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2. Consider Appropriation of Funds for Response Efforts to Support the Local Immigrant Community.

Recommendation: (a) Consider authorizing the appropriation of $5,000 (or another dollar amount) from the General Fund to support nonprofit organizations serving residents impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions and (b) Provide direction on priority criteria for the selection of nonprofit organizations to receive funding.

Assistant City Manager Kintz presented the item.

Speakers in-person: Mia (no last name provided and did not speak), Deborah Dentler representing Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition, Jennifer Sanchez, Dorothy Largay, Davis Mersereau, Jacqueline Inda representing Casa de La Raza, Sarah Bacon, Diana Ornelas representing United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, Jessica Ramirez representing Carpinteria Children's Project, Christie Boyd, Teresa Alvarez representing Carpinteria Children's Project, and Anonymous Speakers via Zoom: Walid Afifi, Lennea Lopez, Athziry Rojas, Hayley Fedders, and Lorraine McIntire
Emails distributed: Susan Williams
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the appropriation of $10,000 from the General Fund to support nonprofit organizations serving residents impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions and to request staff to come back at the next Council meeting for the Council to discuss narrowing the focus of the community service grant program so that it aligns with the needs.

City Manager Ramirez noted that the next Council meeting agenda has already been posted and requested the following meeting.

Vice Mayor Solorzano modified the motion to authorize the appropriation of $10,000 from the General Fund to support nonprofit organizations serving residents impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions and to request staff to come back at the July 28th Council meeting for the Council to discuss narrowing the focus of the community service grant program so that it aligns with the needs. Councilmember Nomura seconded the modified motion.

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

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None

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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN : None
The motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 8:58 pm and reconvened the meeting at 9: 11 pm.

3. Consider Additional City Responses to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Activity.

Recommendation: Receive a report on recent federal immigration enforcement activity in the community and provide direction to staff regarding additional actions the City may take in response.

Legal Counsel Acos presented the item.

Speakers in-person: Becki and Doug Norton representing Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition, Leslie Varela, Jaime Diamond, Carol Kernahan (did not speak), Jacqueline Inda representing Casa de La Raza, Lisa Burke (did not speak), Marisol Alarcon, Hayley Fedders (did not speak), Olivia Uribe Mutal, and Davis Mersereau (did not speak), Speakers via Zoom: Hayley Fedders, Peter Dugre, Davis Mersereau, RV, Justin Shores, Susan Allen, and Lorraine McIntire
Emails distributed: Anonymous
The Council deliberated and there was Council consensus for the following :
• Provide an opportunity at a future community meeting for the Sheriff's Department to talk about the limitations they face and the ways they can be more responsive to what residents are asking in regards to ICE activity and give the Sheriff's Department an opportunity to build up the trust with the community (City Manager Ramirez acknowledged he would discuss with the Sheriff's Department). • Setup an ad hoc committee in response to ICE activity. • Bring item back to Council on a future agenda regarding the preparation of advocacy letters in support of proposed legislation.
• Look into the City joining the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit against the Trump administration.
• Reach out to the County of Santa Barbara to see if there is any coordination that can be done in regards to ICE activity.
• Help local non-profits by equipping them appropriately to nimbly prepare and respond.
• Include resources on the City's website (City Manager Ramirez noted that the City working through existing organizations could facilitate those efforts and not create

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multiple different channels for information and the ad hoc committee could consider all of these things on whether it should be the City or existing organizations).

There was consensus of the Council for staff to bring back the creation of the ad hoc committee and prioritize the above bullet points.

Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Solorzano, to direct staff to return with policies and actions for the City Council in consideration of the items that have been presented and discussed including an ad hoc committee. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 10:34 pm.

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Regular Meeting
Monday, July 14, 2025
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person and Virtual

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Juliza Briones, Program Manager
Lexi Persoon, Aquatics Program Coordinator
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
David Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Syndi Souter, Senior Planner
John L. Ilasin, Public Works Director
Delayni Millar, Environmental Program Specialist
Shay Darrington, Engineering Technician
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Mayor Alarcon led those present in the salute to the flag.

COUNCILMEMBER(S) REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449

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There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.

AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

1. A Proclamation Designating July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)
There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to approve the Proclamation Designating July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Gant and her team.

2. Certificates of Commendation Awarded to Carpinteria Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainees and trainers.

Program Manager Briones introduced the item.

There was no public comment.

Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the Certificates of Commendation to the Carpinteria Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainees and trainers.

3. Introduction of New Employee: Lexi Persoon, Aquatics Program Coordinator.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Gant introduced Lexi Persoon, Aquatics Program Coordinator who provided remarks.

4. Annual Member Agency Update Presentation from Central Coast Community Energy.

Das Williams, Senior Advisor for Policy and Legislative Affairs and Spencer Brandt, Community Relations Manager, both with Central Coast Community Energy provided the presentation.

Speakers in-person: Mike Modugno
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TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY

MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting at 6:12 pm.

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the meeting at 6:25 pm.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided a law enforcement report for the month of June.

There was no public comment.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided an update on City recruitments. b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
See City Manager's Report.
d. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided the coordinated public safety strategy held over the July 4th weekend, the activities that occurred, and the recommendations for future consideration. Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department and Mike LoMonaco, Fire Marshall with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District provided remarks. City Manager Ramirez also spoke on recreation and AgeWell events.

Speakers in-person: Kathleen Reddington and Lisa Stark

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of July 7, 2025.

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Speakers in-person: Hans Betzel (Mayor Alarcon referred Mr. Betzel to the Public Comment on Matters not on the Agenda Section for his comments.)

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Phoenix Hocking, Erick Trigueros, Kathy White, Rogelio Delgado, Becki Norton representing Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition, Deborah Dentler representing Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition, Doug Norton representing Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition (did not speak), Carol Kernahan representing Carpinteria Indivisible, Amrita Salm representing HopeNet of Carpinteria, Susan Mailheau, Das Williams, Kathleen Reddington, and Hans Betzel
Emails distributed: Gina Marchand, Scott Grieve representing Linden Meadows Homeowners Association, Lucy Graham, Jacqueline Inda representing Casa de La Raza, Justin Shores, Melanja Jones, and Patricia French
Community Development Director Bobroff responded to Mr. Betzel's comments regarding the Carpinteria Valley Water District's proposed Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Speakers in-person: Alan Koch (for Item No. 8)
Emails distributed: Alan Koch and Victor Garza (both for Item No. 8) Councilmember Clark requested pulling Item No. 8 from the Consent Calendar. There was consensus of the Council to pull Item No. 8 from the Consent Calendar and hear it under the Consideration of Any Items Removed from the Consent Calendar and/or Other Agenda Items Requested To Be Advanced Section later in the agenda, after Item No. 15.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 through 7. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.

5. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 23, 2025.

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6. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning June 16, 2025 and ending July 3, 2025.

7. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Encompass Consultant Group, Inc. for the 2023 Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project in an amount not-to-exceed $48,710 for a total amended agreement amount of $379,440. (Requires a roll call vote.) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:

9. Review of 2024 Carpinteria home sales prices and setting of the 2025 in-lieu affordable housing fee pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 14. 75, lnclusionary Housing Requirement.

Recommendation: Receive and file the report on the City's home sales prices for the 2024 calendar year and the 2025 affordable housing in-lieu fees for condominiums and single-family dwellings.

Senior Planner Souter presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Councilmember Nomura requested for more frequent reporting on the Housing Fund balance instead of annually.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the report on the City's home sales prices for the 2024 calendar year, and the 2025 affordable housing in-lieu fees for condominiums and single-family dwellings. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 7:54 pm and reconvened the meeting at 8:05 pm.

10. Authorization for the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Integral Consulting, Inc. to provide consulting design services for the Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Integral Consulting, Inc. to provide consulting design services in an amount not-toexceed $1,619,993 for the Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Public Works Director Ilasin and Environmental Program Specialist Millar provided the staff report.

There was no public comment.

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Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Integral Consulting, Inc. to provide consulting design services in an amount not-to-exceed $1,619,993 for the Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows :

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.

11. A Maintenance Agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for Sidewalk Repairs through the Cooperative Purchasing Contract by the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk repairs in the amount of $62,157.41 through the Cooperative Purchasing Contract by the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority. (Requires a roll call vote.) Public Works Director Ilasin presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Vice Mayor Solorzano, to authorize the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk repairs in an amount not-to-exceed $62,157.41 through the Cooperative Purchasing Contract by the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN : None
The motion carried unanimously.

12. Award of Construction Contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for the Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project.

Recommendation: Award a Construction Contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the Total Base Bid amount of $471,437 for the Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project. (Requires a roll call vote.) -------,

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Public Works Director Ilasin introduced Engineering Technician Darrington who provided the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to award a Construction Contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the Total Base Bid amount of $471,437 for the Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

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

13. A Construction Contract for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project to Toro Enterprises, Inc.

Recommendation: (1) Award a Construction Contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the Total Base Bid amount of $908,610 for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide engineering support services during construction in an amount not-to-exceed $25,900 for a total amended agreement amount of $179,863 for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project, and (3) Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $385,000 to the Capital Improvements Fund of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvements Program Budget for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Engineering Technician Darrington presented the staff report.

Speakers in-person: Kathleen Reddington
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) award a construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the total base bid amount of $908,610 for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project, (2) authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide engineering support services during construction in an amount not-to-exceed $25,900 for a total amended agreement amount of $179,863 for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project, and (3) approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $385,000 to the Capital Improvements Fund of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvements Program Budget for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

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AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.

14. Appointment of CalPERS Retired Annuitant David Durflinger as an Extra Help - Public Works Director, for the period July 28, 2025 through October 31, 2025.

Recommendation: Appoint CalPERS retired annuitant David Durflinger to the position of Extra Help - Public Works Director on a temporary, interim basis pursuant to Government Code Section 21224, for the period of July 28, 2025 through October 31, 2025.

Assistant City Manager Kintz provided the staff report and requested that the Council modify the motion presented in the staff report to have the start of Mr. Durflinger's appointment be July 15, 2025 to allow a smooth transition.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Mayer to approve the appointment of retired annuitant David Durflinger as an Extra-Help Public Works Director for the period of July 15, 2025 through October 31, 2025. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING:

15. (1) Adoption of Resolution No. 6413, thereby initiating proposed amendments to the City's Local Coastal Program and Carpinteria Municipal Code, Title 14: Zoning, to amend the City's zoning map to rezone APNs 001-180-032 and 001-180-040 from Industrial/Research Park ("M-RP") to Residential/Mixed Use ("RMU") and (2) Direct staff to initiate negotiations with the property owner of APNs 001-180-032 and -040 concerning possible terms for a Development Agreement related to the rezoning and future redevelopment of the subject properties.

Recommendation: Consider a request to rezone two parcels (APNs 001-180-032 and 001-180-040) from M-RP to RMU. Approval and adoption of Resolution No. 6413 (Attachment A) would initiate the amendments to the Carpinteria Local Coastal Program, and Carpinteria Municipal Code Title 14: Zoning. If the Council elects to initiate the rezone, the Council should also provide direction to staff concerning entering into a negotiation and possible terms for a Development Agreement between the City and property owner.

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Principal Planner Fogg presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Laurel Perez, President of SEPPS Land Use Consulting, Brian Cearnal with Cearnal Collective LLP, and Victor Schaff, site owner provided the Applicant's presentation.

Mayor Alarcon opened the public hearing at 9:56 pm.

Speakers in-person: Kathleen Reddington, Angel Sungleris, Katherine Salant, and Susan Mailheau (did not speak)
Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen, David Allen, Amrita Salm, Kenneth Triguero, Patrick Crooks, Patrick O'Connor, and Rogelio Delgado
Emails distributed: Victor Garza, David Allen, Susan Mailheau, and Amrita Salm Mayor Alarcon closed the public hearing at 10:29 pm.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to decline to adopt Resolution No. 6413 and allow Site #21 to be considered in the next phase of Housing Element rezones. Upon voice vote, the motion carried with Vice Mayor Solorzano opposed.

CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR

OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED

8. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Walker Parking Consultants for updating the Draft Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan in an amount not-to-exceed $24,825 for a total amended agreement amount of $62,790. (Requires a roll call vote.) Public Works Director Ilasin presented the staff report.

There was no public comment received after this item was pulled from the Consent Calendar and heard under this section of the agenda. For comments on this item heard earlier in the meeting, see the Consent Calendar section.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Walker Parking Consultants for updating the Draft Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan in an amount not-to-exceed $24,825 for a total amended agreement amount of $62,790. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES: Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon

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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.

MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:

16. Resolution No. 6414, approving the application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Carpinteria Community Pool Project.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6414, approving the submission of a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for the Carpinteria Community Pool Project. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant provided the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to adopt Resolution No. 6414, as read by title only. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.

17. Professional Services Agreement with Clifford Moss to Support Community Outreach and Education Related to the City's Fiscal Sustainability Efforts.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Clifford Moss in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000 to provide strategic outreach and education services related to the City's long-term funding needs and overall fiscal sustainability efforts. (Requires a roll call vote.) Assistant City Manager Kintz presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

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Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Clifford Moss in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000 - with $46,000 allocated in Fiscal Year 2025-26 and $54,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27 -to provide strategic outreach consulting services related to the City's long-term funding needs. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

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

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legal Counsel Acos reported on Senate Bill 445, Assembly Bill 339, and Senate Bill 707 (which was not included in the Legislative Update Report).

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 July 28, 2025 Council meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 11: 36 pm.

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ia Alarcon, Mayor

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Special Meeting
Tuesday, July 15, 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:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Cody T. Sargeant, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt
Farber Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of
the City of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Mayor Alarcon led those present in the salute to the flag .

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Consideration of an appeal (filed by Frank Arredondo on May 15, 2025) of the Planning Commission's decision to accept and certify an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), select the "Proposed Project Plus Hilda and Hazel Pipeline Removal Alternative" as the preferred Project, and approve the Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit (21-2128-DP/CDP) for the proposed Chevron Carpinteria Oil and Gas Processing Facilities Decommissioning and Remediation project (collectively, "Planning Commission Action").

Recommendation: Consider the filed appeal at a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 6415 (Attachment A) thereby denying the appeal, and upholding the Planning Commission's Action.

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Mayor Alarcon asked the Council if there were any ex-parte communications to disclose.

Vice Mayor Solorzano disclosed that on July 14th at about 2 pm she attended a meeting at the Chevron Decommissioning site with the following individuals: Chevron Regulatory Affairs Manager Ryan Jones, Corporate Affairs Advisor Mark Korte-Nahabedian, Facility Manager Kevin Duganne, and Padre Associates Environmental Consultants Simon Poulter. She stated that she was shown the decommissioning site and presented with information about the decommissioning process.

Councilmember Mayer disclosed that she was invited to visit the Chevron facility and view the decommissioning plan and did so today with Chevron Facility Managers Ryan Jones and Kevin Duganne as well as Mark Korte-Nahabedian, Chevron Corporate Affairs. They met at Site 1 this afternoon and Simon Poulter of Padre Associates also showed her a history of the plant in photos before leading the group on a walk around the perimeter of the site. She said Mr. Poulter explained what remediation would be needed and provided a high-level summary of their cultural resources management plan. She noted that they did not discuss tonight's appeal and this was a learning session for her. She stated that the site visit concluded at 2 pm.

Community Development Director Bobroff and Consultant Luis Perez with MRS Environmental Inc. provided the staff presentation.

Staff responded to questions from the Council.

Mayor Alarcon opened the public hearing at 6:09 pm.

Appellant Frank Arredondo provided the appellant presentation.

Applicant Mark Korte-Nahabedian, Corporate Affairs Advisor with Chevron provided the applicant presentation.

Speakers in-person: Susan Mailheau and Patricia French
Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
Emails distributed: Eleanor Fishburn, representing Barbareno Band of Chumash Indians, Matthew Vestuto, representing BarbarenoNentureno Band of Mission Indians, Mati Waiya, representing Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation, Ryan Jones, representing Regulatory Affairs Manager with Chevron, Mark Korte-Nahabedian representing Chevron, Sam Cohen, representing Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Frank Arredondo, representing Ksen' SKu' Mu' Chumash, Valerie Bentz, and Anonymous Mayor Alarcon asked staff, the Appellant, and Applicant, respectively, if they had any responses to what was heard during the public hearing.

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Staff provided a response.

Appellant Frank Arredondo provided a response.

Applicant Mark Korte-Nahabedian, Corporate Affairs Advisor with Chevron provided a response.

Mayor Alarcon closed the public hearing at 7:17 pm.

The City Council deliberated.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6415 to deny the appeal, accept and certify the El R, select the "Proposed Project Plus Hilda and Hazel Pipeline Removal Alternative" as the preferred Project, and approve the Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit (21-2128-DP/CDP) for the Chevron Carpinteria Oil and Gas Facility Decommissioning Project. The roll call vote was as follows:

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

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 7:29 pm.

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Special Meeting
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Side Conference Room, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person and Virtual
Teleconference Location: Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago North Shore, Business Center, 1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Teleconference Location: Baywood Inn, Americana Room #206, 1370 2nd Street, Los Osos, CA 93402

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
(Present via Zoom)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
(Present via Zoom)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
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
City Clerk Barrett noted for the record that the meeting would be conducted pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953, in that Vice Mayor Solorzano and Councilmember Nomura would be participating in the meeting via teleconference (Zoom) and in accordance with the Brown Act, the teleconference locations have been identified in the notice and agenda for this meeting.

Both Vice Mayor Solorzano and Councilmember Nomura verified they could hear the proceedings well, they had a copy of the agenda for this meeting, the agenda was posted at the location where each was, their location is reasonably accessible to the public to allow a member of the public to participate in the teleconference from their location, and there was no member of the public present at either location who wished to participate in the meeting.

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Councilmembers Clark and Mayer and Mayor Alarcon could clearly hear Vice Mayor J Solorzano and Councilmember Nomura. -

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

CLOSED SESSION MATTER

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One case)
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud the title of the Closed Session into the record.

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 6:38 pm.

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the meeting in Open Session at 8:07 pm with the following Councilmembers and staff present: Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Vice Mayor Alarcon (present via Zoom), and Mayor Alarcon as well as City Manager Ramirez and Legal Counsel Acos.

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

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 8:07 pm.

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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm .

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Ryan Ayerle, Public Works Manager
Stephan Downes, Management Analyst II
David Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Torrie Cutbirth, Program Manager
Juliza Briones, Program Manager
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 MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

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1. A Proclamation Proclaiming Tuesday, August 5, 2025 as "National Night Out" in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)
There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Proclaiming Tuesday, August 5, 2025 as "National Night Out" in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Lt. Rich Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department (along with Sheriff's deputies) who provided remarks.

2. Introduction of New Employee: Ryan Ayerle, Public Works Manager.

Assistant City Manager Kintz introduced new employee Ryan Ayerle, Public Works Manager who provided remarks.

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE ANNUAL

MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (CPIC) Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:38 pm.

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the meeting at 5:42 pm.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daisy Weber, District Director, on behalf of First District Supervisor Roy Lee, provided an update on the County's response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the County.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided an update on City recruitments and staff training. b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects

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None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
None.
d. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on upcoming Community Pool and AgeWell activities. Assistant City Manager Kintz provided an update on immigration support services Request for Proposals and webpage as well as the Community Services Support Grant Program.

