About The Riviera Association
Founded in 1930, the Association is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization that works to maintain and enhance the distinctive character of the Riviera and quality of life of its members. We educate and engage with our members on ways we can collectively improve our neighborhoods and increase public safety, focusing on areas such as zoning, density, policing, roadways, utilities, traffic safety, fire protection and land use.
Our MissionOur mission is to maintain the quality of life characteristic of Santa Barbara's Riviera. The Riviera Association facilitates communication and disseminates relevant information to Riviera residents.
Our Accomplishments
The following are examples of some of our recent accomplishments:
- Worked with Santa Barbara City Parks and Public Works to arrange for clean up at Franceschi Park and for clean up and beautification of the medians on APS.
- With the help of our District 4 Councilmember Kristen Sneddon, we educated Santa Barbara City Council and City Fire on the need for increased fire mitigation efforts on the Riviera, which led to decisions and additional resource commitments which were adopted and formalized in the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
- Gathered and disseminated important information to our members on home gardening and other opportunities to reduce wildfire risks, including the benefits of forming Firewise Communities to better protect our neighborhoods.
- Along with Councilmember Sneddon, we worked to educate city leadership about the wildfireârelated risks of allowing State Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) lot splits and duplexes on the Riviera, which helped to influence the council to prohibit SB 9 in our district.
- Organized and moderated a City Council District 4 candidates forum.
- Surveyed association members on key issues facing the Riviera and our city, drawing on the 140 plus responses in our discussion with city leaders to advocate for improved fire safety, more affordable workforce housing, and preservation of our downtown character and aesthetic.
- Coordinated member update by Director of Parks & Recreation of the future plans addressing Franceschi Park enhancements.
- Invited mayor, city administrators, city councilmember to our general meetings for an open discussion on city finances and budget priorities for Riviera residents. Â
- Recruited valuable members to serve three to six year terms on the associationâs board.
- Coordinate 2 educational membership meetings per year which also serve as opportunities for neighbors to meet. Â
- Created new RA website to help improve ongoing communication to members. Â
Board of Directors
Officers
- President: Open
- Vice President: Jeff Byrne
- Treasurer: John Mosby
- Secretary: Michael EricksonÂ
Terms Expire 2024
- Christina Broderick
- Chuck CroningerÂ
- Gayle Eidelson
- Richard PageÂ
- Laurie MacMillanÂ
Terms Expire 2026
- Peg Phelps
- Padric Davis
- Paul GertlerÂ
- Shelley Bookspan
Terms Expire 2025
- Jeff ByrneÂ
- Janis ClapoffÂ
- Michael Erickson
- Diana WashburnÂ
- John Mosby
Board Committees
- Fire and Safety â Laurie MacMillan
- Membership â Gayle Eidelson
- Hospitality â Diana Washburn, Janis Clapoff, Christina Broderick
- Newsletter â Jeff Byrne, Padric Davis
- Streets & Utilities â Richard Page
- Website â Michael Erickson
- Parks âChuck Croninger, Paul Gertler
- Recruitment/Nominating â Chuck Croninger, Peg Phelps
- Welcoming â Padric Davis
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