Implementation of this central goal is described through the General Plan objectives and policies, organized into eight elements: Land Use; Housing; Community Design; Circulation; Open Space, Recreation & Conservation; Safety; Noise; and Public Facilities & Services. The Housing Element, unlike the other elements, is updated every eight years— the current Housing Element’s planning period runs from 2023 to 2031.
The 2024 GP APR consists of the following sections:
1. Introduction, including the history of and background on the City’s General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan.
2. Development Activities/Projects and Program Review, which summarizes planning and building permits issued in 2024, Code Compliance cases, City Council actions, and Planning Commission actions.
3. General Plan Elements and Implementation, which details the progress made on new and existing projects and programs throughout the City that implement each element of the General Plan.
4. Amendments to the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and Zoning Code, summarizes the adopted changes to both documents and proposed changes to be brought before decisionmakers in the foreseeable future.
5. Goals, Priorities, and Objectives, which highlights how the goals of the General Plan are intertwined with other City efforts, including the City’s Annual Work Plan.
Community Development Department staff collaborated with the Public Works and Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Departments to assemble the information provided.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
As a requirement of Government Code (Section 65400(a)(2)), the GP APR serves as evidence of the City implementing its General Plan goals, objectives and policies. By submitting the required GP and Housing Element APRs to LCI and HCD each year, the City fulfills statutory requirements to report on the status of City programs and efforts in meeting its share of regional housing needs. The GP APR is also a tool for understanding where General Plan implementation work remains and how related resources may need to be focused to address General Plan objectives and policies.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No Additional Funding Requested. Staff time to prepare the report is included in the Adopted FY 2024-2025 Budget. Other than the cost of staff time for preparation, there is no anticipated financial impact to the City as a result of submitting this report. Preparation of the annual General Plan Report is an unfunded state mandate.
2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 24, 2025
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Preparation and presentation of the GP APR to the City Council, followed by the submittal of requirements of Government Code § 65400.
OPTIONS
1. Direct the CDD Director to submit the GP APR to the Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
2. Recommend changes be incorporated into the GP APR and authorize the Community Development Director to submit the revised GP APR to the Land Use and Climate Innovation and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
3. Recommend changes and direct staff to return a revised GP APR for further review.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Interested members of the public.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
Staff contact: Megan Musolf, Assistant Planner
(805) 755-4438, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by:
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
(805) 755-4407, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400, [email protected]
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Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected]
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ATTACHMENT A
2024 General Plan Annual Progress
Report
City of Carpinteria
Image: Megan Musolf
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Report Presented to the City Council
March 24, 2025
City Council
Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
Mónica J. Solórzano, Vice Mayor
Al Clark
Wade Nomura
Julia Mayer
Planning Commission
Glenn La Fevers, Chair
David Allen, Vice-Chair
Jane L. Benefield
John Moyer
Alexandra Van Antwerp
City Staff
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director John Ilasin, Public Works Director
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 4 Development Activities/Projects and Program Review.......................................................... 5 General Plan Elements and Implementation ........................................................................... 9 LAND USE ELEMENT............................................................................................................. 9 COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT ..................................................................................... 14 CIRCULATION ELEMENT ................................................................................................... 17 OPEN SPACE, RECREATION & CONSERVATION ELEMENT ................................... 21 SAFETY ELEMENT............................................................................................................... 27 NOISE ELEMENT.................................................................................................................. 30 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ELEMENT........................................................... 32 HOUSING ELEMENT............................................................................................................ 35 Amendments to the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan and Zoning Code.................. 36 Goals, Priorities and Objectives............................................................................................... 38 Conclusion................................................................................................................................... 39 Figures
City of Carpinteria Land Use Map . . . . . . . . 13
Exhibits
Housing Element Annual Progress Report (2024) . . . . Exhibit 1 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes . . . . . . Exhibit 2 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes . . . . . Exhibit 3 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Work Plan. . . . . . . Exhibit 4
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Reports (Q1 and Q2) . . . . Exhibit 5 City Council Staff Report (March 24, 2025) . . . . . Exhibit 6 4 | P a g e
City of Carpinteria
2024 General Plan Annual Progress
Report
Introduction
California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires an annual report on the status of the General Plan and the City’s progress in its implementation, including progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs. This Annual Report must be presented to the City Council and then submitted to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) each year. A separate annual report detailing the City’s progress toward implementing its Housing Element is prepared and submitted to the HCD, and included as an exhibit to the General Plan Annual Progress Report. The preparation of this annual report provides an opportunity to review activities and projects of the prior year in the areas of development and other programs that work toward implementing the City’s General Plan.
Carpinteria adopted an update of its General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan (“GP/CLUP”) in January 2003. The General Plan identifies the central goal of the community as:
To preserve the essential character of our small beach town, its family-oriented residential neighborhoods, its unique visual and natural resources and its open, rural surroundings while enhancing recreational, cultural and economic opportunities for our citizens.
Since its adoption in 2003, the five departments that make up the City of Carpinteria have worked to implement the policies outlined in the General Plan. These departments include General Government; Administrative Services; Parks, Recreation and Community Services; Public Works; and Community Development. The General Plan is designed to be consistent with the California Coastal Act, and thus the document also serves as the City’s Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP), a part of the City’s certified Local Coastal Program.
Several City planning and management documents are in a transitionary stage at the time of this report’s publication. At the beginning of 2024, City staff and the City Council began the process of switching from a calendar-year Annual Work Plan to a fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025 Work Plan with the goal of better aligning the City budget with Council priorities and City staff capacity. The FY 2024-2025 Work Plan comprises five overarching goals 5 | P a g e
with associated priorities and deliverables for each department. 1 Many deliverables for each Work Plan goal serve to implement the General Plan, and progress on them will be discussed in this report. Work is still being done to better connect the City budget and Work Plan, with the City looking to shift to a two-year Strategic Plan for FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to allow for longer-term budget strategies.
Additionally, the City is currently in the midst of a full General Plan/CLUP update.2 This project began in 2016 but was significantly delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In late 2023, the City’s newly-hired Long Range Planning division recommenced work on the GP/CLUP update. Over the course of seven public meetings, the General Plan Update Committee (GPUC) reviewed and provided feedback on administrative drafts of each General Plan element, including two new elements: Healthy Community and Coastal Resiliency. A complete draft GP/CLUP will be made available for public review in spring 2025; next steps will focus on completing the programmatic-level environmental review for the document.
This document is a reporting document, and does not create or alter policy. The content is provided for informational purposes only, and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306.
This report is organized to comply with LCI’s General Plan Guidelines. The report includes sections that correlate with the Elements of the General Plan and details important information and events from the 2024 calendar year. Exhibit 1 includes the City Council Adopted Housing Element Annual Progress Report. Exhibits 2 and 3 include a complete account of the City Council and Planning Commission actions for the calendar year.
Exhibit 4 includes the City’s FY 2024-2025 Work Plan. Exhibit 5 includes the FY 2024- 2025 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 reports associated with the City budget and Work Plan.
The City Council Staff Report that accompanies this annual Report is included as Exhibit
6. Development Activities/Projects and Program
Review
Throughout this past year, the City reviewed numerous projects through the development review process and participated in many planning efforts. The proposed projects function to implement land use, community design and other elements of the General Plan. The following summaries provide a general overview of the projects, programs and permits that were reviewed. These summaries are general and are not intended to be exhaustive. 1 The five main goals of the FY 2024-2025 Work Plan were approved by the City Council on January 29, 2025, and related priorities/deliverables/measures and metrics were approved by the City Council on February 26, 2024. 2 More information on the General Plan/CLUP Update project can be found at https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/community-development/planning/general-plan-local-coastal-plan-update/ 6 | P a g e
BUILDING PERMITS
In 2024, the Building Division issued 297 Building Permits. These permits were issued for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), commercial remodel projects, residential remodels, solar photovoltaic power systems projects, new construction projects, various energyreducing water heater replacements and LED lighting upgrades, and other minor permits throughout the City. 18 Certificates of Occupancy were issued, all for ADUs and Junior ADUs.
PLANNING PERMITS
The Planning Division processed a variety of planning permits throughout the year, including Development Plans, Conditional Use Permits, Coastal Development Permits, a Parcel Map, and associated environmental review documents, as needed.
The Planning Commission reviewed the following application types over the course of the year:
3 Development Plans/Coastal Development Permits, Amendments and Revisions
5 Conditional Use Permits/Coastal Development Permits, and Revisions
1 Tentative Parcel Map
1 Temporary Use Permit
4 Rezones/ General Plan Amendment (GPA)/ Local Coastal Plan Amendments (LCPA)
4 Time Extensions for Development Plans
Over the course of the year, the Architectural Review Board evaluated 34 separate projects, including 12 residential projects and 5 mixed-use projects. Of those reviewed, 25 projects resulted in favorable recommendations to the Community Development Director or the Planning Commission, 2 received conceptual comments, and 2 projects were continued with comments for redesign.
CODE COMPLIANCE
The Code Compliance Division works diligently to abate code violations through voluntary and, if needed, mandatory actions (e.g. fines). The Division prepares quarterly reports for the City Council. The Division handled a total of 641 cases throughout the year, of which 283 were related to parking violations, 30 were contacts with unhoused community members, and 56 were related to animal violations. Furthermore, the Division abated numerous Zoning Code and Building Code violations. Other abated violations included smoking in public places, public nuisances, and health and safety issues. Although many 7 | P a g e
violations required formal citations, most violations get resolved through voluntary compliance efforts. During the year, voluntary compliance efforts were successful in abating unpermitted advertising banners, parking violations, weed abatement, fences and many other violations.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council reviewed various programs, projects and regulations this past year. The meeting minutes, documenting all of the Council’s decisions throughout the year, are included in Exhibit 2. The following are some of the key highlights of the Council’s accomplishments.
• Adopted amendments to the City’s regulation of certain polystyrene and single-use plastic items (January).
• Re-adopted the City’s 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element and directed staff to submit it to HCD (January).
• Adopted the FY 2024-2025 City Work Plan and associated priorities and deliverables (January-February).
• Established Renter Relocation Assistance Payment amounts for no-fault just-cause evictions at two month’s rent or $6,500, whichever is greater (February). • Approved the Measure A Five-Year Local Program for local streets and transportation projects (March).
• Upon appeal, approved Project 23-2221-DP/CDP/ARB, a three-story mixed-use (commercial / residential) development with 24 residential units (including 3 deedrestricted lower-income units) (March). • Updated the City Master Fee Schedule (April).
• Renewed an agreement with the Rental Housing Mediation Program for three years (July 2024 – June 2027) (May).
• Amended the City’s Live Entertainment regulations to accommodate outdoor live entertainment (May).
• Approved the awarding of a $1.6 million grant for the City’s Living Shoreline coastal resiliency project (June).
• Amended the City’s smoking regulations to prohibit smoking in multi-unit residences beginning July 1, 2025 (July).
• Adopted the City Council Advisory Group Handbook and Appointment Process Policy (November).
• Amended the Safety Element of the General Plan to include the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in its entirety (November).
• Adopted several ordinances that implemented Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs) of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element; including the rezoning of 19.83 acres to a new Residential/Mixed Use zone district (December).
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• Authorized an increase of the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax for hotel guests from 12 percent to 15 percent, following the passage of the related ballot measure in the November 2024 General Municipal Election (December).
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission reviewed various projects last year. Meeting minutes are included as Exhibit 3. The following matters are the key projects that were reviewed:
• Approved the 4745 Carpinteria Avenue Mixed-Use Project (Project 23-2221- DP/CDP/ARB), a three-story mixed-use (commercial / residential) development with 24 residential units (including 3 deed-restricted lower-income units). • Recommended the City Council approve amendments to CMC Chapter 14.72- Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, to align with recent changes to State Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law.
• Recommended the City Council approve a proposed ordinance to repeal and replace CMC Chapter 14.77 to locally implement changes to State density bonus law. • Approved the subdivision of an existing 19,912 square foot single-family lot into two parcels of 11,236 square feet and 8,689 square feet in size, respectively; and approved a Variance from the setback requirements, covered parking, and parking location requirements under CMC Chapter 14.12.
• Recommended the City Council approve a proposed amendment to the Safety Element of the Carpinteria General Plan to incorporate in its entirety the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) into the Safety Element pursuant to California (State) Assembly Bill 2140.
• Recommended the City Council approve several proposed ordinances that would implement Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs) of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element.
• Allowed an interior and exterior renovation of an existing restaurant (The Palms) and conversion of a portion of the roof to a patio and bar area; and granted Modifications to allow a covered patio dining area within the required front setback and allow the rooftop bar structure to exceed the 30-foot height limit.
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General Plan Elements and Implementation
This section of the Annual Progress Report discusses specific projects and policies that demonstrate the implementation of the goals detailed in the General Plan during the 2024 calendar year. The City’s FY 2024-2025 Work Plan is attached as Exhibit 4.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The Land Use Element establishes the type and density of land uses and guides growth and development by presenting a plan that reflects the community’s desire to maintain and enhance an enjoyable, balanced quality of life. The City’s Land Use Map identifies specified land use areas, including Agriculture, Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Open Space/Recreation. Decision-making bodies, such as the Architectural Review Board and the Planning Commission, rely on Land Use Element policies during the discretionary development review process to help guide their decision-making. This basic tenet is expressed in the community’s central goal for the General Plan as stated at the beginning of this report.
Key Objectives
❖ Objective LU-1: Establish the basis for orderly, well planned urban development while protecting coastal resources and providing for greater access and recreational opportunities for the public.
❖ Objective LU-2: Protect the natural environment within and surrounding Carpinteria.
❖ Objective LU-3: Preserve the small beach town character of the built environment of Carpinteria, encouraging compatible revitalization and avoiding sprawl development at the city’s edge.
❖ Objective LU-4: Influence land use decision making, use and development patterns in the unincorporated Carpinteria Valley to be supportive of the California Coastal Act and City objectives to preserve unique coastal resources by establishing open-field agricultural use as the predominant use in the unincorporated Valley.
❖ Objective LU-5: Maintain availability of agriculture, coastal-dependent industry and visitor-serving commercial development including hotels/motels, restaurants and commercial recreation uses.
❖ Objective LU-6: Create flexible land use and zoning standards for general commercial and industrial parcels that allow opportunities for residential use to expand, as determined appropriate by the City, in response to changing needs relative to the jobs/housing balance locally and in the region, and as incentive toward the development of affordable housing.
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❖ Objective LU-7: Adopt and amend as necessary a Sphere of Influence that serves to establish the basis for annexation of certain land contiguous to city limits.
Land Use – 2024 Implementation Summary
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs): The City permitted 16 ADUs and granted Certificates of Occupancy to 18 ADUs in 2024 under the City’s ADU regulations adopted the year prior. ADUs made up the majority of new housing in the City in 2024, and amendments to the ADU regulations are ongoing to conform to the most recent changes to ADU laws adopted by the State legislature.
• Housing Element 2023-2031: Carpinteria strives to be a city where residents of all income levels are able to find safe and appropriately-priced housing. The City Council adopted Ordinance Nos. 788-791 to implement Housing Element Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs) of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. Together, these ordinances created a new Residential/Mixed Use (RMU) zone district, adopted objective design standards for certain multifamily/mixed use projects, and rezoned 19.83 acres to RMU. • Zoning Code Amendments: Throughout 2024, City staff worked on amendments related to key land use areas, including ADUs, Density Bonus Law, coastal resiliency, and supportive housing. Several of these items will go to public hearings in 2025.
• Anti-Displacement Legislation: In February 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6290, setting the Relocation Assistance Payment amount for nofault just-cause evictions at two month’s rent or $6,500, whichever is greater.
Work on related anti-displacement legislative items will continue into the upcoming years.
Ongoing Implementation
Carpinteria strives to participate with the County of Santa Barbara in the land use planning process and review of development projects within the Carpinteria Valley. Likewise, the City provides notification to the County when development is proposed adjacent to the City’s boundaries. This same process applies to local special districts whose district boundaries include both incorporated and unincorporated lands in the Carpinteria Valley.
Adjustments to Carpinteria’s identified Sphere of Influence were made in 2003, 2009, and 2015. In 2009, the Coastal Commission certified an amendment to the Local Coastal Program to rezone one property to allow the development of 34 condominiums on Cravens Lane. The project served as a transition between more urbanized residential 11 | P a g e
development within the City to the south of the site and a more rural area within the County of Santa Barbara jurisdiction to the north. The property was annexed into the City by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in 2009. In 2015, two agricultural parcels were removed from the City’s Sphere of Influence to protect future agricultural uses of the sites as a condition of approval for a highway widening project that resulted in unavoidable impacts to other agricultural lands within the City. In addition, a correction was made to the Sphere of Influence to remove a portion of a parcel which was believed to have been included in error.
The City’s long-range planning division (one Principal Planner and one Assistant Planner) was established in late 2023, and long-range planning staff worked throughout 2024 to achieve HCD certification of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element. While HCD deemed the City’s Housing Element substantially compliant with State housing law in March 2024, HCD could not certify the Housing Element at that time because the City had not implemented the required rezones for Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs) prior to the statutory deadline of February 15, 2024.3 As summarized above, long-range planning staff wrote four ordinances to satisfy the requirements of Program 1, most notably proposing to rezone a minimum of 16.8 acres to accommodate higher density housing (20-25 units/care). The City Council approved the Program 1 ordinances on December 9, 2024, and the ordinances were approved with modifications by the California Coastal Commission on March 14, 2025.
During the 2024 calendar year, the City engaged in the County’s public hearing process for the County’s housing element rezones. The City Council and City staff submitted comment letters on the Program EIR and regarding three sites proposed to be rezoned to higher-density residential (20-30 units/acre) which abutted the City limits; the City’s concerns involved protection of the Urban-Rural boundary and agricultural lands within the Coastal Zone, the lack of adequate public facilities and traffic circulation to accommodate the contemplated intensity of development at these sites, and the potential impacts to community character caused by high density housing on the outskirts of the City.
The City participated in monthly regional planning meetings with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and other jurisdictions within Santa Barbara County.
City staff also attended quarterly meetings of the Joint Cities-County Affordable Housing Task Group. Since Carpinteria has only one neighboring jurisdiction, which is the County Unincorporated lands, City staff routinely coordinated with the County on land use issues affecting both jurisdictions, including housing projects, cannabis projects, energy reliability projects, trail connectivity, and zoning code changes. In particular, the City provided comments to the County in 2024 regarding the County’s housing element rezones and proposed amendments to the County’s Cannabis/Odor Control ordinance. 3 HCD’s letter dated March 21, 2024 is available to view here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2024/09/sbb-carpinteria-adopted-out-032124.pdf 12 | P a g e
City and County staff have also been working the Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) staff to develop and adopt a voluntary Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that would help to facilitate early coordination and dialogue over land use and planning matters affecting the City’s planning area. This effort will carry over into 2025 as staff continues to refine the terms of the MOA. 13 | P a g e
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COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
The Community Design Element identifies key design characteristics of the community and establishes objectives and policies to guide future development in a consistent manner. The Community Design Element includes both overarching policies that apply citywide as well as policies that apply to specific subareas of the City.
Key Objectives (Citywide)
❖ Objective CD-1: The size, scale and form of buildings, and their placement on a parcel should be compatible with adjacent and nearby properties, and with the dominant neighborhood or district development pattern.
❖ Objective CD-2: Architectural designs based on historic regional building types should be encouraged to preserve and enhance the unique character of the city. ❖ Objective CD-3: The design of the community should be consistent with the desire to protect views of the mountains and the sea.
❖ Objective CD-4: These objectives and policies should be implemented through Specific Plans or similar documents based on the identified neighborhood, district and corridor design subareas.
In addition to the citywide design objectives outlined above, the City of Carpinteria seeks to ensure that the existing unique qualities and characteristics of the City’s distinct neighborhoods and districts are enhanced through the preservation of both citywide physical characteristics and neighborhood subareas. Each category and neighborhood have specific objectives and policies.
Physical Community Design
Characteristics Neighborhood Design Subareas
Residential Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Interiors
Neighborhood Edges
Commercial, Office, Industrial & Mixed
Use
Corridors
Frontage Design
Public Spaces
1. Downtown Beach
2. Downtown and Old Town
2a. Downtown Core District
3. Santa Monica, Canalino and El
Carro
4. The Northeast
5. Concha Loma
6. The Bluffs (Areas 0, I, II and III)
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Community Design – 2024 Implementation Summary
• Objective Design Standards (ODS): As part of the implementation of Housing Element Program 1, the City developed Objective Design Standards for multifamily residential and mixed-use projects that are eligible for streamlined/ministerial planning review under the new RMU zone or State law.
The ODS were reviewed by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) and the Planning Commission, and ultimately approved and adopted by the City Council.
The ODS aim to ensure projects with limited to no discretionary review maintain a quality level of design appropriate for and compatible with Carpinteria’s architectural character.
• Project Review: The Architectural Review Board (ARB) evaluated 34 separate projects in 2024, which included reviewing the design for proposals to improve commercial and residential properties as well proposals for new residential and mixed-use developments. Projects of note reviewed by the ARB included a proposal for a resort and apartment complex in the Bluffs Design Subarea, a proposal for a large mixed-use development in the Northeast Design Subarea, and a final review of a mixed-use project in the Downtown Core District.
Ongoing Implementation
For every project undergoing discretionary review, City decision makers apply the unique community design objectives and guidelines applicable to the project’s neighborhood.
Community Development Department staff, the ARB, and Planning Commission consider these design objectives in their review of projects on a case-by-case basis to maintain and enhance the quality of Carpinteria’s neighborhoods and streetscapes. The City adopted design guidelines for the Single Family Neighborhoods north of Highway 101 (2006), the Beach Neighborhood (2012), and the Concha Loma Neighborhood (2014), establishing styles to guide future development in these neighborhoods.
The City conducts meetings with the local agencies regarding new development projects to ensure that adequate consideration is made for the concerns raised by new development’s demands on infrastructure and services. Through these InterDepartmental Agency Group (IDAG) meetings, projects are reviewed in their early stages to anticipate concerns and issues which may impact their design or eventual build-out.
Development proposals are transmitted to the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District for recommendations relating to fire safety. These recommendations are incorporated into a master set of conditions required for the approval of a project.
In recent years, a number of State laws have limited decision makers’ discretion over certain types of projects, particularly for housing developments. For certain types of projects, applicants may qualify for ministerial permit review and/or may only be required to adhere to objective, mandatory design standards. In these cases, subjective policy 16 | P a g e
language such as preserving the “small beach-town character,” which is a consistent theme in the City’s design review, cannot be used to require the applicant to revise a project. Recognizing this evolving legal landscape, in 2024, City staff drafted a new Objective Design Standards (ODS) Zoning Code chapter to provide a set of measurable and verifiable building and site design standards that apply to new projects in the RMU zone district and to other types of housing projects that qualify for ministerial review under state law. The intent of the ODS is provide a level of design “guardrails,” such that even ministerially-reviewed projects with no discretionary ARB or Planning Commission review would integrate into the City’s established neighborhoods. The ODS were adopted by the City Council in December 2024, approved with modifications by the Coastal Commission in March 2025, and will become effective pending the City Council’s adoption of the modifications. City staff and decisionmakers have noted the importance of ODS when State law requires ministerial review, setting the stage for potential future sets of ODS for additional neighborhoods or building types.
In 2021, the City embarked on an effort to create a “Downtown Design Overlay” (DDO) to cultivate a vibrant and architecturally interesting downtown core, similar in its overall goals to the ODS. Many components of the administrative draft DDO were incorporated into the ODS. While the DDO did not make progress in 2024 in its original form, City staff are considering how some form of design standards for the downtown area can play a role in the future to maintain the area as a walkable, community-oriented, pedestrian- and alternative transportation-friendly area.
