Did you know the Goleta Valley Branch Library is so much more than books? In February alone you can attend preschool storytime, join a crochet & knitting group, read with a therapy dog, play games, make a Valentine craft, learn about the European age, listen to a TED talk and much, much more. Get to know your library at http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/locations/goleta.asp. It’s free to the public and open 7 days a week!
Comic books can be a fun way to practice reading. Really! The Goleta Library has some great comics available free with your library card. They can be downloaded to your smart phone, tablet or computer. No holds or waiting – all comics are available whenever you want them.
ComicsPlus: Library Edition brings unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels and comics to library patrons on any web-connected device.
Get started here!
A new walkway has been created to connect the Goleta Library overflow parking lot to the main Library parking lot. The new connection will be located at the east end of the two parking lots and eliminates the steps that previously connected these two areas. The new walkway will be more convenient and safer for Library users of all ages.
The baseball field/lawn at Stow Grove Park has been graded and reseeded. The gophers had done quite a bit of damage making the field unusable. Temporary fencing protecting the field will remain in place until it is ready for public use, which could take two to three months.
With the recent rains our Public Works Crews have been out and around town fixing potholes and clearing up debris. If you see something that needs repair, please report it using our City Assist. http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/problems-and-concerns/city-assist
In the next month or two, expect roadwork on Los Carneros Road between 101 and Hollister Avenue as the contractor for the Villages at Los Carneros Project makes the median improvements associated with the project and constructs the turn lanes for the last leg of the Los Carneros/Calle Koral intersection. In addition, you will see work on Glen Annie/Storke as the Southbound 101 on ramp improvements are built (weather permitting). These projects will be staggered to minimize the impact to the public. Text Goleta Roads to 468311 to subscribe to alerts or visit https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAGOLETA/subscriber/new to register for email notifications on a variety of topics.
On March 1, the Goleta City Council will consider the relocation of the crosswalk near the Goleta Valley Community Center at 5679 Hollister Avenue. The proposal would move the crosswalk 100 feet to the east to provide better visibility for drivers to see pedestrians in the crosswalk. Additional information is on file in the Public Works Department. Contact James Winslow, Senior Project Engineer at (805) 961-7577 with any questions or feedback about this proposed move.
A staff report will be available on the City’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org by Thursday, February 25 at 5 p.m.
Goleta residents are entitled to two free bulky item pick-ups every calendar year provided by Marborg. You may call in when it is convenient for you to have your items removed. Marborg will pick up all bulky waste on WEDNESDAYS and all electronic waste on THURSDAYS.
Annual Clean-up Program Guidelines:
For more information please visit Marborg’s website at http://www.marborg.com. If you see items that have been dumped in the public right of way, please report them through City Assist.
The City of Goleta invites you to a community meeting with Southern California Edison on El Nino Preparedness and their long- and short-term plans to enhance reliability in our community. Hear from Director Jeff Billingsley on how SCE has prepared for the winter storms and their local projects. After the presentation, subject matter experts will answer your specific questions on outages, customer service concerns, energy efficiency and business concerns.
Wednesday, February 10
6-7:30 p.m.
Goleta City Hall
130 Cremona Drive, Suite B
Goleta, CA 93117
We hope you can join us!
The City of Goleta has released a Draft Zoning Ordinance, draft Zoning and Overlay District maps, and supporting materials for public review and consideration. Outreach activities on the draft are underway and the public is invited to attend any or all of the workshops and open houses to provide feedback.
A Zoning Ordinance consists of written regulations and laws that define how property in specific geographic zones can be used. These ordinances specify whether zones can be used for residential or commercial purposes, and may also regulate lot size, placement, bulk (or density) and the height of structures. Zoning ordinances are lengthy documents describing not only the acceptable use for specified areas of land, but also the procedures for handling infractions (including any penalties), granting variances and hearing appeals.
When the City of Goleta was incorporated in 2002 it adopted the County of Santa Barbara’s Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. In 2006 the City adopted the General Plan (GP)/Coastal Land Use Plan (GLUP). The new Zoning Ordinance is being prepared in order to reflect the new standards of and implement the GP/CLUP and provide continuity (where appropriate) with the present zoning code.
Upcoming Planning Commission Workshops:
Monday, February 8, 2016, 6:00 pm
Monday, February 22, 2016, 6:00 pm
Monday, March 14, 2016, 6:00 pm
Monday, March 21, 2016, 6:00 pm
Monday, April 11, 2016, 6:00 pm
Upcoming Open Houses:
Saturday, February 27, 2016, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday, April 7, 2016, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
All meetings will be held in City Council Chambers at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117.
Land use in the City of Goleta is governed by the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan as well as the Zoning Ordinance. While the GP/CLUP sets the long-range policy for the City, the Zoning Ordinance implements the General Plan through the Zoning Map and regulations that define specific allowable uses, permit requirements, and development standards. California State law requires zoning to be consistent with the General Plan.
The proposed Zoning Ordinance includes regulations and development standards for each parcel of land in the City, and a Zoning Map. The Zoning Ordinance consists of six parts:
For questions or comments, please contact Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager at awells@cityofgoleta.org or 961-7500, or visit www.GoletaZoning.com for more information and to access project documents.
The County of Santa Barbara recently implemented a new notification system through Aware and Prepare. This system will allow you to get up-to-the-minute information about severe weather, road closures, and much more!
Your safety is our top concern – that’s why our Santa Barbara County Aware & Prepare Initiative wants to make sure you know about emergencies and incidents as they happen.
Santa Barbara County Initiative uses Aware & Prepare emergency notification system to make sure you know about issues that may affect your safety. This system allows Santa Barbara communities to contact thousands of residents in seconds so you can find out about an emergency right away.
Receive important messages from Santa Barbara County via email, phone, and much more!
How Does It Work?
The process begins when Santa Barbara communities’ issues a message about a potential safety hazard or concern. Next, Aware & Prepare sends a message through your primary contact path. If you don’t confirm receipt of the message, the system will try to reach your second contact path and continues trying to reach you until you confirm receipt.
The success of this service relies on YOU. Having your latest contact information is the only way to ensure that we can contact you in an emergency. Please sign up on the Aware & Prepare website: www.awareandprepare.org – it only takes about a minute to enroll!
Please note: The Aware and Prepare system is for notifications from Santa Barbara County. Learn how to stay connected with the City of Goleta here.
