Daily Archives: October 2, 2020

Striping Complete on Old Town Sidewalk Project

The new sidewalks in Old Town Goleta are now newly repaved and striped. The contractor painted the final coat on Friday, October 2. The remaining work is a few infill locations around utilities. The City’s contractor will re-mobilize to complete the remaining concrete patches once the utility companies – Southern California Edison (SCE), Frontier Communications, and Cox Communications – have relocated their utilities. The utility companies are currently anticipating to complete the work in October, but could be delayed pending utility workload and SCE priority emergency work that arises.

Thank you to everyone for your patience throughout the duration of this on-going project.  We are almost at the finish line and are pleased to report that the project is on time and under budget.

Additional project information, can be found on our City website at https://tinyurl.com/GoletaOTSW.

For questions, please contact sidewalks@cityofgoleta.org or call the Construction Inspector, Daniel Anderson, at 805.869.3727.

Background

The 9031 Old Town Sidewalk Improvement project includes constructing sidewalk on at least one side of each street north of Hollister Avenue between South Fairview Avenue and Mallard Avenue as well as on Pine Avenue south of Hollister Avenue. The new sidewalks will connect to existing sidewalk providing a continuous path of travel. There will also be drainage improvements, tree replacements, repaving, and the construction of 39 back-in angled parking spots on Magnolia Avenue (for a net increase of approximately 17 new parking spots). Watch this video to learn more about the project.

When this project is done, the safety improvements, livability and ability to recreate in Old Town will change dramatically. We are pleased the community will be able to enjoy the improvements for years to come.

Pictured: Restriping on Mandarin Avenue

Halloween Parking Restrictions will be in Effect

This year’s Halloween will be different than any in the past due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the City’s parking permit program for Halloween weekend will remain. Over the past several years, a temporary permit-only on-street parking program for residents near Isla Vista was implemented and deemed successful in dissuading partygoers from parking in the Goleta neighborhoods closest to Isla Vista and easing the impacts felt by residents. 

Parking permits are issued for the Goleta neighborhoods closest to Isla Vista: University 1 and University 2 neighborhoods, including the Cannon Green Condominium complex. The boundaries are: Cannon Green Drive to the west, Hollister Avenue to the north, Storke Road to the east and Whittier Drive to the south.

Each household will receive two passes in their mailbox by October 22. The parking permits are required to be taped to the inside of the vehicle’s driver’s side window during the restricted hours (see below). Signage will be posted on the streets in advance to remind drivers, and electronic message boards will be at several entrances to the University 1 and 2 neighborhoods. Vehicles not displaying the appropriate permit will be subject to ticketing and/or towing. Parking restrictions are for Friday and Saturday nights, when most party-goers are expected to be in the area:

  • 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2020, to 7:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020; and
  • 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020, to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020

The overnight parking restrictions will not affect those visiting Girsh Park over Halloween weekend. If you live in the area designated to receive a parking permit, and do not receive yours by October 22, please contact the City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department at 805-961-7558 or sdawson@cityofgoleta.org to make arrangements for a replacement.

For a map of the affected area and additional information, please visit tinyurl.com/halloweenparking.

We are Here for You!

It’s important that you know the City of Goleta is here for you during this time.  The City has a dedicated team of professionals that are working hard to ensure that we are providing a high level of service to our community and that we are 100% responsive.

We have transitioned many of our operations virtually to ensure that city business is running smoothly and efficiently and that you are getting the service that you count on and expect from your City. 

Below is an update on the services available to the community and how to access them.

  • City Staff are available by e-mail or phone. Desk Reception is open during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday) by calling 805-961-7500. Messages will be forwarded to the appropriate departments.
  • To reach a City department by telephone during regular business hours, please use the directory below and calls will be routed accordingly. A full staff directory is available here. Leave a message for staff and they will respond as soon as possible.
City Hall Reception (805) 961-7500
Planning & Environmental Review Information Desk (805) 961-7543, cwalshbecker@cityofgoleta.org
Building & Safety Permits (805) 961-7552, buildinggroup@cityofgoleta.org
Building Inspection Request Line (805) 961-7550
Business Licenses – Finance Department (805) 961-7530, businesslicense@cityofgoleta.org
Public Works (805) 968-6843, llarovere@cityofgoleta.org
  • Any service requests from the public can be made by using our City Assist System. We monitor this system Monday-Friday during regular business hours. The City has a dedicated staff member who reviews the requests and ensures that they are routed to the right person and that they receive a timely response.  Report any problems or concerns on our City Assist page at http://tinyurl.com/GoletaCityAssist.
  • Public Works is conducting inspections on private development projects related to health and safety. All other inspections typically performed by Building, Planning, and Public Works are temporarily suspended.
  • Public Works continues to operate and maintain all public infrastructure and facilities.
  • The Planning and Building Counter is OPEN for virtual consultations and permit applications via email or phone.  In-person consultations at the physical Planning and Building Counter are currently not available.
  • The City can only accept and process permit application materials electronically.  Paper submittals via drop-off or mail are not currently being accepted.
  • The City is now doing virtual inspectionsvia webcam, where possible. Click here for more information.
  • The Finance Department has suspended counter service but is accepting e-mail submissions for items such as business applications.  
  • Tennis and pickleball courts are open at Evergreen Park, Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, Berkeley Park, and Stow Canyon Open Space. Residents must comply with these regulations which follow the Santa Barbara County Public Health Order in order for the courts to remain open.
  • Stow Grove Park reservations are cancelled with no new reservations being taken at this time.
  • The Goleta Valley Community Center is CLOSED to programming indoors, and has limited programs operating outdoors, including food distribution.
  • Special Event Permits are evaluated for compliance with the current health order.
  • The Goleta Valley and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are OPEN for Sidewalk Service. Items can be placed on hold using the BlackGold system. There will be no overdue fees for any items during this time period. Community members are encouraged to take advantage of the Library’s digital services as well, including free online resources and e-materials, such as e-books, audio books, and movies. Go to www.GoletaValleyLibrary.org to learn more.

Stay tuned for updates on parks facilities.

Pictured: City Hall Receptionist Francie Townes