Author: Lea Boyd

After a brief disruption, the Senior Nutrition Program lunches have resumed at Veterans Memorial Hall. Operated by the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, the program was canceled on March 16 due to unforeseen circumstances. The City of Carpinteria assists by providing the facility space but does not manage or operate the program. We appreciate the community’s patience during this disruption to an important service.

A special joint meeting to consider new 2025 state housing laws will be held with the City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board Meeting on Monday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. Members of the public may attend the meeting at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., or view the meeting live at https://carpinteriaca.gov/, on Government Access Television Channel 21 or by logging into the Zoom webinar.

Additional details and numerous ways for the public to provide comments can be found at https://cityofcarp.co/agendas.

The City of Carpinteria is looking for motivated individuals to join our team! Currently we have several positions to fill. Please consider whether these jobs might be a good fit for you or someone you know!

• Accounting Specialist/Accounting Technician – Application window closes March 18: Our Accounting Specialist/Accounting Technician is a skilled and customer-focused accounting position in our Administrative Services Department. This flexibly staffed position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of essential financial functions—from payroll and accounts payable to revenue tracking and audit support.
• Lifeguard Program Coordinator – Application window closes March 25: Lifeguard Program Coordinators support the safe and efficient operation of the City’s aquatics programs, including activities at the Carpinteria Community Pool and the Junior Lifeguard/Beach Programs by providing daily leadership, staff support, and operational oversight to ensure programs are conducted in a safe, organized, and positive environment.
• Maintenance Worker I – Application window closes March 22: Maintenance workers support the maintenance and repair of streets, rights-of-way, fleet, parks, and facilities.
• Library Technician – Application window closes March 29: This part-time position will primarily support the Carpinteria Community Library’s Literacy Program, working with adult learners, volunteer tutors, and community partners to expand access to education and empower individuals through literacy.

Learn more about these positions on our website HERE.

The City of Carpinteria thanks the Carpinteria Morning Rotary Club and the Carpinteria Lions Club for their generous combined donation of $10,000 in support of the Tomol Interpretive Play Area.

This funding allows us to maintain a safe, fun and educational play experience at this popular park!

On March 9, the Carpinteria City Council honored the clubs with a Mayoral Recognition for the crucial support.

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m. Members of the public may attend the meeting at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., or view the meeting live at https://carpinteriaca.gov/, on Government Access Television Channel 21 or by logging into the Zoom webinar.

The following topics are highlights of the agenda. Additional details and numerous ways for the public to provide comments can be found at https://cityofcarp.co/agendas.

• Introduction of Dan Stefano, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Fire Chief.
• Mayoral Recognitions to Morning Rotary & the Lions Club for their combined donation of $10,000 in support of the Tomol Interpretive Play Area.
• 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
• Amendment No. 9 to Agreement with Dewberry for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
• Mid-Year Budget Report Including Appropriation Adjustments and Authorized Full-Time Positions List.
• Public Hearing to Consider Objections, Protests, and Public Testimony and to Conduct the Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding for the Formation of Carpinteria Landscape
• Maintenance District No. 2025-1 and the Levy of Assessments Commencing Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
• Public Hearing to Consider Objections, Protests, and Public Testimony and Conduct the Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding for the Formation of the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District and the Levy of Assessments Commencing Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

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Mark your calendar for the opening of Junior Lifeguard registration: March 16 at 6 p.m.

This year’s program has a few new elements that we’ve introduced based on parent feedback:

• New Two-Session Model: The program will be split into two separate 4-week sessions
• New Start Time: Daily schedule is now 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• New After Camp Program: This add-on will extend the day from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for families interested in a longer day.

Please note: Swim tryouts must be completed if your child is new to the program or moving from Minis to C’s, it is required that they sign up for and complete a tryout.

For all the important details, visit cityofcarp.co/jgs

Significant progress has been made on the Linden Avenue Improvements Project, and construction detours are expected to wrap up by the end of next week.

Currently there is a detour in-effect outside of normal 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. construction hours.

• CLOSED: Northbound Linden Avenue between Carpinteria Avenue and Sawyer Avenue
• OPEN: Southbound Linden Avenue between Carpinteria Avenue and Sawyer Avenue

The improvement project will enhance appearance, safety, and functionality for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers along Linden Avenue between Carpinteria and Sawyer avenues.

Several upgrades are coming with the completion of the project:

• Pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle facility enhancements
• Pavement resurfacing
• Storm drain facility upgrades

We’ll close City Hall briefly on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 26 for our all-staff quarterly meeting. Thank you for your understanding. We try to minimize our impact on the public while also ensuring that our entire team has an opportunity to meet periodically for the benefit of Carpinteria!

The Carpinteria Architectural Review Board will consider the proposed Surf Cottages Condominiums its next regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.

The preliminary review is for the remodel and addition of a second story to an existing single-family dwelling, and construction of a new two-story two-unit building, to create a total of three condominium units on the property located at 4716 Seventh Street.

Members of the public may attend the meeting at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., or view the meeting live at https://carpinteriaca.gov/, on Government Access Television Channel 21 or by logging into the Zoom webinar. Additional details and numerous ways for the public to provide comments can be found at https://cityofcarp.co/agendas.