Speakers via Zoom: Andy Patrick

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Fred Shaw representing HopeNet of Carpinteria, Phoenix Hocking, Amrita Salm, and Rogelio Delgado
Emails distributed: Rudy Tica, David and Michelle Renner, and Susan Mailheau CONSENT CALENDAR:

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 through 7. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

3. Approve the minutes of the special meeting held July 10, 2025, the regular meeting held July 14, 2025, and the special meeting held July 15, 2025.

4. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning July 7, 2025 and ending July 18, 2025.

5. Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of June 3, 2025 through July 7, 2025.

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

7. Receive and file the Quarterly Review of the Pension Stabilization Trust.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: NONE

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8. Annual Review of Fire Protection Mitigation Fee Program.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6416, approving the update of the Fire Protection Mitigation Fee Schedule for Development and accepting the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District's Annual Report.

Management Analyst II Downes and Fire Marshall Mike LoMonaco with the CarpinteriaSummerland Fire Protection District provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Alarcon opened the public hearing at 6: 16 pm and being that there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 6:16 pm.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6416, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:

9. Formation of an ad hoc committee to advise on the City of Carpinteria's ("City") response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") activity.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6417, approving the formation of an ad hoc committee to advise on the City's response to ICE activity and appoint two councilmembers to this committee.

Legal Counsel Acos presented the staff report.

Speakers in-person: Becki Norton representing Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition, Amrita Salm, and Rogelio Delgado
There was consensus of the Council to create the ad hoc committee.

There was consensus of the Council to modify the roles and responsibilities of the committee to include community members. The Council revised Section 3 of Resolution No. 6417 as follows (added language is underlined):

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The Ad Hoc Committee shall have the following roles and responsibilities: to investigate the possible options for the City's response to ICE activity and provide recommendations to the City on the best path forward. These options include, but are not limited to, better understanding the Santa Barbara County Sherriff Office's procedures for responding to reports of ICE raids; coordinating community response with local organizations and community members; supporting proposed state and federal legislation regarding ICE activities (i.e., the No Secret Police Act (SB 627) and No Vigilantes Act (SB 805)); participating in the American Civil Liberties Union ("ACLU") lawsuit of Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem; reviewing authorization of funding as approved by the City Council; and coordinating any responses with Santa Barbara County and other jurisdictions (both locally and statewide) facing similar actions. The Ad Hoc Committee shall not be limited by this list of suggested actions and shall have the latitude to investigate and recommend other options to the City Council for responding to ICE activities.

Motion by Mayor Alarcon, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to assign Vice Mayor Solorzano and Councilmember Mayer to the ad hoc committee.

Councilmember Nomura asked if the motion included the adoption of Resolution No. 6417.

Mayor Alarcon modified the motion to assign Vice Mayor Solorzano and Councilmember Mayer to the ad hoc committee, adopt Resolution No. 6417, and include the proposed edit to Section 3 of Resolution No. 6417 (as noted above). Councilmember Clark seconded the modified motion. Upon voice vote, the modified motion carried unanimously.

10. Support for pending state and federal legislation promoting law enforcement transparency and accountability.

Recommendation: Authorize staff to draft and submit letters in support of Senate Bill 627 (No Secret Police Act-California), Senate Bill 805 (No Vigilantes Act - California), H.R. 673 (ICE Security Reform Act- federal), S.2212 (the VISIBLE Act-federal), and H.R. 4176 (No Secret Police Act of 2025 -federal).

Legal Counsel Acos provided the staff report.

Speakers in-person: Becki Norton representing Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition and Rogelio Delgado
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to express support for Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, H.R. 673, S.2212, and H.R. 4176 and direct staff to draft and submit letters in support of the legislation to the appropriate authorities stating Carpinteria's position. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

11. Code Compliance Quarterly Report Q2, 2025.

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Recommendation: Receive and file the Q2 Code Compliance Quarterly Report.

Code Compliance Supervisor Hernandez presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Susan Mailheau (did not speak) and Rogelio Delgado Speakers via Zoom: Susan Allen
Councilmember Clark requested the tracking of parking citations from quarter to quarter on future reports.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the Q2 Code Compliance Quarterly Report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 7:39 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:47 pm.

12. Fourth Quarter Department Reports for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.

Recommendation: Receive and file the Fourth Quarter Department Reports for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.

City Manager Ramirez introduced the item, Assistant City Manager Kintz covered the General Government Department PowerPoint presentation slides, City Manager Ramirez went over the Administrative Services Department slides, Community Development Director Bobroff covered the Community Development Department PowerPoint slides, City Manager Ramirez went over the Public Works Department PowerPoint slides, and Program Manager Cutbirth covered the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department PowerPoint slides.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the Fourth Quarter Department Reports for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

13. Presentation of the Final Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025 - 2027.

Recommendation: Receive and file the Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025- 2027 as the finalized version.

Program Manager Briones provided the staff report.

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There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 as the finalized version. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

14. Local State of the City Format.

Recommendation: Receive and file report, and provide feedback to staff as determined appropriate.

Program Manager Briones presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

The Council provided the following feedback to staff to include for the event:
• Provide childcare
• Translate the recorded video into Spanish
• Incorporate an economic forecast
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

15. Consider authorizing the execution of a revised Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Carpinteria and the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management regarding the activation of the Ready SBC alerts system, as well as the City's access to and use of Genasys, Emergency Zone Mapping Solution. This MOA is being brought back to Council due to recent changes made to the original agreement.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the revised Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Carpinteria and the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management for the ReadySBC alerts system activation and the City's access to the Genasys Emergency Zone Mapping Solution, reflecting the recent changes to the original agreement. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Program Manager Briones provided the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to execute the revised Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management concerning

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the activation of the ReadySBC Alerts system and the Genasys EVAC Emergency Zone Mapping Solution. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.

16. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo.

Recommendation: Designate Councilmember Nomura as the City's voting delegate and designate Vice Mayor Solorzano as the City's alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach.

City Clerk Barrett presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to designate Councilmember Nomura as the City's voting delegate and designate Vice Mayor Solorzano as the City's alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

17. Consideration of policy establishing a process for determining which members of the City Council should have priority for attending events subject to the Brown Act.

Recommendation: Adopt Council Member Attendance Policy for Events Subject to the Brown Act.

Legal Counsel Acos provided the staff report.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt the Council Member Attendance Policy for Events Subject to the Brown Act. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

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Legal Counsel Acos summarized Senate Bill 346 and provided an update on the following two bills that were not included in the Legislative Update: Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to direct staff to draft a support letter for Senate Bill 346. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

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 August 25, 2025 Council meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 9:53 pm.

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

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
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
Mayor Alarcon led those present in the salute to the flag.

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

There was no public comment.

Vice Mayor Solorzano 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 11 Downes presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, 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 Solorzano 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:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
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 Solorzano, 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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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk

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

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case
Councilmember Mayer announced that she would be recusing herself from the Closed Session due to a potential conflict of interest per Government Code Section 87100.

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 4:03 pm.

CALL TO ORDER

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Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Stephen Downes, Management Analyst II
Ryan Benson, Management Analyst I
Shay Darrington, Engineering Technician
Dave Durflinger, Extra-Help Public Works Director
Juliza Briones, Program Manager
Legal Counsel Carlson announced there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.

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 MODIFICATIONS: NONE
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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.) Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Declaring September 15, 2025 to October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Suzanne Requejo with Artesania para la Familia and Dr. Sonia Aguila representing Canalino School who both provided remarks.

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.)
Speakers in-person: Phoenix Hocking
Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Proclaiming September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Amrita Salm, Roberta Lehtinen, and Marta Flores, members of HopeNet of Carpinteria who provided remarks.

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.) Speakers in-person: Stephen Gerteis with Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Designating the Week of September 8 - 14, 2025 as Celebrate Community Week in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the City Council to Rotary Club and Lions Club members and Curtis Lopez representing the Carpinteria Lions Club, Clyde Freeman representing the Carpinteria Lions Club, Mike Lee representing the Carpinteria Lions Club, Karen Graf representing the Rotary Club of Carpinteria, and Diana Ornelas representing Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning provided remarks.

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TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY

MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting at 6:09 pm.

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the meeting at 7:04 pm.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided a law enforcement report for the months of July and August.

Councilmember Nomura requested the Sheriff's Department provide the scam presentation at a future City Council meeting to increase public awareness.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado

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
Principal Planner Fogg reported on the upcoming September 11, 2025 California Coastal Commission hearing to consider a request to amend the County of Santa Barbara's Local Coastal Program to update the cannabis odor regulations as they apply in the Coastal Zone portion of the unincorporated County and mentioned the upcoming September 12, 2025 California Coastal Commission hearing to consider the request for a Coastal Development Permit for the offshore portion of Chevron's decommissioning project.
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.
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There was no public comment.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Principal Planner Fogg reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of September 2, 2025.

Speakers in-person: Linda Lisiecki representing Lagunitas Homeowners Association Mayor Alarcon noted that Ms. Lisiecki's comment was best suited for the next section of the agenda - Public Comment on Matters Not On The Agenda, but acknowledged that her comment could be addressed now. Extra-Help Public Works Director Durflinger responded to Ms. Lisiecki's comment regarding the Lagunitas vehicular bridge plans.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Alan Koch and Rogelio Delgado
Emails distributed: Michael Cowan, Alan Koch, and Amrita Salm City Manager Ramirez and Legal Counsel Acos responded to Mr. Delgado's comment regarding language interpretation and the Brown Act.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 through 6. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

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

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

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in additional funding for a total of $1,202,045, and extending the performance period through June 2026. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Management Analyst II Downes presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Roberta Lehtinen
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Amendment 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. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.

RECESS (15 Minutes)
Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 7:56 pm.

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the meeting at 8:19 pm.

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. 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.)

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Councilmember Mayer recused herself due to her husband being an officer of The Carpinteria Skate Foundation which is one of the organizations that has requested grant funding that is under consideration and left the Council Chambers at 8:19 pm.

Management Analyst Benson provided the staff report.

Speakers in-person: Roberta Lehtinen and Amrita Salm, both representing HopeNet of Carpinteria
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Finance/Budget Committee's grant award recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Services Support Grant Program. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT: Councilmember Mayer (recused)
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.

Councilmember Mayer returned to the dais at 8:42 pm .

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 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.) Engineering Technician Darrington presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Mayer, to (1) approve the Special Event Permit for the 2025 California Avocado Festival pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section § 10.68, Special Events and waive the fees for the event permit;

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(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 notto-exceed $35,000 in costs. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.

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.

Principal Planner Fogg presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Speakers via Zoom: Patrick O'Connor
There was consensus of the Council for the City Attorney's Office to research Councilmember Clark's question on whether the City's Avocado Orchard could be used for housing.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to review and approve staff's recommended responses to the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury Report titled "Santa Barbara County South Coast Housing Crisis: A Call to Action"; and authorize the City Manager to sign and transmit the City's response to the Presiding Judge, Honorable Patricia Kelly of the Superior Court, provide a copy to the current impaneled Grand Jury, and file a copy with the City Clerk's Office. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

11. City Logo Review and Adoption.

Recommendation: Adopt the City logo as presented.

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Program Manager Briones presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Speakers via Zoom: Patrick O'Connor
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Mayer, to adopt the City logo as presented. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura abstaining from the vote.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

Legal Counsel Acos reported on Senate Bill 364.

Speakers via Zoom: Patrick O'Connor
There was consensus of the Council to direct staff to submit an opposition letter to Senate Bill 364 and request staff return with additional information on Senate Bill 79 at a future meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILMEMBERS
Vice Mayor Solorzano reported on the following :
• Channel Counties Division for the League of California Cities is holding its annual dinner in Santa Paula on September 12th .
• General Plan Update Committee is meeting on September 15th at 5:30 pm. • Public Engagement Committee met on August 26th to review and provide comments on the proposed City logo and discuss the schedule for programming for the City's 60th Anniversary and State of the City event. • Immigration and Response Committee met last week to talk with one of the applicants for the emergency response funds and City received some updated information on the applicant's funding plans.

ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the September 22, 2025 Council meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 10:45 pm .

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City Clerk
Na alia Alarcon, Mayor

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Regular Meeting
Monday, September 22, 2025
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person and Virtual

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Stephan Downes, Management Analyst II
Josefina Arechiga, Assistant Engineer
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
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 MODIFICATIONS: NONE

INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of the 2025 Avocado Festival Poster.

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There was no public comment.

Gary Dobbins, Co-President of the Avocado Festival Board of Directors and Scott Anderson, Westmont College professor and designer of this year's Avocado Festival Poster presented a signed 2025 Avocado Festival Poster to the City Council and provided remarks.

2. Resolution No. 6419, Congratulating the People of Carpinteria on Achieving 60 Years of Successful Local Self-Government. (Requires taking public comment and adoption of resolution prior to the City Council reading and presenting the resolution.)
There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6419. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

City Manager Ramirez and each Councilmember provided remarks.

RECESS FOR REFRESHMENTS (20 Minutes)
Mayor Alarcon recessed for refreshments at 5:46 pm.

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the regular meeting at 6:02 pm.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daisy Weber, District Director, on behalf of First District Supervisor Roy Lee, spoke on the following:
• Update on County Housing in Unincorporated Carpinteria o SBCAG Housing Dashboard (www.sbcag.org/housing-data-dashboard) o Mitigation impacts collaboration with County
o Cravens Lane Development Project information
• Parking complaints on unincorporated roads
• Cannabis updates
o Valley Crest application rescinded
o Odor Abatement Plans and scrubber installations
o Unannounced inspections have begun
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Speakers via Zoom: Gary Campopiano

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez reported on City recruitments, staff trainings, and the upcoming celebration of life for former Community Development Director Steve Goggia.
b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff reported that the California Coastal Commission approved the Coastal Development Permit for the offshore portion of the Chevron Carpinteria Oil & Gas Facilities Decommissioning and Remediation Project on September 12th . He noted that the Coastal Commission would be hearing the appeal of the onshore portion of that project on October 8th as well as the County's Housing Element Rezones. He noted that before the decommissioning activities occur in the Fall, Chevron will provide a presentation at an upcoming Council meeting. Lastly, he reported that the General Plan Update Committee met last week and received comments on the draft General Plan Update and the next Committee meeting will tentatively be on October 20th and focus on comments received by the California Coastal Commission. d. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez mentioned that the beach lifeguarding season ends October 5th and provided an update on events and activities offered by the Community Pool, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, and AgeWell.

There was no public comment.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Phoenix Hocking, Susie Anderson, and Patrick O'Connor Speakers via Zoom: Gary Campopiano
Emails distributed: Gina Marchand, Alan Koch, and Phoenix Hocking

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Community Development Director Bobroff responded to Mr. Campopiano's comment regarding City representatives attending the October 8th California Coastal Commission hearing.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 through 7. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

3. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 8, 2025.

4. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning September 1, 2025 and ending September 12, 2025.

5. Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of August 5, 2025 through September 1, 2025.

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

7. Accept Parcel Map 25,204 and associated documents including an Informational Notice document, for the Ebeling/Van Der Kar Lot Split Project (23-2264- TPMN AR/CDP) located at 435 Concha Loma Drive.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:

8. Approval of Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement to receive Measure A - Cycle 6 funds, and approval of the First Amendment to the Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement - Cycle 5, both relating to the Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project to be constructed along the east side of Franklin Creek Channel between Carpinteria Avenue and Seventh Street.

Recommendation: (1) Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement (Attachment A) with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to receive $226,563 of Measure A - Cycle 6 funds and (2) Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the First Amendment for a time extension of Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement (Attachment C) with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments - Cycle 5 funds. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Management Analyst II Downes and Assistant Engineer Arechiga provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
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There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve and authorize (1) the Mayor to sign the Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to receive $226,563 of Measure A - Cycle 6 funds and (2) the City Manager to sign the First Amendment for a time extension of Measure A Project Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments - Cycle 5 funds. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:

9. Annual Report on Law Enforcement Services.

Recommendation: Receive and file the report.

Lt. Rich Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Phoenix Hocking
Vice Mayor Solorzano requested performance metrics on how deputies are interacting with Carpinterians (service feedback) on future quarterly reports and/or annual presentations.

Councilmember Nomura requested a comparison of City statistics with County statistics.

Councilmember Mayer requested a holistic view of what the Sheriff is doing in the community for the public to understand.

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Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Mayor Alarcon, to receive and file the Annual Report on Law Enforcement Services. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

Legal Counsel Acos provided an update on Senate Bill 79 (which was not included in the agenda packet). She stated that the bill was passed and is awaiting signature by the Governor and the bill would not impact the City of Carpinteria as drafted and interpreted by the bill sponsors.

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILMEMBERS
Vice Mayor Solorzano reported on the following:
• Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District - majority of bus operators/supervisors represented by Teamsters Local 186 have voted to support an agreement on a three-year collective bargaining contract that includes increased wages and benefits.
• Immigration Response and Support Committee met last week to finalize details of one of the support grant applications and City staff reached out to the applicant to share feedback and get any additional information.

Councilmember Mayer reported on the following:
• Economic Vitality Committee met and (a) previewed a Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board presentation that will come to City Council on October 27th ; (b) received a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce on opportunities of economic vitality that they can bring to the community; and (c) heard a presentation from the Santa Barbara Trails Council which is coming back at a future Committee meeting.
• BEACON meeting received a presentation from the Regional Coastal Adaptation Monitoring Program which will inform and provide data to local agencies regarding beach erosion and climate change.

ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the October 13, 2025 Council meeting.

CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

10. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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11 . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Stephen Marcussen and Mary Eileen Marcussen v. City of Carpinteria and Alewright LLC (Case No. 25CV05670)
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud the two Closed Session item titles.

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

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alarcon adjourned to Closed Session at 7:24 pm.

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Alarcon reconvened in Open Session at 10: 13 pm with all Councilmembers, City Manager Ramirez, Legal Counsel Acos, and City Clerk Barrett present.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Legal Counsel Acos announced that for the first Closed Session item (No. 10) there was no reportable action and for the second Closed Session item (No. 11) the Council unanimously approved legal counsel to defend the lawsuit.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 10:15 pm.

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Monday, September 29, 2025
Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person

CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Solorzano called the meeting to order at 5:38 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Councilmembers absent:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura (District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
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
Dave Durlinger, Interim Public Works Director
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
Councilmember Mayer led those present in the salute to the flag .

STATE OF THE CITY:
a. Opening Remarks by Mayor Natalia Alarcon
Vice Mayor Solorzano provided opening remarks.
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Chumash Elder Julie Tumamait-Stenslie received the Chumash Land Acknowledgment.
c. City History Presentation by Interim Public Works Director Dave Durflinger Interim Public Works Director Durflinger provided the City History Presentation. d. Budget Overview by City Manager Michael Ramirez
City Manager Ramirez provided the Budget Overview.
e. Question & Answer Session led by Program Manager Juliza Briones Program Manager Briones introduced the following City Department Heads:
• Community Development Director Bobroff responded to two questions relating to the Surfliner Inn Project and the City's General Plan. • Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant responded to a question regarding the Community Pool Renovation Project. • Interim Public Works Director Durflinger responded to a question relating to the replacement of City trees.
f. Public Comment Period
Speakers in-person: Dale Olivas
g. End of State of the City and the public is invited to the City staff tables in the Veterans Hall courtyard

ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Solorzano adjourned the meeting at 6:53 pm.

ATTEST:
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City Clerk

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Monday, October 13, 2025
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person and Virtual

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:46 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
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
Lexi Persoon, Aquatics Program Coordinator
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Juliza Briones, Program Manager
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 MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
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1. City of Carpinteria Summer 2025 Aquatics Data Presentation by Lexi Persoon, Aquatics Program Coordinator.

