these new bodies to continue to adapt to the climate action landscape as it evolves.

Resource Needs
50 Proposed Increase in Staffing Plan
Below is a table of additional staffing needs required to implement the Climate Action Plan. It is likely that this list will change over time as the plan evolves.

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The fight against climate change is not a once-fought battle; it is an iterative process of innovation, adaptation, and collective resilience. Each step forward propels us closer to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.

Santa Barbara’s
Climate Action Cycle
What About Climate Adaptation?
Some impacts of climate change are inevitable and
have already begun to affect our community. Though
this Climate Action Plan addresses proactive ways
to reduce those climate impacts, the City is also
building resilience within the community to address
the impacts we won’t be able to avoid.

The City has many ongoing initiatives such as the
planning work done by its Resilience Program,
including sea-level rise adaptation, flood and storm
water management, and resources to protect the
community in times of extreme heat and drought.

Additional climate adaptation planning will continue
to take place under the City’s Resilience Program.

Adapt: Biannually review
measures for
adjustments
Innovation and
Action: Adopt
and implement
the CAP

THIS IS A
LIVING

DOCUMENT
Assessment:

Current
conditions,
technology,
impacts
1 5
6 2
3 Renewed
Commitment:

Full CAP revision
every five
years
Next Steps
Scale Impact:

Successes are
scaled and
shared
Achieving carbon neutrality will require state and
federal legislation, funding, advancements in
technology, and continued community education
and empowerment.

Because of this, the Climate Action Plan must be
a dynamic, living document, assessed and
adapted regularly to address changes in the
landscape.

The City commits to reviewing the plan annually
and adapting the priorities and timeline to
current developments and best practices.

Additionally, we commit to taking inventory of
our local greenhouse gas emissions at least
every five years and incorporating the results
into renewed commitments and strategies.
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Food
Security
In every measure and commitment outlined in this plan,
we see the potential for transformative impact. This plan is not merely a document; it is a living testament to our dedication, innovation, and shared vision for a healthier planet.

As we step into implementation, we carry the torch of
inspiration, recognizing that each action, no matter how small, contributes to a larger narrative of positive change.

The journey is dynamic, and it is fueled by the passion and commitment of this community and of each individual involved.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A SMALL

GROUP OF PEOPLE TO CHANGE THE WORLD
INFACT, ITISTHEONLYTHINGTHATEVERHAS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mayor Randy Rowse
Councilmember Eric Friedman*
Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez
Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez
Below are listed the contributors of a story that speaks of hope, responsibility, and the enduring power of
collective action. As we move forward, let the
inspiration we've cultivated within this plan propel us to new heights and amplify our impact.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication, and let this
City’s shared commitment to climate action continue
to be a source of inspiration for us all.
52 - MARGARET MEAD
Thank you!
Brian Adair
Alec Ayala
Jose Barajas
Cameron Benson
Sarah Clark
Tina Dye
Rosie Dyste
Dan Gullett
Jessica Grant
Bradley Rahrer
Dakota Corey
Councilmember Meagan Harmon*
Councilmember Mike Jordan
Councilmember Kristen Sneddon*
This document was written by the
City’s Sustainability & Resilience
Department, Energy & Climate Division
Jefferson Litten
Joslyn Fritz
Sam Furtner
Melissa Hetrick
Kristian Hoffland
Stephanie Holmes
Rachel Pelc
Alelia Parenteau
Partners
Rincon Consultants
Santa Barbara MTD
Community Environmental Council
*Indicates members of the Sustainability Council Committee. The Committee vetted and reviewed the development of this plan.

Thank you to our Mayor and Councilmembers for their unwavering leadership! Sam Harmon
Dan Hentschke
Jazmin LeBlanc
Sara Iza
Diego Martin
Julia Pujo
Daniela Rosales
Mike Wiltshire
Madeline Wood
Joshua Haggmark
City Staff Advisory Team
Overview of Measures and Actions
Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Measures and Actions 1 Overview of Measures and Actions
Measures are developed under each of the following sectors pursuant to the GHG Inventory and Forecast and in line with the Community Protocol and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan:
 Building Energy
 Transportation
 Solid Waste, Water, and Wastewater
 Carbon Sequestration
Additional measures developed for the City of Santa Barbra Climate Action Plan include:
 Community Climate Potential
 Administrative
GHG Reduction Actions identify the supportive programs, policies, financial pathways, and other commitments that will help further measures and accomplish the City’s climate goals. See the figure below for a depiction of how the goals, measures, and actions are connected.

Attachment 4
Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
2 Key Strategic Themes
These specific key strategic themes have been identified to be specific community impact areas that together will activate or guide the buildout of actions for each measure. The key strategic themes are:
 Foundational: Actions that are already being pursued and/or implemented by the City or one of its partners. Foundational actions are included in part to give context as well as track emissions reductions wholistically to meet state and local goals. Foundational actions also allow the City to measure and apply its greenhouse gas reductions in the time between the last emissions inventory period and the adoption of the new Climate Action Plan.  Structural Change: Actions that establish a program, policy, or ordinance that will allow the City to reach the target identified within a measure.
 Education: Actions that support a structural change by increasing community awareness and understanding, getting community buy in, and promoting the existence of programs.  Equity: Actions that engage and consider under-resourced populations that are more likely to have a harder time undertaking the actions in this plan and adapting to climate change. Equity actions also consider ways for the overall community to equitably experience the benefits and costs of greenhouse gas reduction measures.
 Funding: Actions that provide pathways for financial backing and adequate resources (e.g., staffing) to implement a program.
 Partnerships: Actions that identify outside non-profits or agencies that can help with implementation of a measure's actions and consistently or sustainably move a measure forward.
 Feasibility Studies: Actions that provide additional context about the details, obstacles, or feasibility for implementation of a program. These include analysis necessary to identify the best path forward or the feasibility of implementing a specific measure.  Moonshot: Actions that are innovative, aspirational, and serve as ambitious targets to move the City towards the cutting edge for climate planning.

Many of the actions within this document will not be included in Together to Zero, the executive summary of the CAP, however, they are included here and in the technical appendix for quantification and analysis purposes.

Measures
3 Measures
This section provides a high-level list of measures. Sections 4 to 8 detail the actions that accompany each measure.

