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Santa Barbara council reviews draft strategic plan, prioritizes downtown, housing and fiscal stability
Summary
Council and consultants reviewed a draft citywide strategic plan, heard focus‑group findings and public comment, and asked staff for clearer year‑1 milestones. Councilors prioritized financial stability, the State Street master plan and housing initiatives; staff will update the work plan and return a final draft for public review and adoption.
Santa Barbara city council members spent a study session reviewing a draft strategic plan and a work plan of year‑1 through year‑3 initiatives meant to guide the city’s budget and staff workload through fiscal 2027.
Consultants from Raftelis and city staff presented a framework of four strategic priorities — economic and community vitality; enhanced community resiliency and safety; strengthen housing and community services; and ensure a thriving city organization — and summarized input from four community focus groups attended by more than 50 residents. Staff asked the council for guidance on objectives and asked members to identify the highest near‑term priorities.
Kelly McAdoo, staff member, described the meeting as “still a working session,” and said the final draft plan will return to a regular council meeting for adoption and will allow…
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