Dear Goleta Neighbors and Friends of The Goodland Coalition,

As you might have noticed, we send you The Goodland Outlook only when issues affecting Goleta arise that we think you want to know about. Below is one issue that is really important. Telling you about such issues and what you can do and is in keeping with our mission of:

·    Advocating policies that protect, preserve, and improve Goleta’s unique character;

·    Encouraging and facilitating participation of Goleta residents in community planning and decision-making.

Please take a moment to read below and then, please take action that is vital to protecting and preserving Goleta and our natural resources.

On March 28, the Goleta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, and we need your voice to protect Los Carneros Creek and important habitat.

Heritage Ridge is a large development proposed for 332 rental units, 104 of which would be much-needed affordable housing, next to Los Carneros Creek in Goleta. As currently proposed, the project would not meet the City’s requirement for developers to protect our creeks with a minimum 100-foot buffer because it relies on using an outdated map that only artificially achieves a 100ft. setback from Los Carneros Creek. Instead, the project must be based on the current 2021 map of the creek as the correct basis for determining the minimum 100 foot setback established in Goleta’s General Plan.

The Goodland Coalition is one of 5 groups that has engaged Santa Barbara’s Environmental Defense Center to request a modest redesign to move the Project completely out of the creek buffer area defined with the updated map, and as required by Goleta City policies. Our requested change would still provide the same amount of housing for our community.

The Goodland Coalition is proud to be joined by, Citizens Planning Association, Sierra Club Los Padres Chapter, Urban Creeks Council, and Audubon Society to work with EDC to ensure this project provides the required 100-foot creek buffer, protection for sensitive habitat, and minimizes impacts to the important wildlife corridor. Goleta’s Planning Commission will take public comment regarding the project and its encroachment into the creek buffer on March 28.

If you care about safeguarding Goleta’s environmental protections HERE IS HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

1.  Register in advance to speak up at the March 28 hearing . The agenda with the link to register will be posted here. This hearing will be in the evening.

2.  Email your comments by Monday, March 28 at noon to Kim Dominguez at kdominguez@cityofgoleta.org

Talking Points to Consider in Your Comments:

·    The Heritage Ridge Project’s current design would destroy important wildlife habitat and encroach into Los Carneros Creek’s Streamside Protection Area.

·    I support a balanced approach which provides affordable housing that our community needs, protects the wildlife habitat and Creek, and upholds the City’s habitat and creek policies.

·    The City must use the current 2021 map of the Creek to determine the correct minimum creek setback.

Thank you very much for lending your voice on this important issue.

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Dear Goleta Neighbors and Friends of The Goodland Coalition,

As you might have noticed, we send you The Goodland Outlook only when issues affecting Goleta pop up that we think you want to know about, like the ones listed below. Telling you about these issues and what you can do about them is in keeping with our mission of:

• • Advocating policies that protect, preserve, and improve Goleta’s unique character;
• • Encouraging and facilitating participation of Goleta residents in community planning and decision-making.

Please review the “short take” below and then scroll down for details on what interests you most.

1. OPPOSE DANGEROUS OIL TRUCKING PROPOSAL

We are asking you to join The Goodland Coalition, the City of Goleta, the Goleta School Board, the Goleta Water Board, many Goleta residents and businesses, UCSB student groups, and other community and environmental groups in asking that the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission recommends denying ExxonMobil’s oil trucking project. We want to avoid the dangerous oil spills, risks of traffic shutdowns and increase in dangerous diesel emissions that will occur if this proposal succeeds.

2. SUPPORT CITY OF GOLETA’S APPEAL COUNTY APPROVAL OF A CANNABIS PROJECT IN WINCHESTER CANYON

Please join The Goodland Coalition and neighborhood groups supporting Goleta’s appeal of this project. The city is appealing because of two major concerns: the hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) hazards known to occur in the well water which will be used to irrigate cannabis growth, and an odor abatement plan for the outdoor grow using the most effective odor abatement technologies is needed.

3. PARTICIPATE IN REDISTRICTING OF SB COUNTY CITY OF GOLETA AND OF THE GOLETA WATER DISTRICT

As you may already know, redistricting is going on locally to adjust for the 2020 census population changes, and for transitioning Goleta and Goleta Water District to a process where we will be able to vote for only one representative for each, depending on where we live. This is your chance to weigh in on the process in each jurisdiction.

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1. OPPOSE DANGEROUS OIL TRUCKING PROPOSAL

The Goleta Goodland Coalition unanimously joined the City of Goleta, the Goleta School Board, the Goleta Water Board, many Goleta residents and businesses, UCSB student groups, and other community and environmental groups in asking that the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission recommends denying ExxonMobil’s oil trucking project.

Only some of the reasons we oppose it include the following: 

·     Danger from spills: ExxonMobil proposes trucking more than one billion gallons of crude oil via 25,000 round-trip truck trips a year for up to 7 years on our local 101 – on a windy stretch of road with a high accident rate.

·      Risk of freeway shut downs: Highway 101 the only freeway in or out of Goleta and oil tanker accidents have shut down the freeway for extended periods of time, including one incident that shut down the freeway during the Thomas fire when people were trying to evacuate. 79 tanker truck crashes have occurred in California in the last 21 years, 12 of which were in Santa Barbara County, leaving 56 people injured, 28 people dead and spilling over 100,000 gallons of oil.

·      Increased dangerous diesel emissions: ExxonMobil would be using diesel trucks, and according to the California Air Resources Board, “Diesel engine emissions are believed to be responsible for about 70% of California’s estimated known cancer risk attributable to toxic air contaminants.” 

What you can do: 

·      Email the Planning Commissioners today demanding they deny this dangerous proposal. ExxonMobil’s plan will result in more oil spills, air pollution, and increased climate change at a time when we need to pursue clean energy alternatives. Email your comments today to dvillalo@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.

·      Speak up virtually at the public hearings on September 29 and October 1. Please register in advance to give public comment. 

2. SUPPORT CITY OF GOLETA’S APPEAL COUNTY APPROVAL OF A CANNABIS PROJECT IN WINCHESTER CANYON

The City of Goleta is appealing the County of Santa Barbara’s recent approval of a cannabis project located just outside of the City’s limits near the Winchester Canyon Road neighborhood. The project calls for the development of approximately 17 acres of nursery and outdoor cannabis cultivation, and includes storage, drying and processing of the cannabis in two buildings on a property zoned for agricultural use located at 222 Winchester Canyon Road, about 0.5 miles outside of City limits.

The City’s has two major concerns about this project: 

The first relates to the hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) hazards known to occur in the well water which will be used to irrigate the outdoor cannabis nursery stock and cannabis being cultivated in the fields.

The second concern is the cannabis odor from the outdoor cultivation. Neighbors living down-canyon from the site have previously experienced nuisance cannabis odors when there was an unpermitted grow at this site. The project currently lacks an adequate odor abatement plan. Thus a plan must be required to control the cannabis odors which are expected to occur during the cannabis blooming and harvesting periods from June through November. The City’s issues are more fully explained at this link: https://www.cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/planning-and-environmental-review/county-cannabis-permitting

After the City files their appeal with the County (due 9/27), the next step in the appeal process is for a hearing of the project before the SB County Planning Commission, which at this writing, is expected to occur early in 2022.