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CIRCULATION ELEMENT
The purpose of the Circulation Element is to designate an efficient system of streets and highways that will provide adequate linkages between land uses in the city. This Element complements the Land Use Element by contributing to the achievement of the economic, physical, and social goals of the community. The Circulation Element describes the existing transportation network and how future transportation needs can be accommodated. Provisions for the use of alternative modes of transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian circulation, are also included in the Circulation Element. The Circulation Element implements coastal access policies as required by the City’s Local Coastal Program.
Key Objectives
❖ Objective C-1: To improve the community’s ability to access U.S. 101 and areas north of the freeway through the improvement of interchanges. ❖ Objective C-2: To designate scenic routes so as to provide for the scenic enjoyment of and maintain and enhance the natural beauty of the lands and views along the roadways of the Carpinteria Valley.
❖ Objective C-3: Provide a balanced transportation network with consistent designations and standards for roadways that will provide for the safe and efficient movement of goods and people through the community.
❖ Objective C-4: Improve the Carpinteria Avenue corridor to ensure adequate traffic flow, safe bicycle use and improved aesthetic qualities. ❖ Objective C-5: Provide a system of safe and functional truck routes. ❖ Objective C-6: Provide adequate safe railroad crossings and to effectuate community design of buffers that will attenuate rail-related noise. ❖ Objective C-7: Build demand for alternative transportation use by increasing ease, effectiveness, and social acceptability, and through foresighted planning. ❖ Objective C-8: Support and develop safe, direct and well-maintained bicycle and pedestrian systems and recreational boating facilities that serve all segments of the public.
❖ Objective C-9: Promote the use of public transit systems that provide mobility to all city residents, and reduce automobile congestion within the capabilities of the community.
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Circulation – 2024 Implementation Summary
• Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project: The Right-of-Way Certification was completed in September 2021. Construction began in Q4 2024 with vegetation clearing and grubbing. The estimated start of bridge construction is spring 2026.
• Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project: A Coastal Development Permit application was submitted to the Community Development Department in November 2024. The project is currently in the design phase. City staff have received preliminary project review comments from California Coastal Commission staff in November 2024. The estimated start of construction is summer 2025.
• Improve Public Transit Services: Public Works staff attended a Transportation Committee meeting in June 2024 regarding The Wave, a new all-electric, ondemand micro-transit program replacing the Seaside Shuttle (discontinued in 2020). The estimated start of micro-transit service was initially in 2023, but a shortage of qualified transit drivers resulted in delays to anticipated micro-transit service.
• Pavement Management Program: The 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project was completed in Q4 2024. The 2023 Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project is currently in the design phase. The estimated start of construction is fall 2025.
• Santa Claus Lane Bikeway Project: The project was completed in summer 2023 and had a grand opening in November 2023. This key linkage from downtown Carpinteria to Santa Claus Lane has seen significant use by City residents and visitors in 2024.
• Downtown “T” Parklet Permit Program: In 2021, the City Council directed staff to initiate drafting an ordinance for permitting parklets in the downtown. After a public workshop and review by the Traffic Safety Committee, Architectural Review Board, and Planning Commission, the City Council approved amendments to the Downtown “T” Encroachment Guidelines in 2023 to incorporate parklets as an allowable type of right-of-way encroachment. There are currently three (3) restaurants in the Downtown “T” with parklets that are leased from the City.
Ongoing Implementation
The City has coordinated with Caltrans and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) on several projects to improve freeway accessibility and circulation throughout the community. Significant Highway 101 improvement projects have been completed, including the following: (1) High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes 19 | P a g e
and freeway pavement; (2) bridges over Franklin Creek and Santa Monica Creek; (3) sound walls; (4) drainage improvements; (5) intersection improvements at Santa Monica Road and Via Real; (6) Linden Avenue – Casitas Pass Road interchanges; the (7) Via Real extension; and (8) Class 1 bike path improvements.
Carpinteria aims to provide a balanced transportation network with consistent designations and standards for roadways that will provide for the safe and efficient movement of goods and people throughout the community. With new development, the City works to improve circulation and enhance safe and efficient traffic patterns. The Downtown Carpinteria Parking Study, the basis for the City’s Parking Management Plan, was accepted by the City Council in November of 2021. The Council authorized staff to proceed with the plan’s recommendations in May of 2022; however, in April 2023, the Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee recommended for the Parking Management Plan to be suspended until the completion of the 700 Linden Adaptive Reuse Project, which is now scheduled to be completed in 2025.
The City supports various forms of alternative transportation, including bike, bus, vanpool, and train, to serve the wide variety of needs of both residents and visitors. The City aims to encourage and develop safe, direct and well-maintained bicycle and pedestrian systems that serve all segments of the public and serve to connect residential areas, schools, parks and shopping areas. The City strives to provide safe mobility for those with access and functional needs through the design of street improvements and public facilities, provide continuous sidewalks in priority locations for safe pedestrian circulation and promote alternative transportation.
The City continues planning efforts to complete the Alternative Transportation Plan, which would guide and influence bikeway and pedestrian policies and programs to make the bicycling and walking experience for residents and visitors safe, convenient and enjoyable.
Paratransit services, like HELP, and Easy-Lift, operate in the City to aid community members with access and functional needs. Circulation Element policies are implemented through these services that provide alternatives to traditional automobile transportation.
These forms of alternative transportation also improve access to coastal resources such as local beaches and city parks.
Street maintenance projects are an ongoing effort for Public Works through their Pavement Management Program, which is used to establish baselines and improvement strategies to repair and replace aging street infrastructure over time. As part of this program, the Department conducts city-wide inspections and maintenance analysis.
Pavement maintenance and rehabilitation capital improvement projects are ongoing. A multi-year Pavement Management Map was completed in 2020. The map shows existing pavement condition, proposed treatment, and treatment schedule for each street. 20 | P a g e
Through its contract for law enforcement services with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, renewed in 2023, the City conducts traffic safety operations, in particular, at locations where public safety issues related to speeding and other vehicle code violations have been identified.
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OPEN SPACE, RECREATION & CONSERVATION ELEMENT
This combined element describes the community’s open space, recreation and natural resources that the City manages. This includes natural open space areas, outdoor recreation areas, water habitats, plant and animal life, agricultural land, scenic and cultural resources, and management of open space for public health and safety.
Carpinteria has a variety of natural resources that have local, regional and statewide significance such as wetlands, riparian areas, coastal bluffs, beaches and tidal areas.
The City’s policies support the preservation and conservation of environmental resources to maintain the quality of the environment and the character of the community. Adopted policies provide for clean air, water and soil; adequate protection of plant and wildlife habitats; maintenance of visual resources; and preservation and enhancement of special resources including beaches, recreation areas, trails, marshland, creekways, and agricultural land. The Open Space, Recreation, and Conservation Element implements various components of the Local Coastal Program, including coastal access and resource protection.
Key Objectives
❖ Objective OSC-1: Protect, preserve and enhance local natural resources and habitats.
❖ Objective OSC-2: Preserve and restore the natural resources of the Carpinteria Bluffs.
❖ Objective OSC-3: Preserve and restore wetlands such as the Carpinteria Salt Marsh.
❖ Objective OSC-4: Preserve the biological diversity of shoreline habitats. ❖ Objective OSC-5: Protect the Harbor Seal Hauling Ground from human disturbance.
❖ Objective OSC-6: Preserve the natural environmental qualities of creekways and protect riparian habitat.
❖ Objective OSC-7: Conserve native plant communities.
❖ Objective OSC-8: Protect and conserve Monarch butterfly tree habitat. ❖ Objective OSC-9: Encourage and promote open-field agriculture as an independent, viable industry to meet the needs of present and future populations and to preserve the Carpinteria Valley’s rural, open space character. ❖ Objective OSC-10: Conserve all water resources, and protect the quality of water. 22 | P a g e
❖ Objective OSC-11: Carpinteria will conduct its planning and administrative activities so as to maintain the best possible air quality. ❖ Objective OSC-12: Maintain an understanding of the oil industry and its exploration objectives.
❖ Objective OSC-13: Preserve Carpinteria’s visual resources. ❖ Objective OSC-14: Provide for adequate park and recreation facilities to meet the needs of the community and visitors.
❖ Objective OSC-15: Maintain the existing trail system and provide additional recreation and access opportunities by expanding the trail system. ❖ Objective OSC-16: Preserve Carpinteria’s cultural resources.
Open Space, Recreation & Conservation – 2024 Implementation Summary • Carpinteria Coastal Vista Trail – Progress Updates: The Carpinteria Coastal Vista Trail is a multi-year project that would connect Rincon County Beach all the way to Santa Claus Lane. The network would improve coastal access and result in significant bike and pedestrian improvements through the City. The Coastal Vista Trail project completion is dependent on several remaining key linkages described in more detail in this report. The following are some highlights for particular segments of the network:
• Bluffs II Reach: The project application for the Bluffs II reach of the trail was submitted to the Planning Department for review and processing in 2021 and was approved by the Planning Commission in 2022 (Project 21-2107- CUP/CDP/ARB; 6155 Carpinteria Avenue). The City was awarded a competitive Habitat Conservation Fund grant of $183,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. This funding was used to develop and construct the coastal trail segment at Bluffs II. This segment extends past Viola Park and allows the public to enjoy the incredible views from that section of the Bluffs. The grant was administered by the State Parks Office of Grant and Local Services (OGALS) and funded by California's Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 (Proposition 117). This grant required matching funds and the City will study possible ways to raise the matching funds through alternative funding sources. Engineering designs for the Bluffs II trail have been drawn up and are pending review. In the meantime, the trail has been constructed such that it is in usable condition for the public and is open for public use; however, additional funding and work is needed to bring it to its completed condition.
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• Linden to Holly Trail: Permits were granted for an interim trail crossing (near 399 Linden Avenue) in 2022. The project is intended to function as an interim solution until a decision about proceeding with the Surfliner Inn project is made. The interim Linden to Holly segment of the Coastal Trail opened June 2023 and residents and visitors utilize the open trail. • Rincon Bluffs Preserve: A public workshop was held and concept designs were completed for the 23-acre preserve (formerly the Bluffs III property prior to City acquisition). The preserve is permanently protected as open space with native habitat and passive public recreational uses. Design and funding for trails within the preserve are ongoing. In August 2023, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Environmental Report. However, the proposals received were significantly higher than anticipated, exceeding the available budget. As a result, the City closed the RFP process and did not select a vendor. The City, in collaboration with the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is now revising the RFP to reduce the scope of work, focusing on a more cost-effective concept design and environmental report. This revised approach will also allow for phased construction of preserve improvements as funding becomes available. • Dog Park Project: Following a pilot program at El Carro Park, which concluded in early 2023, a Temporary Use Permit for a second off-leash dog park pilot program at Monte Vista Park was approved by the Planning Commission in November 2023. In February 2024, the City Council approved a standardized dog park design for the Monte Vista dog park and other future dog parks. The Monte Vista dog park opened in April 2024 and received mostly positive feedback from the community. In November 2024, the TUP was brought back to the Commission for a six-month check-in; the Commission agreed the pilot program was operating well and allowed for a second-year TUP to be reviewed and considered by the Planning Director. Pending continued successful operation, Parks, Recreation & Community Services intends to apply for a Development Plan in 2025 to make the Monte Vista Dog Park a permanent amenity.
• Concha Park: The objective of this project is to permit a pocket park in the Concha Loma area nearest the multifamily residential properties closest to Carpinteria Avenue. A concept park design has been prepared. A grant application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program was not successful. This project is currently on hold due to lack of funding. • Community Farm Project: As a project condition of approval related to a highway widening project, Caltrans was to grant an agricultural property to the City and help fund the development of an agricultural education program. Title to the 2.75- acre property has been transferred to the City. Use of the land is restricted to agricultural use in perpetuity. The objective is to develop a long-term viable agricultural use with public benefit. Since taking ownership, the City has been 24 | P a g e
maintaining the orchard and harvesting the crops. The design and construction of a perimeter fence has been put on hold temporarily due to limited funding. • Skate Park: The Skate Park construction was completed in August 2023 and secured a temporary Certificate of Occupancy until the installation of a permanent electrical pedestal was completed. The grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony took place August 24, 2023. Installation of the permanent electrical pedestal was completed, and the Skate Park received its Final Certificate of Occupancy in September 2024. In February 2025, the City Council adopted Skate Park hours of operation.
• Linden Beach Plaza: The objective of this project is to improve coastal access, ADA compliance, emergency response, bicycle and pedestrian use and general ambiance of the Linden Avenue street end. It is a cooperative project between the City and California State Parks. A grant has been awarded to construct the portion of the project on State Park property. There were several meetings in 2023 to coordinate the details of the project, and preliminary plans were updated to address comments from the meetings. A survey was prepared and a conceptual design of the project was completed in 2024. An on-site workshop was held to gather public input in early 2025. The preliminary plans are under review by the City and State Parks prior to submittal of a permit application. • Park and Playground Improvement Projects: Construction for a new playground at Heath Ranch Park was completed and has since been reopened. The improvements have been well received by the community.
• Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project: This project would construct a dedicated multiuse path connecting the City of Carpinteria to Rincon Beach Park, providing safe access that avoids the UPRR railroad corridor and Highway 101. Preparation of plans, specifications and estimates are well underway. A draft Environmental Impact Report has been completed. Following an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the project and EIR in 2022, a year-long public outreach campaign with stakeholders was completed to identify and study project alternatives. The results of the outreach effort were presented to the Council in May 2023 wherein the Council affirmed their support for the proposed project alignment. Since that time, including throughout 2024, City staff have worked with the project partners to pursue additional funding needed to complete the environmental and permitting phases of the project. Obtaining certification of the environmental document and project permits will better position the project for the additional funding needed to complete the project design and construction phases of the project.
Ongoing Implementation
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The City operates approximately 100 acres of parkland and open space. Each park is unique, but most offer some visitor amenities such as picnic facilities, restrooms, ball fields or children’s play structures. Ongoing use of the City’s fields for adult and youth soccer, softball and baseball remains in high demand as these activities are very important to the local and visiting community. The Parks and Recreation Department continues to conduct a variety of pool and ocean recreation programs for youth and adults as well.
The City’s Creeks Preservation Program provides a framework for implementing various projects to achieve the community’s watershed protection goals. A number of restoration projects along Carpinteria Creek have been accomplished over years as a result of the combined efforts of local government and community partners. Through protection of local creek resources and improvements to infrastructure, like creek crossings and bridges, along with efforts of other local agencies and volunteer organizations, the City has implemented both habitat protections and improved public access to areas of natural priority. Ongoing work related to the replacement of the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge over Carpinteria Creek continues to make progress towards enhancement of City creeks.
The City continues to conduct water quality monitoring in partnership with the cities of Goleta, Buellton, and Solvang and the County of Santa Barbara. All monitoring was done in accordance with the Phase II MS4 Permit 3030(d) Monitoring Plan, approved by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. A report is submitted annually to the State Water Board.
The City is continually looking for opportunities to acquire undeveloped property within or adjacent to Carpinteria Creek. In doing so, Carpinteria can preserve important riparian habitat, reduce urban runoff into the creek and maintain an undeveloped riparian corridor for aesthetic and wildlife movement purposes, as well as for contributing to ocean water quality.
The City continues efforts to realize completion of the Coastal Vista Trail, a City-wide hiking/biking trail system. The long-term goal is a trail for walking or biking that would connect Rincon County Beach, the Rincon Bluffs Preserve, the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, Tar Pits Park, Carpinteria State Beach Park, the City’s Salt Marsh Park, and Santa Claus Lane. The City envisions a network of trails that would connect northern beaches to the town, improve coastal access and result in significant bike and pedestrian improvements. The Coastal Vista Trail project is dependent on several key linkages detailed below:
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Coastal Vista Trail – Key linkages
Carpinteria Rincon Trail Reach
This trail would connect easterly Carpinteria
Avenue and the Carpinteria Bluffs with Rincon
County Park.
Status: Planning and permitting remain
underway.
Bluffs II Reach
A public trail easement across the property
known as Bluffs II.
Status: A portion of this trail has been completed
and is currently open.
Bluffs III (Rincon Bluffs Preserve)
The City acquired the property and it is now
protected under a conservation easement and
endowment. The area is open to the public and
currently has informal/unofficial trails.
Status: Planning for trail and habitat
improvements is underway.
Fifth Street to Carpinteria Avenue
The Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo
(LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency was awarded a
grant to pursue various improvements. Locally, a
commuter rail station would be improved to
include double tracking to allow for trains to pass,
a new platform on the south side of the tracks, a
railroad undercrossing, and the establishment of
key pedestrian linkages. One of the pedestrian
routes includes a connection from Fifth Street to
Carpinteria Avenue, including a walking bridge
over Franklin Creek.
Status: Design and permitting work is underway
for the Franklin Trail portion from Seventh Street
to Carpinteria Avenue.
Santa Claus Lane Bike Path
This bike path links westerly Carpinteria Avenue
to Santa Claus Lane in unincorporated Santa
Barbara County. The project was incorporated
into the freeway widening project.
Status: This project was completed in 2023.
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SAFETY ELEMENT
The purpose of this Safety Element is to adopt policies that will reduce death, injuries, property damage, and the economic and social dislocation resulting from natural hazards.
City policies minimize the potential risks and reduce the loss of life, property and the economic and social dislocations resulting from natural hazards. The Element identifies several issues related to natural hazards including seismically induced hazards, slope stability hazards, soil hazards, flood hazards, fire hazards and hazardous materials.
Key Objectives
❖ Objective S-1: Minimize the potential risks and reduce the loss of life, property and the economic and social dislocations resulting from fault surface rupture in the planning area, from ground shaking due to an earthquake along a fault in the planning area or in the region, from seismically -induced liquefaction in the planning area, and from seismically-induced tsunamis.
❖ Objective S-2: Minimize the potential risks and reduce the loss of life, property and economic and social dislocations resulting from seismically-induced and naturally –occurring landslides, from mud and debris flows, from rock falls, and from seacliff retreat.
❖ Objective S-3: Minimize the potential risks and reduce the loss of property and the economic and social dislocations resulting from expansive soils, soil settlement, subsidence, and hydrocompaction.
❖ Objective S-4: Minimize the potential risks and reduce the loss of life, property and the economic and social dislocations resulting from flooding. ❖ Objective S-5: Minimize the potential risks and reduce the loss of life, property and economic and social dislocation resulting from urban and wildland fires. ❖ Objective S-6: Minimize the potential risks and reduce the loss of life, property and the economic and social dislocations resulting from hazardous materials accidents at large industrial facilities, at facilities handling acutely hazardous materials, and along transportation corridors.
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Safety – 2024 Implementation Summary
• Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and the Multi-jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan: Updates to both plans have received approvals from CalOES and FEMA.
The City Council passed a resolution adopting the update to the City’s LHMP on April 10, 2023. In November 2024, the City Council approved an amendment to the Safety Element to incorporate the LHMP in its entirety, allowing the City to close out the associated grant (Resolution No. 6344).
• Multifamily Housing Smoking Ban: Addressing public health concerns from residents, the City Council adopted amendments to CMC Chapter 8.52 – Smoking Regulations, to prohibit smoking (including use of electronic smoking devices) anywhere on the premises of a multi-unit residential property. The changes will go into effect July 1, 2025.
• Decommissioning and Remediation of the Carpinteria Oil and Gas Processing Facilities: In coordination with the property owner, Chevron, the City prepared a released a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in December 2023 for the planned decommissioning and remediation of the onshore oil and gas processing facilities located off Dump Road. Comments were accepted until January 31, 2024. Since the close of public comment, City staff has been preparing revisions to the EIR and will be releasing the Proposed Final EIR in early 2025.
• Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan: As part of the preparation for the General Plan Update effort, this assessment and adaptation plan has been completed and biennial updates are planned to keep the document current.
• National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS): Submittal of the CRS Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was deferred until the City Council accepted the Dune and Shoreline Management Plan. The City Council accepted the Dune and Shoreline Management Plan on July 11, 2022, and the City was enrolled in CRS in April of 2024. As a result, City residents now qualify for a discount on flood insurance. • FEMA Updates: The City has been working with FEMA on proposed updates to flood maps for the Carpinteria area. Preliminary flood insurance rates and flood insurance study updates were released by FEMA in early 2024, and the comment/appeal period closed December 2024. Throughout 2024, the Public Works and Community Development Departments began advising applicants of the impending update to effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps based on project timelines.
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• Emergency Operations Center (EOC): City staff participated in EOC trainings hosted by the County of Santa Barbara throughout 2024 to ensure staff are prepared to activate the City’s EOC when necessary.
Ongoing Implementation
Through the development review and environmental review process, the City ensures that development meets the standards set forth in the Safety Element. The Building & Safety Department ensures that new construction or retrofit projects are done to meet current safety requirements and that the necessary geotechnical studies are conducted when appropriate.
The City plans and administers preparedness and response programming for all types of human-made and natural disasters that may occur within the City and surrounding areas.
City staff actively serve on county-wide committees that facilitate the coordination of disaster planning and response efforts, maintain and update City-wide emergency plans, conduct disaster preparedness and response trainings and exercises for City staff and residents, and participate in other activities that enhance the City’s and residents’ ability to prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies.
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) periodically releases updated flood maps depicting the 100-year flood plain and the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Carpinteria. These updated maps clarify what properties are in the flood zone and are therefore required to obtain flood insurance and comply with minimum finish floor elevations to avoid flooding impacts to new development. Through the permit review process, development has been required to meet minimum standards that meet or exceed anticipated flood levels to reduce risk and potential loss of life and structure due to flood hazards. The City continues to work with FEMA to ensure the FIRMs are updated and accurate.
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NOISE ELEMENT
Carpinteria is affected by several different sources of noise, including automobile and rail traffic, agricultural and industrial activity, ocean waves and wind, and periodic nuisances such as construction, loud parties or other events. The Noise Element identifies these sources and provides goals and policies that ensure that noise from these sources does not create an unacceptable noise environment. The City believes that controlling noise sources can substantially improve the quality of life for residents as well as visitors to the City.
Key Objectives
❖ Objective N-1: The City will minimize noise impacts of Highway 101 traffic on residential and other sensitive land uses.
❖ Objective N-2: The City will minimize the noise impacts of the railroad on residential and other sensitive land uses.
❖ Objective N-3: The City will minimize the adverse effects of traffic generated noise from City streets on residential and other sensitive land uses. ❖ Objective N-4: Minimize noise spillover from industrial operations into adjacent residential neighborhoods and other sensitive uses.
❖ Objective N-5: The City will minimize the effects of nuisance noise effects on sensitive land uses.
Noise - 2024 Implementation Summary
• Highway Improvement Project: A variety of measures have been implemented to reduce noise impacts, including sound walls and noise-reducing pavement materials. These highway projects have been completed within Carpinteria city limits.
• Public Nuisance Enforcement: During the second half of 2023, the City began a heightened effort to respond to and resolve nuisance noise complaints related to outdoor live entertainment hosted at Carpinteria businesses. In March 2024, City Council directed staff to amend the City’s live entertainment regulations to permit, with conditions, outdoor live entertainment, following the expiration of temporary COVID-19 provisions. The Council adopted the related ordinance in June 2024, which included updated administrative conditions on entertainment licenses.
