Carpinteria City Council
September 8, 2025

City of Carpinteria
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 8, 2025
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 4:00 p.m. Closed Session - 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
In-Person and Virtual Participation Options
Attendance/Viewing Options:
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Public Comments
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Please note that the City will make every effort to make the meeting accessible virtually; however, if one of the above virtual attendance/viewing or public comment options is unavailable due to technological issues, you are invited to take advantage of one of the other participation options outlined above (including attending and providing public comment in-person in the City Council Chambers). Additional options may be made available at the meeting.

Levine Act Warning
Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308. No City Council Member may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered by the City. No City Council Member may accept, solicit, or direct any contribution from an agent of the party during the same time frame. This prohibition commences when an item involving the entitlement has been placed on the City Council’s agenda for a public meeting, when the City Council Members knows the action is within the City Council’s jurisdiction and it is reasonably foreseeable that it will come before the City Council as a decisionmaker, or when the proceeding is before the City Council for its decision. A party to a City proceeding —which includes both applicants and agents—shall disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution of more than $500 made to any Council Member by the applicant, or any donations made by the agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, shall make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to rendering a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or who received any donations from an agent, to a proceeding shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding, and shall be disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification, and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member shall be permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member, please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity. Failure to do so may affect the City’s ability to process your application.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION MATTER

CLOSED SESSION
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCILMEMBER(S) REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449:

The City Council may consider Councilmember(s) request to participate in the meeting remotely under the regulations of AB 2449 by making the necessary findings and voting on whether the Councilmember(s) may participate remotely.

AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: The City Council may modify the regular agenda by tabling items, adding urgency items to the agenda, or changing the order in which items are considered. Changes to the Consent Calendar are considered at the time the Consent Calendar is considered.

INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

2. A Proclamation Declaring September 15, 2025 to October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)

3. A Proclamation Proclaiming September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)

4. A Proclamation Designating the Week of September 8 – 14, 2025 as Celebrate Community Week in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY

MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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This may include updates on law enforcement activity within the City from a Sheriff’s Office representative or a report from a representative of the First District Supervisor’s Office.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The City Manager will report to the City Council regarding various City and/or community events and/or matters of interest. There will be no City Council discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda or as otherwise specified below.
a. City Employee Updates
b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
c. Updates on Development Applications
d. Other City/Community Updates

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
The City Council may vote to appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to itself by majority vote (CMC 14.78.040(2)).

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This is a time for public comments on matters not otherwise on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The Mayor may establish reasonable regulations for public comment based on the time available and/or the number of persons waiting to speak. Typically, the Council’s practice has been to limit each speaker to three minutes. The audio-visual system in the Council Chamber is not available for speaker use during the general Public Comment period.

The City and the City Council are not responsible for the content of statements made during the public comment period, or the factual accuracy of any such statements.

CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are normally enacted by one unanimous vote of the Council. If you wish to speak on a consent calendar item, please do so during the public comment period provided at the beginning of this item.

5. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 25, 2025.

6. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning August 18, 2025 and ending August 29, 2025.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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7. Third Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation Improvements Funds.

Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation Improvements Funds, providing $409,589 in additional funding for a total of $1,202,045, and extending the performance period through June 2026. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Staff Presenter: Stephon Downes, Management Analyst II
a. Staff Report
b. Public Comment
c. City Council Determination
RECESS (15 Minutes)

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR

OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED
MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:

8. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Services Support Grant Program Funding Recommendations.

Recommendation: Approve the City Council Finance/Budget Committee’s grant award recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Services Support Grant Program. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Staff Presenter: Ryan Benson, Management Analyst
a. Staff Report
b. Public Comment
c. City Council Determination

9. Approval of a Special Event Permit Application for the 2025 California Avocado Festival, scheduled to run from Friday, October 3, 2025, through Sunday, October 5, 2025, including designation of the event footprint as a public park and authorizing City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
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expenditures for law enforcement, temporary traffic control and street cleaning services.

Recommendation: (1) Approve the Special Event Permit for the 2025 California Avocado Festival pursuant Carpinteria Municipal Code Section §10.68, Special Events; (2) Designate the area of the event footprint as a public park during the hours of operation and approve its use for the event pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code §12.24.022, Permits – Special Public Park Use; and (3) Authorize expenditures for law enforcement, temporary traffic control and street cleaning services as described in this Staff Report. (Requires a roll call vote.) Staff Presenter: Shay Darrington, Engineering Technician a. Staff Report
b. Public Comment
c. City Council Determination

10. Response to the 2025 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report, “Santa Barbara South Coast Housing Crisis: A Call to Action.”
Recommendation: (1) Review and approve staff’s recommended responses to the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report “Santa Barbara South Coast Housing: A Call to Action;” and (2) Authorize the City Manager to sign and transmit the City’s response to the Presiding Judge, Honorable Patricia Kelly of the Superior Court; to send a copy to the current impaneled Grand Jury; and to file a copy with the City Clerk’s Office.

Staff Presenter: Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
a. Staff Report
b. Public Comment
c. City Council Determination

11. City Logo Review and Adoption.

Recommendation: Adopt the City logo as presented.

Staff Presenter: Juliza Briones, Program Manager
a. Staff Report
b. Public Comment
c. City Council Determination
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: The City Council will discuss local, state and/or federal legislation under consideration and decide whether to direct staff to place a matter(s) on a future City Council agenda for consideration.

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILMEMBERS
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on the committees, commissions and organizations listed below. This is also an opportunity for Councilmembers to request information from staff or seek support from fellow Councilmembers for future agenda items.

1. Appointees to Other Government Agencies
a. Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) (Mayer/Alt. Clark)
b. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) (Solórzano/Alt. Clark) c. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)(Clark/Alt.

Nomura)
d. Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD)(Clark/Alt.

Nomura)
e. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) (Goleta/Alt. Nomura) f. Santa Barbara Mosquito and Vector Management District (Joe Franken) g. Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (Solórzano)

2. Regional Committees
a. Channel Counties Division, League of California Cities (Nomura/Alt.

Solórzano)
b. Santa Barbara Joint Affordable Housing Task Group (Mayer/Alt. Alarcon) c. Santa Barbara County Elected Leaders Forum to Address Homelessness (Mayer/Alt. Alarcon)
d. South Coast Youth Safety Partnership (Solórzano/Alt. Mayer) e. Multijurisdictional Solid Waste Task Group (Mayer/Alt. Alarcon)

3. Joint and Standing Committees
a. City Council/Economic Vitality Committee (Alarcon & Mayer) b. City Council/Public Safety Committee (Clark & Nomura) c. City Council/School Board Committee (Mayer and Solórzano) d. City Council/Utilities Committee (Nomura & Clark)
e. City Council/First District Supervisor Committee (Alarcon & Mayer) f. City Council Finance/Budget Committee (Alarcon & Clark) g. Transportation Committee (Clark & Mayer)
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h. Development Review Committee (Joint Committee membership from City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board) (CC: Clark & Nomura) (PC: To Be Selected by Planning Commission) (ARB: Stein & O’Connor)
i. General Plan and Coastal Plan Update Committee (Joint Committee membership from City Council and Planning Commission) (Solórzano & Clark) (PC: Benefield and Salant)
j. Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee (Clark & Nomura) k. Sustainability Committee (Nomura & Solórzano)
l. Public Engagement Committee (Solórzano & Nomura)

4. Ad Hoc Committees
a. E-Conveyance Committee (Mayer & Alarcon)
b. Immigration Response & Support Committee (Solórzano & Mayer)

5. Appointed Representatives to Area Boards & Committees a. Community Media Access Center (Gary Dobbins)
b. County Library Advisory Committee (Glynn Birdwell)

ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on September 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (805) 755-4403 or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929. Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.

Materials related to an agenda item submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office, located at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 or by going to the City’s website at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/.

This agenda was posted on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in the City Clerk's Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and on the Internet. lr
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CIW OF CARPINTERIA DECLARING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 TO OCTOBER 15, 2025
AS "HISPANIC HERITAGE" MONTH

IN THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA
WHEREAS, Hispanic culture constitutes fhe foundation of the history of the Sfafe of califomia and the southwest region of the united sfafes, and Hispanics are jusily proud of their ich and diverse cultural heritage, having made positive contributions fo the social, artistic, linguistic, and intellectuataspecfs of our society; and WHEREAS, generations of proud, hardworking, enterprising Hispanics have contributed to and have strengthened our communities, with counfless achievements,and their abiding values in the home and family; and WHEREAS, Hispanics increasingly impact the political, economic and social grovvth of our community and state, and constitute approximately 43% of the City's total population, and approximately 40% statewide perthe u.S. Census Bureau; and WHEREAS, as we obserue Hispanic Heritage Month, the City encourages all members of the community to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanics in our community, and the importance of socialjustice and fair representation for the Hispanic community in all aspects of city life and experience.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carpinteria does hereby declare the period September 15, 2025, to October 15, 2025 as "Hispanic Heritage" Month in the City of Carpinteria in recognition of the many contributions Hispanics have made to Carpinteia, Califomia and the country, and to promote greater awareness of the rich history and culture of the Hispanic community. lN WITNESS THEREOF, the Mayor hereunto set their hand and caused the official seal of the City of Carpinteria, Califomia, to be affixed this 8th day of September,2025.

Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST. City of Carpinteria
Brian C. Banett, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Agenda Section: PresentationsAgenda Item No.: 2Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025 !rFH(,

A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS *SUICIDE PREVENTION" MONTH

IN THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA
WHEREAS, this Proclamation recognizes suicide as a public heatth problem, and suicide prevention as a community responsibility, and designates and proclaims the month of September 2025 as "Suicide Prevention Month" and recognizes the need fo address suicide prevention on a daily basis. Ihis is in support and recognition of the ongoing need toaddress issues of anxiety, depression and suicide; and WHEREAS, mental health experts are firmly convinced that suicide is preventable through awareness, education, suppott and treatment; and WHEREAS, the City promotes awareness of the importance of tending to our mental health, as rT is essenfial and acknowledges that those living with mentat heatth disabilities are deseruing of care, understanding, compassion, and pathways to hope, healing, recovery, fulfillment, and inclusivity; and
WHEREAS, when mental health well-being is centered and promoted, the risk of suicide r's decreased; and
WHEREAS, suicide is a serious public health problem that can have tasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities; and there are many factors that contribute to suicide; the goal of suicide prevention is to reduce the factors that increase risk and increase factors that promote resilience; and
WHEREAS, the suicide risk has become a more significant concern over the past few years as individuals navigated a global pandemic; adjusted to a new normal; experienced complex trauma, /oss, and grief; and endured increased isolation, unemployment, and many other drsfressrng life events; and WHEREAS, the City emphasizes the importance of the community taking time to center themselves and do the things necessary to prioritize their mental well-being andencourage-the community to utilize the tools, education, and resources offered to practice self-care and mentalwellness; and
WHEREAS, the City works collaboratively with Santa Barbara County Department of Behavior Wellness, County Public Health and HopeNet of Carpinteria, and appreciates theresources and seruices they offer to the Carpinteria community in preventing suicide.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carpinteria does hereby proclaim that September 2025 be known as 'Suicide Prevention" Month and recognize the need to address suicide prevention on a daily basis in the City of Carpinteria.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Mayor hereunto sets their hand and caused the official seal of the City of Carpinteria, California, to be affixed this dh day of September 2025.

Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
City of Carpinteria
ATTEST:

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
Agenda Section: PresentationsAgenda Item No.: 3Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025

A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA DESIGNATING THE
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8 - 74, 2025 AS
''CELEBFATE COMM UN ITY'' WEEK

IN THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA
WHEREAS, the Kwanis lntemational, Lions Ctub lnternational, Optimist lntemational, and Rotary lnternational seruice organizations have paftnered together in support of celebrate community to focus on local community seruice, and WHEREAS, the aim of Celebrate Community is to encourage seruice clubs to reach out to one another to work together on projects that improve and benefit local communities; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of Celebrate Community, Carpinteia seruice organizations are planning to paftner on local seruice projects related to heatth and wellness, food insecurity and hunger, education and literacy, and the environment; and WHEREAS, the City of Carpinteria City Council urishes to recognize the impoftant role local seruice organizations have in building and maintaining communitiesby declaring a Celebrate Community Week; and WHEREAS, Celebrate Community Week makes a difference by bringing aftention to the important work of local seruice organizations and making positive changes in our community and the woild through seruice projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carpinteia does hereby designate the week of September 8 - 14, 2025 as "Celebrate Communityr" Week in the City of Carpinteria to recognize the hardworking efforts Carpinteia seruice organizations provide to the community.

IN WITNESS THEREOF; the Mayor hereunto sefs fherl hand and caused the official seal of the City of Carpinteria, Califomia to be affixed this Eh day of September,2025.

Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST: City of Carpinteria
Bian C. Baneft, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Agenda Section: PresentationsAgenda Item No.: 4Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025

CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5775 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA 93013

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
5:30 P.M.

1. Call to order and roll call.

2. Confirmation of legal noticing and procedural requirements of meeting.

3. Public Comment – This is the time for public comments on matters not otherwise on the agenda but within the subject matter of the Carpinteria Library Board of Trustees.

4. Proclamation Proclaiming September 2025 as “Library Card Sign-Up” Month in the City of Carpinteria.

5. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting held July 14, 2025.

6. Carpinteria Community Library Monthly Report – September 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the report.

7. Presentation of the Library Strategic and Operating Plan.

Recommendation: Receive and file the Library Strategic and Operating Plan.

8. New Business & Discussion.

9. Adjournment.

The Carpinteria Library Board of Trustees agenda and any associated staff reports will be available on Thursday, September 4, 2025 on the City’s Website: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendasmeetings/. The Carpinteria Library Board of Trustees agenda and staff reports are part of the City Council agenda for its regular meeting of September 8, 2025. Please see “TEMPORARY

ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.” Details and procedures on how to provide public comment and participate in the meeting through telephonic means are available on the posted City Council agenda at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Brian Barrett, City Clerk at [email protected] or (805) 755-4403.

Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. This agenda was posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in the City Clerk’s Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and on the Internet.

A PROCLAMATION OF THE CARPINTERIA

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROCLAIMING
SEPTEMBER 2025 AS "LIBRARY CARD SIGN.TJP"

MONTH IN THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA
WHEREAS, the month of September is recognized as Library Card Sign-l.Jp Month nationwide; and
WHEREAS, libraries provide a leaming environment that fosfers exploration, encouraging all ages to research subT'ecfs that they are genuinely curious about; and WHEREAS, libraians create welcoming and inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds fo leam together and engage with one another; and WHEREAS, libraries provide a variety of books and resources to serue everyone in the community, making knowledge and ideas available so that people have the freedom to choose what to read; and
WHEREAS, a library card empowers all people to explore new passions and interests; and
WHEREAS, libraries are continually transforming to deliver new seruices that connect closely with community needs.

NOW THEREFORE, the Carpinteria Library Board of Trustees hereby proclaims the month of September 2025 as "Library Card Sign-Up" Month in the City of Carpinteriaand encourages all residents to sign up for their own library card today. , t Wrf |ESS THEREOF, the President of the Carpinteria Library Board of Irusfees hereunto sets their hand and caused the official seal of the City of Carpinteia, Califomia to be affixed this 8th day of September, 2025.

ATTEST:

Brian C. Barreft, CMC, CPMC, Secretary
Carpinteia Library Board of Trustees
Natalia Alarcon, President
Garpinteria Library Board of Trustees

CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5775 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA 93013

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025

1. Call to order and roll call.

President Alarcon called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm.

Boardmembers present: Boardmember Al Clark
Boardmember Julia Mayer
Boardmember Wade T. Nomura
Vice President Mónica J. Solórzano
President Natalia Alarcon
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, Chief Executive Officer Jena Shoaf Acos, Legal Counsel
Ryan Kintz, Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Eric Castro, City Librarian
Brian C. Barrett, Secretary

2. Confirmation of legal noticing and procedural requirements of meeting.

Secretary Barrett acknowledged that all legal noticing and procedural requirements have been met.

3. Public Comment
There was no public comment.

4. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting held June 9, 2025.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Boardmember Mayer, seconded by Vice President Solórzano, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 9, 2025. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

5. Carpinteria Community Library Monthly Report – July 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the report.

City Librarian Castro presented the staff report.

Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2025

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Motion by Vice President Solórzano, seconded by Boardmember Nomura, to receive and file the report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

6. New Business & Discussion.

There was no new business nor discussion.

7. Adjournment.

President Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 6:25 pm.
________________________________
Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, Secretary
City of Carpinteria

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA STAFF REPORT
September 08, 2025

ITEM FOR LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSIDERATION
Carpinteria Community Library Monthly Report September 2025

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.

Sample Motion: I move to receive and file the Carpinteria Community Library report.

BACKGROUND
The Carpinteria Community Library, established by Ordinance No. 747 on June 14, 2021, and added to the Municipal Code, Chapter 2.38, also established a Library Board of Trustees (section 2.38.030) to meet at least once a month.
outreach efforts, operations, and staff changes, if any.

DISCUSSION
Program and Collection Updates:

The 2025 Summer Reading Program, Take Me to Your Reader, concluded on August 2.

This year, 162 children and 57 adults registered online, while 435 children visited the library in person to share what they were reading. Thanks to the generosity of our local supporters, the Library was able to award
prizes to participants.

On July 28, the Library partnered with the Mexican Consulate to host an informational session for the Mexican immigrant community in Carpinteria. Topics included dual citizenship for U.S.-born children, passport applications, how to schedule consular appointments, and other available services. The event was well attended, drawing 106 participants.

LBOT Staff Report
September 08, 2025

On August 29, the Library launched its Teen Gaming Club. This ongoing program takes place every Friday from 3:15 4:15 p.m. in the Community Room. Teens can enjoy board games, card games, tabletop roleThe Library of Things collection continues to grow with the recent addition of a sewing machine kit. Available for checkout, the kit includes sewing tools and a wide selection of 36 thread colors, providing patrons with a versatile resource for creative projects.

Finally, the Library is relaunching Brainfuse HelpNow, a 24/7 on-demand tutoring service supporting all K 12 subjects. In addition to instant tutoring and homework help, the service offers a writing lab, test preparation resources, ELL/ESL support, and foreign language assistance. This year, Carpinteria schools will have direct access to HelpNow through their own school websites at no cost.

Staff Updates:

Community Engagement Library Specialist: The position was filled by an internal candidate, Terra Furuta, following a competitive recruitment and selection process. Terra started her new full-time role on August 26.

Library Outreach:

On July 18, the Black Gold Library System Directors visited the Carpinteria Library and had their Administrators Council meeting in the Library Community Room.

On August 19, the Library participated in Girls Inc.'s Back-to-School Night to promote library services and highlight the online homework help resources available to students On August 29 and September 4, the Library welcomed approximately 65 second-grade students from Canalino Elementary School. The students received an orientation on how to use library resources, and those without existing accounts were able to register and receive their own library cards.

The Library is currently coordinating additional class visits from Carpinteria Middle School to be scheduled for September.

Library Strategic Plan Update: The strategic planning process has been finished. Below is the schedule for presentations:

August 4: Presentation to the Library Advisory Commission and members of the Carpinteria Friends of the Library Board of Directors.

August 7: Presentation and debriefing with library staff.

LBOT Staff Report
September 08, 2025

August 25: The Strategic Plan was made available for public review.

September 8: Presentation to the Library Board of Trustees.

This timeline ensures that key stakeholders remain informed and engaged as the Library implements the strategic plan.

Grants and Partnerships: On August 5, the Library was awarded a Career Online High School (COHS) Grant from the California State Library and has begun the initial phases of implementation. COHS is a free, fully online program offered through public libraries that enables participants to earn an accredited high school diploma while also completing a career certificate. The program will residents ages 19 and older.

On August 26, the Library received official confirmation that its Zip Books Program Grant application was approved by the California State Library. The Zip Books Program provides library patrons with expedited access to books not currently available in the When a title is requested, the Library purchases it through Amazon, and the book is shipped it becomes part of the permanent collection.

On August 28, the Library became a Community Access Partner with MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. As part of this partnership, the Library received eight annual passes valued at $4,000, provided at no cost. These passes can be checked out for one week by any adult Carpinteria Library cardholder and grant admission to MOXI for up to two adults and five children per visit.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
The Library programs and resources are consistent with the actions of the City Council concerning the establishment of a municipal library.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
All resources and activities are budgeted in the FY2025-2026 Library budget.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
risk managers of its insurance entity, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, in order to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

LBOT Staff Report
September 08, 2025

OPTIONS

1. Receive and file.

2. Direct staff as appropriate.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None

ATTACHMENTS
No attachments
Staff contact:

Eric Castro, City Librarian
(805) 684-4314, [email protected]
Signature
Staff contact: Jeanette Gant,
Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected]
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City of Carpinteria

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA STAFF REPORT
September 08, 2025

ITEM FOR LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSIDERATION
Presentation of the Library Strategic and Operating Plan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Library Strategic and Operating Plan.

Sample Motion: I move to receive and file the Carpinteria Community Library report.

BACKGROUND
In January 2025, the Carpinteria Community Library issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking consulting services to develop a Strategic and Operating Plan. Three proposals were received, and Tiny Footprint Farm, LLC (dba The Door Coaching) was selected. In March 2025, Principal Consultant Akiliah Manuel entered into a contract with the City to lead the planning process.

Facilitating two sessions with library staff to gather input and conduct collaborative planning.

Hosting two to three bilingual community forums (English and Spanish), with targeted outreach to non-library users.

Meeting with the Library Advisory Commission, Friends of the Carpinteria Library, and the Library Board of Trustees to gather input.

Hosting visioning workshops and presenting the draft plan to the Library Advisory Commission and Friends prior to the final presentation to the Library Board of Trustees.

The purpose of this agenda item is to present the final Library Strategic and Operating Plan (Attachment A) to the Library Board of Trustees.

LBOT Staff Report
September 08, 2025

DISCUSSION
Carpinteria Community Library. Developed through staff collaboration, public surveys, community asset mapping, and community conversations, the plan identifies both internal strengths and challenges as well as external opportunities and threats.

Key highlights of the plan include:

Community Feedback: Residents expressed strong support for the library as a central hub, with a desire for expanded programming, bilingual services, and deeper partnerships with local schools and businesses.

Strategic Goals: Over the next three years, the plan focuses on strengthening communication and outreach, enhancing programs for teens and underserved populations, expanding bilingual and culturally relevant services, and improving operational excellence and staff support.

Long-Term Vision: The 10-year vision outlines aspirations for expanded facilities, extended hours of operation, stronger youth engagement, and positioning the library as a civic and cultural landmark
This plan represents a shared vision developed with input from staff, the community, the Library Advisory Commission, Friends of the Carpinteria Library, and the Library Board of Trustees. It will serve as both a guiding document and a working tool for decision-making, resource allocation, and future growth.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
This item supports City Council Primary Goal #1: Enhance Public Outreach, Education, and Transparency.
communication, performance management, and the efficient use of public resources.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
goals can be accomplished with existing resources. The FY 2025 2027 Budget includes sufficient funding for Library programming and operations over the next two years.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
No legal or risk concerns were identified with this item. The City Attorney will be available at the City Council meeting to address any legal questions.

LBOT Staff Report
September 08, 2025

OPTIONS

1. Receive and file the Library Strategic and Operating Plan.

2. Receive and file the Library Strategic and Operating Plan and provide additional direction to staff.

3. Do not receive and file the Library Strategic and Operating Plan and provide direction to staff.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Carpinteria Community Library Strategic & Operating Plan Attachment B: Library Strategic & Operating Plan Presentation Staff contact:

Eric Castro, City Librarian
(805) 684-4314, [email protected]
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Staff contact: Jeanette Gant,
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Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected]
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ATTACHMENT A
Carpinteria Community Library Strategic & Operating Plan

ATTACHMENT B
Library Strategic & Operating Plan Presentation

SANTA BARBARA OFFICE

MEMORANDUM
July 2025, Monthly Recap Page 1 of 5
Memorandum
Date: August 20, 2025
To: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
From: Chief Rich Brittingham
Subject: City of Carpinteria July 2025 Monthly Report
cc: Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
City of Carpinteria
800 Blk Linden 211 P.C (Robbery)
Deputies responded to a theft in progress call of a Green E-Bike Rad Runner model.

Deputies contacted the victim, a 12-year-old, that had his bike stolen by a known 13- year-old male. He recognized the male from school but did not know his last name or his residence. The victim said that the suspect told him to get off the bike in an aggressive intimidating manner. The victim was in fear of his safety and let the suspect take the bike. The bicycle was subsequently returned, and the case was sent to juvenile probation.
5700 Via Real (CARP Creek) Found Bicycles
Deputies responded to Carp Creek Bike Path for an area check of a homeless encampment. The reporting party, who did not desire contact, had also seen very expensive e-bikes. Upon arrival, deputies contacted seven transient males. While in the encampment, deputies discovered multiple bikes, miscellaneous items, and trash.

None of the transient males took ownership of the bikes, so deputies collected 13 bikes and booked them as found property at the Carpinteria Station.

Agenda Section: Public Information
Agenda Item No.: N/A
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025

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Carp Creek Bike Path (CARP) Found/Recovered Stolen bicycle While patrolling the Carp Creek Bike Path, a custom e-bike with an associated trailer was found abandoned and was recovered. Shortly after the e-bike and trailer were recovered, they were reported stolen from the Carpinteria State Beach Campground.

The owner was contacted and subsequently retrieved the stolen e-bike and trailer. 1000 Blk Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) 211 (Robbery), 245 PC (Assault W/Deadly Weapon), 422 PC (Criminal Threats), 459 PC (Burglary)
An unknown suspect walked inside the Yummy Yogurt restaurant through the rear service entrance and demanded cash from the two store owners that were closing the shop. The suspect was armed with a screwdriver and wearing a ski mask disguise of sorts. The male victim pushed the suspect out of the store but was unable to close the door shut. The suspect reentered the store and struck the male victim twice on the left side of the head with the tip of the screwdriver. The male victim suffered minor injuries but refused hospital transport. The suspect ran off with approximately $60-$70.

Deputies canvased the area and found clothing and a makeshift ski mask inside a dumpster nearby, behind Montecito Bank and Trust. A K9 Deputy Deputies and his canine partner tracked for about one mile from the scene of the robbery to the area of Canalino Elementary School. The case was referred to detectives. ***Follow-Up*** Approximately a week later, detectives identified the suspect, and he was subsequently arrested.

Calle Ocho at Calle Arena (Carp) 664/487 (Attempt Grand Theft) Two unknown suspects attempted to steal two bicycles that were locked to a fence post by cutting the cable lock. The bicycles were valued at about $500 each and the bike lock was valued at about $20. The victim scared off the suspects in the act and he was able to get two pictures of the suspects. The suspects were one male and one female.

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Community Outreach

Chief Brittingham was interviewed by the Coastal News regarding the widespread Scams taking place in Carpinteria (Scams are not isolated to Carpinteria)
Deputies worked the St. Joseph Festival (07/11 07/13)- no issues reported Criminal Investigations Bureau
City of Carpinteria Investigations
Case Overview (July 2025 Stats)
Number of new cases forwarded to investigations: 35
Number of cases suspended: 1
Number of cases assigned: 2
Number of cases closed by arrest: 2
Number of cases closed by other: 24
Number submitted for complaint: 2
Number of current active cases: 15

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Please remember to call 911 (non-emergency number if it is not critical) immediately for a law enforcement response when crimes are committed, especially when the suspect displays violent behavior.

Non-Emergency Dispatch Number: 805-683-2724
Bicycle TheftsCarpinteria has a continuing bicycle theft issue, as you can see from some of the entries. Please remember to register your bicycle. You can register your bicycle . Benefits of registration:

Deterring theft: Registered bikes are less attractive to thieves because they are harder to sell.

Aiding in recovery: If your bike is stolen, registering it makes it easier for law enforcement to identify and return it. Registered bikes are reportedly recovered at a higher rate compared to unregistered ones.

Owner identification: In the event of an accident, registration can help identify the owner, especially if they are not carrying other identification.

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Video Surveillance SystemsVideo surveillance systems can be a crucial part in apprehending and prosecuting criminal suspects. Businesses, and homes as well, should know how to operate their systems and be able to retrieve captured footage. Also, a quality system is important.

Respectfully,
Chief Rich Brittingham
Rich Brittingham, Lieutenant
South County Operations Division-Coastal
City of Carpinteria-Chief of Police Services
805-568-3388 Office
805-566-2166 Fax
Coastal Patrol Bureau
July 6, 2025 July 12, 2025
Sunday July 6, 2025
0832 PC 487 5606 Carpinteria Avenue (CARP) Cole
RP called to report two stolen bikes that were left locked in the bike rack in front of the Hotel. One of the bike locks had been cut through and left on the scene, and the other had been cut and stolen. The estimated total of the stolen bikes is $2,600.
1222 PC 273a 1018 Casitas Pass RD (CARP) Cole
RP called Law Enforcement to report a baby screaming and crying that was left unattended in a hot vehicle.

