City Council - August 18, 2026

The City Council of Santa Barbara held its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, where a significant portion of the discussion focused on the city's Climate Action Plan (CAP) progress and future initiatives. Staff provided a detailed two-year update on the implementation of 194 actions and 28 measures aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. Key procurement-related highlights included the funding and installation of new solar and battery projects, the addition of 56 new EV chargers at the fleet yard, and securing nearly $9 million in grants for EV infrastructure. The council also discussed ongoing and upcoming programs such as the Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP), Smart Ride transportation demand management platform, and community tree planting initiatives. A motion to approve staff recommendations related to resilience hubs and continued CAP efforts was passed unanimously. Other agenda items included community updates and reports from council members, but no additional procurement actions were noted.