It’s Swim Team and Water Polo Tryout time! The Carpinteria Aquatics Club will hold swim tryouts on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Carpinteria Community Pool, 5305 Carpinteria Ave. Anyone interested in playing water polo must attend the swim tryout and stay for water polo consideration from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Our Swim Team is for ages 6 to 17, and participants must have swim skills prior to becoming a team member. Anyone with questions should email johns@carpinteriaca.gov
Carpinteria Community Garden will host a free DIY Hydrosol Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4855 5th Street. Hydrosols are water-based products, often used in skin care or aromatherapy, that are made from the distillation of fresh flowers or other plant materials. Workshop participants will harvest rose geraniums and distill a hydrosol with a home distillation kit. RSVP to carpgarden@carpinteriaca.gov to reserve a space in the workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch to enjoy in the garden.
Join us for the City of Carpinteria’s Annual Work Plan Meeting on Monday, Jan. 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. Be a part of the discussion on the status of City projects and programs for the upcoming year. City Manager Michael Ramirez will unveil a new model for setting priorities and goals, and outline plans for this transition. Everyone interested in learning more and engaging in the conversation is welcome! See you at the Jan. 29 meeting.
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22 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/48R9ynU. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.
The Carpinteria Architectural Review Board will meet on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. to hold a preliminary review of a request to construct a new 99-room resort with associated amenities, a 41-unit apartment complex, and recreational trail improvements on Bluffs 1 parcels addressed as 5669 and 5885 Carpinteria Ave. The project would include the removal of 108 trees, new landscaping, and habitat restoration. The property is 27.5 acres in size and zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD).
This will be an in-person meeting in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. The agenda, located at https://bit.ly/423DHhw, includes detailed information on how to participate and how to submit public comment. The meeting can also be viewed live through the City’s website at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings and broadcast live on Government Access Television Channel 21.
For additional information about the project, please visit the City’s website: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/community-development/carpinteria-farm-hospitality-residential-project-review/
A storm system is expected to arrive this evening, Friday, bringing periods of moderate rainfall and possible thunderstorms Sunday and Monday. To keep residents prepared for storm impacts, our do-it-yourself sandbag station is open around the clock. It’s located in our Public Works yard at the back of the City Hall property, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.
Today many homes on the Central Coast use natural gas or propane to power heating at home, like space heating, water heating, cooking and drying clothes. The great news is it’s now easier than ever to power our homes with clean, climate safe renewable energy. Resilient Central Coast, in partnership with 3C-REN, is offering a free Home Electrification Workshop to learn about the important first steps to creating a clean energy home on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The discussion will include resources and services available to help residents—from home evaluations and electrical system check-ups to working with contractors and stacking rebates and incentives. Register to join on Zoom at https://www.resilientcentralcoast.org/#calendar-b0b13d8c-86a2-4423-bff0-7c8ac9a0cd8c-event-lpiodgjp
The Carpinteria City Council and Planning Commission will hold a special joint meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will provide the decision-makers with an update on new state housing laws taking effect in 2024.
In accordance with State guidance, the City will provide both in-person and virtual attendance and participation options for the meeting. 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 in the agenda.
The public comment period has been extended to Jan. 31 for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) released for Chevron’s decommissioning project. Chevron is working to secure permits to decommission and remediate its Carpinteria Oil and Gas Processing Facility. The Decommissioning Project would demolish and remove surface and subsurface facilities and then remediate impacted soils and groundwater at the onshore Carpinteria Oil and Gas Processing Facility, located on Dump Road. The project also includes the demolition and removal of offshore pipelines associated with the facility located within State Waters. The Draft EIR describes the proposed project, identifies its potential environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures, and considers possible project alternatives.
The City will be accepting public comments on the adequacy of the Draft EIR until Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. To review the Draft and/or submit a comment, visit https://bit.ly/41sLmWw .
Our Human Resources team is thrilled to share some exciting current and upcoming employment opportunities that might interest you or someone you know. Right now, the following positions are open to applicants:
Aquatics Superintendent: Closes Feb. 1
Recruitment Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4332877-0/aquatics-superintendent
Assistant City Manager: Closes Feb. 2
Recruitment Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4334993-0/assistant-city-manager
Additionally, the following positions are coming soon:
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director
Tentative Closing Date: March 1
Recruitment Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4335054-0/parks-recreation-and-community-services-director
Recreation Coordinator Senior Services
Tentative recruitment dates: Jan. 10 – 31
Recreation Leader (part-time)
Tentative recruitment dates: Jan. 30 – Feb. 27
For more details regarding these employment opportunities, please feel free contact Human Resources at hr@carpinteriaca.gov
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