From: [email protected]
To: City Clerk Group
Subject: Library Closure
Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 8:29:32 AM
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Hi. Re the above, I was at a recent League of Women Voters meeting where the library closure was mentioned and a member of the panel (the Mayor I think) suggested that the former Bed, Bath and Beyond site might fit the bill. It's large, has the handicapped accessibility already in place and parking would be no problem. It would also be close enough to the present location not to interrupt the after-school programs for the neighborhood kids.
I have concerns about the possible relocation to the Community Center because traffic is such an issue on that stretch of Hollister that I think many people just wouldn't want to go there.
Maybe there's another large warehouse-type facility in Goleta that could work, although I'm sure the council is already looking at that.
Please could you pass on my e-mail to the Council for their consideration at the next meeting?
Thank you!
Annette Winter
From: Madelyn
To: Luz Reyes-Martin
Cc: City Clerk Group
Subject: Library Location - Bed Bath & Beyond retail space Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 8:19:00 AM
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Dear Councilmember Reyes-Martín,
As you know, the Bed Bath & Beyond store in the Fairview Shopping Center is vacant. It is extremely unlikely they will get a tenant. Has anyone from the City contacted them to ask it they'd like to rent the space for a nominal $1 / year as a philanthropic gesture to the city? It's a large space, still has shelving, has restrooms, is air-conditioned, and has plenty of parking.
This is the listing:
https://www.hayescommercial.com/listings/?
propertyType%5B0%5D=retail&propertyLocation%5B0%5D=goleta&quickSearch Sincerely,
Madelyn Cole, 537 Arundel Rd, Goleta
From: Molly Kuhn
To: City Clerk Group
Subject: Library location
Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 9:00:25 AM
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Hello,
Te: Library temporary location
Is the old Bed Bath and Beyond location an option? Also, the community center would work.
None of the schools have air conditioning so I don’t see why that’s a problem for the library.
Molly Hughes
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Molly Kuhn
[email protected]
(805) 459-6845
From: Susan Shields
To: City Clerk Group
Subject: Relocation of library
Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 9:13:23 AM
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I live in Santa Barbara but have a Goleta library card owing to the fact that the SB library system no longer subscribes to the Black Gold system I frequently reserve books at Goleta. I suggest the Goleta City Council consider using the Goleta Community Center as a temporary home for two reasons: there is ample parking and it can be reached reasonably easily driving from the east and thereby avoiding the traffic in downtown Goleta. Failing that it would be vital to find alternative space that people can visit in person as a library is a vital physical resource for the community in many ways, even a life-saver for some. It has been suggested that Goleta patrons may go to the SB library instead but that does not work well for people who have no car and must rely on the bus. This is an important decision that the city council must make and I urge you to take it very seriously.
Susan Shields
3033 Calle Rosales, SB 93105
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From: Annette Shimada
To: City Clerk Group
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Creative idea for library closure
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 7:39:06 AM
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Hello! I saw the Noozhawk article about Goleta library closure and temporary library option.
Perhaps shuttle service to the newly reopened SB library is possible and cost effective? Warm regards,
Annette Shimada
Noleta Resident
From: Anton Hoffmann
To: City Clerk Group
Subject: Library - Option 3
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 7:15:11 AM
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I think option 3 is essential!
The council was given three options: 1) house services in the recently reopened Goleta Valley Community Center, 2) purchase portables for the community center parking lot to house services, or 3) find a building to lease and turn into a library during construction. --
anTon Hoffmann
"Resentment nails you to your ruined past." Jean Amery
From: josie castagnola
To: City Clerk Group
Subject: Goleta Library
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:44:33 PM
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Hello city of Goleta,
Please consider renting the vacant space in Fairview Shopping center ( Bed Bath & Beyond) for the library during the construction.
Plenty of parking for everyone and shopping convenience and children from local schools. Every wins and no traveling to Hollister avenue congestion and construction.
Thank you,
Josie Castagnola