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The wheels were turning for Mayor Natalia Alarcon and our Program Manager Juliza Briones when they attended the May 29 CycleMAYnia 2025 Mayors Ride. Hosted by the City of Goleta, the @SBCAG event included Goleta Mayor Perotte, Santa Barbara Mayor Rowse, Carpinteria Mayor Alarcon and County Supervisor Hartmann.

The City of Carpinteria supports alternative transportation. We embrace opportunities to collaborate with organizations that are reducing carbon emissions and promoting pedal power!

Photo credit: Ingrid Bostrom on behalf of SBCAG

The City of Carpinteria is currently recruiting for a fulltime Aquatics Program Coordinator and a part-time Community Garden Coordinator.

The application period for both positions closes on June 15. Please see our employment page for details on these positions and how to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carpinteriaca

Due to continued unforeseen complications with the restroom renovations, Carpinteria Community Library will remain partially open through Tuesday, June 10. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these unexpected delays and operate on a limited basis without a functional public restroom. Your experience in our library matters deeply, and we are doing everything possible to reopen fully as soon as we can. In the meantime, the following services and collections remain available during normal library hours:

• Adult fiction, DVDs, and all children’s materials
• Brief access to the children’s room for families
• Printing and copying services
• WiFi access and seating at two tables on the front porch
• All digital content, which remains available for checkout 24/7

Programming Update:

• Children’s programs have been canceled
• Adult programs will continue as scheduled

We understand how frustrating these repeated delays can be, and we’re grateful for your support and flexibility as we navigate this ongoing work. Thank you again for your understanding.

As the public review process continues on the proposed Surfliner Inn, members of the public will have numerous opportunities to contribute their perspective on the project, a 36-room boutique hotel proposed for the corner of 5th Street and Linden Avenue.

The next step in the public review process is to have an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared. This will involve publishing a Notice of Preparation (NOP) and holding a Public Scoping Meeting (see flowchart below). City Staff and ESA have scheduled those first steps to occur in the coming weeks:

• NOP 30-day Comment Period: May 29 – June 27, 2025
• Public Scoping Meeting: Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers

The NOP serves as a formal request for public input on the scope and content of the EIR. During the 30-day NOP comment period, responsible agencies and members of the public will be encouraged to submit comments related to the project’s potential environmental issues, mitigation measures, and alternatives.

The Public Scoping Meeting is proposed to be held within that 30-day comment period to further enhance transparency and public participation. While no project decisions are made at the Scoping Meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to ask clarifying questions about the project and/or the process, and to raise issues regarding the potential environmental impacts in a public setting. This proactive involvement will help ensure that the EIR comprehensively addresses all relevant environmental concerns, leading to more informed decision-making and better project outcomes. All of this information will be prominently posted on the City’s project webpage at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/community-development/linden-inn-project/ and anyone who would like to be added to the interested parties list should email Mindy Fogg at mindyf@carpinteriaca.gov.

Memorial Day is a time for our community to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The City of Carpinteria joins communities nationwide in remembering those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. We wish all Carpinterians a safe and reflective Memorial Day. Carpinteria City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26, to allow city staff to reflect on the solemn significance of the holiday.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27 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/3ZyNnAq.

– Mayoral recognition to Diana Ornelas, Carpinteria Club Director of the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County, for receiving the 2025 Pacific Trainer of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

– Retirement recognition for Jody Thomas, City Librarian.

– Approval of an amendment to the agreement with Two Trumpets Communications, LLC, extending the contract term through June 30, 2029, and increasing the total five-year contract amount to $427,500 for public outreach and communications support services.

– Approval of an amendment to the Maintenance Agreement with Showscapes Inc. (dba Treescapes) for a one-year term extension and associated costs to provide landscape maintenance services.

– Consideration of the continuation of various special districts (Street Lighting District No. 1; Lighting, Landscaping and Right-of-Way Improvement District No. 3; Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment District No. 4; and Assessment District No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2025-26,

– Receive and file the Community Pool Facility Needs Assessment.

Carpinteria City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. This annual closure allows city staff and residents alike to reflect on the solemn significance of the holiday.

The City of Carpinteria is accepting applications for Community Engagement Library Specialist through June 11.

Are you passionate about connecting people through literacy, programs, and inclusive access to information? Do you enjoy developing programs that inspire curiosity, build community connections, and serve diverse populations, including historically underserved groups? Are you excited about the opportunity to make a lasting impact in our small, close-knit coastal community?

If so, please apply for the Community Engagement Library Specialist position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carpinteriaca

Due to unanticipated impacts related to a bathroom construction project, the Carpinteria Community Library will be partially closed through Thursday, May 29.

All events and programs scheduled to take place at the library have been canceled until full reopening. During the partial closure, patrons can pick up their materials that are on hold, return materials and print using WiFi. The library will be closed for browsing, computer use and work inside the library. WiFi will remain on and patrons can work on the front patio using their own devices.

Contractors expect that ADA-compliant bathroom improvements will be complete and the library ready for reopening on May 30.

Stop signs aren’t just for cars — they’re for everyone on the road. At a four-way stop, take turns in the order you arrive. First come, first go. At a two-way stop, stop fully and yield to cross traffic and anyone already in the intersection — including pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.

Always look both ways before proceeding, and be especially cautious at busy intersections. Whether you’re biking, driving, or walking, following these rules keeps everyone safe. During #CycleMaynia and beyond, let’s ride, drive, and walk with care.