Aquatics Program Coordinator Persoon provided the PowerPoint presentation.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the presentation. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY

MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting at 6:07 pm.

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the regular meeting at 6:11 pm.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided a law enforcement report for the month of September.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided an update on City recruitments. b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
Principal Planner Fogg reported that following the City Council's July 15, 2025 approval of the development plan and coastal development permit for the Chevron Carpinteria Oil and Gas Processing Facilities Decommissioning and Remediation Project, the decision was appealed to the California Coastal Commission by Frank Arredondo. On October 8, 2025, the California Coastal Commission determined

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that no substantial issue existed with respect to the grounds of the appeal and the appeal was dismissed and the City Council's approval is final.

She noted that the California Coastal Commission was set to hear the County of Santa Barbara Housing Element and Rezones (including Red Tail Bailard, Van Wingerden 1 and 2) on October 8, 2025 and the hearing was postponed to the November Coastal Commission meeting.

Lastly, she mentioned that the next General Plan Update Committee meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2025 and will focus on comments received from California Coastal Commission staff.
d. Other City/Community Updates
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant spoke on Community Pool and AgeWell activities/events.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Principal Planner Fogg reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of October 6, 2025.

There was no public comment.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Phoenix Hocking and Rogelio Delgado Emails distributed: Phoenix Hocking
CONSENT CALENDAR:

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 through 3. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

2. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 22, 2025 and the special meeting held September 29, 2025.

3. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning September 15, 2025 and ending October 3, 2025.

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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: NONE
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:

4. Consideration of the proposed Parks & Right-of-Way Memorial Bench Program Policy.

Recommendation: Adopt the Parks & Right-of-Way Memorial Bench Program Policy.

Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Fred Shaw
Speakers via Zoom: Lisa Guravitz
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Mayer, to pause the Parks & Right-of-Way Memorial Bench Program, direct staff to work with the remaining seven people on the waitlist, but communicate to them that the available benches are the ones in the Salt Marsh or any new benches that are planned by the City, that staff use the current cost formula with those seven people on the waitlist, and direct staff to handle the administrative components as described in the draft policy.

Councilmember Nomura suggested a modification to the motion to only make available the 10 wooden benches on Linden Avenue and include the benches specific to the dog park project and Franklin Creek Trail Project for the seven people on the waitlist.

After discussion, the Council decided only to make available the 10 wooden benches on Linden Avenue to the seven people on the waitlist.

Vice Mayor Solorzano modified the motion to pause the Parks & Right-of-Way Memorial Bench Program, direct staff to work with the remaining seven people on the waitlist, but communicate to them that the available benches are the ten wooden benches on Linden Avenue, that staff use the current cost formula with those seven people on the waitlist, and direct staff to handle the administrative components as described in the draft policy.

Councilmember Mayer seconded the modified motion.

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
None
The modified motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 8:07 pm and reconvened the meeting at 8: 19 pm.

5. 60th Anniversary Celebration Recap and Evaluation Report.

Recommendation: Receive and file the 60th Anniversary Celebration Recap and Evaluation report.

Program Manager Briones provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
The Council provided the following comments/feedback:

Vice Mayor Solorzano thanked City staff, suggested a raffle to incentivize attendance at future events, and have reels in Spanish on lnstagram to engage more Spanish speakers.

Councilmember Mayer mentioned that the event was beautiful, people loved Dave Durflinger's recap of the City, and the City Manager's presentation was well received by the community. She suggested that for the next State of the City to allow Councilmembers to have an opportunity to acknowledge their districts (discuss positive items and things each district is trying to work on). She suggested holding future anniversary events outside work hours.

Councilmember Clark noted it was a good event and liked the City Manager's presentation on the budget and believed the message got across.

Councilmember Nomura stated that the event was well-received and that there was a lot of engagement. He suggested the next time getting more people at the event.

Mayor Alarcon thanked staff and echoed the sentiments of the rest of the Council.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the 60th Anniversary Celebration Recap and Evaluation Report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legal Counsel Acos reported on the following bills: Assembly Bill 424, Assembly Bill 492, Assembly Bill 620, Senate Bill 456, and Senate Bill 454.

The Council took no action in sending support/opposition letters to the bills.

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILMEMBERS
Vice Mayor Solorzano reported on her attendance at the CA Joint Powers Insurance Authority Conference and the CalCities Conference.

Councilmember Nomura reported on his attendance at the CalCities Conference.

Mayor Alarcon asked for updates on the creation of a housing committee and the idea of having quarterly reports presented to the City Council by the special districts such as Carpinteria Valley Water District and Carpinteria Sanitary District on what is happening with each District.

City Manager Ramirez said he would check with Community Development and bring back an update on the housing committee in a future City Manager Report and he would schedule the special districts to present on a quarterly basis at future Council meetings.

ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the October 27, 2025 Council meeting.

CLOSED SESSION MATTER

6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager Michael Ramirez
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud the Closed Session item title.

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 8:50 pm.

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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Alarcon reconvened in Open Session at 10:04 pm with all Councilmembers, City Manager Ramirez, Legal Counsel Acos, and City Clerk Barrett present.

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

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 10:04 pm.

