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The Downtown Parking Committee was established August 30, 1988, and replaced the Parking District Committee.

General Functions

• Acts as an advisory agency to the City Council with respect to the management, maintenance and operations of the Downtown Public Patron and Commuter Parking lots, including review of operating and capital maintenance budgets, hours of operation, parking fee policies (including 75 minute free policies), and commuting employee parking policies (including shuttle bus programs);
• Acts as a community forum to hear requests and comments from the public;
• Maintains adequate liaison with other committees, agencies and districts; and
• Advises the Council as to other matters upon the request of the City Council.

Membership
7 Members

Qualifications
Members must demonstrate an interest in, and knowledge of, downtown parking issues.

• Five members must be residents of the City of Santa Barbara.
• Two members may be residents of the City or the County of Santa Barbara.

Length of Term
Fours years and until successors are appointed. Staggered terms expire on December 31 of the appropriate year.

Meeting Schedule
The Committee meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street.

Time Involved
Approximately 4 hours per month for meetings and related activities.

Financial Disclosure Requirement
Members must file a Statement of Economic Interests upon appointment, annually and when leaving the advisory group.

Compensation
None.

Staff
Public Works Department, (805) 564-5385.

Reference
Resolution Nos. 99-032, 98-004, 93-157, 93-139, 88-127, and 79-093.