Once The Goodland Coalition has further info about the timing of the appeal hearing, we will alert our readers on how to support the City in their appeal efforts. It will be very important that the County hear from Goleta residents. 

Please note that while a permit has been approved, with an appeal being filed, the project will not start their cannabis cultivation activities until there is resolution of the appeal.

For additional information about the project and the appeal process, please contact the County’s project planner Chris Schmuckal at cschmuckal@countyofsb.org or (805) 568-3510. 

3. PARTICIPATE IN REDISTRICTING OF SB COUNTY, CITY OF GOLETA AND OF THE GOLETA WATER DISTRICT 

As you may already know, redistricting is going on locally to adjust for the 2020 census population changes, and for transitioning Goleta and Goleta Water District to a process where we will be able to vote for only one representative for each, depending on where we live. 

You may also know that for the first time the City of Goleta and The Goleta Water District will be creating districts, and with one exception, will be electing City Council Members and Goleta Water District Commissioners BY DISTRICT, instead of at large. This will begin with the 2022 elections but the effort to create districts has started so it will be completed well before the 2022 elections. 

Yes, each of us will fall into one of four City of Goleta districts and one of five Goleta Water Districts districts, and we will be able to vote for only on people running in our respective districts. The exception is that everyone in Goleta will get to vote for Goleta’s Mayor (whose current term ends in 2024.) 

We, the public, are invited to provide input on all of these 3 redistricting efforts. So below are the websites for SB County, City of Goleta, and Goleta Water District where you will find information and videos on how you can provide your input via emails, workshops and remote testimony. You can even use online tools to actually propose boundaries for the new districts.

To learn how you can help determine the districts you will be living in for each of these jurisdictions, check out the websites below, and let your voice be heard.NOTE: Click here to see Agenda for Goleta Water Districts’ Redistricting Workshop Tuesday, September 28 at 6pm. http://www.goletawater.com/meetingdocs/document-gate.php?f=agendas/Agenda_for_Election_Code_10010_Hearing_9-28-2021_Final.pdf SB County: https://drawsantabarbaracounty.org/ City of Goleta: https://drawgoleta.org/ Goleta Water District: http://www.goletawater.com/about-the-district/transitioning-to-district-based-elections-for-2022 

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Dear Goleta Neighbors and Friends of The Goodland Coalition,

It’s been a while since we published Goodland Outlook 49. Despite the challenges associated with the pandemic, we have been BUSY, continuing to fulfill our mission of

• • Advocating policies that protect, preserve, and improve Goleta’s unique character;
• • Encouraging and facilitating participation of Goleta residents in community planning and decision-making.

Right now there are a number of big and complex projects coming to Goleta that will affect us all and future generations. Please review the “short take” below and then scroll down for details on what interests you most.

Also, here’s our shout out to healthcare workers and first responders.  Please note the latest vaccination update just in: The County Public Health Department COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinics are broadly available throughout the county and now accepting walk-ins without an appointment. 

Minors are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Click here for details https://publichealthsbc.org/vaccine/.

Now on with the latest news.

1. The June 1 Deadline to Save San Marcos Foothills Approaches There is still time to help

2. City of Goleta LED Street Light Project Cometh

This is a major project to light our city with more effective and efficient lighting while reducing “light pollution.”

3. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed 332 Unit Rental Project off Los Carneros Road is Available – Comments are due no later than June 14, 2021

4. Goleta Train Depot Design Is Moving Right Along

There is still time for the public to weigh in on the designof Goleta’s own working train depot

5. Goleta Water Update – Work is ongoing to assure the continued safe, dependable and affordable supply of water vital to families, agriculture and businesses. 

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1. The June 1, Deadline to Save San Marcos Foothills Approaches

Along with many other organizations and individuals, The Goodland Coalition has endorsed the Foothills Forever campaign to preserve this large parcel’s views and habitat for the public. However $10.8 million must be raised by the June 1 deadline. For more information or to lend your support, see https://www.foothillsforever.org/

2. City of Goleta LED Street Light Project Cometh

At its June 15^th Council meeting, the City will be approving its street light project to convert lighting on over 1300 city-owned street lights from the old High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights to LED lights.  This is a once-in-a-generation project that will change the night-time ambience of our neighborhood streets. 

The Goodland Coalition supports the City’s efforts to conserve energy and improve the quality of street lights in neighborhoods. Our goals, which we believe are shared with the City, are to: 

• • ensure that the illumination levels proposed are as close as possible to the minimum values needed
• • eliminate light pollution (light trespass, glare, “sky-glow” and over-lighting) to restore darkness to areas not needing to be lighted. 

What is important to know about this project? More than 60% of the city’s street lights use the HPS lights which are over 50 years old and will soon be replaced by LED lights. The new lights will be more cost- effective and efficient, saving energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and also saving on annual maintenance costs. 

The LED street lights will be Dark Sky friendly, fully shielded with no upward light emissions, resulting in a more focused light projected onto the streets and thus eliminating the orange glow coming from the current omni-directional unshielded HPS lights that have contributed to “sky glow.” The LED lights’ high color rendering index will help people see objects and their color at night better than under the current HPS lights.

Importantly, staff is recommending that 2700Kelvin LED lights be used for the city’s street lights (the LED lights in the City’s pilot project were 3000Kelvin). The 2700Kelvin lights are recommended by the American Medical Association for their lower emissions. (Read more about the topic here: AMA adopts guidance to reduce harm from high intensity street lights | American Medical Association (ama-assn.org)

Only the City-owned lights that are on concrete-like poles will be converted. Excepted will be 66 that have already been converted to 3000K LEDs during maintenance periods and those owned by Southern California Edison which are on wood, third party distribution poles. 

Where do I find out about the street lights to be converted in my neighborhood? See info and maps here: 637553706685041839 (cityofgoleta.org).  The Design Overview Report provides information about where and why various light wattages (which measures energy use) are proposed and also the lumens (light output) produced. Note that this report also describes several situations where street lights, because of their location, will have back-side shielding to prevent light trespass into backyards.  

The Design Map shows where street lights to be converted are located. Find the numbered map section where you live to see the street lights being converted in your neighborhood and the information in the legend regarding the proposed LED streetlight.  Note that lights marked with a gray dot are “out of scope” and not being converted. 

There may be some lights on this map which were over looked for back-side shielding or a situation where shielding is otherwise warranted. To remedy this oversight, you will need to make a request for the shielding to be added. Also, you may request that the 3000Kelvin LED lights previously installed during maintenance periods be replaced with the 2700 Kelvin lights to provide uniformity of street lighting.  However, as yet no funding has been identified to accomplish this. Please send your request with the light number for shielding or 3000 Kelvin light replacement to the City’s street light project manager, contact information below. 

The City’s Street Light Project has a lot of information beyond what is reported here, with periodic updates as to when events will occur. See link here LED Street Lighting Project | Goleta, CA (cityofgoleta.org). The City will be hosting a virtual town hall meeting with staff and the consultant to answer your questions about the project on May 17, so check the above link for time and access information. 

The Goodland Coalition believes that public input is very important for this transformational city-wide project:  If you have concerns about the City’s street light project and wish to let the Council know, you can do that by contacting the City’s project manager, Michael Winterizes, Assistant Engineer at 805-690-5120 or mwinnewisser@cityofgoleta.org and/or by sending an email to the City Council via the City Clerk cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org before their June 15^th meeting, or by commenting at that meeting, see agenda closer to the date: http://cityofgoleta.org/goletameetings.

3. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed 332 Unit Rental Project off Los Carneros Road is Available 

The Heritage Ridge Residential Project is a proposed 332 unit apartment complex. It will include 228 market rate rental units and 104 affordable rental units for very low and low income seniors and families. Also proposed to be included in this project is a two-acre neighborhood public park in the center of the site. The project site is 17.36 acres located east of Los Carneros Road/Overpass, south of highway 101 and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, and north of Camino Vista Road and Willow Springs apartments.  Water for this project had already been dedicated long ago.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for this project is available for review here Heritage Ridge Residential Project | Goleta, CA (cityofgoleta.org). The City invites and is accepting written comments on the adequacy and completeness of the environmental analysis and mitigation measures described in the Draft EIR until June 14, 2021. Question regarding the project and/or the review process can be directed to Mary Chang, Supervising Senior Planner, mchang@cityofgoleta.org or Stephanie Diaz, Contract Planner, sdiaz@cityofgoleta.org.  Ms. Chang and Ms. Diaz can be reached at 805-961-7543. 

4. Goleta Train Depot Design Is Moving Right Along

The Goleta Train Depot project was presented to Goleta’s Design Review Board (DRB) for a second advisory courtesy review on April 27, 2021. The revised drawing plans are moving in the right direction toward a “traditional style” train depot, which 52 percent of Goleta residents chose in March 2020. In addition to the DRB, several architectural historians and members of The Goodland Coalition (TGC) have been engaged in advising the project team. The goal is to ensure that an authentic “traditional” design be achieved. 

In the revised drawing plans presented by the project team of Jaime Valdez, Dept. of Goleta Neighborhood Services and Public Safety, and the architectural firm of Anil-Verma, the building height has been reduced from 85 feet to 45 feet. The gateway tower has been moved away from the main building and reduced in height.

There are some remaining issues that are still under review. For example, the skylights and faux roof monitor are modern elements which need to be removed or redesigned in a more traditional way. The landscaping plan needs revision to better reflect Goleta’s agricultural history. A DRB member suggested adding walnuts, citrus, or avocado trees to the plant palette. And the interior design needs to be reviewed again.

The Goleta Train Depot project will return to the DRB once the design is further along. In the meantime, to learn more you can view the video of the April 27, 2021 Design Review Board discussion on the Train Depot by clicking here https://goleta.granicus.com/player/clip/1565view_id=2&redirect=true. And you can communicate with Jaime Valdez at jvaldez@cityofgoleta.org.

5. Goleta Water Update 

The Goleta Water District (GWD) is operating the state water portion of their water supplies under two new contract amendments approved by the Board of Supervisors as the holder of the state water contract. The 25-year contract extension and changes to interest calculations offer the District more financial flexibility. Other contract changes will allow the District to participate on an equal footing with other state water contractors.

Up next will be the renewal of the 25-year Lake Cachuma master contract with the Bureau of Reclamation.

As are many other local government agencies, the Goleta Water District will move from an at-large to a district-based election system beginning with the November 2022 election. District areas will be drawn using data from the 2020 census.  Community input in drawing district lines is an important part of the process and more information on how to participate is forthcoming.

As many already know, The Goleta Water District serves the Goleta Valley but is a separate entity independent of The City of Goleta. The best way to keep up with developments on our water supply is to go to GWD’s website http://www.goletawater.com/ and/or sign up for GWD’s “eNEWS”newsletter here http://www.goletawater.com/newsletters-and-press/newsletters/#enews.

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Friends,  
The Goodland Coalition recently received the email below from Friends and Neighbors of Goleta (F.A.N.S. OF GOLETA.) We are using this edition of The Goodland Outlook to forward F.A.N.S email to you, and hope you will find it as informative and insightful as we did.

As always, please feel free to forward This Goodland Outlook to others who care about Goleta. * * * [email from F.A.N.S OF GOLETA starts here.] Important Goleta News About the March 3 Primary…and More F.A.N.sofGoleta<fans_of_goleta@cox.net> 2/9/2020 11:39 AM F.A.N.S. of Goleta (Friends And NeighborS of Goleta) is sending you this email because we think it is of interest to people concerned about the future of Goleta. 

Please forward this email to your friends and family.

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1. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING MARCH 3, 2020 PRIMARY 2. F.A.N.S OF GOLETA AND THE GOODLAND COALITION FOR GOLETA ENDORSE JOAN HARTMANN FOR 3RD DISTRICT SUPERVISOR (see which other key organizations and community leaders are endorsing Joan Hartmann) 3. GOLETA’S ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION GOING TO GOLETA CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL FEBRUARY 18, 5:30 PM 4. MORE GOOD NEWS FROM GOLETA

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1. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING MARCH 3, 2020 PRIMARY 

Santa Barbara County’s 3rd District seat is on the ballot this March 3, and it’s really important to Goleta residents who is elected.

As some know, most west Goleta residents are in SB County’s 3rd District, and are currently represented by Supervisor Joan Hartman. 

Some Goleta residents wonder if they should care who is elected County Supervisors, since we already have the City of Goleta. The short answer is YES. First, although it’s called a “primary,” the 3rd District election in March will be final if the winner receives more than half of the votes cast. 

Second, there are good reasons why Goleta residents need good representation by the SB County 3rd District Supervisor, as outlined in a recent item in the SB Independent copied below. Please have a look. 

Vote Joan Hartmann 

By Marian and Stephen Cohen, Goleta 

Friday, Feb 07, 2020 | 4:03pm

Why does it matter who is the 3rd District County Supervisor? If you have a city council, what’s left for county government to do? 

The answer is that the county covers a much broader range of services than city government, including health-care services for children, seniors, and the disabled; services for alcohol, mental health, and drug addiction; and public health programs for epidemic diseases (very timely right now!). It includes the District Attorney’s Office, jail, and probationary services; elections; and tax collection. Most cities contract with the county for police and fire services. County agencies like the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) monitor emissions from oil facilities. The Board of Supervisors oversees land use issues outside cities – including the Gaviota Coast, Goleta Beach, and huge swaths of open space. The county also has jurisdiction over most agricultural areas. 

Whoever occupies the 3rd District seat (covering a wide area from Goleta to Guadalupe, including the Santa Ynez Valley) is a crucial voice and vote on all these services. If they are competent and capable, we are well represented. If they promote special interests and aren’t committed to transparent, community-based governance, we are in trouble. 

Joan Hartmann has consistently proven herself to be an honest, highly capable representative of and for the 3rd District. We are fortunate to have her overseeing all of these areas. When you vote, on or before March 3, keep that in mind to ensure that those many services continue to meet our needs.  [end of Indy column]

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2. F.A.N.S OF GOLETA AND THE GOODLAND COALITION FOR GOLETA ENDORSE JOAN HARTMANN FOR 3RD DISTRICT SUPERVISOR (see which other key organizations and community leaders are endorsing Joan Hartmann)

F.A.N.s of Goleta encourage  Goleta residents in SB County’s 3rd District to re-elect Supervisor Joan Hartmann because of her many accomplishments benefiting Goleta and SB County. 