ATTEST:
~~~ Brian C. Barrett, cMC,CPMC
City Clerk

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Regular Meeting
Monday, October 27, 2025
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person and Virtual

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 4:35 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk

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

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Stephen Marcussen and Mary Eileen Marcussen v. City of Carpinteria and Alewright LLC (Case No. 25CV05670)
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud the Closed Session item title.

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 4:36 pm.

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

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Delayni Millar, Environmental Program Manager
Tatianna Suriel, Environmental Program Specialist
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Juliza Briones, Program Manager
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Legal Counsel Acos announced that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session item.

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 MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

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2. Introduction of New Employees: Tatiana Suriel, Environmental Program Specialist and Ruth Zamora, Administrative Office Professional II with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department.

Environmental Program Manager Millar introduced Tatianna Suriel, Environmental Program Specialist, who provided remarks.

There was no public comment.

3. A Proclamation Recognizing October as "Promotoras Month" in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation).

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Recognizing October as "Promotoras Month" in the City of Carpinteria.

Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Teresa Alvarez, Executive Director of Carpinteria Children's Project who provided remarks.

4. A Proclamation Recognizing and Celebrating the 39th Anniversary of the California Avocado Festival. (Requires taking public comment and approval prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation).

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to approve the Proclamation Recognizing and Celebrating the 39th Anniversary of the California Avocado Festival. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Mike Lazaro, Festival Producer and Olivia Sorgman, Festival Director. Ms. Sorgman provided remarks.

5. Presentation by a representative(s) of Chevron U.S.A. , Inc., about the Carpinteria Oil and Gas Facility Decommissioning.

Mark Korte-Nahabedian, Corporate Affairs with Chevron USA provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Susan Allen
Speakers via Zoom: Alexandra Van Antwerp

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Emails distributed: Noah Boland
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the presentation. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daisy Weber, District Director, on behalf of First District Supervisor Roy Lee, provided updates on the following:
• Update on housing in unincorporated Carpinteria
o Coastal Commission Meeting on November 6th - LCP Rezone Hearing o Bailard Project proposed units and parking (estimated 182 total units and 297 parking units)
• Cannabis Updates
o Adoption of Coastal Commission at October 21 st Board of Supervisors Meeting (All carbon filtration systems (scrubbers) must be installed by March 18, 2026)
o District Attorney enforcement
• Phasing out onshore oil and gas
o Board of Supervisors decided 3-2 to start the process to transition away from fossil fuels; directed staff to return with findings for Phase 1 and II • Phase I - no new oil wells
• Phase II - a multi-year plan to transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy with the goal of retaining/expanding good jobs Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Speakers via Zoom: Betty Jeppesen and Tristine Rainer
The Council was interested in receiving a presentation by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Ramirez reported on his attendance at a Morning Rotary Club meeting where he spoke about the City finances and that the State of the City Address was now available for viewing online in English and Spanish.
a. City Employee Updates
Assistant City Manager Kintz reported on City recruitments. b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects

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None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the following :
• Maintenance work related to the eventual decommissioning of the Pitas Point natural gas facility (not in City Manager Report) • City staff continues to update the City's Proposed Housing Projects webpage
• Noted items on the upcoming November 3rd Planning Commission meeting • Possible formation of an affordable housing committee The Council briefly discussed when to create the Affordable Housing Committee - soon or adding it to the strategic plan discussion in January.

Motion by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Mayer, to agendize the creation of an Affordable Housing Committee at an upcoming Council meeting.

Upon voice vote, the motion carried with Councilmember Nomura opposed.

City Manager Ramirez said staff will bring back the creation of the Affordable Housing Committee to the November 24, 2025 Council meeting. d. Other City/Community Updates
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant reported on AgeWell and Community Garden events and provided a brief update on the Tomol Interpretive Play Area.

Program Manager Briones provided updates on emergency management and volunteer services.

There was no public comment.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Emails distributed: Scott Decker and Anonymous
CONSENT CALENDAR:

There was no public comment.

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Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6 through 11. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

6. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 13, 2025.

7. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning October 6, 2025 and ending October 17, 2025.

8. Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of September 2, 2025 through October 6, 2025.

9. Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer's Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds for September 2025.

10. Receive and file the Quarterly Review of the Pension Stabilization Trust.

11. Adopt Resolution No. 6420, receiving and filing the City's Investment Policy as part of the annual review required by state law.

Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 7:12 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:25 pm.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:

12. Authorize the purchase of 35 standardized trash receptacles from Forms+Surfaces in an amount not-to-exceed $84,865.24.

Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of 35 trash receptacles in an amount not-to-exceed $84,865.24. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Environmental Program Manager Millar presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the purchase of 35 trash receptacles in an amount not-to-exceed $84,865.24. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
None

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The motion carried unanimously.

13. Appointments to the Central Coast Community Energy's Policy Board and Operations Board.

Recommendation: Appoint one City Councilmember to serve as the primary representative on the Central Coast Community Energy's Policy Board and appoint City Manager Michael Ramirez to serve as the alternate representative on the Central Coast Community Energy's Operations Board, both for the two-year term, December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2027.

City Clerk Barrett provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Solorzano, to appoint Councilmember Nomura to serve as the primary representative on the Central Coast Community Energy's Policy Board and appoint City Manager Michael Ramirez to serve as the alternate representative on the Central Coast Community Energy's Operations Board, both for the two-year term, December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2027. Upon voice vote, the 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:

14. Consider approval of the First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement and authorization of a One-Time Bonus.

Recommendation: Authorize for the Mayor's signature on the First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement Between the City of Carpinteria and Michael Ramirez and approve payment of a one-time performance bonus in the amount of $5,000.00. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Legal Counsel Acos presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Vice Mayor Solorzano, to authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement

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Between the City of Carpinteria and Michael Ramirez and to approve a one-time performance bonus for the City Manager in the amount of $5,000.00. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.

15. Authorize a member of the City Council and the City Manager to present in-person public comment on behalf of the Council at the November 6, 2025 meeting of the California Coastal Commission (CCC), regarding the rezoning of three sites in the unincorporated Carpinteria Valley to multifamily residential use; approve a budget appropriation for the travel expenses of two (2) City representatives to attend the CCC meeting in-person; and provide direction to City staff on a proposed comment letter to the CCC regarding the County rezone sites.

Recommendation: (1) Authorize a member of the City Council and the City Manager to present public comment on behalf of the Council at the November 6, 2025 meeting of the California Coastal Commission (CCC) in Sacramento, CA, regarding the proposed rezoning of three sites in the County to multifamily residential use and (2) Provide direction to City staff on a proposed comment letter to the CCC, regarding the proposed rezoning of three parcels in the County to multifamily residential use.

Principal Planner Fogg presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Christie Boyd
Speakers via Zoom: Mike Wondolowski, Gary Campopiano, Tristine Rainer, Karl Sonkin, and Lorraine McIntire
Emails distributed: Susie Anderson
There was Council consensus to allow staff to prepare the proposed comment letter to the CCC, regarding the proposed rezoning of three parcels in the County to multifamily residential use and take the stance of protecting the urban-rural boundary and make arguments in alignment with the CA Costal Act.

Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to authorize Councilmember Mayer and the City Manager to represent the City Council at the November 6, 2025 California Coastal Commission meeting to deliver remarks regarding

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the County of Santa Barbara's proposed rezoning of parcels in the Carpinteria Valley.

The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILMEMBERS
Vice Mayor Solorzano reported on the following :
• Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board met last week and received financial update on FY 2024/25 and discussed updates to non-represented employee health benefits.
• Public Engagement Committee met last week and discussed the new City logo and branding guide.
• General Plan Update Committee met last week and discussed the Coastal Commission's recommended edits to the draft General Plan Update.

ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the November 10, 2025 Council meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 8:32 pm.

ATTEST:

Brian C. Barrett~~ ( CMC, CPMC
City Clerk

City of Carpinteria
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person and Virtual

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm .

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura (District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
David Hernandez, Code Compliance Supervisor
Stephan Downes, Management Analyst II
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 MODIFICATIONS

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City Manager Ramirez noted that Item Nos. 3 and 7 would not be heard tonight and need to be postponed to a future meeting. There was Council consensus to postpone Item Nos. 3 and 7 to a future City Council meeting.

INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

1. Introduction of New Employees: Ruth Zamora, Administrative Office Professional II with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department.

There was no public comment.

Lieutenant Brittingham introduced Ruth Zamora, Administrative Officer Professional II with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department who provided remarks.

2. Presentation in honor of members of the Boys & Girls Club who have achieved Gold Card status.

There was no public comment.

Diana Ornelas, Boys & Girls Carpinteria Club Director provided introductory remarks.

Vice Mayor Solorzano announced the names of the children who received Gold Card Status and Mayor Alarcon presented the certificates to each child.

3. Presentation from Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board (DTBAB) Chair Andre Jackson and Vice Chair Kristina Calkins.

The Council did not hear this item and postponed it to a future Council meeting.

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY

MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:46 pm.

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the regular meeting at 6:08 pm.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department provided a law enforcement report for the month of October.

Speakers in-person: Jeffrey Stoller

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Mayor Alarcon noted that Mr. Stoller's comments would be for Public Comments on Matters Not on the Agenda Section.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
Assistant City Manager Kintz reported on City recruitments and staff training. b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Reimagining Government Land Summit and the November 6th California Coastal Commission meeting where the Commission accepted the County's Housing Element Rezones of three properties (Bailard, Van Wingerden 1, and Van Wingerd en 2) to multifamily residential with the included modification to require a 12% low-income affordability obligation in addition to the already included 20% low-income affordability requirement.
d. Other City/Community Updates
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant provided an update on the Tomol Interpretive Play Area Repairs, and activities put on by AgeWell and the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department.

City Manager Ramirez reported on the City's branding guide.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Speakers via Zoom: Lorraine McIntire
Community Development Director Bobroff responded to Ms. Mclntire's question on the County's Red Tail Bailard Avenue Multifamily Housing Project.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of November 3, 2025.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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Speakers in-person: Jeffrey Stoller and Rogelio Delgado Speakers via Zoom: Lisa Guravitz
Emails distributed: Jeffrey Stoller and Jill Stassinos
Assistant City Manager Kintz responded to Mr. Stoller's comments on an overgrown Sycamore tree near his property.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 5. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

4. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 27, 2025.

5. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning October 20, 2025 and ending October 30, 2025.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:

6. Consider cancelation of the regular City Council meeting for December 22, 2025.

Recommendation: Authorize the cancelation of the regular City Council meeting on December 22, 2025.

City Clerk Barrett presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the cancelation of the regular City Council meeting on December 22, 2025. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

7. City Council Advisory Group Handbook Update.

Recommendation: Approve the Updated City Council Advisory Group Handbook.

The Council did not hear this item and postponed it to a future Council meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

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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. First Quarter Code Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Recommendation: Receive and file the First Quarter Code Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Code Compliance Supervisor Hernandez provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers via Zoom: Lorraine McIntire
Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the First Quarter Code Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

9. Resolution establishing Citywide procedures for special benefit assessments under Proposition 218 and Government Code Section 53759.1 through 53759.2 (Assembly Bill 2257).

Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 6421 establishing procedures for compliance with Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill 2257 (Government Code§§ 53759.1 - 53759.2) for all current and future special benefit assessment proceedings administered under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code §§ 22500 et seq.), the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982 (Government Code§§ 54703 et seq.), and any other applicable assessment authority within the City of Carpinteria and (2) Authorize City Staff to apply these procedures to all Citywide assessment proceedings and any future Proposition 218 assessments, modifications, or rate adjustments. (Requires a roll call vote.) Assistant City Manager Kintz and Legal Counsel Acos presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve Resolution No. 6421 establishing procedures for compliance with Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill 2257 (Government Code §§53759.1 - 53759.2) for all current and future special benefit assessment proceedings and authorizing City staff to apply these procedures to all Citywide assessment proceedings and any future Proposition 218

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assessments, modifications, or rate adjustments. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
ABSENT
ABSTAIN:

None
None
The motion carried unanimously.

10. Resolutions of Intention related to the formation of Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1 and the levy of assessments commencing Fiscal Year 2026/27.

Recommendation: (1) Approve Resolution No. 6422, initiating proceedings to form Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1 and directing the preparation and filing of the Engineer's Report and (2) Approve Resolution No. 6423, declaring the City's intention to form Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1; preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report; ordering that a property-owner protest ballot proceeding be conducted pursuant to Proposition 218; and setting the date, time, and place for the public hearing. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Assistant City Manager Kintz and Management Analyst 11 Downes provided the staff report.

Speakers in-person: Patrick O'Connor
Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) adopt Resolution No. 6422 initiating proceedings to form Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1 and directing preparation and filing of the Engineer's Report; and (2) approve Resolution No. 6423 declaring the City's intention to form the district, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, ordering a Proposition 218 property-owner ballot proceeding, and setting the date, time, and place for the public hearing. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.

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11. Resolution of Intention to Form the Coastal Berm Assessment District and to Levy Assessments Commencing Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

Recommendation: (1) Approve Resolution No. 6424, initiating proceedings to form the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District, directing the preparation and filing of the Engineer's Report regarding the district formation and levy of assessments and (2) Approve Resolution No. 6425, declaring the City's intention to form the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report; ordering that a property-owner protest ballot proceeding be conducted pursuant to Proposition 218; and setting the date, time, and place for the public hearing. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Assistant City Manager Kintz and Management Analyst II Downes presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to (1) approve Resolution No. 6424 initiating proceedings to form the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District and directing preparation and filing of the Engineer's Report; and (2) approve Resolution No. 6425 declaring the City's intention to form the district, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, ordering a Proposition 218 property-owner ballot proceeding, and setting the date, time, and place for the public hearing. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legal Counsel Acos provided an update on the main changes of Senate Bill 707.

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Mayer reported on the Economic Vitality Committee where the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce presented ideas for economic vitality.

ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

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All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the November 24, 2025 Council meeting with the exception of Mayor Alarcon.

ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Nomura requested adjourning the meeting in honor of veterans who have served.

Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting in honor of veterans and their service to our country at 8:01 pm.

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CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Solorzano called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present:

Councilmembers absent:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Cody Sargeant, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
Deputy Erica Pereyra, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
John L. Ilasin, Public Works Director
Juliza Briones, Program Manager
Stephan Downes, Management Analyst 11
Councilmember Mayer 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.

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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

1. Presentation by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department about Fraud Schemes.

Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department introduced Deputy Erica Pereyra with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department who provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
The presentation was received and filed .

2. Presentation by Southern California Edison entitled "Outage Preparedness and Safety Resources: What Residents Need to Know".

Natalie Yanez, Government Relations Manager with Southern California Edison presented the PowerPoint presentation.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Documents distributed: Natalie Yanez
The presentation was received and filed.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daisy Weber, District Director, on behalf of First District Supervisor Roy Lee, provided updates on the following:
• Update on Housing in Unincorporated Carpinteria
o Local Coastal Plan Rezone - Back to the Board of Supervisors for approval of Coastal Commission modifications sometime in early February 2026. o Modifications that pertain to the Bailard and Van Wingerden 1 & 2 Sites:
• At least 32% of the total units shall be affordable, which shall consist of (1) at least 20% of units shall be affordable to very low-and/or lowincome households, and (2) at least 12% of the units shall be affordable to very low-, low-, and/or moderate-income households.

The applicant shall record a restrictive covenant that ensures the continued affordability of all very low-, low-, and moderate-income rental and for sale units for the life of the housing development.

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o Bailard Project - Working with City staff and Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County to coordinate public meetings.
• Cannabis Updates
o December 18th - deadline for operators to file for an extension for carbon scrubber installation.
• Update on Santa Claus Lane
• Update on Winter Storm Preparedness and Flood Control Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Speakers via Zoom: Karl Sonkin

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
a. City Employee Updates
Assistant City Manager Kintz reported on City recruitments and staff training. b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
Public Works Director Ilasin provided updates on the Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project and the Linden Avenue Improvements Project - Carpinteria Avenue to Linden Avenue Overcrossing. c. Updates on Development Applications
None.
d. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez said he confirmed with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department that the disruption in access to crime statistics, as highlighted by Lieutenant Brittingham during his presentation on November 10th was due to formatting changes by the Department of Justice on how crime is reported. He also reported on the possibility of an in-person or virtual presentation to share resources about substance abuse programs and/or information that could be shared with the Council and community.

The Council was interested in receiving a presentation and more information on resources about substance abuse programs in particular about meth and fentanyl.

Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant provided an update on an upcoming AgeWell event and the upcoming closure of the Community Pool, AgeWell, and the Library due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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There was no public comment.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado, John Rohner representing Southern California Gas, Susan Allen, Teresa Alvarez (did not speak), Kellie Wolfe and Timothy Maias representing Aliso School (neither spoke), Connie Fourgurean representing Jazzercise, Robin Karlsson representing Jazzercise, Teresa Till representing Jazzercise, Beth Scerni representing Jazzercise, and Adriana Morales representing Jazzercise Documents distributed: Jaime and Linda Anderson, Case Van Wingerden, Connie Fourqurean, Lori Noricks, Pauline Tran, Stephanie Lucich, Jennie Van Wingerden, Cindi Warszynski, Victoria Swanson, Adriana Morales de Meja, Beth Scerni, June Van Wingerden, Molli Sipe, lnta Zemjanis, Aurora Zemjanis, and Gail Fenton City Manager Ramirez responded to comments from Jazzercise representatives regarding the lack of City staff available to open/close the Vets Hall for Jazzercise during the Thanksgiving holiday. The Council briefly discussed.

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 with Mayor Alarcon absent.

3. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 10, 2025.

4. Receive and file the Expenditures for the period beginning November 3, 2025 and ending November 14, 2025.

5. Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of October 7, 2025 through November 3, 2025.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:

7. Authorize Participation in County-Led Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to submit a Letter of Intent to the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management to participate in the

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County-led update of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, including preparation of the City's hazard mitigation annex. (Requires a roll call vote.) Program Manager Briones presented the staff report.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to submit a Letter of Intent to the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management to participate in the County-led update of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan including preparation of the City's hazard mitigation annex. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, and Vice Mayor Solorzano
None
ABSENT: Mayor Alarcon
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING:

8. Annual Report of the Development Impact Fee Program and Updating the Capital Improvement Plan.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6427, approving and accepting the Annual Report of the Development Impact Fee Program and updating the Capital Improvement Plan.

Management Analyst II Downes provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

Public Works Director Ilasin noted a typographical error on page 3 of the staff report in that subsection (a) under section 6 should be labeled in numerical sequential order as section 7 and so forth and that this error does not materially change the update before the City Council. He also clarified that this section 6(a) comes from the California Government Code and is not reported in Exhibit 4 to Resolution No. 6427. He explained that it's not required to be reported when sufficient funds are not collected. He stated that the next annual report will explicitly explain this and that the capital projects don't have sufficient funds, so the City is not required to report on the approximate date the construction will commence and why the project was delayed, etc.

Vice Mayor Solorzano opened the public hearing at 8: 14 pm and being there was no public comment, closed the public hearing at 8:14 pm.

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Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6427, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Mayor Alarcon absent.

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: NONE
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Mayer reported on a recent BEACON meeting where they received a presentation by the California Beach Resiliency Plan.

Vice Mayor Solorzano reported on last week's meeting of the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board where they received an update on the Terminal 2 Phase 1 Operational Implementation at 5353 Overpass Road in Goleta, FY 25/26 First Quarter Performance Report, and did the annual election of Boardmembers and the current leadership of the Board was voted in again.

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

ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Solorzano adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.
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Monday, December 8, 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:

Staff members present:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5)
Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Monica J. Solorzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Mack Carlson, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Rosendo Aispuro, Maintenance Worker II
Stephan Downes, Management Analyst 11
Lieutenant Rich Brittingham, Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Department