RP took the baby out of the vehicle when she realized the baby was left alone. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the two-year-old baby had been left in the vehicle while his mother would periodically came out and check on him. Deputies observed the vehicle was very hot inside, and the baby's head was drenched in sweat. Child Welfare services were notified and advised that the child could be released to the mother, and fire and medics were dispatched to medically evaluate the child. A report will be authored and sent to the DA's office for review.
1553 015F 5700 Via Real (CARP Creek) Sqaud D
Deputy Cole and Deputy Goodwin responded to Carp Creek Bike Path for an area check of a homeless encampment. The RP, who did not desire contact, had also seen very expensive e-bikes. Upon arrival, Squad D made contact with seven transient males. While in the encampment, Squad D discovered multiple bikes, miscellaneous items, and trash. None of the transient males took ownership of the bikes, so Squad D collected 13 bikes and booked them as found property at the Carpinteria Station. 2024 PC417 1400 block Limu Drive (CARP) Van Duzer
Deputies responded for a verbal argument between two family members Monday July 7, 2025
1207 532 PC 5775 Carpinteria Ave (CARP) James
City of Carpinteria reported a check they had written had been stolen, washed and deposited into the Montecito Bank and Trust requested a
case number before the money could be refunded.

Tuesday July 8, 2025
0743 ICE El Carro Ln/Eucalyptus St (CARP) James
Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition (approx. 10 people) was on scene and outraged. ICE later confirmed they had taken someone into custody from the above location. 0825 594 PC 1069 Casitas Pass RD Villegas / Wreede
At 8:00 pm, RP found broken glass inside their leasing office and realized two windows were broken. They noticed two big rocks inside the office. Nothing was taken from inside the office. They who might have caused the vandalism. It happened sometime between the time the office closed yesterday at 1700 hours to this morning at 0800 hours.
2113 Incident Linden Av/Carp Av (CARP) Schoenneman
RP called to report that a vehicle had almost collided with her two-year- P was able to move the stroller out of the way in time, but her daughter fell out and hit her head. The driver did not stop to check if her daughter was okay. RP did not desire prosecution. However, she wanted the incident documented. 2346 647(f) Drugs Chaney Av/Eleanor Dr (CARP) Schoenneman Deputies were dispatched to a trespassing-related issue with an agitated female subject who was potentially HBD or UI. Upon arrival, the female subject was identified as . After speaking with , it was determined she was under the influence of drugs and unable to care for herself in a public place. She was placed under arrest and transported to SBJ without issue.

Wednesday July 9, 2025
2230 496(a)PC 900 block Concha Loma Dr (Carpinteria) Pereyra Deputies received information stating a Suspect was responsible for stealing and attempting to sell a stolen E-Bike (Valued at $1,700) from Summerland. Deputies responded to his home address to attempt to contact him. He denied stealing the bicycle. He admitted helping sell the bicycle. He stated an unknown person who lives in Oxnard had the bicycle and when he offered to help him sell it, he did not realize it was stolen. He also denied having sold the bicycle as the person from Oxnard left with the bicycle before it sold. A consensual search of his home was conducted; the bicycle was not located. In addition, deputies checked the creek yielding in negative results. A report is being forward to the district attorneys office requesting they file charges.

Thursday July 10, 2025
0830 H&S11350/PC4573 4200 Via Real Van Duzer
, who is on parole, was observed in the parking lot of Motel 6 North. A parole compliance check was conducted on his motel room. Additional subjects were inside the motel room where narcotics and a flash hold was placed. was arrested for 11350 H&S, 3454 PC and 4573 PC. The additional male, , in the motel room was also arrested for 11350 (H&S). Saturday July 12, 2025 2215 HS11364/HS11377 Viola fields (Carp) Rivera
A suspect was in Viola Fields in Carpinteria after hours. When contacted, he provided consent to a search of his person after a glass pipe was found near where he was sitting. Suspect had a plastic baggie containing a He was arrested and booked at
SBJ for being in violation of H&S 11364(a) and H&S 11377(a).

Coastal Patrol Bureau
July 13, 2025 July 19, 2025
Sunday July 13, 2025
2259 11364 HS Casitas Pass Rd / Cameo (CARP) Rodriguez
was pulled over for riding his bicycle at night without the proper lighting. During a consent search of his backpack, a used meth pipe with narcotics residue inside was located, in violation of 11364(a) HS.
0119 487 Carp Creek Bike Path (CARP) Schoenneman
While patrolling the Carp Creek Bike Path, a custom e-bike with an associated trailer was found abandoned and was recovered. Shortly after the e-bike and trailer were recovered, they were reported stolen from the Carpinteria State Beach Campground. The owner was contacted and said he would retrieve it from the Carpinteria Station in the morning of 07/14/25.
0305 030 Carpinteria Av (CARP) Cole
Deputies responded for a blue code. Upon arrival Carp FD and AMR were already performing lifesaving interventions. After approximately 30 minutes had elapsed, a 77-year-old female was pronounced deceased.

Monday July 14, 2025
0908 647(f), 148.9 PC Venice Ln / Santa Monica (Carp) Skall On 7/13, a resident called in a suspicious white van occupied by two males, which left the area shortly after 3 males sitting inside. While approaching the van, the engine turned on and was starting to leave, but complied , was found to be intoxicated and on
probation. said he had no ID, and intentionally provided inaccurate PII, until his wallet with his ID was located in his pants pocket. Numerous empty alcohol cans/bottles were located inside the van. arrested and booked at SBJ.
1027 Possibly 166.4 3300 block Foothill Rd (CARP) James RP called to report a civil restraining order violation. 1602 015F 4900 block Carpinteria Ave (CARP) James
RP found cash on the sidewalk and turned it in at the station. Money was booked as found property.

Tuesday July 15, 2025
1342 459.5 PC 1036 Casitas Pass Rd. (CARP) James
Unknown suspect entered CVS and stole approximately $500.00 worth of Dove soap and left without paying.

He fled in rental car and had a French bulldog in the passenger seat. 1543 488 Lavendar Ct. (CARP) James
Theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred during overnight hours. Unknown suspect stole a restaurant gift card and tax documents with personal identifying information. 2214 11550 5775 Carpinteria Ave (CARP) Schoenneman
was found walking towards the patrol cars behind the Carpinteria station.

During the contact, I observed objective symptomology of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Subsequently, performed a 11550 exam and provided a urine sample, which came back positive for methamphetamine. was arrested and transported to SBJ Wednesday July 16, 2025
0830 OAA Station 39 (CARP) Mendez
City Public Works contacted Deputies regarding a found e-bike in the northwest corner of the City Hall parking lot. Investigation was conducted and it was determined the e-bike had been stolen overnight from a victim at the State Park. State Park Officers were investigating the theft and were able to return the e-bike to the victim. 1003 20002 VC 4416 Via Real (CARP) Van Duzer
A public works employee of the City of Carpinteria observed a vehicle travelling westbound Via Real towards Santa Monica Rd. The vehicle suddenly drove onto the curb in front of 4416 Via Real colliding with a city street sign and some bushes. The vehicle turned back onto the roadway and continued westbound Via Real out of sight. The driver (WFA) failed to stop and fled the scene after causing damage to city property. 1927 Missing/166(a)(4)/ 278.5 5000 block Carpinteria Av Pereyra Deputies responded for a violation of a child custody order. A BOL was broadcasted and sent to Ventura County and the child was entered into MUPS. The case was submitted to DA. 2047 VAN Carp Av/Bailard (CARP) Brady
Deputies responded for a traffic collision. Driver turned too wide coming out of the south end of Bailard onto Carpinteria avenue. Driver stated he had condensation on his windshield and became disorientated and turned too wide. Non-injury. Report taken due to damage to city guardrail.

Thursday July 17, 2025
1002 065 Via Real at Toro Cyn (CARP) Hernandez
Subject known to have an outstanding warrant was observed in the area. She was contacted, the warrant confirmed, and she was arrested.
1045 INCIDENT 1400 block Camellia CI (CARP) Van Duzer
RP reported possible child abuse due to text messages received. After numerous interviews, it was unfounded and did not meet the criteria of child abuse. Incident report taken for documentation only. 1835 602PC 1045 Casitas Pass Road (CARP) Pereyra
Deputies responded to Taco Bell for a report of trespassing. entered the restaurant with the intent of obtaining food despite not having the ability to pay for it. He asked various customers to purchase food for him. The RP asked him to leave multiple times, and he refused, a violation of California Penal Code 602- Trespassing. was arrested & transported to SBJ Friday July 18, 2025
1845 647(F) 5775 Carpinteria Ave Rivera
Subject was near a busy street and extremely intoxicated. He could not maintain his balance and had a 750ml bottle of alcohol that was half empty. He stated he was going to ride his bike to Ventura. The subject was arrested and transported to SBJ.
1909 273.6PC 1000 block Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) Pereyra
Deputies responded for a report of a restraining order violation. A report was sent to the DA for review.

Saturday July 19, 2025
1956 HS11364/VC23223(b) 4300 block Verano Dr (CARP) Goodwin , , and were contacted on Verano Drive for vehicle
violations. Deputies located an opened container of alcohol in the vehicle which revealed an additional bottle of alcohol and Methamphetamine pipe. All occupants were issued citations for the appropriate violations and released from the scene.
2130 PC 459 6300 block Langunitas Ct. (CARP) Cole
RP returned home after 6 days being gone and discovered the back sliding glass door was shattered and their house had been ransacked. Report taken
0121 PC 245(a)(1) &PC 594(b)(1) 5550 Carp Ave (CARP) Cole Deputies responded to a domestic altercation at Motel 6. Suspect became aggravated at the victim and caused over $2,000.00 in damage to the vehicle and attempted to hit the victim with a rock. The Suspect was gone prior to Deputies arrival. An Emergency Protective Order was granted for the Victim.

Coastal Patrol Bureau
Sunday July 20, 2025
2250 5150 4200 block Avenue Del Mar (Carp) Goodwin
Deputies responded for a suicidal subject.

Monday July 21, 2025
0651 4463 VC / 10851R 7259 Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) Skall A motorcycle, stolen out of Santa Barbara City, was located abandoned in front of 7259 Casitas Pass Rd. The vehicle had stolen reg tabs, and a helmet left behind not belonging to the victim. Owner was contacted and responded to recover the vehicle. Removed from SVS.
2019 Found bicycle Carp Creek Bike Path (CARP) Rodriguez Dep Rodriguez located a Rad Power Bike in the encampment that was abandoned. Since deputies have located several stolen bicycles in the encampment, and because the bike was abandoned, it was taken for safekeeping.
2252 211, 245, 459, 422 1005 Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) Squad D An unknown suspect walked inside the Yummy Yogurt restaurant through the rear service entrance and demanded cash from the two store owners that were closing the shop. The suspect was armed with a screwdriver and wearing a ski mask disguise of sorts. The male victim pushed the suspect out of the store but was unable to close the door shut. The suspect reentered the store and struck the male victim twice on the left side of the head with the tip of the screwdriver. Deputies canvased the area and found clothing and a makeshift ski mask inside a dumpster nearby. Deputy Carovano and his canine partner Obi tracked for about one mile from the scene of the robbery to Canalino Elementary School. The suspect was described as a WMA in his early thirties, skinny, of average height. Some surveillance video should be available from Montecito Bank and Trust, and possibly Yummy Yogurt. Case will be referred to CID.

Tuesday July 22, 2025
2122 OAA Carpinteria State Beach Sandu, Rodriguez, Cole, Goodwin Deputies responded to assist Carp State Beach with a vessel in distress. A sailboat, solely occupied by the captain veered too close to shore and likely struck a rock in front of Carp State Beach. The Captain and State Parks will work on getting the sailboat off the beach tomorrow.

Wednesday July 23, 2025
2243 2800.1 VC HWY 101/Linden Ave Coert
A traffic stop was conducted for lighting equipment, violation of 24252 VC and the vehicle failed to yield.

Eventually the vehicle yielded at Cramer Circle and Via Real. The driver was later identified as . was unlicensed and arrested for violation of 2800.1 VC, 12500(a) VC and 16028(a) VC. An open container of alcohol was found in his vehicle, violation of 23222 VC and EBT card that did not belong to him was found on his person, violation of 485 PC. was arrested for the above listed violations and transported to SBJ.

July 20, 2025 July 26, 2025
Thursday July 24, 2025
1847 647(f) PC Dahlia Court Corbett
was contacted in the courtyard of Dahlia Court causing a disturbance. was found to be publicly intoxicated and arrested. While at the jail he became combative and attempted to kick out the windows of the patrol car.
2212 647(f) 4897 Carpinteria Av (Carpinteria) Pereyra
While observing east and west traffic on the intersection of Carp Av and Holly, I saw crossing the intersection. was stumbling across the crosswalk. He was having trouble maintaining his balance. As he crossed, he stopped in the middle of the intersection for about 7-10 seconds before continuing to walk forward and making it across the sidewalk. When contacted, his speech was slurred, his eyes were glossy, he was unable to maintain his balance, and I could smell a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. I arrested and transported him to the Santa Barbara County Main Jail where he was booked for being in violation of 647(f) PC- Public Intoxication.

Coastal Patrol Bureau
July 27, 2025 August 3 , 2025
Sunday July 27, 2025
1730 PC 245/242 1018 Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) Goodwin
Deputies responded to the 5500 block of Carpinteria Avenue and contacted the RP/Victim who advised that he was kicked and had a horseshoe style bicycle locked swung at him. He fled from the known attacker and was chased onto the Carp Creek bike path and fled into the creek. He later called for emergency services. 1804 VC 23103 5500 Block Carp Ave (CARP) Goodwin
Deputies had just concluded their investigation and was about to drive from the scene when the suspect, , was driving toward Deputies in an unsafe and reckless manner. was cited for VC 23103 and released from the scene.
0259 Incident 1001 Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) Goodwin
on scene and found that it was a propane fire with a flame approximately 3 feet in height. Deputies confirmed that no one else was in the building and waited for Carpinteria Fire due to the danger propane poses. The fire was put out by Carpinteria Fire Department.

Monday July 28, 2025
2001 TRAFF Linden Ave/Third St (CARP) Goodwin
Deputy Goodwin conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle for violations of VC 26708(a)(1). While license. was issued a citation for violations of California Vehicle Code 12500(a) and 26708(a)(1). 2101 009A 6145 Carpinteria Ave (CARP) 25-7742 Cole
Deputies responded to the south end of Bailard for a report of a missing at risk person. He was not located at the time of this entry and was entered into MUPS, BOL broadcasted, and a report was authored.

Tuesday July 29, 2025
1843 PC 242 Holly Ave (Carp)_ Squad D
Deputies responded for a family 415
2315 Update: 211 Yummy Yogurt (Carp)_ Cole, Brownlee
Deputy Cole found the suspect, , in the Casitas Plaza Shopping Center and placed him under arrest.
0001 065/NARC/ETC 4410 Via Real (CARP) 25-7787 Rodriguez A vehicle was pulled over for window tint on the front side windows. The driver, , was unlicensed as was his passenger, . had a felony warrant for his arrest and was in possession of a fake US permanent resident card and a fake US social security card, in violation of 470b PC. Deputies found meth in the center console and a meth pipe into SBJ and the vehicle was towed.

Wednesday July 30, 2025
1152 065 Jelly Bowl Sgt. Delgadillo
was contacted at a campsite in the Jelly Bowl are and discovered to have a $5000 misdemeanor warrant. She was arrested and booked at SBJ without incident.

Thursday July 31, 2025
1841 647(f) Viola Fields (Carp) Pereyra
Deputies responded to a call for service of a male stumbling/falling over and sitting in his vehicle. When contacted, speech was slurred, his eyes were glossy, he was having trouble walking/maintaining his balance and Deputies could smell a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. The subject had access to his keys, his car, and had a history of driving while under the influence. Based on his behavior he was unable to care for his safety or the safety of others, a violation of 647(f)PC- Public Intoxication. He was arrested, transported, and booked at SBJ.
1756 664/487 PC Calle Ocho at Calle Arena (Carp) Rodriguez Two unknown suspects attempted to steal two bicycles that were locked to a fence post by cutting the cable lock. The bicycles were valued at about $500 each and the bike lock was valued at about $20. Therefore, the suspects were in violation of 664/487 PC, attempted grand theft, and, 594(b)(2)(a) PC, misdemeanor vandalism. The victim scared off the suspects in the act and he was able to get two pictures of the suspects, which are uploaded to the report. The suspects were one male and one female.

Friday August 1, 2025
0830 594 PC 1200 block Cravens Lane (Carp) Van Duzer
On 07/30, the victim parked and secured his vehicle on the street near the 1200blk of Cravens Lane. On 08/01
the entire passenger side of the car. Case suspended pending further leads. 1234 459 PC 1200 block Franciscan Ct (Carp) Van Duzer
On 07/31/2025, at approximately 2300 hours, the victim placed his electric bicycle in his garage. The victim left the garage open with the bike plugged into the charger and went to bed. The following morning, the victim discovered his bicycle had been sto
seat, basket on the front and USA sticker on the frame underneath the seat. Case pending further leads. 1747 368(c) PC 4100 block Via Real (Carp) Brady/Mendez
Neighbors called for a family disturbance. Deputies responded and challenged them to fight him. was arrested at Taser point and taken to SBJ. 2053 459 PC 5100 Carpinteria Av (Carp) Brady
An unknown suspect entered the Lucky Llama and searched for items to steal. The suspect fled once the alarm sounded. BOL to follow.
2058 23152(a)/23152(b)/TC 4835 Carpinteria Av Mendez/Pereyra Deputies responded to a call of a driver that crashed into a fire hydrant and was driving away. The subject drove through a fire hydrant, damaged a tree, and took down a lamp post before coming to a stop. When Deputies contacted her eyes were watery/glossy. She admitted drinking 30 minutes before getting on the road and displayed significant mental and physical impairment throughout the sobriety tests.

The subject admitted operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, a violation of 23152(a) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. The subject provided a breath sample of 0.205 a violation of 23152(b)- Driving over .08% BAC. She was arrested, transported and booked at SBJ. 2302 23152 PC 1389 Santa Monica Av Brady/Ellis was called in as a drunk driver that had just threatened people and brandished a knife. As the call for service came out Deputies observed drive by recklessly spinning the tires at a nearby intersection. While catching up to her, she was observed failing to stop for a stop sign. Once stopped she was administered SFSTs and was subsequently arrested for . Further investigation revealed no violations of 422 PC or 417 PC.

Saturday August 2, 2025
0833 211 PC Via Real Muneton
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital called regarding a victim who reported she had been robbed the night prior at approximately 2245 hours. The Victim stated she was exiting her vehicle on Via Real and attempted to retrieve something from the trunk. She heard footsteps, felt a hard hit on the back of her head then appeared to lose consciousness. Upon waking, she stated she was on the ground and realized her purse had been stolen. The purse contained misc. credit cards, ID cards, makeup and cash. She stated she went inside to tell her friend what occurred but did not desire to contact law enforcement or seek medical attention until this morning. SBCH took a CT scan and determined there were no serious injuries. 2245 5.04.050 CMC 4060 Via Real (Carp) Sandu
They had tables for cooking, an al pastor spit, an E-Z Up canopy with lighting, a generator, about six chairs for customers, trashcans, etc. The cargo van they used to transport their kitchen, and equipment was parked in the bike lane with the right tires on the sidewalk, and withing 15 of the fire hydrant. said he and his associates came from Los Angeles and did not have a business license from the City of Carpinteria. was cited for operating without a business license per 5.04.050 CMC.

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Memorandum
Date: September 4, 2025
To: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
From: Chief Rich Brittingham
Subject: City of Carpinteria August 2025 Monthly Report cc: Ryan Kintz, Assistant to the City Manager
City of Carpinteria
4800 Blk Carpinteria Av 23152(a)/23152(b)/TC (DUI)
The suspect drove her vehicle through a fire hydrant, damaged a tree, and took down a lamp post before coming to a stop. When contacted, her eyes were watery/glossy. She admitted drinking seltzers 30 minutes before getting on the road and displayed significant mental and physical impairment throughout the sobriety tests. She admitted operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, a violation of 23152(a) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. The subject provided a breath sample of 0.205 a violation of 23152(b)- Driving over .08% BAC. The suspect was arrested and transported and booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail.
1090 Vallecito Rd (CARP) 532 PC (Fraud)
The victim reported he fell for an online scam and sent over $350,000 to an unknown person through Coinbase (Cryptocurrency exchange).

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Linden/Malibu (CARP) 23152(g)/11377HS/11364HS (DUI/Drug Possession) During a traffic stop the suspect did not possess a driver's license, a violation of 12500(a)VC. He admitted drinking four beers and snorting a nail full of methamphetamine three to four hours before the contact. He displayed both mental and physical impairment throughout the sobriety tests and was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and methamphetamine, a violation of 23152(g) VC - DUI Drugs/Alcohol. During a pat down/consensual search of his person he was in possession of methamphetamine, a violation of 11377(a)HS- Possession of Methamphetamine. In addition, he admitted having a methamphetamine pipe in the rear pocket of the passenger side seat, a violation of 11364 HS- Possession of Paraphernalia. He was subsequently arrested, transported, and booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail. 5400 Carp Ave (CARP) 470 PC (Forgery)
The victim placed a check in the post office box at the sidewalk of the Carpinteria Post Office. He later learned the payee information on the check had been altered and the check had been cashed. No suspect info at this time.

Sandyland/Holly 29800 PC (Felon Possession of Firearm)
A traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for not displaying license plates. The driver (Oklahoma resident) admitted possession of a gun in the vehicle. After he was removed from the vehicle, the female passenger was told to exit and a coin purse dropped from the waistband of her shorts. The coin purse contained meth and a meth pipe. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded Springfield XD40 handgun in a backpack on the rear floorboard. The driver had one felony conviction for possession of a controlled substance. Both were booked into SBCJ.

SANTA BARBARA OFFICE

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Community Outreach

Deputy Pereyra conducted her Scam presentation to approx. 50 members at the Lions Club. This was a great turnout with great participation.

August. Attendance seemed higher than last year.

Criminal Investigations Bureau
City of Carpinteria Investigations
Case Overview (August 2025 Stats)
Number of new cases forwarded to investigations: 33
Number of cases suspended: 5
Number of cases assigned: 1
Number of cases closed by arrest: 1
Number of cases closed by other: 30
Number submitted for complaint: 4
Number of current active cases: 13

SANTA BARBARA OFFICE

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Please remember to call 911 (non-emergency number if it is not critical) immediately for a law enforcement response when crimes are committed, especially when the suspect displays violent behavior.

Non-Emergency Dispatch Number: 805-683-2724
You can receive a DUI if you are driving under the influence of either alcohol and/or drugs. You can also receive a DUI if you are driving on prescription medication that can/will impair your driving ability. Carpinteria had the month of August. There were several hit-and-runs, which are likely DUI or uninsured drivers. Be aware on the roadway and drive defensively. Expect the other drivers to make mistakes.

Post Office Mailbox Theft(s):

We have one report of forgery from a check that was presumably stolen from the mailbox in front of the Post Office. This has been a chronic issue in Montecito recently. Please report any similar incidents by calling the non-emergency dispatch number. If you have recently sent checks/etc., please follow-up and make sure it has not been compromised.

SANTA BARBARA OFFICE

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ScamsScams are continuing to effect Carpinteria and other communities. Please be proactive in spreading the word and call the non-emergency dispatch number to speak with a deputy if you are at all suspicious.

Respectfully,
Chief Rich Brittingham
Rich Brittingham, Lieutenant
South County Operations Division-Coastal
City of Carpinteria-Chief of Police Services
805-568-3388 Office
805-566-2166 Fax
Coastal Patrol Bureau
Sunday August 3, 2025
1300 532 PC 1000 block Vallecito Rd (CARP) James
Victim reported he fell for an online scam and sent over $350,000 to an unknown person through Coinbase. 2007 No Prosecution 1400 block Azalea Dr (CARP) Goodwin Deputies responded for a 415 between two family members. Both men got into a physical altercation, and they fell. One of the males were transported to the hospital due to a head injury that occurred during the fall.

Neither party was desirous of prosecution.

Monday August 4, 2025
0838 20002 4401 Carp Ave (Carp) Skall
20002 icle is a Black Honda Civic.
1537 VAI Arbol Verde/Concha Loma (Carp) Skall
Two juveniles riding an e-bike failed to stop at the stop sign EB Concha Loma at Arbol Verde and struck the left rear quarter panel of a truck which was driving NB on Arbol Verde. The driver of the e-bike briefly lost consciousness, but otherwise they had minor injuries. Both were transferred to the hospital due to being juveniles
1805 VC 20001, PC 148, 065 5750 Via Real (CARP) Schoenneman Deputies responded for a reported hit and run. Upon arrival, the was taken, and he was evaluated by AMR Medic 1 for back pain. The Suspect abandoned his vehicle at the scene so it was towed.

Follow-up to be conducted by patrol
0219 065 5141 Carp Ave (CARP) Goodwin
The suspect was contacted inside Seaside Park by the bookstore on Carpinteria Avenue and a routine records check was conducted which revealed that the suspect had an active $60,000 warrant from Lancaster.

Lancaster confirmed that they would pick up the subject and she was arrested and booked into SBJ without further incident.

Wednesday August 6, 2025
2151 488/ 647(f) /148(a)(1) 1036 Casitas Pass (Carp) Pereyra The arrestee went to CVS, opened a package of Haagen-Dazs ice cream cones and walked out without paying, she later admitted stealing them, a violation of 488PC- Petty Theft. When contacted the arrestee was blocking the road, was having trouble maintaining her balance and smelled of alcohol, a violation of 647(f)PCPublic Intoxication. The arrestee refused to provide her name and date of birth while detained and once arrested, a violation of 148(a)(1) PC- Resisting/Delaying Arrest. She was transported to SBJ where she was identified by Custody Deputies and booked on the afore-mentioned violations.

August 3, 2025 Aug 9, 2025
Thursday August 7, 2025
0630 081 1500 block Kathy St (CARP) Squad C & CIT-1
Deputies responded to assist Behavioral Wellness with a subject who was in a manic state. 0747 647(j) PC 3504 Via Real (CARP) Stovall
Deputies responded to the business for a 415 between coworkers. and when she looked out the window saw her coworker walking/running away from her area. There have been other instances, per managers, of the subject harassing other coworkers. The subject was cited and was potentially being terminated from his employment.
1806 11550HS HWY 101/Santa Monica NB Off (CARP) B Squad While on Hwy 101 north bound, a Deputy observed a vehicle speeding and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle was occupied by three. One of the occupants was on probation. Deputies located drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. All parties were cited for either being under the influence of a controlled substance or for being in possession of drug paraphernalia and released without further incident. The vehicle was towed for community safety purposes.
2225 20002(a)VC Sandy Land Reef INN(CARP) B Squad
Deputies responded to the Sandy Land Reff Inn for a report of a hit and run that was captured on video surveillance. After contacting the RP and reviewing extensive footage to identify the driver, vehicle, and license plate, Deputies identified a potential suspect. The S
with damage consistent to that of the hit and run incident captured on video. Deputies located and contacted the suspect who identified himself by name, DOB, and provided us a description of his vehicle. The suspect admitted attempting to park at the Sandy Land Reef Inn, backing out when he did not find parking and admitted parking his vehicle at Motel 6. The Suspect stated he did not have recollection of the accident and was intoxicated during our contact. He was cited for unsafe backing, hit and run, and failure to provide proof of insurance. The RP was provided with the details necessary to report the hit and run to her insurance company.

Friday August 8, 2025
1350 Narc Violation 4290 Via Real Hernandez
Traffic stop was initiated and during the contact, the driver admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe.

The vehicle was search and he was cited for violation of 11364(a) H&S. 1437 065 Via Real/ Cameo Rd Blanco
was arrested for his outstanding warrant during a traffic stop. 2248 23152(g)/11377HS/11364HS Linden/Malibu(CARP) Pereyra During a traffic stop the arrestee did not possess a driver's license, a violation of 12500(a)VC. He admitted drinking four beers and snorting methamphetamine three to four hours before being contacted by Deputies.

He displayed both mental and physical impairment throughout the sobriety tests and operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and methamphetamine, a violation of 23152(g) VC - DUI Drugs/Alcohol. During a pat down/consensual search of his person he was in possession of methamphetamine, a violation of 11377(a)HS- Possession of Methamphetamine. In addition, he admitted having a methamphetamine pipe in the rear pocket of the passenger side seat, a violation of 11364 HS- Possession of Paraphernalia. He was arrested, transported, and booked at the SBJ for the afore mentioned violations.