City of Santa Barbara CAP GHG Emissions Reduction Measures List Measure # Measure
Building Energy
BE-1 (Municipal) Decarbonize 50% of municipal buildings and facilities by 2030 and all remaining municipal facilities by 2035
BE-2 (Municipal) Procure carbon free or 100% renewable electricity for municipal operations by 2030 BE-3 (Municipal) Increase municipally owned distributed renewable energy generation throughout the City BE-4 Expand existing natural gas prohibition ordinance for new construction BE-5 Reduce Existing Residential Natural Gas Consumption by 10% Below 2019 Levels by 2030 and 17% Below 2019 Levels by 2035
BE-6 Reduce Commercial Natural Gas Consumption 10% Below 2019 Levels by 2030 and 18% Below 2019 Levels by 2035
BE-7 Increase the impact of Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) Transportation
T-1 (Municipal) Continue to develop and implement the municipal Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program
T-2 (Municipal) Electrify or otherwise decarbonize the municipal fleet by 2035 T-3 Implement Programs that Enhance Access to Safe Active Transportation, such as Walking and Biking, to Increase Active Transportation Mode Share to 6% by 2030 and to 10% by 2035 T-4 Implement Programs to Encourage Public Transportation to Increase Public Transportation Mode Share to 7% by 2030 and to 8% by 2035
T-5 Support and promote regional programs that reduce the use of the single occupancy vehicles T-6 Increase Zero-Emission Passenger Vehicle Use and Adoption to 30% by 2030 and 55% by 2035 T-7 Accelerate Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicle Use and Adoption to 26% by 2030 and 45% by 2035 T-8 Electrify or Otherwise Decarbonize 6% of Off-Road Equipment by 2030 and 20% by 2035 Water, Solid Waste, and Wastewater
W-1 (Municipal) Increase municipal procurement of recovered organic waste products W-2 (Municipal) Reduce municipal water consumption
W-3 Reduce Per Capita Potable Water Consumption 1.05% by 2030 and 1.58% by 2035 W-4 Reduce Organic Waste 80% below 2014 levels by 2030 and 85% by 2035 Carbon Sequestration
CS-1 Increase carbon sequestration by maintaining existing trees and natural lands and by planting 4,500 new trees throughout the community by 2030
CS-2 Explore new carbon sequestration and carbon capture opportunities CS-3 Maintain and expand existing restoration projects to sequester carbon through a 25-acre net increase in restored, non-irrigated land areas by 2030
Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
4 Building Energy Measures
Measure # Measure
CS-4 Increase Carbon Sequestration by Applying 0.08 tons of Compost per Capita Annually in the Community through 2030 and 2035
CS-5 Reduce GHG emissions of residential and commercial building materials 20% by 2030 and a 40% by 2035 in line with AB 2446
Community Climate Potential
CP-1 Encourage community innovation and empower the local green economy through investment in a green technology workforce
Administrative
A-1 (Municipal) Facilitate Climate Action Planning updates and supportive programming A-2 Staff appropriately across sector-based programs and projects to fully source funds and implement actions
Building Energy Measures
Measure BE-1 (Municipal) Decarbonize 50% of Municipal Buildings and Facilities by 2030 and All Remaining Municipal Facilities by 2035
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
BE-1.1 Feasibility Study Develop a plan to electrify 50% of City-owned municipal buildings by 2030 and decarbonize 100% of municipal facilities by 2035. The plan will include an inventory of fossil fuel-powered municipal building equipment, low/zero-carbon technologies available for replacing the equipment (where available), and a short- and long-term schedule for completion. Address diesel generators and recent natural gas investments. Address feasibility concerns around community swimming pool decarbonization. Any buildings that are unable to be electrified due to technological infeasibility should be decarbonized with other technology.

Supportive
BE-1.2 Structural Change By 2031, develop an ordinance to require the installation of solar and energy storage backup power instead of diesel generators, where feasible.

Supportive
BE-1.3 Structural Change Implement the municipal building decarbonization plan developed under BE-1.1 to decarbonize 100% of municipal buildings by 2035 (any buildings that are unable to be electrified due to technological infeasibility shall be decarbonized with other technology).

Supportive
BE-1.4 Structural Change Develop and implement a plan for retrofitting all remaining streetlights, facility lighting, and traffic signals to LEDs by 2035.

Supportive
BE-1.5 Foundational,
Funding
Leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A-2.2 to expand funding efforts for municipal decarbonization.

Supportive
BE-1.6 Structural Change Include, at the time of lease renewal, requirements for City-owned leased buildings and facilities to be all-electric.

Supportive
Measure BE-2 (Municipal) Procure Carbon Free or 100% Renewable Electricity for Municipal Operations by 2030
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
BE-2.1 Foundational Require all municipal electrical accounts to remain in SBCE's 100% Green option and purchase carbon-free electricity.

Supportive
Measure BE-3 (Municipal) Increase Municipally Owned Distributed Renewable Energy Generation throughout the City
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
BE-3.1 Foundational,
Feasibility Study
Implement all feasible microgrid projects at municipal facilities as identified by the 2017 Zero Net Energy study and re-evaluate viability of additional facilities.

Supportive
BE-3.2 Feasibility Studies Conduct a feasibility study to understand the barriers of installing additional distributed energy resources such as solar and battery storage, or other renewable energy generation infrastructure, at municipal facilities. Plan for directing resources through the City for funding, energy storage, and distributed energy resources. Direct municipal efforts to sourcing space for energy storage projects and microgrid implementation.

Supportive
Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
Measure BE-4 Expand Existing Natural Gas Prohibition Ordinance for New Construction Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
BE-4.1 Structural Change In 2025 and every 3-years thereafter, revisit building ordinances to update the scope and exemptions to align with industry technology and maximize GHG reduction. Examples include requiring all major remodels (over 50% of building effected or an addition of over 50% of gross floor space) and removing exemptions in the all-electric building requirements. The building code cycle updates are processed in 2025, effective in 2026, and updated every 3-years.
2030: 7,918
2035: 12,975
Measure BE-5 Reduce Existing Residential Natural Gas Consumption by 10% Below 2019 Levels by 2030 and 17% Below 2019 Levels by 2035
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
BE-5.1 Structural Change Adopt a time of renovation energy efficiency and electrification requirement by 2025, effective 2026. This ordinance could require replacement of HVAC systems, hot water heaters, and other appliances to be all electric and low hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) gas emitters or provide a checklist of cost-effective efficiency and electrification options for renovations to complete based on the scope of the project. Adopt an electrification ordinance for existing residential buildings by 2028, effective 2029, to be implemented through the building permit process, which bans expansion or reconnection of natural gas infrastructure.
2030: 426
2035: 859
BE-5.2 Feasibility Studies,
Education, Equity
Complete an existing building electrification feasibility analysis in collaboration with UCSB or another research institution by 2025 to determine the upfront and on-bill costs associated with building electrification strategies. This information will be used to inform and support future ordinances addressing existing building electrification as well as the building electrification accelerator (BE5.3). The study will include extensive community input and an equity analysis to ensure all people have affordable access to the health, comfort, economic, and resilience benefits of building electrification. 2030: 7,880
2035: 13,551
(reductions
associated with
combined
actions of
Action 5.2-5.18)
BE-5.3 Structural Change,
Education, Equity
Create a residential building electrification accelerator program to increase community access to building electrification resources.

