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May is designated Community Action Month in Carpinteria, coinciding with the 57th anniversary of local non-profit CommUnify.

Part of the national Community Action Network, CommUnify has empowered families towards economic stability since 1967. They offer vital services to Santa Barbara County’s most vulnerable residents, including prenatal care, childcare, educational programs, job training, and assistance for seniors.

Through their comprehensive services, CommUnify has improved countless lives and continues the fight against poverty in Carpinteria and beyond. The City Council extends its thanks to CommUnify’s staff, volunteers, and board for their dedication to the community.

Batter up! Another season of Carpinteria Co-ed Adult Softball is fast approaching. The season opener is scheduled for June 6, and games will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Viola Fields throughout late spring and early summer. A single-elimination championship tournament will close the tournament. League fees are $350 per team and a $20 umpire fee per game. Registration and a signed waiver are due to the City of Carpinteria by May 31. To learn more or request registration materials, contact Reynaldo Cardenas at reynaldo_cardenas@yahoo.com or call (805) 453-2089.

The Carpinteria Architectural Review Board will meet on Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. to consider several projects including 1) a proposed mural on the 700 Linden multi-tenant commercial development currently under construction (one portion of which is pictured here) and, 2) a 17,600-square-foot addition to the existing 48,392-square-foot industrial building at 5201/5251 Sixth Street.

Members of the public may attend the meeting in-person at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., or view and make comments through Zoom. Additionally, the public may view the meeting liveat https://carpinteriaca.gov/  or on Government Access Television Channel 21. Further details and numerous ways for the public to provide comments can be found in the agenda at https://bit.ly/4dzRpxT. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

California Adopt-a-Pet Day is just around the corner on June 1, and we couldn’t be more excited to participate! The City of Carpinteria is currently seeking a home for sweet Malibu, a young husky mix whose $75 adoption fee will be waived on Adopt-a-Pet Day! Thanks to the generous support of ASPCA in partnership with CalAnimals, all adoption fees are covered. Malibu is fixed and has all his shots. He’s ready to find his forever home. Please email davidh@carpinteriaca.gov if you are interested or have any questions.

You’re invited to join the CycleMAYnia Mayors’ Ride, a celebrated highlight of National Bike Month. This year, organizers are excited to announce a change in scenery in rotating the event’s location to various South Coast cities and unincorporated areas. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. Participants will meet up at 4191 Carpinteria Ave. The event coincides with National Bike to Work Day! Mayors Al Clark, Randy Rowse, and Paula Perotte are all set to participate in the ride. For more information and to register for this event, visit: https://cyclemaynia.org/events/2024mayorsride

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, May 13 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/3wvr6Z8. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

???? Three Proclamations: 1) Proclaiming May as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2) Proclaiming May 2024 as Community Action Month and on the Occasion of CommUnify’s 57th Anniversary, and 3) Designating May 19 through 25, 2024, as National Public Works Week.

????Rental of Street Sweeping Equipment.

???????? Approval of the Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and Two Trumpets Communications for Public Outreach Services and Communications Support.

???? Authorization to Renew an Agreement for Rental Housing Mediation Program services between the City of Carpinteria and the City of Santa Barbara for the period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, for a flat fee of $78,813 for the three-year term of this agreement.

????️ Receive and file letter of resignation of District 3 Councilmember Roy Lee, who has been elected to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, and determine the process for filling his City Council vacancy.

???? Amendment of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to modify the composition of the Carpinteria Community Library Advisory Commission and align reporting requirements with State law.

???? 2024 Community Promotions and Communications Program Report.

Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m., Carpinteria seniors are feeding their curiosity and loading up on learning at the weekly Senior Lecture held at the Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. These free lectures are all delivered by knowledgeable presenters, and each one is tailored to Carpinteria’s community of lifelong learners. Check out what’s coming up below:

• May 9: Books and Beyond, the Many Resources of the Library: We know that the library is full of books, but did you know how much more it has to offer? Join Jody Thomas, our city librarian, as she shows us all that our library has to offer. We will explore downloadable books, specialized online services, the library of things, and, of course, books.
• May 16: Don’t Waste your Waste, Composting, Recycling, and More: Lindsay Erdmann from Civic Spark and the City of Carpinteria will teach us the dos and don’ts of waste. Come improve your composting skills and get reminded why it is so important.  Become aware of what is safe to throw away and clear up common misconceptions about recycling.
• May 23: Age Proofing Your Home: As we age, our homes should continue to be a place where we feel safe, secure and comfortable. To help prevent falls and other accidents, you can make safety modifications to your environment and eliminate common hazards. Learn from the professionals at NurseCore how to make your home as safe and secure as possible with this informative presentation.
• May 30: Amazing Birds Right in your Backyard: Birding can sound complicated, but it’s a simple hobby you can take up anytime, anywhere. And you can make as much or as little of it as you like. Join Carpinteria birder John Callender as he talks to us about the birds in our backyard and his favorite hobby.

The City of Carpinteria’s new Aquatics Coordinator Kalyn Pina comes to us with many years of professional experience in and around a pool! From head lifeguard to swim and water polo coach, Kalyn’s resume demonstrates that she’ll be a fish in water in her new role. While overseeing all of our aquatics programs alongside her co-aquatics coordinator, John Sofer, Kalyn will also continue working toward a bachelor’s degree in business management. She grew up going to the beaches in Carpinteria, and says that her daily commute from Ventura offers her beautiful views and a relaxing drive. Drop by Carpinteria Community Pool to welcome Kalyn to our City!

A multi-year effort to restore native pollinator habitat on Santa Monica Trail will continue on Saturday, May 11. Volunteers are asked to pitch in and join the Pollinator Habitat Project and the City of Carpinteria with weeding, planting and prepping the area around the trail. Work will take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and volunteers may drop by 4405 El Carro Lane at any point in the day and stay for as long as they want.

May 5th kicks off International Compost Awareness Week! Composting is easy to do and has huge benefits for your garden and the planet. Learn more at ​​https://www.compostfoundation.org/ICAW/ICAW-Home