Saturday August 9, 2025
0645 095 1200 block Casitas Pass Rd Hernandez/Blanco/Muneton An altercation occurred between two males regarding one of them refusing to vacate the property. During the dispute, one of them took cellphone away while he was speaking with a 911 call taker and placed it near his property. The Subject fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival and was later found to have multiple outstanding warrants. The other male was admonished for trespassing, collected his belongings, and left. Offense report authored.
1350 Traff 6300-blk Carp Ave Hernandez
Records check showed registered owner of motorcycle had a suspended CDL. Traffic stop was initiated, and the rider was confirmed to be the RO. Subject was cited for violation of 14601.2(a) VC. 1717 VAN Motel 6(North) CARP Sanabria
A male driver drove into the western wall of Motel 6 as he was attempting to park his rental vehicle. It was determined that he was not under the influence at the time of the collision and it was uncertain if he mistakenly pressed the gas pedal rather than the break pedal when he was attempting to park. The man was uninjured and no guests were inside the room in which he collided with. A county building inspector arrived on scene and determined the structure was not compromised by the damaged wall and the wall only needed to be reboarded.

Coastal Patrol Bureau
Sunday Aug 10
2055 488 900 block Maple Ave (CARP) Schoenneman
A turquoise Schwinn bicycle was taken from the front of a residence on Maple 0353 NARC Linden Ave/Carp Beach Sandu
, who was on probation with search terms, was contacted as he was trying to hide behind the life guard tower at the south end of Linden Avenue. was found to be in possession of a meth pipe, meth, and an open container of liquor. was cited and released.

Monday Aug 11
0544 VAI Via Real / Rincon (Carp) Skall, Trujillo
Single vehicle TC into the guardrail at the curve approaching Rincon Rd. The driver and solo occupant was transported to the hospital due to neck and back pain.
0711 10852CVC, 23110CVC, 148(a)(1) P.C.700 block Linden (Carp) Sgt Flick While Sgt Flick was parked on Linden Ave., walked up to the patrol vehicle and threw a large back pack striking the windshield and passenger side. The subject then fled on foot and was apprehended a few blocks away. was arrested and transported to SBJ.
0749 166c1 P.C. 5900 block Birch (Carp) Trujillo/ Sgt Flick was in violation of a criminal protective order when he was found to be sleeping in the park with the protected person, after a call for service of trespassers was arrested and transported to SBJ.
1939 019 4700 block Ninth St (CARP) Schoenneman
RP called to report a stolen vehicle. RP stated it was left in front of the residence while unloading groceries when someone took it. The doors were unlocked with the keys still in it at approximately 1930 hours. RP was unable to provide a license plate number or any additional information about the vehicle as she stated she had just purchased it for cash earlier the same day. Upon reviewing security footage, no vehicle was observed parked in front of the residence or in the community during the time she said it was taken. Deputies were unable to confirm a vehicle was stolen.

Tuesday Aug 12
1444 537 Motel 6 South (Carp) Skall
Motel 6 reported a counterfeit $100 bill was used to pay for a room on 8/10. Deputies obtained suspect information.
0211 647f 600 block Ash Ave (Carp) Sandu
A female called and reported she arrived home and was scared to get out of her vehicle because a male subject was in the apartment complex parking lot, appeared UI, and was staring at her. Deputies located walking aimlessly in the parking lot. believed he was in Santa Barbara and was going to walk to his home in Carpinteria. was intoxicated and was arrested and booked at SBJ August 10, 2025 August 16, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13
1203 Incident Rpt 4600 Carp Ave (CARP) Van Duzer
RP stated he parked his vehicle in the 4600 block of Carp Ave, and when he returned a short time later it was gone. After entering the information into SVS, the vehicle was located on Holly and Carp Ave. Surveillance cameras from Reyes Market were reviewed and it showed the RP parking the vehicle and walking away from it. When the RP was contacted to retrieve the vehicle, he said he had forgotten where he had parked and thought the vehicle had been stolen.
1329 594 PC 4800 block 9th Street (CARP) Van Duzer
RP reported an unknown suspect vandalized his vehicle overnight. Report taken for documentation. 1506 VAN 4900 block Sawyer Av. (CARP) Wreede
Deputies responded for a traffic collision. The Driver, who is not from the area, was visiting a friend on Sawyer Av. While leaving she mapped the directions due to not knowing how to get to the freeway. While driving about 5 mph, she looked down at her phone to confirm she was going the correct route when she drifted into V2 (Toyota truck) which was parked on the side of the road. The front tire on V1 (Audi SUV) went up the rear tire on V2 and elevated V1 until it eventually rolled onto its side. No injuries to D1 and no signs of impairment.

Thursday Aug 14
0708 487PC 4700 block Sandyland Road (Carp) Van Duzer
On 08/13/2025 at approximately 2030 hours, the victim locked her green electric bicycle in the front patio common area of her apartment complex. The following morning at approximately 0645 hours, the victim returned to her bicycle and discovered it had been stolen. 1829 20002VC 1024 Casitas Pass Road Pereyra
RP called to report a WFA about 60 years old side swiped his truck near Goodwill. The female stepped out of her vehicle and acknowledged she side swiped his vehicle. Although she initially denied hitting his vehicle, she later agreed to cover the damage. However, when the RP requested to file it with the insurance company she refused, returned to her vehicle, and sped off. The RP was able to obtain vehicle description & license plate information.
0321 HS11351/11352 3900 block Via Real Sanabria
A vehicle was observed making an improper right-hand turn and speeding. A traffic enforcement stop was conducted, and the vehicle drove quickly into a dirt driveway of 3902 Via Real. and were contacted and found to be in violation of H&S 11364(a) and H&S 11377(a). During the investigation, narcotic detectives located approximately 3oz of suspected fentanyl and 260 pills of suspected Xanax approximately 15 yards away from where the vehicle yielded. Both and were arrested and booked at the main jail for numerous H&S violations.

Friday Aug 15
1121 470 PC 5425 Carp Ave (CARP) Van Duzer
Victim placed a check in the post office box at the sidewalk of the Carp Post Office. He later learned the payee information on the check had been altered.
1225 Warrant 5464 Carp Ave (CARP) Hernandez
Known subject was observed in a vehicle parked near the entrance of the Carp Creek Bike Path. When contacted, a green Rad e-bike was on the sidewalk next to the vehicle. said an unknown subject had told him to look after the
description of one stolen days earlier from an apartment on Sandyland Road. A records check showed had an outstanding felony warrant so he was arrested and booked into SBCJ. The bike was taken for Deputies learned the bicycle was in
1400 DUI/602 PC 4200 Via Real (CARP) Blanco
Deputies responded to Motel 6 due to an intoxicated guest who was refusing to leave the room. Deputies contacted who was found to be HBD but not in violation of 647(f) PC. Kelly was allowed to make arrangements to leave the property and was advised due to her level of intoxication and having a suspended CDL, she could not drive from the location. A short time later, Deputy Blanco observed driving through the parking lot of Motel 6 and initiated a contact based on the prior observations. was uncooperative and was attempting to leave on foot so Deputy Blanco detained her in handcuffs. volunteered to provide a breath sample, which showed her to have a 0.19% BAC. was booked into SBCJ. 1755 10851 VC 4200 block Carp Ave (CARP) Mendez
wallet inside of the vehicle. Deputies are waiting for footage from the surveillance cameras on the building. 1719 211PC/417PC/245PC 5141 Carpinteria Ave Pereyra
Deputies received a call of a fight. approached while he slept on a bench. punched multiple times on the head and face while was lying on the wooden bench. held onto his cane and used it in attempts to create space/block from hitting him further. - Robbery and 417(a)(1)- Brandishing a Deadly Weapon. tossed the cane out of reach and proceeded to willfully punch in the head and face, causing him substantial physical injury, a violation of 245(a)(1) PC- Assault with a deadly weapon. was arrested, transported, and booked at the Santa Barbara County Main jail for being in violation of the afore mentioned violations.

Saturday Aug 16
1716 065 Salt Marsh (CARP) Goodwin
Deputies responded to the Salt Marsh to investigate the report of a child screaming profanities. was found with his child, who was having a behavioral episode. was found to have an active warrant from Santa Barbara County. The suspect was arrested and booked into SBJ without further incident.

The child was released to his mother who responded to the scene. 2128 459PC 5400 block Granada Way (CARP) Goodwin
Victim returned to her residence and found forced entry through the glass door in the master bedroom. The unknown suspect(s) took several highly valuable items and personal documents. Forensics responded and processed the scene.

Coastal Patrol Bureau
August 17, 2025 August 23, 2025
Sunday Aug 17
1021 459.5/69/065 850 Linden Ave (CARP) Dep James and squad shoplifted alcohol from Smart and Final and had an active warrant for his arrest. resisted arrest and failed to comply with lawful orders. was arrested for 459.5 PC-shoplifting and 69 PC- resisting arrest in addition to his warrants and was booked into jail. 1216 415f 4600 El Carro (Carp) Skall, James
Suspect got upset due to a (legally) parked truck in front of his residence, and started a confrontation with the owner. The confrontation got physical when the suspect went over to the owners residence and reportedly tried to force his way inside to speak with the mans son-in-law. Both declined medics, and ultimately both declined prosecution. Both were given trespass admonishments. Incident report.

Monday Aug 18
0632 459A 5900 block Hickory St (CARP) James
Victim reported two windows in their truck were broken and approximately $7,000 tools were stolen. 0815 459A 5900 block Birch St (CARP) James
Victim reported the back window of her vehicle was shattered and her black Nike duffle bag with clothing was stolen. Also inside the duffle bag was a brace for her dislocated arm. Victim estimated loss of $600 or more.. 0947 594 4600 block Seventh St (CARP) James
Victim reported graffiti on the outside of his fence near the walking path to the Salt Marsh. Victim became aware of the graffiti after he received a violation notice in the mail from Carp City Code Enforcement and wanted to make a report.
1345 019 Heath Ranch Park (Carp) Skall
A resident on La Tierra Ln turned in a 9mm live round, which he found earlier in the dirt path over at the park. The park was searched for additional 019 items, but none found. 1411 602 451 Linden (CARP) Skall
Assisted Amtrak police with trespasser on the train. of San Diego refused to disembark and was arrested.

Wednesday Aug 20
2200 647(f)PC 200 Block Ash Av(CARP) Pereyra
Deputies responded to a report of a male trying to chase a female. Upon arrival deputies contacted inside his vehicle. was under the influence of alcohol. His speech was slurred and thick, his eyes were red and watery, he was unable to maintain his balance, and I could smell a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and person. Based on his behavior and symptomology he was unable to care for his safety or the safety of others, a violation of 647(f)PC- Public Intoxication. was arrested & booked in SBJ
Thursday Aug 21
0737 PC 211, PC 242 5320 Carpinteria Ave. (Carp) Rodriguez Deputies responded to the report of a battery near the bus stop. Deputies contacted and the victim. The investigation revealed the two had been on the MTD bus and were kicked off for arguing.

Once off the bus followed the victim and challenged him to fight. then punched him in the face and took his skateboard. was arrested and booked into jail without incident. 0823 594PC 580 Linden Ave (CARP) Van Duzer
Deputies responded to Smart and Final for a report of vandalism. Upon arrival, deputies spoke to the RP who stated an unknown suspect vandalized wiring on the outside of the business on the North wall. The wiring locks the wheels to shopping carts which stops them from leaving the property. 1443 PC 488 5446 Eight St (Carp) Rodriguez
The rear license plate was stolen from a vehicle .
2214 20002VC Carp Av/Santa Ynez Pereyra
Victim and his minor grandson were stopped at the red light when an unknown vehicle rear ended them, causing them both whiplash. The unknown vehicle reversed and sped off traveling north over the Santa Ynez bridge. The driver(Victim) was transported to the hospital by EMS, as he was experiencing dizziness and pain to the back of his head.
2339 23152(a)/ 23152(b) Arbol Verde/Carp Av(CARP) Pereyra Friday Aug 22
1553 20002 VC 5400 Carp Ave (Carp) Van Duzer
RP returned to her vehicle and discovered TC damage.
0036 23152(a)/23152(b) VC/VAN 4670 Seventh (Carp) Pereyra/Mendez Deputies were dispatched to a report of an "Apple iPhone Crash Notification." Upon arrival it was discovered that the driver, , had crashed his vehicle into two parked cars. displayed objective symptomology of being under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently subject to Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He was unable to perform them as instructed and demonstrated. was an unlicensed driver and was ultimately arrested for 23152 VC and 12500 VC. He was arrested & transported to SBJ.

Saturday Aug 23
0930 072 Carp Creek Van Duzer
On 08/21/2025, bike theft victim called to see if anyone found/recovered electric bikes. The victim reported his e-bike stolen to State Parks LE. The victim provided a picture and serial number of his stolen bike. On bushes. The e-bike was returned to State Parks who completed a supplemental report documenting the incident under their report. The victim was contacted and advised to call State Parks to pick up his bike. 1211 065 1200 block Casitas Pass (Carp) Hernandez
was known to have warrants (felony and misdemeanor) for his arrest. He was observed in front of the location and when contacted, he was less than cooperative and was attempting to pull away. Once another unit arrived, he was taken into custody and booked without further incident at SBJ. 1811 065 5750 Via Real (Carp) Pereyra
Deputies responded for a call of a vehicle that crashed into a home. was driving his vehicle.

A neighbor was blocking his driveway. He got out off his vehicle and was arguing with his neighbor. His vehicle was running and rolled back into unit 304, causing visible damage. A records check of indicated he had an active $50,000 felony warrant issued by Orange County Sheriffs- Coroner. He was arrested, booked, and transported to the Santa Barabara County Jail.
2158 646.9/273.6 4000 block Via Real (Carp) Pereyra
Deputies responded for a violation of a criminal restraining order. After speaking to the victim it was evident violated the restraining order terms by being within less than 100 feet of the victim's person and home, by knocking on her door, speaking to her directly, threatening her, using foul language, and leaving her love notes. was arrested, booked, and transported to SBJ Coastal Patrol Bureau
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Sunday Aug 24
0756 4462.5 VC 9th Street Lot (CARP) Hernandez
was observed sitting in her vehicle which was displaying a false registration tab. She was cited and warned about having a vehicle on a public roadway after it was expired over 6 months. 1310 094 (Weapon Violation) Sandyland/Holly Hernandez
Traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for not displaying license plates. The driver (Oklahoma resident) admitted to possession of a gun in the vehicle. After he was removed from the vehicle, the female passenger was told to exit and a coin purse dropped from the waistband of her shorts. The coin purse contained meth and a meth pipe. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded Springfield XD40 handgun in a backpack on the rear floorboard. Dispatch assisted with a criminal history check from Oklahoma, which showed the driver had one felony conviction for possession of a controlled substance. Both were arrested & booked into SBCJ.
1437 019 3375 Via Real Wreede
Several employees from Santa Barbara Polo Fields received multiple disturbing texts from a fellow co worker. The Subject made rambling and odd statements. Subject failed to show up at work VCSO was contacted and asked to conduct a welfare check in Ventura. An incident report was authored and forwarded to VCSO.
2052 273.6 5200 block Cambridge Ln (CARP) Schoenneman
PP called to report a restraining order violation. Deputies were unable to contact the Suspect. Report to be for charges.
2300 065 Carp Ave / Bailard Ave (CARP) Goodwin
A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle, and it was confirmed that the driver/sole occupant, , had an active Santa Barbara County Warrant. was arrested and booked into SBJ for the warrant.

Monday Aug 25
1715 DUI 1300 block Dahlia Ct (CARP) Goodwin
Deputies responded to the area due to a report of a male drinking beer inside the vehicle and a possible domestic disturbance inside the vehicle. The vehicle was located at Chevron gas station and the driver, , was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He refused SFSTs and was arrested for violation of VC 23152(a). provided two breath samples which both were 0.15%BAC, in violation of VC 23152(b). was transported and booked into SBJ for the violations. 1730 487 PC 794 Linden Ave (CARP) Rodriguez
At about 1200 hours, RP noticed she left her purse at Dart Coffee shop in the morning. RP went back to the business and the bag was no longer there and no one had turned it into the business. The bag, laptop, checks, and work keys were stolen, in violation of 487 PC since the value is over $950. 1924 VAI Palmetto Wy/Via Real (CARP) Schoenneman
Deputies responded for a traffic accident involving a vehicle & bicycle. The Bicyclist was transported to the hospital due to a head injury.

Tuesday Aug 26
0905 459.5 Smart & Final(CARP) Skall
Unknown Hispanic male suspect stole a bottle of tequila from Smart & Final. Employees followed the male and confronted him, causing him to put the bottle down in the alley then continue to walk away. The Suspect was gone when Deputies arrived. A BOL has been sent out to Station Deputies 2002 NARC Carp Av/Carp Creek Bike Path (CARP) Schoenneman Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle that had driven onto the Carpinteria Creek Bike Path. The driver, , and his girlfriend, , were both arrested for 11364(a) H&S, possessing drug paraphernalia, and 11350(a) H&S, being under the influence of a controlled substance, after a DAR seven-step exam. had been using his vehicle to transport sheets of plywood and lumber to the creek bed to construct shelters.

Wednesday Aug 27
1236 20001 VC Seventh St/Holly Ave (CARP) Van Duzer
Deputies responded to a hit and run collision at the intersection of Seventh Street and Holly Avenue. A black Chrysler 300 travelling eastbound Seventh Street rear ended a white Ford F-150 which was stopped facing eastbound at the stop sign. The driver and occupants of the Chrysler exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

The area was canvassed with negative results. The registered owner of the Chrysler was contacted and she responded to the scene with her boyfriend. The RO stated ission to borrow her vehicle the day prior. The vehicle was towed by the RO. A hit and run traffic collision report will be completed along with additional canvassing for video surveillance for the driver of the Chrysler.

Thursday Aug 28
0810 Narc Violations Santa Claus Beach (CARP) Hernandez Traffic stop was initiated for expired registration. The occupants stated they stopped while on their way home to Simi Valley after spending some time at the Casino. Driver consented to a search which resulted in numerous meth pipes and a couple of baggies of meth in small quantities being located throughout the vehicle. Each were cited for possession and paraphernalia. 1321 10851VC 4416 Via Real (CARP) Van Duzer
Deputies responded to the above location (laundry business) for a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim left her unattended bag on a counter which contained her car keys. The suspect entered the business and took was parked in the parking lot. BOL sent to 55, 35 and CHP units. Upon review of a photograph of the suspect taken from a witness, the suspect was identified as the same suspect from numerous cases involving theft related crimes all in the City of Carpinteria within the last few days. Additional canvassing for video surveillance will be conducted in attempt to identify the suspect. 0500 647(f)PC 4300 block Verano Dr (CARP) J.Maritnez
was located on the sidewalk after a report of a fight. was arrested for being in violation of 647(f)PC. No others were located. 2001 273.5PC 400 Palm Ave (Carp) Pereyra
Deputies responded to Carpinteria State Beach Campground to assist Park Rangers with a domestic dispute. and the victim engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical. caused visible injuries, a violation of 273.5PC- Corporal Injury. was arrested and booked at SBJ. 2111 647(f)PC Linden Av/Fifth St (CARP) J.Maritnez was arrested for being in violation of 647(f)PC after yelling to multiple people in the area.
0145 23152 VC 101 Santa Monica (CARP) Brady
Vehicle was stopped for tinted windows and speeding in construction zone. Driver was found to be U/I drugs then booked into SBCJ after consenting to blood draw.

Friday Aug 29
1325 459.5 PC 850 Linden Ave (CARP) James
Manager at Smart and Final called to report a shoplifting that just occurred. An employee followed the WMJ who was fleeing on a skateboard to the area of Carp Ave and Lavendar Court and lost visual. Deputies checked the area but were UTL. The unknown
Gatorades.
2340 273.6PC Via Real Pereyra
Deputies responded to a call of a domestic disturbance at the Casa de Las Flores apartment complex. While in route, dispatch informed deputies there was a served no-contact restraining order. violated the restraining order by going to the protected address where three protected parties were present along with a protected vehicle and engaged in a verbal argument, a violation of 273.6(a)PC- Restraining Order Violation. was arrested & booked at SBJ
Saturday Aug 30
1924 PC 370 801 Linden Avenue(CARP) Schoenneman
Deputies received a call from the manager of The Nugget, who had reported someone defecating across the street. The RP desired to sign a citizens' arrest form. Subsequently, the suspect, , was arrested and transported to SBJ for PC 370- Public nuisance 2315 PC 647(f) 5500 Carpinteria Avenue (CARP) Cole
Deputy Cole was traveling eastbound on Carpinteria Avenue when he saw a male lying on the sidewalk with his arms spread to his side and one of his hands hanging off the curb into the bike lane. The male was identified as and he had a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his person. Due to not able to care for himself, he was arrested and booked at SBJ for PC647(f).

MEMORANDUM
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Subject:

CITY EMPLOYEE UPDATES
Recruitments
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UPDATES ON DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Chevron Carpinteria Oil & Gas Facilities Decommissioning and Remediation Project
onshore portions of the Chevron Decommissioning and Remediation Project (reported in the
decommissioning project on Friday, September 12th. The offshore portion of the project covers the removal of the submerged pipelines from the mean high tide line where the 3 miles offshore. The Coastal Commission staff is recommending approval of the project with the incorporation of several special conditions intended to minimize impacts to sensitive resources and habitats, and public coastal access. The agenda and staff report for the item can be found on the Coastal Commission website at:
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/#/2025/9
Agenda Section: City Manager Report
Agenda Item No.: N/A
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025

OTHER CITY/COMMUNITY UPDATES
County of Santa Barbara Cannabis Odor Regulations
At the upcoming Coastal Commission hearing on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Coastal Program (LCP) to update the cannabis odor regulations as they apply in the Coastal Zone portion of the unincoprporated County (e.g., the unincoporated Carpinteria Valley). The changes, which were adopted by the County Board of Supervisors in March 2025, require all cannabis cultivation and processiong operations to update their respective odor abatement plans to incorporate carbon filtration systems, and to have those systems installed and operational by March 2026. The LCP amendment would also adopt a new objective odor threshold, measured at the property line, and create an improved process for monitoring compliance and responding to odor complaints. The Coastal Commission staff is recommended approval of the LCP amendment with several minor modifications. City staff has spent the past several years advocating for stronger odor protections, including helping inform the final regulations adopted by the County.

Accordingly, City staff has submitted a letter of support for the new stregthened odor standards to the Coastal Commission. More information on this item, including the agenda and staff report can be found at:
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/#/2025/9
Dia De Los Abuelos
Dia de los Abuelos was held on 8/28 and was a huge success. It was a packed house with food, dancers, heartfelt crafts distributed by Girls Inc., and a good feeling all around.

Lecture Series
AgeWell will host a Secrets to downsizing Lecture with Karen Martin, Founder of Curated Transitions, on Thursday, September 18, at 1:00 PM in the Veterans Hall meeting room (941 Walnut Ave). Learn practical tips and strategies for simplifying your living space and approaching downsizing with confidence.

AgeWell Celebrates
September 25th, at 1:00 PM in the Veterans Hall meeting room. Guests will dress in their grooviest outfit and participate in an afternoon filled with far out fun.

Creek Week Bluffs Guided Nature Walk
AgeWell, in collaboration with the City Sustainability Division, will have a scenic and educational guided nature walk along the beautiful Carpinteria Bluffs in celebration of Creek Week. The walk will take place on Friday, September 26th at 2:00 PM, beginning at the Bluff Trailhead, located at the corner of Bailard Avenue and Carpinteria Avenue.

For more information, please contact [email protected]. AgeWell End of Summer Pool Party AgeWell will host its End of Summer Pool Party on Saturday, September 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Carpinteria Community Pool. Attendees will be able to enjoy a poolside lunch and recreational activities in the water.

Second Annual Dog Day Afternoon
The City will participate in the Second Annual Dog Day Afternoon on Saturday, September 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Monte Vista Park, hosted by the Carpinteria Dog Owners Group (C-DOG). The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and the Public Works Department will present preliminary design plans for the permanent dog park and gather community feedback. Participants will also vote on their preferred amenities for inclusion in the project. The preliminary design and digital voting platf
who are not able to attend the event: https://carpinteriaca.gov/dogparkfeedback/. Sunday Swim Lessons Sunday swim lessons will begin on September 7. To date, a total of 50 swimmers, ranging in age from 9 months to 42 years, are registered for the program. The first Parent-Child Class currently has 10 registered participants. Lessons are scheduled to continue through September 28.

Community Garden Meet & Greet
The Community Garden welcomed new Garden Coordinator Ruby Wedbush on August

7. A Coordinator Meet & Greet will take place on Wednesday, September 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Garden. New volunteers have also joined the program, assisting with weeding and other ongoing projects.

Watercolor Painting Class
Watercolor Painting Class on Tuesday, September 16, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. A similar class in July brought more than 20 artists to paint scenes of the Garden.

Vegetable Gardening Class
The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County will offer a four-part Victory Vegetable Gardening class series at the Community Garden, beginning on Saturday, September 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is available through the UC https://ucanr.edu/county/santa-barbara-county/uc-mastergardeners-santa-barbara-county

MEMORANDUM
Date: September 3, 2025
To: City Council
From: Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Subject: September 2, 2025 Planning Commission Action
On Tuesday, September 2nd, the Planning Commission considered the following hearing requests with Commissioners Allen (virtual), Benefield, La Fevers, Moyer, and Van Antwerp in attendance:
1) Carpinteria Sanitary District Government Code Consistency Determination Planner: Bret McNulty
Applicant: Craig Murray, Carpinteria Sanitary District
Project: 24-2313-GC
Location: 500 block Olive Avenue
Hearing at the request of the Carpinteria Sanitary District (CSD) to consider Project 24-2313-GC for a determination that a proposed street vacation of an -of-way
located in the 500 block of Olive Avenue, adjacent to APN 003-360-015, would be consistent with the City of Carpinteria General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan, pursuant to Government Code §65402. The proposed street vacation would facilitate necessary modifications and improvements to the existing CSD wastewater treatment facility located at APN 003-360-015 in conjunction with the (CAPP).

The Planning Commission voted 4-0
(Van Antwerp recused) to adopt
Resolution PC-25-007, thereby
determining that the requested street
vacation would be consistent with the
City s General Plan/Coastal Land
Use Plan.

Agenda Section: Planning Commission Actions
Agenda Item No.: N/A
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
2 2) Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project
Planner: Bret McNulty
Project: Chris Malejan, PE, PMP, on behalf of the Carpinteria Valley Water District Locations: 5351 Sixth Street; 1532 Linden Avenue, and various City of Carpinteria public road rights-of-way.

Hearing on the request of the Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) to consider Project 24-2313-CUP/CDP for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP). The CAPP is being proposed to augment surface water sources with a potable reuse project to address on-going shortfalls caused by regional drought conditions. The CAPP consists of an advanced water purification facility (AWPF) that will be constructed at the existing Carpinteria Sanitary District (CSD) wastewater treatment facility located at 5300 Sixth Street, and will treat effluent to a higher level of purity than currently achieved. The purified water from the new AWPF would be conveyed by a new pipeline, and an injection and monitoring well system that will replenish the Carpinteria Valley Groundwater Basin Aquifer and allow for the monitoring of water quality. After the project is installed, the CVWD will extract the purified groundwater from existing wells to augment th
portions of the Olive Avenue, Sixth Street, Maple Avenue, Carpinteria Avenue, Eugenia Place, Linden Avenue, and Meadow View Lane rights-of-way. Injection well and monitoring well sites are proposed to be located on the St. Joseph Church property at 1532 Linden Avenue, and near the western terminus of Meadow View Lane, near the Franklin Creek channel.

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 (Van Antwerp recused) to adopt Resolution PC-25-008, thereby approving a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the project; and accepting the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report and Addendum No. 1 as prepared and certified by the Carpinteria Valley Water District, acting as lead agency, as having satisfied the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

As part of the Planning Commission s action, the Commission made the following revisions to the project Conditions of Approval shown in strikeout and underline below:

Revised Condition of Approval 23. In addition to the mitigation measures in the EIR above, CVWD shall include the following environmental commitments in its contracting documents:

Compliance with Permit Requirements. CVWD and/or CSD shall acquire and comply with necessary permits, depending on which facility locations are selected in final project design. Potential permits are shown in Error! Reference source not found. Table 2-4. Permits and Approvals, of the FEIR, 3 may reflect the mitigation measures proposed in this EIR, and may include additional environmental commitments suggested by the permitting entity.

Permit, including preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), for all Project facilities. CVWD and/or CSD shall prepare appropriate noticing as required for permits, such as may be required for the California Coastal Commission Coastal Development Permit.

