City News in Brief - August 7, 2023

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Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot Program Launches

The City recently launched its Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot Program. The 12-month pilot program was funded by the City Council with the goal to increase enforcement of illegal short-term rentals and gain a better understanding of the type, seasonality, location, and number of short-term rentals operating in the City. The City Attorney’s Office will oversee the program.

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City’s Bilingual Outreach Coordinator Recognized by

UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Barbara’s ACE Partnership Award honors campus-community collaborations that are empowering and transformative. This year’s 2023 recipient is the City’s Bilingual Public Outreach Coordinator, Liliana Encinas. The UCSB community says staff, faculty, students, and Isla Vista residents have all benefited from Ms. Encinas' groundbreaking efforts to provide emergency preparedness training in multiple languages – even if it meant teaching a class at 5:30 a.m. to get employees certified!

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WATCH: Backwater Valve Maintenance

Backwater valves protect your property from costly and unpleasant damage by preventing sewage from re-entering your home. To ensure your backwater valves continues to function properly, it is important to check and maintain your backwater valve every 6 months. Learn to maintain your backwater valve with help of our video.

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