These accomplishments are reflected by who have endorsed her:– Local Sierra Club’s endorsement recognizes Joan Hartmann’s long time protection of the environment, especially fighting to end fracking and closing and removing Venoco’s Ellwood Oil processing facility.  

 – Santa Barbara County Firefighters’ and SB County Deputy Sheriffs’ endorsements show that Joan Hartmann’s dedication to keeping us safe.

– Community Leaders’ endorsements (including Goleta’s Mayor Paula Perotte) confirm that Joan Hartmann is the person people want to work with to deal with regional challenges such as water, traffic, high cost of housing. See what they are saying about Joan Hartmann at https://joanhartmannforsupervisor.org/endorsements/testimonials/

-The Goodland Coalition for Goleta that champions protection of Goleta’s agricultural lands and very carefully managed growth has endorsed Joan Hartman, confident that Hartman is the one leading the way for County cooperation in assuring a sustainable future.  To see even more community groups and residents endorsing Joan Hartmann, click here https://joanhartmannforsupervisor.org/endorsements/   

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3. GOLETA’S ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION GOING TO GOLETA CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL FEBRUARY 18, 5:30 PM

Following years of work and careful consideration by Goleta Staff, Planning Commission, City Council, and many, many public hearings involving residents and businesses, Goleta’s New Zoning Code is “ready for prime time” final consideration by Mayor Paula Perotte and City Council, final public comment and approval. 

This new code will provide the city staff, the public and those who live and work in Goleta much more clarity, consistency and predictability on how every square foot of land will be treated in Goleta. The new code finally brings Goleta’s new Zoning Code into line with Goleta’s General Plan. 

What is likely to be the final chance for the public to comment on and for the Council to approve the new zoning ordinance will take place in Council Chambers on the date and time noted in the caption above.To see the new, vastly improved new Zoning Ordinance (including revisions) click here Link  

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4. MORE GOOD NEWS FROM GOLETA There is so much good news coming from the city of Goleta including: Open House Kick-Off for the City’s Old Town Sidewalk Project on February 13  –  Community Update on Efforts to Create First Homelessness Strategic Plan – Opportunity to Weigh In on the Future of Goleta’s Creeks & Watersheds at Feb. 26 Workshop    Read all about it, either by clicking on any of these captions OR see the most recent city Newsletter “Monarch Press” here.

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Yikes! Mail-in voting for the March election has already started, so please forward this to your family and friends today.

F.A.N.S. of Goleta sent this to you because we believe you like to be informed on issues affecting Goleta.  If you’d rather not receive such information, please just reply, indicating CANCEL in the subject or body of your email and we will remove your name immediately. [email from F.A.N.S OF GOLETA ends here.] 

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October 31, 2019

Friends,   We are lucky to still live in a place where we can parti- cipate in guiding the future of our community. Yes, sometimes there is a LOT going on all at once. Still, this Goodland Outlook provides notice of several opportunities for Goleta residents to make our voices heard.   1. GOLETA’S NEW ZONING ORDINANCE DRAFT WILL BE TAKEN UP AT GOLETA’S CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT 5:30 PM   2. PUBLIC WORKSHOP TO PROVIDE INPUT ON THE BARON RANCH MASTER PLAN,   6-8PM, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT THE GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, 5679 HOLLISTER AVENUE   3. LAND USE PLANNING FOR A CHANGING CLIMATE: OUR COAST – A FORUM AT GOLETA’S COMMUNITY CENTER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 6:30PM SPONSORED BY CITIZEN’S PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF SANTA BARBARA   4. TAKE AN IMPORTANT SURVEY TO IMPROVE BIKING IN GOLETA & & & All the DETAILS: 1. GOLETA’S NEW ZONING ORDINANCE DRAFT WILL BE TAKEN UP AT GOLETA’S CITY COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT 5:30PM The public is encouraged to attend and/or comment on Goleta’s Draft New Zoning Ordinance (NZO). The Agenda for the 5:30PM Tuesday, November 5 City Council meeting is available now.   Goleta’s major Zoning Plan revision will potentially impact every single property in Goleta, where you live and shop, whether you own or rent . Please look at the agenda and staff report .  Excerpts from the City of Goleta statement about Tuesday’s meeting follow: “Mayor Paula Perotte wants Goleta residents to know what they are getting out of this process. She said, “The new code will clear up ambiguities and provide more useful detail than exists in the current code. The clarity and detail of the new code will promote consistency in how we deal with “like” situations, consistency in how residents and businesses are treated. We all want to be treated fairly and that starts with equal treatment in “like” situations. The new code will increase opportunities for people to learn when a project is coming forward, increase the instances when decisions must be made in public and in every instance provide the opportunity to appeal in a public setting.”… …”The focus of the staff presentation will be on key issue areas, but any topic will be open for discussion. Key topics will include: * City projects permitting requirements * Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) regulations pertaining to streamside protection areas, lagoon buffers, native oak woodlands and savannas buffers; * Inclusionary Housing requirements for rental units; * Residential care facilities in single-family and planned residential zones; and * Noticing of proposed development projects. During the November 5 meeting, Council will have an opportunity to receive public input on the NZO, and give policy direction concerning any needed changes to the document. Continued discussion on the NZO and possible adoption will occur on December 3, 2019.” [ end of Goleta’s statement.] TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: Come and testify. If you can’t attend, you can submit comments to Goleta’s Mayor Paula Perotte and City Council via the City Clerk at cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org       Or mail: Attn: Mayor and City Council and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117.  & & &   2. PUBLIC WORKSHOP TO PROVIDE INPUT ON THE BARON RANCH MASTER PLAN,   6-8PM, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT THE GOLETA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER AT 5679 HOLLISTER AVENUE In conjunction with the Third Supervisorial District and the Community Services Department, Parks Division, the, Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division of the Public Works Department has begun the process to develop a Master Plan for Baron Ranch, which is located on the Gaviota coast.   Click here to see a web page that contains links to the Save the Date fliers in English and Spanish, as well as a link to a survey:  http://www.countyofsb.org/pwd/baron.sbc  Click here to see more about Baron Ranch. The proposed objectives of this Master Plan are to:  Maintain the functionality of Baron Ranch as a buffer and mitigation site for the Division;  Ensure protection of environmental resources required under current and future permits from various regulatory agencies;  Identify and evaluate options for developing increased public recreational opportunities on Baron Ranch; and  Ensure that all activities are fiscally sustainable and to consider revenue generating opportunities to offset costs to ratepayers.  This workshop is a chance for the public to give 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann and SB County your comments on this important natural resource.   & & & 3. LAND USE PLANNING FOR A CHANGING CLIMATE: OUR COAST – A FORUM AT GOLETA’S COMMUNITY CENTER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 6:30PM SPONSORED BY CITIZEN’S PLANNING ASSOCIATION (CPA) OF SANTA BARBARA   The public is invited to CPA’s FREE community forum discussing climate change’s impacts on our coastal areas. There will be time for audience questions.   FORUM PANELISTS WILL INCLUDE ♦ Dr. Charles Lester, Director, Ocean & Coastal Policy Center, UC Santa Barbara Lester previously served as the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission.  ♦ Dr. Lisa Stratton, Director of Ecosystem Management, Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration, UC Santa Barbara ♦ Mo Lovegreen, Executive Officer, Department of Geography, Director, Campus Sustainability ♦ Garrett Wong, Climate Change Program Manager, Sustainability Division, County of Santa Barbara ♦ Moderator, Rachel Couch, Central Coast Project Manager, State Coastal Conservancy WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 6:30-9PM WHERE: Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta.     ADMISSION: Free    This event is the second of 4 in CPA’s “Community Land Use Planning In a Changing Climate” meetings to be held throughout the County. For more information contact Yeselle at 805-966-3979, citizensplanning.org.    & & & 4. TAKE AN IMPORTANT SURVEY TO IMPROVE BIKING IN GOLETA   Biking improvements help not only bicyclists’ safety and convenience. Improving biking in Goleta also reduces traffic congestion, parking shortages and gas prices for motorists So whether you are a bike rider or just want to share the roads safely with bicyclists, please read the important announcement below and take a few moments to fill out the survey. The following is from The City of Goleta] Calling all bike riders and fans of Goleta!  We need you to participate in a survey to share your thoughts on what it’s like to bike in Goleta.  Your feedback will help determine Goleta’s score in the 2020 PlacesForBikes ratings, which identifies the best U.S. towns for bicycling and rewards those that are improving the fastest. City Staff have been hard at work this past year to ensure bicycling in Goleta is better than ever.  Here are a list of improvements: Completed the Fairview Avenue bike lane and sidewalk project in front of Goleta Valley Library Completed the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan in 2018 and have started to implement many of the policies and procedures Constructed a new pedestrian crosswalk on S. Kellogg Avenue at the Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Constructed a portion of the Class I/Multi-purpose Path on the east side of Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park in preparation for the future Active Transportation Project San Jose Creek Multi-purpose Path  In the process of completing the design of many pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, and a path along Fairview Avenue/US 101 for infill We hope you will take time out to help Goleta’s Places for Bikes score by filling out the survey  here . Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of where, how, why or if you ride. Your responses help put Goleta on the map as a bike friendly city! [ end of Goleta’s statement.] Don’t delay, the survey ends soon.   & & & & & [END]  & & & & & P.S. Forward a link to this website page to your friends who may not be on our list.  FYI: CITY OF GOLETA CONTACT INFORMATION: To send an email to Mayor Perotte, city council members Aceves, Bennett, Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards and City Manager Greene, copy the following and past it into the TO: section of an email. pperotte@cityofgoleta.org, raceves@cityofgoleta.org, jkyriaco@cityofgoleta.org, skasdin@cityofgoleta.org, krichards@cityofgoleta.org, mgreene@cityofgoleta.org The Goodland Coalition | 5710 Hollister Ave. #234 | Goleta | CA | 93117 Friends,    This Goodland Outlook contains 4 important items that The Goodland Coalition wants to make SURE you are aware of.

