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Council adopts Neighborhood Services work program; library relocation and homelessness services highlighted
Summary
Council approved the Neighborhood Services Department’s FY 2025–26 priorities, including management of the temporary library site during the Goleta Valley Library remodel, continued homelessness outreach and supportive-housing efforts, parks projects (splash pad, Matilija, Stow Grove master plan) and emergency preparedness.
The City Council unanimously adopted the Neighborhood Services Department’s FY 2025–26 work program after Director Erin Plummer outlined staff accomplishments and next-year priorities for parks and recreation, homelessness services, grant programs, emergency readiness and libraries.
Plummer described department staffing and recent accomplishments: the Beaulaton (Builton) Library opening in February, completion of a community garden and phase work at Armidos Park, and ongoing supervision of the Goleta Community Center (GCC). She said the department will manage temporary library programming and a…
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