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Goleta council authorizes LAFCO application to seek sphere of influence for Glen Annie and South Patterson

Goleta City Council · March 18, 2026
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Summary

By a 4–1 vote the council authorized staff to submit a sphere‑of‑influence application to LAFCO focused on the Glen Annie Golf Course and expanded South Patterson areas, and to return with a general‑plan amendment initiation. Ocean Meadows and North Fairview were removed from active pursuit in the proposed service‑area map.

The Goleta City Council on March 17 authorized staff to submit a sphere‑of‑influence application to the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for two unincorporated areas adjacent to the city: the Glen Annie Golf Course parcels and expanded South Patterson parcels. The council approved staff’s recommendation by a 4–1 roll call vote; Councilmember Kazdin voted no.

Staff explained the proposal updates General Plan figure 2‑4 (Potential City of Goleta service areas) to better align the city’s…

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