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In order to hold our quarterly all staff meeting, we will briefly close the doors of City Hall to the public on Thursday, July 17. Doors will close at 8:30 and reopen at 10 a.m. Please plan your visit around this closure. We apologize for any inconveniences it may cause.

Join us in congratulating Lexi Persoon on her promotion to Aquatics Program Coordinator. Lexi will continue enhancing the aquatics programs she has helped develop as our part-time Lifeguard Coordinator.

Lexi began her journey with our aquatics programs as a 7-year-old Junior Lifeguard! In 2019, she was hired to be part of our team and has since excelled in various roles, including swim coach, instructor, and lifeguard. A 2024 UCLA graduate, Lexi brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new position.

Outside of work, Lexi enjoys walking, swimming, reading, and exploring culinary traditions, with a special fondness for Italian and Mexican cuisine. We are thrilled to have Lexi continue her great work with the aquatics team!

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, July 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 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/4kENHFL. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

• A proclamation designating July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Carpinteria.
• Certificates of commendation awarded to Carpinteria Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainees and trainers.
• Introduction of new employee: Lexi Persoon, Aquatics Program Coordinator.
• Annual member agency update presentation from Central Coast Community Energy.
• Review of 2024 Carpinteria home sales prices and setting of the 2025 in-lieu affordable housing fee pursuant to the Inclusionary Housing Requirement.
• Authorization for the City Manager to execute an agreement with Integral Consulting, Inc. to provide consulting design services for the Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project.
• A maintenance agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk repairs through the Cooperative Purchasing Contract by the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
• Award of construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for the Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project.
• A construction contract for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
• Appointment of CalPERS Retired Annuitant David Durflinger as an Extra Help – Public Works Director, for July 28 through Oct. 31, 2025.
• Consideration of rezoning specific properties from Industrial/Research Park to Residential/Mixed Use and (2) Directing staff to initiate negotiations with the property owners of those properties concerning possible terms for a Development Agreement related to the rezoning and future redevelopment of the properties.
• Approving the application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Carpinteria Community Pool Project.
• Professional Services Agreement with Clifford Moss to support community outreach and education related to the City’s fiscal sustainability efforts.

In response to recent federal immigration activity in and around Carpinteria, the City has launched a webpage detailing nonprofit resources for community members in need of support and for those seeking to provide support. Please visit https://carpinteriaca.gov/immigrationsupport/

In response to recent federal immigration activity, the Carpinteria City Council unanimously approved the following statement above during a special meeting held on July 10.

The City of Carpinteria offers this statement to reiterate our unwavering commitment to being a “Community for All” that will continue to support a safe and welcoming community for all of our residents, regardless of immigration status. Earlier this year, the Carpinteria City Council unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming our commitment to the California Values Act, which limits local cooperation with immigration authorities. Since then, federal immigration enforcement agents often masked and, in some documented cases, lacking visible identification have conducted raid operations in public spaces and workplaces throughout the Southern California community, including in the City of Carpinteria. These raids have generated fear and negatively affected the health, safety, and daily lives of those in our community. As authorized by law and as enshrined in the system of checks and balances of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights, the City of Carpinteria commits to protecting the rights, liberties, and freedoms of all people within the City’s jurisdiction and will continue to uphold these principles to ensure that all people can engage with City services without fear of local enforcement actions based solely on immigration status.

For additional information about the special council meeting, and to view a recording of meeting, please visit our agenda website. For a listing of nonprofits that offer immigration support and resources, please our webpage here.

The Carpinteria City Council will hold a special meeting to consider potential City response and support strategies related to federal immigration activity and community impact. The meeting will take place on Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.

Members of the public may attend the meeting in person or view it 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 will be provided in the agenda, which will be available on the City’s website at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/ by July 9 at 5 p.m.

Summer is here, and that means World’s Safest Bingo is back!

Join friends or make new ones at this free Bingo game held weekly on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Linden Beach.  Sponsored by the Carpinteria Community Library, World’s Safest Bingo is fun for all ages.

At its next regular meeting, the Carpinteria Planning Commission will consider approval of a Development Plan and a Coastal Development Permit to construct a new multi-use trail that would be located adjacent to Franklin Creek and extend from Carpinteria Avenue to Seventh Street.

The meeting will be held on Monday, July 7 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. Members of the public may attend in person 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/4lEURuC. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to commissioners.

The 2025-26 Community Services Grant Program application cycle is now open and applications must be submitted by July 31, 2025. The Carpinteria City Council has officially approved a $150,000 allocation for the grant program to support local nonprofit organizations in their efforts to serve the residents of Carpinteria. Grants for 2025-26 will range in size from $1,000 to $30,000.

To be eligible, applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provide services that directly benefit the residents of Carpinteria and maintain a valid City of Carpinteria business license.

How to apply: The grant application is available at https://bit.ly/44tlwTV and the program overview is available at https://bit.ly/3IpaUy2. If you have any questions related to the application process, we are happy to assist. Please contact Ryan Benson at (805) 755-4417.

Mark your calendars for the National Night Out event in Carpinteria on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Linden Field. This nationwide annual campaign focuses on strengthening police-community partnerships and fostering neighborhood spirit to help create safer, more connected communities. At the Carpinteria National Night Out, you’ll have an opportunity to interact with public agencies and organizations who work to keep our community healthy and safe. There will be hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations at the family-friendly event! Join us for an evening of community building and fun.