New Condition of Approval 37. Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. Applicant shall provide to CDD a copy of the fully executed Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) between the Carpinteria Valley Water District and Carpinteria Sanitary District. The JEPA shall formally obligate both parties to construct, operate and
obligations thereto. Plan Requirements and Timing: A copy of the fully executed JEPA shall be submitted to CDD prior to issuance of any Building or Engineering Permits. Monitoring: CDD shall confirm receipt of fully executed JEPA.

New Condition of Approval 41. Monitoring Well Cluster Approval. Prior to issuance of any Building or Engineering Permits for construction of the Meadow View Lane Injection Well, applicant shall provide proof of an approved and final entitlement for the required monitoring well cluster associated with the Meadow View Lane Injection Well. A copy of an issued Coastal Development Permit (or equivalent) from the relevant local agency with jurisdiction over the monitoring well cluster shall satisfy this requirement. Plan Requirements and Timing:

Applicant shall submit a copy of the approved and issued Permit to CDD prior to issuance of any Building or Engineering Permits for the construction of the Meadow View Lane Injection Well. Monitoring: CDD shall confirm receipt of the approved and issued Permit and retain a copy in the project files.

New Condition of Approval 43. Post Construction Injection Well Noise Monitoring. The applicant (CVWD) will conduct noise monitoring of each injection well during normal injection well operations and two backwash cycles.

Should noise levels exceed predicted levels at the boundary of the respective well enclosures, the applicant will identify additional noise mitigation measures necessary to reduce the noise to an undetectable level. Plan Requirements and Timing: The noise monitoring report, with mitigation measures as necessary, shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review within two months after the wells commence operations. The City reserves the right, for any reason, to contract for professional services for a peer review of the noise monitoring study, or for a noise study for the purposes of ascertaining operational noise levels at the well sites, at the expense of the applicant. Monitoring: CDD shall be responsible for the review and approval of the report findings. In the event additional noise mitigation measures are found to be required, applicant shall install any needed mitigation and conduct an updated monitoring report to demonstrate compliance.
4 City of Carpinteria
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 25, 2025
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person and Virtual

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5) Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Mónica J. Solórzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
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
Eric Castro, City Librarian
Terra Furuta, Community Engagement Library
Specialist
Torrie Cutbirth, Program Manager
Ruby Wedbush, Community Garden Coordinator
DeLayni Millar, Environmental Program Manager
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst II
David Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Alarcon led those present in the salute to the flag.

COUNCILMEMBER(S) REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.

Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 5
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE

INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. Introduction of New Employees: Terra Furuta, Community Engagement Library Specialist, Ruby Wedbush, Community Garden Coordinator and newly promoted employee DeLayni Millar, Environmental Program Manager.

City Librarian Castro introduced Terra Furuta, Community Engagement Library Specialist. Program Manager Cutbirth introduced Ruby Wedbush, Community Garden Coordinator. City Manager Ramirez introduced DeLayni Millar who was promoted to Environmental Program Manager. Each new employee provided remarks.

There was no public comment.

2. Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) Update Presentation by Bob McDonald, General Manager of Carpinteria Valley Water District.

Carpinteria Valley Water District General Manager Bob McDonald provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions from the Council.

Speakers in-person: Scott Grieve

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daisy Weber, District Director, on behalf of First District Supervisor Roy Lee, provided an update on the County’s cannabis enforcement budget, cannabis acreage cap reduction, status of all re-zoning applications in unincorporated Carpinteria, and an update on Carpinteria Bluffs County Funding ($800,000).

There was no public comment.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on City recruitments.
b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
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City Manager Ramirez reported that the City Council’s July 15th decision to uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of the Chevron Carpinteria Oil & Gas Facilities Decommissioning and Remediation Project was appealed to the California Coastal Commission by a member of the public and the Commission will schedule consideration of the appeal for a public hearing in the coming months. d. Other City/Community Updates
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant provided an update on upcoming events through the Community Pool, AgeWell, and the Community Library.

There was no public comment.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of August 4, 2025.

As the Council began to ask questions regarding the Klentner Mixed Use Project Hotel Conversion Appeal (Item No. 2 on the August 4, 2025 Planning Commission agenda), Vice Mayor Solórzano stated she had a conflict of interest with the project and asked if she should recuse herself.

Legal Counsel Acos replied that if the Council wanted to have additional discussion on this project, she recommended Vice Mayor Solórzano recuse herself form the discussion out of an abundance of caution and due to the project being within 500 feet of her primary residence.

Vice Mayor Solórzano left the Council Chambers at 6:35 pm. The Council asked an additional question on the project.

There was no public comment.

Vice Mayor Solórzano returned to the dais at 6:36 pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Phoenix Hocking, Paul Cordeiro, and Patrick Crooks Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
Emails distributed: Dennis Despars, Marianne Hoffarth, Gina Marchand, Patrick Crooks, and Paul Cordeiro
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City Manager Ramirez responded to Mr. Cordeiro’s public comment.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 through 6. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

3. Approve the minutes of the special meeting held July 23, 2025 and the regular meeting held July 28, 2025.

4. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning July 21, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025.

5. Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of July 9, 2025 through August 4, 2025.

6. Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer’s Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping an Investment of Public Funds for July 2025.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

7. Adoption of Resolution No. 6418, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program on behalf of MOVE of Santa Barbara County.

Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 6418, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program on behalf of MOVE Santa Barbara County and (2) Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $30,500 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Management Analyst II Downes presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 6418, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program on behalf of MOVE Santa Barbara County and (2) approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $30,500 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.

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Councilmember Nomura requested the motion be modified to include staff returning to Council with status updates on meeting the grant objectives.

Vice Mayor Solórzano modified the motion to (1) adopt Resolution No. 6418, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program on behalf of MOVE Santa Barbara County and (2) approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $30,500 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and (3) direct staff to return to the City Council with quarterly status updates on meeting the grant objectives. Councilmember Nomura seconded the modified motion.

The roll call vote on the modified motion was as follows:

AYES: Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solórzano, and Mayor Alarcon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The modified motion carried unanimously.

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:

8. 2025 Annual Report on Services and Issues Related to Homelessness in Carpinteria.

Recommendation: Receive and file the 2025 Annual Report on services and issues related to homelessness in Carpinteria.

Code Compliance Supervisor Hernandez provided the staff report. Jett Black-Maertz, Homeless Assistance Program Manager with the County of Santa Barbara and Joe Dzvonik, Assistant Director of the Housing and Community Development with the County of Santa Barbara provided an Update on Homelessness PowerPoint presentation.

Kristine J. Schwarz, Executive Director with New Beginnings and Lacey Parsons, Safe Parking Case Manager with New Beginnings provided the Safe Parking PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
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Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the 2025 Annual Report on services and issues related to homelessness in Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILMEMBERS
There were no Committee Reports, Inquiries nor Other Matters Presented by Councilmembers.

ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the September 8, 2025 Council meeting.

CLOSED SESSION MATTER

9. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager Michael Ramirez

10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Vasquez Perdomo et al. v. Noem et al. (Case No. 2:25-cv-05605-

MEMF-SP)
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud the titles of the Closed Session matters into the record.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION MATTER
There was no public comment.

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:13 pm.

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the meeting in Open Session at 10:06 pm with all Councilmembers, City Manager Ramirez, Legal Counsel Acos, and City Clerk Barrett present.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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Legal Counsel Acos announced that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 10:06 pm.
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Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk
City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Expenditures for the period beginning August 18, 2025 and ending August 29, 2025.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file Warrant Register for the period of August 18, 2025, through August 29, 025, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code 2.08.150(F).

DISCUSSION
As part of each regular City Council agenda, a list of all checks (Attachment A) disbursed since the last reporting period is presented to the City Council pursuant to C.M.C.

2.08.150(F). The report is provided for City Council and public information and serves as verification that the expenditures have been reviewed and are within budgeted appropriations.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The warrant register is designed to communicate fiscal activity since the prior reporting period and ensure expenditures are within the approved budget.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Warrant Register for the period beginning August 18, 2025, and ending August 29, 2025.

Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 6
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Warrant Register
September 08, 2025
Page #2
Staff contact: Brenda Robinson, Accounting Specialist
(805) 755-4442, [email protected] Signature
Staff contact: Pamela Greer, Finance Manager
(805) 880-3406, [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature

ATTACHMENT A
Warrant Register for the period beginning
August 18, 2025, and ending August 29, 2025

Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Payable Description
Bank Code: AP Bank-AP Bank
Payment Type: Regular
4IMPRINT INC 08/21/2025 369.03 106375
29978792 Invoice SUNSCREEN GIVEAWAYS FOR CITY 60TH ANNIVERSARY AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES 08/21/2025 1,035.98 106376
INV0007924 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-17-1893
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 08/21/2025 672.99 106377
11KQ-YPTV-39NM Invoice FAST PATCH FOR TOMOL PARK PLAYGROUND REPAIR 14TV-4KCP-Q77P Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1CJP-1DNM-LWX6 Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1HX9-TRD1-9DDC Invoice STATE OF THE CITY IMAGES OF AMERICA 1MCC-WRWN-7TP9 Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1MRG-ND69-7QN6 Invoice ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FOR CITY OF CARPINTERIA BIG GREEN CLEANING COMPANY 08/21/2025 15,565.00 106378
677081 Invoice AUG25 CONTRACTED CLEANING SERVICES
678021 Invoice PRESSURE WASH & SANTIZE VIOLA RESTROOM
CARPINTERIA VALLEY LUMBER CO 08/21/2025 489.62 106379
569878 Invoice MATERIAL TO REPAIR TOILE CLOG AT COMMUNITY LIBRARY 569938 Invoice MATERIAL TO REPAIR WATER MAIN AT SKATE PARK 569979 Invoice MATERIAL TO REPAIR BROKEN MAIN LINE AT SKATE PARK 569980 Invoice MATERIAL TO REPAIR TOILE CLOG AT COMMUNITY LIBRARY 570012 Invoice PADLOCK HASPS FOR LIFEGUARD TOWERS
570144 Invoice KEY FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN
570197 Invoice POST FIX MATERIAL FOR TOMOL PARK REPAIR
570224 Invoice CONCRETE, ADHESIVE FOR TOMOL PARK REPAIR COUNTY SANITATION COMPANY INC STEWARTS & SELZER PLUMBING 08/21/2025 106380 920.00 66586 Invoice HYDRO-JET MAIN LINE AT CITY HALL 7/25/25
66684 Invoice UNCLOG TOILET AT COMMUNITY LIBRARY 8/1/25 EASY LIFT TRANSPORTATION 08/21/2025 106381 1,000.00
7643 Invoice AUG25 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
EUGENIO MIRANDA 08/21/2025 106382 100.00
INV0007926 Invoice PARK DEPOSIT REFUND
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 08/21/2025 106383 211.23
AUG25 805-684-7613-042205-5 Invoice AUG25 PHONE & INTERNET FOR LG TOWER & BOATHOUSE GRAINGER 08/21/2025 106384 280.35
9600466628 Invoice CORDLESS SANDER & PADS FOR DOWNTOWN BENCHES HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 08/21/2025 106385 724.78
JUL25 6035 3225 0552 1587 Invoice JUL25 CREDIT CARD PAYMENT JAYNE DIAZ 08/21/2025 106386 790.53
INV0007927 Invoice SEP25 MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
JERI O'MAHONEY 08/21/2025 106387 379.92
INV0007928 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-16-1818
LARRY DRIGGERS 08/21/2025 106388 790.53
INV0007930 Invoice SEP25 MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
LILIANA CARRILLO 08/21/2025 106389 300.00
INV0007929 Invoice VETS HALL DEPOSIT REFUND
LIN CONSULTING INC. 08/21/2025 106390 8,107.70
15960 Invoice JUL25 ENGINEERING CARP & PALM AVE INTERSECTION Warrant Register
Carpinteria, CA
Date Range: 08/18/2025 - 08/29/2025

MARY ANN COLSON 08/21/2025 790.53 106391
INV0007932 Invoice SEP25 MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
MILLENNIUM HOUSING CORPORATION 08/21/2025 5,705.00 106392 INV0007931 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-01-1029
MISAC 08/21/2025 130.00 106393
300006091 Invoice SOUTHERN CHAPTER FULL MEMBERSHIP L. MALDONADO MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 08/21/2025 301.34 106394
524212394 Invoice MAT REPLACEMENT, UNIFORM CLEANING 7/14/25 524251748 Invoice MAT REPLACEMENT, UNIFORM CLEANING 7/21/25 MONTANA AVENUE CAPITAL 08/21/2025 1,245.98 106395
INV0007933 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-16-1843
OTILIA RODRIGUEZ 08/21/2025 314.06 106396
INV0007934 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-19-1968
OVERDRIVE INC. 08/21/2025 41.53 106397
01352DA25242482 Invoice AUG25 EBOOKS/AUDIOBOOKS FOR LIBRARY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT-COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA08/21/2025 302.00 106398 INV0007925 Invoice JUL25 COUNTY PLANNING CHECKS FOR RINCON MULTI USE RISDON'S 76 SERVICE 08/21/2025 3,068.06 106399
5113 - A85414 Invoice REPLACE 4 TIRES ON UNIT 250 7/3/25 5113 - A85470 Invoice REPLACE 2 TIRES ON UNIT 425 7/10/25 5113 - A85545 Invoice REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON UNIT 425 7/17/25 SANTA BARBARA PEST CONTROL 08/21/2025 95.00 106400
52309 Invoice AUG25 PEST CONTROL AT COMMUNITY POOL
SHOWSCAPES 08/21/2025 25,465.00 106401
388341799 Invoice AUG25 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
388341800 Invoice AUG25 MONTHLY CHEMICAL CHARGE
388341872 Invoice LANDSCAPE CLEANUP AT COMMUNITY FARM 8/6/25 SILVER STATE COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION LLC 08/21/2025 106402 717.50 INV4022 Invoice CITY HALL CONTROL ROOM A/C REPAIR 7/31/25 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY (ALL AROUND) 08/21/2025 106403 154.49 156690442-001 Invoice DIRTY WATER VALVE REPLACEMENT EL CARRO SO CA EDISON 08/21/2025 106404 2,533.23
INV0007937 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-16-1830
SO CA EDISON 08/21/2025 106405 17.70
JUL25 700474689651 Invoice JUL25 ELECTRICITY-4683 9TH ST SO CA EDISON 08/21/2025 106406 1,448.00
INV0007936 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-15-1796
SO CAL GAS 08/21/2025 106407 3,531.80
INV0007935 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-15-1792
SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS INC 08/21/2025 106408 4,413.50
229 Invoice JUL25 SOLIDWASTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH 08/21/2025 106409 500.00
INV0007938 Invoice FESTIVAL DEPOSIT REFUND
THE WHARF 08/21/2025 106410 247.18
442965 Invoice BOOTS, JACKET T. GRAY
TWICE AS NICE 08/21/2025 106411 331.56
INV0007939 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-21-2119
UNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC 08/21/2025 106412 65.00
6142505 Invoice JUL25 LOST LIBRARY BOOKS
WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC 08/21/2025 106413 19,944.00
232109 Invoice TREE MAINTENANCE 7/16/25-7/31/25

MISSIONSQUARE 08/21/2025 10,914.51 106414
INV0007943 Invoice MISSIONSQUARE Employee Contributions INV0007944 Invoice Deferred Compensation Contribution-Part Time Emp INV0007945 Invoice MissionSquareEmployee Contributions
INV0007946 Invoice MISSIONSQUARE Employee Contributions SEIU LOCAL 620 08/21/2025 106415 235.32
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City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Third Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation Improvements Funds.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation Improvements Funds, providing $409,589 in additional funding for a total of $1,202,045, and extending the performance period through June 2026.

Sample Motion: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation Improvements Funds, providing $409,589 in additional funding for a total of $1,202,045, and extending the performance period through June 2026. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)

BACKGROUND
In November 2008, Santa Barbara County voters approved Measure A, which extended for 30 years the one-half percent sales tax dedicated to transportation improvements.

Measure A is administered by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and is guided by a strategic spending plan that funds both regional projects and local programs. The plan provides financial support for street maintenance, transportation safety improvements, pedestrian and bicycle mobility, safe routes to school, and public transit enhancements.

The City of Carpinteria currently receives approximately $1,000,000 annually in populationMaintenance Program alongside revenues from the Gas Tax, the Lighting, Landscaping and Right-of-Way Improvement District No. 3, Measure X, and grants. Beyond the annual allocation, the City is also eligible to receive up to $1.202 million in one-time, dedicated Circulation Improvement funds under the Measure A Investment Plan. These funds must Agenda Section: Administrative Matters
Agenda Item No.: 7
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Third Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments September 8, 2025

be used for transportation safety or operational improvements and require the execution of a Cooperative Agreement between SBCAG and the City before they may be expended. improvements associated with the Highway 101 project, and other projects eligible for Measure A funding. Following review, the Committee recommended the Linden Avenue Improvements Project for funding consideration. The project was subsequently advanced through SBCAG, with the South Coast Subregional Planning Committee recommending approval of $326,430 on May 13, 2020, and the SBCAG Board approving the Cooperative Agreement on May 21, 2020. The City Council then authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement (Attachment A) on May 26, 2020.

Since that time, the Cooperative Agreement has been amended twice. In November 2023, the Council approved the First Amendment (Attachment B), which extended the performance period. In April 2024, the Council approved the Second Amendment (Attachment C), which allocated an additional $466,026 in Circulation Improvement funds, bringing the total to $792,456, and further extended the performance period through December 2025.

The purpose of the current agenda item is to authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Amendment (Attachment D) to the Cooperative Agreement, which provides $409,589 in additional Measure A funding and extends the reimbursement deadline to ensure adequate time for completion of the Linden Avenue Improvements Project.

DISCUSSION
The Linden Avenue Improvements Project is located between Carpinteria Avenue and the Linden Avenue Overcrossing. The project includes construction of new sidewalks, curbs, gutters, parkways, street trees, driveway approaches, and bike lanes (See Attachment E for an illustration of project improvements). These improvements are intended to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, improve overall circulation efficiency, and upgrade the appearance of a section of Linden Avenue that serves as a gateway to the Down . The Cooperative Agreement establishes the project scope, funding plan, and the respective roles of the City and SBCAG. The project is included in the Measure A FiveYear Local Program of Projects with funding programmed in Fiscal Year 2025 26, as adopted by City Council on February 10, 2025, by Resolution No. 6366. The proposed Third Amendment, which was approved by the SBCAG Board on August 21, 2025, allocates an additional $409,589 in Carpinteria Circulation Improvement Funds, increasing the total project funding to $1,202,045, and extends the performance period through June 2026. Should the Third Amendment be approved by City Council, the project, which is estimated at a total cost of $1,180,269, would be fully funded.

Third Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments September 8, 2025

The project has experienced delays since its inception. From 2020 to 2021, work was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and additional delays followed as a result of design modifications and initial bids that exceeded available funding. These issues have since been resolved, and on July 14, 2025, City Council awarded the construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the base amount of $908,610. The construction phase of the project is approved and budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025 26 for $1,025,371 (includes base construction contract, contingency, and engineering support services).

Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2025, following issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and is anticipated to be completed in November 2025 within the 45 working day contract period.

Although the City will initially pay for project costs, SBCAG will reimburse the City up to the approved amount of $1,202,045 under the terms of the Cooperative Agreement. As of September 8, 2025, the City has utilized $130,545 of the Carpinteria Circulation Improvement funds for project design, leaving an available balance of $1,071,500 for construction, which is estimated at $1,025,371.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
The recommendation may be found consistent with the following objective of the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan:

Circulation Element
Objective C-7: Build demand for alternative transportation use by increasing ease, effectiveness, and social acceptability, and through foresighted planning.

The recommendation is also consistent with the SBCAG Regional Active Transportation Plan.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
None

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The recommendation is in accordance with the Cooperative Agreement. The recommendation is also in accordance with the requirements of the Measure A Investment Plan.

OPTIONS

1. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation Improvements Funds.

Third Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments September 8, 2025

2. The City Council could choose not to approve the recommendation and direct staff as appropriate. Not approving the amended Agreement would delay the Linden Avenue Improvements Project and/or jeopardize its completion.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
There are no principal parties expected at the meeting.

ATTACHMENTS
A: Cooperative Agreement
B: First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement
C: Second Amendment to Cooperative Agreement
D: Third Amendment to Cooperative Agreement
E. Linden Avenue Improvements Project Illustration
Staff contact:

Stephon Downes, Management Analyst
(805) 755-4446; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by:

Pam Greer, Finance Manager
(805) 880-3406; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by:

Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450; [email protected] Signature

ATTACHMENT A
Cooperative Agreement

ATTACHMENT B
First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement

ATTACHMENT C
Second Amendment to Cooperative Agreement

ATTACHMENT D
Third Amendment to Cooperative Agreement

ATTACHMENT E
Linden Avenue Improvements Project Illustration

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City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Services Support Grant Program Funding Recommendations.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the City Council Finance/Budget Committee grant award recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Services Support Grant Program.

Sample Motion: I move to approve the Finance/Budget Committee grant award recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Services Support Grant Program.
(This motion requires a roll call vote.)

BACKGROUND
Originally established by the City Council to fund youth services, the Community Services Support Grant (CSSG) program has since expanded its focus. Today, the program aims to support a broad spectrum of community needs including, but not limited to, senior services, social services, and most recently, support for local families affected by federal immigration enforcement.

On June 23, 2025, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2027 Budget, which included an appropriation of $150,000 for the CSSG program.

The purpose of this agenda matter is for City Council to consider approving the Community Services Support Grants Program.

Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 8
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
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Finance/Budget Committee's (Committee) grant award recommendations for the FY 26 32804523.3
Community Services Support Program Funding Recommendations September 8, 2025

DISCUSSION
Following the budget approval on June 23, the grant application period was open from July 1 to July 31, 2025. The City received 18 applications from local nonprofit organizations with a total funding request amount of $321,676.

While the number of unique applicants for this fiscal year (FY 26) is equal to the number of unique applicants for the previous fiscal year (FY 25), the total amount requested increased by nearly $100,000 year-over-year.

In regard to program marketing, unique applicants (18) is still up greatly from the 9 unique applicants who submitted requests for the initial round of funding in FY 24, when City Council directed staff to increase promotion for the program. Of note, three organizations who received funding last fiscal year did not apply this year: The Alcazar Theatre, Seniors Inc., and Listos.

Applications were reviewed by the Committee during public meetings held on August 21 and August 28. As the requested amount exceeded by more than $170,000, the Committee carefully considered several factors when determining their recommended funding amounts. Some factors considered included alignment with City Council goals and priorities, emergent needs, cost to program participants (if any), previous grant awards, and alternate program funding sources.

Recommended funding amounts are included with the report as Attachment A. Grant applications received are included as Attachment B.

The total recommended funding amount is $136,500. The Committee recommends reserving $13,500, of the budgeted $150,000, for emergent needs as they may arise.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
The Community Services Support Grant Program and funding recommendations are -27 Strategic Plan. Specifically, City Council Primary Goal #3: Enhance Quality of Life for Residents, and the associated City Council Priority to Strengthen community institution collaboration.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No Additional Funding Requested. There is sufficient budget in 104-163-5601 Community Services Grants.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority has provided guidance and oversight in development of the risk management requirements for this CSSG program. this year's number of
this year's program budget
consistent with the City's FY 25
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Community Services Support Program Funding Recommendations September 8, 2025

OPTIONS
The City Council has the following options to consider:

1. Approve the recommendations as presented. (Staff recommendation) This action would accept the funding allocations proposed by the Finance/Budget Committee and authorize staff to proceed with distributing the grant awards.

2. Approve the recommendations with modifications.
adjusting specific award amounts, funding an organization not recommended, or defunding a recommended organization.

3. Reject the recommendations and provide alternative direction.

The Council could reject the proposed allocations and direct the Finance/Budget Committee to reconsider the applications using a specified set of priorities. This action would delay the awarding of grants.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Grant applicant representatives.

ATTACHMENTS
A) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funding Recommendation
B) Grant Applications
Staff contact: Ryan Benson, Management Analyst
(805) 755-4417; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature •
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ATTACHMENT A
FY26 Funding Recommendations
. . FY 26 FY 26 Recommended Previous Year (FY25) Previous Year (FY25) Orgamzation Amount Requested Funding Amount Amount Requested, if any Award Amount, if any ARTESANIA PARA LA $ 10,000.00 $ 6,700.00 $ 8,050.00 $ 5,000.00 FAMILIA CARP VALLEY CHURCH $ 30,000.00 $ $ $ CARPINTERIA ARTS $ 23,500.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 19,000.00 $ 7,500.00 CENTER CARPINTERIA $ 30,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 CHILDREN'S PROJECT CARPINTERIA SKATE $ 20,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ $ FOUNDATION

FAMILY SERVICE
AGENCY OF SANTA $ 30,000.00 $ $ $

BARBARA COUNTY
FBCHURCH $ 23,120.00 $ $ $
GIRLS INC. OF $ 30,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 CARPINTERIA HELP OF CARPINTERIA $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 14,000.00 $ 14,000.00 HOSPICE OF SB $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 12,500.00 MENTAL WELLNESS $ 3,553.00 $ 2,300.00 $ 2,028.87 $ 2,000.00 CENTER (HOPENET) MURALISM $ 14,880.00 $ $ 8,000.00 $ 6,000.00 REEL GUPPY OUTDOORS $ 24,250.00 $ $ $
SANTA BARBARA $ 6,000.00 $ $ $ TRAILS STESA $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 THERAPY DOGS SB $ 5,000.00 $ $ $ TIDY SEAS $ 30,000.00 $ $ $ UNITED BOYS & GIRLS $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 CLUBS TOTALS $ 345,303.00 $ 136,500.00 $ 156,078.87 $ 137,000.00 32804523.3

ATTACHMENT B
Grant Applications

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: Gaby Edwards
Phone number: Email Address
Friends of the Carpinteria Library-Artesania para la familia Name of 501(c)(3) organization: __________________ _
Mailing address: _5_1_4_1_C_a_r_p_in_t_e_r_ia_A_v_e_n_u_e _______ _ City: Carpinteria State: CA Zip Code 93013
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit):

Suzanne Requejo Program Director-Artesania para la familia Contact person/Title: __________ / _____________ _
Contact phone number (if different than above):

Contact email (if different than above):

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $32' 500 · I D Fiscal -or- Calendar lll.

Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_1_0_, 0_0_0_. 0_0 ___________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

A. Artesania para la familia's mission has remained the same since its inception: (a) to encourage and increase family involvement with their child's academics through the arts, literacy, and cultural programming; (b) to promote families' exploration of the programs and benefits available at the public library; and (c) to build an awareness of the resources available in a diverse community.

B. The free programs are designed for immigrant families in the Carpinteria community. Arts and literacy programs are made accessible to the low-income community who are not able to pay for local arts programs, or simply do not have the transportation. We bring our programs to them. Most of the free year-round programs are held at property sites, in collaboration with property managers. The free arts, literacy and cultural programming are inclusive programs, engaging immigrant families into the community and making them more aware of resources available for them.

Often our programs see three generations of our Spanish-speaking community actively engaged in the programs, including the 'abuelitos' who are often more eager to read and paint than the young ones. It's important to note, that Artesania arts and literacy programs accept and include special needs youth and adults. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

A. Artesania para la Familia's programs have had a great impact on our low-income immigrant community. The majority of the Latino youth engaged in our programs have participated in local and county art contests; participated in mariachi performances, received monthly awards from their schools, had their artwork displayed at museums, furthered their education, and become Junior Carpinterians of the Year.

Parents have become more engaged in the community, volunteering for our programs, practicing their English, getting to know the library and the resources it provides.

Artesania's free mariachi classes students are developing academic and leadership skills. Playing mariachi music, our students are enhacing their connection to cultural storytelling while improving their music, vocal and performance skills.

B. Past efforts have included collaborations with the Carpinteria Children's Project, The Alcazar Theatre, Carpinteria Girls Inc., the Boys & Girls Club, The Lynda Fairly Arts Center, the Carpinteria Unified School District, local businesses, and Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara. Past community cultural celebrations include: Dia de los Muertos, Lunar New Year, Old Town Carpinteria Fiesta, Hispanic Heritage Month, Children's Day and Native American Heritage Month. Our philosophy is to be inclusive. We are expanding low-income programming to other areas of our immigrant community. We intend to develop content to include art and literacy projects that help shape personal welll-being and strengthen the ability to deal with today's challenges. 5 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

A. The adminstrative and governance structure would be the following: Gaby Edwards-Chairperson, Jean Bailard-Vice Chairperson, Nancy Hill-Treasurer. Other board members: Fred Shaw, Lea Boyd, Ann Matson, Amanda McIntyre, Jill Bailard, Cindy Carrillo, Jeff Chancer, Ashley Devan, Leslye MIiier, Julie Soto, and Wendy Yanagihara. Suzanne Requejo, Program Director-Artesania para la familia with steering committee members: Julie Soto, Cindy Carrillo, Sonia Aguila-Gonzales, and Wendy Yanagihara.