This program should include the provision and expansion of resources needed to support residents in electrifying their homes.

For example, by providing rebates, enhanced funding for incomequalified homeowners, technical expertise, and contractor support.

BE-5.4 Feasibility Study,
Structural Change
Identify opportunities for the strategic reduction of gas infrastructure within the City and develop a gas infrastructure pruning pilot program.

BE-5.5 Structural Change,
Education, Equity
Complete a low income and affordable housing electrification pilot project in collaboration with affordable housing owners, utilities, and the community. The pilot project will ensure that there is not an increase to energy bills for occupants of pilot buildings.

BE-5.6 Structural Change,
Funding
Provide a rebate at time of sale for qualifying building electrification upgrades including panels, wiring, and heat pump appliances. Implement the rebate program by 2025.

Building Energy Measures
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
BE-5.7 Education, Structural
Change
Improve the City's building electrification permit process through a comprehensive permitting compliance program that streamlines processes, reduces fees, provides permit and inspection checklists, shortens review times, and educates affected trades and staff, thus reducing barriers to electrification and unlocking available incentives.

BE-5.8 Feasibility Studies Conduct a feasibility study of a smart building market demand program, such as Recurve’s flexgrid program. The study should include a pilot project that allows building owners to track the power generation and consumption of their retrofitted structures and work on making this a widely available and affordable option.

BE-5.9 Structural Change Develop the program studied in BE-5.8 that allows building owners to track the power generation and consumption of their retrofitted structures to optimize energy management.

BE-5.10 Funding Partner with ReCurve or similar entity to design and implement a market demand program that would pay energy users to save energy during times of peak demand, use energy more efficiently, and help balance the grid.

BE-5.11 Education Expand education programs directed at homeowners and renters on energy resource programs (examples include energy efficiency programs, demand response, and market demand programs).

BE-5.12 Structural Change Promote residential energy disclosure legislation, requiring home energy score at time of all residential property sale or rental listings.

BE-5.13 Structural Change,
Funding
Establish a program that provides targeted direct install services and cost share for specific electrification measures with multi-unit residential development owners. City to cover incremental cost in addition to an incremental electricity rate from SBCE.

BE-5.14 Structural Change,
Equity
Develop and implement a multi-family residential property regulation by 2028 to promote phased building energy efficiency and decarbonization. The regulation would require periodic energy inspections and prescriptive energy efficiency and decarbonization points requirements from a standardized checklist, with required performance increasing over time.

BE-5.15 Structural Change Develop an emergency hot water appliance program where the City provides residents with emergency natural gas hot water heaters within 24 hours of a request, with an agreement that the resident's gas powered hot water heater will be replaced within 6 months with a heat pump water heater.

BE-5.16 Education Increase community awareness and understanding of tax benefits for residential building energy efficiency upgrades (Example: the Residential Energy Efficiency Property Tax Credit).

BE-5.17 Funding Develop incentives for California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)/ Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) subsidized rate programs for low-income resident customers to increase energy assurance.

BE-5.18 Structural Change,
Funding
Implement direct installation and/or incentive programs that facilitate the installation of combined solar and battery energy storage system installations on local area single family residential buildings. Target 120 installations by 2035.

BE-5.19 Moonshot Adopt a natural gas end of flow date by 2040.1 Create public Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
Measure BE-6 Reduce Commercial Natural Gas Consumption 10% Below 2019 Levels by 2030 and 18% Below 2019 Levels by 2035
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
engagement and education campaigns around this action to give the community advanced notice as well as signify all progress being made to make this possible.
1 Action not included in GHG emission reductions quantification to avoid double counting with rest of measure.

Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
BE-6.1 Structural Change Based on the results of measure BE-5.2, the existing building electrification feasibility analysis, develop and adopt an ordinance for existing commercial buildings by 2025, effective 2026, that requires the replacement of fossil fuel building systems such as HVAC and Domestic Hot Water systems with heat pumps at time of renovation. Any buildings that are unable to be electrified due to technological infeasibility shall be decarbonized with other technology. Adopt an electrification ordinance for existing commercial buildings by 2028, effective 2029, to be implemented through the building permit process, which bans expansion or reconnection of natural gas infrastructure. 2030: 1,174
2035: 3,158
BE-6.2 Structural Change Develop and implement a commercial and mixed-use building benchmarking program for commercial and multifamily buildings over 20,000 square feet by 2025, effective 2026. The program would include reporting electricity and natural gas usage (and any other energy source) data through energy star portfolio manager. It would establish monetary penalties for non-compliance. Residential portions of buildings that are part of a mixed-use development would be exempt.

Create incentives for buildings not covered to encourage voluntary compliance.
2030: 4,113
2035: 6,149
BE-6.3 Structural Change Develop and implement a building performance standard by 2028. The standard should identify a GHG emissions per square footage threshold for each commercial building type using the data collected under action BE-6.2. The program will start with larger commercial/multifamily residential buildings and decrease in size over time.

BE-6.4 Structural Change,
Feasibility Studies
Re-evaluate building performance program every 3 years to gauge implementation progress and possible expansion to smaller sized buildings.

BE-6.5 Funding, Education Work collaboratively (via SBCE) with SCE to incentivize all-electric retrofits by combining rebate programs and financing mechanisms to create cost effective electrification packages. Prioritize small, and underresourced population-owned businesses.

BE-6.6 Funding, Feasibility
Studies,
Partnerships,
Education
Expand education, outreach and engagement efforts relating to building electrification and energy resources, including these actions:
 Partner with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce to inform and facilitate electrification for commercial business owners.
 Conduct a survey of small businesses detailing obstacles and needed resources to inform equity considerations of the ordinance.

Building Energy Measures
Measure BE-7 Increase the Impact of Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
BE-7.1 Foundational Adopt a reach code requiring all non-residential new construction and major remodels to include solar PV and potentially batteries as well.

Supportive
BE-7.2 Structural Change,
Education
Convert SCE direct access customers to SBCE through targeted programs, incentives, and engagement. Direct access customers purchase electricity from a competitive provider called an Electric Service Provider (ESP), Supportive
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
 Conduct engagement efforts to the commercial sector to identify ways the City can support commercial energystorage installations and neighborhood scale microgrid opportunities.
 Leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A-2.2 to facilitate funding opportunities for commercial business electrification by identifying and supporting grantopportunities, prioritizing small businesses and under-resourced communities.
 Implement feedback provided during the community outreach process to small businesses and under-resourced population-owned businesses to address potential equity impacts of the building performance program.

BE-6.7 Structural Change Track and require rental energy use disclosures at all commercial property over 10,000 SF. Require an ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) level-1 audit for properties over 10,000 SF, and property over 20,000 SF requires an ASHRAE level-2 audit to be conducted and disclosed to the City, tenants, and potential buyers prior to sale and/or listing.

