Daily Archives: September 4, 2024

Give Input on City’s CDBG Year-End Report

Public Review Period is Open Now through September 23

Every year, the City of Goleta looks forward to supporting those in need within our community through funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. This past year, over 10,000 people were assisted with CDBG funding. The City is required to submit a year-end report on its accomplishments called the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER provides an assessment of the City’s performance in meeting housing and community development goals in the adopted 2023-2024 CDBG Action Plan. The draft CAPER can be viewed at www.cityofgoleta.org/grants.

Comments on the draft CAPER are being accepted during a 15-day public review period beginning September 5, 2024, and ending September 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Comments should be submitted to: City of Goleta, Neighborhood Services Department, Attn: Cassidy Le Air, 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 or emailed to cleair@cityofgoleta.org.

The City Council will hold a public hearing on these matters on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at its regular Council meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. An agenda will be available ahead of time at www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas.

About the Community Development Block Grant

The City receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on an annual basis for the CDBG Program, which is intended to assist low-income citizens, people experiencing homelessness, youth, and seniors with essential services such as medical and dental care, food security, counseling, homelessness prevention, case management, and other needs.

The City also uses the majority of its CDBG allocation on capital projects that will benefit low—to moderate-income people and the disabled. Projects have included renovating City facilities and parks to meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) access standards, installing sidewalks in areas where they are lacking, and adding crosswalks.

Know Your District 2024

Election day is only a couple months away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This is another historic election for Goleta as registered voters who live in Districts 3 and 4 will have the opportunity to elect City Council members from the District in which they live for the first time. The 2022 election was the first By-District Election for the City where Councilmembers in District 1 and 2 were elected.

Watch this short video from City Clerk Deborah Lopez on the upcoming election. The video is also available in Spanish with the City’s Spanish Engagement Specialist.

Take a moment right now to find out what district you live in. It’s easy – click here for an interactive map that will show you what district you live in. Just type in your address in the search bar on the upper left-hand side of the screen.

No matter which of the four districts you live in, ALL Goleta residents will vote on the Mayor’s seat and on a City sponsored ballot measure (G2024).

Measure G2012 Agricultural Land Initiative Extension Measure.
Shall the measure be adopted extending the term of Measure “G2012” (“Heritage Farmlands Initiative”), requiring a majority vote of the people to redesignate or change the intensity of use for agricultural parcels within the City of Goleta of ten or more acres, by twenty additional years upon the expiration of the term of Measure “G2012” and to take effect on December 31, 2032?

Thank you for caring about the future of your City and doing your part to make your voice heard.

Learn more about the ballot measures and other election information www.CityofGoleta.org/Elections.

National Suicide Prevention Month

Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Goleta Beach on Sep. 28

The County of Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness invites the community to join in recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month by participating in events aimed at raising awareness and fostering support.

Among the key events this month is the Out of the Darkness Community Walk on September 28th at Goleta Beach. Sponsored by the Department of Behavioral Wellness in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this FREE event is part of a nationwide effort to unite communities in the fight against suicide. It offers a meaningful opportunity for individuals affected by suicide to come together, share their experiences, and raise awareness for suicide prevention. Together, we are stronger.

Suicide remains a critical public health issue, claiming over 47,000 lives annually in the United States, including more than 4,000 in California and 45 in Santa Barbara County in 2023 alone. National Suicide Prevention Month serves as a crucial reminder that, while suicide prevention is a year-round effort, this month provides a special opportunity to connect individuals with resources, spread hope, and reinforce the message that no one is alone—help is always available.

Despite strides in awareness, stigma surrounding mental health and suicide continues to be a barrier for many seeking help. It is the responsibility of every community member to help dismantle these barriers, engage in open dialogue, and support those in need.

Community Events in September:

  • September 10th: Suicide Prevention Virtual Vigil, sponsored by HopeNet Carpinteria. Log on at hopenetofcarp.org.
  • September 10th: Suicide Prevention Month Resolution at the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Santa Barbara. View online here.
  • September 28th: Out of The Darkness Walk at Goleta Beach, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Free to walk but registration must occur. Register to walk here.

If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call or text 988 for the Suicide Crisis Lifeline. Alternatively, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273- 8255, text TALK to 741741, or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

For more information about the County of Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness, visit https://www.countyofsb.org/274/Behavioral-Wellness. For assistance accessing Behavioral Wellness services, call the 24/7 Crisis Response and Services Access Line at (888) 868-1649.