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Are you ready to save some lives? Carpinteria Community Pool will host a lifeguard training that takes place Friday through Sunday, Nov. 4-6. Participants who successfully pass this course will be certified in pool lifeguarding and title 22. The course includes the latest in water rescues, back boarding, CPR, AED, and First Aid. This is a blended learning course which means that some course work is completed online and some is in-person training. Participants must be at least 15 years old by the start of the in-person course. The $350 course fee includes certification, pocket mask, and whistle. Register at https://carpinteria.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=110

The City of Carpinteria recognizes September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a public health problem, and prevention is a community responsibility. Worldwide there are more deaths by suicide than homicide and war combined. Mental health experts strongly believe that suicide is preventable through awareness, education, support and treatment. At its Sept. 12 meeting, the Carpinteria City Council voted to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month and acknowledged that efforts must be made all year long to reduce the rate of suicide. The City works collaboratively with Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Health and HopeNet of Carpinteria in their important efforts to prevent suicide.

The City of Carpinteria Aquatics Team congratulates Zaiden Juarez for being our Standout Staff Member for the month of August. Zaiden started working with the City this summer as a cashier. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and mountain biking. He learned how to swim at Carpinteria Community Pool and was a Carpinteria Junior Lifeguard. Zaiden’s favorite part of working at the pool is the friendly environment and positive team. He has lived in Carpinteria his whole life and he has five siblings. Zaiden will start school this year at U.C. Davis where he will be studying agriculture.

Creek Week is an annual celebration of our creeks, watersheds and the ocean, with many organizations hosting events to help build awareness and stewardship of the natural treasures of Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria. Creek Week kicks off with the 38th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Carpinterians will have opportunities to participate at a variety of locations, including Jelly Bowl Beach, Carpinteria State Beach, Santa Claus Lane and Rincon County Beach. Also on the 17th is a Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park Walk. Carpinteria events continue on Sept. 24 with another Salt Marsh Nature Park Walk, Carpinteria Creek Park Weed Day, Santa Monica Creek Trail Work Day. To learn more about these events and the many other events taking place in Santa Barbara and Goleta, visit https://sbcreekweek.com/.

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. 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 www.carpinteria.ca.us, 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/3quev1E. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

????️ Two proclamations: One declaring Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month, and one proclaiming September 2022 as “Suicide Prevention” Month.

????‍♀️ Santa Claus Lane Bikeway Presentation by Kirsten Ayars of Ayars and Associates.

???? Authorization for an agreement with Cannon Corporation to provide consulting design services for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (includes the whole or segments of Byrnes Lane, Callejon Drive, Cameo Road, Dorrance Way, El Carro Lane, Retorno Drive, Star Pine Road, and Vallecito Road).

☀️ Authorize an amendment to the Agreement with Optony, Inc. to provide management and support related services for solar energy generation and storage projects.

???? An Agricultural Lease Agreement with Caltrans for the four acre Property located at 1212 Casitas Pass Road.

???? An Ordinance amending Chapter 15.50 (Flood Damage Protection) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) in the Carpinteria Municipal Code.

????️ Adoption of a resolution initiating legislation to amend the City’s Density Bonus Program, a part of its Local Coastal Program, in response to state Density Bonus legislation.

????️ Adoption of a resolution initiating an amendment to Carpinteria Municipal Code, Title 14: Zoning Regulations, concerning the implementation of Coastal Development Permit Procedures.

???? Special Event Permit Application for the 2022 California Avocado Festival.

???? Informational Report on train horn noise level at Tomol Interpretive Play Area.

Have you been looking at that can of old paint in the garage and wondering how to get rid of it? ABOP is the answer! The City of Carpinteria holds its free ABOP Disposal Program twice a month, and this month’s are scheduled for Sept. 10 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ABOP stands for Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Paint because those are among the materials accepted. Please read the graphic attached for additional details on what else we accept and how much of each material we accept.

HopeNet of Carpinteria has canceled its annual Candlelight Vigil on Sept. 10 due to the high likelihood of rain during the outdoor event. The event recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day, and organizers look forward to holding it next year.

HopeNet of Carpinteria is a local, grassroots suicide prevention group of volunteers. It is a Community Partner of the City of Carpinteria. For more information about the vigil, contact Becki Norton in Spanish or English at (805) 507-7933 or hopenetofcarp@gmail.com.

The City of Carpinteria has joined numerous other public agencies in California by getting off the electrical grid and using generators during peak hours in response to the Governor’s Proclamation of a State Emergency. We apologize for any nuisances caused by the use of generators, but keeping our agency functional without further stressing the power grid is imperative during this heatwave. We thank everyone for doing their part by continuing to reduce power use during peak hours: 4 to 9 p.m.

Carpinteria Community Library is looking for a part-time staff person to round out their team. Candidates must speak Spanish fluently, have excellent customer service skills, be able to work some Saturdays, and ideally have knowledge of library skills. Learn more and apply at https://carpinteria.applicantpro.com/jobs/2350114.html