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The Goodland Outlook #47 — September 28, 2019

Friends,    This Goodland Outlook contains 4 important items that The Goodland Coalition wants to make SURE you are aware of.   1. GOLETA’S NEW ZONING ORDINANCE MEETINGS CONTINUE AT GOLETA’S PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING, 6PM Monday, October 7. 2. LAND USE PLANNING FOR A CHANGING CLIMATE: GOLETA – A forum at Goleta’s Library, Thursday, October 3, 6:30PM sponsored by Citizens Planning Association of Santa Barbara. 3. NEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES – EVENING MEETINGS ONLY.  4. COME TO THE RIBBON CUTTING AND FUN AT OLD TOWN GOLETA’S NEWEST RECREATION AREA – Wednesday, October 2, 4-6PM.

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All the DETAILS:

1. GOLETA’S NEW ZONING ORDINANCE IS IN THE “HOMESTRETCH” at the GOLETA PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING, 6PM, Monday, September 9

1. GOLETA’S NEW ZONING ORDINANCE MEETINGS CONTINUE AT GOLETA’S PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING, 6PM Monday, October 7

The public is encouraged to attend and/or comment on Goleta’s New Zoning Ordinance (NZO). The Agenda for the 6 PM Monday October 7, 2019, Planning Commission Meeting will be available here.  

Goleta’s major Zoning Plan revision will potentially impact every single property in Goleta, where you live and shop, own or rent. Please look at the agenda and staff report when they are posted to identify and review sections you are most interested in. 

TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: Make your voice heard by attending the Planning Commission Meetings. If you can’t attend, you can submit comments to the Planning Commissioners via the City Clerk at cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org   

Or mail: Attn: Planning Commission and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117.  

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2. LAND USE PLANNING FOR A CHANGING CLIMATE: GOLETA – A forum at Goleta’s Library, Thursday, October 3, 6:30PM, sponsored by Citizens Planning Association of Santa Barbara (CPA)

The public is invited to CPA’s FREE community forum discussing climate change’s impacts on Goleta land use.

Forum Panelists will include:

♦ Director Peter Imhof, Goleta Planning & Environmental Review

♦ Selena Evilsizor, AICP Senior Planner, Santa Barbara County Long Range Planning Division

♦ Andrew Bermond, AICP Project Planner, Santa Barbara Airport

♦ Moderator: Rachel Couch, Project Manager, Coastal Conservancy Central Coast

WHEN: Thursday, October 3, 6:45-9PM

WHERE: Goleta Library Multipurpose Room, 500 N Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA ADMISSION: Free

This event is the first of 4 in CPA’s “Community Land Use Planning In a Changing Climate” meetings to be held throughout the County.

For more information call Yeselle at 805-966-3979 citizensplanning.org.  

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3. NEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES – EVENING MEETINGS ONLY STARTING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1.

Goleta’s major Zoning Plan revision will potentially impact every single property in Goleta, where you live and shop, own or rent. Just take a look at the major topic list in the paragraph after next that we culled from the staff report (you should really look at the agenda and staff report for yourself to review sections you are most interested in.)  

Major zoning code areas that will be covered at the Planning Commission meeting(s) include environmental, development and commercial issues. Below, see just SOME of these issues and the intent of the recommended changes.   

TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: If you can’t attend, you can submit comments to the Planning Commissioners via the City Clerk at cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org; 

Or mail: Attn: Planning Commission and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117. 

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

On the recommendation of Goleta’s volunteer Public Engagement Commission, the City Council approved starting its meetings in early evening. This will make it more convenient for people who work during daytime hours to attend the meetings or watch them on TV. In addition, it is hoped that it will increase the number of people who would consider serving on Goleta’s City Council.  

This new meeting schedule will begin at 5:30 PM, October 1, 2019, (with their closed session taking place at 4:00 PM). You can view the October 1 meeting agenda here. Meetings will continue to take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month and will start at 5:30PM on those dates. 

There are several ways to watch a meeting: –

Come in person to City Hall Council Chambers (130 Cremona Drive, Suite B); Live or at any time on the City’s website (https://tinyurl.com/GoletaMeetings)

Channel 19 live on Tuesday meeting dates, or rebroadcast on Wednesdays at 10AM and 5PM.

You can always check the City Calendar to confirm the meeting date. To receive City Council agendas via email or text message, sign up by clicking here. 

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4. COME TO THE RIBBON CUTTING AND FUN AT OLD TOWN GOLETA’S NEWEST RECREATION AREA – Wednesday, October 2, 4-6PM

Open Space. Clarify the requirement for open space in residential areas- 

Click here to see your invitation to the ribbon cutting and celebration of Goleta’s newest, multi-purpose recreation field, Wednesday, October 2, 4-6PM. The ribbon cutting will take place at 5679 Hollister Avenue (behind the Goleta Valley Community Center and adjacent to the Boys & Girls Club) 

Mayor Paula Perotte said, “In addition to the recently opened Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park in Old Town Goleta, this field shows the City’s commitment to creating spaces for the community to gather.”  