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
John L. Ilasin, Public Works Director
Josefina Arechiga, Assistant Engineer
Pam Greer, Finance Manager
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.

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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

1. Employee Service Awards.

There was no public comment.

Assistant City Manager Kintz introduced Maintenance Worker II Aispuro who provided remarks.

Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented Maintenance Worker II Aispuro with a five-year service award.

2. Presentation from Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board (DTBAB) Chair Andre Jackson and Vice Chair Kristina Calkins.

Management Analyst II Downes introduced Downtown "T" Business Advisory Board Vice Chair Kristina Calkins who provided the PowerPoint presentation.

There was no verbal public comment.

Documents distributed: Kristina Calkins
Presentation received and filed.

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY

MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:47 pm.

RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the regular meeting at 6:00 pm.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Ramirez invited Lieutenant Brittingham with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department to provide some information for which the Council had previously asked. Lieutenant Brittingham explained the process of complaints received by the Sheriff's Department
a. City Employee Updates

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City Manager Ramirez reported on current City recruitments. b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
None
c. Updates on Development Applications
See City Manager's Report.
d. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez provided an update on the City's Emergency Preparedness Program, the Community Garden's composting system, and AgeWell's winter break schedule.

There was no public comment.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Planning Commission Actions from its meeting of December 1, 2025.

There was no public comment.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Alan Koch, Nathan Pratt, Victor Garza, Katherine Salant, Leslie Gascoigne, Amrita Salm, and Lorraine McIntire
Speakers via Zoom: Kristin Larson and Andy Patrick
Documents distributed: Jeff Stoller, Laura Macker, Nathan Pratt, Alan Koch, and Kristin Larson
In response to public comment:
• The Council was interested in receiving an update on gas leaf blowers and what other cities are doing in regards to adopting bans on gas leaf blowers. • The Council was also interested in seeing what options the City had and what other cities are doing in regards to rocket launches. City Manager Ramirez noted that there is a meeting this Friday where a representative from Vandenburg Space

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• Mayor Alarcon asked when the EIR for the Surfliner Inn Project is expected to come out. Principal Planner Fogg responded that the EIR is anticipated to come out early next year.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

Speakers in-person: Katherine Salant (for Consent Calendar Item No. 5) - Ms. Salant's comment was heard after Item No. 8.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 through 7. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solorzano, and Mayor Alarcon
None
None
None
The motion carried unanimously.

3. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 24, 2025.

4. Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of November 17, 2025 through November 28, 2025, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.08.150(F).

5. Adopt Resolution No. 6429, amending Resolution No. 6385 and approving the term extension of the Ad Hoc E-Conveyance Committee.

6. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Vendor Agreement for recurring animal control services between the City of Carpinteria and Animal Medical Clinic for the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, for an amount not-to-exceed $72,000 for the three-year term of the Agreement. (Requires a roll call vote.)

7. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Vendor Agreement for online permit processing and project management software with GovWell Technologies Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $99,000 for the three-year term of the Agreement. (Requires a roll call vote.)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:

8. Authorization to issue the Notice Inviting Bids for the Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project.

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Recommendation: Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise the Notice Inviting Bids for the Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project (Project No. 15037).

Public Works Director Ilasin and Assistant Engineer Arechiga presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to authorize the Public Works Director to advertise the Notice Inviting Bids for the Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project (Project No. 15037). Upon voice vote, the 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:

9. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.

Recommendation: Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

Finance Manager Greer introduced Evelyn Morentin-Barcena with Rogers, Anderson, Malady & Scott, LLP who presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solorzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the ACFR and various reports. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

10. Adoption of Resolution No. 6428, concerning the formation of the Standing Affordable Housing Committee, and appointment of two Councilmembers to the Committee.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6428 approving the formation of the Standing Affordable Housing Committee and appoint two Councilmembers to serve on the Committee to assist staff in developing program recommendations for City Council consideration.

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Community Development Director Bobroff presented the staff report.

Speakers in-person: Katherine Salant
Speakers via Zoom: Amrita Salm
Motion by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Mayer, to adopt Resolution No. 6428, as read by title only, approving the formation of the Standing Affordable Housing Committee to include Councilmembers Al Clark and Natalia Alarcon.

Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILMEMBERS
Vice Mayor Solorzano reported that the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board will meet tomorrow to discuss the FY 2024-25 audited financial statements and reports.

ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the January 12, 2026 Council meeting.

CLOSED SESSION MATTER
11 . CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) and (3): 1 case
Legal Counsel Carlson read aloud the Closed Session title into the record .

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

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned to Closed Session at 7:40 pm.

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Alarcon reconvened in Open Session at 9:09 pm.

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

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 9:10 pm.
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MINUTES, PLANNING COMMISSION

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
April 7, 2025
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chair La Fevers.

Commissioners Present:

Glenn La Fevers, Chair
David Allen, Vice Chair (virtual attendance)
Jane L. Benefield
Alexandra Van Antwerp
Commissioners Absent:

John Moyer
Others Present:

Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Syndi Souter, Senior Planner

CALL TO ORDER &

ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chair La Fevers led the flag salute. PLEDGE

INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff introduced Alexandra Van Antwerp, who was appointed in January to serve on the Planning Commission and is participating in her first meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff shared that one public comment letter from Patrick O’Connor was received related to the recent special joint meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held December 2, 2024
MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Benefield, seconded by Commissioner Allen, the Planning Commission approved the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of December 2, 2024, as submitted. Motion passed 4-0-1 (Van Antwerp abstained) by voice vote.

CONSENT CALENDAR

NEW PUBLIC HEARING
2) Llamas Residence Remodel & Structural Alterations
Planner: Syndi Souter
Applicant: Mark Llamas

NEW PUBLIC

HEARING

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Regular Meeting

Project: 24-2318-CUP/CDP
Address: 1082 Elm Lane
Hearing on the request of Mark Llamas to consider Project 24-2318- CUP/CDP (application filed November 20, 2024) for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Coastal Development Permit to allow an interior remodel with structural alterations to an existing 1,129 squarefoot legal-nonconforming single-family residence under the provisions of Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) §14.14 - Planned Residential Development District, §14.62 - Conditional Use Permit, and §14.82 - Nonconforming Uses; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15301, §15302, and §15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The application involves APN 003-153-002, addressed as 1082 Elm Lane.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS - None
Senior Planner Syndi Souter presented the staff report and said staff was recommending approval of the project as presented and adoption of Resolution PC-25-002.

Souter provided additional details in response to questions. About the setbacks, she clarified all the homes on Elm Lane are legal non-conforming and were built before the current setback standards were established. She explained the roof would be replaced like-for-like or have no changes, and exterior facing walls would remain the same.

PUBLIC HEARING – Chair La Fevers opened the public hearing.

Applicant Mark Llamas said he was present with his father Alfredo Llamas and introduced themselves as the owners. He explained everything on the exterior of the house will be like-for-like except for the windows, which if replaced will remain the same size. He explained the only structural change was a beam added to hold a portion of the living room roof. He said existing foundation footings are in fair condition and won’t change except for those supporting the beam. He commented this will be a family home primarily for himself and will be used as a vacation home. In response to whether there is dry rot anywhere, he said the wood is original, they have not seen actual damage, and it appears to be structurally sound.

One public comment letter was received from Patrick O’Connor seeking confirmation that fire sprinklers and underground utilities would be required as part of the project approval.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED – Chair La Fevers closed the public hearing.

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Commissioner Benefield said it seems like an automatic approval to her.

She said it is improving the neighborhood, is a darling house, and she doesn’t see a downside. She said she is for approval.

Commissioner Allen said if not for the setback issue, they would not be seeing this project. He said he could make the findings and is happy to see the project move forward.

Commissioner Van Antwerp expressed support and said she is happy it is providing long-term housing in the city.

Chair La Fevers also expressed support. He confirmed with the applicant that the scope of work would be interior-only. He said he is happy to see older homes upgraded and is comfortable making the findings with regards to the setbacks and lot coverage.

MOTION
Commissioner Benefield moved to approve the request for the Conditional Use and Coastal Development Permits and to allow an interior remodel to the structure at 1082 Elm Avenue according to the staff report.

Commissioner Allen seconded the motion and added a modification that they accept the categorical exemption under CEQA. Benefield agreed to Allen’s modification. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:

Benefield voted yes, Van Antwerp voted yes, Allen voted yes, and La Fevers voted yes.

OTHER BUSINESS
2) Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair Discussion took place about the rotational process. Commissioner Benefield expressed it has been working although we should not be stuck using the same process. Chair La Fevers suggested David Allen as Chair and John Moyer as Vice-Chair.

MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Benefield, seconded by
Commissioner Van Antwerp, the Planning Commission selected David Allen as Chair and John Moyer as Vice-Chair. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote: Benefield voted yes, Van Antwerp voted yes, Allen voted yes, and La Fevers voted yes.

Chair La Fevers was commended for his excellent work as Chair.

OTHER BUSINESS

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3) Appointment of Planning Commissioners to City’s General Plan Update Committee
Commissioner Benefield expressed her desire to continue on the committee. Chair La Fevers suggested it could be a good learning experience for Commissioner Van Antwerp who agreed.

MOTION
Upon a motion by Chair La Fevers, seconded by Commissioner Benefield, the Planning Commission appointed Jane Benefield and Alexandra Van Antwerp to the City’s General Plan Update Committee. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote:

Benefield voted yes, Van Antwerp voted yes, Allen voted yes, and La Fevers voted yes.

MATTERS PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Benefield asked for removal of story poles from two properties on Dorrance Way. She stressed the importance of creating an emergency secondary exit through the State Park for the Beach Neighborhood and asked for an update. She suggested using Planning Commission meeting dates with no agenda items for training, workshops, etc. She sought clarification whether she will have a conflict of interest for the Surfliner Inn project.

MATTERS

PRESENTED
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
5) Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2024
6) City Calendar for the month of April 2025
7) Planning Activity Report as of March 31, 2025
8) Building Permit Report as of March 31, 2025
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff announced that the Housing Element Rezones will go to the City Council on April 14th for acceptance of Coastal Commission certification. In addition, the Chevron decommissioning is scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of May 5th, and the proposed EIR is up on the website and available for public review. Commissioner Allen advised he may have to step down for that hearing.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

ATTENDANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
NEXT MEETING OF MONDAY, May 5, 2025 – Chair La Fevers said he would be out of town but would try to attend remotely. Commissioners Allen, Benefield and Van Antwerp said they plan to be present.

ATTENDANCE FOR

NEXT MEETING

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ADJOURNMENT – Chair La Fevers adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. ___________________________
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CITY OF CARPINTERIA

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
May 5, 2025
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Allen.

Commissioners Present:

David Allen, Chair
John Moyer, Vice Chair
Jane L. Benefield
Glenn La Fevers
Alexandra Van Antwerp
Others Present:

Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Brett McNulty, Principal Planner
Simon Poulter, Padre Associates
Luis Perez, MRS Environmental, Inc.

Cody Sargeant, City Attorney

CALL TO ORDER &

ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chair Allen led the flag salute. PLEDGE

INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff introduced new Principal Planner Bret McNulty. He has over twenty years of experience in both the public and private sectors, including as a consultant for the Cities of Goleta and San Marino. He also worked in the Long-Range Planning Division for the County of Santa Barbara.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT - None PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held April 7, 2025
MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner La Fevers, seconded by Commissioner Benefield, the Planning Commission approved the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of April 7, 2025, as submitted. Motion passed 4-0-1 by voice vote (Allen, Benefield, La Fevers and Van Antwerp in favor; Moyer abstained).

CONSENT CALENDAR

NEW PUBLIC HEARING
2) Decommissioning and Remediation of the Chevron Carpinteria Oil & Gas Processing Facility Project

NEW PUBLIC

HEARING

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Regular Meeting

Planner: Luis Perez, MRS Environmental, Inc.

Applicant: Walid Masri, Chevron West Coast Decommissioning Program
Project: 21-2128-DP/CDP
Location: 5619, 5663, 5675 and 5731 Carpinteria Avenue
Hearing on the request of Walid Masri, on behalf of the Chevron West Coast Decommissioning Program, to consider Project 21-2128-DP/CDP (application filed October 25, 2021) for approval of a Development Plan and a Coastal Development Permit to decommission and remediate the Carpinteria Oil and Gas Processing Facilities under the provisions of the Coastal Dependent Industry (M-CD) and Recreation (REC) Zone Districts; and to certify the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2022080026) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The EIR and all documents referenced therein may be reviewed at the Community Development Department, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria. The EIR is also available for review at the Carpinteria Public Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria. The application involves APNs 001- 170-003, -004, -014, -020, -021, -022, and -023, addressed as 5619, 5663, 5675 and 5731 Carpinteria Avenue.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Allen recused himself due to living within 500 feet of the Chevron property. Vice Chair Moyer then assumed the role of Chair Pro Tempore.

Commissioner La Fevers explained he was previously employed by Sempra and Southern CA Gas but is legally able to participate. He has visited the site on a number of occasions. Both Commissioners Benefield and Van Antwerp disclosed they toured the facility with four representatives from the applicant team. Chair Pro Tempore Moyer said he frequently rides his bike down Dump Road.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff introduced Cody Sargeant from the City Attorney’s office and Luis Perez of MRS Environmental, Inc.

Luis Perez, project manager for MRS Environmental, presented an overview of the project. He said staff was recommending the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC-25-001, accept and certify the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), select the “proposed project plus Hilda and Hazel pipeline removal alternative” as the preferred project, and adopt the attached Resolution approving the Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit (#21-2128-DP/CDP). He proceeded to answer commissioners’ questions.

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Commissioner La Fevers asked if the harbor seal rookery monitoring plan is required for 6 months of the year or all year. Perez explained the intent is for monitoring to take place when activities occur, with the language designed to ensure there is no implicit approval that Chevron could work outside those times. He offered to amend the language for consistency with activities on the bluffs.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff noted Perez’s language would be consistent with any construction that takes place within 1000 ft. of the rookery.

Commissioner La Fevers asked what mechanism ensures all other agencies are engaged at the appropriate times and whether we intend to have oversight that they operate timely. Perez explained Mitigation Measure Bio.1a addresses this concern, and they can ensure Chevron provides approvals when activity occurs.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff added that Condition 40 can be clarified to state the applicant must present approvals to the City as part of the MMRP.

Commissioner La Fevers asked if there was any discussion with the applicant about shortening the 3-year period and bringing in more crews to accomplish the project more quickly. Perez said to some extent but noted many variables and limiting factors (i.e., monarchs and birds nesting seasons, seal activity, tides, weather). He described the applicant as the most interested party in completing the project as soon as possible.

Commissioner Benefield asked about the six onsite capped wells and their potential for disaster. Perez explained that some never produced, some are very shallow, and oil and gas release is unlikely. He said although not plugged to today’s standards, they are not an imminent danger. If there’s future development on the site, that owner may be required by CalGEM to cover or make the wells accessible. The City can also request that CalGEM include the wells as part of its orphan well abandonment program.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff commented that the City has some experience with CalGEM’s orphan well program and described it as responsive to addressing problems that come up.

Commissioner Benefield asked about procedure for declaring overriding consideration with respect to Class 1 impacts. Perez explained that a statement is needed about how the beneficial effect of the project offsets the significant and unavoidable temporary impacts, such as the benefit of mitigation measures to stabilize the bluffs.

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Commissioner Van Antwerp questioned whether additional compliance is required if something comes up after the 5-year period. She expressed concerns about liability if the bluffs erode in the future. Perez said he did not want to suggest there is a time limit on completion; it could be less or more depending on compliance.

City Attorney Cody Sargeant said Perez is correct there might be additional compliance. As for liability, he explained it would not be set out in the mitigation monitoring. If damage resulted from activity, there could certainly be liability, but it wouldn’t be covered in the project conditions.

Commissioners Van Antwerp and Benefield asked about mitigation monitoring. Regarding whether there is a way for the public to monitor reports long term. Community Deveopment Director Nick Bobroff said there are reporting requirements that the City can post to its website on the project page (under Hot Topics). The applicant prepares the plans and deliverables, and the City signs off on them step-by-step. He said Chevron is funding an environmental compliance monitor on behalf of the City.

Chair Pro Tempore Moyer asked for specifics about the removal of the pipelines above the seal rookery. He also noted that language regarding Tier 1 clean-up consistent with residential use was replaced with standard onsite soil remediation. Perez assured him the change does not signify a lesser degree of clean-up and said the different language was adopted after working with EPA and SB County Environmental Health Services.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Walid Masri, director of the West Coast Decommissioning Program for Chevron, confirmed Chevron has a lot of stake in cleaning up the property.

He said Chevron supports the final EIR as proposed and acknowledged there are some changes. He noted the great visual impacts to the community that will result. He explained the remedial action plan will show they are trying to clean up the site to high standards. Among other things, he said they have no plans to develop the site, and there are no foreseeable changes in ownership.

Simon Poulter of Padre Associates provided details about the removal of pipes on the bluffs. The removal is broken down into three components: A barge offshore will take pipes out through the state water limits, the beach will be accessed from the state parks areas, the bluff will be worked on from the top and base, and activity will be of short duration. Most work will pull the pipelines offshore to minimize impacts. A bluff stability plan will be submitted to the City with performance criteria holding them to

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standards of no additional erosion. Regarding the seal rookery, they have proposed full-time onshore and offshore biological monitors during any activity near and throughout it.

Commissioner La Fevers asked if there is a standard regarding duration of monitoring after completion of bluff stability work. Poulter said the bluff restoration plan will include a performance standard. Biological monitoring is typically 3-5 years, and he explained there are criteria they must meet before City sign-off, such as a survival rate for vegetation. The timing has been designed to address worse case scenarios, he said.

Dustin Hosieth of Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce spoke positively about its relationship with Chevron, giving examples of how Chevron has demonstrated an interest in the community’s well-being. He said the Chamber of Commerce supports moving forward with this project.

Michael Baker, CEO of United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, praised Chevron. He said if not for Chevron they would not have been able to reopen in July 2020 during the Covid pandemic. He said more meaningful than the financial support, they encourage their leadership to serve on non-profit boards. He expressed support.

Susan Allen, Carpinteria Seal Watch volunteer, asked that the terms “temporary” and “short term” be defined in the documents. She suggested renaming the rookery “Carpinteria Harbor Seal Rookery and Haul Out” because it also serves as a haul out 365 days a year. In her experience, at least two biological monitors are needed, noting the difficulties in communicating on the pier with workers below and observing seals below.

She spoke about the seals’ need to rest on land half the time and how disturbances cause them to flee, with Seal Watch finding lower numbers in summer/fall due to more disturbances. She asked for disturbances north of the railroad to be monitored and addressed, if necessary. She expressed concern about recreational impacts to Tar Pits Park, the trails and Dump Road, stressing that temporary and short-term have not been quantified. She asked about the number of road closures and said people should only be stopped under extreme circumstances. She pointed out ambiguity in the mitigation measures for Harbor Seals. On page 4.361 they take place in summer/fall and on the following page winter/spring. She questioned how 5,445 truckloads translate into 303 truck trips over a 3-year project. She asked if cathodic wells will be removed and whether all pipelines in the bundle on the beach to the east will be removed. She warned that decommissioning doesn’t mean the site is cleaned up and ready for its next iteration and said the process will be ongoing for years.

Susan Mailheau, semi-retired veterinarian and wildlife manager, said she

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met with harbor seal experts at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito who said climate change stresses have compromised the species. She said the rookery cannot stand more pressure from the fossil fuel industry, and the proposed activities will likely include disturbances that will result in the colony’s demise. She warned that the final EIR doesn’t understand normal harbor seal behavior. She said decommissioning proposes to release more carbon emissions due to truckloads and work activities, and if Chevron doesn’t have plans for the area, it shouldn’t necessitate that much hauling out. She described specific harbor seal behaviors under stress and asked if the biological monitor team will be able to identify them and place a stopwork order in time. She suggested reparations and declaring the area a marine sanctuary into perpetuity. She said the EIR is not complete and sufficient to protect harbor seals.

Randall Moon said the rookery has been present for over 100 years, thousands have observed the seals, and they have raised thousands of dollars for the city. He spoke about how the EIR is incomplete, noting it does not mention that seals spend half their time on land and half in water.

If you don’t know where they’ll be living, you cannot protect them. They live near the rookery year-round, spend their lives within a few miles of where they were born, and cannot be relocated. He warned that removing the pipe through the rookery would destroy it and suggested capping the piping instead. He explained that a single person making noise or a single dog can make the harbor seals leave for days. He asked that they consider that the harbor seals are a unique species and presence in the community.

Frank Arredondo, Ksen~Sku~Mu Chumash, shared information on his Chumash heritage, education and work experience as a cultural resource monitor. He expressed support for the intent of the clean-up project.

However, he shared a list of changes and corrections that need to be made to the EIR to address cultural resource protection. He explained that mitigation measures fall into two categories, preservation or recovery, and some on the list are not mitigation measures, such as the procedures for the discovery of human remains. Among other things, he said including such legal requirements as mitigation is a violation of CEQA. He asked that he be able to assist in the CRMP because he has valuable knowledge to make it better. Among other things, he said all soil disturbances below 10 feet should be monitored. He prays for a conservation easement, so some buried items can stay on the land into perpetuity.

Whit Hollis said he has experience in coastal decommissioning and hazardous clean-up, and the fact the project is going to residential clean-up standard is very prudent and preserves options for future planning. He added that Chevron is honorable and does what it says.

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Patrick O’Connor, resident of District 5 in Carpinteria, asked how the groundwater would be affected in the event of a release. Regarding the project management, he asked whether people from a previous project on the site will be involved in this one, and whether they will be contracted or in-house from Chevron.

Carpinteria resident Amrita Salm expressed concern about accidental spills and the number of daily vehicle trips. She asked if there would be 62 daily trips, for how long and when they would start. She said there needs to be safe passage for those who use Dump Road. She also asked what the most stringent clean-up means, and when Chevron anticipates beginning and when pipes will be removed.

Gavin McDonald, speaking on behalf of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s Science and Program Manager Molly Troup, expressed support but is concerned activities for decommissioning will remain significant despite proposed mitigation measures. They have been so concerned about the decline in harbor seals that an ad hoc Seal Advisory Committee was created that recommended expanding the CDP for beach closure from 6 months to 3 years. He noted comment letters from harbor seal experts have found lengthy and detailed deficiencies in the FEIR and DEIR. He asked that mitigation measures in the FEIR be further developed with help and input from the Harbor Seal Advisory Committee.