B. The operating budget is in two categories: the overall arts and literacy programming (which includes the 4 big community events) and the mariachi music education program. The current status of our operating budget is in good standing.

Artesania para la Familia operates under the Friends of the Carpinteria Library 501 (c) (3), though most of Artesania's funds are provided by private foundations, civic organizations and we were fortunate to receive a City of Carpinteria Community grant last year.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cosUexpenditure requires a description.

A. The CSSG funds requested will help to fund the following programs throughout the fiscal year:

ARTS & LITERACY PROGRAMS: $7,800
Year-round arts and literacy programming with Casitas Village Properties which include:
book give-aways, art supplies, children's authors, snacks, featured artists, arts & crafts workshops.

EXPANDED ARTS WORKSHOPS: $2500
(To be held in colloboration with the Carpinteria Community Library, Sana Sana Mujeres, and Alebrije Talleres y Tesoros)
Crafts, culture, & community workshops using traditional crafts and cultural traditions to foster creativity, connection, and cultural appreciation within diverse groups and communities.

EXPANDED ARTS & LITERACY WORKSHOPS - $2500
In collaboration with the Carpinteria Community Library, the first Saturday arts & literacy programs will return after a 8 year hiatus to serve our immigrant youth and families.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS: $14,500
Lunar New Year - $2500
Dia de los Ninos/Libros - $2500
Old Town Carpinteria Fiesta - $2500
Dia de los Muertos - $5000
Native American Heritage Month - $500
Hispanic Heritage Month - $1500
Past community celebrations have been held in collaborations with Aliso Elementary School, Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara,
Canalino Elementary School, The Lynda Fairly Arts Center, Carpinteria Children's Project, Carpinteria Girl's Inc., The Carpinteria Cemetery, The Alcazar Theatre, Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club, Carpinteria Moon Cafe, and La Tiendita.

All community celebrations include: Sound tech/DJ, cultural performances by dancers, musicians, table/chair rentals, venue rentals, book give-aways, decorations, arts & crafts workshops, decorations, master of ceremonies, cultural displays, promotions/ads MARIACHI ESTRELLAS: $10,200.00
Fall Program (music instructors) September - December
20 weeks x 6 hrs= 120 Hrs. x $75 = $9000
Veterans Hall Rental= 20 weeks x $60 = $1200
Scope of Work Continued (extra page, if needed):

A. The CSSG Funds requested will help to fund the following free programs throughout the fiscal year.:

ARTS & LITERACY PROGRAMS ($7,800)
Year-round arts and literacy programming with Casitas Village Properties which include: book give-aways, children's authors, snacks, featured artists, arts and crafts workshops, Winter Camp, Spring Camp, and Summer Camp.

EXPANDED ARTS WORKSHOPS ($2,500)
Crafts, culture, and community workshops using traditional crafts and culture traditions to foster creativity, connection, and cultural appreciation within diverse groups and communities. {To be held in collaboration with the Carpinteria Community Library, Sana Sana Mujeres, and Alebrijes Talleres y Tesoros)
EXPANDED ARTS & LITERACY WORKSHOPS ($2,500)
In collaboration with the Carpinteria Community Library, the first Saturday arts and literacy programs will return after an eight year hiatus to serve our immigrant youth and families.
8 Scope of Work Continued (extra page, if needed):

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS ( $14,500)
Lunar New Year- $2500
Dia de los Ninos/Libras - $2500
Old Town Carpinteria Fiesta - $2500
Dia de los Muertos - $5000
Native American Heritage Month - $500
Hispanic Heritage Month - $1500
Past community celebrations have been held in collaborations with: Aliso & Canalino Elementary Schools, the Lynda Fairly Arts Center, Carpinteria Girls Inc., the Carpinteria Children's Project, La Tiendita, Moon Cafe, Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara, the Alcazar Theatre, Seven Seas Press , the Carpinteria Cemetery and others.

All free community programs include: Sound tech, cultural performances by dancers and musicians, venue rentals, books, decorations, ads, arts & crafts supplies, cultural displays, flowers, and dance floors.

MARIACHI ESTRELLAS ($10,200)
Fall program music instructors: (September - December, 2025) 20 sessions x 6hrs = 120 hrs x $75/hr = $9000
Veterans Hall rental - 20 sessions x $60 = $1200
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
A I
. t Carpinteria Valley Baptist Church pp Ican name: ________________________ _ CarpinteriaValley Baptist Church Name of 501(c)(3) organization: ___________________ _ 800 Maple Ave Mailing address: ________________________ _ Carpinteria City: _____ _ California
State:
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Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): ________ _ Charles Newton Pastor Contact person/Title: __________ / _____________ _ Contact phone number (if different than above): ______________ _ Contact email (if different than above): _________________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: _
6_o,_o_oo ___ _ I D Fiscal -or- Calendar _0
$30,000 Amount of grant funds requested*: ___________________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

Carpinteria Baptist Church is committed to serving the Carpinteria community through compassionate outreach, family assistance, and the preservation of a vital historic landmark.

Alignment with City Priorities:

Our project directly aligns with the City's strategic goals by preserving one of Carpinteria's most historically significant buildings-a registered landmark and the oldest public structure still standing in town-while maintaining a vital space for food aid for families in need and community outreach. The funding will address structural rot damage and repainting needs that threaten the buildings, accessibility, and usability.

Preserving this site ensures continued support for local families, enhances neighborhood vitality, and contributes to the city's cultural heritage and long-term infrastructure.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

This project ensures that a cherished historical building remains safe and accessible for community services. The facility at 800 Maple Avenue is not only a city landmark-it also serves as a distribution point for groceries and supplies to families experiencing food insecurity.

Rot damage and peeling exterior paint pose structural and safety risks that could jeopardize these services. By addressing these issues now, we preserve a community anchor that meets immediate physical needs while upholding the city's historic charm.

The project also reflects our ongoing commitment to inclusivity and expanding access to underserved groups through practical, non-discriminatory assistance. For decades this historic building has been negleted but in the last year we have made many cosmetic and structural repairs including and new roof and rot repair. It is our goal to bring the charm back into this old building for decades to come 5 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

Carpinteria Baptist Church operates as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, governed by a board and supported by more than 40 active volunteers. While our name reflects our origins, our services-including all food aid programs, additction recovery assitance, professional clinical counseling, and social activities for all ages-are open to everyone in the community, regardless of background or belief. The senior and children who we work with is all livescaned and compliant with AB506
We maintain a modest operating budget with strong donor support and zero debt. Our long-term financial viability is evidenced by the $85,000 we raised in the past year to complete a new roof on top of our operating budget. The operating budget in a calander year is $65,000 and always ends in the black . This grant will enable us to address critical remaining concerns-rot repair and repainting-that are essential to keeping the building safe, functional, and historically preserved for public use. 6 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

Project Title: Rot Repair and Exterior Repainting of Historic Community Facility Use of Funds:
• Rot Damage Repair - Removal and replacement of deteriorated wood around eaves, support beams, and window frames caused by long-term exposure.

Estimated Cost: $18,000
• Exterior Repainting - Complete repainting of the building exterior using historically appropriate colors and preservation-grade materials to protect wood and maintain landmark appearance.

Estimated Cost: $15,000
These repairs will ensure long-term structural stability and maintain the historical character of Carpinteria's oldest building-preserving it as a place essential for the people of Carpinteria.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
A I
. t Kristina Calkins pp Ican name: _______________________ _ Phone number:

Carpinteria Arts Center Name of 501(c)(3) organization: __________________ _ 865 Linden Ave. Mailing address: _______________________ _ Carpinteria CA 93013 City:______ State:______ Zip Code ______ _ Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit):

C /T. 1 Kristina Calkins I Executive Director ontact person It e: _____________________ _ Contact phone number (if different than above): _____________ _ Contact email (if different than above): ________________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $S 1 3' 81 O I D Fiscal -or- Calendar _0 Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_2_3_,_5_Q_Q _____________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

The Carpinteria Arts Center (CAC) is dedicated to creating a vibrant community through the arts by offering inclusive, intergenerational arts programming for residents of all ages. In the absence of a formal community center, CAC serves as a vital gathering space, recognizing the arts as a powerful tool for connection, healing, and mental well-being. Participation in the arts-both creating and experiencing-has been shown to reduce stress, elevate mood, and alleviate feelings of isolation, particularly among youth, seniors, and marginalized groups.

CAC's proposed project aligns closely with the City's grant priorities: enhancing public outreach and education, strengthening engagement with youth, seniors, and Spanish-speaking community members, and expanding access to inclusive community programming. Our work also supports the City's response to the impacts of federal immigration activity, reaffirming a commitment to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of immigration status.

Grant funds will directly support three culturally responsive programs that provide mental health benefits and creative engagement for Carpinteria's Hispanic community:

Bellas Artes Program, a bilingual intergenerational arts program; the Teen Mural Project, which fosters youth expression and leadership; and Chalk Walk, a vibrant public art event that brings the community together through shared creativity. These programs exemplify CAC's role in advancing equity, resilience, and belonging through the arts.

Continued funding is essential to sustain our free and accessible arts programming that strengthens community bonds and enhances quality of life for all residents. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

Bellas Artes (BA) is a free, weekly intergenerational arts and culture program serving Carpinteria's Spanish-speaking community. In 2024, BA engaged 1100 duplicated and 180 unduplicated participants through partnerships with the Carpinteria Children's Project ("Abuelos" program) and People's Self-Help Housing (PSHH). With City funds, we'll offer BA at PSHH's low-income housing to be accessible, especially to our Spanish-speaking community, and foster creative expression, social connections, and support which will improve mental health and provide safe spaces for community members currently living in fear and isolation.

The free Teen Mural Project, now in at least its 11th year, engages 40+ youth, ages 12-19, annually who collaborate with professional artists, receive supplies, and create mural panels displayed for the community -encouraging youth expression.

Our annual Chalk Walk transforms downtown sidewalks into a vibrant public art gallery, welcoming all ages and experience levels. We also take Chalk Walk workshops with an instructor to PSHH and CCP so all can be included even if they don't have transportation, are not physically able, or feel uncomfortable leaving home.

In 2025, 205 chalk squares were created, with 483 participants and 18 volunteers.

CAC's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Plan is woven throughout our programs and partnerships to ensure access for under-resourced communities.

We bring the arts directly to people where they live and gather. Progress toward our DEIA goals is evaluated annually through board review of quantitative and qualitative data, along with surveys of staff, board, and volunteers to assess impact and identify areas for growth.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

CAC has 3 full-time and 3 part-time employees, 20 seasonal contract workshop instructors, 160 volunteers, and a 13-member volunteer board of directors. Our governance policies and internal controls ensure sound operations, effective programs, and fiscal responsibility. Detailed accounting procedures with separate roles and responsibilities ensure effective internal controls. Our Board Finance Committee and full Board meet monthly to review financial statements. Staff create gallery and program earned income reports which are checked by the Senior Accountant and Executive Director before checks are cut.

We had an aggressive "Revenue Growth & Achievement Plan" for 2024 which increased earned revenue by at least 10%, allowing us to withdraw $61,552 less from our Endowment in 2024. Our current operating budget is $722,592 with over 35% of revenue from earned income. We are on track to outperform our 2025 budget as we continue to have a strong performance in our avenues of earned income. Personnel expenses increased due to the expanded Bellas Artes program offerings and general wage and benefit increases. We decreased our operating expenses as part of our strategic plan for financial resilience. In 2025 we created an operating reserve to work towards avoiding the need to draw from our endowment during our third quarter when operating expenses exceed revenue.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

CSSG funds will be used to implement Bellas Artes, Teen Mural, and Chalk Walk programs. Specifically, the requested funds of $23,500 will cover the following costs:

Bellas Artes - $12,000, which is a quarter of the actual program costs, is requested for contracted art instructors' time ($6,000) to provide arts education in the community; a prorated portion of the Bellas Artes Coordinator's time ($4000) to coordinate the art workshops with partners agencies in the community, conduct outreach, and engage community members; and supplies ($2000) to cover the hard costs of putting on the workshops above what is donated from the community, including food to bring people together for community meals during the workshops, an essential component of culturally responsive programming, and art supplies to provide to participants to create their art.

Teen Mural - $1500 is requested for supplies ($1000) to implement the project including lumber for the mural panels and paint supplies, as well as a minimal amount of the CAC Coordinator's time ($500) to coordinate the event, conduct outreach and engagement of teens, and coordinate the logistics.

Chalk Walk - $10,000 is requested for CAC's Coordinator including event promotion, volunteer organizing, participant registration, facility preparation and bookkeeping ($4000), partner subcontract with MURALism.org ($3000) to engage and pay artists with special needs to create business logos and ensure the event is accessible and inclusive of all artists' abilities, their lead artist, and art project manager. The remaining ($3000) is for supplies provided for free to the participants including chalk, art tools and awards.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: Teresa Alvarez
N f 501 ( )(3) . t· Carpinteria Children's Project ame o c orgarnza I0n: _________________ _ Mailing address: 5201 8th Street, Suite 100
City: Carpinteria I Zip Code 93013
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): ________ _ C t t /T·ti Teresa Alvarez 1Executive Director on ac person I e: ____________________ _ Contact phone number (if different than above): _____________ _ Contact email (if different than above): _______________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $2,222,0S? I ✓ I Fiscal -or- Calendar Q Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_3_0_, 0_0_0 _____________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

Carpinteria Children's Project (CCP) connects families to early education, quality care, diverse resources, and support services necessary for their children to thrive, flourish, and succeed. We accomplish this through our Family Resource Center (FRC) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) program. CCP requests a $30,000 grant to support ECE scholarships, aligning with the City's social services priority, specifically childcare.

CCP's ECE program serves approximately 80 children annually, providing licensed, high-quality education in six classrooms for toddlers through preschoolers (18 months to 4 years old). We align with the Carpinteria Unified School District's Dual Language Immersion (DLI) model in Spanish and English. Additionally, we partner with organizations to provide enrichment activities, including nature field trips and weekly music classes, exposing children to opportunities and experiences they might not otherwise have access to.

Despite competitive tuition rates, many low-income families struggle to afford to enroll their children. The majority of families in our program live in Carpinteria, have one or two working parents and two young children and need full-time care so they can work and/or attend college. To address this need, CCP offers scholarships (tuition fee reductions of between 40% to 100%) to applicants who show the highest need in terms of household income and other risk factors. Scholarship recipients participate in at least 20 hours of preschool per week, the threshold where the greatest gains are seen according to research. Parents are also required to attend parenting classes and are connected to the FRC for additional support and resources. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

ECE scholarships will benefit low-income families with children ages 18 months to 4 years old. For the 2024-25 school year, 32 of the 76 enrolled ECE students received a scholarship through CCP with these families earning an average household income of $55,330. The total value of scholarships awarded was $189,445. Of all ECE students last year, 74.6% were bilingual in Spanish and English and 75% were Hispanic/Latino.

A high-quality ECE program continues to be one of the most impactful factors in preparing children to enter school ready for success. Stable, reliable, culturally rich, and local early childhood development options strengthen children, their families, and the entire local community.

Our programming is culturally sensitive and the majority of ECE program staff reflect the population served, being Latina and bilingual. We offer interpretation services for Spanish-speaking parents at meetings that are being held in English. Additionally at the beginning of the school year, parents fill out a form about what holidays they celebrate and traditions they have in their family/culture, and teachers incorporate them into their curriculum. This past year, we had a Cultural Night where parents brought food from their culture to share. CCP has a Cultural Committee made up of staff members to ensure cultural competency and sensitivity in programming. CCP strives to cultivate an inclusive environment and our Board is currently participating in a series of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEIA) training workshops. 5 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

CCP is governed by a 10-person Board of Directors, composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets that they bring to provide oversight and guidance to the organization. The majority are Carpinterians, so they understand the community.

Our Board President is a former CCP parent. CCP currently has 22 full-time employees and 7 part-time employees. Our leadership staff and teachers are bilingual and bicultural. We benefit from the generosity of time and expertise of 80 volunteers.

CCP seeks funding from a variety of sources, including local foundations, corporations, and individual donors. Approximately 53% of our budget comes from donations and grants, 8% from contracts, and 39% from earned revenue. CCP is financially strong with healthy reserves to support our programs' future sustainability, alongside our continuing fundraising efforts. CCP is actively exploring government funding that would allow us to bill for the services provided in the FRC. 6 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

Carpinteria Children's Project will provide high-quality, Dual Language Immersion Early Childhood Education to approximately 80 children 18 months to 4 years old.

CCP will utilize CSSG funds to offer scholarships (tuition fee reductions) to families who apply for financial assistance and demonstrate the greatest need in terms of family income and other risk factors. A $30,000 grant will support scholarships of 50% for approximately four families based on the tuition of a three-year-old child enrolled full-time. Families who receive scholarships will also be connected to the FRC with access to parenting classes, resource referrals, case management, and more. 7 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Peter Bonning Applicant name: _________________________ _ Email Address:

Carpinteria Skate Foundation
Name of 501(c)(3) organization: ____________________ _
3950 Via Real spc 104
Mailing address: _________________________ _
Carpinteria City: _____ _ CA
State:
------ 93013
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): __
Peter Bonning Executive Director
Contact person/Title: ___________ / ______________ _
Contact phone number (if different than above):

Contact email (if different than above):

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
$275,000 Annual organization budget for last year: _____ _ I "4 Fiscal -or- Calendar D. $20,000 Amount of grant funds requested*: ___________________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

The Carpinteria Skate Foundation (CSF) is dedicated to fostering recreational and extracurricular opportunities in the community of Carpinteria. Through the creation of the Carpinteria Skate Park and the Push Project, CSF works to maintain inclusive spaces designed for creative self expression, with a focus on engaging a growth mindset.

The Carpinteria Skate Foundation's mission aligns closely with the City of Carpinteria's and Santa Barbara County's priorities around youth engagement, public safety, equity, and access to enrichment opportunities. Through the creation of the Carpinteria Skate Park and the Push Project, CSF supports local efforts to provide safe, healthy, and inclusive spaces for young people to grow, connect, and thrive.

The Push Project meets a pressing community need: structured, no-cost after-school programming for middle school students-especially those from working-class, low- to moderate-income households and the opportunity for CHS students to earn community service hours as mentors. Delivered in collaboration with the Carpinteria Unified School District, the program keeps youth engaged in positive, skill-building activities during peak after-school hours, a time when many are otherwise unsupervised or without access to programs. This directly supports local prevention strategies that promote youth safety, wellness, and connection to trusted adult mentors.

Through hands-on visual arts projects and physical movement via skateboarding, students build confidence, self-expression, and resilience-all key factors in long-term community health and success. The program also reinforces the public investment in the Carpinteria Skate Park by ensuring it remains accessible, activated, and welcoming to all. In these ways, CSF helps advance shared agency goals for youth development and community well-being. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

The Push Project provides free, after-school programming to middle school students in Carpinteria, with a focus on youth from low- to moderate-income, working-class families. The program offers a safe, supportive space where students engage in visual arts, skateboarding, and mentorship-building self-confidence, creativity, and emotional resilience. For many participants, this is their only extracurricular activity, and one of the few spaces where they feel seen, supported, and inspired.

By eliminating cost barriers, providing gear and transportation, and maintaining a genderbalanced, inclusive environment, the Push Project serves a wide and often underserved segment of the community. It also activates the public skatepark as a community hub for youth development, strengthening public investment in shared spaces. In doing so, the program addresses local priorities around youth safety, equity, creative expression, and socialemotional health, helping shape a more connected, confident, and resilient generation of young people.

Since its founding in 2009, the Carpinteria Skate Foundation has prioritized inclusive, community-driven programming that reflects the diverse needs of Carpinteria youth. From the design of the public skatepark to the launch of the Push Project, CSF has worked to eliminate barriers to participation by offering free programs, providing all gear and materials, and partnering directly with the Carpinteria Unified School District to reach students from low- to moderate-income households. We maintain a gender-balanced program environment, and our staff reflects the community we serve.

Looking ahead, CSF plans to expand program capacity, grow our team of diverse teaching artists and mentors, and deepen outreach to youth who are historically underrepresented in creative and recreational spaces. We're also exploring new partnerships with local schools and organizations to increase our year-round impact. Every step forward reflects our ongoing commitment to equity, access, and youth empowerment across Carpinteria. 5 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

Our administrative structure consists of our Board of Directors, our Executive Director, and our employees - including a camp director, 4 camp counselors, 2 program facilitators and 2 shop employees. We bring volunteers in as needed to work with students.

CSF's current operating budget is in very good standing, with strong fiscal oversight and diversified funding. We are on track to meet our $450,000 annual goal through a combination of foundation grants, private donations, and ongoing community support. Looking ahead, our funding outlook is strong, with multiple grant opportunities in progress and growing regional interest in youth-focused programs. In the long term, CSF aims to expand earned income through events and partnerships, while continuing to build reliable support from local government, private philanthropy, and institutional funders to ensure the sustainability of the Push Project and future initiatives.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

The Carpinteria Skate Foundation (CSF) is requesting $20,000 to support the hiring of specialized facilitators for our flagship after-school program, the Push Project. These funds will be used throughout the fiscal year to recruit, train, and retain teaching staff uniquely qualified to work with middle school-aged youth in a dynamic, nontraditional learning environment that blends skateboarding, creative self-expression, and social-emotional growth.

Push Project facilitators must bring more than technical skill-they must connect with students from a wide range of backgrounds and support a positive, inclusive culture. Our participants are highly diverse in terms of income, language, gender, and learning styles, and many face real barriers to belonging and expression. As such, we seek facilitators who are not only experienced in youth work but also culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and passionate about experiential education.

Grant funds will directly support facilitator wages, orientation, and ongoing professional development. This investment will allow us to maintain a low student-to-staff ratio, offer consistent mentorship, and deliver programming that feels both safe and personally meaningful to every student. With growing enrollment and increasing school referrals, this role is critical to maintaining the integrity and impact of the Push Project.

Ultimately, this funding supports CSF's broader mission: to create equitable access to creative, physical, and emotional development opportunities for all youth in Carpinteria, especially those who have been historically excluded from traditional after-school spaces.

Budget Table - Use of $20,000 Grant Funds
Expense Category Description Amount
Program Facilitator Wages Hourly compensation for specialized instructor(s) to co-lead Push Project $14,000
Staff Training & Orientation Onboarding, youth development training, trauma-informed practices $2,000
Professional Development Workshops or certifications (e.g., SEL, cultural competency, skate safety) $1,500
Program Planning & Evaluation Time for curriculum planning, student assessment, and team coordination $1,000
Payroll Taxes & Admin Support Related administrative costs, payroll processing $1 ,500 Total $20,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5 \ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: -~F=a~m=il..,_y~S~e~rv~i~ce~A_g=e~nc __ y,-.....=..of~S~a=n~t=a~B~a~r=ba=r=a~C~o~u=n=ty _______ _ Phone number: Email Address:

Name of 501 (c)(3) organization: Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County Mailing address: 123 West Gutierrez St.

City: Santa Barbara State: CA
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Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit)------------------------------- Contact person/Title: _____ P_a_u_l _K_a_ta_n ____ / ______________ _ Contact phone number (if different than above): _______________ _ Contact email (if different than above): __________________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $20,181,246. I _I xi Fiscal -or- Calendar 0 Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_3_0,_0_00_. ________________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

For over 100 years, FSA has been at the forefront of work to strengthen families, assist those in need, and build a healthy, resilient community. FSA's holistic approach pairs mental health services with basic needs assistance-helping individuals, children, families, and seniors with the resources needed to address immediate issues and prepare for long-term self-sufficiency. The people we serve typically face complex issues and barriers to accessing assistance-including poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, depression, cultural and linguistic barriers, and abusive relationships. Our core programs are: Family Support Services-including basic needs assistance, case management and parent education, Youth and Family Behavioral Health, School-Based Counseling, and Senior Services. All services are trauma-informed and focus on building resilience. FSA staff are highly qualified, bilingual, and culturally competent-with 54% of our therapists and 100% of our Family Advocates bilingual in English and Spanish. Services are delivered in safe and convenient locations countywide-including FSA offices in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Guadalupe-as well as being located at schools, homes, and via telehealth when needed. All services are offered free of charge in Spanish and English. Last year, FSA helped over 25,000 people in Santa Barbara County-from ages Oto 109. 91% of our clients were low or very low income, 84% Latino; and 100% at-risk.

Our work aligns with Carpinteria's Community Collaboration and Social Services Goals.

Mission: FSA strengthens and advocates for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

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July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

Impact
This request will augment funding to provide trauma-informed, resilience-oriented mental health services-in English and Spanish-for children, youth, and families in Carpinteria through our two core programs: Youth & Family Behavioral Health and School-Based Counseling. It will also support implementing a new model for sustainably funding future school-based counseling.

Urgent Need
Last year FSA was able to provide mental health counseling to over 130 students in Carpinteria Schools (See also Coastal View 10/2/24). This year, we will not be able to meet those numbers without additional funds. Needs are rapidly intensifying due to the enforcement of federal immigration policies and the concomitant social safety net funding cuts and claw-backs. Significant funding for school-based mental health counseling has been eliminated, including a $9 million US Department of Education Grant which funded school-based counseling in six local school districts including Carpinteria last year. Simultaneously, district budgets have been reduced so schools cannot contribute funds. Without new funding, many children, youth and their families will be left without this crucial support.
lnclusivity
FSA actively collaborates with many organizations to meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable members, including those who are undocumented and low-income. One hallmark of FSA is that we are not single-issue focused. We help all people who walk through our doors-using flexible private funding - for those who don't fit government contract parameters, and we continue to lead efforts to promote wellbeing county wide-for example the submission of the 9-million-dollar grant referenced above.
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July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

Structure
FSA is one of Santa Barbara County's oldest and most comprehensive social service non-profits. Our annual budget for FY24-25 was $20,181,246. We employ 200 staff and 30 volunteers. We have a typical leadership structure with one CEO, two Chief Strategy officers, Five Program Directors and a robust diverse Board of community leaders spanning the county. We have offices throughout the county including within the Carpinteria Children's Project.

Financial Standing
We are in excellent economic standing-maintaining strong infrastructure to secure revenue and diversify income streams. We are funded by a combination of government grants, private contributions, and earned income. FSA's Board, Finance Committee, and staff review monthly financials and monitor expenditures to ensure budget adherence. We monitor contract performance to ensure earnings of projected revenue. We contract with municipalities, school districts, Santa Barbara County, and other agencies; and, we manage multiple grants from private foundations including regularly applying for new opportunities.

In typical times we take steps to increase our financial reserves and ensure that we can maintain services and innovate for emergencies, not using our endowment for operations. In these uncertain times, with federal funding in jeopardy, we are ramping up efforts to leverage and identify other funding sources and partnership opportunities.

We are also asking our generous foundation partners for increased awards-so together we can remain a solid bulwark in Santa Barbara County against poverty, dislocation, and mental health challenges for families and individuals of all ages and diversities.
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Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

Request
We respectfully request a $30,000 grant to support the provision of youth mental health services through two of FSA's core programs: Youth & Family Behavioral Health and School-Based Counseling. Your generous investment will augment public funding and enable us to continue to provide trauma-informed, resilience-oriented counseling services in English and Spanish to vulnerable children and youth in Carpinteria K-12 schools. If awarded, this grant will supplement the personnel costs of therapeutic staff delivering services to Carpinteria residents.

Need
Currently, we are seeing concerning increases in stress at the family level due to forceful immigration practices and rising costs of living. Prior to the election, youth mental health was already a peak concern-with suicide being the second leading cause of death among California youth ages 10-19. Healthy Kids data (2023) also shows the seriousness of problems affecting local students: a sample of six SB County districts shows 12-23% of students have experienced frequent (elementary) or chronic (middle/high school) sadness in the past year, and 15-26% of 7th graders reported having considered suicide.

Programs
The trauma-informed support provided by FSA therapists is designed to assist children and youth experiencing emotional distress, which is often connected with learning loss, isolation, and underlying social emotional needs. Our therapists provide support where kids spend most of their time - at schools. We also provide services at home and via telehealth. Generally, the services provided by FSA school-based therapists are coordinated as part of each school's effort to support every student in being able to participate in and succeed academically.

School-Based Counseling (SBC) provides mental health therapy and skill building to children and teens-leading to improved classroom behavior, academic success, and overall wellbeing.

School-based Therapists (SBTs) are highly trained in an array of age appropriate, evidence-based interventions and modalities, as well as critical incident response. They serve as trusted and reliable allies for students, families, and staff, and are embedded at K-12 school sites in Carpinteria.

