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If you are considering a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for your property, we have great news! The City of Carpinteria has prepared Accessory Dwelling Unit prototype plans for your use. Available in PDF format, one plan is for a 400-square-foot ADU, and the other is a 480-square-foot ADU. Both sets of plans include two styles: California Ranch and Coastal Cottage. The plans are intended to save homeowners the expense of having custom plans prepared for a new ADU (a value of approximately $5,000). Homeowners who use the plans still must have a Coastal Development Permit and a Building Permit approved for construction. Learn more at https://bit.ly/461PLBD or contact Syndi Souter, Associate Planner, at 805-755-4405 or SyndiS@carpinteriaca.gov with your questions.

Would you like to be “A Little Bit Happier”? Carpinteria Community Library will hold a new workshop called “A Little Bit Happier” on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. for eight weeks starting on June 21. Using articles, podcasts, books and TED talks, the group will be actively engaged in increasing personal happiness over the course of two months, with homework assignments and outside reading. The workshop aims to address the post-pandemic loneliness epidemic, which has led to increased anxiety, some challenges to making friends, and other indicators that we could be a little bit happier. Registration is recommended as participation will be capped at 10. Register by calling the library at (805) 684-4314.

The Carpinteria City Council unanimously approved a proclamation that recognizes the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and more (LGBTQ+) “Pride Month.” The City recognizes and honors the struggle against discrimination threatening the rights of LGBTQ+ people to feel safe in their own community. We support the rights, lives and values of the Carpinterian LGBTQ+ community by recognizing the effort to organize a second annual Carp Pride Festival. By celebrating Pride Month, the City aims to raise awareness and provide support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout the month of June, we will continue flying the rainbow progress flag at the intersection of Carpinteria and Linden avenues.

The Carpinteria Community Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program with The Arty Loon Show on Monday, June 12, at 3:30 p.m. This program consists of hilarious antics with tons of audience participation. Balloons, magic, juggling and puppetry are all packed into one show that promises to leave the audience in stitches. The Summer Reading Program opens on June 9 and runs through Aug. 9. This summer’s theme, An Ocean of Stories, highlights our local natural environment and encourages reading anywhere, including at the beach. There is something for all at the library this summer, from earning community service hours by becoming a Teen Volunteer, to winning prizes donated by local businesses, to participating in the 4th of July parade. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3NnxdnO

The Carpinteria City Council will hold a study session for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budget during its regular meeting on Monday, June 12 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. Additionally, the meeting agenda includes a proclamation celebrating June 19, 2023 as “Juneteenth Independence Day” and a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Carpinteria. Also, the Council will consider extending the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program to December 31, 2023, and receive a Via Real Stormwater Project status report and options for determining how to proceed.

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 https://carpinteriaca.gov/, on Government Access Television Channel 21 or by logging into the Zoom webinar. Additional details, including the proposed budget and numerous ways for the public to provide comments, can be found in the agenda at https://bit.ly/3oYB6Gs. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

The City continues to expand its electric vehicle infrastructure by installing 10 new charging ports in the City parking lot located at Ninth Street and Elm Avenue. Work will begin the week of June 12 and is expected to last throughout the summer. The project includes upgrading electrical infrastructure and accessibility, repaving and restriping of parking stalls, and installing six dual port and two single port Level 2 charging stations. This project is funded through Southern California Edison’s Charge Ready program, a Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control district Clean Air grant, and Central Coast Community Energy incentives.

Caltrans is currently conducting emergency debris removal work in the Carpinteria Creek area under Highway 101. The state permitted operation will reduce debris deposited in the winter storms and allow for increased flow capacity in future rain events. The bike path between Via Real and Carpinteria Avenue is expected to remain open, but could close temporarily if necessary for work. Caltrans anticipates that the debris removal will be completed by the end of next week.

The Carpinteria Community Pool is fully staffed for a summer of fun and safe aquatics activities. Fresh out of lifeguard training, our staff is ready for all the recreational opportunities hosted by at the pool this summer. Learn more about what we have to offer HERE.

The Carpinteria City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m. to consider the reorganization of functions between the Public Works and Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Departments and related actions. 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. Additional details and numerous ways for the public to provide comments can be found at https://bit.ly/43oMJpe.

The Carpinteria Beach store at the end of Linden Avenue will be back this summer and filled with everything you need for a great day at the beach. Stop by for deals on beach equipment rentals and beach gear. We have a variety of shirts, sunscreen, sand toys and more. We are open on weekends only now through June 19, and seven days a week beginning June 19.  Store hours are 11 a.m. –  6 p.m.