Besides the ribbon cutting, there will be fun activities for children. Mayor Perotte will also give a walking tour of the renovated one-acre site which includes new natural grass turf with gopher mesh for the field, new irrigation, a walking perimeter path, and a fitness station.

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FYI: CITY OF GOLETA CONTACT INFORMATION:

To send an email to Mayor Perotte, city council members Aceves, Bennett, Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards and City Manager Greene, copy the following and past it into the TO: section of an email.

pperotte@cityofgoleta.org, raceves@cityofgoleta.org, jkyriaco@cityofgoleta.org, skasdin@cityofgoleta.org, krichards@cityofgoleta.org, mgreene@cityofgoleta.org

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— The Goodland Outlook, September 5, 2019 —

Friends,  
There is so much going on now that the “summer lull” is over. This
Goodland Outlook contains four important items that The Goodland
Coalition wants to make SURE you are aware of.

1. GOLETA’S NEW ZONING ORDINANCE IS IN THE “HOMESTRETCH” — GOLETA PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING, 6PM Monday, September 9. 2. POTENTIAL FOR POWER OUTAGES. 3. AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP CLEAN GOLETA’S CREEKS WITH THE EDC . 4. NEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES – EVENING MEETINGS ONLY.

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All the DETAILS:

1. GOLETA’S NEW ZONING ORDINANCE IS IN THE “HOMESTRETCH” at the GOLETA PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING, 6PM, Monday, September 9

The public is encouraged to attend and/or comment on Goleta’s New Zoning Ordinance (NZO). The Agenda for the 6 PM Monday, September 9, Planning Commission Meeting has been posted and is available here. Or click here to see the staff report for this Planning Commission item directly.

Goleta’s major Zoning Plan revision will potentially impact every single property in Goleta, where you live and shop, own or rent. Just take a look at the major topic list in the paragraph after next that we culled from the staff report (you should really look at the agenda and staff report for yourself to review sections you are most interested in.)  

Major zoning code areas that will be covered at the Planning Commission meeting(s) include environmental, development and commercial issues. Below, see just SOME of these issues and the intent of the recommended changes.   

TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: If you can’t attend, you can submit comments to the Planning Commissioners via the City Clerk at cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org; 

Or mail: Attn: Planning Commission and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B Goleta, California 93117. 

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA). Strengthen the protections for all forms of environmentally sensitive areas such as stream sides- 

Open Space. Clarify the requirement for open space in residential areas- 

Visual Resource Protection. Strengthen protection of scenic view, including mountains, foothills, open space, natural landforms, and scenic easements and corridors

DEVELOPMENT ISSUES:

Fences and Hedges. Clarify requirements for fences, freestanding walls, and hedges located within the front setback – 

Parking Standards. Increases and changes to parking requirements – 

Trailers and Recreational Vehicle Parking/Storage. Revisions to trailers and recreational vehicle parking/storage; continued to be allowed within the front and side setbacks- 

Height. Revisions and methodology for measuring height – 

Design Review. Substantial revisions to Design Review Board (DRB) process and authority including moving final design approval back to the DRB.- 

Existing Development Plans. Changes and explanations for Nonconforming Uses and Structures- 

NEW Development Plans. An exemption added under which a Development Plan for single-family and multi-family development of up to four units would not be required in certain zones. 

COMMERCIAL ISSUES:

Cannabis Land Use Ordinance. Prohibition on cannabis drive-through uses and a prohibition on commercial industrial hemp as well as identifying where cannabis uses may operate and cannabis use parking standards- 

Mobile Vendors. Specific standards these types of business activity must meet in order to be exempted from permit requirements 

Again, click here to see the staff report for this Planning Commission item that includes all the details. Make your voice heard by attending the Planning Commission Meeting or sending an email. 

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2. POTENTIAL FOR POWER OUTAGES 

You have probably heard about Southern California Edison’s (SCE) plans to shut off power to prevent wildfires from high risk weather events.

Such planned outages could leave Goleta residents without power for up to 5 days. So NOW is the time to prepare and discuss with your family and roommates steps for dealing with such a shutoff. 

You can start by registering to receive emergency alerts from the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at www.ReadySBC.org.

Here are some resources to help you learn more and prepare:

• City of Goleta Website: Multi-Day Power Outages 
• Santa Barbara County One-Sheet: Preparing for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in Santa Barbara County 
• Southern California Edison’s PSPS Webpage 

To receive emergency information from the City of Goleta, go to https://tinyurl.com/goletaemergency, text Goleta Emergency to 468311, or call 805-961-7508. 

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3. AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP CLEAN GOLETA’S CREEKS WITH THE EDC 

The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) has five upcoming creek cleanups in Goleta this fall. EDC is a nonprofit law firm with a 40-year history of working to promote the health of our community by protecting clean water, clean air, and a clean environment.

Why a cleanup? This is an annual event to preserve Goleta’s creeks, protect wildlife habitats and provide clean drinking water which filters into Goleta’s groundwater basins. Our creeks are also an important part of our recreational opportunities, bordering our parks, walking and biking paths. 

Last year, over 100 volunteers and partners, including City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County, and Urban Creeks Council, removed 4,748 pounds of trash from Goleta’s creeks! Volunteers are needed this year to remove newly accumulated Goleta stream litter before winter rains wash it out to the Goleta Slough and Pacific Ocean.   

This year’s upcoming creek cleanup schedule is from 10am – 12pm on the following dates:

• September 7  – Glen Annie Creek
• September 14 (United Way Day of Caring) – San Pedro Creek
• September 28 (Creek Week) – San Jose Creek
• October 5 – Maria Ygnacio Creek
• October 26 – Atascadero Creek

For more information and to RSVP for EDC’s creek cleanups, please visit www.EnvironmentalDefenseCenter.org, call the EDC at 805-963-1622, or email Brian Trautwein, EDC Environmental Analyst/Watershed Program Coordinator, at btrautwein@environmentaldefensecenter.org. 

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4. NEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES – EVENING MEETINGS ONLY

Upon the recommendation of Goleta’s volunteer Public Engagement Commission, the City Council approved starting its meetings in early evening, no longer in the afternoon. This is to make it more convenient for people who work during daytime hours to attend the meetings or watch them on TV. 

This new meeting schedule will begin at 5:50 PM, October 1, 2019, (with their closed session taking place at 4:00 PM). Meetings will continue to take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month and will start at 5:50PM on those dates.

There are several ways to watch a meeting: Come in person to City Hall Council Chambers (130 Cremona Drive, Suite B)- Live or at any time on the City’s website (https://tinyurl.com/GoletaMeetings)- Channel 19 live on Tuesday meeting dates, or rebroadcast on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 

You can always check the City Calendar to confirm the meeting date. To receive City Council agendas sent to you via email or text message, sign up by clicking here.

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P.S. Forward a link to this website page to your friends who may not be on our list. 