Note: Letters were received by A. Salm, Anonymous, CK Lord, F.

Arredondo, O. Garcia of CPUC, R. Moon, S. Mailheau, M. Stoker of SBCTAC, and W. Masri of Chevron.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
BREAK – Chair Pro Tempore Moyer called for a 10-minute break.

Luis Perez of MRS Environmental explained that many marine biologists from MRS and Padre Associates helped with respect to the harbor seals monitoring and mitigation program. He said there is quite a bit of information in the Final EIR and in the Harbor Seal Monitoring and Mitigation Program. He pointed out more detailed information is in Appendix C6 of the report. He said there is a requirement for Carpinteria Seal Watch to be notified and consulted before work activities commence.

About truck trips, it is 62 maximum round trips per day, and 5,445 tons of material divided by 18 times per truck ends up with 303 trips. With respect to AB 52 (tribal consultation), tribal members who want to be consulted on projects must request notification. Only one group requested a consultation after letters went out to all Native American groups, and an agreement was reached there would be a Cultural Resources Program developed in

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coordination with the tribe. Efforts are also being made to address groups outside the AB52 process. Regarding clean-up levels, they are the highest possible use, which is residential standards. About accessing Dump Rd., there is a requirement for the development of a transportation plan for safety issues.

City Attorney Cody Sargeant said potential recreation impacts will be addressed in Condition 47 that discusses maintenance of access, and there will be a detailed traffic management plan requiring plans for access to business, coastal dependent and recreational uses.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff added it also gets addressed through the engineering permit for some of the excavation and grading, including earthwork through tarpits park, removal of pipelines and across public trail easements, where they’ll try to minimize impacts to public use. He said there might be brief closures, but the intent is to minimize that as much as possible.

Walid Masri of Chevron spoke about the site being free of hydrocarbons and detailed the process of cleaning them up. He said if there’s any lost containment, it’d be a trace, and they have mitigation plans to address and clean it up. About the personnel who worked on the site previously, it will be the same with the project and site managers continuing to be involved.

Simon Poulter of Padre Associates explained that Chevron has been in ongoing communication with tribal groups, resulting in a draft Cultural Resources Management Plan that the City will have the right to approve.

About the ground water, he said the water at this site is not potable due to the natural seepage. Regarding clean-up targets, they are actively working with EPA (for PCB Cleanup) and the County Health Department (nonPCB), and those plans will be made available for City approval. The Harbor Seal Monitoring and Mitigation Plan has been developed based on their experience working at the rookery. The intent is to minimize time on the beach, and the Hilda and Hazel pipeline removal alternative is outside the rookery’s 1000 ft. closure zone.

Commissioner Benefield said the project is great from a land use point of view and is a benefit for our city. The big issue is the harbor seals, and she suggests appealing to the City Council, because it is political issue more than a land use issue. She said at this point it’s a good plan, there is enough mitigation, and she would certify the EIR and approve the project.

Commissioner Van Antwerp expressed support to certify the EIR. She agreed political issues should be directed to the City Council. She said it’s not just about removing infrastructure but restoring trust. She expressed

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support but is looking for long-term environmental care to be central, not just for today but for whatever comes next.

Commissioner La Fevers said he believes the project is good and meets Chevron and City objectives toward moving the site for another use in the future. He acknowledged less stringent clean-up could have less impacts, but it is appropriate for the City to meet Chevron’s objectives. The scope, the schedule, the details on equipment, personnel, air quality and more are all very thoroughly described in the environmental documents. The Final EIR received many good comments that have been addressed, such as protecting the harbor seals. He expressed support for the project as proposed and is prepared to certify the EIR. He supports the selection of the environmentally superior alternative and said it’s good foresight on the City’s part. He has confidence the monitoring programs will minimize impacts and believes the benefits justify overriding considerations. He asked for additional clarity on Condition 10 of the Coastal Development Permit regarding monitoring the harbor seal rookery and haul out for the duration of the project, during and outside the six-month window.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff proposed addressing the concern by changing the language under the plan requirements and planning section at the end of Condition 10. He proposed revising it to say, “…implemented during all project related activities within 1000 feet of the haul out site rookery” which reflects language at the beginning of the mitigation measure.

Commissioner La Fevers suggested ensuring a solid link between our actions and all the other permitting actions required.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff said we can add another bullet to condition 40 (MMRP) with a reference that the applicant shall submit all regulatory agency permits and approval to the City for review prior to commencing work.

Chair Pro Tempore Moyer complimented everyone for a spectacular job.

He noted there is still a long list of approvals, so he doesn’t doubt it will get appealed. He agrees with the points La Fevers brought up. He said it’s a huge project and there is going to be a little pain, which there is no way around. He described it as a huge benefit for people growing up here. He shared how he worked for Chevron for one hour as a welder in his 20s.

MOTION
Commissioner La Fevers moved to adopt Resolution PC 25-001 approving the Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit (#21-2128- DP/CDP) for the Chevron Oil & Gas Facility Decommissioning Project,

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including the errata to the EIR and revisions to Conditions 40 and 10 discussed earlier. That includes certification of the Environmental Report, with the Hilda and Hazel pipeline removal alternative as the selected environmentally superior alternative. Commissioner Benefield seconded the motion. Motion was passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote: La Fevers voted yes, Van Antwerp voted yes, Benefield voted yes, and Chair Pro Tempore Moyer voted yes.

OTHER BUSINESS - None OTHER BUSINESS

MATTERS PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Benefield thanked Nick for being so thorough in dispelling a list of concerns she had brought up about a project.

MATTERS

PRESENTED
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
3) Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2025, February 13, 2025, and March 27, 2025
4) City Calendar for the month of May 2025
5) Planning Activity Report as of April 30, 2025
6) Building Permit Report as of April 30, 2025
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff reviewed the distributed materials. He expressed excitement that the 700 Linden Project known as “Linden Square” is getting close to being finished.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

ATTENDANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
NEXT MEETING OF MONDAY, June 2, 2025 – Benefield will be absent. Moyer, Van Antwerp and La Fevers plan to be present.

ATTENDANCE FOR

NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT – Chair Pro Tempore Moyer adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
___________________________
Secretary, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chair, Planning Commission

ADJOURNMENT

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CITY OF CARPINTERIA

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
July 7, 2025
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Vice Chair Moyer.

Commissioners Present:

David Allen (Virtual Attendance)
John Moyer, Vice Chair
Jane L. Benefield
Glenn La Fevers, Chair Pro Tempore
Alexandra Van Antwerp
Others Present:

Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Syndi Souter, Senior Planner
Josefina Arechiga, Assistant Engineer, Public Works
John Ilasin, Public Works Director
Kayla Szublieski, Landscape Architect, RRM Design Group

CALL TO ORDER &

ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Chair Moyer led the flag salute. PLEDGE

INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff announced that there will be a public workshop to present the public draft of the General Plan Update tomorrow night July 8th at 6 p.m. at the Carpinteria Public Library.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT - None PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR - None CONSENT CALENDAR

NEW PUBLIC HEARING
1) Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project
Planner: Syndi Souter
Project: 24-2281-DP/CDP/ARB
Address: Franklin Creek between Carpinteria Avenue and
Seventh Street
Hearing on the request of Josefina Arechiga, Assistant Engineer, City of Carpinteria Public Works Department, to consider Project 24-2281- DP/CDP/ARB (application filed February 26, 2024) for approval of a Development Plan and a Coastal Development Permit to construct a new multi-use trail that would be located adjacent to Franklin Creek and extend from Carpinteria Avenue to Seventh Street under the provisions of Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) §14.14 - Planned Residential Development District, §14.20 - Commercial Planned

NEW PUBLIC

HEARING

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Development District, and §14.68 - Development Plan; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15301, §15303, and §15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The application involves APNs 003-242-036, 003-243-032, 003-251-020, 003- 252-018, 003-301-021, and 003-301-025.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair Moyer recused himself because he works for the agent and asked Commissioner La Fevers to take over as Chair Pro Tempore.

Commissioners Benefield and Antwerp said they visited the site. Benefield spoke to some of the neighbors, some of whom are present tonight.

Commissioner Allen said he is familiar with the site but did not communicate with anyone.

Senior Planner Syndi Souter presented the staff report. She said staff recommends adoption of the resolution thereby approving the project. The commissioners proceeded to ask questions.

In response to why native sycamores were saved, Community Development Director Nick Bobroff explained that despite the creek being a concrete channel, the plan is for the landscaping to be native in the spirit of a riparian habitat.

Commissioner Van Anwerp asked for details on CEQA compliance and the claims for categorical exemptions. She asked if we had consulted with outside agencies.

Senior Planner Syndi Souter explained that initially the County was going to do the CEQA analysis, but decided to instead defer to the City as the lead agency.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff added that generally for small projects if there is not a clear likelihood of a significant environmental effect, the intention is to use the CEQA exemptions. He said the exemptions are there to provide a streamlined review through the environmental process when a more thorough review isn’t warranted.

Commissioner Van Antwerp asked why this project was prioritized. She also expressed concern that the trail does not meander much and will encourage e-bikes to speed through.

Senior Planner Syndi Souter said it was funded by a grant from the Safe Routes to Schools program, and it had to be a multi-use trail as part of the grant and able to accommodate bikes and pedestrians. It also had to be wide enough to allow Flood Control’s heavy equipment in and out of the area

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who will continue to use the path as maintenance access to the creek channel.

Commissioner Van Antwerp expressed concern about the maintenance of the concrete and picking up of trash. She asked for signage that is sensitive to the e-bike issues. She advocated trying to keep the trees, noting they provide shade for some of the buildings and folks enjoying the path.

Commissioner Allen said he shares the e-bike concerns. He asked if they had considered traffic calming measures to slow down bicyclists.

Chair Pro Tempore La Fevers asked why there is no connection to Eighth Street, and Souter explained a narrow sliver of private property and an existing fence on Eighth Street are blocking access.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Josefina Arechiga, assistant engineer for City of Carpinteria Public Works Department and project manager for the project, said the primary objective is to establish a safe multi-use trail for bikes and pedestrians, and the existing trail doesn’t meet standards for a safe route to school. About the funding, she explained it includes a Community Development Block Grant of $570,000, a Southcoast Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian grant of $429,000 and DIF fees of $100,000, with individual grants having different requirements. It is County-owned property and is needed by Flood Control to maintain the existing creek.

Public Works Director John Ilasin explained that maintenance is always a factor in projects and was analyzed by his staff. As a transportation project, it qualifies for use of Measure A funds. About bicycle safety, he said the meandering design acts like a traffic calming measure. He said the trail was designed in conformance with Caltrans standards with respect to pavement and alignment. He explained bollards are typically not recommended because they present traffic safety issues. They will use as many traffic control devices as they can while keeping it a trail and not a roadway. He described it as a pervious concrete surface that meets ADA compliance and stormwater requirements, and it is a technology that has been around for several years. He said the path is wide enough for EJ Harrison to come in and pick up the trash cans.

He explained that historically the trail has been an unofficial one for the neighborhood, and we have an opportunity to improve its erosion-prone surface. It is consistent with the General Plan to improve the area. As for Eighth Street, there’s an existing fence with no public right-of-way.

Property owners would have needed compensation, which is a very long

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process, and it wasn’t feasible to obtain right-of-way for a short distance.

Commissioner Benefield asked for a concerted effort to control e-bikes.

She asked if bollards would interfere with ADA access. She said in her neighborhood signs have been “shined on” and there has been no enforcement, and she doesn’t see how it will be different on this trail. She commented the grading from Carpinteria Avenue looks steeper than 5%.

Ilasin said a specific width accommodates all ADA access and maintenance vehicles. He explained bollards are not off the table; however, this design conforms to Caltrans standards, and Caltrans does not recommend them.

Commissioner Allen clarified that anything that requires one to slow down, such as a staggered barrier requiring you to make a sharper turn rather than sweeping curves, can slow bikes.

Landscape Architect Kayla Szubielski from RRM Design Group said they are striving to keep the grading on Carpinteria Avenue under 4.8% and lengthening the existing slope from there to do so. She said the use of full throttle e-bikes can be prohibited through signage and enforcement.

Patrick O’Connor pointed out that the power pole at the entrance on Carpinteria Avenue is enormous, and the Klentner Project is going to drop poles but not that one. He implored for the pole and whole thing to be dropped and asked that they look at the existing condition.

Beth Anderson expressed that she does not agree with removal of the trees.

She said the canopy of the tree on Carpinteria Avenue should be maintained, the new construction blocks mountain and sky views, and that heritage tree that is next to concrete block cannot be replaced. She suggested finding a creative idea for access, noting there are multiple street entrance points where equipment can come in.

Karen Aragaki said she is not keen on the eucalyptus, but a heritage tree needs planting, and driving over roots could damage it. She commented that nowadays they can remove trees and put in huge ones. She requested the inclusion of signage regarding not feeding the ducks.

Catherine Decker asked if there was a possibility for cameras, noting there have been drug issues. As for maintenance of the surface, she hopes it will hold up. She says they are all looking forward to the project.

Public comment letters were received from Beth Anderson and Carol Kernahan.

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PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Chair Pro Tempore La Fevers asked if undergrounding of the power line on Carpinteria Avenue was considered.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff explained that because the transmission lines along Carpinteria Avenue are higher voltage, it was cost prohibitive.

Chair Pro Tempore La Fevers asked if staff had more information on the eucalyptus tree adjacent to Carpinteria Avenue. He also asked for input on installing cameras on the trail.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff said the area is tight for space and deferred to the design team for feedback on the trees. He said the cameras might create liability exposure for the City should security issues happen on the trail, so they are not prepared to act on this.

Landscape Architect Kayla Szubielski said significant roots from the tree’s structure are being removed to construct the retaining wall, and there are public safety concerns as a result. Because the property is owned by Flood Control, they have been instructed not to place new trees northwest of the trail. She said they could ask Flood Control for an exemption. A discussion followed about the size of the tree that could replace the one removed.

Commissioner Van Antwerp asked if any public safety organizations or the school board were involved.

Public Works Director John Ilasin assured her the traffic safety committee has representation from engineers, law enforcement, Code Compliance and the schools.

Commissioner Allen said the principal issue for many is the large eucalyptus close to Carpinteria Avenue. He said he has to be satisfied with the engineers’ concerns about the compromised roots. He thinks the project will be a great asset and is glad there is a funding stream for maintenance.

He said he would like a more meandering path alignment but thinks it is as good as can be done given the constraints. He said we are looking at the ebike issue citywide. He expressed support for the project.

Commissioner Benefield said it’s a good project, but she is adamant about the trees. She asked for a 24-inch box sycamore in the Flood Control property if the eucalyptus must be cut down. She described the benches, lights, and trash cans as great. She likes the idea of a camera but thinks it is crazy there would be liability related to its monitoring. She said that she

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would approve this plan with the tree request.

Commissioner Van Antwerp said all agree that the project is positive.

However, she expressed concern we are not adding future capital maintenance costs when already stretched. She said she agrees about using cameras, and they should be explored further. She cannot back down on the trees, described them as heritage trees and asked if we could look at preserving them.

Chair Pro Tempore La Fevers described it as a great project. He feels it is wonderful so much work was done to secure funding, as this kind of work is expensive. He said he is hearing consensus for approving the project and that they would be interested in working out an alternative with County Flood Control to replace the tree removed with a Sycamore. He expressed support for removal of the other trees, noting Eucalyptus can be problematic for a long-term trail. He noted two commissioners support the need for cameras, but he pointed out there are no cameras anywhere else in Carpinteria. He doesn’t support camera surveillance for this project as the first camera system in the city, and he doesn’t see why we would burden this project with it. He expressed support for the project as proposed, with a request to look at the tree on Carpinteria Avenue for an appropriate replacement.

Commissioner Allen said he supports the Chair’s recommendations and framing of issues, and he agrees with him about the cameras. He suggested it would be instructive to hear from Counsel and staff with respect to public cameras and areas where they would be useful for public safety.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff said if Flood Control consents to replacing the tree, they will work with the ARB to determine the type of tree.

Commissioner Van Antwerp asked about having e-bike signage. Chair Pro Tempore La Fevers said he doesn’t support burdening this project with the e-bike issue, noting it is a county and statewide issue.

MOTION
Commissioner Allen moved that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution (No. PC-25-003), thereby approving Project 24-2281- DP/CDP/ARB to allow the construction of a new multi-purpose trail that would be located adjacent to Franklin Creek to extend from Carpinteria Avenue to Seventh Street and to allow categorical exemptions of §15301, §15303, and §15304 of CEQA, with the addition that the Planning Commission request that the applicant make the request to County Flood

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Control District regarding replacement of trees in the area of the intersection with Carpinteria Avenue as summarized by staff.

Commissioner Benefield seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote: Commissioner Van Antwerp voted yes, Commissioner Benefield voted yes, Commissioner Allen voted yes, and Chair Pro Tempore La Fevers voted yes.

BREAK – Chair Pro Tempore La Fevers called for a short break.

Commissioner Moyer joined the meeting and assumed the role of Vice Chair.

OTHER BUSINESS – None OTHER BUSINESS

MATTERS PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Benefield asked for a briefing on the new CEQA exemptions passed by the Governor. Bobroff explained the bulk of our projects already qualify for CEQA exemptions; however, larger projects will have to be examined on a case-by-case basis, and there are many reasons why a project may not qualify for the new exemptions. He said information on the changes is being gathered to share with the commissioners later.

Commissioner Van Antwerp asked for the status of the Chevron Decommissioning Project Appeal. Bobroff said it’s scheduled for an appeal hearing with the City Council on July 15th, mainly due to cultural resources mitigation measures. He said the applicant team is continuing to work on mitigation and monitoring plans and working with other regulatory agencies in their permitting processes.

Commissioner Allen had requested a briefing on the use of security cameras in public spaces.

MATTERS

PRESENTED
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
2) City Calendar for the month of July 2025
3) Planning Activity Report as of June 30, 2025
4) Building Permit Report as of June 30, 2025
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff reviewed the distributed materials. Highlights include that the City Council will be considering a rezone this coming Monday for the S&S Seeds property and vacant lot next to it, and Bluffs 1 and 5115 Ogan Road have received applications for multi-family housing.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

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ATTENDANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
NEXT MEETING OF MONDAY, August 4, 2025 – All plan to be present, with Commissioner Allen attending virtually.

ATTENDANCE FOR

NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT – Vice Chair Moyer adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. ___________________________
Secretary, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chair, Planning Commission

ADJOURNMENT

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CITY OF CARPINTERIA

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
August 4, 2025
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Vice Chair Moyer.

Commissioners Present:

John Moyer, Vice Chair
Glenn La Fevers
Alexandra Van Antwerp
Commissioners Absent:

David Allen
Jane L. Benefield
Others Present:

Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Syndi Souter, Senior Planner
Cody Sargeant, City Attorney

CALL TO ORDER &

ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Chair Moyer led the flag salute. PLEDGE

INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bob McDonald, Carpinteria Valley Water District General Manager, gave a presentation on the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT
Alan Koch spoke about adverse environmental impacts related to Surfliner Inn’s Parking Lot 4. He gave background information on the lot and said one adverse impact is its shape. It is long and rectangular, has a shared single interior aisle, one entrance/exit on Linden Avenue that is a major thoroughfare, and has a dead-end on the Holly side. He visited Lot 3 and said it has a good design on a busy day. It has a separate entrance/exit on a side street with interior flow of traffic directed in a one-way fashion. Lot 4’s entrance/exit will be next to the Spot which is busy with lines of customers and near the railroad with Amtrak passing 2-3 times a day. He expressed concern for what it will be like during the busy summer.

Linda Reimel, 5428 El Carro Lane, commented that the proposed housing project on Ogan Road of 130 units will be constructed under the Builder’s Remedy and is proposed by the same person behind the controversial project behind the Santa Barbara Mission. She has heard Ogan Road will have three levels of parking and will be 18 stories high. She asked when it will be opened up to the public and expressed concern it is going to be way overbuilt.

Note: Vice Chair Moyer announced the applicant for the Coeler residences

PUBLIC COMMENT

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requested that Item 4 be heard before Item 3.

CONSENT CALENDAR - None CONSENT CALENDAR

NEW PUBLIC HEARING
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 unimproved 1,800 square foot (20’ x 90’) portion of the public street right-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 Carpinteria Valley Water District’s Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP).

Hearing for Item 1was continued to the September meeting due to lack of a quorum.
2) Klentner Mixed Use Project Hotel Conversion Appeal
Planner: Bret McNulty
Appellants: 1. Aaron Beaudoin; 2. Andrea Harrison & Robert Ruben Gonzalez; 3. Karen Aragaki
Applicant: Justin Klentner
Project: 23-2221-DPR/CDP
Location: 4745 Carpinteria Avenue
Hearing on the request: 1. Aaron Beaudoin; 2. Andrea Harrison and Robert Ruben Gonzalez; and 3. Karen Aragaki, to consider appeals of the Community Development Director’s decision to approve Project 23-2221-DPR/CDP (application filed May 5, 2025 by Justin Klentner) for a minor revision to a previously approved Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit to allow the conversion of 2,807 square feet of second floor commercial area into a six-unit hotel use within the mixed-use

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building currently under construction pursuant to the
provisions of the Commercial Planned Development (CPD) zone district and Visitor-serving/Highway Commercial (V) overlay district; and to find that the Hotel Conversion is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to §15332 of CEQA Guidelines. The application involves APN 003- 251-021, addressed as 4745 Carpinteria Avenue.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS - None
Principal Planner Bret McNulty presented the staff report. He said staff is recommending adoption of Resolution No. PC-25-004, thereby denying the appeals and upholding the Director’s approval of the minor revision to the project.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Applicant Justin Klentner explained the hotel conversion was submitted as an additional housing project; however, it was not considered to be consistent with the project’s zoning. He noted the project is in a visitorserving overlay and commercial use includes café, restaurant and hotel uses. He stressed that he is doing what is correct and he doesn’t understand why this is an issue. He said office space is at a 50% vacancy rate right now, and we need something other than Motel 6 or Best Western.

Gina Tolleson expressed support for Klentner and said his work would be high quality. She says when she invites family here, there are not a lot of options for housing them and feels this is a nice one.

Jason Minteer, owner of Carpinteria Valley Lumber, said Justin could have bought his material anywhere, but he kept it local and spent close to $1 million here, which is astonishing. Linden Square did not spend a dime in the city, he said. He expressed support for Klentner.

Amrita Salm requested that the Planning Commission approve the appeals.

She said it was stated that staff approved the project, and it should have been approved by the Planning Commission, not staff. She noted there is a high vacancy rate at our local hotels, and a better option might be three additional apartments rather than six hotel rooms. She said if there is a problem with zoning regulations, maybe he can request an exemption due to the need for housing. She asked if the parking space per hotel employee was included in the parking calculation. She commented that nobody likes Airbnbs, and we need housing.

Public comment letters were received by Ann Sly, Beth Anderson, Carol

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Kernahan, John Lotze and Wiley Uretz (counsel for the applicant).

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Commissioner La Fevers said the existing approval allows for commercial development, and hotel use is one of the listed uses. He explained that the community development director is empowered to make minor revisions, which is what happened in this case. He said he supports the Municipal Code and decision made by the community development director to authorize the hotel use in the commercial visitor serving overlay district. He agrees the interior improvements to accommodate the use is a minor alteration. He said impacts from hotel use are not more than other uses and in many cases much less. He expressed support for denial of the appeals.

