Q: What action can residents take when SBMC Title 28 public notice requirements are violated by officials to obtain grant $
Santa Barbara Municipal Code Title 28 requires public notice mailed from the city of Santa Barbara to all homeowners within 300 ft. of a proposed project. The issue of why no notice was given was addressed to City Council prior to approval of the proposal (closing out main street to thru vehicle traffic and turning it into a bike lane) Chino Bike Blvd. The city atty. stated that meetings were held and notice to attend meetings was posted. Noone was informed prior to approval except a few people calling themselves the Westside Community Group who misrepresented our community and unknowingly broke the law. This is not only unethical but an illegal means of attaining huge grant funds from CalTrans, the State of California Transportation Commission.
A: Do you have evidence that the notice was not actually posted? If so, you may file a complaint about the city council's actions with the city. That is the first step in addressing a grievance: an administrative complaint. Thereafter, if your grievance is not satisfactorily resolved, you may consider filing suit. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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