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Local futsal organizers propose converting underused Lot 2 for small-sided soccer courts
Summary
A community group asked the Downtown Parking Committee to consider permitting small futsal courts in underutilized Parking Lot 2 to expand youth and adult programming; staff flagged structural and code questions and said they will follow up.
Community organizers who run a local futsal program told the Santa Barbara City Downtown Parking Committee on July 10 that an underused surface parking area (Parking Lot 2, near Canon Perdido and Chapala) could host small, temporary futsal courts to expand youth and adult sports programming in the city.
Willie Sims, a local coach and former professional player, told the committee his program has about 250 adult players, 21 adult teams and youth camps and travel teams. He said the program serves…
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