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Murillo to lead SBCC starting Tuesday
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Dr. Kindred Murillo, at right, begins her role as Santa Barbara City College’s interim superintendent/president Tuesday. She has gotten a head start the past week and a half.
By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Santa Barbara City College’s interim superintendent/president Dr. Kindred Murillo starts her year-long contract Tuesday with motivation to help the college through the transition period. “There’s been a few turbulent years at the college. In the lifecycle of the college, I think it is time for Santa Barbara to get through those years,” she told the News-Press. “I think I can help them calm down and really get into the system of governance.” She can see herself staying an additional year or two if the school deems it necessary, but she currently does not intend to apply
for the permanent superintendent/ president position. “I don’t believe I would be the most effective person eight years from now. I would like to help the college move through this time and find someone who can dedicate five to eight years here,” she said. Dr. Murillo has worked in California’s community colleges for over 24 years, and she loves it. She served as the superintendent/ president in two districts, spanning 13 years. But she’s in a stage in life now where she’d rather develop someone else as a leader. “I think my job is training my replacement, and I love doing that. I hope that they’re going to want to grow,” she said. “If I can do that, I
think I will have served the college well.” She has more in mind than filling a spot for a year. The college’s governance has been criticized in recent years as board meetings make headlines. In early 2019, discussions over the Pledge of Allegiance made national news, and community members criticized trustees’ actions when a public commenter used a racial slur. This year, the board met multiple times to consider a COVID-19 vaccination mandate, at odds with the Academic Senate who later gave some trustees a vote of no confidence. Dr. Murillo describes the role of superintendent/president as a Please see SBCC on A3
Goleta City Council to hold public hearings Amendment under consideration that would move $190,000 from emergency rental assistance to homeless outreach By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
The Goleta City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday with a full agenda. A public hearing will seek the community’s opinion on an amendment that would shift $190,000 in federal funds from an emergency rental assistance program to homelessness outreach. The funds are part of the city’s more
than $400,000 Community Development Block Grant, a program created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The statewide eviction moratorium is set to expire Sept. 30, which may impact the need for the funding. A public hearing will look at the appeal of the Public Works Director approval of a wireless facility encroachment permit. Crown Castle would like to install a wireless antenna atop a streetlight near
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feedback on various amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Goleta Municipal Code. A copy of the amendments is available at tinyurl.com/yyj86vez. Goleta City Council will also discuss the 2023-2031 Housing Element update, which looks at housing needs, resources, constraints and potential building sites. Every Santa Barbara County city is required to form an update.
To see a detailed agenda, go to tinyurl. com/bhmf5h8w. Attendees may join the meeting electronically at attendee.gotowebinar. com/register/7534249914920541968, webinar ID: 853-725-739. The meeting will also be broadcast live on Channel 19 and online at cityofgoleta. org/goletammetings. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com
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the 200 block of Forest Drive, approved by Public Works. Appellants Barbara Gaughen-Muller and C. Dave Gaughen requested the denial of the permit because they are “highly sensitive to wireless and cell phone irradiation,” the meeting agenda says. Staff recommend the appeal be denied. A third public hearing will hear
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