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Ongoing Implementation
Noise impacts are evaluated during public improvement projects and the development review process. Site-specific noise studies provide recommendations for construction techniques that will mitigate noise impacts for development near Highway 101. Similarly, for highway improvement projects, noise studies are used to develop mitigation measures to ensure that new traffic patterns or increased traffic volumes will not significantly affect nearby residents.
The Public Works Department replaces worn or deteriorating asphalt roads with rubberized asphalt to reduce street noise from vehicle traffic. The City analyzes the location of industrial and commercial truck access on properties adjacent to residential areas and makes recommendations during site planning to mitigate noise spillover onto sensitive uses.
Through the Code Compliance Division, City staff also responds to noise complaints from neighbors located near commercial or industrial operations. Through amendments to the Municipal Code, the City has placed limitations on the days and hours during which construction may occur in order to protect sensitive land uses. In addition, the Municipal Code grants the Community Development Director and Planning Commission authority to impose more restrictive construction hours as a condition for approval on permits. 32 | P a g e
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ELEMENT
Local government supplies essential public services, provides for the general welfare of the community, and implements regulations in the interest of public health and safety.
Preparing for and planning how to accomplish these tasks is addressed in the Public Facilities and Services Element. The Element evaluates the major public and private services and facilities in the Carpinteria Planning Area and includes policies and objectives to plan for future needs.
The City wishes to maintain the best possible police and fire safety services for the community. The City implements project review procedures that incorporate fire district interaction (and law enforcement, if applicable) at the earliest possible point in the process. The City seeks to provide a high quality and broad range of public services, facilities and utilities to meet the needs of all current and future residents of the Carpinteria Planning Area.
Key Objectives
❖ Objective PF-1: To ensure the provision of adequate water supplies by minimizing consumption and investigating new sources either in existing supply or outside existing sources.
❖ Objective PF-2: Ensure adequate service systems for the transmission, treatment and disposal of sewage and wastewater generated within this area as well as the disposal of trash, green waste and recyclable material. ❖ Objective PF-3: The City shall strive to maintain the best possible police and fire safety services for the community.
❖ Objective PF-4: To assist the school district in continued provision of high-quality educational opportunities for all of the community’s youth. ❖ Objective PF-5: To provide a high quality and broad range of public services, facilities and utilities to meet the needs of all present and future residents of the Carpinteria Planning Area.
❖ Objective PF-6: To ensure that new development is adequately served by utilities and does not impact existing service areas in the community.
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awarded in 2023. The construction contract was awarded in July 2024, and construction is expected to be completed by April 2025. • Organics Waste Diversion: Ordinance 750 was approved by the City Council in January 2021 to incorporate SB 1383, the Short-lived Climate Pollutants act aimed at reducing organic waste. The City’s contracted waste hauler, E.J.
Harrison & Sons, continues to conduct site visits to educate solid waste customers about organic waste diversion and ensure they are enrolled in organic waste service. In 2024, the City worked with the community organization the Promotores to offer Spanish-language education. The organization assisted the City with efforts to provide residents with information about free resources, including kitchen pails for food scraps. Approximately 500 kitchen pails were handed out to residents in 2024. Additionally, the City’s Sustainability and Environment Division hired an Environmental Program Specialist in 2024 to oversee outreach efforts and inspections of businesses for waste-related regulations.
• Single-Use Materials Outreach: The City Council adopted updates to C.M.C.
Chapter 8.50 (Regulating Polystyrene Products and Single-Use Plastics) in January 2024, bringing the regulations into compliance with various State laws, implementing additional prohibitions on single-use polystyrene food containers, prohibiting mylar balloons from being distributed in Carpinteria, and prohibiting the release of latex balloons. The Sustainability and Environment Division conducted two rounds of outreach to educate local businesses on the requirements surrounding single-use plastics and packaging. • City Hall Solar Energy Generation and Storage Project: The City is participating in the California Energy Commission’s Distributed Electricity Backup Assets (DEBA) Program with the County of Santa Barbara acting as the lead in an effort to fund this project. The project is currently on hold. • Carpinteria Branch Library: The City assumed library operations in 2022, and since then has established the Library Board of Trustees; created a Library Advisory Commission; gained membership in the Black Gold Cooperative Library system; and hired a Library team consisting of a City Librarian, Community Outreach Librarian, Library Technicians, and a Literacy Coordinator.
The latter position was funded in 2024 by a generous donation to the Library. In 2024, the Library hosted a Library Card Month to boost utilization, increased circulation of books and materials, wrote a quarterly column in the local Coastal View News, and provided Library staff with additional trainings to better serve the community. The Library consistently hosts a full schedule of programming and community events, all of which are free to the public, and often partners with AgeWell.
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• AgeWell: The City was able to hire a full-time Senior Services position in March 2024, and since then the AgeWell program has expanded significantly. AgeWell served over 200 members (free to register) in 2024, offering around 20 diverse programs each week aimed at enhancing the well-being of older adults in Carpinteria. In partnership with the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, AgeWell runs a popular Collaborative Lunch Program that provides free meals to an average of 40 people every weekday. Programming throughout 2024 included (but was not limited to) organized exercise (pickleball, walking club, dancing), puzzle and game activities for mental enrichment, and trainings for healthier aging. AgeWell activities and events are supplemented by approximately 25 volunteers.
Ongoing Implementation
The City continues to engage with special districts and utility providers to improve conditions for residents. The City is engaged with the Carpinteria Valley Water District and Carpinteria Sanitary District in developing a recycled (potable) water project to serve the Carpinteria Valley. The project was submitted to the City in 2024 and is currently under review. Southern California Edison customers in Carpinteria have been transitioned to Central Coast Community Energy which supports renewable energy.
The Public Works Department operates a free Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Paint (ABOP) Center on two weekends each month for residents to recycle these types of materials, as well as small household electronics, cooking oils, and fluorescent lightbulbs. The City also hosts an annual Household Goods and Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Carpinteria residents have the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous chemicals, cleaning products, used oil, solvents, universal and electronic waste such as computer screens, televisions, household appliances and fluorescent, mercury and other gas filled tubes.
On the City Hall campus, work is ongoing to improve the public’s experience with the facility and City staff. Portable storage containers were procured and installed in 2023 and continue to provide key additional storage capacity for the City’s files and records.
The City’s Racial Equity and Social Justice Council Committee, including a core group of City staff, continues to engage with a consultant team to create and implement a Strategic Equity Plan to improve interactions and relations with the diverse community of Carpinteria.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
The Housing Element is prepared in accordance with State and Federal Law to identify policies and guidelines that implement City goals to provide and maintain safe and adequate housing for households of all income levels. It is comprised of many programs that outline actions the City will take to support affordable housing programs, rehabilitate aging housing stock, provide services to prevent homelessness, and other housingrelated areas. The most recent update to the Housing Element Update, addressing the 2023-2031 planning period, was adopted by the City Council in January 2024 and certified by the State’s Housing and Community Development Department in January 2025.
Much of City staff’s time spent on the Housing Element in 2024 was focused on completing the implementation of Program 1 - Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs. Implementation of this program was required in order to achieve Housing Element certification from HCD. In December 2024, the City Council adopted four ordinances (Ordinance Nos. 788-791) that, collectively, implemented Program 1:
• Create a new zone district, Residential/Mixed Use (RMU) that allows for residential-only or mixed-use developments with a minimum density of 20 dwelling units/acre (du/ac) and up to a maximum density of 25 du/ac (Ordinance No. 788); • Create Objective Design Standards that would apply to new developments in the RMU zone, as well as other projects required to be processed ministerially per State housing law (Ordinance No. 789); and
• Rezone 19.83 acres of land in the City to RMU to provide adequate sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (Ordinance Nos. 790 and 791).
Additional and more detailed information regarding Housing Element implementation in 2024 is provided in Exhibit 1, the City’s 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
The document was transmitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development on March 11, 2024
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Amendments to the General Plan/Coastal Land
Use Plan and Zoning Code
The GP/CLUP was adopted in April 2003. The General Plan visioning process included planning and goal strategies to plan for a 20-year timeline. The Zoning Code, serving as the key piece of the City’s coastal Implementation Plan, was adopted in 1981, and consistency updates and amendments occur throughout the years as needed. The City has initiated two separate comprehensive multi-year update programs, for both the GP/CLUP (as mentioned in the Introduction) and the Zoning Code. In addition to updating all of the required General Plan Elements, new elements will be incorporated that address climate change/sea level rise and healthy community initiatives. The Circulation Element will also receive an update to include Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) metrics. At this time, comprehensive updates to the Zoning Code are planned to follow the adoption of the new GP/CLUP to ensure vertical consistency between the documents. 2024 Amendments to the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan • General Plan /Coastal Land Use Plan Update Program: Work on the GP/CLUP Update resumed in earnest in 2024, following several years of reduced activity due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and staffing vacancies. Draft elements had already been reviewed by Coastal Commission staff, and new administrative drafts released in 2024 primarily sought to update new City information regarding facilities, services provided, and other changes from the most recent years.
Throughout 2024, the GP/CLUP Update Committee met seven times at public hearings to review the drafts of each element. These meetings also provided the public opportunities to provide feedback before the complete draft GP/CLUP is assembled and programmatic environmental review documents are written. By the end of 2024, City staff was working closely with the consultant team to incorporate public and GP/CLUP Update Committee feedback. A release of the complete draft GP/CLUP and release of an Environmental Impact Report Notice of Preparation are anticipated at the end of Q1 2025.
• Readoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element: HCD review of the City’s previously-adopted Housing Element in 2023 necessitated additional changes that were finalized in November 2023. In January 2024, following a letter of substantial compliance from HCD, the City Council re-adopted the most current version of the Housing Element. Additional background on the Housing Element is available in Exhibit 1.
• Safety Element Amendment: The City received a grant in 2019 to update its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (“LHMP”), an annex to the County of Santa Barbara’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. As a condition for grant closeout and City reimbursement of funds, the LHMP needed to be incorporated 37 | P a g e
in its entirety in the Safety Element of the General Plan, pursuant to Assembly Bill (“AB”) 2140 (incorporation via direct internet link acceptable). Accordingly, the City Council approved Resolution No. 6344 in November 2024 to incorporate minor changes to the Safety Element, adding language to make the document AB 2140-compliant.4
2024 Amendments to the Zoning Code (CMC Title 14)
• Zoning Code amendments to implement Housing Element Program 1: As described in Exhibit 1, Ordinance Nos. 788-791, adopted by City Council in December 2024, created a new Residential/Mixed Use (RMU) zone district, rezoned 19.83 acres of land to RMU, and created Objective Design Standards for certain residential/mixed use developments. These amendments will be in effect following Coastal Commission approval; a Coastal Commission hearing for this item is scheduled for March 2025.
2024 Progress on Upcoming Amendments
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): The City last amended its ADU regulations (CMC Chapter 14.72) in 2023, however, new State laws in 2023 and 2024 necessitated another round of amendments. Thus, City staff proposed Ordinance No. 785, aiming to bring the City's ADU regulations back in line with the most current changes to State ADU law. It was approved on first reading by City Council in July 2024, and was submitted to the Coastal Commission in August 2024. As part of the Coastal Commission’s review, HCD provided a comment letter on Ordinance No. 785 citing various areas where the City’s regulations did not fully align with state ADU law, which triggered additional dialogue with HCD and Coastal Commission staff to work through and resolve.
City staff are currently working to address/harmonize ADU law with Coastal Act policies, have revised the ordinance, and plan to return the ordinance to City decisionmakers in Q2 2025. This project implements Housing Element Program
2. • Density Bonus Ordinance: In June 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposed ordinance to align the City's Density Bonus (DB) regulations (CMC Chapter 14.77) with current State DB Law and harmonize State DB Law with the Coastal Act. City staff has been working with Coastal Commission staff to further achieve this “harmonization” while meeting the intent of State DB Law. City staff intend to bring the proposed ordinance to City Council and the Coastal Commission in 2025. This project implements Housing Element Program 7.
4 Additional information about this General Plan amendment is available at https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/community-development/planning/general-plan-coastal-land-use-plan/ 38 | P a g e
• Supportive Housing Ordinance: In 2024, staff drafted an ordinance to streamline the permitting of supportive housing types pursuant to State law, including lowbarrier navigation centers and single-room occupancy housing. Staff plans to bring the ordinance to the Planning Commission and City Council in 2025. • Coastal Adaptation Overlay: Work on this grant-funded effort continued throughout 2024 and an administrative draft is undergoing internal review. • Coastal Development Permit Ordinance: Research and draft language for this grant-funded effort progressed throughout 2024.
• Inclusionary Housing Ordinance: Staff conducted research on inclusionary housing policies5in California and surrounding jurisdictions. Work continues into 2025. This project implements Housing Element Program 6.
Goals, Priorities and Objectives
The City of Carpinteria aims to implement the priorities and objectives outlined in the General Plan throughout various activities and functions of local government. Many of the goals outlined for the future of the City are reviewed annually through the City’s Annual Work Plan process, a process which in itself is currently undergoing review and change to better fit the needs of the City and its staff. In this way, the implementation of the General Plan is an ongoing endeavor. The City Council adopted the following Primary Goals for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Work Plan:
1. Enhance Public Outreach, Education and Transparency
2. Accommodate City Growth while Maintaining a Small Beachside Town Character
3. Take Steps to Address the Fiscal Sustainability of the City
4. Strengthen Community Institution Collaboration
5. Invest in High-Performance Team at City Hall
Each City department has Strategic Goals housed under these Primary Goals, many of which serve to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan. The following Work Plan Strategic Goals for FY 2024-2025 highlight the connection between the Work Plan and General Plan:
• Create a vibrant, inclusive community garden that fosters food security, promotes healthy living, and cultivates a strong sense of place for all community members (Parks, Recreation, and Community Services).
5 Inclusionary housing in Carpinteria is a policy which requires a certain percentage of units in a for-sale development to be offered at a price affordable to households with above-moderate income— 121-200% of the area median income.
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• Boost library utilization and program participation (Parks, Recreation, and Community Services).
• Engage in County land use decisions affecting Carpinteria Sphere of Influence (Community Development).
• Explore options for the development of affordable housing (Community Development).
• Integrate software tools to increase staff capability and productivity (Community Development).
• Implement improvements to the Business Licensing Process (Community Development).
• Increase community awareness of Rental Housing Mediation Program (RHMP) services (Community Development).
• Explore options for the continuation and expansion of the Safe Parking Program (Community Development).
• Update outdated City policies and provide staff with training on the new policies (Administrative Services).
• Increase and diversify maintenance operations capabilities (Public Works).
In addition to these Strategic Goals, the City Council and City staff have continued to participate in collaborative, cross-jurisdictional groups and organizations to increase quality of life for residents across southern Santa Barbara County. Such groups include the Santa Barbara Joint Affordable Housing Task Group, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board, League of California Cities, Central Coast Community Energy, and Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment.
Conclusion
The General Plan Annual Progress Report illustrates activities undertaken by the City of Carpinteria over the last year that worked toward implementing the City’s General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan. The City has worked to progressively implement the policies outlined in each element of the City’s guiding planning document, as outlined in the various sections of this Progress Report. The General Plan represents the community's collective vision for preserving and improving the quality of life in the Carpinteria Valley.
Only minor revisions, aside from the Housing Element Update, have been implemented since the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan Update was adopted in 2003. The update process for the General Plan was initiated in 2015 and will continue over the next several years, notably including public review of the complete draft document and the bulk of the programmatic environmental review process in 2025.
The City Council, with support from the City’s commissions, board, and committees, spearhead the ideas, proposals and suggestions that further the City's goal to preserve important local resources, improve the local economy and quality of life for the 40 | P a g e
community. The City will continue to seek out new avenues and opportunities for public feedback to support the members of Carpinteria’s community equitably and responsibly.
EXHIBIT 1
City of Carpinteria
2024
Housing Element Annual
Progress Report
March 2025
2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Introduction
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, Community Development Department staff prepares an annual report to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and its Elements, and the progress being made in implementation of the respective goals and programs. The Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Report) provides an opportunity to review activities and projects of the prior year in the areas of the community housing needs, and describes
how safe, affordable housing can be provided and maintained for City residents.
Included in this Report are statistics demonstrating progress in meeting Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation.
The 2023-2031 Housing Element was finalized and re-adopted by Resolution No. 6288 by the City Council on January 22, 2024. The re-adopted Housing Element was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for final certification on January 24, 2024. In a March 2024 letter, HCD acknowledged -adopted Housing Element met all statutory requirements for approval, but they could not certify it at that time since the City had not completed its required rezones (Housing Element Program 1) by the statutory deadline of February 15, 2024.
Throughout the rest of 2024, staff worked to implement Program 1, which required rezoning a minimum of 14.6 acres to allow for densities of 20-25 units/acre. The resulting Ordinances are described below under Program Category 1. Upon City Council adoption of the Ordinances in December 2024, staff submitted them to HCD in order to achieve certification of the Housing Element, which was ultimately granted by HCD on January 30, 2025.
2024 Housing Highlights
During 2024, the City received and deemed completed for processing 23 formal applications for a total of 181 new residential units in Carpinteria. These applications included a mix of housing types. One of the applications was for a mixed-use project consisting of commercial space and 159 apartment units. One application was for a lot split that included the conversion of a guest house to a single-family dwelling. Another application involved the demolition and reconstruction of a single-family residence. The remaining 20 applications were for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The proposed projects, if permitted and constructed, would result in 181 new housing units in the City of Carpinteria.
Since the ADU and JADU Ordinance went into effect in 2023, ADUs and JADUs remain the primary source of new housing in the City. In 2024, 15 ADU Coastal Development Permit applications were received, 16 ADUs were approved (including four that were submitted in 2023), and 11 building permits for ADUs were issued. Fourteen ADUs were constructed and received their Certificates of Occupancy in 2024. Additionally, for JADUs, three building permit applications were received, five building permits (including two that were submitted in 2023) were issued, and four Certificates of Occupancy were issued in 2024.
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A mixed-use project consisting of commercial space and 24 apartment units (21 market rate, 2 Low-income, and 1 Very-Low income) received its entitlements and building permits in 2024. One new single-family residence received entitlements, and two other new singlefamily residences received building permits in 2024. In summary, entitlements were approved for 48 new residential units, building permits were issued for 42 new residential units, and 18 new residential units were completed and received their Certificates of Occupancy in the City of Carpinteria during 2024.
City staff also met with prospective buyers or developers for some of the larger vacant or under-utilized properties in the City and received several Senate Bill 330 preliminary applications for possible future multi-family housing projects, which if followed up with formal application submittals in 2025, could offer up to several hundred additional residential units in the years ahead.
The City continues to provide various forms of assistance to increase housing opportunities in Carpinteria, in accordance with the various Programs of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
regulations to align with current State law (Programs 2 and 7, respectively); City staff also began drafting various zoning code updates to address Program 11, supportive housing (including low-barrier navigation centers, single-room occupancy housing, and residential care facilities).
In 2024, staff continued to implement the Workforce Housing Down Payment Loan Program. The program was first funded by a 2011 Development Agreement that allowed the conversion of five above-moderate affordable residential units at Lavender Court in Like an
in-lieu fee, the funds have since been used to provide down payment loans for families purchasing homes in the City of Carpinteria. During 2024, two new loans were funded through this Program, utilizing the remaining balance of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Upon repayment of existing loans, staff will continue to work with the Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County to find interested buyers looking to use the deferred repayment loans to buy homes in Carpinteria.
The City also continues to for Good
program with the regional Creative Housing Solutions Subcommittee, a working group -Help
Housing Corporation, Home for Good, United Way, and City staff, along with the local community, to identify and pursue innovative housing opportunities. In partnership with New Beginnings, the City operated pilot program to provide safe overnight shelter and rapid rehousing programs for families and individuals living in their vehicles. The program accommodated six vehicles at a time in 2024, and as of the end of 2024, discussions were underway between City and New Beginnings staff to both extend the program beyond the end of the pilot term and to expand the program capacity from six to 12 vehicles.
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series of proposed Municipal Code amendments intended to protect existing rental housing stock, encourage production of additional rental housing, and protect rental 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
housing affordability. In September 2023, the City Council adopted an urgency (Ordinance No. 770). Subsequently, in February 2024, the City adopted a Renter Relocation Assistance Payment amount in event of a no-fault just-cause eviction, equal to two month's rent or $6,500, whichever is greater (Resolution No. 6290).
The goal of this relocation assistance
homelessness after a no-fault eviction, considering the costs of moving and the potential increased rental rate for a new unit.
Housing Element Review
The Housing Element describes the goals and objectives for addressing the during the 2023-2031 planning period, organized into 18 programs with five program categories. Section 2 of the Housing Element is organized by the five primary program categories which are to be implemented. The remainder of this report explains the housing programs and goals, and the progress the City made to implement them throughout 2024.
Program Category 1: Make sites available to accommodate the RHNA.
Housing Needs Summary
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) allocated a housing need to the City of 901 housing units for the 2023-2031 Regional Housing Needs Allocation period. The 2023-2031 Housing Element Table II-1 below share of the regional housing need across five income categories.
Program Category 1: Make sites available to accommodate the RHNA.
Goals
Maintain an adequate supply of appropriately zoned land and take all necessary actions to support the production of at least 901 housing units in the City to accommodate the RHNA allocation for the 2023-2031 period. 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Maintain a jobs-housing balance or ratio within the 0.75 to 1.25 range suggested by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.
Policies
Adequate Sites: Provide and maintain sufficient sites in the General Plan and Zoning Code and associated Land Use and Zoning Maps to accommodate the housing needs allocated to the City in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Plan.
Housing Types: In the General Plan and implementing ordinances, provide for a -family
detached and multi-family housing.
Accessory Dwelling Units: Promote the development of ADUs consistent with State law and City regulations.
Public Services and Facilities: Ensure that public services and facilities have the capacity to support the need for the new residential development allocated to the City by the RHNA Plan.
Result
spent on the Housing Element in 2024 was focused on completing the implementation of Program 1 - Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs. Throughout 2024, staff worked to develop four ordinances that, collectively, would implement Program 1 and allow the City to obtain HCD certification. The ordinances result in the following changes :
Create a new zone district, Residential/Mixed Use (RMU) that allows for residential-only or mixed-use commercial/residential multifamily developments with a minimum density of 20 dwelling units/acre (du/ac) and up to a maximum density of 25 du/ac (Ordinance No. 788);
Create Objective Design Standards that would apply to new developments in the RMU zone, as well as other projects required to be processed ministerially per State housing law (Ordinance No. 789); and
Rezone 19.83 acres of land in the City to RMU to provide adequate sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (Ordinance Nos. 790 and 791).
These ordinances were approved and adopted by the City Council on second reading on December 9, 2024,1 and staff submitted all supporting materials to HCD on December 12, 2024 and to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) on December 19, 2024.
On January 30, 2025, HCD notified the City that following the adoption of Ordinance Nos. 788-791, the City is now in substantial compliance with State housing element law and has https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/community-development/planning/housing-element-update/. 1 Staff report, copies of the ordinances, and supporting materials from December 9, 2024 are available here:
https://carpinteria.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1550 (on consent) 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
The ordinances will go into effect upon certification by the CCC, which has tentatively scheduled the Local Coastal Program amendment (LCPA) for a hearing in March of 2025.
Candidate sites that were not selected for rezoning as part of Ordinance Nos. 790 and 791 Land Use Plan Update, beginning in 2025. The City Council directed City staff to agendize two candidate sites (Sites 5 and 21) not selected for rezoning for further consideration in early 2025.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and JADUs remain the primary source of new housing construction in the City since Ordinance No. 758 went into effect in 2023. In 2024, 15 ADU Coastal Development Permit applications were received, 16 ADUs were approved (including four that were submitted in 2023), and 11 building permits for ADUs were issued. Fourteen ADUs completed construction and received their Certificates of Occupancy in 2024. Additionally, for JADUs, three building permit applications were received, five building permits (including two that were submitted in 2023) were issued, and four Certificates of Occupancy were issued in 2024.
