Author: Lea Boyd

Carpinteria, will you be prepared when disaster strikes? Free disaster preparedness classes are available in English and Spanish throughout the fall through LISTOS. Class curriculum includes identifying hazards and risks, making a communication plan and a family reunification plan, emergency supplies, utility shutoff and much more. Sign up for classes https://forms.gle/MsFFAaDguo1EkYzW8

English

• Sept. 20 and 21, 6 to 8 p.m. on Zoom.
• Oct. 11 and 12, 6 to 8 p.m. on Zoom.
• Oct. 13 and 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom.

Spanish

• Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in-person in Santa Maria.
• Oct. 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6 to 8 p.m., in-person in Goleta.
• Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom.
• Oct. 14, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in-person in Fullerton.

The City of Carpinteria proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month and encourages all members of the community to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanics in our community and the importance of social justice and fair representation for the Hispanic community. Hispanics, who make up 46% of the City’s population, increasingly impact the political, economic and social growth of our community and state. Generations of proud, hardworking, enterprising Latin Americans have contributed to and have strengthened our community.

The City has resumed normal street sweeping services. In the coming months there may be minor adjustments to the schedule for efficiency. Residents will be notified well in advance of any major changes in routes if that need is identified.

At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Carpinteria City Council proclaimed September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month. The risk of suicide decreases when mental health well-being is focused on and promoted. The City promotes awareness of the importance of tending to our mental health, acknowledges that those living with mental health disabilities are deserving of care and understanding, and recognizes the need to address suicide prevention on a daily basis. We works collaboratively with Santa Barbara County Department of Behavior Wellness, County Public Health and HopeNet of Carpinteria and appreciates the resources and services they offer to the Carpinteria community in preventing suicide.

To recognize the important role of local service organizations, the City of Carpinteria has designated Sept. 11-17, 2023 as Celebrate Community Week. At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Carpinteria City Council unanimously approved a proclamation that was accepted by members of local service groups, including Carpinteria Lions Club and local Rotary Clubs. During Celebrate Community Week, the City displays banners in the Downtown “T” with the name, motto and/or logo of local service organizations.

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District will hold its annual 9/11 Memorial ceremony on Monday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Carpinteria Fire Station, 911 Walnut Ave. The brief ceremony will serve to remember loved ones lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. All members of the public are invited to attend.

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 11 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://bit.ly/462vAT9 .

• Proclamation declaring Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
• Proclamation Proclaiming September 2023 as “Suicide Prevention” Month.
• Proclamation Designating the Week of Sept. 11-17, 2023 as Celebrate Community Week.
• Carpinteria Valley Museum of History presentation by Executive Director/Curator Jayme Yahr.
• Request to waive accrued interest on the property lien at 4745 Carpinteria Avenue related to an unpaid assessment from 1981.
• Amendment to the lease with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for Submerged Pipelines Serving Platforms Gail and Grace in City Submerged Lands.
• Special Event Permit Application for the 2023 California Avocado Festival.
• Amendment of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to add regulations pertaining to scooter use at the Carpinteria Skate Park, 5781 Carpinteria Avenue.
• An urgency ordinance adding Chapter 7.04 (“Just Cause for Termination of Residential Tenancy”) to a new Title 7 (“Housing Regulations”) of the Carpinteria Municipal Code.

Join us on Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 am to noon at any of the following locations in the City of Carpinteria: Carpinteria State Beach, Jelly Bowl Beach, and Franklin Creek Park.

We need your help to clean our local beaches and inland areas! Learn how to participate at ExploreEcology.org/CCD. Please bring your own supplies. For trash disposal, 5-gallon buckets or grocery bags work well.

Much to the delight of the community, the Carpinteria Skate Park officially opened on Aug. 25 with a ribbon cutting and ceremony at the new park located next to City Hall. Videographer Larry Nimmer captured the opening on camera and created both a short video at https://youtu.be/gCFZHtWUEZA along with a longer video that can be viewed on the City’s YouTube page at https://youtu.be/gdUBWiCzwtc

HopeNet of Carpinteria will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the courtyard of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. The event honors the memory of those who have died by suicide, survivors, and those impacted by suicide. It also increases awareness and sensitivity relative to mental wellness, suicide and suicide prevention. It is free, and Spanish translation will be available.