Youth & Family Behavioral Health (YFBH) provides children, youth, and their families with one-on-one therapeutic mental health counseling including crisis intervention and treatment for issues such as untreated/unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, and self-harming behavior. Counseling supports parents and caregivers in addressing the social and emotional needs of their children-which is especially helpful for those who have experienced toxic stress and/or multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences. Family members are also provided with mental health services or resource support and referrals as needed.
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FSA's work with families is essential to supporting the student. Our efforts focus on strength-based support, meeting families where they are, providing tools and encouragement, and presenting with unconditional positive regard. We refer students to higher levels of care for more intensive services as needed. We are also able to intervene when home/family situations are unsafe. Additionally, we collaborate with Carpinteria Children's Project (CCP) to receive families in need of counseling, as well as referring to CCP for those in need of concrete resource and wraparound support.

We should emphasize that given the current situation of fear and distrust in Carpinteria due to active ICE raids, students and their families will be needing more therapeutic services both in schools, via telehealth, and at home. These two programs will support both of those needs.

Goals

1. Ensure SBTs are available for any student in need of support-including those who are uninsured or who cannot safely apply for assistance at this time

2. Provide individual counseling to students and support parents/caregivers

3. Consult with teachers and administration about student emotional needs

4. Respond during crises and provide consultation and emotional support post-incident Outcomes and Evaluation
With this grant and available funding, we anticipate serving 80 families in Carpinteria in the coming year. Our outcomes include:

1. Students will show a decrease in post-traumatic stress symptoms. The posttraumatic stress symptoms are measured pre- and post-treatment using the evidence-based Children's Revised Impact of Events Scale-8 (CRIES-8).

2. Students will show a decrease in depression symptoms. Students' depression symptoms are measured pre- and post-treatment using the evidence-based Patient Health Questionnaire Modified for Adolescents (PHQ-A).

3. Students will show a reduction in emotional and behavioral problems after treatment.

The evidence-based Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) is used to screen students for clinical levels of emotional and behavioral problems.

4. Students will be satisfied with services received. Students complete the evidence-based Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) to measure satisfaction with services.

Therapeutic Process
Students are typically identified by classroom teachers, school staff/administration, parents, and self-referring. In addition to individual therapy, therapists also provide classroom presentations and consult with school site teams. Each school site has dedicated office space for one-on-one counseling sessions. Typically, students are seen once a week and those with higher needs twice weekly. The average length of time for students to stay in counseling is 12-16 weeks, with some staying longer as needed. The program operates on the school calendar, with additional days built in for therapists to prepare for the start of the school year and closeout at the end. 8 Scope of Work Continued (extra page, if needed):

Once services begin, SBTs discuss confidentiality, conduct a clinical assessment, administer a Pediatric Symptom Checklist, and develop an individualized treatment plan. The student's progress and treatment plan are continuously monitored and evaluated for improvement, alterations, and/or increases/decreases of services both by the SBT and their supervisor. SBTs and their supervisor meet weekly to review any risks, address concerns, and implement best practices for the client. Throughout treatment, SBTs continue to collaborate and support school staff and families and hold regular collateral family sessions.

During and after treatment, SBTs employ evidenced-informed assessment tools to gauge treatment efficacy and measure outcomes. This includes having teachers reevaluate student behavior and academic progress for baseline to end-of-treatment comparisons. We use proven evidence-based and ethical treatments and modalities to ensure the best possible outcomes for our student clients and their families. We keep all of our therapists and supervisors up to date with trainings, credentialling and access to state-of-the-practice resources.

Sustainability
As noted above, countywide funding for school-based therapy services have been dramatically cut. To address the deficit, FSA has been actively looking for new ways to fund these crucial services for our youth. This grant will go entirely to direct services in Carpinteria, and it will help us pilot a new funding strategy.

There is some MediCal funding available for school-based therapy-for therapeutic sessions only.

MediCal will not pay for essential coordinated care services including parent/teacher/school consultations, crisis response, urgent informal situations, training for parents or school staff, etc. Overall, MediCal funds will only pay approximately 40% to 50% of the total costs leaving a still significant deficit.

The approach FSA is piloting includes braiding CalAIM and MediCal funds with private sources to help maintain some school-based therapists going into next year. We are also working with our District partners to explore possibilities of providing counseling under the California Child & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative's fee schedule. The City of Carpinteria's support (along with the partners listed below) will allow us to optimize this model for the long-term. Additionally, your generous award will provide counseling for students without any insurance and/or those who feel unsafe applying for assistance during this uncertain time.

Partners
The funding situation for School Based Therapy throughout Santa Barbara County is in flux due to Federal budget cuts and reduced district budgets. FSA is committed to maintaining School Based Therapy services in these challenging times. We are seeking new partners and asking established partners for increased help. Generally, we believe we will have some gap funding for Carpinteria from the La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation, James S. Bower foundation, and the Women' Fund of Santa Barbara.

We are additionally reaching out to two other local foundations who have not yet committed.

Many Thanks
Thank you for your consideration of our request. Please feel free to contact our Director of Grants & Partnerships, Paul Katan, at [email protected] or 805-965-1001 ext. 1255, should you need anything or wish to schedule a meeting with us.

Sincerely,
Lisa Brabo
Chief Executive Officer
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Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5 \ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Phone number: Email Address:

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3 Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment
A. Family Baptist Church is a local family of Christ, composed of committed and equipped followers of Jesus, who seek to serve all of the families of our community with the Gospel in word and action.

B. For 72 years, our church has believed that we exist not just for our members, but to serve the broader Carpinteria community. In response to local needs, we've launched several initiatives that continue to make a positive impact. a. In 2020, we established Coastal Family Preschool to meet the rising demand for safe, high-quality preschool, infant, and toddler care. As one of the few childcare centers in the area, we are now working to expand our capacity to better serve families.
b. In 2021, we invested $20,000 to build a state-of-the-art outdoor basketball court-the only one of its kind in the area. Designed for community and youth use, the court promotes health and wellness for both young people and adults. c. In 2022, we launched Friday Feast, a free monthly community barbeque held on the last Friday of each month. Funded by our church, this event serves 180-200 hamburgers and 80-120 hotdogs along with sides and water. We welcome high school students, families, the homeless, migrant workers, and others in need of food and community.

C. Each of these efforts aligns with city goals to support youth, essential workers, and the unhoused, while addressing broader needs related to childcare, health, and wellness. All of our services are free and open to the entire community, and we remain committed to investing in initiatives that enhance the quality of life for all in Carpinteria.

Community Impact
A Community Impact and Needs Being Met
a. Coastal Family Preschool serves over 40 families, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children-including the largest infant care program in Carpinteria. We play a vital role in helping parents return to work after childbirth, supporting both families and local businesses. We are currently working to expand our infant capacity and are in a fundraising campaign to offer $67,000 in scholarships to make our preschool more affordable and accessible. We've already raised about half of that goal.
b. Our outdoor basketball courts offer a free, no-registration-needed space for community members of all ages and backgrounds. Families, friends, and older adults use the courts daily for fun, fitness, and connection. As the only public courts in the area, they have become a valuable resource for health and wellness across socioeconomic lines.
c. Friday Feast is a free monthly community meal open to all. Held on the last Friday of each month, we regularly serve youth after school, migrant workers heading home from work, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Along with food, we offer a warm welcome, building relationships and trust through consistent, caring presence.

B. Each of these initiatives reflects our church's commitment to serving the entire Carpinteria community. From childcare and physical wellness to food security and social connection, we strive to meet practical needs and improve quality of life. Our doors are open to all, and our programs aim to serve people of all walks of life.

Organ izationa I Information
A. Our church operates under the leadership of a Board of Elders, led by our pastor.

Financial oversight is managed by a separate Board of Trustees, overseeing the annual budgets for both the church and preschool. These budgets are reviewed by the Elders and then presented to the congregation for approval. Three staff pastors oversee the various ministries of the church, while our preschool is managed by a Director and supported by 10 staff members.

B. As a nonprofit, our church depends on the generous donations of our members to meet operational needs. In recent years, giving has steadily increased-up by approximately $50,000 since 2019-demonstrating strong community support and financial commitment. Additionally, our preschool has become a consistent source of income, contributing to the church's overall budget.

Since its launch five years ago, Coastal Family Preschool has generated a net profit of $61,811, all of which has been reinvested into the school to enhance its services. This financial stability allows us to continue providing essential childcare to local families while also supporting broader church initiatives.

With 72 years of proven commitment to serving the Carpinteria community and five successful years operating the preschool, we are confident in our long-term financial viability. As the preschool expands to meet growing demand, we anticipate continued increases in revenue and impact, strengthening our ability to serve the diverse and evolving needs of our city.

Scope of Work
Basketball Courts
In order to keep serving the community with a recreational basketball court that is open to all we need to have regular maintenance which contributes to the longevity of the court. We are currently needing to re-stripe the court in order to keep the basketball court visible and functional for our community. We are also in need of maintenance on the hoops and the lights that are attached to the top of the hoop for those who play in the evening. We are requesting $2000 in order to do the necessary work for the upkeep of the court. The bid we have received for the lines (attached) is $1800 and we approximate $200 for maintenance of the hoops and lights.

Total Request: $2000
a) Re-Striping the court
b) Maintenance of the physical hoops and lights
Friday Feast
One of the major needs of our Friday Feast community barbecue is a new grill to replace an older and smaller grill which we are currently using. A larger updated grill would enable us to be able to cook more food in a shorter amount of time to feed the amount of people who are coming to the barbecue. We are requesting $1600 for a grill which would enable us to better serve the community and meet council goals of engaging the community with food resources as well as serving our hard working migrant community members. We also are in need of four new easy up canopies that have been worn out from the three years of use during Friday Feast. The canopies provide shade in the parking lot for people to sit under and rest while eating a meal together. They are essential to promote communication and community engagement during the barbecue. The cost for four canopies will be $520.

Lastly, we are requesting $4000 for a tuff shed (quote attached) that will go in our parking lot that will enable us to store all of our necessary materials for Friday Feast and our basketball courts. The sheds will store our canopies, barbecues, tables, chairs, basketballs, and necessary supplies to continue serving our community in these specific ways.

Total Request: $6,120
a) Updated Grill
b) Canopy Shades
c) Tuff Shed Storage
Coastal Family Preschool
Coastal Family Preschool exists to support the workforce within the city of Carpinteria by providing essential childcare services for children 3 months through Kindergarten. We are currently seeking funds to develop our preschool outdoor classroom. We desire to create an outdoor space for the children in our care that highlights the beautiful natural space that we live in. Funds would be used to enhance outdoor learning centers; for example, creating space for additional gardening boxes to highlight our communities agricultural heritage, a large sand and water play zone to showcase the natural resources of our coastline, bicycle paths and other enriching activities that grow the minds and bodies of the youngest Carpinterians. In addition to our current fundraising efforts we are seeking $15,000 to assist in making this project possible.

Total Request: $15,000
a) Enhancing our outdoor learning center to better serve the children and families of Carpinteria.

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

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Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: Jamie Collins
Email Address
Name of 501(c)(3) organization: Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Mailing address: 5315 Foothill Rd
City: Carpinteria I State: _C_A ___ _ I Zip Code 93013
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): ________ _ Contact person/Title: _M_a_d_e_li_n_e_B_a_l_s_e ___ r /Development Director Contact email (if different than above):

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $1,SB0,400 I ✓ I Fiscal -or- Calendar Q Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_3_0_, 0_0_0 _____________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

A. Mission Statement:

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria's mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

B. Alignment with Community Priorities:

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria fulfills its mission through impactful programs that empower girls to achieve personal, social, political, and economic success. Girls Inc. plays a critical role in the lives of those we serve by providing high-quality programming for girls ages 4-18, young women ages 18-22, and their families. Our holistic approach helps girls value themselves, take risks, and develop their inherent strengths. We equip girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, so they grow up healthy, educated, and independent. In FY 2024-2025, Girls Inc. served 723 youth (boys and girls), providing over 34,000 hours of Strong, Smart, and Bold programming. With the City of Carpinteria' s support, Girls Inc. continues to serve the broader community through our community food pantry, resilience hub, and wraparound enrichment programs.

Our work directly supports the City of Carpinteria' s Community Collaboration priority by improving access to youth services, enhancing equity and inclusion for low-income families, and building local partnerships. Through our Social Services efforts-including after-school childcare, health and wellness programs, and a 24/7 community food pantry-we address urgent needs that go beyond the City's immediate scope. As the only licensed after-school provider in the area and a designated resilience hub for emergency preparedness, we are uniquely positioned to serve Carpinteria' s most vulnerable populations. Our monthly Family Engagement Nights and youth-centered community activities also foster collaboration and outreach in alignment with the City' s strategic goals.
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II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

A. Impact of Programs & Services:

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria's programming serves girls ages 4-18, young women ages 18-22, and their families, who are primarily low-income and Latino populations. Our after-school enrichment (ASE), summer day camp (SOC), and community-based programs reach over 3,000 unduplicated individuals annually. ASE includes homework help, mental health support, weekly STRONG curriculum, and hands-on STEM activities. SOC offers full-day programming focused on leadership, health, wellness, and college & career readiness. We also provide consistent access to food, helping families prioritize education and work. In total, our community outreach supports over 4,000 people annually. We also recently introduced Project Accelerate, a year-long mentorship program that provides career exploration, financial literacy, college and workforce readiness, and leadership development for young women ages 18-22. Participants gain the critical life skills and real-world tools they need to thrive beyond the classroom, with a community of support behind them.

B. Inclusion & Expansion Efforts:

Our foundational values of community and intentionality guide our work. We' ve expanded our programming to include young women ages 18-22 through Project Accelerate, and also include boys in our Healthy Sexuality and school-based programs. To address systemic inequities, we deliver wraparound services like our 24/7 food pantry and community resilience hub that benefit the entire Carpinteria community, not just our enrolled girls. We have also replaced our current fee-based model with a sliding scale structure to ensure long-term accessibility for all families, regardless of income. By intentionally designing programs that are non-stigmatizing and inclusive, we lower barriers to access and expand our impact across socio-economic lines.
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Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

A. Administrative & Governance Structure:

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is governed by a Board of Directors that meets monthly to oversee strategic and organizational operations. Board members serve on various committees and help ensure the integrity and prosperity of the organization.

Day-to-day operations are led by a professional staff. Our leadership team includes our Executive Director, Programs Director, Development Director, and Accounting and Operations Director. We currently have 11 full-time staff members and 8 part-time staff members. Our team is also supported by 75 volunteers who assist with the food pantry, fundraisers, and family engagement nights throughout the year.

B. Our 2025-2026 operating budget is $1,569,686. We have put an intentional effort into diversifying our streams of income to ensure long-term sustainability. Our revenue comes from program fees, facility rentals, grants, and individual contributions. In 2024-2025, our earned income from program fees and facility rentals was $433,486 and our government support totaled $366,999. A large majority of this government support was for a capital campaign to renovate our on-campus kitchen. For the upcoming year, government support is projected to be $90,000, which is in line with funding levels from previous years.
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Grant Application
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IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

Use of CSSG Funds:

CSSG funding will directly support the continuation of our core programming, including:

After-School Enrichment, Summer Day Camp and Project Accelerate: Supports staffing, curriculum materials, and supplies for health and wellness, mental health, and STEM programs.

Community Food Pantry: Helps maintain our 24/7 pantry operations, including the purchase of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and frozen foods. Also funds nutritional snacks and light meals for youth during after-school hours and school breaks.

Resilience Hub Operations: Assists in emergency preparedness training (e.g., CERT certification for staff), climate resilience discussions with parents, and resource distribution during extreme weather events.

These services allow Girls Inc. to remove barriers to success, address food insecurity, and provide accessible support for working families and vulnerable community members across Carpinteria.
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Key Program Objectives for FY 2025-26
Objective# 1: STRONG, SMART, BOLD: Girls Inc. focuses on physical and mental well being, supports girls' intellectual growth through academic enrichment, bolsters leadership skills, and encourages girls to advocate for themselves and their communities. The following outcomes show our positive impact on girls through our holistic approach in our after-school enrichment, summer day camp, and Project Accelerate program.

Metrics/KP I*:
11 85% of Girls Inc. after-school program participants report a positive experience. 11 Provide over 40,000 hours of Strong, Smart, and Bold programming per fiscal year.

Expected Outcomes (Targets/Impacts): Through our STRONG programming, participants will be exposed to three core areas--balanced nutrition, access to nature, and physical activity.

Through our SMART programming, participants are exposed to life-changing experiences, mentorships, and academic enrichment programs. Through our BOLD programming, participants engage in activities that help them evaluate and take healthy risks.

Objective# 2: COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: Our community food pantry is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring free food access for anyone in need in Carpinteria. Our food pantry also supports our efforts to provide nutritional snacks and light meals to our participants, particularly after school and during school breaks. Access to nutritional food is especially important after school and during breaks because for many children, access to consistent and nutritious food is not guaranteed outside of school hours.

Metrics/KP I*:
11 Conduct quarterly interviews of food pantry participants with 80% satisfaction rate. 11 Provide over 80,000 lbs. of rescued food to the community.

Expected Outcomes (Targets/Impacts): Through our community food pantry, we will combat food insecurity and increase our food rescue capacity to meet the needs of our families and the greater community.

Objective# 3: RESILLENCE HUB:

Metrics/KP I*: Girls Inc. of Carpinteria' s community resilience hub will serve as a vital safety net during rain events, floods, mudslides, heatwaves, and fires. As the only designated resilience hub in Carpinteria, Girls Inc. Is actively bolstering its emergency response and preparedness preparations.

Metrics/KP ls:
11 80% of staff is CERT trained through the City of Carpinteria. 11 Conduct two climate resilience discussions with our parents to ensure they are prepared and have resources for environmental disasters.

Expected Outcomes (Targets/Impacts): Through our resilience hub training and preparation, we will be able to respond effectively to the community's emergency needs. 8 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

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Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5 \ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: Hospice of Santa Barbara
Email Address:

Name of 501(c)(3) organization: Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc.

Mailing address: 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100
Santa Barbara CA City:______ I State: ____ _ Zip Code 931 03 Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): ________ _ C IT. 1 Heather Stevenson I Grants Manager ontact person It e: ____________________ _ Contact phone number (if different than above): _____________ _ Contact email (if different than above): _n_l_a ______________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

A. Mission Statement
Hospice of Santa Barbara's mission is to care for anyone experiencing the impact of a life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one-free of charge.

B. Alignment with Community Priorities
At Hospice of Santa Barbara, we believe no one should have to face grief or serious illness alone. Through our Compassionate Care of Carpinteria program, we offer free bereavement counseling for children, teens, and adults, as well as critical wraparound support for those living with life-threatening illness. We serve grieving students on local school campuses, low-income seniors managing illness, and families navigating the heartbreak of loss. We also help local residents complete advance care directivesoffering peace of mind for families making difficult decisions.

Our services directly support the City Council's goals around equity, inclusion, outreach, and collaboration. We work in close partnership with Carpinteria Unified School District, AgeWell, and local nonprofits to reach those most in need-including Spanish-speaking families, isolated elders, and children who might otherwise be left to grieve alone.

We're also there during community crises-offering immediate, on-the-ground grief support when tragedy strikes. And we help fill critical gaps that fall outside the City's direct reach-like transportation, caregiver respite, and end-of-life planning.

We're grateful for the opportunity to support the health and resilience of the Carpinteria community, and we look forward to continuing this essential work together. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

A. Program Impact on the Community
Through Compassionate Care of Carpinteria, Hospice of Santa Barbara provides vital, no-cost services to people in Carpinteria who are facing serious illness or grief. In the coming year, we plan to serve at least 230 local residents-including children, teens, adults, and seniors-through a combination of bereavement counseling, Patient Care Services, and advance care planning.

Our programs meet critical mental health and wellness needs across the lifespan. We provide grief counseling for children and teens at four Carpinteria schools, offer support groups and one-on-one therapy for grieving adults, and support families dealing with life-threatening illness-helping with everything from care navigation and emotional support to transportation and grocery delivery.

We especially focus on underserved community members: in recent years, 60% of Carpinteria children we served were Latino, and many came from low-income households. Our bilingual staff and culturally responsive approach help us reduce health disparities and provide a trusted bridge between families and care.

B. Commitment to Inclusion and Expanding Impact
We are always looking for ways to increase access and deepen our community roots.

Recent efforts include holding a free community breakfast where organizations can learn about what we have to offer; providing more bilingual services; collaborating with AgeWell on elder outreach; and launching a Carpinteria-specific newsletter to ensure that more people are aware of what we have to offer. Our aim is to be wherever people are hurting-and to ensure they know we're here for them.

By meeting people where they are and offering services in both English and Spanish, we're building a more compassionate, inclusive Carpinteria, one family at a time. 5 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

A. Governance Structure
Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is a 51-year-old nonprofit governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. CEO David Salberg leads a team of 48 staff and 115 trained volunteers, who provided over 3,386 hours of service last year, valued at over $113,000 in staff savings. Volunteers assist with patient needs, co-lead grief groups, and offer companionship through programs like No One Dies Alone.

B. Budget and Finances
HSB's current operating budget is $4.69 million. The majority of our funding comes from the Santa Barbara Hospice Foundation, individuals, foundations, and local government, including the Cities of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Goleta, and Santa Barbara County. While we don't receive direct federal funding, we are monitoring how federal cuts could eventually affect local budgets. We're also beginning to feel indirect effects. A couple of foundations have reduced their giving to us in order to redirect funds toward organizations that have taken major hits to their government funding. We completely understand that shift, but it does create a ripple effect for programs like ours.

We anticipate increased pressure on our Patient Care Services program, which serves mostly low-income individuals. As public benefits like housing, food assistance, and clinics are reduced, our clients will face greater hardship and need more help accessing basic resources. Simultaneously, demand for our bereavement counseling is likely to rise, as preventable deaths among vulnerable populations increase. We are preparing for this shift and investing in fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and infrastructure to meet growing community need.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

Funds would be used to support all services offered through Compassionate Care of Carpinteria as described below.

GOALS FOR 2025-26
We will serve a total of 230 Carpinterians, broken down as follows:
• 45 Carpinteria children/teens receive bereavement counseling • 75 Carpinteria adults receive bereavement counseling
• 35 Carpinteria patients & 45 family members receive help through Patient Care Svcs. • 30 Carpinterians complete the MyCare advance care planning document, with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking Carpinterians.

PATIENT CARE SERVICES
When people hear the word "hospice," they usually picture someone dying in a bed, surrounded by nurses and medical equipment. At Hospice of Santa Barbara, we're not the ones around the patient's bed-instead, we surround the patient's life. Our Patient Care Services team helps hold the pieces together when everything feels like it's falling apart. Our job is to ensure that patients get the care they need while maintaining a sense of control. We do this by helping them understand their treatment options, get to medical appointments, and face the hard conversations that come with serious illness. We take care of the everyday things-like groceries, rides, and paperwork-so they can focus on what matters most: time with loved ones, peace of mind, and living each day with dignity.

In 2024-25, we served 21 Carpinteria patients and their 30 immediate family members.

Our goal is to make the process of navigating a life-threatening illness easier for the patient and their family to improve their quality of life. Our services help patients:
• Overcome language or cultural barriers to understanding their illness and treatment. • Receive financial benefits while going through treatment so they can afford housing, food, medication, or child care.
• Find affordable transportation so they don't miss critical medical appointments. • Effectively understand and navigate their illness and treatment. • Receive volunteer support for errands, groceries, companionship, and respite for caregivers.
• Prepare emotionally, financially, and logistically for the death of a loved one. • Access counseling and develop skills such as household management after a spouse dies.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILY BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING
At Hospice of Santa Barbara, we recognize that grief impacts the entire family system, and that timely, compassionate support can make all the difference. According to the 2025 Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model, one in 13 children in California will experience the death of a parent or sibling before turning 18. That number doubles by age 25. Without specialized grief counseling, these experiences can contribute to lifelong challenges, including poor health, academic struggles, and emotional distress.

Sadly, children who have lost a parent or a sibling are often called "forgotten mourners." Young children do not usually express emotions using words, and teenagers tend to avoid talking about a death so as not to upset other family members.

This can cause adults to wrongly assume that they are fine. So children are often left to grieve alone, which can cause them to withdraw, regress developmentally, do poorly in school, take drugs, become depressed or suicidal, or engage in self-harm.

To support young people who have experienced a loss, we provide individual counseling in our offices in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria and on school campuses, including Aliso Elementary, Canalino Elementary, Carpinteria High School, and Carpinteria Middle School. The goal of grief therapy for young people is to provide a safe space for emotional expression, promote healthy coping mechanisms, and facilitate resilience. Through age-appropriate interventions, we aim to address unexpressed emotions, prevent prolonged grief, and mitigate the risk of behavioral and academic issues. Our therapists also work closely with caregivers to support the child's healing process and promote a supportive environment at home. In 2024-25, we served 21 young Carpinterians ages 4-24 and their family members.

ADULT BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING
Grief can profoundly affect adults, disrupting their emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being. Loss often triggers intense sadness, anxiety, despair, and social withdrawal, impairing daily functioning. Sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and fatigue are common physical manifestations. Adults may have trouble concentrating, memory lapses, and reduced decision-making abilities due to the overwhelming nature of grief. Prolonged grief can lead to depression, substance abuse, and health complications. Without adequate support and coping mechanisms, grief may impede personal growth and hinder the ability to navigate life's challenges effectively.

HSB's therapists offer a hand through the journey of grief to help those who are suffering find meaning in their lives again. In addition to individual counseling, our professionally-facilitated groups offer healing to those who have lost a spouse, parent, friend-or even a pet. The goal of grief therapy is to help adults navigate their complex emotions while gaining insight, validation, and understanding of their own journey with grieving. Within a supportive therapeutic relationship, adults can explore their pain, confront unresolved issues, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. In 2024-25, we served 41 Carpinteria adults.
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ADVANCE CARE PLANNING
We are working to increase the number of people who complete the MyCare Advance Directive document. Most people do not have such a document, which can cause patients to receive medical care they don't want, or cause strife if family members don't agree on how to proceed when a loved one is incapacitated. The percentage of Latino community members who have an advance directive in place is even lower than the general population. Our services are offered in Spanish and are culturally relevant to improve understanding of and completion rates for advance directives. In 2024-25 we helped 48 Carpinterians complete their MyCare document.

EXPANDING OUR REACH IN CARPINTERIA
In 2025, we have been actively working to strengthen relationships in the Carpinteria community through a number of targeted outreach efforts:

Community Breakfast
We hosted a free community breakfast on April 15, bringing together a total of 7 4 Carpinterians. We had representatives from government agencies, businesses, and non-profits, including Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Department, Doctors Without Walls, Girls Inc., Friendship Center, HopeNet, Peoples Self-Help Housing, Sansum Clinic, the Mayor of the City of Carpinteria, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Food bank, Carpinteria Arts Center, and Citizen's Business Bank. The goal of the breakfast was to raise awareness about the range of support we offer and to build stronger connections with those who live and work in Carpinteria. We believe that this kind of personal, grassroots engagement will help increase both community trust and the number of local referrals we receive.

Partnership with Carpinteria AgeWell
Our ongoing collaboration with AgeWell has provided another meaningful entry point into the community. Several of our dedicated volunteers now help co-facilitate a peer-led support group for older adults in Carpinteria, which not only expands access to emotional support but also reinforces our commitment to meeting people where they are-literally and figuratively.

Carpinteria-Specific Newsletter
To keep the community informed, we are launching a new quarterly newsletter tailored specifically for Carpinteria residents. This newsletter will highlight local programming, share stories, and ensure that residents remain connected to the services and support available to them.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July JP\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: HopeNet of Carpinteria
Name of 501(c)(3) organization: Mental Wellness Center
Mailing address: 617 Garden Street
Santa Barbara City: _____ _ State: CA I Zip Code 931 Q1 Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): __ _ ___ __ _ Contact personmtle: Amrita M. Salm/ President
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Contact phone number (if different than above): _________ ____ _ Contact email (if different than above): ___________ _____ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $3,843.78 I I Fiscal -or- Calendar 0_ Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_3_, 4_2_6_. ___ _ _________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1,000 to $30,000 Continue to next page
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

HopeNet of Carpinteria's activities align directly with the City of Carpinteria's strategic priority to enhance the quality of life for all residents and to enhance public outreach and education. Mental health is a fundamental element of well-being, safety and connection. HopeNet addresses suicide prevention and mental health awareness while encouraging and supporting community resilience.

HopeNet of Carpinteria does not provide direct services such as counseling, rather we focus on suicide prevention strategies and awareness by providing resources that give community members needed information to seek professional help for themselves or others, reduces stigma about mental health and encourages connection to others, rather than isolation.

HopeNet of Carpinteria strives to serve residents of all demographic and age categories as anxiety, depression and suicide are public health hazards.