In 2023, the City made available to the public, at no cost, two pre-designed ADU prototype plan sets to help reduce the costs involved in designing and permitting an ADU. To construct an ADU using the prototype plans, an applicant still must obtain a CDP and building permit, but the process is considerably streamlined. To date, three homeowners have utilized these prototype ADU plan sets. Pursuant to AB 1332 (2023), in late 2024, Carpinteria began allowing members of the public to submit additional ADU plan sets for pre-approval.2
The City's proposed Ordinance No. 785, updating the City's ADU regulations to align with the most recent amendments to State ADU law, was approved on first reading by City Council in July 2024, and submitted to the CCC as a LCPA in August 2024. Processing of the LCPA has been delayed while City staff work with HCD and CCC staff to resolve identified inconsistencies and/or policy conflicts between ADU law and Coastal Act policies. Staff have revised the ordinance in an effort to resolve these conflicts and plans to Planning Commission with an updated proposed ordinance in Q2, 2025.
In 2024, 18 new residential units received their Certificates of Occupancy, as summarized in Table I below. Forty-two building permits were issued in 2024 for new residential units.
These building permits are summarized in Table II below. These tables do not include the previously discussed 181 new residential units that were deemed complete and accepted for processing in 2024.
2 https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/community-development/planning/accessory-dwelling-unit-program/preapproved-adus/ 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Table I: New Residential Units Completed in 2024
(Issued Certificate of Occupancy)
Project Name Address Units Income Category
Pagano ADU 1286 Casitas Pass Road 1 Above Moderate
Franken ADU 4745 Dorrance Way 1 Very Low
Pini ADU 990 Concha Loma 1 Low
Short ADU 1126 Vallecito Road 1 Above Moderate
Goytia JADU 1485 Manzanita Street 1 Above Moderate
Lemere ADU 1359 La Mesa Plaza 1 Low
Jacobs JADU 5031 Foothill Road 1 Above Moderate
Karimy ADU 5491 El Carro Lane 1 Extremely Low
Mathers ADU 5453 Willow Place 1 Low
Rizo JADU 4620 Ninth Street 1 Above Moderate
Jacquet ADU 4917 Sawyer Avenue 1 Low
Carter ADU 842 Walnut Avenue 1 Low
Pinkernell ADU 5558 Calle Ocho 1 Above Moderate
Norton ADU 5294 El Carro Lane 1 Above Moderate
Wheatley ADU 1150 Vallecito Road 1 Above Moderate
Andersson JADU 4462 Via Real 1 Above Moderate
Heimberg ADU 4854 Eighth Street 1 Above Moderate
Zeoli ADU 5159 Ogan Road 1 Above Moderate
Total Residential Units Completed in 2024: 18
Table II: New Residential Units Building Permits Issued in 2024 (Units may or may not have been completed in 2024)
Project Name Address Number of
Units Income Category
Franken ADU 4745 Dorrance Way 1 Very Low
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Project Name Address Number of
Units Income Category
Karimy ADU 5491 El Carro Lane 1 Extremely Low
Heimberg ADU 4854 Eighth Street 1 Above Moderate
Andersson JADU 4462 Via Real 1 Above Moderate
Miller ADU 5307 Willow Place 1 Above Moderate
Carter ADU 842 Walnut Avenue 1 Low
Mathers ADU 5453 Willow Place 1 Low
Rizo JADU 4620 Ninth Street 1 Above Moderate
Stout JADU 5556 Calle Arena 1 Above Moderate
Wheatley ADU 1150 Vallecito Road 1 Above Moderate
Zeoli ADU 5159 Ogan Road 1 Above Moderate
Friedman ADU 5291 Cambridge Lane 1 Above Moderate
Hardy ADU 5378 Dariesa Street 1 Above Moderate
Velasquez JADU 1319 Delta Avenue 1 Above Moderate
Scerni New SFD 4610 Fourth Street 1 Above Moderate
Rosales ADU 4585 El Carro Lane 1 Very Low
Klentner Mixed Use 4745 Carpinteria Avenue
1 2
21 Very Low
Low
Above Moderate
Tokar JADU 5630 Fiesta Drive 1 Above Moderate
Howard New SFD 4818 Dorrance Way 1 Above Moderate
Total Residential Units Permitted in 2024: 42
23-2031 cycle is summarized in Table III,
below. For RHNA purposes, units are counted when the building permits are issued.
Although the City has granted building permits for 53 units in this RHNA cycle, all but eight of those units fall within the above-moderate income category. Of the new units approved in 2024, 34 units are in the Above Moderate-income category, four units are in the Lowincome category, and four units are in the Very Low-income category. In order to fully meet its RHNA allocation, the City would need to permit an additional 553 new units in the Very Low-, Low-, and Moderate-income allocation categories during this planning cycle. For comparison of units approved (via building permits) versus actual units constructed, see Table IV below which summarizes the number of Certificates of Occupancy issued for each year of the current RHNA cycle.
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Table III: Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Progress (Based on Building Permit Issuance Date)
Income
Group
2023-
2031
RHNA
Units
Added
6/30/22-
2/14/23
Units
Added
2023
Units
Added
2024
Units
Added
2025
Units
Added
2026
Units
Added
2027
Units
Added
2028
Units
Added
2029
Units
Added
2030
Units
Added
2031
Total
Units
Approved
Very Low 286 0 0 4
- - - - - - -
4 Low 132 0 0 4
- - - - - - -
4 Moderate 135 0 0 0
- - - - - - -
0 Above
Moderate
348 1 10 34 - - - - - - - 45
TOTAL 901 1 10 42
- - - - - - -
53 Table IV: Constructed Units
(Based on Certificate of Occupancy Issuance Date)
Year Units Completed
(Certificate of Occupancy)
2023 1
2024 18
2025 -
2026 -
2027 -
2028 -
2029 -
2030 -
2031 -
TOTAL 19
Program Category 2: Assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely-low, very-low-, low-, and moderateincome households.
Goals
Attain a housing supply that meets a variety of housing needs.
Attain a housing supply that meets the needs of extremely-low-, very-low-, low- and moderate-income households.
Attain a housing supply that meets the needs of special population groups. 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Policies
Infill Development: Promote infill housing development through land use policies and by deferring or reducing development impact fees where the City wants to encourage affordable infill development.
Suitable Housing Unit Sizes: Provide for a range in the number of bedrooms in assisted housing developments so as to help meet the needs of various household types and special needs populations.
Downtown Mixed Use: Encourage studio and one-bedroom units above commercial uses in the downtown district to reduce parking needs and facilitate affordability.
Rental Assistance: Continue participation in the County of Santa Barbara Housing assistance needs. Allocate HOME funds and in-lieu fees to state and federally assisted housing that provides rent restricted units in existing and/or new residential developments.
Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Rental Housing: Work with non-profit sponsors to acquire and rehabilitate rental housing units in order to maintain long-term affordability of the units. This will include, but not be limited, to: (a) technical support needed to obtain funding commitments from county, state and/or federal programs; (b) assistance in permit processing; (c) possible deferral, reduction or waiver of City fees; and (d) contribution of City housing funds, if available.
Critical Workforce Housing: -
occupations. New housing developed through the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, current and future Development Agreements, and other appropriate Housing Element programs should set aside a percentage of the units for households employed in critical workforce occupations. Examples of critical workforce occupations are law enforcement, firefighters, nurses, teachers, and local government.
Farm Employee and Supportive Housing: Allocate in-lieu fees for predevelopment activities, including state and/or federal funding applications, to support the sponsors of farm employee housing and supportive housing for special needs populations.
Shelter for the Homeless: Support countywide programs to provide for a continuum of care for the homeless including emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing and permanent housing. Allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to agencies assisting homeless persons and families to meet shelter and nonshelter needs.
Result
The City continues to prioritize efforts to protect existing rental housing stock and facilitate production of new rental housing stock, with an emphasis on affordable and workforce housing opportunities.
As part of Program Category 2 efforts, the City has continued to support and help connect qualifying households with rental assistance through the Section 8 voucher program. In 2024, 196 households in Carpinteria received rental assistance via Section 8 vouchers.
This is an increase from the 163 households that received rental assistance through Section 8 vouchers in 2023. The reason(s) for the increase, however, are unknown at this time.
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The Ordinances approved as part of Program 1 (noted above) included policies regarding infill development, suitable housing unit sizes, and encouraging downtown mixed-use developments. The majority of the sites rezoned to accommodate the RHNA are located -use or residential only
development. Ordinance No. 788, establishing the Residential/Mixed Use zone district specifies that for developments fronting Linden or Carpinteria Avenues within the , 50% of residential units must be 1-bedroom or studio units, providing needed workforce housing.
recent changes to State law. Staff brought a proposed density bonus ordinance to the Planning Commission in June 2024, where the Commission recommended it for City Council approval. Staff also worked with Coastal Commission staff to ensure the proposed ordinance amendments appropriately harmonize the application of density bonus law with Coastal Act policies. Ultimately, work on the draft ordinance was paused as staff tracked potential changes to State density bonus law in the 2024 State legislative session (which did not ultimately pass). Staff has resumed work on the ordinance in 2025.
To assist the local homeless population, the City participates in the Santa Barbara Continuum of Care, a collection of service providers, public sector employees, and community members working together to address homelessness. Each week, the City helps host a free lunch program, where service providers help people in need connect with a wide range of services. Typically, organizations like Good Samaritan, New Beginnings, Behavioral Wellness, and AmeriCorps attend weekly.
In 2024, in partnership with New Beginnings, the City operated its first Safe Parking Pilot Program, which provides safe overnight shelter and rapid rehousing programs for families and individuals living in their vehicles. The pilot program accommodated 6 vehicles at a time, with spots opening up as residents found permanent housing. As of November 2024, the program had served a total of 14 vehicles occupied by 20 individuals. Six of those individuals successfully transitioned into housing. In December 2024, City staff, in coordination with New Beginnings staff, initiated discussions about the extension of the discussed the possible expansion of the program from six vehicles to 12.
Program Category 3: Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing.
Goals
Address, and to the extent legally possible, mitigate and/or remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, preservation, improvement and development of housing.
Implement land use regulations that facilitate meeting affordable housing needs. 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Policies
Expedite Affordable Housing Development Review: Affordable housing developments shall receive the highest priority and efforts by staff, the Planning Commission, and City Council to: (a) provide technical assistance to affordable housing developers, including community involvement; (b) take into account project funding and timing needs in the processing and review of the applications; and (c) provide the fastest turnaround possible in determining application completeness.
Fee Mitigation: Permit on a case-by-case basis fee reductions and waivers to help ownerbuilder projects, projects with minimum public service impacts, retrofitting projects, and affordable housing developments.
Result
The City has implemented a 50% Development Impact Fee (DIF) reduction for 100% affordable housing developments to assist in removing governmental constraints to the development of affordable housing. Additionally, no DIFs are charged for ADUs that are less than 750 square feet, and DIFs are reduced by approximately 66% for ADUs that are 750 square feet or larger.
sets, as described in Program Category 1 above. Overlapping with goals from Program Category 1, the City continued to promote its ADU prototype plans program, consisting of two pre-designed ADU plan sets made available to the public for free. Use of the predesigned plans allows for substantially reduced design and plan check/permit costs, and streamlined plan review. Two ADUs utilizing prototype plans received Certificates of Occupancy in 2024, and another application utilizing the prototype plans was issued a building permit in 2024.
Pursuant to the requirements of Program 1, projects in the new Residential/Mixed Use zone district that provide a minimum of 20% lower-income units will receive ministerial review.3 The inclusion of Objective Design Standards as part of Program 1 implementation will further help streamline the design and review process for applicable housing projects.4 Throughout 2024, staff worked with stakeholders, including interested property owners and developers, to discuss streamlined development review processes and incentives available to housing projects providing affordable units.
Program Category 4: Conserve and improve the condition of the existing stock of affordable housing.
Goals
Conserve existing housing important to the community such as rental apartments, mobile home parks, and other affordable housing units.
Maintain the affordability of existing and future affordable housing developments. 3 Ordinance No. 788, Section 14.19.040(A)(1) and (2).
4 Ordinance No. 789, Section 14.51.020.
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Attain a housing supply free from substandard and deteriorated housing conditions.
Policies
Section 8 Housing: Maintain the numbers of extremely-low-, very-low- and lowincome households that are assisted by the Section 8 rental assistance program.
Apartment Conservation: Conserve apartment rental housing through Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 14.74 which prohibits the conversion to condominium ownership unless the apartment rental vacancy rate is more than 5%.
Apartment Conservation: Conserve apartment rental housing by prohibiting the conversion to tenancy in common ownership through Ordinance No. 742.
Mobile Homes, Mobile Home Parks, and Manufactured Housing: Conserve mobile homes, mobile home parks, and manufactured housing as an essential Ordinance.
Mobile Home Rents: Continue the Mobile Home Park Rental Stabilization and Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Disclosure ordinances.
Long-Term Housing Affordability: Enforce resale controls and income restrictions to ensure that affordable housing provided through the Inclusionary Housing Program remains affordable over time to the income group for which it is intended.
Maintenance and Repair: Promote the maintenance and repair of owneroccupied and rental housing to prevent deterioration within the City.
Housing Rehabilitation: Facilitate the rehabilitation of substandard and deteriorated housing where feasible.
Housing Replacement: Where possible, promote the removal and replacement of those substandard units that cannot be rehabilitated.
CDBG Rehabilitation: Facilitate the allocation of CDBG funds to multi-family rehabilitation programs, and retrofitting of existing housing.
Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Rental Housing: Work with non-profit sponsors to acquire and rehabilitate rental housing units in order to maintain long-term affordability of the units. This will include, but not be limited to: (a) technical support needed to obtain funding commitments from County, State and/or Federal programs; (b) assistance in permit processing; (c) possible deferral, reduction or waiver of City fees; and (d) contribution of City housing funds, if available.
Result
Seven mobile home parks provide affordable-by-design housing in the City with a total of 860 mobile home park spaces. abilization regulations aim to protect the value of mobile homes for tenants of rental parks, and control space rents to 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
protect affordability. The City also allows manufactured homes to be constructed in all residential zones which may reduce construction costs.
The City conducts annual compliance monitoring of all affordable deed-restricted inclusionary units to ensure said units remain occupied in a manner that is consistent with the terms of their respective affordability covenants. The monitoring program, for which the City contracts with the City of Santa Barbara to complete, found that all inclusionary units were in compliance for the last reporting period of November 2023 to October 2024.
The City continues to protect against the conversion of existing rental housing stock to condominiums or other types of owner-occupied housing through ongoing enforcement of Ordinance No. 742, which restricts ownership conversion affecting apartments conversions may not occur unless the rental vacancy rate within the City exceeds five percent.
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series of proposed Municipal Code amendments intended to protect existing rental housing stock and protect rental housing affordability. Following the adoption of Urgency 2024, the City Council approved a Renter Relocation Assistance payment set at two 5 The payment aims to
protect tenants experiencing a no-fault just-cause eviction from falling into homelessness, considering the costs of locating to a new unit, moving, new security deposit, and potentially increased rent. -
continue in the coming years.
Program Category 5: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.
Goals
of similar income levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status to have available to them the same housing choices.
Promote inclusive communities, further housing choice, and address racial and economic disparities through government programs, policies, and operations.
Policies
Promote Fair Housing: Promote fair
Program.
Information and Referral: Promote fair housing through the provision of information and referral services to residents who need help on fair housing issues. This includes referring local residents who want to file a housing 5 Documents and information related to the Renter Relocation Assistance can be found here:
https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/community-development/housing/ 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
discrimination complaint to the appropriate local, county, state or federal agency, depending on the nature of the complaint.
Fair Housing Information: Implement activities to broaden resident knowledge of fair housing law.
Affirmatively further fair housing in compliance with state law.
Result
The City continues to contract with the City of Santa Barbara Rental Housing Mediation Program (RHMP). The RHMP provides dispute resolution resulting from landlord, tenant, and roommate issues which arise in rental housing situations. The primary goal of the program is to provide an alternative to the formal judicial system and provide legal advice and mediation when disputes arise. The program provides free legal assistance for residents living at or below the poverty line, while also providing general social service guidance for those with disabilities, seniors, and victims of domestic violence. The program shows success in preventing litigation through mediation and conflict resolution. In 2024, the RHMP provided service to 76 Carpinteria tenants and landlords regarding issues related to rental housing and to educate local residents about the services provided by RHMP and other typical concerns related to rental housing. Throughout 2024, the City was able to refer both tenants and landlords to the RHMP for questions and disputes regarding and Renter Relocation
Assistance payments (see Program Category 4 discussion, above).
The City continues to look for opportunities to further expand home production in all levels of affordability. The City remains an active partner in the Cities-County Joint Affordable Housing Task Group, a county-wide group of elected officials, agency staff, affordable housing developers, and community members working together to share information and resources related to affordable housing production countywide.
Conclusion
The Housing Element Annual Progress Report illustrates activities undertaken by the City of Carpinteria in 2024 that seek to improve the quality and quantity of market rate and affordable housing in Carpinteria. Given the efficacy
affordable housing strategies from the 2015-2023 Housing Element were continued into the 2023-2031 Housing Element with modifications made as necessary to meet new State laws and the This is the second annual progress report for the 2023-2031 Housing Element period and the sixth RHNA cycle.
Exhibit 1 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Form 2024 Exhibit 1
Housing Element Annual Progress Report Form 2024
City Council Hearing, March 10, 2025
Jurisidiction Name Reporting Calendar Year First Name Last Name Title Click here to download APR Instructions Email Phone Street Address City Zipcode v_01_23_25 Please Start Here General Information 2024 Carpinteria Contact Information Optional: Click here to import last year's data. This is best used when the workbook is new and empty. You will be prompted to pick an old workbook to import from. Project and program data will be copied exactly how it was entered in last year's form and must be updated. If a project is no longer has any reportable activity, you may delete the project by selecting a cell in the row and typing ctrl + d. Click here to add rows to a table. If you add too many rows, you may select a cell in the row you wish to remove and type ctrl + d. 5775 Carpinteria Avenue Carpinteria 93013 Syndi Souter Senior Planner [email protected] 8057554405 Mailing Address Annual Progress Report January 2020 Optional: This runs a macro which checks to ensure all required fields are filled out. The macro will create two files saved in the same directory this APR file is saved in. One file will be a copy of the APR with highlighted cells which require information. The other file will be list of the problematic cells, along with a description of the nature of the error.