Commissioner Van Antwerp said the hotel area is well over 60% of the project’s commercial space, it is a bigger deal than a minor revision, and hotel use in a building you are sharing with residents changes the mix and nature of that plan. She suggested a full Development Plan Amendment and further review. She expressed concern that cumulative aspects have not been discussed, and the traffic and parking analysis was done based on original intentions of the project, not a hotel. She noted there is favor for additional residential units, and there could be additional density bonus benefits with additional housing. She said she needs more operational details, such as how guests access the room. She reiterated her desire for further review and said she is inclined to grant the appeals.

Vice Chair Moyer expressed support for the community development director’s decision. He said the applicant investigated all options, and everyone knows office space is a dead deal in Carpinteria now and may be for a long time. He thinks the applicant is a good element of our community.

Commissioner La Fevers said there appears to be consensus for denial of the appeals. He acknowledged Commissioner Van Antwerp’s opinions. He said the process for development is long and this step is following our Municipal Code.

MOTION
Commissioner La Fevers moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC-25-004 thereby denying the three appeals and upholding the community development director’s decision to approve Project 23- 2221-DPR/CDP which allows a minor revision to a previously approved Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit to convert 2,807 square feet of second floor commercial area into a 6-unit hotel use within the mixed use building currently under construction at 4745 Carpinteria

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Avenue. Vice Chair Moyer seconded the motion. Discussion followed.

Commissioner Van Antwerp asked if there are grounds for conditioning and suggested including the following: an operational plan, an understanding of the substantial revenue increase it would provide and how it would benefit the community, providing additional affordable housing or a change to the mix, and requiring Planning Commission review after a year to see how it is going. She emphasized that it is a change in land use and operating a hotel is a much bigger deal.

Vice Chair Moyer said the mechanics are hard to condition and additional affordable units come with parking restrictions that would throw us off way over the parking limit. He explained it’s the least amount of harm and most amount of benefit. He said he doesn’t feel a need to cripple the applicant financially because maybe he didn’t like it. He said we’re showing that we are responsible in terms of RHNA. He described the job as well done and expressed support for the director’s decision.

Commissioner La Fevers said he appreciates Van Antwerp’s thoughts, but he does not agree and is not willing to amend his motion to uphold the community development director’s decision. Moyer agreed.

MOTION PASSED
The motion passed 2-1 (Van Antwerp opposed) by the following roll call vote: Commissioner La Fevers voted yes, Commissioner Van Antwerp voted no, and Vice Chair Moyer voted yes.

BREAK
Vice Chair Moyer called for a three-minute break.

Vice Chair Moyer announced the applicant had requested that Agenda Item 4 be heard before Item 3.
4) Coeler New Residence, 4934 Dorrance Way
Planner: Syndi Souter
Applicant: Dylan Chappell, architect, for Peter and Barbara Coeler
Project: 23-2234-DP/CDP/ARB
Location: 4934 Dorrance Way
Hearing at the request of Dylan Chappell, architect, for Peter and Barbara Coeler, to consider Project 23-2234-DP/CDP/ARB (application filed July 13, 2023) for approval of a Development Plan and a Coastal Development Permit to: 1.) demolish an existing 1,275 square-foot single-family residence and detached

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accessory structures, and 2.) construct a new 3,312 square-foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 437 squarefoot two-car garage under the provisions of Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) §14.14 - Planned Residential
Development District and §14.68 - Development Plan; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15303, §15304, and §15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines. The application involves APN 003-440-010,
addressed as 4934 Dorrance Way.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – None
Senior Planner Syndi Souter presented the staff report. She said staff was recommending adoption of the resolution and approval of the project and the CEQA exemption.

Commissioner La Fevers brought up the Beach Neighborhood Design Guidelines, noting the project exceeds the 40% maximum for second story coverage. He asked if this was contemplated by staff.

Senior Planner Syndi Souter said it was contemplated by staff and it is noted in the staff report. She explained how it is not like a box visually and staff felt it complied with the intent of the guidelines.

About the RHNA analysis, Commissioner La Fevers asked if they were removing and adding one so it would be a wash. Souter explained it would count as one new house and be a plus one for the purposes of RHNA calculations.

Commissioner Van Antwerp asked about the consistency, type and intensity of the development itself compared to the neighborhood pattern.

She inquired if sea level rise was considered.

Senior Planner Syndi Souter proceeded to describe the various new construction that has taken place and said there is a precedent for newer large homes. She also explained they are proposing slab on grade, and it is not located in the area covered by sea level rise guidance.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff spoke about sea level requirements and explained the General Plan Update must be completed before amending the zoning code. He said the General Plan will be updated by the end of 2026 and the Zoning Code will follow, so we are 2-3 years out in having guidance for the whole area. Right now, we are focused on the areas fronting the beach or that are in close proximity to the Salt Marsh, as those areas are the most immediately vulnerable to projected sea level

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rise impacts.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Architect Dylan Chappell addressed the setbacks and said part of the charm is that the neighborhood was not developed all at one time by one developer. He said in 1981 when the setbacks were all changed to 50 feet from center line, whole streets became existing non-conforming, and it’s why so many projects come in for the front setback variance request. With new developments, they try to line the houses all up. He said they don’t want to push the house into the backyard, which is why they ask to encroach into the setback a little bit.

Chappell followed with a presentation on size, bulk and scale of the neighborhood, noting there will be a 94-car parking lot and a three-story hotel directly adjacent to their property. He said the project will look good next to a 37-foot-high hotel. In addition, 701 Linden, which is considered charming, has a slightly bigger footprint.

Commissioner La Fevers asked if they had considered stepping back further the second-floor massing so they would comply with the design guidelines for the area.

Chappell said they are at a 36% lot coverage while zoning allows for up to 50% maximum. He pointed out the property could sustain a duplex and 2 additional ADUs. He said they could make the ground floor larger to comply or shrink the top floor.

Commissioner Van Antwerp expressed concern about the overall scale. She questioned why the owner wouldn’t comport to newer standards coming out in two years for sea level rise. She also expressed concern about construction impacts.

Chappell responded that the original submittal was for a duplex but then it was felt single family would be more appropriate for their needs. About construction impacts, he said the fact that the projects are next to each other helps for staging, but he doesn’t know if they will all be permitted at once.

He pointed out they will be battling the construction of the Surfliner Inn at the same time.

BREAK – Vice Chair Moyer called for a two-minute break.

Ann Sly, Carpinteria resident, said it saddens her the beach community is being “mansionized.” She said the 5 bedroom and 5 bathrooms tells her it is probably going to be a beach rental. She pointed out how it doesn’t comply,

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said they are setting a precedent for bigger and bigger homes, and questioned when it ends. “How can you look at a house like that and say it is Carpinteria small beach town charm?” She described it as heartbreaking.

Eileen Marcussen said she lives on Third Street next door to a Coeler property that was eight workforce units and is now a 5-unit vacation rental.

She said the Coelers have applied for short-term rental (STR) licenses, which will create a resort compound wrapping around the corner on Dorrance Way. She said STRs have eroded the character of the neighborhood and asked that the Coelers not turn the homes into vacation rentals. A two-car garage will not accommodate the maximum occupancy that will pile into it. She reiterated it is clear the intent is a resort compound.

Public comment letters were submitted by Lisa Woolf and Eileen Marcussen.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Commissioner Van Antwerp asked for a continuance where they look at how these individual projects are affecting the character of the neighborhood.

Commissioner La Fevers spoke about how he understands Van Antwerp’s struggle as a new commissioner, noting for years there was a preference for single family homes there. He said City Council took action to limit shortterm rentals, and these properties had been on a waiting list. He brought up the following points: The project is still below the allowable footprint for the lot size. There are guidelines specifically for this neighborhood, and it’s important they try to utilize them in addition to broader policies; and the project complies with the guidelines according to design review. The second story doesn’t meet the guidelines, however, and there is more than one way to fix that, but it would not be his preference to see the ground floor expanded. Articulation can fix boxiness.

La Fevers asked for the 40% second story coverage to be met by additional setback rather than adding more square footage to the first floor. He likes the project, it’s a single-family residence, it’s well articulated, and he is not concerned about the setback. He feels the replacement of aging homes over time with expensive development is a benefit to the community.

Vice Chair Moyer said the dirt is so expensive that economically a little cottage would not work. He described the house as medium compared to ones on that street. He said the current homes were built in 1910 and it is amazing they are still standing. He loves living in a small cottage but

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economically that is not happening. He said we don’t know the future, the economy could take a dive, and vacation rentals could disappear and become owner occupied or rentals. His priority is to see Carpinteria rebuilt.

He is willing to debate the 40% second story coverage but would not let it stop him. The applicant bent over backwards to the ARB to accommodate everything they asked for, and he leans on ARB to do its job. He said at PRD-20 it could have been maxed out. He expressed support.

Commissioner La Fevers spoke about the sea level rise and said he is okay with the raised pad. He is not in favor of holding people accountable to a potential future standard for code or policy. He does not want to hold developers to a standard that does not yet exist.

Vice Chair Moyer spoke about the benefits of using raised foundations as opposed to slab on grade in the beach neighborhood in response to sea level rise.

Commissioner Van Antwerp said she agrees with their assessment of the second story coverage. She understands the concerns about sea level rise.

She continues to be concerned about Land Use Policy #3 regarding preserving the small-town beach character. She said the project introduces incompatibility with the scale of the neighborhood, and Community Design Objective #1 (size, bulk and scale) is incompatible, too.

Commissioner La Fevers asked the applicant for feedback on meeting the 40% guideline for the second story square footage, and Architect Dylan Chappell agreed to work a 6% reduction into their request.

It was then clarified the goal is 40% coverage for the second story, which would equal a reduction of 225 square feet of the second floor based on the first floor being 3,749 square feet with no increases to the ground floor.

Architect Dylan Chappell said it would involve removing a bedroom. He said they would be happy to comply and reduce the second floor (meeting guideline #4).

Discussion took place on how to achieve the change in the most expedient manner when redesign is involved. Bobroff said it could return to ARB, or the project could be approved with a condition placed on it, then returned to ARB for the final drawings. Chappell asked if they are hardline on not touching the ground floor, and La Fevers said either way it goes to ARB.

Bobroff pointed out there is no wiggle room on the side setbacks, and Chapell said the back can be used. La Fevers said it could be brought back in September for finalization without additional ARB input. Bobroff explained he prefers any changes to be handled by the ARB, noting they

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meet twice a month.

MOTION
Commissioner La Fevers moved they adopt Resolution No. PC-25-006 thereby approving the Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit for Project 23-2234 for the construction of a single-family residence with an attached garage at 4934 Dorrance Way, with one modification that the applicant modify the building such that the second floor meets the design guideline #4 criteria of no more than 40% of the total square footage, the bulk of that to be taken on the second story. Vice Chair Moyer seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0 by the following roll call vote: La Fevers voted yes, Van Antwerp voted yes, and Moyer voted yes.
3) Coeler New Residence, 4949 Dorrance Way
Planner: Syndi Souter
Applicant: Dylan Chappell, architect, for Peter and Barbara Coeler
Project: 23-2233-DP/CDP/ARB
Location: 4949 Dorrance Way
Hearing at the request of Dylan Chappell, architect, for Peter and Barbara Coeler, to consider Project 23-2233-DP/CDP/ARB (application filed July 13, 2023) for approval of a Development Plan and a Coastal Development Permit to: 1.) demolish an existing 1,060 square-foot single-family residence and 309 square-foot detached garage, and 2.) construct a new 3,056 square-foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 377 square-foot two-car garage under the provisions of
Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) §14.14 - Planned
Residential Development District and §14.68 - Development Plan; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15303, §15304, and §15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines. The application involves APN 003-440-026, addressed as 4949 Dorrance Way.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – None
Senior Planner Syndi Souter presented the staff report. She provided additional details in response to questions.

Commissioner La Fevers commented there is not much room between the street side of the fence and the curb as for other homes.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff explained the street is not centered within the right of away and there is more room on the shoulder of

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the south side of the street. He explained there is a patchwork that has developed over time which they are trying to reclaim.

Commissioner Van Antwerp asked for background on the adoption of Spanish style, and Souter explained although craftsman is more dominant, there are other Spanish style homes in the immediate vicinity.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff added the topic of style came up. He said the applicants wanted a unique identity, and it was felt there was leeway due to it relating to the Stein house that is Spanish style.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Architect Dylan Chappell said the ARB had no comments on the previous house but had some on this one. They reduced the second floor and created more articulation, and this property is a little smaller than the other.

Public comment letters were submitted by Lisa Woolf and Eileen Marcussen.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Commissioner Van Antwerp noted there is a conflict with the community design elements, such as the small beach town image, discouraging boxy buildings, and a ground floor dominated by the garage. She described the home as very weighted when you look down Dorrance and said she has concerns about the whole corner.

Bobroff acknowledged the garage is something they struggle with, as well.

He explained the challenge is the narrow width of the lot, and by default they end up with half the ground floor frontage dominated by the garage.

He spoke about various architectural tricks used when there is no easy fix.

Commissioner La Fevers said the architectural style fits with the Stein residence but does have some fairly massive elements. He is okay with the size. He relies heavily on the ARB’s advice, and this was reviewed. He is okay with the style as presented.

Vice Chair Moyer expressed support for the project and said it is well done.

He said it’s all about economics and we are going to continue to see this.

Commissioner Van Antwerp said it is going to completely transform the entire block’s character, which is exactly what our General Plan is trying to prevent. She thinks it is going to be an unusual cluster of similar looking residences going down Dorrance Way and will change it immensely.

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MOTION
Commissioner La Fevers moved to adopt Resolution No. PC-25-005 thereby approving a Development Plan and CDP for Project 23-2233 for the construction of a new single-family residence and attached garage located at 4949 Dorrance Way. Vice Chair Moyer seconded the motion.

Motion passed 3-0 by the following roll call vote: Van Antwerp voted yes, La Fevers voted yes, and Moyer voted yes.

OTHER BUSINESS – None OTHER BUSINESS
MATTERS PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONERS - None MATTERS

PRESENTED
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
5) City Calendar for the month of August 2025
6) Planning Activity Report as of July 31, 2025
7) Building Permit Report as of July 31, 2025
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff reviewed the distributed materials. He said their approval of the Chevron Decommissioning was appealed to the City Council, and the City Council heard it last month and denied the appeal and upheld their approval. We are now waiting to hear if any appeals have been filed with the Coastal Commission.

He added that the Palms project is moving forward, and the first phase is in for permit review, with the goal to create a small market/café where Oaxaca Fresh was previously located.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

ATTENDANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
NEXT MEETING OF TUESDAY, September 2, 2025 – The
commissioners indicated they would be present.

ATTENDANCE FOR

NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT – Vice Chair Moyer adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. ___________________________
Secretary, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
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Vice Chair, Planning Commission

ADJOURNMENT

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CITY OF CARPINTERIA

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
September 2, 2025
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Vice Chair Moyer.

Commissioners Present:

John Moyer, Vice Chair
David Allen (virtual attendance)
Jane L. Benefield
Glenn La Fevers
Alexandra Van Antwerp
Others Present:

Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Bret McNulty, Principal Planner
Bob McDonald, General Manager of Carpinteria Valley Water District Craig Murray, General Manager of Carpinteria Sanitary District Cody Sargeant, City Attorney

CALL TO ORDER &

ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Chair Moyer led the flag salute. PLEDGE INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS - None ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT - None PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held May 5, 2025
2) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held July 7, 2025
MOTION
Commissioner La Fevers moved to approve the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meetings of May 5, 2025 and July 7, 2025, as submitted. Commissioner Benefield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5- 0 by voice vote.

CONSENT CALENDAR

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
3) Olive Avenue Street Vacation Government Code § 65402 Consistency Determination
Planner: Bret McNulty
Applicant: Carpinteria Sanitary District
Location: Olive Avenue Right of Way adjacent to 5300 Sixth

NEW PUBLIC

HEARINGS

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Street
Hearing on the request of the Carpinteria Sanitary District (CSD) to consider Project 24-2313-GC for a determination that CSD’s acquisition of a permanent vacation of approximately 1,800 square feet of an unimproved portion of City of
Carpinteria-owned Olive Avenue Right of Way for the purposes of accommodating the construction of a protective flood wall around existing CSD electrical equipment and proposed new electrical equipment in the same location to support
construction and operation of the Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) component of the Carpinteria Advanced
Purification Project (CAPP), would be consistent with the City’s General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan. This portion of land is identified on Assessor Map 003-037 as the Olive Avenue Right of Way and located adjacent to the existing CSD facilities at 5300 Sixth Street and is zoned Public Utility (UT) district.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Van Antwerp excused herself from the hearing at 5:39 p.m.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff presented the staff report.

He said staff was recommending adoption of the resolution, thereby determining that granting the vacation of right-of-way to the Carpinteria Sanitary District is consistent with the City’s General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Carpinteria Sanitary District General Manager Craig Murray explained they have been working with the City on adaptation planning for climate change and this is a vulnerability issue. He said the main electrical feed sits outside the flood wall and they want to bring it inside, with timing coordinated with the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MOTION
Commissioner Benefield moved to approve the Government Code Consistency Determination as presented in the staff report. Vice Chair Moyer seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote: Allen voted yes, La Fevers voted yes, Benefield voted yes, and Moyer voted yes.

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4) Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project
Planner: Bret McNulty
Applicant: Chris Malejan, PE, PMP, on behalf of the
Carpinteria Valley Water District
Locations: 5300 Sixth Street; 1532 Linden Avenue, and various City of Carpinteria 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 their customers’ water supply. The proposed pipeline route would affect 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.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Van Antwerp recused herself due to living within 500 feet of the proposed project.

Principal Planner Bret McNulty presented the staff report and reviewed actions options, with staff recommending adoption of the resolution, thereby approving the project; accepting the previously certified final EIR and Addendum as satisfying requirements of CEQA; and adopting the findings as stated in Attachment A, Exhibit 1, and the Conditions of Approval in Attachment A, Exhibit 3.

Commissioner Allen asked why Carpinteria Sanitary District (CSD) is not a co-applicant, if the 20% concentrated discharge into the ocean needs environmental review, and whether federal funding is reasonably

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anticipated. McNulty deferred his questions to CSD.

Commissioner La Fevers asked about the timing of permit issuance for the joint agreement between CSD and CVWD, which agency is responsible for operation and maintenance of the injection and monitoring wells, and whether workers would have facilities.

Principal Planner Bret McNulty said it is a water district project and they have an agreement with the sanitary district to conduct their activities on the site working with sanitary district staff. Regarding agreement details, they are still working on exact staffing, and it could be 1-3 staff onsite.

Commissioner La Fevers asked about the agency that regulates the operation of the purification system and how our permit ensures it is properly identified and conditioned to address compliance.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff explained the ongoing operation is regulated by the State Water Board, who is responsible for dayto-day compliance. There is language in Condition 24 requiring the district to provide evidence that they received regulatory approvals for construction and completion, and once there is sign off, they are regulated by the state.

About ongoing operations, the City does not have a regulatory role in ensuring water quality standards are met; rather, the City’s role is to enforce municipal code requirements such as limitations on lighting and noise associated with operation of the facilities.

City Attorney Cody Sargeant added that the water district, in certifying the EIR and approving the project as modified by the Addendum, adopts a mitigation monitoring plan to demonstrate compliance with EIR mitigation measures. He said any additional conditions laid out in our Conditions of Approval are captured in Condition 24, which requires the applicant to continue reporting on that.

Principal Planner McNulty shared that there are similar projects happening in Orange County, Santa Clara, San Diego, and Los Angeles that are working under the state’s groundwater basin regulations. He said the proposed monitoring wells associated the Meadow View Lane injection well site would be under the jurisdiction of the County because the wells will not be within city limits.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff added that monitoring wells are a regulatory requirement of injection wells, and if the contemplated location is not approved by the County, a more appropriate site will have to be found and undergo its own permitting process before the injection well can become operational.

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Commissioner La Fevers questioned if we should wait for the County to approve the monitoring wells before allowing an injection well. Bobroff said we could certainly include a condition that requires the applicant to demonstrate approval for the monitoring well before the injection well moves forward. La Fevers also said he did not see follow-up monitoring for injection well noise in the report. Bobroff explained they did not feel it was necessary because the pumps are to be housed at the water treatment facility and for the most part there would not be noise at the injection well sites.

Vice Chair Moyer expressed concern about federal funding, as well as costs that would be passed to residents, noting farmers and anyone with a legal well could extract water from the groundwater basin. He also asked if this was going to “max out” the aquifer. Bobroff explained there is a balancing act with water going in and being taken out, then deferred questions to water district staff.

Commissioner Benefield asked whether right-of-ways had been granted, and Bobroff stated they had not because the water district has rights to put utilities in public rights-of-way.

BREAK – Vice Chair Moyer called for a 5-minute break.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) Manager Bob McDonald gave a presentation about the project. He explained that Carpinteria’s water sources are not entirely local and in 2016 they faced a severe water shortage due to drought which was a wake-up call. In seeking solutions, they were pointed to this purification project. He reviewed project objectives, explained how water quality is analyzed, and showed why CAPP was the best alternative. Regarding concerns about federal funding, he said $18.3 million had been received from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and there is no way it can get out of it. He noted the importance of moving forward due to funding time clocks and inflation. He provided specifics about the soundwalls, well locations, construction schedules and project benefits.

In response to why the two agencies were not partners on the application, McDonald explained that CVWD is paying for the entire project but has operating agreements (joint exercise of power) between the two districts about who is responsible for what, how the decision process would work, and staffing procedures for addressing problems that arise. About whether groundwater monitoring wells would be required, he explained they would

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be part of the regulatory framework and technical permits require a lot of regulation and continuous monitoring He said operational features would be fully resolved in the joint powers agreement before they start construction. He deferred questions about opacity of the ocean discharge to Craig Murray of CSD.

Craig Murray, General Manager of Carpinteria Sanitary District, stated the reverse osmosis concentrate that will go into the ocean is very clear and transparent, maybe a little tinted, but you would not see anything at the ocean surface and there will be less volume than now.

George Johnson expressed concern about the improvements near the creek when there is a 50-foot setback requirement. He noted the last large storm event resulted in a lot of rip rap being installed to stabilize the bank adjacent to the water treatment facility, and it is not the same riparian forest that was there before. He asked if we are spending $34 million to upgrade the facility that some concessions be made for the creek. He described the area as the worst section of the entire seven miles of creek.

George Lehtinen said he is one of four families adjacent to where the monitoring wells were drilled in El Carro Park, with the location 40 feet from his bedroom. He shared that none of the families wanted to relocate to a hotel during the drilling, they overestimated fears due to the noise, and a tear in the sound wall fabric was quickly fixed. He said people should not be afraid of this project based on the noise.

