City Council - Special Meeting

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The Santa Barbara City Council convened a special meeting on August 25, 2006, which quickly moved into a closed session to discuss two pending litigation matters after roll call.

About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Meeting Date: August 25, 2026

8 sections

3:36•Speaker 2

Good morning. This is a special meeting of the City Council of Santa Bárbara this Tuesday, August 25th, 2006.

3:41•Speaker 4

Could you join me in the oath to the flag? The flag of the United States of America.

3:49•Speaker 3

The Republic of America. Madam Secretary, could you make a call?

4:00 – 4:13•Speaker 1

Councilor Freeman Present Councilor Santamaria is still not present Councilor Gutierre is still not present Mayor Rao Present Mayor Berto Councilor Harmon is still not present Councilor Jordan Very well, thank you.

4:13•Speaker 4

We have a closed session.

4:14 – 4:37•Speaker 1

Raid Item 1. Conference with the Municipal Prosecutor on litigation pending section 54A of the Government Code. as described in item 1 of the agenda. Item 2. Conference with the Municipal Prosecutor on pending litigation, section 56.91 of the Governmental Code, as described in item 2 of the agenda.

4:37•Speaker 4

A public comment was sent online to these items.

4:41•Speaker 2

Mr. Mayor. We do not foresee a final report, so we will suspend for the closed session, returning at 2 o'clock.

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