SBCC Trustees Discuss Return to In-Person Operations, Whether to Mandate COVID Vaccine Reopening plans are designed 'with flexibility in mind,' and vaccinations draw comments from people on both sides of the issue A sign at Santa Barbara City College’s East Campus on Wednesday urges the public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Brooke Holland / Noozhawk photo) By Brooke Holland, Noozhawk Staff Writer | @BT_Holland May 13, 2021 | 10:23 p.m. The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees on Thursday evening explored proposed plans to resume on-campus operations and a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for students and employees ahead of the fall semester.