FYI: CITY OF GOLETA CONTACT INFORMATION:

To send an email to Mayor Perotte, city council members Aceves, Bennett, Kasdin, Kyriaco, and Richards and City Manager Greene, copy the following and past it into the TO: section of an email.

pperotte@cityofgoleta.org, raceves@cityofgoleta.org, jkyriaco@cityofgoleta.org, skasdin@cityofgoleta.org, krichards@cityofgoleta.org, mgreene@cityofgoleta.org

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— The Goodland Outlook, April 15, 2019 —

Friends, There is SO much happening in Goleta that we think you want to know about. Ergo, this latest Goodland Outlook #45. Please share with your friends.

1. The Public is Invited to the CliffsNotes Version of Goleta’s Zoning Ordinance Revision (with Q & A and Refreshments)

2. Highlights of Goleta’s April 2019 State of the City

3. Save the Date –  GOLETA RALLY for PEDESTRIAN SAFETY at the FAIRVIEW SHOPPING CENTER, Friday, May 10, 2019, at 3PM

4. Santa Barbara Shores Tree Pruning and One Tree Removal at Santa Barbara Shores

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All the DETAILS:

1. The Public is Invited to the CliffsNotes Version of Goleta’s Zoning Ordinance Revision (with Q & A and Refreshments)   

Goleta’s Zoning Revision will affect every development and property where you live and work and all aroundThe Goodland Coalition, is hosting a briefing for the public at the Goleta Library at 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 25.

Take this quiz to decide if knowing about Goleta’s future zoning is of interest to you:

– Do you care if your next door neighbor in your residential neighborhood applies to re-zone his property to open a drive-thru hamburger stand? 

– Do you care if your ability to park your boat or RV near your house is reduced? 

– Do you care if the business next to yours installs a large, glaring movable sign that flashes night and day? 

– Do you care if development occurs within a few feet of a creek or environmentally sensitive area? 

– Do you care if someone builds a shopping center or a hotel before you have a chance to comment on much traffic it is likely to generate, or how it blocks mountain views, or what the building will look like? 

– Do you care if the buyer of the house next door tears it down and builds a replacement three-story house within 3 feet of your house? 

If you answer YES to at least 2 of the 6 questions above, you probably want to learn more about Goleta’s proposed zoning code changes. There is still time for your voice to be heard before the new code is approved by City Council. Here’s how:

Come to the Community meeting specifically on Goleta’s New Zoning Ordinance at 6:30PM, Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Goleta Library. “Superstars” from the City of Goleta will be there to provide the “CliffsNotes” version and answer your questions.

After a brief presentation, this will be YOUR chance to give input on how things should work in Goleta pertaining to current and future land use and development, and to ask questions. 

If you want to learn more on your own about the zoning ordinance revision process, click here: http://www.goletazoning.com/

You can also contact: Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager ( awells@cityofgoleta.org or 805-961-7500.)

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2. Video of Goleta’s April 2019 State of the City

Goleta’s Third Annual State of the City on April 4 took place at the Goleta Valley Community Center auditorium. You can see it by just clicking here  https://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/government-meeting-agendas-and-videos If the video is not yet on the site, please check back in a few days. And you can see the Noozhawk coverage here https://www.noozhawk.com/article/goleta_mayor_state_of_the_city_addressMayor Paula Perotte and City Manager Michelle Greene talked about…well…the state of Goleta and then they and staff answered audience questions.

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3. Save the Date – GOLETA RALLY for PEDESTRIAN SAFETY at the FAIRVIEW SHOPPING CENTER Friday, May 10, 2019 at 3PM

School kids, seniors, disabled, and all pedestrians deserve a SAFE way to navigate the Fairview Shopping Center without competing in the road with the multitude of vehicles rolling through the south end of the mall.   

After years of unanswered requests by the Fairview Center’s management, it’s time for their customers – that’s US – to step up, through impactful community action!

Please join The New Town Safety Goleta resident group rally to create ONE unified voice of reason and responsibility. Let’s get this sidewalk in place before a tragedy occurs, as even more traffic is brought into the Fairview Center with the reported arrival of two new large chain stores!

Meet at 3pm on the public sidewalk across Calle Real from the Cajun Kitchen. Rally materials will be provided. See you there! For questions contact New Town Safety NTGS805@yahoo.com

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4. Santa Barbara Shores Tree Pruning and One Tree Removal at Santa Barbara Shores

The City of Goleta just issued this important notice for Santa Barbara Shores residents.The City will be working to prune nine trees and remove one tree in the Santa Barbara Shores neighborhood on the following streets: Newport Drive, Sea Gull Drive and Santa Barbara Shores Drive. Work is anticipated to take place April 22 – 26, 2019, weather permitting. For safety purposes, residents will not be allowed near the work area.A pre-work survey will be conducted by Storrer Environmental on April 19 to ensure the work will not disturb various types of environmental resources.For questions, please contact:

• Lacy Wynant, Public Works Administrative Assistant, 805-968-6843
• Paul Medel, Public Works Manager, 805-968-6769

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P.S. Forward a link to this website page to your friends who may not be on our list. 

CITY OF GOLETA CONTACT INFORMATION:

To send an email to Mayor Perotte, city council members Aceves, Bennett, Kasdin, kyriaco, and Richards and City Manager Greene, copy the following and past it into the TO: section of an email.

pperotte@cityofgoleta.org, raceves@cityofgoleta.org, jkyriaco@cityofgoleta.org, skasdin@cityofgoleta.org, krichards@cityofgoleta.org, mgreene@cityofgoleta.org

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— The Goodland Outlook, March 26, 2019 —

Friends: It’s been a while since we published our last Goodland Outlook. We have been very busy, especially working on Goleta’s zoning ordinance revision (see below.) So now here is some of the latest the good news.

1. Come Celebrate the Jonny Wallis Old Town Park Opening Celebration on March 30 at 10AM
2.  Come to Goleta’s FREE Third Annual State of the City on April 4 at the Goleta Community Center on April 4 at 6PM
3.  Into the Home Stretch –Goleta’s Zoning Ordinance Revision
4.  Great News: Goleta Receives Grant for San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path 

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all the DETAILS:

1. Come Celebrate the Jonny Wallis Old Town Park Opening Celebration on March 30 at 10AM

The public is invited to join in the fun at the celebratory opening of Old Town Goleta’s Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, starting on Saturday, March 30, 10:00AM – 2:00PM. There will be food and fun activities (see schedule below.)

This park has something for kids and adults. It is located at 170 S. Kellogg Avenue (corner of Hollister and Kellogg Avenues). In addition to walking paths and picnic areas, included in the park are a basketball court, skating plaza, multi-purpose field, handball court, bocce ball court, ping-pong tables, pickleball court, walking paths, picnic areas.

Schedule of Events:

• 10:00 a.m. – Pickleball Demo
• 10:30 a.m. – Bankshot Demo
• 11:00 a.m. – RIBBON CUTTING
• 11:30 a.m.  – Tour of Park
• 12:00 p.m.  – Fitness Nodes Demo
• 12:30 p.m.  – Skateboard Demo followed by Instructional Support
• 1:00 p.m.    – Bocce Ball Demo
• 1:30 p.m.    – Tennis Court Net Set-Up

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2. Come to Goleta’s FREE Third Annual State of the City, at the Goleta Community Center on April 4 at 6PM

The public is invited to Goleta’s Third Annual State of the City on Thursday, April 4 at 6PM. It will take place at the Goleta Valley Community Center auditorium (5679 Hollister Avenue). Spanish translation is provided.