BE-6.8 Structural Change,
Funding
Establish a decarbonization incentive rate pilot program that would charge SBCE customers a reduced marginal cost rate for installation of specific electrification measures. Target commercial
kitchens/restaurants, Hotel/Motels,etc.

BE-6.9 Education Publicize tax breaks for commercial building energy efficiency upgrades.

For example, Section 179D Deduction is a federal tax deduction that allows commercial building owners to deduct up to $1.80 per square foot of the cost of qualifying energy-efficient upgrades made to their buildings, including HVAC systems, lighting, and building envelope improvements.

BE-6.10 Structural Change,
Funding
Implement direct installation and/or incentive programs that facilitate the installation of combined solar and battery energy storage system installations on local area commercial buildings. Target 36 installations by 2035.

BE-6.11 Structural Change Develop an emergency hot water appliance program where the City provides commercial residents with emergency natural gashot water heaters within 24 hours of a request, with an agreement that the hot water heater will be replaced within 6 months with a heat pump.

BE-6.12 Structural Change,
Education, Equity
Create a commercial and mixed-use building electrification accelerator program to increase community access to building electrification resources. This program should include the provision and expansion of resources needed to support building electrification. For example, providing rebates, enhanced funding for income-qualified homeowners, technical expertise, and contractor support.

Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
instead of from a regulated electric utility like Southern California Edison (SCE).

BE-7.3 Structural Change Develop targeted rate structures and other incentives for large commercial customers including demand response.

Supportive
BE-7.4 Education, Equity Develop a local education program detailing incentives for electrification and promoting the benefits of opting in to SBCE's service, particularly for under-resourced populations.

Supportive
BE-7.5 Education,
Foundational
Maintain SBCE opt-out rates below 10%. Supportive
BE-7.6 Structural Change,
Foundational
Create innovative pilots for SBCE through local partnerships addressing technical, low-income, market, and policy barriers to progress the City’s sustainability and resilience goals. Consider working with departments at UCSB like Technology and Management Program for innovative solutions that leverage technology, Engineering for data-driven solutions, and Environmental Science for cutting edge environmental research.

Supportive
BE-7.7 Structural Change Develop a Feed-In Tariff to increase and incentivize distributed energy resources. Feed-In Tariffs allow eligible small-scale renewable energy generating sources to sell their energy back to the utility or major energy grid.

Supportive
Transportation Measures
5 Transportation Measures
Measure T-1 (Municipal) Continue to Develop and Implement the Municipal Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-1.1 Structural Change,
Foundational,
Funding
Provide free or discounted access to public transit passes and the electric bicycle share program for all municipal employees and expand the WorkTRIP program to offer additional carbon-free or carbon-reduced modes of travel incentives.

Supportive
T-1.2 Structural Change Explore a hybrid remote work program policy that supports municipal office employees to work from home as feasible (including alternative work schedules where feasible). City to explore financial assistance to help offset costs associated with home office needs.

Supportive
T-1.3 Structural Change,
Funding
Provide cash incentives or paid time off for City employees to bike, walk, and carpool to work.

Supportive
T-1.4 Feasibility Study Conduct a detailed survey of City staff commute data annually including employee feedback to identify both major emission sources and potential gaps in planning.

Supportive
T-1.5 Feasibility
Study,
Structural
Change
Identify opportunities for accessing bike lockers and showers at municipal office buildings.

Supportive
Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
Measure T-2 (Municipal) Electrify or Otherwise Decarbonize the Municipal Fleet by 2035
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-2.1 Foundational Complete and implement the City's Zero Emission Vehicle Acquisition Policy to convert fossil fuel municipal fleet vehicles, where feasible, to electric or otherwise decarbonize the fleet by 2035, including a short and long-term schedule for completion as well as potential for regional bulk procurement. Gain approval from City Council to allow discretionary electric vehicle purchases from different vendors.

Supportive
T-2.2 Structural Change Install additional zero emission vehicle chargers in municipal parking lots for fleet and employee use.

Supportive
T-2.3 Foundational,
Feasibility
Studies
Procure biofuels (renewable diesel and biogas) to operate municipally owned on and off-road equipment with no existing opportunities for decarbonization. Re-evaluate decarbonization opportunities regularly to ensure biofuels are not being used for equipment that could otherwise be decarbonized.

Supportive
T-2.4 Structural Change Develop and adopt a purchasing policy for smaller equipment (e.g., landscaping equipment) that includes reviews and prioritization of emissions-free equipment each time equipment is purchased.

Supportive
Measure T-3 Implement Programs that Enhance Access to Safe Active Transportation, such as Walking and Biking, to Increase Active Transportation Mode Share to 6% by 2030 and to 10% by 2035
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-3.1 Foundational,
Funding
Implement the City's Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan goals and policies to enhance community access to safe active transportation options. Using these guiding documents, identify, design, and procure funding for projects that can forward the goals of the BMP and PMP, and create bike and pedestrian infrastructure that is safer, easier to use, and widely accessible for all community members. 2030: 952
2035: 2,757
T-3.2 Foundational,
Funding
Pursue funding and coordinate with existing streets maintenance programs to close gaps in the pedestrian and bike network, as identified in the Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, and Capital Improvement Program.

Supportive
T-3.3 Feasibility Studies,
Structural Change
Evaluate existing bike parking facilities and identify what improvements can be made to increase parking supply, reduce theft, and increase rider attraction. Include analysis of last mile limitations and hurdles and add bike parking near transit stops accordingly. Consider AB 2097 and expanding bike parking with private facilities when vehicle parking is limited.

Supportive
Transportation Measures
Action
Number Strategic Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-3.4 Structural Change,
Equity
Adopt the State’s Slow Streets Program and expand the City’s existing neighborhood traffic calming efforts with a focus on equity considerations for additional locations.

Supportive
T-3.5 Partnerships,
Education
Engage MOVE SBC, SBCAG, MTD, Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, Cottage Hospital, school districts, local law enforcement, bike advocates, and community stakeholders to continue to identify and implement additional short-term and long-term bikeway and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, Vision Zero messaging and efforts, and general education regarding the safe utilization of our public active infrastructure.

Supportive
T-3.6 Equity, Foundational Build new infrastructure to ensure there is equitable access to safe bike and pedestrian infrastructure in all areas of the city. Focus planning, development, and construction of active transportation infrastructure in regionally defined disadvantaged communities.

Supportive
T-3.7 Structural Change Evaluate amending the zoning ordinance to increase bike parking and types of bike parking facilities for land development projects.

Supportive
T-3.8 Foundational Implement the recommended bike facilities outlined in the Santa Barbara Bicycle Master Plan to add 30 miles of bike ways to the City by 2030.

T-3.9 Foundational, Equity Implement Santa Barbara's Vision Zero Strategy to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities on City streets.

Supportive
T-3.10 Feasibility Studies Leverage technology to track mode shifts to active transportation.

