Author: Lea Boyd

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 23 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.

• A proclamation designating the month of March 2026 as Women’s History Month in the City of Carpinteria.
• A resolution in support of long-distance living heritage trails and commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition Encampment near Carpinteria on Feb. 24, 1776.
• A proclamation designating March 8, 2026 as California Arbor Day in the City of Carpinteria.
• Introduction of Kelley Dyer, Carpinteria Valley Water District General Manager
• Presentation by the U.S. Small Business Administration on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, as a result of the December storms occurring December 16-26, 2025 in Santa Barbara County
• Agreement with Big Green Cleaning Company for janitorial services
• Approval of the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2026/27 through 2030/31
• Selection of the 2025 City of Carpinteria Volunteer of the Year.
• Professional Services Agreement with Atlas Planning Solutions to complete the Emergency Operations Plan and Five-Year Emergency Preparedness Work Plan for the City of Carpinteria.

A public Environmental Review Committee Meeting for the Surfliner Inn Project has been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held at City Hall (5775 Carpinteria Ave.), and members of the public are encouraged to participate. You can attend in person or join virtually. Learn more at cityofcarp.co/agendas

Interested in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Surfliner? The public can review and comment on the DEIR through March 9 at 5 p.m.

How to review the report?

• Online: View at cityofcarp.co/surfliner
• In Person: Hard copies are available at City Hall (5775 Carpinteria Ave.) and the Carpinteria Community Library (5141 Carpinteria Ave.).

With heavy rainfall coming, we have decided to close City parks for public safety and to protect recreational spaces from damage. The closure will extend through Feb. 21 to allow rainwater to be absorbed.

In honor of Presidents Day, please take note of the following city service closures for Monday, Feb. 16.

 What’s Closed:

• City Hall
• Carpinteria Community Library
• Carpinteria Community Pool
• AgeWell Programming

Regular operations for all departments will resume on Tuesday, February 17. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

The  weather forecast for the Central Coast calls for rainstorms starting on Sunday, Feb. 15, and continuing through mid-week. Make sure you’re prepared for potentially heavy rains by picking up sandbags and sand at City Hall. Please note that sandbags and sand are available on a first-come, first-served basis!

At its next meeting, the Architectural Review Board will hold a final review for the Harmony Hotel project at 4110 Via Real. The applicant proposes removal of the existing 5,678-square-foot former church building, and the construction of a two-story, 72-guestroom, 44,191-square-foot hotel and associated improvements including landscaping, outdoor pool and garden patio.

The ARB meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person or online. Project details and numerous ways to comment on the project are detailed in the meeting agenda, which is available at cityofcarp.co/agendas.

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 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. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

• Presentation by the Carpinteria Sanitary District about the District’s facilities, challenges & opportunities, and the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project
• 2025 Annual Integrated Pest Management Report
• Establishing Renter Relocation Assistance Payment amounts for No-Fault Just Cause Evictions pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code
• Continuation of Public Hearing for Approval of the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of
• Projects for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2030-31.
• Second Quarter Code Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• City Council Advisory Group Handbook Update.

The City Council has officially proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month!

This year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” marks 100 years since Carter G. Woodson first institutionalized the study of Black history. We celebrate the invaluable contributions of African Americans that have shaped our identity, fostered pride, and advanced equality. Join us in honoring this legacy and exploring the stories that transformed our world.

The Carpinteria Planning Commission will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 2 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.

• New Single Family Residence proposed for 333 Linden Ave.
• New rooftop Verizon Wireless Communications Facility proposed at 912 Linden Ave.

The Carpinteria Architectural Review Board will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 29 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.

• Burgess-Birk Residence Remodel & Addition, 748 Maple Avenue
• Cypress Apartments Renovations, 4956 Fifth Street
• Surf Cottages Condominiums Remodel & Addition, 4716 Seventh Street