Mayor Paula Perotte and City Manager Michelle Greene will talk about…well…the state of Goleta and then will answer your questions.

If you can’t be there you’ll miss out on the refreshments and the chance to ask questions. But still, the event will be rebroadcast on Goleta TV (without cookies) on channels 19/104.148. A video will also be available on the Goleta’s website at www.cityofgoleta.org.

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3. Into the Home Stretch –Goleta’s Zoning Ordinance Revision

As you may know, efforts are continuing to revise Goleta’s Zoning Ordinance so it will be in line with Goleta’s General Plan. This is a massive effort. But you can get our briefing customized for you, just by attending a community meeting we are hosting (with refreshments.) Come to the Goleta Library at 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 25.

Also, the City of Goleta workshops continue, with a schedule as outlined below.

“Why should you care about zoning?” you may ask. If you answer YES to at least 2 of the 6 questions below, you probably should care:

• – Do you care if your next door neighbor in your residential neighborhood applies to re-zone his property to open a drive-thru hamburger stand?
• – Do you care if your ability to park your boat or RV near your house is reduced?
• – Do you care if the business next to yours installs a large, glaring movable sign that flashes night and day?
• – Do you care if development occurs within a few feet of a creek or environmentally sensitive area?
• – Do you care if someone builds a shopping center or a hotel before you have a chance to comment on how the building blocks mountain views or what the building will look like?
• – Do you care if the buyer of the house next door tears it down and builds a three-story house in its place within 3 feet of your house?

Yes, the new zoning ordinance will affect every single property and development in Goleta. So, how can you get informed and participate? There are 2 easy opportunities, without having to go to get your Planning School Degree:

1. We at The Goodland Coalition are inviting the public to a community meeting specifically on Goleta’s New Zoning Ordinance 6:30PM, Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Goleta Library. “Superstars” from the City of Goleta will be there to provide the “Cliff Notes” version and answer your questions.

– Amaze your friends and family with your sudden knowledge of land use and zoning!

– Ask questions about issues that will affect you.

– Give your input on how things should work in Goleta pertaining to current and future land use and development.

2. In addition, if you want your voice to be heard on zoning issues, here are some important dates of special Planning Commission meetings that you can attend and weigh in on specific topics in the draft New Zoning Ordinance

• Workshop 5: Monday, April 8, 2019, 6:00 pm
  Topics: RV Parking, Parking Reductions, Signs, and Lighting
• Workshop 6: Thursday, April 11, 2019, 6:00 pm
  Topics: Housing, Community Assembly, Mobile Vendors, Accessory Uses, and Energy
• Workshop 7: Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:00 pm
  Topics: Remaining Issues and General Feedback
• Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop: Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 6:00 pm
  Topics: NZO Finalization and Adoption Process

The Workshops are hosted at City Council Chambers, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, CA 93117

To learn even more about the zoning ordinance revision process, click here: http://www.goletazoning.com/

You can also contact: Anne Wells, Advance Planning Manager (awells@cityofgoleta.org or 805.961.7500).

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4. Great News: Goleta Receives Grant for San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path 

The City of Goleta recently announced receiving a $14 million grant on January 30, 2019, for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path. This path will fully connect the regional bike/pedestrian network to Goleta Beach and the Coast Route Trail in the south.

This north-south connection will improve safety and access to the schools, shopping, services, and Goleta Neighborhood Clinic north of US 101 and the Class 1 bike path to the south, providing access especially to UCSB to the west, and to the County and City of Santa Barbara to the east.

The City will work on the conceptual design and environmental phases of the Project, hoping to construct the path in 2019-2020.

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P.S. Forward a link to this website page to your friends who may not be on our list. 

— The Goodland Outlook, August 15, 2018 —

1.  Come to the Workshop on the draft Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan and 2018 Implementation Plan. Thursday, August 16 at 6PM

2.  Come to Goleta’s Dam Dinner, Saturday, August 18, at 5-7PM

 3. Apply for the Goleta Library Board of Trustees

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DETAILS:

1, Come to the Workshop on the draft Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan and 2018 Implementation Plan. Thursday, August 16 at 6PM

The City of Goleta is holding a workshop this Thursday, August 16 at 6PM on the long-awaited draft Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan and 2018 Implementation Plan. Your participation in the City’s workshop will help you become more informed about these plans, ask questions, and provide feedback to City staff and consultants. The plans will be considered by the City Council at a Council meeting on September.

Below you will find Goleta’s announcement and details about the workshop.

If you agree that the monarch butterfly aggregations in Ellwood are important ecological, educational, economical, and aesthetic assets to our community, it’s really important that you make your voice heard. Here are some key points that need to be emphasized if you want to make sure the Goleta Crown jewel is protected and preserved: 

• The highest priority of the Habitat Management Plan should be maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the eucalyptus forest that attracts and shelters the monarchs.
• Our Ellwood open spaces should remain as natural feeling as possible, without obtrusive signage or barriers, while protecting its resources.
• Eucalyptus trees should be replanted in the locations where the City removed them last fall to maintain the clearly preferred habitat and microclimate for the butterflies.
• The wishes of Goletans should be a very important part of this decision-making process.

[city of Goleta’s Posting]

The City is hosting a family-friendly public workshop on the Ellwood Mesa Habitat Management Plan and Implementation Plan on Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Goleta City Hall Council Chambers. The workshop will include a discussion and review of the draft plans, available now at the link or copy/paste into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/HabitatManagementPlan.

 The City is looking for your questions, comments and feedback on the plan.

Thursday, August 16 6:00 p.m. Goleta City Hall Council Chambers (130 Cremona Drive, Suite B)

The Ellwood Mesa Habitat Management Plan guides the approach and methods the City of Goleta follows to manage and improve the Ellwood Mesa eucalyptus forest for the benefit of the overwintering behavior of the monarch butterfly, other wildlife, and the public’s use and enjoyment.

Two key local policy documents drive the protection of the monarch butterfly: the Goleta General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and The Ellwood-Devereux Coast Open Space and Habitat Management Plan.

The Implementation Plan presents work tasks to be accomplished in 2018 for the maintenance and preservation of Ellwood Mesa.

The focus of the work this year is to protect and enhance habitat for monarch butterflies and other wildlife and to sustain natural habitat on Ellwood Mesa to support wild species and benefit public use and enjoyment of this open space area. Actions delineated are directed toward protection and improvement of individual trees, as well as restoration of areas where trees have died.

We hope to see you at the workshop!

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2. Come to Goleta’s Dam Dinner, Saturday, August 18, at 5-7PM

[city of Goleta’s Posting]

Get ready for the annual Goleta Dam Dinner on Saturday, August 18! Taking place from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Los Carneros Dam.

This casual community event is a great way to spend the evening with family and friends. Share a meal together while enjoying music from the Salt Martians and the beautiful surroundings. Bring your dinner or purchase food from the on-site food truck (Neighbor Tim’s BBQ). If you’re feeling friendly, bring a dessert to share. Water, beer & wine will be sold along with our awesome t-shirts. Parking is available in the Stow House/Goleta Depot parking lot at 304 N. Los Carneros Road or along La Patera Lane.

Please register in advance so we can plan for enough tables and chairs. Keep in touch by liking us on Facebook (@DamDinner and use #OhDam.

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