The Westside Community Center was opened at 423 West Victoria Street in 1980-81 in response to the need for a community service facility and neighborhood center for the Westside and West Downtown targeted areas.

The Westside Community Center is located at the site of the former Wilson School. The entire site was purchased by the Redevelopment Agency, and the City then purchased a portion of the site from the Agency for the community center. The remainder of the site was used for a housing project constructed by the Santa Barbara Housing Authority.

The Westside Center Advisory Committee was formed in November 1980 to advise the City Council on the administration, use and policies of the Center and to insure that the Center is utilized in the best possible manner to serve the surrounding community.

General Functions

• Advise the City Council and the Director of the Westside Center regarding the maintenance, operation, management and use policies of the Center.
• Advise the City Council as to other matters pertaining to the Center upon request.

Membership
7 Members

Qualifications
Members are not required to be qualified electors of the City.

• Four members must be residents or employees in the Westside Neighborhood (Census Tracts 9, 10 or 11).
• Three members shall represent the public at large.

Length of Term
Four 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 7:00 p.m. at the Westside Community Center, 423 West Victoria Street.

Time Involved
A minimum of 1 – 2 hours per month for meetings and related activities.

Financial Disclosure Requirement
None.

Compensation
None.

Staff
Community Services Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Department, (805) 963-7567.

Reference
Resolution Nos. 04-086, 97-041, 94-103, 88-066, 85-100, 80-145, 80-134, and 79-093.