The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for all of Santa Barbara County from 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 until Friday morning, Dec. 22.
Stay away from rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Detailed weather forecasts are available at www.weather.gov/lox
Due to the holidays, crime rates tend to have a slight up-swing. This is due, in part, to shoppers having more cash and credit cards with them while shopping, shopping later than usual and the relaxed, easygoing attitude that comes with this time of year. We call it good cheer. Criminals call it complacency. By remaining aware of holiday season risks, you can better protect yourself. Read the holiday safety tips compiled by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office at https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SBSOHolidayCrimePreventionTips2021.pdf
Hats off to our December Standout Staff Member on the City of Carpinteria aquatics team, Linda McCorkle. Linda has been a cashier at the pool since 2017. When she’s not sharing infectious smiles with our patrons, you’ll find Linda unwinding with her latest knitting project. Before working here she’d been a regular at the Carpinteria Community Pool since 2003.
Fun fact: Linda and her husband were once commercial fishermen, reeling in adventure both in and out of the water. Not only did she once conquer the open waters in outrigger canoes, but Linda was also a dynamo on the tennis court and a triathlon enthusiast – talk about a true sports all-star!
Join us in applauding Linda for being a gem in our aquatic family. Co-workers describe Linda as warm and funny; we are all impressed that she can remember the names of our regulars!
Thanks for making every splash at the pool a joy, Linda!
Chevron is working to secure permits to decommission and remediate its Carpinteria Oil and Gas Processing Facility, and the City has released a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed project, which the public can now review. 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. 15 at 5 p.m. To review the Draft and/or submit a comment, visit https://bit.ly/41sLmWw .
The City will also hold a hearing with the Environmental Review Committee to consider the Draft EIR on Monday, Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. The public is invited to attend and provide comment at the ERC meeting.
Fiscal responsibility is of the utmost importance to the City of Carpinteria. As such, we are proud to announce that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Carpinteria for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
Carpinterians will be treated to a special production of Lime Creek Christmas on Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. The show features acclaimed film, TV and stage actor Anthony Zerbe reading excerpts from “Lime Creek,” a novel by Joe Henry. The narrative tells the story of a man returning to the Wyoming ranch where he was raised, sharing childhood memories of a Christmas long past, with musical accompaniment provided by singer-guitarist Chris Zerbe.
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 11 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/41eroym. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.
👨🏽🏫 Presentation of Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Accelerator (YARA) Program.
💼 Administer Oath of Office to City Manager Michael Ramirez.
🦭 Amending the composition of the Ad hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee by adding alternate public members.
⛱️ Extending the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program.
🔨 Public hearing on adopting resolutions establishing development impact fees starting in calendar year 2024.
📗 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year that ended June 30, 2023.
📆 Scheduling a special meeting of the City Council for consideration of the Annual Work Plan.
🪑🪑 Initiate an executive search services for the Assistant City Manager and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director positions with Bob Murray and Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $37,500
The City is now accepting cooking fats, oils, and grease (FOGs)! In conjunction with ABOP, cooking grease will be collected on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. Make sure that the cooking oil is cooled and in one jar for easier collection. Do not mix with motor oil or any non-cooking FOGs. See you there!
Due to upcoming holidays, the City will be hosting one more ABOP before the end of the year. At the Saturday, Dec. 9 event, Public Works staff will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., to accept antifreeze, paint, used motor oil, batteries, oil filters, 6 fluorescent lightbulb tubes, 3 small household electronics, and mercury thermostats. There is a 5 gallon liquid maximum per visit and please keep items separated.
The City of Carpinteria has a new webpage dedicated to programs and services that promote successful, healthy aging. The AgeWell site will serve as an information hub for local seniors interested in participating in a wide range of programs, accessing important resources, and staying abreast of new opportunities. A monthly calendar of events can be found on the page, as well as a senior lunch menu, newsletter and volunteer form. Perhaps most importantly, visitors to the website can sign up to become an AgeWell member, which allows access to a variety of classes, lectures, excursions, interest clubs, Special Speakers Series and social events. If any of this interests you, please check it out at https://carpinteriaca.gov/healthy-aging/
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