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Positions · Records · Receipts|THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
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City Hall, 735 Anacapa St · speak in person, by Zoom, or email the clerk before the meeting. The agenda isn't posted yet; agendas appear on the portal about a week out.
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2026-06-30 · ITEM 26 · SSP-001
To approve staff recommendation A: direct staff to maintain the State Street promenade until the Master Plan is implemented, and return to Council to reauthorize Title 31.
PASSED 5–2
2026-06-17 · ITEM GB-F
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of June 17, 2026
On the consent calendar ·[MIN §GB-F] ↗
PASSED 7–0
2026-06-17 · ITEM GB-E
Ratification of action taken on the Consent Calendar of June 3, 2026
On the consent calendar ·[MIN §GB-E] ↗
PASSED 7–0
2026-06-17 · ITEM GB-D
Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmarks Commission Special meeting of May 27, 2026, as amended.
PASSED 7–0
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