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Three recusals leave board unable to hear appeal of 601 East Montecito Street
Summary
An appeal hearing for 601 East Montecito Street did not proceed after three board members disclosed conflicts of interest; staff told the appellant the board could not convene a quorum and outlined options including waiting for a new appointment or filing a writ of mandate.
Assistant city attorney John Duhemes opened the item on the appeal of 601 East Montecito Street by asking board members to disclose any conflicts. Three seated board members said they had potential conflicts tied to a possible purchase of the property, leaving the board without a quorum to hear the appeal.
Duhemes explained the procedural consequence: with three recusals on a six-member board and two other seats unfilled or absent, the board could not lawfully conduct the appeal hearing under the Brown Act. He told the appellant that the city would prepare a written record explaining why the board could not hear the matter and that the appellant could pursue…
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