City Council Special Meeting - September 1, 2026

The City Council of Santa Barbara held a special meeting on September 1, 2026, primarily focused on closed-session discussions regarding the negotiation of price and terms for the purchase of real property, specifically the site at 601 East Monto Street. Public speakers emphasized the community and cultural significance of the property, known as Casa de la Raza, urging the council to consider purchasing it to preserve its role as a community space rather than allowing it to be sold to private interests. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during the meeting, and the council planned to reconvene later without anticipating a public report from the closed session.