Daily Archives: October 3, 2017

The Return of Halloween Parking Restrictions

Halloween brings more than costumes and candy, the extra visitors to Isla Vista can cause parking problems for residents. City staff has worked collaboratively with local residents and law enforcement to ease the impacts by implementing a successful parking permit program. Launched in 2014, it will return for its fourth year this October. The parking restrictions are 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 23. 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 27, 2017, to 7:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017; and
  • 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017, to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, October 29, 2017

The overnight parking restrictions will not affect AYSO soccer games or others 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 23, please contact the City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department at 805-961-7558 to make arrangements for a replacement.

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

First Public Engagement Commission Selected

Council has selected the commissioners for the City’s first Public Engagement Commission. These seven members are charged with looking for opportunities and ways to increase public engagement in City government.  More specifically, the Commission will make recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to:

  • Whether the City should become a charter city;
  • Whether councilmembers should be paid greater compensation, and, if so, how much;
  • Whether regular City Council meeting should be scheduled after 5:00 p.m.;
  • Whether the directly elected mayor’s term should be 4 years;
  • How to increase resident participation in government;
  • The district mapping process in determining district lines for future district elections; and
  • Any other matters as directed by the City Council.

The new commissioners are: Sherry Bliss, James Kyriaco, Barbara Massey, Pedro Paz, Beth Schneider, Silvia Uribe and Rey Ybarra. The first meeting is October 26 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers (130 Cremona Drive). If you are interested in receiving the agenda and additional information, sign up here.

Join Us for a Volunteer Recognition Reception

Join us on Thursday, November 2, at the Goleta Valley Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue) for a Celebration of the City’s volunteers, recognizing their hard work and accomplishments over the last 15 years. Help us celebrate those who have served on any of our Boards and Commissions, been a Butterfly Docent, or are our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers. The Volunteer Reception is from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Immediately following the reception, the City will host its Project Open House.

We hope to see you there!

Save the Date!

You are invited to the City of Goleta’s Project Open House on Thursday, November 2 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Goleta Valley Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). This informal event lets you browse various stations to learn about the topics that interest you. Get the latest on the Hollister / Kellogg Park & Community Garden, Historic Preservation project, emergency preparedness programs, Goleta Library updates, pedestrian & bicycle projects, the new Zoning Ordinance and more. This is your chance to speak with City of Goleta staff and consultants to learn more about the projects and programs taking place.  Spanish translation will be available.