A new month means a new and exciting calendar of AgeWell programs that are FREE and available to anyone! In August our AgeWell team will hold Dessert Discussions and Compassionate Club meetings every other Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Hall. There is also a Saturday Excursion to Santa Barbara Hives on Aug. 3 and a Dia de los Abuelos celebration on Aug. 28. Read all about what’s on tap for August in our newsletter, which can be found at https://carpinteriaca.gov/agewell/
At the July 22 Carpinteria City Council meeting, mayoral recognition was awarded to Coastal View News for receiving honors from the Association of Community Publishers. The City of Carpinteria commends and congratulates Coastal View News for being awarded the following 2024 Best of the Best Awards:
Want to reserve a barbecue area, plan a party at the Veteran’s Hall or get on the Community Garden Park waitlist? Now you can do it online without any hassle!
The City of Carpinteria is now using the RecDesk platform for most of our reservations that used to require a visit to City Hall. Become an AgeWell member, sign up for programs at Carpinteria Community Pool, make a reservation for a picnic/BBQ area at Monte Vista, Memorial and El Carro parks by visiting https://carpinteria.recdesk.com/Community/Home.
To start, please create an account in RecDesk. Please read below for some helpful notes on using the platform:
Carpinteria is joining millions of communities nationwide in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. This annual event fosters stronger ties between residents and law enforcement. Join the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Girls Inc., and neighbors at the 800 block of Linden Avenue for a free community-building evening focused on safety and camaraderie. Pictured here, the Carpinteria City Council awards Deputy Bryan Dickey a proclamation for National Night Out at its July 22 meeting.
Lt. Rich Brittingham has been appointed as the new Chief of Police Services for the City of Carpinteria, effective immediately. A 21-year veteran of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Brittingham brings extensive law enforcement experience to the role.
Brittingham is known for his strong leadership, community engagement and problem-solving skills. City Manager Michael Ramirez expressed confidence in Lt. Brittingham’s ability to meet the community’s expectations for effective policing.
Lt. Brittingham succeeds longtime Chief of Police Lt. Ugo “Butch” Arnoldi, who will be continuing his career as supervisor of the North County Operations Division, Northern Division. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Lt. Arnoldi for his years of dedicated service.
Save lives by donating at a Vitalant blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. Donors will receive a $10 grocery gift card and a chance to win a $10,000 gift card. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are preferred. Find out more or make an appointment at https://bit.ly/3y6fdts.
Are you a self-starter who thrives when working effectively both independently and as part of a dynamic team? Do you have a passion for environmental sustainability and a desire to make a tangible impact on your community? If so, the City of Carpinteria may have an exciting opportunity for you as our Environmental Program Specialist!
This position supports crucial environmental programs that promote sustainable practices and compliance with environmental regulations. The application period closes on Aug. 4. Learn more about the job and how to apply at https://bit.ly/3zU2Z7R.
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, July 22 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/3Se9jgL. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.
Did you know that 25 million tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean every year? Very little plastic is easily recyclable and instead, the majority is left behind in landfills or in the ocean.
To help reduce pollution, keep our wildlife safe, and the planet clean, join us in taking 3 actions to reduce your plastic intake during Plastic Free July. We challenge you to take additional steps and if you submit photos, you can win a reusable utensil kit and be featured on the City’s social media!
To read the full instructions and submit your photos, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/carpplasticfreejuly
We are looking forward to seeing your photos and thank you for your commitment to your community! For more information or questions, please contact sustainability@carpinteriaca.gov
The next General Plan Update Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. City staff and consultants will present on the Administrative Draft of the Circulation Element and the Coastal Resiliency Element.
The meeting will be in-person with virtual viewing and participation options. The agenda, which includes detailed information on how to participate and how to submit public comment, is available at https://bit.ly/4d021VW.
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