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2 issues with low priority

LowParks Rec

Fencing and gating in public parks

Gutierrez won a 6-1 vote for a work session reviewing existing capital projects with fences or gates, calling the fortification of public spaces contrary to the Santa Barbara he grew up in.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 23, 2026

LowRoads

Downtown parking policy

Ideas like free parking for locals were bundled into one future work session — ideally after the new council is seated — now that the general fund no longer subsidizes the parking fund.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 23, 2026