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High gas prices and a changing climate have a lot of people purchasing or considering electric vehicles. On Wednesday, May 11, an educational community forum will be held in Carpinteria for residents to learn more about electric vehicles and the incentives that are available. The forum will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Speakers include representatives from Central Coast Community Energy and the Community Environmental Council, as well as Supervisor Das Williams and Carpinteria Mayor Wade Nomura. To learn more, see flyer, call (805) 568-2186 or email supervisorwilliams@countyofsb.org.

Come out and pitch in to beautify Santa Monica Creek Trail while creating habitat for important pollinators and helping native plants thrive. The beautification event will take place on Saturday, May 21, and volunteers can drop in and lend a hand anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Led by trail steward Ray Kolbe, volunteers will lay down cardboard and spread mulch to keep invasives from crowding out native species. The workday is part of an ongoing effort to plant native species and beautify the often overlooked creekside trail that runs along Santa Monica Creek from Via Real to Foothill Road. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves, a hat and water, as well as a rake and/or hoe if possible. Join the effort at El Carro Lane and Santa Monica Creek. To learn more, contact Ray at rwkolbe@gmail.com or (805) 705-3429.

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. 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 www.carpinteria.ca.us, 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/3wcjsi2. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

Presentations by Carp Connect and Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON).

An update on Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara Project Phase 4A

Proclamations designating the following: May 2022 as Community Action Month and on the Occasion of CommUnify’s 55th Anniversary and May 15-21 as National Public Works Week in the City of Carpinteria.

Resolution calling the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election, requesting Consolidation of Election with County of Santa Barbara and adopting regulations for Candidate Statements.

Agreement with TKM Engineering for Traffic Signal Timing Services.

A report on local regulations that serve to restrict formula businesses.

Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement.

Multi-family properties are eligible for EV charging station incentives, rebates and other programs to off-set equipment costs. SCE’s Charge Ready program makes it easy for business and public sector stakeholders to be part of California’s electric vehicle (EV) future by installing charging equipment. SCE will host a free 45-minute webinar on May 24 at 1 p.m. to provide information about bringing EV charging to your property! Register at https://bit.ly/3MUyCPX.

Carpinteria Community Pool congratulates Anthony Pozos for being selected as our Standout Staff Member for the month of May. Anthony is a lifeguard whose hobbies include working out, fishing and riding his bike. Anthony commits himself 100% to every task and always double checks his efforts to meet his own high standards. He prides himself on staying focused on school despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and work. In his free time he likes to go to the beach and hangout with friends. Thank you, Anthony!

Have you noticed the memorial plaques located at the base of street trees throughout Carpinteria? These loving messages honoring late friends and family members are an ongoing program of Carpinteria Beautiful. At the April 25 City Council meeting, Carpinteria Beautiful generously donated the proceeds of their memorial plaque program toward the City’s efforts to maintain street trees and plant new ones. The $2,500 check was awarded by Carpinteria Beautiful President Bryan Mootz.

The City of Carpinteria has three part-time library technician positions available. Our new library technicians will be critical to the operation of the Carpinteria Community Library. They will be expected to perform a wide variety of library work including acquiring, cataloging and circulating materials, performing technical and clerical work, leading programs and providing general information and assistance to library patrons. The hourly pay rate for the position is $25.05 – $30.45, and the first review of applications will take place on May 18. Learn more at https://carpinteria.applicantpro.com/jobs/2350114.html.

Sergeant Freddy Padilla retired last month after a 28-year career with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, most of which was spent serving the Carpinteria community. Sgt. Padilla’s resume includes experience in numerous areas of law enforcement including patrol, gang team, narcotics detective, criminal investigations, senior deputy and sergeant. He received a commendation by the Carpinteria City Council on April 25, which stated, “Sergeant Padilla provided the citizens of Carpinteria extraordinary professionalism and sensitive law enforcement service while dedicating his life to the pursuit of justice; and … through his knowledge, skills, and experience, Sergeant Padilla made a significant contribution to the safety and wellbeing of the citizens of Carpinteria.” Thank you, Sgt. Padilla!

As summer approaches, the risk of wildfires rises. To best prepare yourself and your family for wildfires, attend a free Wildfire Preparedness Exposition on May 6-8 at Direct Relief in Goleta. Presented by the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council, the event will include family friendly exhibits, activities and speakers. For details, see flyer in English or Spanish.

The City of Carpinteria was well represented at the South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City from Goleta to Carpinteria held on April 27 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The luncheon featured presentations from Mayors and city staff from Goleta, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. Our very own Mayor Wade Nomura and City Manager Dave Durflinger informed the audience about the City of Carpinteria’s work to protect residents and businesses in the pandemic, the state of our local economy, as well as new projects and programs on the horizon.