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Jurisdiction Carpinteria
Reporting Year 2024
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed
Restricted 1
Non-Deed
Restricted 3
Deed
Restricted 2
Non-Deed
Restricted 2
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
34 42
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 0 0
Single-family Detached 3 2 0
2 to 4 units per structure 0 0 0
5+ units per structure 24 24 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 21 16 18
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 48 42 18
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 19 42
0 0
23 181
22 0
Total Housing Applications Submitted:
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:
Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 423 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031
Very Low
Low
Moderate
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SB 423 (2023) 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Units
Ministerial 20 20
Discretionary 3 161
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 1
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 24 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 18 8
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
Units Constructed - SB 423 Streamlining Permits
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications Approved
Jurisdiction Carpinteria ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031 Date Application Submitted Total Approved Units by Project Total Disapproved Units by Project Streamlining 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH) Tenure R=Renter O=Owner Date Application Submitted (see instructions) Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low-Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Total PROPOSED Units by Project Total APPROVED Units by project Total DISAPPROVE D Units by Project Please select state streamlining provision/s the application was submitted pursuant to. Did the housing development application seek incentives or concessions pursuant to Government Code section 65915? Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 2 0 4 0 0 175 181 22 0 001-190-097 6380 Via Real Lagunitas Mixed- Use 23-2243- DP/CUP/TPM/C DP 5+ R 2/8/2024 159 159 NONE No 003-161-021 5159 Ogan Road Zeoli ADU 23-2268- CDP/ADU ADU R 1/5/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 003-436-003 4745 Dorrance Way Franken ADU 23-2270- CDP/ADU ADU R 1/24/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 003-312-025 4954 Fifth Street Hernandez ADU 24-2273- CDP/ADU ADU R 3/21/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 004-009-009 4585 El Carro Lane Rosales ADU 24-2275- CDP/ADU ADU R 4/26/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 001-292-004 5378 Dariesa Street Hardy ADU 24-2277- CDP/ADU ADU R 3/7/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 003-212-029 4253 Carpinteria Avenue Saticoy ADU #1 24-2278- CDP/ADU ADU R 3/6/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 003-600-036 4715 Aragon Drive Rolph ADU 24-2282- CDP/ADU ADU R 4/26/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 004-007-055 5291 Cambridge Lane Friedman ADU 24-2284- CDP/ADU ADU O 3/28/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No Table A Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas 1 5 Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bo Applica10 Housing Development Applications Submitted Jurisdiction Carpinteria ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031 Table A2 Streamlining Infill Housing without Financial Assistance or Deed Restrictions Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction Notes 2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH) Tenure R=Renter O=Owner Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Entitlement Date Approved # of Units issued Entitlements Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Building Permits Date Issued # of Units Issued Building Permits Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness (see instructions) Date Issued # of Units issued Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness How many of the units were Extremely Low Income? Please select the state streamlining provision the project was APPROVED pursuant to. (may select multiple) Infill Units? Y/N+ Assistance Programs for Each Development (may select multiple - see instructions) Deed Restriction Type (may select multiple - see instructions) For units affordable without financial assistance or deed restrictions, explain how the locality determined the units were affordable (see instructions) Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction (years) (if affordable in perpetuity enter 1000)+ Number of Demolished/Destroy ed Units Demolished or Destroyed Units Demolished/ Destroyed Units Owner or Renter Total Density Bonus Applied to the Project (Percentage Increase in Total Allowable Units or Total Maximum Allowable Residential Gross Floor Area) Number of Other Incentives, Concessions, Waivers, or Other Modifications Given to the Project (Excluding Parking Waivers or Parking Reductions) List the incentives, concessions, waivers, and modifications (Excluding Parking Waivers or Parking Modifications) Did the project receive a reduction or waiver of parking standards? (Y/N) Notes+ Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 1 2 2 4 0 0 39 48 1 3 2 2 0 0 34 42 0 1 0 6 0 0 11 18 1 1 003-440-013 4818 Dorrance Way Howard New Residence 22-2162- DP/CDP/ARB SFD O 0 1 12/19/2024 1 0 NONE Y 001-251-001 1286 Casitas Pass Road Pagano ADU 23-2213-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 0 1 2/6/2024 1 NONE Y 003-351-005 5556 Calle Ocho Pinkernell ADU 23-2214-CDP/ADU ADU O 0 0 1 10/31/2024 1 NONE Y 003-292-023 990 Concha Loma Drive Pini ADU 23-2219-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 0 1 2/29/2024 1 NONE Y $1650-$1850/month rent per applicant 003-254-011 4854 Eighth Street Heimberg ADU 23-2220-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 1 3/13/2024 1 1 11/27/2024 1 NONE Y 004-012-021 5294 El Carro Lane Norton ADU 23-2226-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 0 1 11/18/2024 1 NONE Y 003-193-011 1126 Vallecito Road Short ADU 23-2227-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 0 1 4/18/2024 1 NONE Y 003-325-016 5307 Willow Place Miller ADU 23-2229-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 1 4/10/2024 1 0 NONE Y 004-047-026 842 Walnut Avenue Carter ADU 23-2242-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 1 5/2/2024 1 1 10/16/2024 1 NONE Y $2000/month rent per applicant 001-400-031 1359 La Mesa Plaza Lemere ADU 23-2245-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 0 1 6/13/2024 1 NONE Y $2000/month rent per applicant 003-193-015 1150 Vallecito Road Wheatley ADU 23-2250-CDP/ADU ADU O 0 1 5/29/2024 1 1 11/21/2024 1 NONE Y 003-153-003 4917 Sawyer Avenue Jacquet ADU 23-2255-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 0 1 9/12/2024 1 NONE Y $1995/month rent per applicant 003-331-002 5353 Eighth Street Mathers ADU 23-2256-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 1 5/2/2024 1 1 7/25/2024 1 NONE Y $2000/month rent per applicant 001-271-023 5491 El Carro Lane Karimy ADU 23-2260-CDP/ADU ADU R 0 1 2/29/2024 1 1 7/23/2024 1 1 NONE Y $350/month rent per applicant 004-006-080 5031 Foothill Road Jacobs JADU BP#14002 ADU R 0 0 1 7/23/2024 1 NONE Y 004-010-008 1485 Manzanita Street Goytia JADU BP#14102 ADU R 0 0 1 5/24/2024 1 NONE Y 003-431-005 4610 Fourth Street Scerni New Residence 22-2184- DP/CDP/ARB SFD O 0 1 8/26/2024 1 0 NONE Y 003-381-022 5556 Calle Arena Stout JADU BP#14167 ADU R 1 5/9/2024 1 1 5/9/2024 1 0 NONE Y 003-242-021 4620 Ninth Street Rizo JADU BP#14196 ADU O 1 5/2/2024 1 1 5/2/2024 1 1 8/30/2024 1 NONE Y 003-382-012 5559 Calle Arena Pfaff New SFD 23-2209-CDP/ARB SFD O 1 9/17/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 003-251-021 4745 Carpinteria Avenue Klentner Mixed-Use 23-2221-DP/CDP 5+ R 1 2 21 3/26/2024 24 1 2 21 12/12/2024 24 0 0 NONE Y Other DB 99 6.0% 2 Development Standards Modification Yes No financial assistance was provided for construction of the affordable units; project was fully owner-funded. 003-314-002 5035 Seventh Street Burlison ADU 23-2259-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 1/11/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y $2000/month rent per applicant 004-006-013 5091 Foothill Road Sanchez SFD CUP 23-2263-CUP/CDP SFD O 1 3/4/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 1 Demolished O 003-332-009 730 Olive Avenue Paola ADU 23-2262-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 1/24/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 003-370-011 435 Concha Loma Drive Eberling-VanDerKar Lotsplit 23-2264-TPM/CDP SFD O 1 9/3/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 003-161-021 5159 Ogan Road Zeoli ADU 23-2268-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 1/5/2024 1 1 6/6/2024 1 1 12/20/2024 1 NONE Y 003-436-003 4745 Dorrance Way Franken ADU 23-2270-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 1/24/2024 1 1 1/24/2024 1 1 2/29/2024 1 0 NONE Y $1600/month rent per applicant 003-312-025 4954 Fifth Street Hernandez ADU 24-2273-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 3/21/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 004-009-009 4585 El Carro Lane Rosales ADU 24-2275-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 4/26/2024 1 1 10/8/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y $1500/month rent per applicant 001-292-004 5378 Dariesa Street Hardy ADU 24-2277-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 3/7/2024 1 1 7/18/2024 1 0 NONE Y 003-212-029 4253 Carpinteria Avenue Saticoy ADU #1 24-2278-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 3/6/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y $2000/month rent per applicant 003-600-036 4715 Aragon Drive Rolph ADU 24-2282-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 4/26/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 004-007-055 5291 Cambridge Lane Friedman ADU 24-2284-CDP/ADU ADU O 1 3/28/2024 1 1 7/17/2024 1 0 NONE Y 003-153-017 4975 Sawyer Avenue Johnson ADU 24-2286-CDP/ADU ADU O 1 7/23/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 003-470-011 126 Ash Avenue Krumm ADU #1 24-2293-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 6/7/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y $2000/month rent per applicant 003-470-011 126 Ash Avenue Krumm ADU #2 24-2294-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 6/7/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y $2000/month rent per applicant 001-271-020 1476 Haida Street Camacho ADU 24-2296-CDP/ADU ADU O 1 7/10/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 001-262-015 1505 Casitas Pass Road Kirchner ADU 24-2311-CDP/ADU ADU O 1 10/3/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 003-212-026 4213 Carpinteria Avenue Saticoy ADU #2 24-2321-CDP/ADU ADU R 1 12/19/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 003-101-008 4462 Via Real Andersson JADU BP#14212 ADU R 1 3/13/2024 1 1 3/13/2024 1 1 11/21/2024 1 NONE Y 003-552-016 1319 Delta Avenue Velasquez JADU BP#14265 ADU O 1 8/5/2024 1 1 8/5/2024 1 0 NONE Y 003-291-030 5630 Fiesta Drive Tokar JADU BP#14518 ADU O 1 12/12/2024 1 1 12/12/2024 1 0 NONE Y 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Note: "+" indicates an optional field Housing with Financial Assistance and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier Demolished/Destroyed Units Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Density Bonus 1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10 Jurisdiction Carpinteria ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031 1 Projection Period 3 4 RHNA Allocation by Income Level Projection Period - 06/30/2022- 02/14/2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Units to Date (all years) Total Remaining RHNA by Income Level Deed Restricted - - 1 - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - 3 - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - 2 - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - 2 - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Above Moderate 348 1 10 34 - - - - - - - 45 303 901 1 10 42 - - - - - - - 53 848 5 6 7 Extremely low- Income Need 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Units to Date Total Units Remaining 143 - 1 - - - - - - - 1 142 VLI Deed Restricted VLI Non Deed Restricted 128 Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column. Total RHNA Total Units Income Level Very Low Low Extremely Low-Income Units* Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten. Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data. Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected]. 135 4 This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs. - Moderate 286 132 135 Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 4 2 Table B Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Permitted Units Issued by Affordability 282 Jurisdiction Carpinteria ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031 Date of Rezone Rezone Type 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Date of Rezone Very Low- Income Low-Income Moderate- Income Above Moderate- Income Rezone Type Parcel Size (Acres) General Plan Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed Maximum Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses 359 30 3 392 001-080-040, 001-080- 002, 001-080-030 no address; Via Real Rezone initiated but site not yet selected for rezone. 1 5/8/2023 316 Unaccommodated Need 15.81 AG A-10 20 25 316 Non-Vacant Agriculture, avocado farm 001-080-041, 001-080- 035 5800 Via Real Rezone initiated but site not yet selected for rezone. 2 5/8/2023 242 Unaccommodated Need 16.74 AG A-10 20 25 242 Non-Vacant Agriculture, container plant nursery 001-180-006, 001-180- 041 1000 & 1010 Bega Way Rezone initiated but site not yet selected for rezone. 3 5/8/2023 178 Unaccommodated Need 9.68 RDI M-RP 20 25 178 Non-Vacant Office, warehousing & assembly facilities 001-180-064, -065, - 066, 001-080-067 6250 Bega Way Rezone initiated but site not yet selected for rezone. 4 5/8/2023 167 Unaccommodated Need 8.47 RDI M-RP 20 25 167 Non-Vacant Personal self-storage business 001-190-025, -068, - 073, -084, -086 6385 Cindy Lane, 1005 & 1013 Mark Ave, 6388 & 6382 Rose Lane Rezone initiated but site not yet selected for rezone. 6 5/8/2023 210 Unaccommodated Need 10.58 RDI M-RP 20 25 210 Non-Vacant Warehouse, office, assembly & research facilities 001-190-023, -092, - 093, -091 6390 & 6398 Cindy Ln, 1001 Mark Ave, 6392 Via Real Rezoned Ordinance No. 790 (Prj 24-2279- ORD/LCPA) 7 12/9/2024 110 Unaccommodated Need 5.51 RDI M-RP 20 25 110 Non-Vacant Warehouse, office, assembly & research facilities 001-190-099, -100, - 101, 001-430-011 1000 Mark Ave & 6402 Cindy Lane, 6410-6460 Via Real Rezone initiated but site not yet selected for rezone. 8 5/8/2023 199 Unaccommodated Need 10.02 RDI M-RP 20 25 199 Non-Vacant Office, warehouse & surface parking lot 001-430-008 no address; Cindy Lane Rezone initiated but site not yet selected for rezone. 9 5/8/2023 89 Unaccommodated Need 4.49 RDI M-RP 20 25 89 Vacant 001-070-058 5320 Carpinteria Avenue Rezoned Ordinance No. 790 (Prj 24- 2279-ORD/LCPA) 10 12/9/2024 21 Unaccommodated Need 1.08 GC CPD 20 25 21 Non-Vacant 1-story office building 003-280-017, 003-280- 005 5437 Carpinteria Avenue Rezoned Ordinance No. 790 (Prj 24- 2279-ORD/LCPA) 11 12/9/2024 39 Unaccommodated Need 1.98 GC CPD 20 25 39 Non-Vacant Mixed-use commercial/residential and vacant 003-162-011, 003-162- 012, 003-162-009 1145, 1155, 1160 Eugenia Place Rezoned Ordinance No. 790 (Prj 24- 2279-ORD/LCPA) 12 12/9/2024 92 Unaccommodated Need 4.66 GC CPD 20 25 92 Non-Vacant Four 2-story commercial office buildings with some tenant vacancies Note: "+" indicates an optional field Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 3 8 Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C Jurisdiction Carpinteria Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) 1 2 3 4 Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program 1: Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs Provide adequate sites to accommodate the City’s entire 2023-2031 RHNA allocation of 901 units including rezoning land to accommodate a shortfall of 292 lower-income units. As soon as possible On 12/9/2024, City Council adopted Ordinance Nos. 788, 789, 790, and 791, creating a new Residential/Mixed-Use (RMU) zone district; rezoning 19.83 acres of land to RMU; and implementing Objective Design Standards that would apply to developments on these rezoned sites. The RMU zone implements the development standards required under this Program, including a min/max density of 20/25 units/acre. The Ordinances will take effect pending Coastal Commission approval. The item is tentatively scheduled for a Coastal Commission hearing in March or April 2025. Ord No. 788: https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ord-788_RMU- Zone.pdf Ord No. 789: https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ord-789_ODS.pdf Ord No. 790: https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ord- 790_Rezones.pdf Ord No. 791: https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ord- 791_Rezones.pdf More documents/info on the City's Housing Element: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city- hall/community-development/planning/housing-element-update/ ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation Housing Programs Progress Report Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element. Table D Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 Program 2: Accessory Dwelling Units Facilitate the construction of 112 ADUs constructed during planning period including 67 lower income, 82 moderate income, and 107 above moderate income units. Ongoing In 2024, 18 ADU/JADU applications were received, 16 ADU CDPs were approved, 16 ADU/JADU building permits were issued, and 18 ADU/JADU Certificates of Occupancy were issued. The City's proposed Ordinance No. 785, which aimed to bring the City's ADU regulations in line with State ADU law, was approved on first reading by City Council in July 2024, and was submitted to the Coastal Commission in August 2024. Later that month, HCD provided a comment letter on Ordinance No. 785, which City staff is working with HCD and Coastal Commission staff to address/harmonize ADU law with Coastal Act policies. Staff have revised the ordinance and plan to return the ordinance to City decisionmakers in Q2 2025. Staff Report for City Council first reading of proposed Ord No. 785: https://carpinteria.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1473&meta_id=93 662 Program 3: Energy Conservation Adopt Building Code updates in 2025, 2028, and 2031. Ongoing Staff will adopt Building Code updates as needed,including the upcoming 2025 Building Code to take effect in 2026. Program 4: Section 8 Rental Assistance Preserve 177 Section 8 vouchers during the planning period. Ongoing In 2024, 196 Section 8 Certificates were issued by the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County and the City of Santa Barbara Housing Authority within the City of Carpinteria. Program 5: Affordable Rental Housing Development Assistance Facilitate construction of 418 lower income rental units, including 143 ELI units, during the planning period, commensurate with the City’s RHNA allocation. Ongoing In 2024, the City of Carpinteria approved Project 23-2221-DP/CDP, which included 1 very low and 2 low income units, as well as 5 ADUs which are rented at a rate affordable to very-low and low income households. City staff engaged quarterly with the Santa Barbara City-County Joint Affordable Housing Task Force to discuss strategies and share experiences with surrounding jurisdictions. City staff also met with prospective developers and received two SB330 pre-applications for future projects that would include additional lower income units. Program 6: Inclusionary Housing Facilitate construction of at least 8 inclusionary workforce housing units during the planning period. Ongoing Staff will continue to identify opportunities for additional inclusionary housing and work with developers which might develop multi-family housing developments. Updates to the City's Inclusionary Housing regulations were initiated in May 2023 through Resolution No. 6234 and 6235, and staff intends to prepare the draft updates to the Inclusionary Housing ordinance in 2025. Resolution No. 6234: https://carpinteria.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1244&meta_id=80 882 Resolution No. 6235: https://carpinteria.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1244&meta_id=80 884 Program 7: Density Bonus Adopt density bonus regulations by April 2024. April 2024 for new regulations; apply regulations ongoing In June 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposed ordinance to align the City's Density Bonus regulations with State Law and harmonize the Coastal Act. City staff has been working with Coastal Commisison staff to harmonize Density Bonus provisions with the Coastal Act and the City's LCP. City staff intend to bring the proposed ordinance to City Council and the Coastal Commission in 2025. In 2024, the City approved Project 23-2221-DP/CDP, which utilized Density Bonus law. The City receives frequent inqueries from the public regarding usage of density bonus in Carpinteria, and City Staff has been in discussion with several other project applicants that are likely to submit density bonus projects in early 2025. Proposed Density Bonus ordinance: https://carpinteria.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1455&meta_id=92 636 Program 8: Facilitate Lot Consolidation or Subdivision Approve 5 residential or mixed-use projects involving lot consolidations. Ongoing; City SB 9 Regulations by December 2024 Due to limited staffing and prioritization of Program 1 (Rezones), implementation of Citywide SB 9 regulations was delayed to 2025. The City processed and approved one residential subdivision for condominiums in 2024 (which will result in a net gain of 2 units), and approved one residential lot split (which will result in a net gain of 1 unit). City staff is currently in discussion with a property owner for a potential mixed-use project likely to involve lot consolidation. Staff will Program 9: Regulatory Concessions and Incentives for Affordable Housing Facilitate construction of at least 418 lower income units during the planning period commensurate with the City’s RHNA allocation. Ongoing The City continues to work with developers to explore and promote opportunities to provide affordable housing. The City strongly encourages pre-applications for larger projects, allowing City staff and the applicant to work through regulatory incentives for affordable units. Through Ordinance No. 788, part of Program 1 implementation, the City has created additional regulatory incentives for projects providing affordable housing. Pursuant to CMC 14.19 (effective following Coastal Commission approval), residential or mixed-use projects providing at least 20% of units affordable to lower-income households are considered a by-right use in the RMU zone district and will be eligible for ministerial review. All projects in the RMU zone district will be subject to the City's Objective Design Standards, further streamlining the design review component of project review/approval. Ordinance No. 788: https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ord- 788_RMU-Zone.pdf Program 10: Fee mitigation Facilitate construction of at least 418 lower income units during the planning period commensurate with the City’s RHNA allocation. Ongoing City DIF fees are reduced for affordable units and accessory dwelling units. The City continues to reduce DIFs by 50% for 100% affordable housing projects. The City strongly encourages pre-applications for larger projects, allowing City staff and the applicant to work through regulatory incentives for affordable units.
Program 11: Special Needs Housing Adopt all special needs-housing zoning code amendments by April 2024. 4/1/2024 Initiated by City Council 5/8/2023 by Resolution No. 6234. In Oct-Dec 2024, staff assembled an ordinance addressing various zoning requirements related to special needs housing. The administrative draft is currently undergoing internal review. Resolution No. 6234: https://carpinteria.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1244&meta_id=80 882 Program 12: Conservation of Mobile Home Parks and Rent Stabilization Preserve 861 mobile home units throughout the planning period. Ongoing The City continues to monitor rental rates in mobile home parks through the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Program and has had no conversion of the seven mobile home parks in Carpinteria. Long Range Planning staff provide guidance to mobilehome park residents with concerns over illegal space rent increases. Program 13: Condominium Conversion Ordinance 0 units converted unless rental vacancy rate exceeds 5%. Ongoing During the 2024 calendar year, no residential rental units were converted to condominiums due to provisions of the Condominium Conversion Ordinance related to rental vacancy rates. Carpinteria Municipal Code Ch. 14.74 - Ownership conversions affecting apartments; Conversion permits: https://library.municode.com/ca/carpinteria/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14Z O_CH14.74OWCOAFAPCOPE Program 14: Housing Code Compliance Complete two surveys during the planning period and contact property owners and landlords with nonconforming conditions following each survey. Ongoing The Community Development Department's Building and Code Compliance divisions promptly respond to complaints, conduct site inspections, and enforce the housing and building and safety codes through compliance orders and administrative citations. Implemented in late 2023, the City's online GoGov service request portal has been instrumental in receiving, routing, and tracking complaints and potential violations. Carpinteria GoGov portal: https://carpinteriaca.gov/service-request/ Program 15: Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Facilitate rehabilitation of 5 units occupied by extremely-low income owner households and 5 units occupied by very-low income households during the planning period. Ongoing The City will continue to encourage eligible extremely-low and very-low income homeowners to contact the USDA Rural Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Program for loans to help modernize and improve their homes to remove health and safety hazards.
Program 16: Multi-Family Housing Rehabilitation and Preservation Facilitate rehabilitation of 5 extremely- low income units, 5 very-low income units, and 10 low income units during the planning period. Ongoing The City will continue to seek grant funds to assist property owners with the rehabilitation of multifamily housing in need of repair. The City's CDBG Committee reviews annual applications for funding from the City's allocated portion of Santa Barbara County CDBG funds. Additionally, in an effort to protect low-income renters in multifamily housing, the City adopted a Tenant Relocation Payment amount in event of a no-fault just-cause eviction, equal to two month's rent or $6,500, whichever is greater (Resolution No. 6290). Housing/tenant protection info is available here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city- hall/community-development/housing/ Program 17: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Increase Housing Affordability & Access to Opportunity and Mobility; address homelessness; enhance fair housing education. Ongoing Several "Meaningful Actions" identfied as part of AFFH are currently in progress, identified above. Additionally, the City continues to partner with the City of Santa Barbara's Rental Housing Mediation Program to provide tenants, landlords, and interested parties with information and mediation services related to housing and rental disputes. In 2024, 76 residents received rental-related consultation via phone or in person. The City also refers residents to the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County and California Rural Legal Assistance to address concerns related to disability access, those living on fixed incomes, and victims of domestic or elder abuse. In partnership with nonprofit organization New Beginnings, the City operated its first “safe parking” pilot program thrughout 2024 to provide safe overnight shelter and rapid rehousing programs for families and individuals living in their vehicles. For the 2024 calendar year, the program served 20 individuals living in 14 vehicles. Six of the program participates were successfully transitioned into housing. The program currently serves six vehicles at a time, and as of the end of 2024, discussions were underway between City and New Beginnings staff to both extend the program beyond the end of the pilot term and to expand the program capacity from six to 12 vehicles. Program 18: Workforce Homebuyer Down Payment Loans Facilitate at least 2 loans for the local workforce per year. Ongoing The City continues to provide down payment loans, in collaboration with the Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County. In 2024, two down payment loans were funded through this program (totaling $158,875), utilizing the remaining balance of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Upon repayment of existing loans, staff will continue to work with the Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County to find interested buyers looking to use the deferred repayment loans to buy homes in Carpinteria Workforce Homebuyer Down Payment Loan Program: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city- hall/community-development/workforce-homebuyer-down-payment-loan-program/ Jurisdiction Carpinteria ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031 Description of Commercial Development Bonus Commercial Development Bonus Date Approved 3 4 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Income Description of Commercial Development Bonus Commercial Development Bonus Date Approved Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below Units Constructed as Part of Agreement Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E Note: "+" indicates an optional field Project Identifier 1 2 Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas (CCR Title 25 §6202) Annual Progress Report January 2020 Jurisdiction Carpinteria ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2024 ( 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031 The description should adequately document how each unit complies with subsection (c) of Government Code Section 65583.1+. For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist here: Extremely Low- Income+ Very Low- Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ Extremely Low- Income+ Very Low- Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community- development/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation Activity Preservation of Units At-Risk Acquisition of Units Mobilehome Park Preservation Total Units by Income Table F Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F. Activity Type Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+ Listed for Informational Purposes Only Units that Count Towards RHNA + Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields. Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020 Jurisdiction Carpinteria ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an
optional field
Reporting
Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning
Period 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income
Units Converted from
Above Moderate
Date
Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA
Jurisdiction Carpinteria Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Period 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation 2 3 4 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Realistic Capacity Identified in the Housing Element Entity to whom the site transferred Intended Use for Site 1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below Note: "+" indicates an optional field Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Table G Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting Jurisdiction Carpinteria Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting
Period 2024
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
NOTE: This table must contain an invenory
of ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting
jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Santa Barbara County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999-999-999 Jurisdiction Carpinteria ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031 Project Type Date 2 3 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Unit Category (SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below Note: Cells in grey Table J Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of S Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4 NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to Government Code65915(b)(1)(F) Annual Progress Report January 2020 Jurisdiction Carpinteria ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 02/15/2023 - 02/15/2031
No
Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference
policy?
If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.
Notes
Table K
Tenant Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.
Jurisdiction Carpinteria
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.
Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement Requested Other Funding Notes
ADU-JADU Program Tasks &
Budget:
1) Coordination: $10,000
2) Hearing-Adoption Process:
$15,000
3) Coastal Commission: $12,000
4) Legal Review: $15,000
5) Management: $3,000
6)Outreach and Training: $10,000
$65,000.00 $65,000.00 None
COMPLETE AND CLOSED OUT.
1) Inter-agency, Tribal Consultation, and Special
District Coordination: Initial comments received from
all districts, the CCC and HCD. Tribal consultation
completed, 100% complete.
2) Local Hearing-Adoption Process: 100% complete.
3) Coastal Commission Coordination, Hearing
Attendance, Certification Process: Coastal
Commission approved 12/15/2022, 100% complete.
4) Legal Review of the ADU Program: Ongoing, but
100% complete for this project.
5) Program Public Management and Grant
Administration: 100% complete.
6) Post-adoption Public Outreach and Staff Training:
100% complete. Ordinance is in effect.
The request for close-out was submitted to HCD on
6/5/2023 and this grant was fully reimbursed with a
payment of $65,000 to the City of Carpinteria on
8/31/2023.
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 1
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 2
Non-Deed Restricted 4
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
39 48
Current Year
Deed Restricted 1
Non-Deed Restricted 3
Deed Restricted 2
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
34 42
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 1
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 6
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
11 18
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable. $ 65,000.00
Task Status
Completed
EXHIBIT 2
Gity of Garpinteria
Gity Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 22,2024
ln-Person and Virtual
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
David Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Megan Musolf, Assistant Planner
Erin Maker, Environmental Program Manager
Olivia Uribe Mutal, Program Manager
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Tiffany Smith, Parks & Facilities Maintenance
Supervisor
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
COUNGILMEMBER(S) REaUEST FOR REMOTE pARTtCtpATtON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449. 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 22,2024
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS:
Mayor Clark recommended moving ltem No. 9 from the Administrative Matters Section to the "Consideration of Any ltems Removed from Consent Calendar and/or Other Agenda Items Requested To Be Advanced" Section. The Council was in agreement with the Mayor's request.