Conduct an annual review of progress on implementation progress, data quality, and potential barriers to implementation. Once an effective tracking method is developed, the City shall aim to achieve 6% increase in active transportation mode share by 2030 and 10% by 2035.

Supportive
T-3.11 Structural Change,
Equity
Increase bike parking in nonresidential places like populated areas, City Parks, beaches, etc.

Supportive
T-3.12 Structural Change Accelerate the production and availability of affordable housing near urban centers by updating and adopting the Housing Element and Zoning Code to reduce VMTs; by exploring alternative strategies to create and preserve affordable housing, such as co-ops, housing or land trusts; and by streamlining project review with objective design standards.

Supportive
Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
Measure T-4 Implement Programs to Encourage Public Transportation to Increase Public Transportation Mode Share to 7% by 2030 and to 8% by 2035 Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-4.1 Structural
Change,
Feasibility
Studies
Explore alternative forms of public transit, such as micro transit and/or new electric shuttle routes, in areas with higher congestion and population densities. Micro transit is a type of on-demand, shared transportation service that typically operates with smaller vehicles, such as vans or mini-buses, and offers flexible routes and schedules.
2030: 3,547
2035: 4,641
T-4.2 Education,
Foundational
Market and publicize public transportation improvements as they are planned and implemented in a variety of methods (social media, newspaper, radio, etc.) and languages to help facilitate use and success of improvement.

T-4.3 Partnerships,
Feasibility
Studies
Partner with Santa Barbara MTD to determine transit priority projects and determine best potential locations for expansion and increased service.

T-4.4 Partnerships,
Foundational
Work with nonprofit and community stakeholders to enhance public transit opportunities.

T-4.5 Equity,
Foundational
Work with Santa Barbara MTD to ensure public transportation access and improvements are prioritized in low-income and high population density areas of the City.

T-4.6 Partnerships Work with MTD to identify and implement pilot projects and infrastructure updates to make transit safer, more consistent, and more convenient.

Measure T-5 Support and Promote Regional Programs that Reduce the Use of Single Occupancy Vehicles
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-5.1 Structural
Change,
Partnerships,
Education,
Foundational
Continue to work with SBCAG to encourage employers to develop Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plans for their employees. TDM plans should include incentives for employees to bike, walk, carpool, or take the bus to work and should be publicized on a website.

Supportive
T-5.2 Feasibility
Studies,
Partnerships,
Equity
To enhance the Santa Barbara community’s ability to telecommute, implement SBCAG's Broadband Regional Study to identify areas of the City that have limited access to broadband service due to infrastructure and financial limitations.

Supportive
T-5.3 Funding,
Equity
To enable telecommuting, leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A2.2 to identify funding opportunities to bridge the broadband access gap in the City by helping to fund installation of infrastructure or subsidize broadband service for low-income households.

Supportive
T-5.4 Funding,
Equity
Provide active and alternative transportation resources across all businesses in the city prioritizing small, women owned, and minority owned businesses regardless of Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM) membership.

Supportive
T-5.5 Foundational Implement AB 2097 which prohibits the City from imposing minimum parking requirements on residential and commercial development, if located with ½ mile of public transit that is consistent with AB 2097.

Supportive
Transportation Measures
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-5.6 Structural
Change,
Funding
In line with the General Plan, develop and implement a program to manage parking of single-occupancy vehicles. Utilize on street parking pricing for all downtown parking locations and use revenue to fund active transportation, public transportation projects, and neighborhood improvements. The program should address parking issues citywide and consider measures to prevent impacts to surrounding areas and coastal access. This analysis may include citywide use of parking permit programs and other measures.

Supportive
T-5.7 Structural
Change
Develop the Pilot Bike Share Program into a permanent and dependable bike share network that provides access to key destinations throughout the City, and work with regional partners to assess potential for a regional bike share system.

Supportive
T-5.8 Education,
Foundational
Coordinate with SBCAG and regional partners to update regional active transportation maps. Distribute active transportation maps and educational materials to various stakeholders. Prioritize education regarding digital mapping that is available on regularly used platforms like Google Maps.

Supportive
T-5.9 Partnerships Partner with the tourism and business sectors of the greater Santa Barbara County region to identify pathways to increase active transportation by tourists and employees.

Supportive
T-5.10 Equity,
Education
Reduce driving of single occupancy vehicles through public education and engagement. Examine equity concerns around reducing single occupancy vehicles and ensure there are adequate resources available for alternative forms of transportation.

Supportive
T-5.11 Structural
Change,
Feasibility
Study
Explore options to address long distance commuter parking. For example, add a parking lot outside of the downtown area for long distance commuters and use mode share to bring these employees into the downtown area from the new parking lot, reducing parking congestion.

Supportive
Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
Measure T-6 Increase Zero-Emission Passenger Vehicle Use and Adoption to30% by 2030 and 55% by 2035
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-6.1 Structural
Change
In 2025 and every 3-years thereafter, amend the Municipal Code to require increased number of electric vehicle capable charging spaces in new construction and major redevelopment for commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily development. 2030: 53,948
2035: 107,774
T-6.2 Structural
Change
In 2025 and every 3-years thereafter, revisit commercial and multi-family building ordinances to be updated and require large commercial (more than 10,000 square feet) and large multi-family (more than 20 units) building owners that are providing parking to install working electric vehicle chargers in 20% of parking spaces for existing buildings when undergoing a major remodel (over 50% of building effected or an addition of over 50% of gross floor space).

Supportive
T-6.3 Foundational Add 1,788 (by 2030) and 3,536 (by 2035) new publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations throughout the City and at City-owned facilities to support community EV charger access.

Supportive
T-6.4 Foundational Support private development of EV charger installations by effectively streamlining City processes, such as expediting permitting, easing onerous regulations, develop a permitting design guide.

Supportive
T-6.5 Equity,
Partnerships
Identify private sector partnerships and develop affordable, zero-emission vehicle car share programs to serve affordable housing and/or multi-unit developments with a priority to target under-resourced populations.

Supportive
Measure T-7 Accelerate Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicle Use and Adoption to 26% by 2030 and 45% by 2035
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-7.1 Feasibility
Studies
Develop and implement a City Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan (ZEVAP) to identify policies to accelerate ZEV adoption community wide. 2030: 1,777
2035: 2,140
T-7.2 Funding,
Education,
Equity
Identify and connect commercial vehicle owners, particularly those serving under-resourced communities, to resources that can incentivize vehicle electrification. This could include local tax breaks.

Supportive
T-7.3 Education,
Partnerships
Provide information to the public on low-carbon fuel standards (LCSF) and how businesses can develop LCSF credits or other state and federal programs to help fund conversion of commercial fleets to zero emissions vehicles.

Supportive
T-7.4 Funding Create a small business truck buyback program to buyback trucks from local small businesses to upgrade to electric.

