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The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 28 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 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 cityofcarp.co/agendas.

• Retirement Recognition for Michael Hickey, Part-Time Crossing Guard
• 10-Year Service Award to Marysol Smith, Associate Planner
• Consideration of Economic Vitality Services Agreement with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
• Update on Preliminary Review Process for Carpinteria Cultural Foundation’s (CCF) 10-Panel Mural Proposal Following Community Outreach and Requests for Subject Matter Expert Review.

Street sweeping in Carpinteria will be canceled on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 29 and 30 to allow for California Avocado Festival preparation.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to returning local streets to sparkling cleanliness the following week!

Having spent the last 40 years improving Carpinteria’s mental and physical health, developing water safe kids and creating countless positive memories, Carpinteria Community Pool is now in need of some TLC. The well-loved and heavily used facility has not undergone significant infrastructure renovations and upgrades since it opened in 1989.

A comprehensive facility assessment found that the pool remains a valuable community asset, but is in need of repairs, renovations, and system upgrades. Learn more at keepcarpswimming.org and consider a donation to fund:

Pool Deck Repairs: Pool gutter and deck areas, safety signage and depth markings, and worn starting blocks.

Mechanical System: Upgrades to the circulation, filtration, and chemical management systems.

Locker Rooms: Updating fixtures, repairing non-functioning equipment, and addressing ADA improvements.

We are thrilled to welcome Sophie Rose as our new Carpinteria Community Library Technician!

Growing up in Carpinteria, Sophie was a regular library user from an early age. Now, she brings her lifelong love for our library—and a vibrant array of talents—back to the community. Holding a degree in biology from Cal State Channel Islands, Sophie is a creative powerhouse who loves science, writing, art, crafts, and making comics.

Music lovers and young families might already recognize her: Sophie sings and plays guitar and ukulele, which she puts to great use leading our Babies are the Best program and assisting with Preschool Time. “I love working with kids,” says Sophie.

Stop by to say hello on Wednesdays, Fridays, or select Saturdays!

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 14 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 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 cityofcarp.co/agendas. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

📜 Proclamation declaring Sept. 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Carpinteria.

🙌🏽 Proclamation Designating the Week of September 7 – 13, 2026 as Celebrate Community Week in the City of Carpinteria.

1️⃣0️⃣-Year Service Award to Marysol Smith, Associate Planner.

🌊 Sixth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for use of City submerged lands.

🏡 Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of a Development Plan, Lot Line Adjustment, and Coastal Development Permit to construct a new 3,520-square-foot two-story single-family residence with a detached 840-square-foot three-car garage at 333 Linden Avenue, and to adjust the lot line with the adjacent property at 355 Linden Avenue.

🥑 Approval of a Special Event Permit Application for the 2026 California Avocado Festival, scheduled to run from Oct. 2 – 4. 2026, including designation of the event footprint as a public park.

🚧 Project Status Update for Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.

🖋️ Amendment No. 10 to Agreement with Dewberry for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.

Interested in growing your family by one furry friend? We have a sweet pup who is looking for her new forever home. This loving bully mix is about 5 to 7 years old. She is spayed and available for adoption through the City of Carpinteria. The adoption fee is $75, and the application is available at https://cityofcarp.co/animals. Interested in learning more? Reach out to our Code Compliance Supervisor, David Hernandez, at davidh@carpinteriaca.gov or (805) 755-4418.

Are you interested in learning more about issues affecting Carpinteria and taking part in the conversation about the City’s future?

Please join us at the 2026 State of the City & Town Hall Event on Monday, Aug. 31, from 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Avenue.

The event will provide an opportunity for the community to hear directly from City leaders and staff about the City’s budget, current and upcoming local projects, and Measure I, which will appear on the November ballot. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback with City representatives.

The event will begin at 4:45 p.m. with an informal tabling session, and continue with formal presentations  at 5:30 p.m. An overview of the City’s budget and a presentation on Measure I will be followed by a community question-and-answer session.

Please submit questions in advance to communityinput@carpinteriaca.gov. Questions that cannot be addressed during the live Q&A will be answered and posted on the City’s website in the days following the event.

Join us in celebrating Anthony Vega and Ruben Estrada on their well-deserved promotions to Lead Maintenance Workers!

• Anthony will be taking the lead on keeping our Streets and Rights-of-Way safe and smooth.
• Ruben will be stepping up to oversee our local Parks and Facilities.

We’re so excited to see Anthony and Ruben step into these leadership roles. The next time you spot them out working hard to keep Carpinteria beautiful, be sure to give them a wave and a big congratulations!

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 24 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 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 cityofcarp.co/agendas. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

• Retirement Recognition for Michael Hickey, Part-Time Crossing Guard.
• A Proclamation Recognizing and Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the California Coastal Act.
• A Proclamation Honoring the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s 25th Anniversary (2001-2026).
• A Proclamation Designating August 21, 2026, as Senior Citizens Day in the City of Carpinteria.
• Presentation by the Chrisman California Islands Center.
• Presentation of the Carpinteria Community Pool Fundraiser Kickoff.
• Approval of a City Naming Policy. The policy would establish consistent criteria and procedures for the naming or renaming of City-owned parks, facilities, open space areas, recreational amenities, and other eligible City Assets.
• Approval of naming City-owned property commonly referred to as the Farmer Parcel the “Vera Bensen Bioswale.” The approximately 1.54-acre property is located north of Carpinteria Avenue and east of Bailard Avenue, across from the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Viola Fields.
• Approval of a Citywide Sponsorship Policy establishing consistent procedures for the solicitation, acceptance, administration, and recognition of sponsorships.

Starting August 20, the pickleball and tennis courts at Carpinteria Middle School will be closed to the public during regular school hours so local students can fully utilize the facilities throughout the school year.

Public Access Hours:

• School Days: Open after school hours only
• Weekends & Holidays: Open all day for public play

Thank you so much for your understanding, cooperation, and continuous support in prioritizing students’ learning and athletic activities!