Daily Archives: February 28, 2017

Citizen’s Academy is Now Accepting Applications

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, UCSB Police Department and the City of Goleta are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the second Citizen’s Academy for Isla Vista residents and college students in Santa Barbara County. The eight-week interactive course begins on April 5 and runs through May 17 with classes from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday night at various locations throughout Santa Barbara County. The class ends with a graduation ceremony and celebratory BBQ on Saturday, May 20, 2017.

While the Sheriff’s Office puts on a yearly Citizen’s Academy open to the general public, this Citizen’s Academy is geared toward Isla Vista residents and college students residing in Santa Barbara County. The course includes classes on active shooter training, use of force, search and seizure law, building searches, arrest and control, firearms and K-9 operations, just to name a few.

To participate in Citizen’s Academy, please complete an application, scan and email it to Senior Deputy Dave Valadez at dmv4120@sbsheriff.org. Applications are due by March 20, 2017. For additional information, please call Senior Deputy Dave Valadez at 805-319-9773.

Goleta Cares about its Biking and Walking Future

Thank you to the 1,599 people who completed our Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) survey!  That is an incredible number of responses and we appreciate everyone who took the time to provide his/her thoughts.  The survey results will be posted on our website shortly.  The BPMP will promote public health, reduce automobile usage and fuel consumption, and promote transportation equity.  For an update on the project please visit http://tinyurl.com/GoletaBPMP.  To stay up to date on this topic, sign up to receive emails at http://tinyurl.com/goletasubscriptions or text GOLETA BIKEWALK to 468311.

Report Potholes on City Assist

The City is aware of the deterioration of the roads, especially after the recent rainstorms, and has plans to repave. We count on you, our residents, to be our eyes and ears and report road problems you discover. Please use our online tool, City Assist, to let us know of problems you encounter.

The City is dedicated to fixing the roads and expects to spend $3.6 million this year in pavement repair. This is expected  to begin after the rainy season in late April / early May.   On March 7th the City Council will vote on an item to put the overlay project out to bid.  Additionally, as part of the Hollister Class I Bike Path Project which will be constructed this summer, a section of Hollister Avenue from Pacific Oaks to Ellwood Elementary School will be paved.  Finally, the City is working on a slurry seal project that is expected to go out to bid the first week of July.

Learn the Latest on Fire Station 10

The City is excited about the addition of a new fire station in Western Goleta to serve our residents.  Please join us for a community meeting on Fire Station 10 on Thursday, March 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Ellwood School Multipurpose Room (7686 Hollister Avenue).  At the previous community meeting on November 17, 2016, the City received feedback from residents on the proposed Fire Station 10 project.  We took the feedback we heard and made updates which addressed some of the concerns expressed by neighbors. The revised plan will be shared at the upcoming March 16 meeting.

More information can be found here: www.cityofgoleta.org/projects-programs/building-development/fire-station-in-western-goleta.  To sign up for project updates via email or text, visit http://tinyurl.com/goletasubscriptions.

Your Input is Requested

The community is invited to provide input on its experience with the Planning and Environmental Review (PER) Department at the City of Goleta at a meeting on March 8. The City hired Citygate Associates, LLC, to conduct an organizational and operational review of the PER Department with the strategic objective of enhancing organizational operations for current and future needs.

Citygate will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Goleta City Council Chambers located at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B.  The purpose of this meeting is for customers and stakeholders to provide feedback on their experiences and perceptions of the PER Department to the consultants.

All five divisions of the PER Department are included in this review: Current Planning, Advance Planning, Building and Safety, Planning Commission/Design Review Board and Sustainability. No PER staff will be participating in the meetings so the public can speak freely.   Discussions about specific projects and/or proposals for ordinance changes will be redirected to a more appropriate venue.

If you cannot attend the meeting but want to provide feedback, please email Jane Chambers with Citygate Associates, LLC, at jchambers@citygateassociates.com by March 8th.