Supportive
T-7.5 Moonshot Consider establishing a licensing fee for commercial delivery vehicles operating on fossil fuels (such as Amazon and FedEx) to provide funding for new active transportation and EV charging/ZEV fueling infrastructure and discounting the fee for the proportion of electric vehicles the delivery company uses.

Supportive
Transportation Measures
Measure T-8 Electrify or Otherwise Decarbonize 6% of Off-Road Equipment by 2030 and 20% by 20351
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
T-8.1 Structural
Change,
Funding
Align with or exceed AB 1346 and expand enforcement of the ordinance that bans gas powered small off-road engines by 2024 (e.g., lawn and garden equipment). Provide income tiered incentives or buyback programs for burdened residents and businesses. Identify staffing needs for an enforcement and implementation tracking program run by the relevant City department.
2030: 2,857
2035: 9,859
T-8.2 Education Inform, educate, and support the transition of local employers to zero emission off-road equipment, including major construction companies, manufacturers, landscapers, and warehouse companies.

Supportive
T-8.3 Feasibility
Studies
Investigate off-road equipment fleets in the City of Santa Barbara, identify fleets with highest decarbonization potential, and conduct engagement to under-resourced communities to understand how to support conversion.

Supportive
T-8.4 Partnerships,
Funding
Partner with Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District to expand rebate and incentive programs for upgrading off-road equipment to hybrids, biofuels, or fully electric.

Supportive
T-8.5 Funding Leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A-2.2 to source state funding to decarbonize off-road equipment as a result of Executive Order N-79-20 and State Climate Funding Package.

Supportive
T-8.6 Education Develop a landscape equipment education and incentive program incentivizing motorized landscape equipment electrification (electric leaf blowers already required, but can get rolled into an education campaign) for hedge trimmers, etc.

Supportive
1 This would not apply to recreational or commercial marine vessels. The California Air Resources Board currently has regulations in place to develop a performance standard program for commercial marine vessels. This requires zero- emission options where feasible, and cleaner combustion Tier 3 and 4 engines on all other vessels. Implementation of these regulations will occur in 2023 through the end of 2032.

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GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
6 Water, Solid Waste, and Wastewater
Measures
Measure W-1 (Municipal) Increase Municipal Procurement of Recovered Organics Waste Products
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
W-1.1 Structural
Change,
Funding
Require City agencies to procure and apply compost generated from municipal organic waste to the exterior of suitable facilities as part of their operations.

Supportive
W-1.2 Structural
Change
Increase signage for municipal buildings, parking, and sidewalk bins on accepted landfill, recyclable, and compostable materials.

Supportive
W-1.3 Feasibility
Studies
Investigate opportunities for procuring recovered organic waste products within municipal facilities.

Supportive
Measure W-2 (Municipal) Reduce Municipal Water Consumption Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
W-2.1 Foundational Continue implementing City policies for water-conserving equipment upgrades and practices at City government facilities. Implement additional facility, landscape, and procedure improvements to further conserve water as identified and determined feasible.

Supportive
W-2.2 Structural
Change,
Foundational
Create a Green Community Infrastructure Program based on the Stormwater BMP Guidance Manual with upgraded public spaces, green parking lots, green alleys and increased green stormwater infrastructure on City facilities.

Supportive
Measure W-3 Reduce Per Capita Potable Water Consumption 1.05% by 2030 and

1.58% by 2035
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
W-3.1 Structural
Change,
Foundational
Implement all cost-effective measures identified in the Water Conservation Strategic Plan.
2030: 1.72
2035: 0.67
W-3.2 Structural
Change,
Funding
Leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A-2.2 to source funding for the Water Conservation Strategic Plan programs and rebates.

W-3.3 Education,
Foundational
Educate the community through the Water Resources division of Public Works to understand available incentives, options, and programs to reduce per capita water use.

W-3.4 Education Expand public engagement campaigns to promote the available rebates through the City's Water Conservation Programs.

W-3.5 Education,
Foundational
Utilize available enhanced water consumption data from the City’s Automated Metering Infrastructure, along with the WaterSmart customer portal, to educate water customers about water use patterns and leak detection.

W-3.6 Funding, Leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A-2.2 to provide specialized Water, Solid Waste, and Wastewater Measures
Equity rebate or other funding to low and medium incomes homes for installing laundry to landscape, rainwater catchment system, low-flow appliances, and fixing water leaks.

Measure W-4 Reduce Organic Waste 80% below 2014 levels by 2030 and 85% by 2035 Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
W-4.1 Foundational Meet the requirements of SB 1383 to reduce organics in the waste stream by 80% below 2014 levels. Include existing activities of:
• Pilot and evaluate emerging technologies like at-sourceorganic waste digestion to reduce organic waste by restaurants and other major food waste producers.
• Implement enforcement and fee for incorrectly sorted materials with sensitivity to shared collection.
• Increase bin signage across commercial and residential areas of acceptable landfill, recyclable, and compostablematerials. 2030: 45,773
2035: 50,271
W-4.2 Education,
Funding
Create a templated training for businesses to educate their employees about circular economy-based practices annually by providing training resources and rebate program to fund employee time for training. Support lower-impact reusable and reduced packaging businesses.

Supportive
W-4.3 Education,
Equity
Conduct targeted multicultural education and assistance campaigns to enhance reuse, ways to prolong the useful life of common materials and items, and sustainable purchasing practices.

Supportive
W-4.4 Education Conduct a Bring Your Own (BYO) education and outreach training for the community on reusables and implementing more sustainable packaging into daily use. Provide resources of education on City website. Educate community on food scraps on resource center.

Supportive
W-4.5 Feasibility
Studies
Conduct waste characterization studies every 4-5 years to inform programs and policies. Leverage study to understand the waste stream and create a plan to increase diversion and reduce contamination.

Supportive
W-4.6 Partnerships,
Structural
Change
Collaborate with the County and Resource Conservation District to develop a regional compost trading program to provide farmers with compost to meet organic procurement target set by SB 1383.

Supportive
W-4.7 Funding Establish regional consortium to plan and pursue funding for infrastructure beyond 2025 SB 1383 targets.

Supportive
W-4.8 Equity,
Education
Establish relationships with multi-unit property owners/managers to develop signage for their properties. Go door-to-door at each multi-unit unit yearly to provide supplies and education for proper sorting.

Supportive
W-4.9 Equity,
Education
Conduct outreach campaign to low and medium -income residents educating them on issues related to abandoned waste and informing them on how to access bulky item and abandoned waste services at no cost.

Supportive
W-4.10 Structural
Change,
Partnerships
Partner with the harbor, airport and other major Santa Barbara facilities to facilitate no single use plastic practices.

