Summary
Staff pieced together up to $350,000 for the Faro Center from several funding buckets; councilmembers pressed whether a true downtown drop-in center need remains unmet, with a full homeless-services update due July 28.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $350,000 set aside for FY2027 lease and services.
Unhoused residents needing accessible downtown services.
People experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara will likely suffer the most, as programs designed to help them could be scaled back or delayed.
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Special City Council Meeting — June 23, 2026
Staff pieced together up to $350,000 for the Faro Center from several funding buckets; councilmembers pressed whether a true downtown drop-in center need remains unmet, with a full homeless-services update due July 28.
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