Grant funds from the City allow HopeNet to sustain and expand initiatives that serve the Carpinteria community, including:
• Distribution of suicide prevention wallet cards in English and Spanish to increase access to life-saving information and services.
• Promotion of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, ensuring that residents know where to turn in moments of crisis.
• Annual Candlelight Vigil on World Suicide Prevention Day, providing space for remembrance, healing, sharing and hope.
• Mental Health & Wellness Faire brings agencies and organizations to Carpinteria to share resources.
• Collaboration with and outreach to local, county and national organizations. • Participation in May Mental Health Awareness Month through publication of newspaper articles on mental health and coordinating the county "Light Up Green" campaign. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

Populations Served:

HopeNet's programs are designed to create and maintain a broad and lasting impact on the entire Carpinteria community by addressing mental health needs across all ages, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds. We believe suicide prevention and mental health support must be accessible, inclusive and community-wide to be effective.

Past Efforts/Future Plans:

As the mental health needs have changed over the last 15 years we have responded by expanding our services and out-reach activities to include higher risk populations (seniors, youth & Spanish speaking populations), having more bi-lingual materials and doing more outreach to these groups. We work closely with other organizations. We have prioritized engagement with young people through school partnerships, targeted messaging (adding the QR code & 988 number to our cards) and work more directly with seniors.

Needs Being Met:

Addressing the need for resources on mental health services, both crisis and preventive, we help the community reduce suicide attempts, reduce mental health stigma through information & communication to foster a healthier, more connected & caring community.

Key Areas of Impact:
• Awareness and Early Intervention: HopeNet ensures residents can recognize early warning signs and access life-saving support through the distribution of suicide prevention wallet cards, in Spanish & English, making presentations to local organizations and promoting the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. • Providing Resources and Support: From our inception, in 2012, HopeNet has focused on suicide prevention, advocacy and awareness. Our annual Candlelight Vigil/Mental Health and Wellness Faire, publication of articles and participation in May Mental Health Awareness Month provide safe spaces for dialogue and healing, encouraging & normalizing mental health conversations, reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking behaviors. • Strengthening the Mental Health Safety Net: By collaborating with Carpinteria's public and private schools, youth groups and seniors and many local & county nonprofits and government organizations we have extended resources into all corners of the community. As a result we have become more inclusive and expanded our community impact.
• Education and Empowerment: Our outreach activities and resources increase community understanding of the warning signs of suicide, how one can help, reduce stigma and help residents avail themselves of support services.

Future Plans for Greater Inclusion:

We are planning to host several mental health workshops for Spanish-speaking families, many who are undocumented, with young children with a specific focus on early prevention, parental support and culturally relevant strategies for promoting emotional well-being. 5 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

A. Adminstrative & Governance Structure: ,
HopeNet is driven by the needs of our community and approaches problem-solving and change by communication and consensus.

Our elected officers are: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. HopeNet is . run entirely by our board members (presently there are 12) and the assistance of local volunteers (numbers vary by event) including Rotary, Carp Arts Center, Carpinteria Senior Citizens, Inc. and other groups and organizations. We have no paid staff except a young, Carp woman who maintains our website for approximately 25 hours of work per year.

B. Operating Budget, etc.

HopeNet of Carpinteria is a grass-roots organization with an operating budget primarily of the grant monies from the City of Carpinteria. Occasionally, we have received donations from individuals and organizations, between one dollar (tip jar) and one - five hundred dollars, in honor of the donor's deceased sister.

From the Community Services grant, we pay for printing our wallet sized cards for distribution, purchase one-day insurance, ads for our annual Candlelight Vigil/Mental Health and Wellness Faire, minimal office supplies, website hosting and maintenance.

Our future outlook and long-term financial viability are based on receiving City grant monies (for the last few years, approximately $2,000) and small donations. We have no earned income.

Board members pay for refreshments for events, copying, ink cartridges, paper products and many volunteer hours monthly.

We have no private/government support other than what has been stated above. 6 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

HopeNet of Carpinteria traditionally does the following activities that are included in the Community Services grant including:

1.Printing of wallet sized suicide prevention cards in Spanish & English for distribution to schools, churches & businesses;

2. Organizing the Annual Candlelight Vigil on World Suicide Prevention Day and our Mental Health & Wellness Faire at the Carp Arts Center is a way to continue to support our community with information, support and healing. This involves about half of the budget, as of last year, to pay for liability insurance & ads in Coastal View News, also allows members/volunteers of other organizations to interact & share information. About 12 organizations attend;

3. Website Maintenance this year includes more hours as the website is being re-imagined and improved;

4. Because attendance at the annual Out of Darkness Walk, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a great opportunity to meet & support both survivors and volunteers of many suicide prevention groups this year we are including this expense that we have been paying for ourselves over the last few years.

5. We continue to attend and speak at many other events and organizations distributing our cards and other resources to educate community members (Rotary Club meetings, Carp Woman's Club, Arts & Crafts event in May at the Arts Center, Health Faire at Carp Children's Project, etc.).

We also write five viewpoint articles for Coastal View News in May. One board member has a quarterly column on mental health issues.

Last year, 2024·25, we were able to fund an afternoon workshop, conducted by YouthWell, for CMS eighth graders to prepare them for entering high school. We worked in partnership with Carp Middle School and Youth Well while utilizing some of the donations we had available.

In an effort to respond to the changing mental health needs of our community, HopeNet has included in this year's grant request, workshops for children and parents at Carp Children's Project (CCP) who are dealing with anxiety, uncertainty and fear due to immigration policies by the federal government.

A number of agencies (BeWell, FSA, CALM, Carp Community Library, etc.) and independent licensed therapists have offered their services pro-bona to CCP. CCP would provide the administrative coordination of the workshops, the venue, flyers, recruitment of families to attend workshops and additional services (mental health, food, library cards & books and other support) as needed. CCP has already engaged a therapist for Medi-Cal clients, once a week to support parents & families that can handle up to 40 referrals.

The first workshop would be for Spanish speaking families and be divided into two sections: one for children which would involve dealing with feelings & fears through play/talk therapy; another for parents to provide the skills and training to help parents talk about immigration, ICE activities and how they will deal with it, in efforts to lessen post-traumatic stress and depression. Immediately after the workshop sessions other support would be provided including, but not limited to, transportation to & from CCP (provided by Drivers Listos), food distribution, on-the spot library cards & borrowing Spanish language children's books and other individual support services.

The second workshop would be for the allies of the families affected by current immigration raids, to help them understand the needs of the those directly affected and how they can provide support and assistance. A second workshop would be available for local, English speaking children.

These activities are a collaborative effort, that would be administratively coordinated by Carpinteria Children's Project and HopeNet of Carpinteria, working with local agencies and individuals offering their services pro bona or working with MediCal clients and helping to make Carpinteria a safer place for all residents, including our neighbors and workers, many of whom are undocumented, who are integral and valued members of our community.

Request tor Funds through the Community Services Budget, 2025-2026 1 . Printing 2,000 wallet-sized suicide prevention cards in English & Spanish - $340.

2. Website Maintenance(@ $35. per hour) 22 hrs. X $35 - $770. (part of these expenses are for re-building our website)

3. Candlelight Vigil Liability Insurance (1-day event) - $227. (this insurance is required for us to do public programs)

4. Candlelight Vigil/Mental Wellness Faire Publicity $450. (we place two ads in CVN to promote the event and increase awareness, education and empowerment of the community. These ads are also made into flyers that are distributed through CUSD and throughout the community)

5. Office Supplies (name tags, etc.)

6. Registration for Out of Darkness Walk

7. Workshops for children & parents of Carp Children's Project

8. Website Hosting (domain name)

9. Pool banner fee ($30.X 2)
TOTAL
$ 50.
$125.
$1,200.
$204.
$ 60.
$3,426.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: Ernie Merlan
Name of 501(c)(3) organization: _M_u_ra_li_s_m _____________ _ Mailing address: 4804 Laurel Canyon Blvd #104
C. Valley Village CA Ity: ______ I State: _____ _ I Zip Code 91607 Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit)
Contact person/Title: Ernie Merlan / Executive Director Contact phone number (if different than above): _____________ _ Contact email (if different than above): _______________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $429' 956 I D Fiscal -or- Calendar 1l]_ Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_1_4_,_8_8_0 ____________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

Muralism empowers artists with disabilities to transform communities through vibrant, inclusive murals.

Muralism's mission is rooted in community engagement, equity, and empowerment-- values that strongly align with the Carpinteria's Community Services Support Grant program goals. By creating collaborative public murals, we facilitate inclusive participation across age, ability, and background. Our proposed Carpinteria mural will bring together community members and artists-- including artists with disabilities-- for a shared experience of creativity and connection.

The proposed mural project addresses key priorities set by the CSSG, including:

Community Collaboration & Events: Community members will be engaged to collaborate on the painting of the mural. Community Paint Days scheduled during the project will provide the opportunity for folks to gather together and contribute to the beautification of the community.

Equity & Inclusion: Muralism's model directly supports people with disabilities by providing meaningful employment, vocational training, and public visibility for their contributions.

Health & Wellness: Public art contributes to mental health, community pride, and neighborhood beautification-- fostering a more vibrant and connected city. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

A. Community Impact:

This mural project will bring together the Carpinteria community through a shared act of creativity in the heart of Carpinteria. By engaging residents, local partners, and artists-- including artists with disabilities-- we'll create a vibrant public artwork that celebrates the city. The mural will provide a platform for inclusion, education, and civic pride. Community paint days will offer opportunities for hands-on participation, building connections across generations and backgrounds. The completed mural will serve as a lasting symbol of Carpinteria's commitment to accessibility, equity, and collaboration.

We specifically aim to reach:

People with disabilities: by creating inclusive employment and visibility; Youth, families, seniors, and general residents: by offering a welcoming and participatory experience that enhances wellbeing, connection, and cultural expression.

B. Past Efforts and Future Plans:

Muralism was founded to create inclusive pathways for artists with disabilities to share their talents and engage meaningfully with the public. Over the past six years, we've completed over 100 murals across Southern California, with a staff of whom more than 70% identify as disabled. We actively partner with schools, nonprofits, and government agencies to design projects that meet community needs and uplift underrepresented voices.

Looking ahead, we plan to expand our impact in Santa Barbara County, continuing to offer collaborative mural projects that bring people together, beautify public space, and champion access and inclusion for all.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

A. Administrative and Governance Structure:

Muralism is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit based in Los Angeles County with a mission to connect artists with disabilities to the community through public art. The organization is led by a small administrative team, including an Executive Director, Director of Programs & Operations, and Project Manager. We currently employ around 10 muralists, most of whom identify as disabled or neurodivergent. We also regularly engage community participants-- typically 2500+ annually-- during community paint days, school workshops, and special events. Muralism is governed by a diverse Board of Directors that meets quarterly and plays an active role in strategic planning, fundraising, and oversight.

B. Financial Status and Outlook:

Muralism operates with an annual budget of approximately $500,000, supported by a mix of project revenue (contracts with schools, municipalities, and nonprofits), municipal & foundation grants, and individual donations.

We are currently in a stable financial position and actively pursuing diversified support, including corporate sponsorships, government grants, and donor engagement campaigns. With over 100 completed murals and a growing reputation for inclusive, community-based art, Muralism is well-positioned for sustainable growth. We are committed to expanding our reach-- including in Carpinteria-- and building long-term financial viability while continuing to serve both artists with disabilities and the broader community.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

Muralism proposes to use Carpinteria's Community Services Support Grant funds to design and install a public mural at 771 Linden Avenue, located in the courtyard of the Laughing Buddha in Carpinteria. The project will activate the approximately 480 sq. ft. brick wall that is already in need of repainting. This highly visible mural will celebrate the nature and cultural identity of Carpinteria while engaging the public in the creative process.

The mural design will feature an underwater welcome sign, with directional arrows pointing to Carpinteria and Anacapa Island. Surrounding the sign will be marine life emblematic of the area, including a dolphin and an iconic seal from the local rookery, set among the vibrant flora and fauna of Carpinteria's kelp beds. The style will be similar to the Carpinteria Boathouse mural that we completed in 2021.

The project will include:

Design and transfer of the mural artwork, including adaptive paint-by-number outlines; 2-3 Public paint days with an expected turnout of 100-200 community members, including families, youth, and seniors;
Employment and training for Muralism's team of artists with disabilities Finishing processes, including final detailing and a protective anti-graffiti clear coat.

We currently charge $26/sq ft for mural painting and $5/sq ft for the graffiti protection clearcoat, totaling $14,880 in direct project costs. Carpinteria's CSSG funds will directly support artist wages, community engagement, materials, and protective finishing.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: Reel Guppy Outdoors Inc
Email Address:

Name of 501(c)(3) organization: Reel Guppy Outdoors Inc.

M .1. dd 2741 Victoria Ave., Suite D aI mg a ress: ______________________ _ City: Oxnard I State: CA I Zip Code 93035
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): ________ _ C t t /T·ti Kevin Brannon 1Founder & Executive Director on ac person I e: ____________________ _ Contact email (if different than above)

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $138,142 I D Fiscal -or- Calendar _0 Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_2_4_,2_5_0 _____________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

Our Mission is to empower and to inspire youth, families, and our community to be impactful in the world through education and personal development. Our Vision is to unify all individuals as passionate stewards affecting positive change for their environment and our world.

Reel Guppy Outdoors aligns strongly with Carpinteria's community priorities by delivering inclusive, educational, and environmentally focused programming for youth and families.

Our mission to empower individuals through education and personal development complements the city's goals of enhancing community well-being, sustainability, and public engagement-especially with youth and underserved communities.

Our Carpinteria-based initiative includes beach clean-ups and surf fishing integrated with citizen science activities and environmental education, and supported by experts from NOAA and the Department of Fish & Wildlife. By involving families from across the Carpinteria Unified School District, we will foster stewardship, leadership, and access to coastal experiences. Activities include science journaling, documentary production, and conservation-based competitions that inspire youth to become environmental changemakers.

This initiative supports Carpinteria's efforts to enhance recreational access, protect the environment, and build regional collaboration. Our partnerships with local schools, and city leaders-along with Spanish-language outreach-ensure inclusivity and broad community engagement. Filming and public broadcasting of student-led conservation work amplifies transparency, inspires civic pride, and deepens connection to Carpinteria's natural identity.

Through this program, we aim to strengthen Carpinteria's small-town character while investing in the next generation of environmental stewards and community leaders. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

Carpinteria's ~13,000 residents are 48.8% Hispanic/Latino and 20.4% youth. With 6% living below the poverty line and 2,091 K-12 students districtwide, there is strong demand for accessible, bilingual environmental education and career pipelines.

ReelGuppy Outdoors will meet these needs through nine months of monthly beach clean ups and surf fishing days incorporating citizen science journals and trash collecting tournaments, and student led film projects. Guest experts from NOAA and Department of Fish & Wildlife educators will help deepen scientific understanding, while family focused scheduling ensures broad participation across Latino, migrant, and Spanish speaking households. By partnering with Carpinteria Middle School and engaging with all six district schools for outreach, we fill critical gaps in outdoor learning, civic engagement, and workforce readiness.

Building on collaborations with JusticeOutside and Mixteco/lndfgena Community Organizing Project, we provide bilingual materials, disability accommodations, and family-friendly scheduling. A new PortnflBlueneme funded internship pipeline will recruit diverse local youth into paid roles, enhancing leadership and job skills. This program will broaden our impact in Carpinteria, deepen our relationship with the entire Unified School District, encourage engagement of youth and families in other Reel Guppy Outdoors programs, and establish regular programming and community interest that can be expanded in future years. These strategies will broaden our reach, cultivate lifelong environmental stewards and create sustainable pathways to marine science related careers throughout Carpinteria and our region.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

Reel Guppy Outdoors operates with a dedicated team of six staff -a full time Executive Director, a Data & Operations Manager, three part time Program Assistants, and one Momentum Innovative Disability Services job placement program employeeand supported by 25 volunteers including interns from local schools and nonprofits. A seven member Board of Directors, chaired by our Founder/Executive Director, provides strategic oversight. This diverse team structure ensures strong leadership, high quality programming, and deep community engagement to advance Reel Guppy's mission of environmental education and access for all.

Current Status:
• Budget vs. YTD: FY2D25 expenses align with our $237,000 budget; we've raised $222,259 toward a $248,800 revenue goal and are on track to exceed it. • Revenue Mix: 20% from restaurant fundraisers and individual/recurring gifts; 8Gro from grants and contracts (Justice Outside; Calpine/Clean Energy Alliance; Ventura County Probation; Ventura County Credit Union; Cl Harbor Foundation; Cal Chamber; Port of Hueneme; City of Port Hueneme).
• Reserves: Two months of operating expenses in unrestricted reserves.

Future Outlook:

We've secured new grants for three program expansions (Creative Cinematic & Multimedia Arts; Oceans of Opportunity; Research & Exploration) and a Port of Hueneme-funded internship partnership, with multi year commitments from core funders. Year to date revenue is 65% above FY2D24, aligning with our strategic plan benchmarks.

Long Term Viability:

Through revenue diversification-bolstering fundraisers, individual giving, and corporate/government grants-alongside quarterly financial forecasting and proactive risk management, we maintain healthy reserves and sustain growth. Ongoing partnerships position us to expand impact well beyond 2026. 6 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

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Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

Reel Guppy Outdoors (RGO) respectfully submits this Scope of Work for the Carpinteria Community Services Support Grant (CSSG), outlining our planned activities and budget expenditures for the 2025-2026 program year. This project directly supports youth and families in Carpinteria through outdoor education, environmental stewardship, and citizen science, while promoting access, inclusion, and community collaboration.

Oceans of Opportunity Hooked on Nature Program
Program Overview (September 2025 - May 2026)
RGO will deliver a series of hands-on, outdoor learning experiences to engage Carpinteria youth and families in beach ecology, sustainable fishing, and coastal conservation. Over the nine-month period, the program will include:
• 4 Beach Clean-ups and 3 Surf Fishing Days (~25 participants per event), held monthly • Oceans of Opportunity Trash Collecting Tournament encouraging friendly environmental competition
• Guest Speakers from agencies such as NOAA, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Park Rangers
• Citizen Science Journals to track trash collected, wildlife observed, and environmental data
• Film and Media documentation created in partnership with Carpinteria Middle School and shared through school bulletins, YouTube Shorts, and SBTV Events will be marketed citywide and held every 3rd Saturday to accommodate family schedules. The program will specifically outreach to families through Carpinteria Middle School and all six district schools, with emphasis on serving those with barriers to access such as Latino/migrant communities and providing bilingual access to materials. Events are free to families and RGO will provide all fishing gear and event day refreshments as in-kind.

Participants will complete activity books and short science logs after each event, helping reinforce learning. The program will include achievement-based awards and could offer school credit in partnership with Carpinteria educators if desired. 7 Scope of Work Continued (extra page, if needed):

A. Use of CSSG Funds ($24,250)

1. Salaries - $20,000
Executive Director - $13,000
The Executive Director will lead overall program management, including marketing, school and city coordination, event planning, education delivery, and preparation of materials.

This position is also responsible for maintaining relationships with school district contacts and city partners and ensuring inclusive access for Spanish-speaking families.

Film and Production Assistant - $4,500
This staff member will support pre-production planning, filming, and post-production editing of program content, guiding student-led projects, including YouTube shorts and SBTV content. They will work closely with the Carpinteria Middle School video production class to integrate their curriculum.

Program Assistants - $2,500
Two or more program assistants will assist with event set-up, clean-up, participant support, activity facilitation, and data collection.

2. Materials & Supplies - $4,250
Educational Materials & Printing - $2,000
Funds will support the printing of Citizen Science Journals and six original RGO environmental activity books (including Let's Go Catch a Memory, Let's Explore the Channel Islands, Kelp Forest, Pier Critters, Whales and Friends, and Coastal Critters), which help reinforce environmental literacy, science learning, and place-based education.

Coastal Clean-up Supplies -$500
Purchase of eco-friendly trash bags, gloves, grabbers/pickers, and containers to support community clean-up activities safely and effectively.

Achievement Awards - $1750
Awards such as $25 AFCO gift cards (donated in-kind), plaques, certificates, and small recognition items will be used to motivate participants during the Trash Collecting Tournament and to recognize outstanding contributions and learning outcomes among students.

The requested CSSG funding of $24,750 will enable Reel Guppy Outdoors to expand its successful, culturally responsive programming in Carpinteria, engage youth and families in environmental education and stewardship, and create a shared experience that enhances both learning and community well-being. This initiative builds upon strong partnerships with the Carpinteria Unified School District and aligns directly with the City's strategic goals around environmental sustainability, inclusion, youth engagement, and regional collaboration.
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Goal Objective Alignment wi1:h Carpinteria
Strategic Priorities

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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Email Address:

N f 501 ( )(3) . t· Santa Barbara County Trails Council ame o c orgarnza 10n: _________________ _ Mailing address: PO Box 22352
Santa Barbara CA City:______ I State: _____ _ I ZipCode 93121 Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit):

Contact person/Title: Mark Wilkinson/ Executive Director Contact phone number (if different than above): _____________ _ Contact email (if different than above): _______________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $399, 182 I D Fiscal -or- Calendar 1l]_ Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_6_, Q_Q_Q _____________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

We are requesting partial funding for a community asset mapping initiative to create an interactive online map of natural, cultural, and historic resources in Carpinteria and the surrounding area. This project is a foundational step in defining a path for the community's future growth and preservation.

Our "Explore Carpinteria" initiative, which is deeply rooted in community involvement, will use extensive public outreach and education (City Goal 1) to create an online map that catalogs the community's physical assets. These assets include natural heritage like parks, trails, and open spaces; cultural heritage like arts, museums, and cultural facilities; and built heritage like historic sites and landmarks. Bilingual outreach staff, working with our community partners, will collect data from residents and visitors.

With a focus on promoting responsible growth, supporting economic development, and preserving community identity (City Goal 2), we will explore how linking these distinctive assets to multiple modes of transportation can enhance outdoor experiences for both community members and visitors. This project will lay a foundation for demonstrating how Carpinteria benefits from the outdoor recreation economy and how local agencies and organizations can tap into those benefits.

The anticipated outcomes of this project include:
• A stronger, more connected community.
• A heightened awareness of Carpinteria's rich heritage. • An enhanced sense of place and community pride.
• Increased economic vitality through visitor attraction and support for local businesses.

Our final deliverable is a large-format PDF map of Carpinteria that will be a tool for sharing information and promoting asset-based economic development. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

Explore Carpinteria Initiative
The "Explore Carpinteria" initiative centers on community asset mapping, a process that identifies and visualizes the valuable resources within a community. These assets are important to community members, who aim to preserve, enhance, and further develop them.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

The primary goals of this project are to:

1. Generate New Knowledge: Collect information about the natural, cultural, and historic resources in Carpinteria and its surrounding areas through extensive public outreach.

2. Collaborate with the Community: Organize and cooperate with a diverse network of individuals, community groups, agencies, businesses, and organizations.

3. Enhance Accessibility: Identify new connections linking community assets to various modes of transportation, including rail, bus, bicycle, and walking, to enhance outdoor experiences for both community members and visitors.

4. Demonstrate Economic Impact: Lay the groundwork to validate that spending related to outdoor recreation in the city and county significantly contributes to economic activity by attracting visitors and tourists, while supporting local jobs, wages, and tax revenues.

IMPACT AND BENEFITS:

This asset map will serve as an essential tool for residents, visitors, and community organizations. It will:

1. Strengthen Community: Increase connectivity between natural resources, cultural organizations, businesses, and the community.

2. Heighten Awareness: Improve understanding of Carpinteria's rich natural, cultural, and built heritage.

3. Enhance Sense of Place: Foster community pride and ownership.

4. Encourage Wellness: Identify more opportunities for residents to enjoy trails, parks, and open spaces.

5. Boost Economic Vitality: Attract visitors and support local businesses, which can increase overall economic activity.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

The Santa Barbara County Trails Council (Trails Council) advocates for policies, programs, and projects that enhance outdoor recreation opportunities, inspire participation, and contribute to a vibrant local economy. Our focus on trails is one of the ways we foster a deep appreciation for the outdoors, empowering both current and future generations to connect with nature.

Founded in 1967, the Trails Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization managed by an 11-member Board of Directors, two of whom reside in Carpinteria. The Executive Director, Mark Wilkinson, also a resident of Carpinteria, is supported by three staff members who provide project assistance. Subject mater experts are hired as needed.

Board members actively engage in fulfilling the organization's advocacy, projects, and programs. Each year, we involve over 100 volunteers in community outreach and hands-on projects.

As of July 07, 2025, Trails Council's net assets totaled $456,997.

Funding for the projects and programs supported by the Trails Council comes from a combination of grants and donations. Income from our brokerage accounts helps cover our recurring business expenses. With our 60th anniversary approaching in two years, we have a long track record of financial stability. While we remain optimistic about the future, we are also mindful of the challenges and new project opportunities we will face in the next five years.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

Explore Carpinteria: Mapping Our Community's Assets
With $2000 in seed funding from the Morning Rotary Club of Carpinteria, the Santa Barbara County Trails Council is initiating "Explore Carpinteria," a new mapping project designed to celebrate and strengthen our community. Our goal is to create a map of Carpinteria's most treasured assets-the places and spaces that define who we are.

This isn't just any map; it's a community asset map. We'll be working hand in hand with a diverse network of individuals, community groups, agencies, businesses, and organizations to identify and catalog the natural, cultural, and historic resources that are most important to Carpinterians and visitors. We believe that by understanding what we have, we can better protect it, build upon it, and share it with others.

PHASE 1: Identifying Community Assets
The initial step involves gathering data on tangible natural, cultural, and built assets within Carpinteria Valley and the City of Carpinteria. While not part of the core project, we will collect information on intangible assets as it becomes available.
• Tangible Assets: These could include museums, historical sites, theaters, art centers, public art, cultural organizations, landmarks, and natural heritage sites like the Carpinteria Salt Marsh. • Intangible Assets: These include the stories, traditions, cultural practices, and networks within the community that define its unique identity.

The "Explore Carpinteria" community asset mapping initiative, relies on extensive public outreach, education, and transparency (City Goal 1) to create an interactive online map cataloging the community's physical assets, including natural heritage (parks, trails, and open spaces), cultural heritage (arts, museums, and cultural facilities) and built heritage (historic sites, landmarks, and monuments). Bilingual outreach staff will collect data from residents and visitors in collaboration with our community partners. We will use various methods to collect data. The emphasis is on learning and sharing, not on auditing and counting. • We will use online and in-person surveys and interviews to gather input from individuals, organizations, businesses, residents, and community groups.
• We will collect existing data from online resources, city staff, institutions, organizations, and historical records. • We will host bilingual community-based mapping sessions where people can identify and share natural, cultural, and built assets.

The Trails Council team will catalog the collected information, which will then be displayed using ArcGIS tools to create an interactive online presentation. ArcGIS is a geospatial platform developed by Esri. The Trails Council uses it to visualize, analyze, manage, and share geographic information to create digital maps, print maps, and story maps. The Trails Council will share the data collected with the City for their use.

The Phase 1 deliverable is an interactive online map featuring markers or pins for places of interest. Clicking on a pin will display a pop-up card with information about the community asset.

Phase 1 Budget = $3000
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PHASE 2: Identifying Connections
With the natural, cultural, and built assets mapped, we can begin to look for connections between related and unrelated community assets. This kind of analysis might result in creating compounded benefits resulting from new collaborations or the creation of experiential walking trails that celebrate culture, history, and the arts, thereby growing the local economy. We will explore how linking these distinctive community assets to multiple modes of active transportation (hiking, biking, walking, jogging, and more) can enhance outdoor experiences for both community members and visitors. In addition to identifying new connections within Carpinteria, it will aid in identifying connections outside Carpinteria that promote economic growth while maintaining a small beachside town.

The Phase 2 deliverable is an interactive online map developed in Phase 1 with the addition of existing and proposed active transportation routes. Based on community input, we will show the existing connectivity between community assets and suggestions for new connections.

Phase 2 Budget = $2000
PHASE 3: Large format PDF map
Based on the content created in PHASES 1 and 2, we will create a large-format digital (PDF) map showcasing the community assets in the City of Carpinteria and its surrounding areas. The map will consolidate natural heritage like parks, trails, and open spaces; cultural heritage like arts, museums, and cultural facilities; and built heritage like historic sites and landmarks into an accessible resource. This resource will not only promote a stronger, more connected community and increase awareness of Carpinteria's rich heritage but also enhance your sense of place and community pride. We anticipate that the map will lead to initiatives that will increase economic vitality through attracting visitors and supporting local businesses.

The Phase 3 deliverable is a PDF, print-ready file for a large-format, 40" x 27" high-quality print map suitable for public display and individual use. The PDF map will be available for online viewing and distribution as well as third party printing.