Supportive
W-4.11 Structural
Change,
Foundational
Continue to provide different bin size options for green waste, recycling, and trash at different costs (smaller bins being cheaper options) and work towards discontinuing the use of larger waste containers as feasible.

Supportive
W-4.12 Structural
Change,
Foundational
Ban items without means of recycling or recycling markets, such as sale of polystyrene, produce bags, plastic packaging, straws, plastics #4-7, and mixed materials.

Supportive
W-4.13 Structural Implement pilot project for reusable restaurant to-go containers. Supportive Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
Change
W-4.14 Structural
Change,
Partnerships
Explore opportunities to promote a "circular economy" among local manufacturers and industry. Build on existing AB 619 legislation to fund temporary or permanent food facility item reuse.

Supportive
W-4.15 Education,
Partnerships
Partner with libraries and other existing facilities to market campaigns about waste reductions, reuse, and repair.

Supportive
W-4.16 Feasibility
Studies,
Partnerships
Partner with UCSB, ICLEI and other organizations to cost effectively evaluate and develop resources around consumption-based emissions. Utilize consumption-based emissions inventory to understand Santa Barbara's most carbon intensive consumption habits and emission reduction potential and promote closed-loop circular economy. Based on the results, create a plan to achieve the objective of zero growth of waste generation. Consider reusable diaper service, plant-based diets, etc.

Supportive
W-4.17 Equity,
Education
Create a training/education program that is free and accessible to all residents and employees to learn about circular economy practices and diversion strategies and effects of overconsumption.

Supportive
Carbon Sequestration
7 Carbon Sequestration
Measure CS-1 Increase Carbon Sequestration by Maintaining Existing Trees and Natural Lands and by Planting 4,500 New Trees throughout the Community by 2030 Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
CS-1.1 Education,
Structural
Change,
Partnerships
Continue to implement and expand the City's Urban Forest Management Plan to include goals for promoting street tree health, enhancing resiliency, increasing the environmentalbenefits and co-benefits resulting from street trees and shading, community engagement around the urban forest. Include activity to promote street tree health and maintaining existing trees through partnerships with the community and localnon-profits.
2030: 159
2035: 159
CS-1.2 Structural
Change,
Feasibility
Studies
Continue to look for opportunities to increase carbon sequestration via land acquisitions and tree protections in alignment with the City's Open Space, Parks and Recreation Element.

Supportive
CS-1.3 Structural
Change,
Foundational
Implement the City’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reduce fire risk and carbon loss due to wildfires by conducting vegetation management throughout the City. Ensure that vegetation management projects minimize full removal of vegetation or conversion of land cover type from a higher carbon sequestration land cover (shrubs and trees) to a lower carbon sequestration land cover type (annual grasses).

Supportive
CS-1.4 Feasibility
Study
Develop a Citywide, or participate in a regional, carbon sequestration analysis and plan to explore opportunities to increase sequestration in the City.

Supportive
CS-1.5 Structural
Change,
Equity,
Education
Implement the City of Santa Barbara’s Creek Tree Program to assist private creekside landowners with improving wildlife habitat along creeks in Santa Barbara through the protection and planting of native trees. Develop a wildlife habitat installation program where the City provides carbon sequestering plants and creek trees and removes non-natives as feasible for appropriate creekside properties. Prioritize low-income areas for implementation of the Creek Tree Program and keep an updated publicly accessible page on the City website with important information about the program.

Supportive
CS-1.6 Feasibility
Studies
Update tree canopy coverage data within the City to measure the change in coverage over time as it relates to sequestration as part of the next Urban Forest Management Plan update.

Supportive
CS-1.7 Partnerships Invest and participate in regional development of local carbon off-set program in partnership with the County and/or Central Coast Regional Collaborative.

Supportive
CS-1.8 Equity Prioritize low-income areas of the City with less existing tree canopy for tree plantings and increase shading in gathering spaces.

Supportive
Measure CS-2 Explore New Carbon Sequestration and Carbon Capture Opportunities Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
CS-2.1 Partnerships,
Feasibility
Studies
Create an organizational body (internally within the City or through a partnership like with UCSB or the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden) to lead program development and research for facilitating emergent carbon sequestration and carbon capture plans relevant to the City.

Supportive
CS-2.2 Education Pilot and promote carbon sequestering construction materials like low-carbon Supportive Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
concrete and mass timber.

CS-2.3 Education,
Partnerships
Work with local architects, construction trades, and workforce development organizations to expand industry knowledge and adoption of carbon sequestering building materials and techniques.

Supportive
CS-2.4 Feasibility
Studies
Conduct a feasibility study to explore carbon capture and storage opportunities for the community.

Supportive
CS-2.5 Feasibility
Studies,
Partnerships
Initiate a study partnering with local academic institutions and the ReSource Center to identify and research ways to create a circular economy around organic waste and increasing edible food rescue.

Supportive
CS-2.6 Feasibility
Studies
Conduct a feasibility study to explore repurposing biosolids into biochar locally and replacing conventional fertilizer through Public Works.

Supportive
CS-2.7 Partnerships,
Feasibility
Studies
Invest in the existing kelp farming efforts by studying regional environmental impacts and sequestration potential through a partnership with UCSB.

Supportive
CS-2.8 Partnerships Partner with furniture, home renovation, and construction companies to promote sustainable and locally harvested timber to reduce embodied carbon from transit of construction materials and reduce the price premium of emerging timber uses.

Supportive
CS-2.9 Funding Leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A-2.2 to expand funding for the carbon sequestration program.

Supportive
CS-2.10 Equity If there are localized co-benefits to any sequestration projects focus development, when possible, to benefit historically adversely impacted underresourced communities.

Supportive
Measure CS-3 Maintain and Expand Existing Restoration Projects to Sequester Carbon through a 25-acre Net Increase in Restored Land Areas by 2030 Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
CS-3.1 Structural
Change,
Partnerships,
Equity,
Education
Develop a Citywide restoration plan in partnership with the Creeks Division, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works to achieve target net increases in restored land area and waterways. Prioritize implementation of restoration projects in disadvantaged communities. Facilitate community outreach through surveys and public meetings on ways to best restore lands and waterways within the City as well as identify additional priority areas.

Supportive
CS-3.2 Structural
Change,
Equity
Should parcels be identified for potential rezoning from their existing state to a park or open space, consider the following:
1) Provide flexible solutions for developing urban parks in infill areas where traditional neighborhood and community parks are not feasible; 2) Aim to achieve the greatest carbon sequestration possible, given constraints around use and amenities to be included. Use and amenities are determined by Parks and Recreation staff through a community process; and 3) Selection of parcels be made with an aim to serve underserved communities.

Supportive
CS-3.3 Partnerships Expand Creeks Division volunteering programs to help maintain creek restoration projects. Coordinate projects with Parks and Recreation and Sustainability and Resilience Departments.

