Do you know about Goleta’s City Assist online tool? It’s a fast and easy way for you to let us know of any problems or concerns you encounter in our community. Examples include: abandoned vehicles, broken or fallen tree limbs, elevated sidewalks, construction work without permit, and many more. By using City Assist, the City is able to track the most common problems and concerns and make sure everyone receives a response.

The City’s Neighborhood Services Department oversees City Assist and that your submission is handled appropriately. Staff review requests as they come in, ensure that they are routed to the correct department and staff person, and monitor the length of time it takes to close a case. City Assist is checked by staff Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and is constantly evolving to meet the City’s needs.

For more in-depth information on specific problems/concerns, such as homelessness, Santa Barbara Airport Aircraft Noise Complaints and others, please click here. If you have a problem or concern to report, please use City Assist at www.CityofGoleta.org/CityAssist.

Goleta Residents – Find Out if You Qualify!

The City of Goleta is proud to be a member of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Consortium and support Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County’s (Habitat Santa Barbara) home repair programs for qualifying Goleta residents. These include the Critical Home Repairs program and A Brush with Kindness program.

The Home Repair program provides critical repairs, modifications, and maintenance specific to each homeowner’s lifestyle to preserve their home. Habitat Santa Barbara provides low-income homeowners with free interior and exterior home repairs. Repairs under this program address health, safety, and security issues including accessibility improvements and repairs that support aging in place.

A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) is an exterior home preservation service offered to low-income homeowners struggling to maintain their home. ABWK supports a homeowner’s evolving needs due to age, disability, or family circumstances; the program helps low-income homeowners reclaim pride and peace of mind. Volunteer teams assist with painting, landscaping, and minor exterior repairs, at no cost to the homeowner.

How to Qualify:

• Own and occupy a home in Southern Santa Barbara County that is in need of home repairs
• Meet the income guidelines
• Possess, or be willing to acquire, Homeowners Insurance
• Be willing to partner with Habitat Santa Barbara

Learn more and apply at sbhabitat.org.

Deadline to Apply is March 17

Are you interested in helping the City of Goleta find ways to engage the community to participate in local government? If so, you should consider applying to be on the City’s Public Engagement Commission (PEC). The City is currently looking to fill one vacancy on the PEC.

The PEC advises the City Council on ways to improve public outreach and increase public engagement. It has provided recommendations to the City Council on moving to evening-only meetings, directly electing the Mayor, and district elections.

The seven-member commission meets every other month. Members are compensated at the rate of $50 per meeting. To be eligible to apply, candidates must reside within Goleta City limits. There is one vacancy, which would fill an unexpired portion of a term ending November 2023.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.cityofgoleta.org/BoardsCommissions. Additional information can be provided by emailing cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org. Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 17 at 5:00 p.m.