About Us

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.
• Coordinated efforts to voice opposition and push back on proposed developments recently presented to the city via Builder’s Remedy that adversely impact the Riviera.
• 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 wildfire–related 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.  
• Recruited valuable members to serve three to six year terms on the association’s board.
• Coordinate 2 educational membership meetings per year which also serve as opportunities for neighbors to meet.  
• Created new RA website to help improve ongoing communication to members.