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation Designating February 2024 as Black History Month (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to approve the Proclamation Designating February 2024 as Black History Month. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Since the proclamation recipient was not present, City Clerk Barrett acknowledged that the Council could present it later in the meeting if the recipient showed up or present it to them at the next regular Council meeting.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Ramirez spoke on the following topics
. City expanded nutritional support services for seniors and partnered with Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
. Update to Story Poles Procedures Manual (Community Development Director Bobroff provided additional background)
o Janu?ry 25th Architectural Review Boad meeting on the Carpinteria Farm Preserve & Bungalows Project
o Chevron Carpinteria Oil Processing Facility Decommissioning & Remediation Project
o Winter El Nifro Update
. City Recruitments
o Annual Work Plan Meeting on January 2gth
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 22,2024
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person:_ _Paul Wright representing lsland Brewing Company, Eileen Marc^ussen, Stephen Marcussen, Scott Van Der Kar, Sandy Evans,-Catherine bverman, and Susan Allen
Speakers via Zoom: Davis Mersereau
Emails distributed: Farah stack, chad Moore, and Davis Mersereau CONSENT GALENDAR:
Councilmember Lee recused himself from the Consent Calendar due to his family owning and operating a restaurant in the City and left the Council Chambers at 6:14 pm.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 2 through 7. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon and Mayor Clark
None
Councilmember Lee (recused)
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
The motion carried.
2' Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 8, 2024 and the special joint meeting held January 17,2024.
3. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning December 28,2023 and ending January 12,2024.
4' Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of November 21,2029 through January 15,2024.
5. Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and lnvestment of Public Funds for December 2023.
6. Receive and file the Quarterly Review of the Pension Stabilization Trust.
7. Adopt Ordinance No. 776 (second reading), repealing and replacing in its entirety Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 8.50, concerning the regulation of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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certain polystyrene and single-use plastic items, as well as foil and latex balloons. (This item requires a roll callvote.)
Councilmember Lee returned to the dais at 6:16 pm.
ADMI N ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
8. Code Compliance Quarterly Report Q4,2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file quarterly report.
Code Compliance Supervisor Hernandez presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Susan Allen and Mike Wondolowski
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the Q4 Code Compliance Quarterly Report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Item No. 9 was moved to the "Consideration of Any ltems Removed from Consent Calendar and/or Other Agenda ltems Requested To Be Advanced" Section after ltem No.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Re-adoption of the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element via Resolution No 6288 (Attachment A) as revised to address comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) (General Plan Amendment No. 22-2157-GPA).
Recommendation: Receive staff presentation and public testimony; adopt Resolution No, 6288 to re-adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element as revised to address HCD comments; find the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(bX3); and direct the City Manager to submit the 2023-2031 Housing Element to HCD for final certification.
Community Development Director Bobroff introduced Principal Planner Fogg who presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation along with Legal Counsel Acos and Consultant Patsy Price with Confluence Land Use.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 6:49 pm.
Speakers in-person: Marci Richardson
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Mayor Clark closed the public hearing at 6:51 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6.288_!hg! re-adopts General Plan Amendment No. 2Z-2157-GpA, an update to the 2023'2031. Housing Element as revised to address California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) comments and finds the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) pursuant to CEeA Guidelines Section 15061(bX3), and to direct the City Manager to submit the 2023-2031 Housing Element to HCD for final certification. U[on voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED
9' 4pprove and authorize the City Council to sign a letter to the County of Santa Barbara Boardof Supervisors regarding thebounty's Housing Element Update Draft Program Environmental lmpact Report.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Council's signature on a letter to the County of Santa Barbara regarding the County's Housin! Etement Update Draft Program Environmental lmpact Report (Attachment A).
Community Development Director Bobroff introduced Assistant Planner Musolf who presented the staff report.
Speakers in-person: Mike Wondolowski
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve and authorize the Council to sign and transmit a ietter to the County of Santa Barbara regarding the County's Housing Element Update Draft Program Environmental lmpact Report.
Councilmember Nomura suggested the letter include a map of the three potential rezoning sites in the unincorporated County which are adjacent to the C1y. The Council was in agreement with Councilmember Nomura's request.
Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
11. Presentation on the Carpinteria Shoreline Continuing Authorities Program by U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers.
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Recommendation: Receive and file presentation.
Environmental Program Manager Maker introduced the following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff who presented the PowerPoint presentation: Susan Ming, Garrett Kaspala, Daria Mazey, Megan Whalen, and Brian Kim.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to receive and file the presentation. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at7:27 pm and reconvened the meeting at7:32 pm.
12. lnformational Report on the City's Emergency Services Management Program for 2023.
Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
Program Manager Uribe Mutal presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
13. 2023 Annual lntegrated Pest Management Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2023 Annual lntegrated Pest Management Report.
Public Works Director llasin and Parks and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Smith presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
The Council directed staff to pursue public education and outreach on the lntegrated Pest Management Policy.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to receive and file lhe 2023 Annual lntegrated Pest Management Report and reactivate the lntegrated Pest Management Committee. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
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Vj99 lV!-aVor Alarcon requested that the Legislative Update section also include updates at the County level that are affecting Carpinteria. The Councilwas in agreement,
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on
o Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board met on January 16th and approved contracts relating to the recommissioning of Terminal 2 in Goleta for use of the Clean Energy buses.
' South Coast Youth Safety Partnership Policy Team met on January 11th and received updates from partner agencies, reviewed recent community engagement team surveys, and described CommUnify's new structure for outreach. - - o BEACON meeting this Friday, Councilmember Sol6rzano announced she was unable to attend, but Mayor clark as alternate would attend.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the February 12th regular City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm
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Al Clark, Mayor
ATTEST
Brian C. Barrett,
City Clerk
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Special Meeting (Annual Work Plan)
Monday, January 29,2024 at 5:30 pm
ln-Person Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Aida Thau, Management Analyst ll
Olivia Uribe Mutal, Program Manager
Erin Maker, Environmental Program Manager
Robert Howard, Public Works Supervisor
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT WILL ONLY BE HEARD CONCERNING THE AGENDIZED ITEM BELOW
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
The City Council met for the following purpose:
Presentation of the revised Annual Work Plan process and status report for the 2023 Annual Work Plan, and to develop and review for approval City Council goals and priorities for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Work Plan.
Recommendation: Receive presentation and approve goals and priorities for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Work Plan.
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a. City Manager will provide a summary of the revised and future Annual Work Plan process, including an organization and budget overview.
City Manager Ramirez provided a summary of the revised and future Annual Work plan process, including an organization and budget overview, b. staff will provide a status report on the 2023 Annual work plan.
The following staff provided a status report on the 2023 Annual Work plan for their respective departments and listed their respective Fiscal Year 2024-25 priorities:
Staff Department FY 2024-25 Priorities
City Manager Ramirez General
Government
Update lnternal Processes
Policy Development lmplementation
Trai ni ng on Emergency preparedness
Recruitment, Retention, and Development
Regional Collaboration
Community Engagement
Reporti ng Performance Measures
Community
Development Director
Bobroff
Community
Development
Continueprogresso@
ftems, particularly the Housing Element
lmplementation and the General plan Update
ursue ways ncrease capa a rmprove
Department efficiency and processes
Admi nistrative Services
Director Maldonado
Administrative
Services
create better processes within department
Work with otherde partments to invoice and
collect money due to the City
Re-organization of Departme.tlo be rnore
efficient
Policy Updates
Public Works Director
llasin Public Works
Upcoming Capital
Session
rovement Plan Study
lmprove capability of obtaining grants
Management Analyst ll
Thau
Parks,
Recreation &
Community
Services
Conti nuation of Committed Projects
Development of Senior Programming
Establis a Parks,
Community Seruices Team
nue po ng a n pace
Management Advisory Board and the Harbor
SealAdvisory Committee
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Mayor Clark recessed the meeting to a break at7:20 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:31 pm.
c. City Councilwill receive public comment concerning the matters that are the subject of the special meeting.
Speakers in-person: Susan Mailheau, Mike Wondolowski with Carpinteria Valley Association, Ann Matson, Fred Shaw, Danielle Manriquez-Osborn, Aja Forner, Gaby Edwards, Gail Marshall, Rosalyn Kohute, Amrita Salm, and Lea Boyd Emails distributed: Luci Rogers, Stephen Gerteis, David Allen, Rosalyn Kohute, and Susan Mailheau
d. City Councilwill participate in a facilitated exercise, led by City Consultant Tripepi Smith, to develop goals and priorities for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Work Plan.
Consultant Ryder Smith with Tripepi Smith led the City Council in participating in a facilitated exercise and briefly covered the City's current vision and mission. The consultant presented the following consolidated concerns, secondary concerns, and primary goals and other goals from the City Council.
Gonsolidated Concerns:
o A segment of Carpinteria population is hard to reach or disconnected o There is a thin strata of people who are engaged with the City's activities and then a large portion who are unaware, indifferent or simply don't have time. City Council wants to hear from more voices or ensure policies are benefitting from the voices of a broader swath of residents.
. City is struggling to accommodate growth while maintaining a quieter beachside town personality
o There are hotel projects on the horizon that will affect open space and a downtown area
. Short term rentals are absorbing the housing stock, driving up pricing and disrupting quality of life in some neighborhoods, even with restrictions in place o The Joint Use Agreement with the School District has not been touched in a while and there are opportunities for better collaboration. . The City's fiscal position is weakening with increasing costs and flattening revenues
. City staff turnover and competitive pressures are making fielding a team harder to manage and support
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Secondary Concerns:
o Regional sediment management during extreme weather events o Pedestrian safety on Carpinteria Avenue ' Code enforcement - dogs off leash, parking, e-bikes tearing up trails, e-bike speeds
o Ease of obtaining business permits
o Concerns with financial sustainability given the rising costs of public safety o Demand for dog parks, but not near neighborhoods o Demand for pickleball courts o Road and sidewalk maintenance
o Water supply issues
o culture of customer service in the Development department o Grant writing capabilities and pursuits o Senior citizen facility
Primary Goal #1: Enhance public outreach, education and transparency ' Objective to hear from more voices and ensure policies are benefitting irom the voices of a broader swath of residents
' lmprove relations with non-profits that are strongly connected to the Latino community
o speak to community on budget, economics and tradeoffs o continue investments in spanish language resources o Formalize appointment process to commissions and committees; Assess current communication tools and methodologies; Track and report on engagement efforts; Evaluate investing in an ongoing polling tool
Primary Goal #2: Accommodate City growth while maintaining a quieter beachside town personal ity
' Complete the implementation of zoning to implement adopted Housing Element o Define what smart implementation is and how to balance competing objectives o Navigate through the two major hotel development projects ' Address County development visions impacting City's iphere of influence o Prioritize environmental sustainability and preservation in the context of the small town and the City's niche tourism activity
o Address srR enforcement issues to improve housing inventory and neighborhood quality of life
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Primary Goal #3: Take steps to address the fiscal sustainability of the Gity o Pursue steps to address subsidies of special districts like lighting and landscape districts
r Address the City's fee schedule to modernize the structure fees o Revisit the structure of the business license fees
. Evaluate new revenue sources to assist with funding local initiatives o Review development impact fees
Primary Goal #4: Strengthen community institution collaboration o Revisit Joint Use Agreement with the School District
o Meet regularly with School District Board
o lmplement Youth Civic Leadership Program or Youth Council o ldentify changes in the community's needs or priorities since the agreement was last updated
o Develop a long-term vision for the Joint Use Agreement that aligns with the goals of both the city and the school district
o Revisit relationship with non-profit organizations
o Prioritize collaboration with other agencies
Primary Goal #5: lnvest in a high-performance team at City Hall . Successfully transition in a new executive leader
o lnvest in staff learning through conferences and other learning tools . Build a high-performance culture that both yields efficient results and increases staff retention
. lnject a customer services element into City staff collaboration with stakeholders . Sustain City Council's strong reputation for making Carpinteria a stable place to work and build community
Other Goals:
o Develop regional sediment management plan and messaging o Prioritize code enforcement along beaches, bluffs
. Address crosswalks on Carpinteria Avenue and additional investments . lmprove process for obtaining business permits
o Review public safety costs and strategies for addressing public safety in a costeffective manner such as identifying alternative or supplemental service solutions . lncreased economic vitality of overall community
e. City Council will take action to approve, or extend to a second meeting, goals and priorities for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Work Plan.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive the presentation and approve the goals and priorities for Fiscal Year 2024-25 AnnualWork Plan. Upon voice vote the motion carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 10:07 pm
ATTEST:
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Al Clark, Mayor
Brian C, Barrett,
City Clerk
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Monday, Febru ary 12, 2024
ln-Person and Virtual
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Sydne Rennie, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria (present via Zoom)
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Teresa llasin, Management Analyst ll
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst I
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Aida Thau, Management Analyst ll
Josefina Arechiga, Assistant Engineer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
COUNGILMEMBER(S) REQUEST FOR REMOTE pARTtCtpATtON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation of Proclamation Designating February 2024 as Black History Month. (Proclamation previously approved at January 22, 2024 Councit meeting.') There was no public comment.
Mayor Clark and the Council presented the proclamation to Dianne Travis-Teague with Pacifica Graduate lnstitute who provided remarks.
2. Resolution No. 6289, Congratulating Contract Building lnspector Roy W. Harthorn on His Retirement and Commending and Thanking Him for 26 Yeari of Loyal and Dedicated Service to the City of Carpinteria. (Requires approval prior to presentation of resol ution.)
Speakers in-person: Dave Durflinger
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to adopt Resolution No. 6289. upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the Council presented Resolution No. 6289 to Mr. Harthorn who provided remarks.
3. Plaque Honoring Former city Manager Dave Durflinger's service.
City Manager Ramirez reported on the plaque unveiling ceremony held in front of the flag pole at the main entrance to City Hall earlier this afternoon to recognize former City Manager Dave Durflinger's service and he showed a photo from the evLnt.
4. Presentation of Employee Service Awards.
Management Analyst ll llasin recognized the following employees for their years of service to the City:
Five-Year Recoqnition
o Dan Chepley, Chief Building lnspector
r Tim Gray, Maintenance Worker ll
o Robert Howard, Public Works Supervisor
o John llasin, Public Works Director
r Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
o Henry Menendez, Code Compliance Officer lt
. Maria Olivas, Office Assistant ll
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a Marysol Smith, Associate Planner
Ten-Year Recoqnition
o Brian Barrett
. Erin Maker
Fifteen-Year Recog nition
o Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
o Manny Gonzalez, Senior Parks and Facilities Maintenance Technician o David Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor
o David Huff, Public Works Lead
. Anthony Vega, Maintenance Worker ll
Thifty-Five Year Recognition
o Lorena Esparza, Administrative Assistant ll
City Manager Ramirez handed out service awards to recognized employees except for Henry Menendez who was unable to attend.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at 6:05 pm.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at 6:37 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
City Manager Ramirez reported on the Senior Barn Dance
b, City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided an update on the following recruitments: Assistant City Manager; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director; Recreation and Community Services Coordinator; and Aquatics Superintendent.
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c. Updates on Capital lmprovement projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
None.
e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on the Junior Lifeguards Program, the AnnualWork plan Meeting #2 scheduled on February 26th, and the tree removal on the S7O0 block of Via Real.
f' Planning Commission Actions - City Council may vote to appeal a decision of the Planning commission to itself by majority vote (cMC 14.29;.040(2)) Councilmember Sol6rzano recused herself on the Planning Commission Actions due to her residence being within 500 feet of the project voted on at the February S, 2024 Planning Commission meeting and left the Council Chambers at 6:50 pm.
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission actions from its meeting of February S,n.
S.peakers in-person: Amrita Salm and Mike Wondolowski representing the Carpinteria Valley Association
Speakers via Zoom: Brad Stein
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, for the City Council to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission at its meeting of February b, 2024 regarding the 4745 Carpinteria Avenue Mixed Use Developmenfproject. Uion voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Sol6rzano absent due to her recusal.
Community Development Director Bobroff announced that staff would prepare the staff report packet and return to an upcoming Council meeting.
Councilmember Sol6rzano returned to the dais at 7:10 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Will Carleton, Ron Seigel (was not present to speak), Stephen Marcussen, Rick olmstead, Nick Boden, Davis Mersereau, and Luci Rogers City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Emails distributed: Amber Kaplan representing the Library Advisory Commission Community Development Director Bobroff responded to Mr. Boden's comments regarding the process and timeline for his project on Linden Avenue. He also responded to Mr. Carleton's comments regarding the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project and Mr.
Marcussen's comments regarding live entertainment and live music.
City Manager Ramirez also responded to Mr. Marcussen's comments regarding live entertainment, live music, and anonymous service requests.
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at7:41pm and reconvened the meeting at7:47 pm.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 5 through 6. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Janu ary 22,2024 and the special meeting held January 29,2024.
Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning January 15,2024 and ending February 2 ,2024.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS :
Accept Proposal from VIDIFLO, LLC in the Amount of $32,221.37 for Replacement of the Government Access Television (GATV) Equipment.
Recommendation: Accept Proposal from VIDIFLO, LLC in the amount of $32,221.37 for replacement of the Government Access Television (GATV) equipment. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
City Clerk Barrett presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to accept the proposal from VIDIFLO, LLC in the amount of $32,221.37 for the replacement of the Government Access Television (GATV) equipment. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
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Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The motion carried unanimously.
8. Request Letter to Cox Communications to Provide Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Channels in Hi-Definition (HD).
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to COX Communications requesting COX provide hi-definition (HD) to public, education, and government (PEG) channels.
City Clerk Barrett presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit a letter to COX Communications requesting COX provide hi-definition (HD) to public, education, and government (pEG) channelj Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Continuation of Public Hearing for Approval of the Measure A Five-year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024-2s through 2o2g-29.
Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive public comment, keep public hearing open, and continue the public hearing for approval of the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2O2B-Z} to the March 11,2024 Council meeting.
Public Works Director llasin introduced Management Analyst I Downes who provided the staff report.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 8:01 pm and there was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to continue !" pYp!. hearing for approval of the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29 to the March 11, 2024 Council meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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10. Approval and adoption of Resolution No. 6290, establishing Renter Relocation Assistance Payment amounts for No-Fault Just Cause Evictions pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 7.04.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6290 (Attachment A), establishing Renter Relocation Assistance Payment amounts for No-Fault Just Cause Evictions pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 7.04.
Community Development Director Bobroff introduced Principal Planner Fogg who presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 8:12 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:12 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 6290, establishing Renter Relocation Assistance Payment amounts for No-Fault Just Cause Evictions pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 7.04. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
11. Approval of standardized design for single-use dog parks within the City of Carpinteria (City), including at Monte Vista Park, and associated budget appropriation.
Recommendation: Approval of a (1) standardized design for single-use dog parks within the City including for the Monte Vista Pilot Project, and (2) a budget appropriation of $12,000 from the General Fund Reserve to the Park Maintenance Fund for construction of the Monte Vista Pilot Project. (This motion requires a roll callvote.)
Management Analyst ll Thau and Assistant Engineer Arechiga presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Lorraine Mclntire and Van Fleisher both representing C-DOG, and Sandra Duncan
Emails distributed: Mike and Debi Stoker
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The City Council provided the following feedback on the fence height and the two recommended locations to consider establishing additional dedicated dog parks:
Councilmember Lee:
Councilmember So16rzano:
Vice Mayor Alarcon:
Councilmember Nomura:
Mayor Clark:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Six foot fence; City Hall and Casitas pass
Six foot fence; Casitas Pass (City Hall location not big enough)
Six foot fence; City Hall and Casitas pass
Six foot fence; City Hall and Casitas pass
Six foot fence; Casitas Pass (City Hall location not big enough)
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the standardized design for future single-use dog parks, including the design for'the Monte Vista Pilot Project and authorize a budget appiopriation of $12.OOO from tire General Fund Reserve to the Park Maintenance Fund for construction of the Monte Vista Pilot Project.
Management Analyst llThau sought clarification if Council was approving the design for the shared (small and large dog) dog park or the separated small dog and larg6 dog spaced dog park. The Council approved both designs.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
12. Approve the firs_t reading of Ordinance No. 777, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria, amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Seciion 2.52 pertaining to abandoned and unattended personal property.
Recommendation: (1) Approve the first reading of Ordinance No.77T , amending CMC Section 2.52, as read by title only; (2) pinO ttrat approval and adoption of - Ordinance No. 777_isgxempt from CEQA pursuant to Sbctions 15060(iXZ), 1506_0(c)(3), qld 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. (This motion riqiii'es reading of ordinance tifle and a rolt cail vote.)
Legal Counsel Acos and Rennie provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation, There was no public comment.
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Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 777, amending CMC Section 2.52, as read by title only; and (2) find that approval and adoption of Ordinance No. 777 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(bX3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the ordinance title into the record The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
The motion carried unanimously
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
City Manager Ramirez provided the usual attachment from the League of California Cities.
Councilmember Sol6rzano asked if the City had sent a letter regarding the State ballot initiative. City Manager Ramirez believed a letter had been sent and noted that staff would check and let the Council know.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Solorzano reported on her attendance at:
. Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board meeting on FebruaU 6tn where the Board reviewed mid-year fiscals and second quarter performance reports; noted ridership is up
o Harbor Seal Advisory Committee meeting on January 24th where the Committee reviewed the Harbor Seal Rookery Report of 2023, talked about educational measures such as signs and the Carpinteria Seal Watch website, and discussed beach closure and protection measures
o Councilmember Sol6rzano was unable to attend BEACON meeting; however, Mayor Clark attended and he noted that discussion was centered on the recent storm results.
Vice Mayor Alarcon reported on her attendance at the Santa Barbara Joint Affordable Housing Task Force and the Santa Barbara County Elected Leaders Forum to Address Homelessness and she would report back at the next Council meeting.
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ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the February 26th regular City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:13 pm.
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Al Clark, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Regular Meeting
Monday, February 26, 2024
ln-Person and Virtual
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City of
Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Aida Thau, Management Analyst ll
Olivia Uribe Mutal, Program Manager
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst I
Robert Howard, Public Works Supervisor
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag. coUNcILMEMBER(S) REaUEST FOR REMOTE pARTtCtpATtON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
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1. Proclamation Designating the Month of March 2024 as "Women's History Month". (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Proclamation Designating the Month of March 2024 as "Women's History Month". Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the Council presented the proclamation to Beth Cox and others on behalf of Women Making Change. Ms. Cox provided remarks.
2. Proclamation Designating Thursday, March 7, 2024 as California Arbor Day in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.") There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Proclamation Designating Thursday, March 7, 2024 as California Arbor Day in ihe City of carpinteria. upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the Council presented the proclamation to Public Works Supervisor Howard.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department provided an update on crime in the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
None.
b. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided an update on the following recruitments: Assistant City Manager; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director; Recreation and Community Services Coordinator; and Aquatics Superintendent
c. Updates on Capital lmprovement projects
None.
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d. Updates on Development Applications
None.
e. Other City/Community Updates
Management Analyst ll Thau reported on the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve.
Program Manager Uribe Mutal provided an update on the Winter El Nino.
City Manager Ramirez reported on the 2023 Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project Public Workshop held on February 21,2024.
Speakers in-person: Julie Sigwart
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Julie Sigwart, Aja Forner representing Moms Demand Action, Patty Schwartzkopf, Leslie Gascoigne, and Susan Allen
Emails distributed: Davis Mersereau and Patty Schwartzkopf CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 3 through 8. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
3. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 12,2024.
4. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning February 5,2024 and ending February 16, 2024.
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5' Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the period of January 16,2024 through February 19,2024.
6. Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of safekeeping and lnvestment of public Funds for January 2024.
7. Adopt Ordin^ance No. 777 (second reading), amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.52 perlaining to abandoned and unattended personal property. (This motion requires a roll callvote.)
8' Adopt Resolution No.6291, amending Resolution No.6152 regarding the City Manager's Designation of a City Manager Pro Tempore during periods of time when the City Manager makes such designations.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS :
I' Agreement with West Coast Arborists, lnc. for Tree Maintenance Services.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year Agreement with West Coast Arborists, lnc. for tree maintenance services in an amount nofto-exceed $537,586. (This motion requires a roll cattvote.)
Management Analyst I Downes and Robert Howard presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year Agreemeni with West Coast Arborists, lnc. for tree maintenance services in an amount not-to-exceed 9537,5g6. The roll callvote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: councilmember Lee, councilmember Nomura, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANGED: NONE
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVTOUS MEETTNGS: NONE
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OTHER BUSINESS:
10 NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commend Carpinteria Volunteer of the Year nominees for their service in 2023 and select one nominee as the Volunteer of the Year to be awarded at the Carpinteria Community Association's Community Awards Banquet.
Recommendation: (1) Commend Carpinteria Volunteer of the Year nominees for their service in 2023 and select a Volunteer of the Year recipient and (2) Direct City staff to prepare a Resolution for the Volunteer of the Year awardee to be adopted at a future City Council meeting.
Program Manager Uribe Mutal presented the staff report, There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to commend Carpinteria Volunteer of the Year nominees for their service in 2023. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the Council presented Robin Kait, Jack Niederpreum, and Ray Kolbe (Mr.
Koble was unable to attend) with Mayoral Recognition certificates in honor of being nominated as Volunteer of the Year.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to select Jack Niederpreum as Volunteer of the Year and direct City staff to prepare a Resolution for Volunteer of the Year to be adopted at a future City Council meeting.
Councilmember Nomura requested that the motion be modified to include Robin Kait and Ray Kolbe on the invite to the Community Awards Banquet on April 6,2024 and the City to cover their ticket purchase.
Councilmember Sol6rzano modified the motion to select Jack Niederpreum as Volunteer of the Year and direct City staff to prepare a Resolution for Volunteer of the Year to be adopted at a future City Council meeting and in addition to Mr. Niederpreum, invite Robin Kait and Ray Kolbe to the Community Awards Banquet on April 6,2024 and the City to cover their ticket purchase. Councilmember Nomura seconded the modified motion. The roll call vote on the modified motion was as follows:
AYES Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously
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11 Consideration of potential priorities / tactical deliverables and measures and metrics to support City Council adopted goals for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Work Plan.
Recommendation: Receive presentation and approve potential priorities / tactical deliverables and measures and metrics to support City Council adopted goals for the FiscalYear 2024-25 AnnualWork plan.
City Manager Ramirez introduced Consultant Ryder Smith with Tripepi Smith who provided the staff report.
The Council discussed the priorities/tactical deliverables and measures and metrics for each of the five goals and Mayor clark took public comment under each goal.
Primarv Goal #1 - Enhance Public Outreach. Education and Transparencv S_peakers in-person: Susan Allen, Gail Marshall, Mike Wondolowski representing Carpinteria Valley Association, Nitzan Navick representing Equity Praxis Group, and Annijsly ' Emails distributed: Mike Wondolowski representing Carpinteria Valley Association and Nitzan Navick representing Equity praxis Group
The Council had no modifications under Goal #1.
PrimaU Goal #2 - Ac le Maintaininq a Small Beachside
Town Personalitv
There was no public comment.
There was consensus amongst the Council to:
. Modify the title of Primary Goal#2from "Accommodate City Growth while Maintaining a Small Beachside Town Personality" to "Accommodate City Growth while Maintaining a Small Beachside Town.',
' Modify the third hollow bullet under "Prioritize environmental sustainability and preservation in the context of the small town and the City's niche tourism activity (Asset-Based Economic Development)" from "Default to reject franchise experiences" to "Default to reject franchise experiences (e.g. architectuie, building design, etc.)" o Delete the third solid bullet shown as "Define what smart implementation is and how to balance competing objectives,"
Primarv Goal #3 - Take Steos to Address the Fiscal Sustainabilitv of the Citv There was no public comment.
The Council had no modifications under Goal #3.
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Primarv Goal #4 - Strenofhen fhe munitv lnstitution Collaboration Speakers in-person: Amrita Salm
Speakers via Zoom: Debbie Nomura
There was consensus amongst the Council to:
o Add a new item "Safe Storage of Guns" and the subpoints around collaborating with local non-profits to define ordinance objectives and bring forth a model ordinance for Council consideration
. Add the Dune Management Plan to the list under the bullet entitled "Prioritize collaboration with other agencies and institutions within the County to address the following:"
Primarv Goal #5 - lnvest in a Hiqh-Performance Team at Citv Hall Speakers in-person: Annie Sly, Mike Wondolowski, and Julie Sigwart There was consensus amongst the Council to:
. Add a metric for providing a performance management measurement and report back to Council under the solid bullet entitled "Build a high-performance culture that both yields efficient results and increases staff retention." Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive the presentation and approve potential priorities / tactical deliverables and measures and metrics to support City Council adopted goals for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Work Plan.
Councilmember Nomura requested the motion be modified to include the modifications suggested by the Council.
Councilmember Sol6rzano modified the motion to receive the presentation and approve potential priorities / tactical deliverables and measures and metrics to support City Council adopted goals for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Work Plan and include the modifications suggested by the Council. Councilmember Nomura seconded the modified motion. The roll call vote on the modified motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The motion carried unanimously
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
City Manager Ramirez reported that there were no attachments from the League of California Cities. ln response to a public comment from Ms. Gascoigne earlier in the meeting, Legal CounselAcos noted that the Council has taken a position on multiple Weiner bills in the past. She stated there are severalWeiner bills that have been recenily proposed and indicated that the League of California Cities may send out a statement letter which staff could bring before the Council. She also believed that the Council in the past had considered the Our Neighborhood Voices (ONV) initiative (though staff would look into it and confirm) which was mentioned by Ms. Gascoigne earlier in the meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRTES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember 5o16rzano reported on:
o Her attendance last week at the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board meeting where they looked at the Planning Department workplan for the coming year, adopted their 2024-25 Measure A Program of Projects, and executed some contracts for renewable diesel.
o South Coast Youth Safety Partnership will be holding a community engagement team meeting on Wednesday at 2:30 pm in the Carpinteria Community LibiarnT. . Harbor Seal Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday at 4:00 pm in the Council Chambers.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the March 11th regular City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.
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Al Clark, Mayor
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Brian C. Barrett,
City Clerk
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura (present via Zoom)
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ben Markham, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Erin Maker, Environmental Program Manager
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Marysol Smith, Associate Planner
Syndi Souter, Senior Planner
Megan Musolf, Assistant Planner
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst I
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Olivia Uribe Mutal, Program Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNGTLMEMBER(S) REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTTCTPATTON UNDER AB 2449:
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Legal Counsel Carlson announced that Councilmember Nomura has requested to participate in this meeting remotely under A82449 and he asked Councilmember Nomura if he was available on Zoom. Councilmember Nomura replied that he was available on Zoom and announced that his request for remote participaiion has to do with his popping a few ribs and having difficulty walking.
Legal Counsel Carlson asked Councilmember Nomura if anyone over 18 years old was present at the remote location and his relationship to them. Councilmember Nomura responded that he was the only person present at the remote location.
Legal Counsel Carlson stated that that a quorum was present at the Council Chambers.
Legal Counsel Carlson stated that Councilmember Nomura has not exceeded the annual limit for'Just cause" purposes.
Legal Counsel Carlson stated that remote participation and a two-way audiovisual platform has been provided to the public for the remote attendance oi the Council meeting.
Based on the above findings, Legal Counsel Carlson recommended the Council approve Councilmember Nomura's request for remote participation under AB 2449.
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve Councilmember Nomura's request for remote partiiipation und-er AB 2449. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
1' Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2}24as "Carpinteria Beautiful Month". (Requires approval prior to presentation of proctamation.') There was no public comment,
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to approve the Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2024 as "Carpinteria Beautiful Monih". Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the Council presented the proclamation to members of Carpinteria Beautiful. Donna Jordan and Bryan Mootz provided remarks.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:40 pm.
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at 5:49 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
City Manager Ramirez reported on the upcoming Advanced Care Planning Workshop and the older adult nutrition program offered by The Food Bank of Santa Barbara County. b. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided an update on the recruitments for Assistant City Manager; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director; and Aquatics Superintendent.
c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
None
e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez announced the two upcoming special City Council meetings:
o Tuesday, March 19th at 5:30 pm for Mid-Year Budget Review and Capital lmprovement Plan Study Session
o Tuesday, March 26th at 5:30 pm for Appeal Hearing of Klentner Mixed Use Project at 4745 Carpinteria Avenue
City Manager Ramirez mentioned Community Development staff would provide a presentation on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on Saturday, March 16th at 1:00 pm at the Carpinteria Community Library.
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Environmental P.rogram Manager Maker presented a PowerPoint presentation on sediment deposition.
Community Development Director Bobroff related that the Generat plan Update Committee would beg!.n meeting again on Monday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers and he outlined the purpose of the Committee.
Speakers via Zoom: Julia Mayer
city Manager Ramirez responded to Ms. Mayer's comments.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGTIONS:
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting on March 4th.
There was no public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
lgeakers in-person: Rick Olmstead, Theresa Simber, Mark Rock (spoke on ltem No. g), Cheryl Wright representing lsland Brewing Company, Paul Wrigit'repr"r"nting lsland Brewing Company, Andr6 Jackson representing Corklree Cellarsl and Julie Sigilart Emails distributed: Brandon Martinez-Avina, David sigman, and Anonymous Community Development Director Bobroff responded to comments from Mr. Rock, the Wrights, and Ms. Jackson.
City Manager Ramirez responded to comments regarding live entertainment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 2 through 5. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting herd Febru ary 26,2024.
3. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning February 1g,2024 and ending March 1,2024.
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6 Adopt Resolution No. 6293, authorizing the filing of the Transportation Development Act Claim for Fiscal Year 2024125.
Adopt Resolution No. 6294, designating the City Manager, Administrative Services Director and Public Works Director as Agents for the City of Carpinteria within the California Office of Emergency Services.
ADMI N ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG') Committee recommendations concerning the 2024-2025 Public Services Grant Applications and allocation of program funds.
Recommendation: Allocate the CDBG Public Services Grant Funding pursuant to the recommendations of the City's CDBG Committee to equally share the funds between Peoples'Self-Help Housing's Carpinteria Camino Scholars program and Girls lnc. of Carpinteria's Out-of-School Support programming. (This motion requires a roll callvote.)
Associate Planner Smith provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Tessa Ortega representing Girls lnc. and Jane Benefield Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to allocate the 2024- 2025 CDBG Public Services Grant funding equally between the programs of Peoples' Self-Help Housing and Girls lnc., as recommended by the CDBG Committee. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously
The City's 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD') on the status of implementation of Housing Element goals, policies, and objectives.
Recommendation: Receive the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct that it be submitted to HCD.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
7 Senior Planner Souter provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
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Speakers in-person: Scott Barash and Julia Mayer
Emails distributed: Sandra Duncan
ll9lion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to accept the 2_923 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct the Community Development Director to submit the report to HCD. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. lgulqW of proposed Ordinance No. 778 amending Chapter 8.b2 (SMOK|NG REGULATIONS) of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to regulate smoking in mul1- unit housing dgve_lopments and update requirements forlobacco retailiignage in accordance with State law.
Recommendation: Review proposed Ordinance No. 778, receive public comments on the draft Ordinance, and provide input and direction to City staff for further processing.
Principal Planner Fogg and Assistant Planner Musolf presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. Legal Counsel Markham and Carlson assisted in the presentation and took questions from the Council.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 7:3g pm.
Speakers in-person: Javier Garnica representing Future Leaders of America, Santiago Segovia representing Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, Daniel Gonzalez representing Future Leaders of America, lvan Vega representing Future Leaders of America, Jose Martin representing Future Leaders oi Americi, Julianna ornelas representing Future Leaders of America, Crystal Echeverria representing Future Leaders of America, Jesselyn Banos representing Future Leaders of Americ", "-'nd
Sindy Zavala
representing Future Leaders of America
Emails distributed: Lynn Ransom, sheraryn Rock, Amy woodward, Anonymous, and Robert Denholtz
Mayor Clark closed the public hearing at 7:Sg pm.
The Councilwas in agreement to the following in regards to the Proposed Ordinance No. 778:
o Research on funding/financing to assist in the enforcement process ' KeeP the enforcement as it is presented and get more information on material breach of lease
o Exclude medical cannabis
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. Reasonable distance described as the maximum distance possible or practicable and should generally be 25 feet and omit the five foot minimum o Add a protection for undocumented residents
o Exclude Mobile Home Parks
Community Development Bobroff inquired if the Councilwould like staff to incorporate Mr.
Segovia's comments about the following:
. Updating smoking regulations to reflect SB 626 and ban on hotels/motels o lncrease the tobacco retailer's license to $600 to make it more competitive with other jurisdictions and fund educational efforts
. Revisit how appealed cases are handled with the City Attorney's Office (likely has to do with appealed tobacco retailer's licenses) which staff hasn't looked at There was consensus of the Council to incorporate Mr. Segovia's comments into proposed Ordinance No. 778.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to direct staff to come back with a future agenda item dealing with the Council's suggestions as presented.
Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at B:18 pm and reconvened the meeting at 8:30 pm Adopt Resolution No. 6292, Approving the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for FiscalYears 2024-25 through 2028-29.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No.6292, approving the Measure A FiveYear Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29 and (2) Authorize the Public Works Director to submit the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects to the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.
Management Analyst I Downes provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation Mayor Clark opened the public hearing at 8:36 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:37 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to adopt Resolution No. 6292, as read by title only, approving the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects and authorizing submittal by the Public Works Director to the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE I
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
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OTHER BUSINESS:
10' Additional appropriations through the Community Service Support Grant program (CSSG) for the current fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, and recommendations for updates to the CSSG selection process and allocations for future years.
Recommendation: (1) Direct staff to advertise and receive applications for potential allocation of remaining FY 23124 CSSG funds, and direct thai funding be limited to new organizations and/or community events that support City Council priorities or address emergent needs; (2) Review and consider funding the Chalk Up Carpinteria request of $g,000; (3) Review and consider funiing the Alcazar Theater requests (2) of $9,750; (4) Direct staff to establish four grant categories for future_ 9!qg fyryjng beginning Fy 24t2s, inctuding:- coMMUNtry COLLABORATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMUNIry EVENTS, ANd CITY COUNCIL INITIATIVES/EMERGENT NEEDS; and (5) Direct staff to estabtish separate grant application requirements for grant amounts equal to or less than $10,000. (This motion requires a roll calt vote.)
Councilmember Nomura recused himself from this item due to a potential conflict of interest as his wife Debbie Nomura is the Executive Director for the Alcazar Theater and is on the payrollthere and noted he would be abstaining from participation in Agenda ltem No. 10 and turned off his video at g:3g pm.
Legal Counsel Carlson clarified that Government Code lOgO proposes certain requirements whether or not a local agency may enter into contractual arrangements including the designation of grant funds to a Councilmember or someone the Councilmember is affiliated with. ln this case, Legal Counsel Carlson stated that Councilmember Nomura's partner is the Executive Director for the Alcazar Theater and !lt"f" is an exception to the conflicts under Government Code 10g0, in Section 10g1(b)1 that applies here and the Council could still award a grant to the Alcazar Theater, if ii so chooses.
Program Manager Uribe Mutal presented the staff report and Powerpoint presentation. speakers in-person: Kristina calkins, Debbie Nomura, and Jane Benefield llotion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to fund the Chalk Up Carpinteria request of $8,000 and the Alcazar Theater request of $g,ZS0.
Vice MayorAlarcon noted that the Alcazar Theater's request is actually two requests each for $9,750. She also recommended that the Council support one of the Alcazar Theater's requests and when the funding is open to everyone, the Alcazar Theater could put in their other request.
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Councilmember Sol6rzano amended the motion to fund the Chalk Up Carpinteria request of $8,000 and to fund one of the requests of the Alcazar Theater of $9,750 and let the Alcazar Theater choose which request to be funded. Councilmember Lee seconded the amended motion.
The roll call vote on the amended motion was as follows:
AYES Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
Councilmember Nomura (recused)
None
The motion carried.
Motion by Mayor Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to direct staff to advertise and receive applications for potential allocation of remaining FY 23124 CSSG funds, and direct that funding be limited to new organizations and/or community events that support City Council priorities or address emergent needs, and allow the Alcazar Theater to apply again. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
NOES:
ABSENT
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
Councilmember Nomura (recused)
None
The motion carried
Mayor Clark asked if Councilmember Nomura could participate in the remaining motions.
Legal Counsel Carlson said that Councilmember Nomura could participate on the remaining motions. Councilmember Nomura turned on his video at 9:29 pm and stated he would like to consider recusal for the entire agenda item and turned off his video at 9:29 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to direct staff to establish four grant categories for future CSSG funding beginning FY 24125, including:
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND Clry COUNCIL INITIATIVES/EMERGENT NEEDS. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
Councilmember Nomura (recused)
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ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to direct staff to eslablish separate grant application requirements for grant amounts equal to or less than $10,000. The roll call vote on the motion was as folloi,vs:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
None
Councilmember Nomura (recused)
None
The motion carried.
Councilmember Nomura turned his video on and returned to the meeting at 9:3S pm.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on:
o The next BEACON meeting is this Friday in the council chambers. o Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board met last week and reinstated the Downtown Waterfront Shuttle Service in Santa Barbara on a temporary basis from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
o South Coast Youth Safety Partnership met on February 28th and discussed the gun possession outside Carpinteria High School, updates from Carpinteria Unified School District on afterschool programming at the Middle/High Schools, and updates from community partners on efforts about youth safety and engagement. o Ad Hoc Harb_or Seal Advisory Committee met on Februa ry 28th and received the Harbor Seal Rookery Report, looked at local versus regional impacts for declining numbers in seals, reviewed the current ordinance, and had an update on seil watch data.
Mayor Clark inquired about a future agenda item regarding Councilmember compensation. City Manager Ramirez replied that this item would be heard at one of the next two regular Council meetings.
Mayor Clark noted the recent process for the Council to select the Volunteer of the Year and recommended a separate Committee of two Councilmembers and some other people from the town choose the Volunteer of the Year and the Council to accept.
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There was consensus amongst the Council to direct staff to bring back a future agenda item on the Volunteer of the Year selection process.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the March 25th regular City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:41 pm
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
CITY COUNGIL BUSINESS:
The City Council met to consider the following items:
1. Review of the Mid-Year Budget Report and making related adjustments to appropriations.
Recommendation: Accept the Mid-Year Budget Report and approve adjustments to the budget as summarized in AttachmeniB. (This motion'requires a rol call vote.)
Administrative Services Director Maldonado presented the staff report and powerpoint presentation and she noted a correction had been made to the first bullet under the park Maintenance Fund Summary on page 4 of the staff report.
There was no public comment.
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Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to accept the Mid-Year Budget Report and approve amendments to the adopted budget as provided for in Attachment B. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
The motion carried unanimously.
2. Capital lmprovement Plan Study Session
Recommendation: Direct staff in prioritizing capital projects for the ensuing Fiscal Year 2024125 Capitd lmprovements Program Budget.
City Manager Ramirez and Public Works Director llasin provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Susan Allen
There was Council consensus to direct staff to prioritize the following capital improvement projects as first priority:
1. 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation
2. 2023 Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation
3. Via Real Stormwater
4. Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement
5. Former Venoco Oil Pipeline#0470 Abandonment
There was Council consensus to direct staff to prioritize the following capital improvement projects as secondary priority:
1. Franklin Creek Trail lmprovement
2. Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety lmprovement
3. Linden Avenue lmprovements Carpinteria Avenue to Linden Avenue Overcrossing
4. Concha Park
5. Rincon Multi-Use Trail
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:59 pm
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Staff members present Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst I
Teresa llasin, Management Analyst ll
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNGILMEMBER(S) REaUEST FOR REMOTE PARTTCTPAT|ON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to approve the Proclamation Designating April 2024 as DMV/Donate Life Month, the Proclamation Designating the Week of April 2 - 8, 2024, as "lnternational Dark Sky Week", the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Proclamation Designating April 2024 as Carpinteria Business Month, and the Proclamation Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Carpinteria Awards Banquet. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
1' Proclamation Designating April 2024 as DMV/Donate Life Month. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation,)
There was no public comment,
The Mayor and Council presented the proclamation to Scott Burns representing Donate Life California and Tom Mone representing Donate Life California Donor Reg-istry and One Legacy. Mr. Burns and Mr. Mone provided remarks.
2. Proclamation Designating the Week of April 2-8,2024, as "lnternational Dark Sky week". (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment,
The Mayor and Council presented the proclamation to members of the Carpinteria Valley Association. Mike Wondolowski representing Carpinteria Valley Association provided remarks.
3. Proclamation Designating April 2024 as Carpinteria Business Month approval prior to presentation of proclamation.)
There was no public comment.
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The Mayor and Council presented the proclamation to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce. Kristen Miller and Dustin Hoiseth, both representing the Santa Barbara south coast chamber of commerce provided remarks.
4. Proclamation Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Carpinteria Awards Banquet. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment.
The Mayor and Council presented the proclamation to members of the Carpinteria Community Association. Karen Graf representing the Carpinteria Community Association provided remarks.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
City Manager Ramirez reported on the Senior Saturday Excursions and the AgeWell Facebook Account.
b. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on current City recruitments c. Updates on Capital lmprovement Projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
None.
e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on Community Service Support Grants, the Klentner Mixed-Use Project Appeal Hearing, and the Carpinteria Bluffs Restoration. Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the County of Santa Barbara Housing Element.
There was no public comment.
PLANNING GOMMISSION ACTIONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Dr. Lee Heller, Brad Stein, Fred Shaw representing HopeNet, and Louis Torres representing Lantern Tree Books
Emails distributed: Gary Campopiano, Davis Mersereau, Brandon Martinez-Avina, Drew Ochsner, Elijah Whitney, Dylan Skarston, Harrison Wilkinson, Lily Dallow, Mitchell (no last name given), Anonymous, Cristian Vazquez, and Brad Stein CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 5 through 12. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 11, 2024 and the special meeting held March 19,2024.
Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning March 4, 2024 and ending March 15,2024.
Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of February 20,2024 through March 1A,2024.
Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of safekeeping and lnvestment of Public Funds for February 2024.
Adopt Resolution No. 6296, as read by title only, directing the City Manager to prepare an assessment report for the consideration of continuing Street Lighting District No. 1 for the Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Adopt Resolution No. 6297, as read by title only, ordering the preparation of a report describing the financial status of the District and recommending assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for Carpinteria Lighting, Landscaping and Right of Way lmprovement District No. 3.
Adopt Resolution No. 6298, ordering a report by the Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board for the purpose of continuing assessments for the Carpinteria Parking and Business lmprovement Area Assessment District No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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12 Adopt Resolution No, 6299, as read by title only, ordering the preparation of a report describing the Winter Protection Berm Program and associated assessment and continue the Winter Protection Berm Assessment District No. 5 for FiscalYear 2024-25.