Supportive
CS-3.4 Structural
Change,
Feasibility
Studies,
Education
Facilitate annual reporting as part of the urban forestry, wildfire prevention, and Citywide restoration efforts by developing and maintaining existing projects to gauge progress over time and identify any gaps related to ongoing projects.

Incorporate GHG reduction calculations into this monitoring plan.

Supportive
CS-3.5 Funding, Leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A-2.2 to pursue funding for Supportive Carbon Sequestration
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
Foundational restoration activities with a focus on projects that have not reached completion due to funding constraints.

CS-3.6 Structural
Change,
Foundational
Include long term maintenance in restoration planning and implementation by partnering with the community and local organizations to assist in maintenance activities. Include continued maintenance and expansion of Creeks Division projects of the Upper Las Positas Creek, Mission Creek, Palermo Open Space, Arroyo Burro, and the Andree Clark Bird Refuge.

Supportive
Measure CS-4 Increase Carbon Sequestration by Applying 0.08 tons of Compost per Capita Annually in the Community through 2030 and 2035
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
CS-4.1 Structural
Change
Enforce compliance with SB 1383 and aim to exceed the baseline requirement by establishing a minimum level of compost application per year on applicable/appropriate land throughout the City including City-owned land twice that of SB 1383 requirements.
2030: 1,778
2035: 1,853
CS-4.2 Feasibility
Studies
Identify additional locations within the City to apply compost and provide household incentives for small-scale implementation.

Supportive
CS-4.3 Structural
Change
Maintain procurement policies to comply with SB 1383 requirements for jurisdictions to purchase recovered organic waste products.

Supportive
CS-4.4 Partnerships,
Education
Work with the ReSource Center to provide residents, businesses, and developers with educational material on where compost can be acquired and how it can be used (i.e., landscaping).

Supportive
CS-4.5 Partnerships Collaborate with Santa Barbara Community College, UC Santa Barbara, local schools, and Public Works to identify opportunities to apply compost to landscaping.

Supportive
Measure CS-5 Reduce GHG Emissions of Residential and Commercial Building Materials 20% by 2030 and 40% by 2035 in Line with AB 2446 Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
CS-5.1 Feasibility
Studies
Conduct a feasibility study on carbon capture technologies to locally produce calcium carbonate (low carbon concrete) creating sequestration via construction materials. Determine viability within the City and project demand.

Supportive
CS-5.2 Partnerships,
Feasibility
Studies
Partner with UCSB to pilot a building specific embodied carbon reduction project for planned construction.

Supportive
CS-5.3 Moonshot Develop a strategic construction and procurement plan to promote construction projects that use alternative materials to reduce embodied carbon. Include scoring criteria in City request for proposals for construction projects that identify resilience features such as water and energy efficiency, reduced urban heat, and decrease the embodied carbon in line with AB 2446.

Supportive
Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
8 Community Climate Potential
Measure CP-1 Encourage Community Innovation and Empower the Local Green Economy through Investment in a Green Technology Workforce Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
CP-1.1 Structural
Change
Create a Green Technology incubator in partnership with UCSB to determine technological advancement research into clean power, built environment advancement, and carbon sequestration.

Supportive
CP-1.2 Funding Leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A-2.2 to source funding for the Green Technology incubator through involvement of venture capitalist and private equity firms.

Supportive
CP-1.3 Education Facilitate workforce training by partnering with local academic institutions to offer scholarships for students pursuing climate trades.

Supportive
CP-1.4 Education Partner with Santa Barbara Community College and/or UCSB to develop a clean energy technology certificate program.

Supportive
CP-1.5 Moonshot Leverage the grant writer position(s) in strategy A-2.2 to establish an Innovation Bootcamp with funding from SBCE to encourage forward thinking sustainability and resilience ideas and pilots. The Innovation Bootcamp will be tiered based on stages.

Supportive
CP-1.6 Moonshot Create a climate innovation competition for local area students where the prize is a scholarship or grant.

Supportive
Administrative
9 Administrative
Measure A-1 (Municipal) Facilitate Climate Action Planning updates and supportive programming
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
A-1.1 Structural
Change
Update the Climate Action Plan based on significant new information, regulation, technology, and best available science to reflect changes every 5 years.

Supportive
A-1.2 Education Explore adding life cycle emissions into the City’s decision-making process as data becomes available.

Supportive
A-1.3 Structural
Change,
Equity
Develop a CAP equity program to monitor implementation of the CAP program to avoid potential inequitable impacts or benefits resulting from the CAP implementation. Adjust the CAP as necessary to avoid identified inequities.

Supportive
A-1.4 Education Engage with builders and developers to provide information on the requirements for development projects.

Supportive
A-1.5 Education Create a climate ambassador program to provide on the ground knowledge sharing of climate programs, initiatives, resources, and best practices.

Supportive
A-1.6 Education Create and expand public engagement campaigns to educate the community and promote rebates and resources available to community members to facilitate participation in climate action.

Supportive
A-1.7 Structural
Change,
Equity
Create a CAP Community Advisory Committee to advise on CAP implementation and recommended changes and additions in future CAP updates; create an internal City Climate Task Force to develop and implement climate action strategies.

Supportive
Measure A-2 Staff appropriately across sector-based programs and projects to fully source funds and implement actions
Action
Number
Strategic
Theme Action
Anticipated
Reduction
(MT CO2e)
A-2.1 Increase staff time or create at least one new position for additional/increased building inspections, permitting, and new ordinance procedures from the work outlined in the updated Climate Action Plan. (See Strategies BE: Building Operational Energy) (Staffing increase estimate 1-2 people) Supportive
A-2.2 Funding Create at least one grant writer and grant manager position to advance the Climate Action Plan Update/Together to Zero implementation plan through funding opportunities. (See Strategies: BE-1.5, BE-6.6, T-3.2, T-3.6, T-5.3, T-8.5, W-3.2, W-3.6, CS-2.9, CS-3.5, CP-1.2, CP-1.5) (Staffing increase estimate 1-2 people)
Supportive
A-2.3 Funding Create at least two positions and purchase a new truck for the Parks and Recreation department to increase the number of trees planted per year for carbon sequestration goals. (See Strategies: CS-1) (Staffing increase estimate 1-2 people / Equipment increase estimate 1-2 trucks)
Supportive
A-2.4 Education Create an SBCE Program Manager position to design, develop, implement, and manage SBCE customer programs. (Staffing increase estimate 1 person) Supportive
A-2.5 Moonshot Increase staff time or create at least one new position for prioritization of new EV chargers throughout the City, project coordination for transportation Supportive
Appendix A: City of Santa Barbara Climate Action Plan
GHG Reductions Measures and Actions
feasibility studies, and additional work around increased active transportation and reduction of single-use passenger vehicles from the work outlined in the updated Climate Action Plan. (See Strategies T: Transportation) (Staff increase estimate: 1-2 people)