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.