ADMIN ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
13. Adoption of Resolution No. 6300, Approving Appointments to, and a Removal from, the Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6300, approving appointments to, and a removal from, the Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board.
Management Analyst I Downes presented the staff report.
Appointees Andre Jackson and Louis Torres provided additional remarks to the Council.
Appointee Kevin Murphy was unable to attend.
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Speakers in-person: Lorraine Mclntire and Michelle Carlen both representing the Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6300, as read by title only, approving the appointment of Andre Jackson as an assessment-paying member to the Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board and appointment of Kevin Murphy and Louis Torres as alternate assessment-paying members to the Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board; and remove Warner Ebbink as an alternate assessment-paying member due to consecutive unexcused absences. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
14. Approval of the Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and The South Coast Community Media Access Center (CMAC dba TV Santa Barbara).
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and The South Coast Community Media Access Center. (This motion requires a roll callvote.)
City Clerk Barrett provided the staff report
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember 5o16rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and The South Coast Community Media Access Center. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
15. Amendment to the City's CaIPERS Contract.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 6301, Resolution of lntention and (2) Approve Ordinance No. 779, as read by title only (first reading). (Require reading of ordinance title and a roll callvote.)
Management Analyst ll llasin presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
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Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6301 and approve Ordinance No. 779, onthe first reading, as read by titie only, and continue the second reading for adoption to the April22,2)24douncil meeting.
City Clerk Barrett read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 77g into the record.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED To BE ADVANGED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREV|OUS MEETTNGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
16' Receive an update on the City's Live Entertainment Licensing program and provide direction to staff on revisions to the Live Entertainmeni Lic-ensing program.
Recommendation: Receive an update on the status of the City's Live Entertainment Licensing program, receive public comment, and provide direction to staff on revisions to the Live Entertainment Licensing program.
Community Development Director Bobroff presented the staff report and Powerpoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: BillWellman, Bryan Mootz, PaulWright representing lsland Brewing Company, Andre Jackson representing Corktree Cellars, Will Breman, Sandy Dorfmanl Carrie Smith, Mark Matthews, Cheryl Wright representing lsland Brewing-Company, Leora Wien, Robin Karlsson, Lorraine Mclntire, Michael McMahon, Curtis Lopez, Bonnie Yonker, Suzan Kozman, Steve Kozman, Michelle Carlen, Rosa Markolf, John Thomas and Monica Thomas, Julie Sigwart, Jared Lettow, Eileen Marcussen, Stephen Marcussen, Debbie Murphy, Liam Moran, Lisa starr, and Andrew Fedders speakers via Zoom: Aja Forner, Andy Patrick, Julia Mayer, and steve Jarmie City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Emails distributed: Eileen and Stephen Marcussen, Mike Stoker, Cheryl Wright, Mika Kinney, Tim Latham, Chris Wehling, Mark Rose, NikkiWilmore, Emily Chisum, Kari Monk, Tom Walsh, Dana Silecchio, Will Carleton, Martin Aguilar, Joanne Latham, Beau Wilding, Leanne Rose, Michelle Meier, Nancy & Rick Rentler, Mark Matthews, Danielle Andrea, Jeffrey Renlie, and Susan Everett
Mayor Clark recessed to a break at 9:01 pm and reconvened the meeting at 9:11 pm Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to direct staff to amend the City's live entertainment provisions in order to accommodate outdoor music following the expiration of the City's temporary COVID program. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Community Development Director Bobroff noted the following changes from the Council related to the Administrative Entertainment License Conditions:
. 9 pm curfew on weekdays (for both indoor and outdoor music) o 10 pm curfew on weekends and holidays (still some uncertainty on whether holidays is the day before, the day of or both)
o Not going to rely on any decibel or distance type standards for now . Cap of no more than six hours cumulatively of live music on weekdays and no more than t hours on weekends with the similar holiday language . Doing away with the three-strike rule for revocation of license and instead rely on the City's administrative citation powers
City Manager Ramirez sought clarification on whether the cumulative number of hours for the weekdays and weekends was specific to outdoor music or indoor music. The Council specified outdoor music.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to direct staff to incorporate the changes noted by the Council related to the Administrative License Conditions. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
City Manager Ramirez discussed the nuances between using the word "enclosed" versus "indoors". The City Council decided to leave it to staff to determine the exact language.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Councilmember Sol6rzano requested a list of letters sent by the Council in the past year.
Councilmember Nomura suggested staff create a separate list of upcoming bills of interest from the League of California Cities that specifically affect Carpinteria versus the others that would have minimal to no impact.
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Councilmember Lee asked staff to explore Dr. Heller's request from public Comment on Matters Not on the Agenda. Dr. Heller's request included advertising dogs for foster homes and finding foster homes, bring more community attention throu-gh City staff and volunteers, and have City's Volunteer Coordinator reach out to find volunteers for fostering, social me_dia networking, and walking dogs. The Council did not provide direction to staff on Councilmember Lee's request.
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Councilmember Sol6rzano reported on her attendance at:
o BEACON meeting last week where the Board discussed an increase to voting membership dues to provide additional revenue to BEACON; received ; presentation from the Science Advisory Committee Co-chairs on their plans for 2024 activities, and the BEACON Board approved payment of an invoice to CSUCI to help initiate review of a coastal resource center.
o Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board meeting last week where the Board renewed their ADA paratransit services master agieement with Easy Lift and put out their draft service plan for the upcoming fiscal year and doing community outreach on that plan to get feedback from cities in terms of what they want from bus use, what the gaps are, and they'll come to our library at a to-bedetermined date. She noted that the Board is also facing a fiscal cliff due to the change to a large urban zone.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 10:0S pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm
ROLL CALL
Cou ncilmembers present:
Staff members present:
Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Brian Banks, Principal Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
PUBLIC HEARING:
The City Council held a public hearing on the following matter:
1 Consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve Project 23-2221-DPICDP/ARB, for a Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit to allow redevelopment of the property al 4745 Carpinteria Avenue (currently occupied by Sun Coast Rentals) into a new three-story mixed-use (commercial / residential) development consisting of a 24-unit, 31 ,026 square foot apartment complex built around and atop a ground-level 22,198 square foot concrete parking podium, and a 4,044 square foot two-story commercial building fronting Carpinteria Avenue, under the provisions of the Commercial Planned City Council Special Meeting Minutes
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Development ("CPD") and Planned Residential Development ("pRD-13") Zone Districts; and approval of an Exemption pursuant to 515332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (.CEQA") Guidelines. The pioject is located at 4T4S Carpinteria Avenue and is identified as Assessor's Parcel No. 003-251-021.
Recommendalion: Adopt the attached Resolution with Findings for Approval of Project 23-2221-DPICDP/ARB, thereby approving the project] and accept a categorical exemption pursuant to gl s332 of the cEeA Guidelines.
Councilmember Sol6rzano recused herself from this meeting as she has a real property conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers at 5:32 pm and did not return for the remainder of the meeting.
Community Development Director Bobroff and Principal Planner Banks presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Legal Counsel Carlson asked the Council to report any ex parte disclosures. councilmember Lee exchanged emair with the developer last week.
Mayor Clark met with the developer on the site and the developer explained the project to him.
Vice Mayor Alarcon did a tour of the City with City Manager Ramirez on January 26, 2024 and they stopped by the property on the Ninth Street side.
Councilmember Nomura made no contact; however, he did share an exchange through a tv reporter where he got some information which was what the public heard.
Michael Stroh with DMHA Architecture, Wiley Uretz with Reetz, Fox & Barlett LLp, and Justin Klentner, developer and builder provided the applicant's PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Clark opened the public hearing atT:1g pm.
S_peakers in-person: Leslie Gascoigne, Mike Wondolowski representing Carpinteria Valley Association, Katherine Salant (provided PowerPoint presentation iuthorized by the Mayor), Don Risdon, John Nicoli representing Arbor Trailer Park, Bob Franco, Suzanne Garrett, Amrita Salm, Xy Van Antwerp, OaviO Samenyago, Melanja Jones, Giti White, Patrick O'Connor, Patrick Crooks, John Gonzalez,.lo-septr Viens, Fred Shaw, O'Hara Haggerty, and Katherine Salant (again)
Emails distributed: Wiley Uretz with Reetz, Fox & Bartlett LLP, representing Justin Klentner, Brandon Martinez-Avina, Gina Tolleson, Brolin Parris, Mitchell (no lait name provided), Cristian Vazquez, Drew Ochsner, Dylan Skarston, Elijah Whitney, Harrison wilkinson, Lily Dallow, Anonymous, Brad stein, Katherine salant -
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Mayor Clark closed the public hearing at 8:09 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6295 and the attached Findings for Approval of Project23- 2221-DPICDPIARB, thereby approving the project; and accepting a categorical exemption pursuant to $15332 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Mayor Clark asked if the motion included a reduction in building height of 17 inches and one very low-income unit.
Councilmember Lee modified the motion that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6295 and the attached Findings for Approval of Project 23-2221-DPICDP/ARB, thereby approving the project; and accepting a categorical exemption pursuant to $15332 of the CEQA Guidelines and include a reduction in building height of 17 inches and one very low-income unit. Councilmember Nomura seconded the modified motion.
The voice vote on the modified motion was unanimous with Councilmember Sol6rzano absent due to her recusal.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:38 pm.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:37 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst I
Gilbert Punsalan, Finance Manager
Teresa llasin, Management Analyst ll
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
COUNCILMEMBER(S) REAUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER A,B 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449, AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
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Proclamation Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Talent Showcase. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Proclamation Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Talent Showcase. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura absent.
Mayor Clark and the Council presented the proclamation to Rotary Club members Roland Rotz and David Powdrell both representing the Rotary Club provided remarks.
Proclamation Designating April2024 as Fair Housing Month. (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.)
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Proclamation Designating April 2024 as Fair Housing Month. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura absent.
Mayor Clark and the Council presented the proclamation to Andrea Bifano, Rental Housing Mediation Supervisor with the City of Santa Barbara. Ms. Bifano provided remarks.
Proclamation Designating the Week of April 7 - 13, 2024 as "National Library Week". (Requires approval prior to presentation of proclamation.) There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Proclamation Designating the Week of April 7 - 13,2024 as "National Library Week".
Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura absent.
Mayor Clark and the Council presented the proclamation to members of the City's Library Advisory Commission. Library Advisory Commission Chair Glynn Birdwell provided remarks.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Clark temporarily adjourned the meeting at 6:00 pm.
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Mayor Clark reconvened the meeting at 6:11 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. Senior Services Programming
.Cjty M_alager Ramirez reported on the upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony for the Monte Vista Off Leash Dog Park.
b. City Employee Updates
city Manager Ramirez provided an update on current recruitments. c. Updates on Capital lmprovement projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff reported that the story poles for the Lagunitas Mixed Use Development at 0380 Via Real have gone up.
e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on an upcoming Compost Workshop and noted that the dates of the event had been corrected to April 13th and 2oth.
Community Development Director provided an update on the Santa Barbara County Housing Element.
Public Works Director llasin provided an update on FEMA Preliminary Flood lnsurance Rate Maps.
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the City Manager's Report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura absent.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS:
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting on April 1't.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Planning Commission Actions. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado, Amrita Salm representing HopeNet of Carpinteria and self, and Patrick O'Connor
Speakers via Zoom: Dianne Black representing the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara
Emails distributed: Kristen Fuerst, Kelli Butler, and Marilyn Jenkins CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 4 through 6. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura absent.
Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning March 18,2024 and ending March 29,2024.
Adopt Resolution Nos. 6302, 6303, 6304, and 6305, congratulating the Carpinterian of the Year for 2023, the Junior Carpinterian of the Year for 2023, the Volunteer of the Year for 2023, and the Outstanding Community Business of 2023, respectively.
Approve and adopt Resolution No. 6307, declaring certain City-owned property/equipment as surplus assets and authorizing disposal.
ADMI N ISTRATIVE MATTERS :
Resolution No. 6306, Approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fiscal Year 2024-25 Project List.
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6306, approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fiscal year 2024-2s project [ist.
Management Analyst I Downes presented the staff report and Powerpoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Julie Sigwart
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to adopt Resolution No. 6306, as read by title only. The roll callvote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Nomura
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.
8. Second Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation lmprovement Funds.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation lmprovements Funds. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
Public Works Director llasin provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to authorize the.Mayor to sign the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation lmprovements Funds. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES councilmember Lee, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
Councilmember Nomura
None
The motion carried
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
Receive an update on the status of private parklets and provide direction to Staff on permitting for permanent private parklets.
Recommendation: Receive an update on the status of private parklets; receive public comment; and provide direction to Staff on permitting for permanent private parklets.
Community Development Director Bobroff presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Carlena McKnerney, Julie Sigwart, Rogelio Delgado, and Carlena McKnerney (again)
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano to receive and file an update on the status of private parklets and not sure if we have direction to staff concerning permitting for permanent private parklets.
Councilmember Sol6rzano amended the motion to receive and file an update on the status of private parklets and agree with staff recommendation concerning the grace period for existing permitted private parklets. Councilmember Lee seconded. Upon voice vote, the amended motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura absent.
10. A Construction Contract for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project to Toro Enterprises, lnc., and Agreements for related Construction Management and lnspection, and Testing Services.
Recommendation: (1) Award a Construction Contract to Toro Enterprises, lnc. in the Total Base Bid amount of $5,416,217 for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Filippin Engineering to provide construction management and inspection services in an amount not-to-exceed $31 1 ,320 for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Cotton Shires and Associates, lnc. to provide acceptance/materials testing services in an amount notto-exceed $86,790 for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (4) Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $840,250 to the Capital lmprovements Fund City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital lmprovements Program Budget for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (This motion requirei a rolt callTote.) Public Works Director llasin provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. He 19ted the appropriation amount on page 2 of the staff report was incorrect and should be $840,250 as noted in the recommendation and sampre motion.
Speakers in-person: Fred Shaw
Motion by Councilmember Lee, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to (1) Award a Construction Contract to Toro Enterprises, lnc. in tho Total Base Bid' amount of $5,41 6,217 for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (2)Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Filippin Engineering to provide construction management and inspection services in an amount nolto-exceed $31 1,320 for the 2OZ2 pavement Rehabilitation Project. (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Cotton Shires and Associates, lnc. to provide acceptance/materials testinglervices in an amount not-to-exceed $86,790 for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation project. (4) fRProve a budget appropriation in the amount of 9840,250 to the Capital lmprbvements Fund of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital lmprovements Program Budget for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The roll call vote on the motion was ai follows:
AYES: councilmember Lee, councilmember sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
Councilmember Nomura
None
The motion carried.
11' Approval of a budget appropriation for the Franklin Creek Trail lmprovement Project for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Recommendation: Approve a budget appropriation of $209,650 to the Measure A Fund to transfer to the Capital lmprovement Project Fund for the Franklin Creek Trail lmprovement Project. (This motion requires a roll cail vote.) Finance Manager Punsalan presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve a budget appropriation of $209,050 to the Measure A Fund io transfer to the Capital lmprovement Projects Fund for the Franklin Creek Trail lmprovement Project. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
Councilmember Nomura
None
The motion carried.
12. Senate Bill 329 and potential adjustments to City Council compensation Recommendation: Receive and file report, and direct staff as determined appropriate.
Management Analyst ll llasin provided the staff report.
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado and Fred Shaw
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to receive and file the report and direct staff to return with a City Council compensation range between $837 and $950 per month. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: Councilmember Lee ABSENT: Councilmember Nomura
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
City Manager Ramirez reported that there were no attachments from the League of California Cities.
Speakers in-person: Fred Shaw
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:07 pm
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Monday, April 22,2024
ln-Person and Virtual
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Clark called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Roy Lee
Councilmember M6nica J. Sol6rzano
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Mayor Al Clark
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i Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C, Barrett, City Clerk
Marysol Smith, Associate Planner
Teresa llasin, Management Analyst ll
David Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst I
John L. llasin, Public Works Director
Shay Darrington, Engineering Technician
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Clark led those present in the salute to the flag.
GOUNGILMEMBER(S) REaUEST FOR REMOTE PARTTCTPATTON UNDER AB 2449:
There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
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1. Proclamation Recognizing the g6th Anniversary of the Alcazar Theatre.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Solorzano, seconded by Vice Mayor Alarcon, to approve the Proclamation Recognizing the 96th Anniversary of the Alcazar Theatre. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Clark and the C_ouncil presented the proclamation to members of the leadership team of the Alcazar Theatre. Alcazar Theatre Executive Director Debbie Nomura provided remarks.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNGEMENTS
Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided an update on crime in the City.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Ramirez described an additional item not mentioned in the City Manager's Report, but related to Agenda ltem No. 7 in that the City received a generous donation of $10,000 from the Ann Jackson Family Foundation for the -purpose of making improvements to the Community Pool locker room. He stated tfrit ifre Ann Jackson Family Foundation has contributed $40,000 to the City since July 2022 and that the Foundation has supported various causes in Carpinteria since t g7g with an estimated contribution of approximately $1 million. He introduced Foundation representative palmer Jackson who provided remarks.
a. Senior Services Programming
City Manager Ramirez reported on the Monte Vista Dog Park ribbon cutting ceremony on April 20th.
b. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided updates on current employee recruitments. c. Updates on Capital lmprovement projects
None.
d. Updates on Development Applications
None.
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e. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on FEMA Preliminary Flood lnsurance Rate Maps, the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve Restoration Volunteer Event on May 4th, and the Annual Household Goods and Hazardous Waste Collection Eventwhich was rescheduled to May 4th.
There was no public comment.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Lorraine Mclntire
Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar ltem Nos. 2 through 7. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Marcn 25, 2024, the special meeting held March 26,2024, and the regular meeting held April 8,2024. 3 Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning April 1 ,2024 and ending April 12,2024.
Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of March 19,2024 through April 15,2024.
Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and lnvestment of Public Funds for March 2024.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
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6. Receive and file the Quarterly Review of the Pension Stabilization Trust.
7. Accept a donation by the Ann Jackson Family Foundation to the Carpinteria Community Pool for the purpose of making improvements to the locker room facilities.
ADMI NISTRATIVE MATTERS :
8' Making an Appointment to the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Board.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6315, approving the appointment of Kathleen Mattes to the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabiiizatioi Board.
Councilmember Nomura recused himself from this item due to a potential perception of a conflict of interest as.his- company has a maintenance contract with Sanitpipei Village Mobile Home Park and left the council chambers at 6:02 pm.
City Clerk Barrett presented the staff report.
Applicant Kathleen Mattes provided remarks.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Lee, to adopt Resolution No' 6315, as read by title only, approving the appointment of Kathleen Mattes to the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Board. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura absent due to his recusal.
Councilmember Nomura returned to the dais at 6:07 pm.
9. Annual report on the progress being made implementing the City's General plan.
Recommendation: Accept the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct the Community Development Director to submit the Report-to the Governor's Office Planning and Research.
Associate Planner Smith provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers via Zoom: Patrick O'Connor
Motiol by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Sol6rzano, to accept the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report as presented and direct the iommuniiy Development Director to submit the Report to the Governor's Office of Planning "nO
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Research and direct staff to look further into Mr. O'Connors questions and return to a future Council meeting with answers. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 779, Amendment to the City's CaIPERS Contract.
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 779 (second reading). (This motion requires a roll callvote.)
Management Analyst ll llasin presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Ordinance No. 779, on the second reading, as read by title only. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
The motion carried unanimously.
11. Code Compliance Quarterly Report Q1,2024.
Recommendation: Receive and file quarterly report.
Code Compliance Supervisor Hernandez provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Julie Sigwart
Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the Q1 2024 Code Compliance Quarterly Report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
12. Report on Street Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April22,2024
Recommend.ation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 6308 and 630g, acting to accept and file the mandatory Annual Report and set the matter of the continuation of Street Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for public hearing at the regular City Council meeting of May 2g,2024.
Management Analyst I Downes presented the staff report. He also noted that under the Financial Considerations section of the staff report Fiscal Year 2022-2g was accidentally mentioned and it should be corrected to Fiscal year 2023-24.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution Nos. 6308 and 6309, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
13' Report on Lighting_, Landscaping and Right-of-Way lmprovement District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Recommend.ation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 6310 and 6311, acting to accept and file the mandatory Annual Report of the City Engineer and set ttie matter of the continuatiol of Lighting, Landscaping and Righiof Way lmprovement District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for public hearing at tne regular City Council Meeting of May 28, 2024.
Management Analyst I Downes provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution Nos. 6310 and 631 1 , as read by title onty. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
14' Report on Parking and Business lmprovement Area Assessment District No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 6312 and 6313, acting to accept the mandatory Annual Report and Budget and to set the matter of the continuation of Parking and Business lmprovement Area District No. 4 for Fiscal year 2024-25 for public hearing at the regular city council meeting of May 2g,2024.
Management Analyst I Downes presented the staff repoft.
Speakers in-person: Lorraine Mclntire
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Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution Nos. 6312 and 6313, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
15. Report on Winter Protection Berm Assessment District No. 5 for FiscalYear 2024-25.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6314, acting to accept the mandatory Annual Report and Budget and to set the matter of the continuation of Assessment District No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for public hearing at the regular City Council Meeting of May 28,2024.
Management Analyst I Downes provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6314, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
16. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Showscapes lnc. (dba Treescapes) for a One-Year Term Extension and Related Costs to Provide Landscape Maintenance Services.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Agreement with Showscapes lnc. (dba Treescapes) for a oneyear term extension to provide landscape maintenance services in an amount not-to-exceed $267,600.00 for a total amended agreement amount of $961 ,410.00. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
Management Analyst I Downes presented the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Agreement with Showscapes lnc. (dba Treescapes) for a one-year term extension to provide landscape maintenance services in an amount not-to-exceed $267,600 for a total amended agreement amount of $961 ,410. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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The motion carried unanimously.
17 ' Second Amendment to Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Joint Powers Agreement.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Joint Powers Agreement.
Public Works Director llasin provided the staff report.
Speakers in-person: Julie Sigwart
Motion by Councilmember So16rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Joint Powers Agreement. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
18. Closeout of City Hall Campus lmprovements Project - Sewer Replacement.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for the City Hall Campus lmprovements proJect- Sewer Replacement with Toro Enterprises lnc. (This'motion requires'a roll cail vote.) Public Works Director llasin introduced Engineering Technician Darrington who presented the staff report and powerpoint presentation.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Closeo_ut Agreement and Release of Claims for the bity t-tail Campus lmprovements Project - Sewer Replacement with Toro Enterprises lnc. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: CouncilmemberLee,CouncilmemberNomura,CouncilmemberSol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
19' Closeout of Carpinteria Avenue and Palm Avenue lntersection lmprovements Project.
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Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for the Carpinteria Avenue and Palm Avenue lntersection lmprovements Project with Taft Electric Company. (This motion requires a roll callvote.)
Public Works Director llasin provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation Speakers via Zoom: Patrick O'Connor
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for the Carpinteria Avenue and Palm Avenue lntersection lmprovements Project with Taft Electric Company.
The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Nomura, Councilmember Sol6rzano, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Mayor Clark
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
20. Annual Review of the City's Master Fee Schedule
Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 6316, updating the City's Master Fee Schedule.
Administrative Services Director Maldonado presented the staff report Mayor Clark opened the public hearing al 7:47 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing al7:47 pm.
Motion by Councilmember Sol6rzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6316, approving the City's Master Fee Schedule. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANGED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS: NONE
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