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Santa Barbara at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 4 upcoming · 4 active issues
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What's hot right now· 4
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Upcoming meetings· 4
Special City Council Meeting — November 10, 2026
Special City Council MeetingNov 108 daysRegular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only — November 10, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon OnlyNov 108 daysRegular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only — November 17, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon OnlyNov 1715 daysRegular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only — December 1, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon OnlyDec 129 days
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Recent decisions
No new decisions in recent meetings.
Development watch
What's being built· 2
Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT27Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only
Santa Barbara Council to weigh short-term rental rules, $1.9M housing loan and eviction protections
- OCT13Special City Council MeetingTranscribedVideo
City Council huddles behind closed doors on two property purchases
- OCT13Cancelled City Council Meeting
Cancelled City Council Meeting — October 13, 2026
- OCT6Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only
Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only — October 6, 2026
- OCT6Special City Council MeetingTranscribedVideo
Council heads behind closed doors to talk labor contracts with city unions
- SEP29Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only
Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only — September 29, 2026
Frequently asked about Santa Barbara
When does the Santa Barbara City Council meet?
The Santa Barbara City Council meets Tuesdays at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Where can I find Santa Barbara meeting agendas?
Santa Barbara meeting agendas, packets, and video are published via OnBase Agenda Online and on OpenCalifornia.
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