Phase 3 Budget= $1000 (plus $2000 from the Morning Rotary Club of Carpinteria) Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the Community Services Grant. The "Explore Carpinteria" mapping project represents a valuable investment in the community's environmental, social, and economic well-being. By providing a clear and comprehensive resource, the Santa Barbara County Trails Council aims to strengthen the connection between the community and its natural, cultural, and built environments, fostering stewardship, promoting healthy lifestyles, and supporting economic vitality for years to come.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: Standing Together to End Sexual Assault Email Address
N f 501 ( )(3) . t· Standing Together to End Sexual Assault ame o c orgarnza 10n: _________________ _ Mailing address: 433 E Canon Perdido
Santa Barbara CA City:______ I State: __ _ e 93101
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit):

Contact person/Title: Nestor Frausto /Associate Director Contact phone number (if different than above): _____________ _ Contact email (if different than above): _______________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: $1 '300' 583 I ✓ I Fiscal -or- Calendar Q Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_1_0_, 0_0_0 _____________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) empowers people through healing and social change to eliminate all forms of sexual violence. We are committed to transforming lives by providing services and education to meet the needs of our diverse community.

Our mission statement and proposed projecUinitiatives aligns with the community priorities of Social Services. Our organization provides services to Carpinteria residents that are impacted by sexual assault. STESA's program goals are to mitigate the trauma of the sexual assault and build a survivor's resiliency. Survivors experience a range of physical and emotional distress from the traumatic experience. Sexual assault can lead to isolation and loss of power and control. The program adheres to the empowerment model, which aids clients in learning healthy coping mechanisms and beginning their healing journey from the trauma. We provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and accompaniments to survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. By providing a comprehensive continuum of services to respond to a sexual assault and its prevention through educating the community STESA focuses on needs of the community beyond the City's immediate scope.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

Sexual assault does not discriminate based on age, gender, economic status, or social conditions. Sexual assault permeates our society, including sexual harassment.

Research indicates that one in three women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted over their lifetimes. Youth have the highest likelihood of experiencing sexual assault. The National Violence Against Women Survey found that a total of 83% of rapes occur before the victim reaches 25 years. Sexual assault is traumatic for survivors and their loved ones. Studies show that at least 50% of rape survivors develop Rape Trauma Syndrome, a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and at 30% experience at least one major depressive episode after the rape. Rape survivors are four times more than non-crime victims to contemplate suicide. STESA challenges the sexual violence myths and supports skill building, including boundary setting and assertiveness for the survivor, improving their ability to function, reducing isolation, and mitigating the impact of the sexual assault. All community members have a role to play in preventing sexual assault through community education. The program's target population is to all segment of the community specifically targeting human trafficking; children ages 13 and over; and underserved communities such as the Spanish speaking/immigrant community.

In the past efforts, our focus has been advertising and educating about our services to the community. Our future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact through relationship building with the Carpinteria Unified School District to provide Shifting Boundaries sessions to students 13 and older. 5 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

STESA's board of directors sets organizational policies and holds fiduciary responsibility. Each board member must participate in at least one committee (Personnel, Fund Development, Investment, Finance, Board Development). Board members serve as chairs of the committees. Board members lend their expertise to various committees based on their skills and interest. Board members are required to make a donation that is a stretch for their financial position but is not required to donate a specific amount. They are also expected to buy and sell tickets to fundraising events or participate in STESA's fundraising efforts.

STESA staff consist of 11 employees: Executive Director, Associate Director, Community Engagement Manager, Office Manager, Special Populations Coordinator, Crisis Intervention Coordinator, SART Coordinator, Client Services Coordinator, Community Action Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and Executive Assistant.

STESA currently has 10 volunteers. The number fluctuates depending on the local University and is higher when the school is in session.

Our operating budget's current status is a balanced budget and using the income it generates to fund the organizational expenses for the services it provides. The future outlook of the organization is one that will focus on providing more services to the service area and will need the financial support of community members and the communities that they serve. The long-term financial viability of STESA allows it to continue to deliver our mission because of sustainable revenue, cost control, and reserves. The organization's income derives from both private and government support.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

The CSSG funds requested will be used to support our Crisis Intervention Program throughout the fiscal year.

STESA's program goals are to mitigate the trauma of the sexual assault and build a survivor's resiliency. Survivors experience a range of physical and emotional distress from the traumatic experience. Sexual assault can lead to isolation and loss of power and control. The program adheres to the empowerment model, which aids clients in learning healthy coping mechanisms and beginning their healing journey from the trauma. STESA staff challenges the sexual violence myths and supports skill building, including boundary setting and assertiveness for the survivor, improving their ability to function, reducing isolation, and mitigating the impact of the sexual assault.

STESA's Crisis Intervention Program offers survivors of sexual assault, their families, and friends a 24-hour hotline, case management, advocacy, accompaniment, and information and community referrals. STESA is a first responder for the Sexual Assault Response Team to support and accompany a survivor of sexual assault at the medical-legal forensic examination. The Crisis Intervention Program serves children ages 13 years and older to the elderly. Services are available to all segments of the community regardless of their ability to pay, particularly low-income individuals and families, the unhoused, and persons with disabilities. The program ensures the continuity of care for survivors of sexual assault, their families, and friends by providing a holistic approach to service delivery.

Program services include:

Call-in Counseling: Counseling without an appointment 24/7 over the phone through the hotline, in-person, or virtually. Clients process feelings, discuss medical and legal options with a counselor, discuss their sexual assault experience, learn about what sexual violence is and its traumatic effects, and explore coping mechanisms. Clients contact the 24- hour hotline to discuss a recent sexual assault, from unwanted sexual comments in the workplace, intimate partner violence involving rape, and childhood sexual abuse.
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Short-term Counseling Services: Ongoing in-person or virtual counseling for up to ten sessions. Clients process feelings, discuss medical and legal options with a counselor, discuss their sexual assault experience, learn about what sexual violence is and its traumatic effects, and explore coping mechanisms.

Accompaniment Services: STESA provides an in-person response to accompany clients to sexual assault-related appointments. STESA must respond to medical-legal service requests within 30 minutes, 24/7. These requests for services may include medical-related, injury follow-up with a doctor, legal such as a detective follow-up interview, or meeting with their school administrators.

Advocacy Services: STESA addresses any barriers to services by intervening with other organizations or individuals on behalf of a client to achieve a particular goal or result desired by the client or to effect a change in a system.

Case Management: The Crisis Intervention Program staff must follow up with clients within 72 hours or sooner, a standard practice within the field of sexual assault. Case management services adhere to the principles of the empowerment model. The empowerment model centers the client to set goals and direction of their case management plan to regain control of their decision-making. Program staff coordinate the delivery of services with community partners and address any barriers to service.

Client Emergency Services: STESA provides emergency assistance to mitigate the financial consequences of a sexual assault, such as loss of income. Survivors of a sexual assault may be eligible for rental/utility assistance, transportation (gas cards), and food (grocery store gift cards). The goal of temporary emergency assistance is to stabilize the client while long-term solutions are explored.

Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Response: Crisis Intervention Program includes the 24-hour emergency in-person response to the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) to support survivors of sexual assault through the legal and medical collection of a forensic exam. After the medical-legal examination, the survivor of the sexual assault is assigned to a specific case Printed manager that will provide follow-up and case management services to address questions related to the forensic examination and coordinate services with community partners. All services are available in English and Spanish regardless of clients' ability to pay.

STESA's office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in-person, via a virtual platform, or over the phone through our 24-hour hotline. STESA is located at 433 East Canon Perdido Street in Santa Barbara.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: HELP of Carpinteria
Phone number: Email Address: .

N f 501 ( )(3) . t· HELP of Carpinteria ame o c orgarnza 10n: _________________ _ .. PO Box 793 Ma1hng address: ______________________ _
City: Carpinteria I State: _C_A ___ _ I Zip Code 93014
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): ________ _ Contact person/Title: _J_u_dy_G_o_o_d_b_o_d_y ___ /Executive Director Contact phone number (if different tha
Contact email (if different than above):

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: 59,600 I D Fiscal -or- Calendar _0 Amount of grant funds requested*: _$_1_5_, 0_0_0 _____________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

HELP is an all-volunteer non-profit organization providing door-to-door transportation service for non-driving Carpinteria residents who do not have other means of transportation or who find that public transportation cannot meet their needs.

HELP drives to any destination within Carpinteria city limits, and to Santa Barbara for medical appointments and social services. A donation for service is encouraged, but no one is denied transportation for lack of ability to pay.

HELP is the only transportation provider in Carpinteria that focuses on the specific needs of our growing senior population. HELP allows seniors to remain independent in their homes long after they have given up their driving privileges. Many Carpinteria seniors live on fixed or limited incomes, and HELP is an affordable way for them to carry on their active lifestyle in Carpinteria.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

In 2024, HELP provided 5,597 rides to more than 600 Carpinteria residents who had no other means of transportation. 34 volunteer drivers and 27 volunteer dispatchers make it possible for HELP to provide this service with such a small budget.

HELP owns three 4-door sedans to comfortably transport frail elderly to the grocery store, senior lunch program, visit with friends, hair and nail appointments, or anywhere they want to go in Carpinteria, with a requested donation of $2 roundtrip ($4 for those living in the outlying areas of Carpinteria Valley). Rides to Santa Barbara are for doctor appointments and social services, with a requested donation of $10 roundtrip ($15 for those living in the outlying areas of Carpinteria Valley).

HELP serves ambulatory seniors and disabled, and we work with Easy Lift to provide transportation to our wheelchair bound residents. 99% of HELP riders are seniors, many of whom are frail and unable to take public transportation. There are no age or income requirements to use HELP, only that they be a non-driving Carpinteria resident.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

HELP is governed by a nine person volunteer Board of Directors who meet quarterly.

Judy Goodbody has served as a part time Executive Director since 1998. She is an independent contractor who manages the day-to-day operation of HELP, and is paid on a 1099-NEC with no benefits provided by HELP. In 2024, HELP had 66 people who volunteer as drivers and dispatchers.

The 2025 annual budget is $66,210. There was a significant increase as a result of an office relocation requiring payment of monthly office rent of $350. For the first 35 years, HELP was blessed to have had office space donated by Michael Towbes, and that the sale of that property HELP was invited to move into GranVida Senior Living where rent was forgiven. In February, GranVida no longer had the space available for HELP and we moved our office to the Carpinteria Community Church where we now pay rent.

Donations for service pays for 25% of the cost of providing the transportation. The remaining funds are generously donated by individuals, Carpinteria Lions and Rotary, Montecito Bank & Trust, Wood-Claeyssens Foundation and the City of Carpinteria.

Each year the Outhwaite Foundation funds the depreciation of our three cars, and those funds are used to purchase a new car every three to four years.

In 2003 HELP' s Board established a Board Restricted Fund with a bequest gift, and created policies to secure the financial future of HELP. The income in HELP' s Board Restricted Fund are reinvested for growth and stability. 6 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

HELP has increased the number of riders going into Santa Barbara by utilizing HELP' s third car as the Santa Barbara Overflow car. By doing this, we are no longer turning away requests for rides to doctor appointments due to capacity issues. The cost of operating and maintaining three vehicles in 2024 was $10,664, and insurance was $13,844. We anticipate increases in both those categories, in addition to adding $4,200 office rent, which is a 12% increase in our overall budget expenses for 2025.

HELP appreciates and depends on the ongoing support of the City of Carpinteria. 7 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
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. t Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara pp Ican name: ______________________ _ Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara Name of 501(c)(3) organization: _________________ _ PO Box 3534 Mailing address: ______________________ _
Santa Barbara CA 93130
City:______ I State:______ Zip Code _____ _
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): ________ _ Contact person/Title: Jody Williams / Director of Development Contact phone number (if different than above): _____________ _ Contact email (if different than above): _______________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: 183' SOO I D Fiscal -or- Calendar _0 5 000 Amount of grant funds requested*:_, ________________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

Our mission is to empower people to live more fulfilling lives through the human-animal bond. We achieve this through in-person and virtual visits with our certified therapy dogs in a variety of settings, serving a diverse range of populations.

The programs outlined in this proposal are fully dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Carpinteria residents, with a primary focus on youth and meaningful engagement with their families and educators. Through ongoing partnerships with local elementary schools, we offer multiple opportunities for students, parents, and teachers to connect with our certified therapy dogs-both during the school day and at community-centered events. Whether it's a structured literacy or mindfulness session, or a casual meet-and-greet at a school function, each interaction is designed to uplift, comfort, and foster emotional connection. Our goal is to create a positive ripple effect throughout the Carpinteria community-beginning with children and extending to their families and support networks-through the healing presence of therapy dogs. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

In the 2025-26 fiscal year, we will continue partnerships with Aliso Elementary and Canalino Elementary, providing two signature programs: ARF! (Animals + Reading = Fun!) and Wag Well Mindfulness. Each program is tailored to specific grade levels to ensure maximum developmental impact, helping students build literacy, emotional resilience, and self-regulation skills. Alongside these structured programs, we offer uplifting therapy dog visits throughout the year during events such as book fairs, mental health awareness month, back-to-school nights, and family movie nights. These visits are relaxed and welcoming, allowing students, parents, and staff to interact with our certified therapy dog teams in a joyful, low-pressure setting. By participating in a wide range of school activities, we ensure all students-regardless of age, background, or need-have multiple opportunities to experience the calming, healing presence of therapy dogs.

We proudly provide all programs and visits free of charge, ensuring equitable access across all demographics. Our services are sustained through generous grants, private donors, and corporate sponsors. We are firmly committed to inclusion and accessibility, never denying services based on ability to pay. One of the most powerful elements of our therapy dog program is its universality-the connection between a child and a dog requires no shared language, only shared warmth. A soft snuggle, a gentle kiss, or a loving gaze from a therapy dog can uplift spirits, calm anxiety, and create meaningful moments of emotional connection for everyone we serve. 5 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

We are a small but mighty organization led by two full-time and two part-time staff members, an engaged Board of Directors, and a record-breaking 55 certified Therapy Dog Teams. Our Executive Director, Carey Bradshaw, brings a strong background in business and marketing. Previously, a long-time volunteer and board member, she now oversees operations, outreach, volunteer coordination, and administration.

Our Director of Wellness Programs, Karen Lee Stevens, is the organization's founder and a certified mindfulness instructor through Mindful Schools, MindUP for Life, and the Veda Center. With 25 years of leadership experience, she brings deep institutional knowledge and a passion for expanding our Wag Well program across Santa Barbara County.

They are joined by our Director of Development Jody Williams, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) who manages fundraising, marketing, and communications.

Our Board of Directors includes local educators and business professionals, many of whom also serve as active Therapy Dog Teams. We currently support 55 volunteer teams-the largest in our history-and are steadily growing by approximately three new teams per month. Each therapy dog must pass a rigorous 14-point evaluation, and human volunteers working in schools undergo LiveScan background checks and TB tests through our long-standing partnership with Partners in Education.

Our volunteers are the heart of our programs, delivering impactful, healing interactions across schools and community events. With a growing, well-trained team, we are well-positioned to meet our impact goals and bring the joy and comfort of therapy dog visits to our community.
2025 marks a significant year of growth for us, both financially and operationally. With expansion into Ventura County and the East Coast, we are doubling our operating budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Our funding base is strong and growing, with annual donor support increasing by 30% year over year. Additional revenue comes from a bequest, corporate partnerships, renewed annual grants, and a five-year contract with Ventura County to support local operations. 6 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

This grant request is for $5,000 to help support the cost of providing our youth education programs and visits free of charge to Aliso and Canalino Elementary Schools for the 2025-26 school year.

Grant funds would be allocated as follows:

ARF! Program Operation Costs - $2,500
Wag Well Program Operation Costs - $2,500
Costs for both programs include scheduling and administration costs. Wag Well is considerably more expensive for us to operate as it includes Instructor staff salary and material costs associated with the curriculum. We have other funding allocated to make -up the remainder of the programs costs.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Applicant name: Ryan Wong
Email Address:

Name of 501 (c)(3) organization: _T_i_d_y_S_e_a_s ____________ _ Mailing address: _7_4_0_7_S_a_n_C_a_r_p_i_n_o_D_ri_v_e ________ _ city: Goleta State: CA
--- Zip Code _9_3_1_1_7 __ _
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit). ________ _ Contact person/Title: Ryan Wong /_C_h_a_i_rm_a_n ______ _ Contact phone number (if different than above):

Contact email (if different than above): ________________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual organization budget for last year: 12,000 I D Fiscal -or- Calendar _0 30 000 Amount of grant funds requested*: __ , _______________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

Tidy Seas is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving our local environment by removing trash and debris from coastal and urban areas while educating and empowering communities of all ages to take part in environmental stewardship.

Alignment with Community Priorities:

Founded in 2024, Tidy Seas aligns closely with the City of Carpinteria's 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan. Our work directly supports city goals around environmental protection, youth development, civic engagement, and equity. We host community cleanups, deliver environmental education, and offer inclusive, bilingual programming, all while helping preserve the beaches, parks, and public spaces that define Carpinteria's character.

As someone born and raised in Santa Barbara County, I founded Tidy Seas to give back to the communities that raised me and to keep it clean for the future generations.

Carpinteria holds a special place in my heart-its deep sense of connection and environmental pride reflect exactly what Tidy Seas stands for.

On July 7th, in partnership with the City and the Carpinteria Junior Lifeguards, we led a beach cleanup involving over 200 youth. Together, we removed 342 pounds of trash while delivering hands-on environmental education and a sense of civic responsibility.

Our collaboration with Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is another example of how we center local youth, equity, and community building in our work. We also have a clean up planned for September 25th at 6pm with the City Of Carpinteria, to celebrate their 60th Anniversary.

These programs reflect the City's strategic priorities in action-maintaining Carpinteria's coastal charm, fostering civic pride, and making environmental engagement accessible to everyone.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

Since launching in early 2024, Tidy Seas has removed more than 60,000 pounds of trash and debris from beaches, parks, and urban areas across Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. In Carpinteria, our efforts help restore habitats, protect wildlife, and keep popular areas like Carpinteria State Beach, the bluffs, and community trails clean, safe, and welcoming.

Our work goes beyond cleanups-we create connection. Every event we host is free and inclusive, providing multilingual access, cleanup gear, refreshments, and environmental education materials. Our programming is designed to empower youth, welcome Spanish-speaking families, and engage older adults-all while fostering a shared sense of pride and ownership in local spaces.

In July, we worked with the Carpinteria Junior Lifeguards to engage over 200 local youth in a beach cleanup and environmental lesson. That same month, we partnered with Girls Inc. of Carpinteria to lead another youth-focused cleanup, building leadership and connection in a hands-on, place-based way. We are scheduled to Do another clean up with the city of Carpinteria on September 24th celebrating their 60th anniversary.

As a lifelong local, I am deeply committed to making sure our programs reflect Carpinteria's values: care for the coast, civic participation, and inclusive community spirit. This grant will help us build on that momentum by expanding educational outreach, offering youth leadership training, and launching neighborhood-based initiatives that meet residents where they are.

The result? A cleaner environment, stronger connections across generations, and a lasting sense of shared stewardship-exactly what Carpinteria's Strategic Plan envisions.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

Tidy Seas is a grassroots 501 (c)(3) nonprofit based in South Santa Barbara County.

We were founded in 2024 to protect the environment and bring local communities together through hands-on action, education, and inclusive outreach. Our work is entirely volunteer-powered, led by a dedicated team and supported by more than 60 active community members.

Our leadership includes an Executive Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and Program Leads who manage cleanups, partnerships, curriculum development, and communications. Our Board of Directors brings expertise in nonprofit governance, environmental science, education, and local civic engagement-ensuring sound oversight and alignment with community needs.

As a Santa Barbara County native, I started Tidy Seas to give back to the places that shaped me. Carpinteria is one of those places-a tight-knit coastal town where people care deeply about their land, their neighbors, and their environment. We're proud to contribute to that spirit by offering consistent, high-impact, and accessible programming for all residents.

In our first year, we operated on a modest $12,000 budget funded by individual donors, local sponsorships, small merchandise sales, and in-kind contributions.

Despite limited resources, we've mobilized hundreds of volunteers and removed over 60,000 pounds of trash.

We're now at a pivotal point-ready to grow, deepen our Carpinteria partnerships, and build long-term sustainability. This funding will help us scale with integrity, staying rooted in community while building a lasting model of environmental and civic engagement.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

With $30,000 in CSSG funding, Tidy Seas will significantly expand our environmental programming in Carpinteria.

This includes more frequent and better-resourced cleanups, youth leadership development, bilingual outreach, and place-based education that brings residents together to protect and celebrate their environment.

Proposed Uses & Budget Breakdown:

Cleanup Events & Supplies
Amount: $7,000
Description: Trash grabbers, gloves, reusable vests, buckets, safety signage, refillable water stations, and branded gear for recurring cleanups in Carpinteria' s beaches, parks, and trails.

Youth & Environmental Education
Amount: $6,000
Description: Design, printing, and distribution of bilingual curriculum, activity books, signage, and youth environmental engagement materials.

Community Equity & Access
Amount: $5,000
Description: Translation and interpretation services, Spanish-language outreach materials, and inclusive volunteer orientation and communication tools.

Volunteer Engagement & Recognition
Amount: $4,000
Description: Branded volunteer gear (shirts, hats), event snacks and hydration, and volunteer appreciation incentives to encourage continued participation.

Neighborhood & School Outreach
Amount: $4,000
Description: Community booths, door-to-door outreach, school visits, youth ambassador stipends, and participation in Carpinteria events to build awareness and relationships.

Leadership & Capacity Building
Amount: $2,000
Description: Youth leadership workshops, peer-led cleanup roles, and small stipends for local interns or students to support environmental programs.

Impact Tracking & Evaluation
Amount: $2,000
Description: Tools and software to track cleanup data, volunteer participation, demographics, and generate impact reports for partners and the city.

Total Requested: $30,000
This investment will help Tidy Seas grow with Carpinteria-not just in scale, but in connection. From the bluffs to the beach to the neighborhoods in between, this grant will empower our community to care for the land we love-together.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Applications due July 31 5\ 2025 before 12:00 PM (PST)

1. APPLICANT/ ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
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. t United Boys and & Club of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) pp Ican name: ________________________ _ Name of 501(c)(3) organization: ___________________ _
PO Box 1485 Mailing address: ________________________ _ Santa Barbara City: _____ _
Federal Tax Identification Number (Non-profit): ________ _ Taylor Swan Chief Development Officer Contact person/Title: __________ / _____________ _ Contact phone number (if different than above): ______________ _ Contact email (if different than above): _________________ _

2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
$5,997,216 Annual organization budget for last year: _____ _ I D Fiscal -or- Calendar _0 $25,000 Amount of grant funds requested*: ___________________ _ *Must be a specific amount within $1 ,000 to $30,000
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026

3. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
Please address the following 3 sections of evaluation criteria:

I. Organizational Mission Statement & Alignment - (250 word maximum) A. Provide your organizations mission statement (one or two sentences).

B. Share how your mission statement and proposed project/initiatives aligns with community priorities.

Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. UBGC is dedicated to ensuring that all of our community's children and teens have access to quality enrichment programs and services that enhance their lives and shape positive and successful futures.

Our Carpinteria Club, established in 1967, provides high-quality, out-of-school programming to youth experiencing socioeconomic hardship. We focus on building self-esteem, academic skills, and life skills to close the opportunity gap and help every child succeed.

We offer daily academic support and homework help programs offered to all Club members. Grant funds will support trained staff who deliver academic initiatives, including a targeted reading program and onsite library developed by Club Director, Diana Ornelas, a credentialed educator. In 2024, we served 397 youth members at the Carpinteria! Club with an average daily attendance of 48 members. We aim to serve 400 youth in 2025.

This initiative directly aligns with the City of Carpinteria's CSSG priorities. It supports youth-focused services that extend beyond the City's immediate scope, promotes educational equity, and enhances access to social and human services. UBGC also fosters collaboration with families, schools, and community partners to support the City Council's goals of inclusion, outreach, and improved youth services. 4 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
II. Community Impact - (250 word maximum)
A. Describe the impact your programs, activities, services, and/or initiatives will have on the community, including the segments of the community you reach, and the specific needs being met.

B. Describe your organization's past efforts and future plans to become more inclusive and expand your community impact.

UBGC's Carpinteria Club works to address the needs of our community's youth, especially those who face socioeconomic challenges. In Carpinteria, 64% of our members qualify for free/reduced-price meals, and many face challenges such as housing instability or trauma. These challenges have been compounded by pandemic-era learning loss, particularly for low-income students.

Our programs-including daily academic support, Triple Play (physical activity), college and career readiness for teens, and healthy snacks and dinners-offer essential structure and opportunity outside of school. The impact of academic programming is that students have out of school support to catch up in school after a difficult period of isolation due to the pandemic.

UBGC is committed to inclusion and equity. We provide high-quality programs regardless of income or ability. Membership is just $40 annually, with full scholarships available. We partner with school districts and organizations like Transition House to serve youth in public housing and shelters. We offer transportation to and from the Club and Spanish interpretation for families, eliminating barriers to access.

About 60% of our staff are bilingual (English/Spanish), and many are former Club members who reflect the communities we serve. All staff are trained annually in social-emotional development and trauma-informed care through Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA).

Our Club staff, youth members, and members' families are being heavily impacted by the ICE raids in our region. Many of our youth members are children of immigrants and the majority of our members are part of the Latinx community. Some of our youth members have been personally impacted and have witnessed their family members, neighbors, and friends detailed by ICE. They haven't heard where their parents were taken or been able to speak to them to ensure they are safe. Our Club staff is doing everything in our power to protect our youth members, provide needed resources to the families we serve, and provide a safe space to our community. We are modifying transportation to ensure the safety of our members, and reduce the anxiety of parents who are afraid to drop off their children at our Clubs (many are living in terror of leaving . . . 5 CITY OF CARPINTERIA

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
Ill. Organizational Information- (250 word maximum)
A. Describe your administrative and governance structure, including numbers of staff and volunteers.

B. Briefly describe your operating budget's current status, future outlook, and long-term financial viability, including earned income and private/government support.

UBGC is led by a CEO and governed by a Board of Directors. We operate four primary Club sites and two school-based locations, all overseen by a central headquarters in Santa Barbara that manages administration, fundraising, and operations. Each Club is led by a dedicated Club Director and supported by trained staff. UBGC employs 33 full-time and 83 part-time staff and is supported by 337 volunteers annually.

Our 2025 operating budget is $6,228,912. As of 06/30/25, we have raised $2,196,236.

While this amount is less than half of our budget, it is in alignment with projections. Our revenue is not linear. We have our biggest fund raisers in the second half of the year and historically receive most of our donations in the fourth quarter, while our first two quarters are historically slower.

UBGC maintains a strong and diverse funding model that ensures financial sustainability through a mix of earned income, private contributions, and public support.

Key revenue sources include:

Earned Income: Camp Whittier, a UBGC-operated outdoor education site, and Club facility rentals are projected to generate $1.45 million in 2025. We also collect modest program fees.

Grants and Foundations: Working with The Write Team, we anticipate raising $1.2 million through foundation and government grants. Major funders include the Santa Barbara Foundation, The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation, The Barker Foundation, the Bragg Foundation, and local government entities.

Individual Donors: Through events, campaigns, and direct appeals, we expect to raise over $1.3 million from individual donors in 2025.

For the longer term, UBGC is focusing on continuing to build our recently established endowment, which is currently at $6 million. We plan to grow it to $15 million within 5 years. With expectations of a 5% return on a $15 million endowment, the $750,000 income would fully cover all administrative costs for our organization and allow future fundraising to go directly to programs.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT
Grant Application
July 2025 - June 2026
IV. Scope of Work
A. Detail how your organization plans to use the CSSG funds requested throughout the fiscal year. Note: Each proposed cost/expenditure requires a description.

We are requesting $25,000 in CSSG funds. It will all be used towards staffing. Our Carpinteria Club budget for 2025 is $458,546 and the largest cost is staffing at $251,829.
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COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Approval of a Special Event Permit Application for the 2025 California Avocado Festival, scheduled to run from Friday, October 3, 2025, through Sunday, October 5, 2025, including designation of the event footprint as a public park and authorizing expenditures for law enforcement, temporary traffic control and street cleaning services.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. Approve the Special Event Permit for the 2025 California Avocado Festival pursuant Carpinteria Municipal Code Section §10.68, Special Events.

2. Designate the area of the event footprint as a public park during the hours of operation and approve its use for the event pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code §12.24.022, Permits Special Public Park Use; and

3. Authorize expenditures for law enforcement, temporary traffic control and street cleaning services as described in this Staff Report.

Sample Motion: I move to:

1. Approve the Special Event Permit for the 2025 California Avocado Festival pursuant Carpinteria Municipal Code Section §10.68, Special Events.

2. Designate the area of the event footprint as a public park during the hours of operation and approve its use for the event pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code §12.24.022, Permits Special Public Park Use; and

3. Authorize expenditures for law enforcement, temporary traffic control and street cleaning services as described in this Staff Report.
(This motion requires a roll call vote.)
Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 9
Council Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Special Event Permit Application for 2025 California Avocado Festival September 8, 2025