Scott Grieve, President of Linden Meadows HOA, said its residents have varying opinions. As a group they do not oppose the project, but they are united in opposing the injection well site on Meadow View Lane. He complained there was improper notification about the decision, the HOA board itself was never notified, and they had to force their way into the planning process. They believe they have been given conflicting and nebulous answers to questions, there was a failure to consider other options, and the location could be somewhere else. They also believe property values will suffer, with some residents wanting to sell next year but fearing it will be difficult due to planned construction activities. He said they received a mailer from CVWD suggesting the project was a done deal and described it as disingenuous. He asked the Commission to deny approval of the injection well site on Meadow View Lane.

Carrie Miles expressed concern about the sound and said it is unreasonable to force this on a residential neighborhood. She pointed out there are setbacks from creeks but not for housing. She questioned the appropriateness of plopping the well onto a sidewalk easement.

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Elizabeth Mandl opposed the well location but expressed support for what the project is trying to accomplish. Her master bedroom is less than 50 feet from the construction site. She expressed concern about non-stop noise at 70 decibels which she said would be like a dishwasher and said there is medical evidence that noise can lead to health issues. She said there are unaddressed concerns about dust, vibrations and injecting water under foundations. She spoke about how it is unreasonable to subject a community to round-the-clock noise, noting the loss of property values and how it should not fall on a small group of neighbors. She asked for the injection well to be relocated.

Lisa Starr, resident of Meadow View Lane, said she does not oppose more water but asked that we put our heads together to find a different location.

She asked to add her name and that of her husband onto the petition.

Nicholas Papajohn of Best Best & Krieger LLP and counsel on behalf of Virginia Urschel who is a resident of Linden Meadows HOA expressed the following concerns: 1) There was a lack of information available to Ms.

Urschel and her neighbors that allowed them to participate in earlier decisions about the Meadow View location 2) Mr. Van Wingerden, president of the Carpinteria Valley Water District, had property impacted and they are concerned about his participation in the location approval process. Papajohn noted records were unclear about compliance with conflict-of-interest laws. 3) He questioned whether the 2019 EIR addendum was sufficient given the increase in size and scope of the project. He said they are asking the Planning Commission to either reconsider or delay approval until these items are addressed.

Robert Rodd of the Linden Meadows HOA expressed opposition to the injection well location on Meadow View Lane and made the following points: McNulty mentioned there would be 4 weeks of 24 hours a day drilling, yet a recent brochure from CVWD said 8 weeks. The HOA community asked questions repeatedly about the exact date of approval for Meadow View Lane, who made decisions, whether it was unanimous, etc., but were not given answers. He said Parcels 4701 and 4711 are owned by a CVWD member, in a trust for the same family, and have been rezoned for 180 units. He said Site 6’s monitoring wells are still in negotiations, this project should not be approved until they are settled, and if the owner of Site 6 is willing to sell property for monitoring wells, then why not an additional 360 sq. ft. for an injection well? He was told there is difficulty getting pipes over a bridge above Franklin Creek from Meadow View Lane to Sterling Avenue but noted there are pipes going over it now. He pointed out that 80% of his bill goes for infrastructure, and this project will add another $35-50/mo. He noted the large amount of agricultural usage and questioned if they will pay proportionally for the infrastructure cost of $68

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million.

Kimberlee Albers expressed concern about lack of transparency and said if people knew “poop water” was going to be used for our water supply they would be here. She lived in Beachwalk Townhomes during the highway bridge construction, a big sacrifice due to the construction noise, and now she is the closest house to the Linden Avenue injection site. She expressed disappointment about the lack of transparency and reiterated the community does not know wastewater will be used.

Kevin Nater said he and his wife echo his Meadow View neighbors’ concerns about the disruption over time causing harm and said there appear to be other locations that are not directly impacting people. He expressed concern about the 75 decibels of noise capped in the evening and questioned what it will be like during the day, noting the air gap location and continuous pumping of 1.2 million gallons all day. He questioned why this project is having a disproportionate effect on his community.

Lisa Starr questioned where they can view a report describing the subsurface geology and aquifer characteristics, such as depth of groundwater and porosity.

PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
BREAK – Vice Chair Moyer called for a 5-minute break.

Commissioner Allen asked for a concise review why alternate sites were not selected and any additional evidence to support those decisions.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff reported that public comment letters were received by Carrie Miles, Elizabeth Mandl, Mary Watts, Matt Roberts, Noah Bolan from Heal the Ocean and Nicholas Papajohn.

Bobroff proceeded to address questions brought up during the public hearing. Regarding creek setbacks, he said anything new built at the CSD facility would comply with setback requirements. About duration of drilling activities, he said each well will have about 4 weeks of 24-hour drilling.

Principal Planner Bret McNulty gave a summary of the City and EIR outreach that took place. Highlights included a 30-day review by the City upon receiving the application; and ARB review of design components, at which time notices were sent to occupants within 100 feet and owners within 300 feet of the project, as well as any other interested parties. With respect to the EIR, outreach included a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a

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Draft EIR during a 30-day period that included ads in Coastal Views News and social media outreach, a Draft EIR Scoping meeting on 1-24-19 during the 30-day NOP comment period, tribal notification in compliance with AB52, and an NOA with notice of a public meeting to be held 7-18-19.

There were 75 public and agency comments responded to in the final EIR (FEIR), with minor changes made.

Bobroff said upon request of residents of Meadow View Lane following an ARB meeting, they worked with the district to ensure all residents of Linden Meadows HOA were included for this hearing. McNulty added that the district held meetings with the HOA, with the City participating in one of those meetings.

In response to Commissioner Allen’s request for a thorough review of injection well location alternatives, CVWD General Manager Bob McDonald reviewed site evaluation criteria. Commissioner Allen asked why it could not be located on the agricultural site or across Hwy 192, noting he understands the constraints of the deepest part of the aquifer and distance to private wells.

CVWD General Manager Bob McDonald provided more details and explained, among other things, that getting to the agricultural property would involve moving pipelines over or under the creek in violation of creek setbacks. Also, Flood Control maintains the channel using trucks and does not like running things above it, and Caltrans does not like moving pipes along the highway. He does not think three months of construction impacts warrant moving the pipes, and he noted the various outreach meetings that had taken place.

Commissioner La Fevers questioned the appropriateness of an addendum due to the scope of changes since the EIR was completed.

McDonald explained there is no basis for that claim and moving the well 25 feet does not result in any new impacts or necessitate additional mitigation measures to mitigate those impacts, which is the test used. Regarding changes from replacing above ground storage to below ground pipelines, they start with a preliminary design with lots of options and analyze various configurations. An earlier site at the LDS church for a 30,000-gallon tank was determined to not be viable. When they relocated pipes to the street, there was no place else to put a tank, so they came up with a pipeline with a large enough diameter at the end of Meadow View Lane and Linden Avenue to hold water to not overwhelm the sewer system. The changes were addressed by the addendum.

City Attorney Cody Sargeant explained that the changes were made prior to

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approval by the water district and adoption of the addendum, and a Supplemental EIR is only needed if changes are made after approval of the project. He said the City reviewed the EIR along with the addendum and agreed the water district’s findings were correct that there was no new significant information or that those changes did not result in new significant impacts, triggering the need for a new or supplemental EIR prior to the water district’s approval of the project.

McDonald addressed the question as to why the injection well was relocated from the original site. He said it was due to LDS refusing to sell the property. Bobroff added that the change in moving the well farther down Meadow View Lane and closer to Franklin Creek was in response to concerns heard from the Meadow View homeowners.

DELIBERATIONS
Commissioner Allen said they feel bad about the neighbors’ concerns about the construction noise; however, it is for a limited time and there is no evidence vibration will be a problem. He agreed real estate sales might be impacted, but it would be for a limited time and from buyers without longterm vision. He noted there are no long-term aesthetic impacts or structures that will remain. Based on the evidence he has, there is no feasible alternative location for this, and due to the importance of the project, it is evident we should move forward with approval. He stated the legal requirements for noticing have been met by the water district and then some and expressed frustration that over the years people often do not know what is going on despite adequate noticing. The law assumes people are paying attention to what is going on with their government, he said.

He expressed support for the project with the following comments: 1) He understands and supports the idea that there needs to be a lot more transparency in the discussion about equity between private well holders and agricultural uses of water and the cost to residential users. We are stuck with some aspects of water law from the 1800s and some are burdened by those with water rights. 2) We are spending a great deal of money to assure the water supply we need, while the state pushes and supports further development. He said this contradiction is frustrating and difficult to rationalize.

Commissioner Benefield described Allen’s comments as excellent. She said the comment she has heard at every public meeting is “I wasn’t notified.” She stressed that people must make an effort to learn what is going on, noting the many articles in Coastal View News and notifications. She said she wonders about the magnitude of their issues, although she knows a noisy neighborhood is deadly. She spoke about how she lives near the

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marsh and experienced ongoing pumping noise during dredging activities.

In this case, project noise will be temporary for a greater use, which is water for the community. There was a lot of effort to put up noise barriers that were tested as well as lighting focused on the site. She noted the neighbors will be offered temporary relocation. She believes land use issues have been addressed and mitigated. She expressed support for the project.

Commissioner La Fevers expressed support, stating it is a large infrastructure project that is necessary and will benefit the community. He said environmental documents address key issues and he can make the findings to support them. He asked for the following: 1) that we add a condition or modify an existing one requiring the joint power authority agreement between the CSD and CVWD that addresses ongoing maintenance be completed and submitted to the City prior to issuing building permits. 2) that we add a condition for the three monitoring wells that do not require a City permit to be permitted and constructed prior to our permit or concurrently with construction of the well on Meadow View Lane. 3) About the long-term impact of the injection wells, he acknowledged it will occur during construction but asked for continuous monitoring (or maybe one time) despite the report saying noise will be imperceptible. He expressed concern about noise coming from pressure or control devices. He said he is good with Condition 24, but Condition 23’s language needs to be changed (6th bullet). He is comfortable making the findings to support approval with his additional conditions and the updating of Condition #23.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff asked for clarification that for the second condition, La Fevers wants approval from the County for the monitoring well cluster outside our jurisdiction prior to allowing construction of the Meadow View Lane injection well or any element of the project. La Fevers answered it could be tied to the timing of the adjacent injection well.

Commissioner Allen asked that the language state that the injection well’s approval be tied to the approval of the monitoring wells without specifying the location of the monitoring wells. This is in the event they must find another location for those three.

Vice Chair Moyer said the bottom line is nobody is racing to drink “poop water.” He described the situation of California running out of water as scary despite two rainy years. He said it is happening all over the state. He said he feels the Meadow Lane group has been accommodated but hopes and asks that they will be accommodated in a better fashion than Motel 6.

He expressed support for the project and does not see a better way unless they can talk the LDS church into giving up their property, which seems

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like a done deal. He entertained a motion.

MOTION
Commissioner La Fevers moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC-25-008 approving the Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to construct the advanced water treatment facility at the sanitary waste district facility and purified water and backwash conveyance pipelines within the rights-of-ways as identified in the project and one injection well and aquifer monitoring well cluster to be located at Linden Avenue and one at the Meadow View Lane right-of-way; and the addition of the three conditions discussed, as well as correction of Condition 23. Vice Chair Moyer seconded the motion. Commissioner Allen asked if acceptance of the EIR was included in his motion, and La Fevers said yes. Motion passed 4-0 by the following roll call vote: Benefield voted yes, La Fevers voted yes, Allen voted yes and Moyer voted yes.

OTHER BUSINESS – None OTHER BUSINESS

MATTERS PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Benefield suggested using a timer during public hearings, and Community Development Director Nick Bobroff agreed to begin using one.

Commissioner Allen said that during breaks the conversations are audible and it would be good to turn off microphones.

MATTERS

PRESENTED
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
5) Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2025, May 1, 2025, and May 15, 2025
6) City Calendar for the month of September 2025
7) Planning Activity Report as of August 31, 2025
8) Building Permit Report as of August 31, 2025
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff reviewed the distributed materials. He reported that the Chevron decommissioning project approved by City Council has been appealed to the Coastal Commission, with a hearing possibly taking place in October. In addition, the Coastal Commission will be taking action this month on a request for more stringent marijuana odor control standards, monitoring and enforcement.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

ATTENDANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
NEXT MEETING OF TUESDAY, October 6, 2025 – Allen, Benefield and Moyer expect to attend in person, and La Fevers expects to be absent or

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attend virtually.

ADJOURNMENT – Vice Chair Moyer adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m. ___________________________
Secretary, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chair, Planning Commission

ADJOURNMENT

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CITY OF CARPINTERIA

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
October 6, 2025
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Chair Allen.

Commissioners Present:

David Allen, Chair
John Moyer, Vice-Chair
Alexandra Van Antwerp
Commissioners Absent:

Jane L. Benefield
Glenn La Fevers
Others Present:

Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Megan Musolf, Assistant Planner

CALL TO ORDER &

ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chair Allen led the flag salute. PLEDGE INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS - None ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT
Alan Koch said he was there to follow up on comments he made at the August 4th meeting about the proposed Surfliner Inn Parking Lot 4’s environmental impacts. He recapped the methodology and results for a Carpinteria downtown parking study by Walker Consultants from 2019-20.

Among other things, he explained data was collected on a Wednesday and Saturday in August, with Lot 3 showing 48-67 occupied stalls out of 113 on the third Saturday. He said Walker extrapolated that data for the entire year.

He shared that he did his own study every Saturday in August and found the lot was not full on the 3rd Wednesday and 3
rd Saturday but was full all
other Saturdays. He attributed the third week’s difference to families preparing for school. Due to Walker’s limited 2-day survey results, he recommended updating it when parking is fully occupied. He added it would be more accurate for the Surfliner Inn and Downtown T projects to consider occupancy during summer events and the off-season.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held August 4, 2025
Chair Allen could not vote on the item because he did not attend the DRAFT

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meeting of August 4, 2025, resulting in lack of a quorum.

MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Moyer, seconded by Commissioner Van Antwerp, the Planning Commission voted unanimously by voice vote to postpone the item to the November meeting due to lack of a quorum.

NEW PUBLIC HEARING
2) Aliso School Kindergarten Building
Planner: Megan Musolf
Project: 25-2329-DPR/CDP
Address: 4545 Carpinteria Avenue
Hearing on the request of Carpinteria Unified School District to consider Project 25-2329-DPR/CDP (application filed on
January 17, 2025) for approval of a Development Plan Revision and Coastal Development Permit to amend the Aliso School Master Plan to allow a new single-story 6,467 square foot classroom building on the eastern side of the Aliso Elementary School campus, and the removal of portable structures on the west side of the campus under the provisions of the Community Facility (CF) zone district; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15302, §15304, and §15314 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The
application involves APNs 003-230-018, -011, and -016,
addressed as 4545 Carpinteria Avenue.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – None
Assistant Planner Megan Musolf presented the staff report. She said staff is recommending adoption of Resolution PC-25-009, thereby approving Project 25-2329-DPR/CDP and accepting a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines as listed in the staff report. In response to commissioners’ questions, she provided additional details about tree removal, fill and the flood plain.

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Jonathan Leech, planning agent for Carpinteria Unified School District, explained the original master plan’s intent was to replace decaying temporary portables with prefabricated Gen 7 modular classrooms.

Following installation of the modular classrooms on other CUSD campuses, the district identified conventional buildings were preferable for Aliso School. A different design would also allow for kindergarteners to be

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separated from the main student body. He noted permanent structures would tie in with the campus design better, and this version would allow for preservation of existing play areas (more economical). Regarding sea level rise, he said it has been factored into the new FEMA mapping, and this design includes more fill than the main buildings, which are at a higher elevation than the project site. Half a foot of sea level rise is expected.

Patrick O’Connor, resident of district 5 and Architectural Review Board (ARB) member, expressed support and said reviews are important for buildings that are landmarks. He noted the Division of the State Architect (DSA) has final say, but he is not sure of the review order and who can supersede. He stated the Master Plan had significant on-site traffic control that is no longer in this design. He recommended having as much traffic as possible on campus as opposed to the streets.

Chair Allen asked for details about the traffic control, and O’Connor said it was originally designed so all the drop-offs and pick-ups can occur in the campus parking lot. Mr. O’Connor thinks as a vision this could still be accomplished but not on the current timeline and funding available. He recommended the Planning Commission keep an eye on that for future phases.

Chair Allen asked if the state architectural review can supersede our ARB review.

Assistant Planner Musolf answered that the City issues the planning permits, which include design review and ensure coastal and development plan requirements are met, while DSA issues the final building permits. In addition, Condition of Approval #5 states staff shall conduct a site inspection to ensure COAs have been met and the project is constructed per the approved plans. She said the City has some say over the approved architecture, but she is not sure what the process would look like should there be a discrepancy between the City-approved project and DSAapproved plans.

Architect Robert Robles explained that traffic control is included in future phases but replacing old buildings is the first priority. He said they paid close attention to the ARB’s design suggestions and did their best to incorporate all of them. As for architectural revisions, he explained DSA doesn’t examine planning issues the way the City does; however, structural safety and disability access are under its jurisdiction. He said they are 95% through the review process and there have been no comments affecting architecture, planning or setbacks, with only internal comments related to the structure and the meeting of structural, fire safety and disability regulations.

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PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Commissioner Van Antwerp asked if we could strengthen Condition 5, and Chair Allen suggested to staff if there are architectural revisions that the project be brought back for a report. Assistant Planner Musolf said a Condition of Approval can be added to state that if architectural changes are made to the exterior of the building, the project must be brought back to the ARB for review.

Commissioner Moyer said he has never been in favor of modular classrooms, which he described as an aesthetic nightmare. He added this will be a better adaptation for saving the structures in case of a catastrophic flood, noting they are next to the worst creek in Carpinteria. He commented that the schools have been under a lot of pressure lately, and as an advocate of public education, he would like to see this move as quickly as possible.

Commissioner Van Antwerp says she agrees with Moyer but continues to be concerned about the flooding. She noted we have over forty conditions and four special condition letters and asked if it would make sense to look at an independent drainage certification.

Assistant Planner Musolf explained the stormwater plan will be under the purview of the Division of the State Architect but it complies with the City’s stormwater policies.

Commissioner Moyer says he doesn’t want to condition the project any further or make it any more expensive for the applicant than it is now.

Chair Allen added that we should not add a condition for flooding in the absence of evidence that we should do something different.

Commissioner Van Antwerp said it is an excellent project. She described the school’s heritage as unquestionable and said she likes to see what is happening there.

Chair Allen said he is in favor and sees it moving forward. He commented that in many cases a school district project wouldn’t be appearing before the Planning Commission, but it does in Carpinteria.

MOTION
Commissioner Moyer moved, and Commissioner Van Antwerp seconded, to adopt Resolution PC-25-2009, thereby approving Project 2329- DPR/CDP/ARB to amend the Aliso School Master Plan and construct a new Kindergarten building to replace portable classroom structures and DRAFT

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make associated improvements, including parking lot configuration, hardscape and landscape, and accept a categorical exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and include §15302, §15304, and §15314, plus a revision to Condition of Approval #5 such that the project must return to an ARB hearing if architectural changes are made by the State. The motion passed unanimously by the following roll call vote: Commissioner Van Antwerp voted yes, Commissioner Moyer voted yes, and Chair Allen voted yes.

OTHER BUSINESS – None OTHER BUSINESS

MATTERS PRESENTED
Chair Allen announced the Carpinteria Open Space Management Advisory Board will be meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. He said it will be a walk-through of the Rincon Bluffs Reserve and the public is invited.

MATTERS

PRESENTED
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
1) City Calendar for the month of October 2025
2) Planning Activity Report as of September 30, 2025
3) Building Permit Report as of September 30, 2025
Principal Planner Mindy Fogg reviewed distributed materials and upcoming projects. Highlights included that the Chevron decommissioning project on appeal will be considered this Wednesday at the Coastal Commission hearing. She said its staff is recommending there is no substantial issue for an appeal, and if the Coastal Commission agrees, the city’s Planning Commission and City Council recommendations are final.

Regarding county housing rezones, she said they have been postponed and will be agendized in the November Coastal Commission meeting in Sacramento on November 5, 6, and 7th. City staff will possibly be attending via Zoom or in person. With respect to the hearing, she said the deadline for written public comment is October 30th, the Friday before the hearing.

She also reported the General Plan Update Committee (GPUC) met in September to review public comments related to it, and another meeting will take place on the 20th to consider them before finalizing draft policies.

Chair Allen asked that the Planning Commission see the General Plan Update before release of the final draft or EIR. He said sometimes there are major legislative issues affecting it and staff should consider a final hearing before approval.

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Commissioner Van Antwerp asked for a report on the Surfliner Inn’s fiscal impact outside of the EIR.

ATTENDANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
NEXT MEETING OF Monday, November 3, 2025 – All plan to be present.

ATTENDANCE FOR

NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT – Chair Allen adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. ___________________________
Secretary, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chair, Planning Commission

ADJOURNMENT
DRAFT

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CITY OF CARPINTERIA

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA
November 3, 2025
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chair Allen.

Commissioners Present:

David Allen, Chair
John Moyer, Vice-Chair
Jane L. Benefield
Glenn La Fevers
Alexandra Van Antwerp
Others Present:

Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Syndi Souter, Senior Planner

CALL TO ORDER &

ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chair Allen led the flag salute. PLEDGE

INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Benefield stressed the importance of voting on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4th.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT - None PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held August 4, 2025 (item continued from October 6, 2025 meeting) MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner La Fevers, seconded by Commissioner Moyer, the Planning Commission voted 3-0-2 (Benefield and Allen abstained) to approve the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of August 4, 2025, as submitted.
2) Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held September 2, 2025
MOTION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Moyer, seconded by Commissioner Benefield, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting of September 2, 2025, as submitted.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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3) Burgess-Birk Residence Remodel & Addition, 25-2328-

CUP/CDP/ARB
Address: 748 Maple Avenue
Applicant: Dylan Chappell, architect, for Gordon Burgess and Selena Burgess-Birk
Planner: Syndi Souter
Hearing the request of Dylan Chappell, architect, for Gordon Burgess and Selena Burgess-Birk, to consider Project 25-2328- CUP/CDP/ARB (application filed January 28, 2025) for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Coastal
Development Permit to remodel and construct a total of 1,836 square-feet of additions to an existing legal-nonconforming 997 square-foot single-family residence under the provisions of Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) §14.14 - Planned
Residential Development District and §14.62 - Conditional Use Permit; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15301, §15302, and §15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The application involves APN 003-321- 011, addressed as 748 Maple Avenue.

DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Moyer said he drove by the property. Commissioner Van Antwerp shared that she walked Maple Avenue to Seventh Street and viewed a video of the ARB meeting. Commissioner Benefield said she also went to the property and viewed the ARB meeting. Chair Allen disclosed he drove to the property and viewed it from a few angles.

Senior Planner Syndi Souter presented the staff report. She reviewed action options and said staff is recommending adoption of Resolution PC-25-010 and approval of the project.

Commissioner Benefield asked if the property had been cited by the City.

Souter explained that over a decade ago the property’s front and back structures were cited at separate times, there had been a citation around five years ago for overgrown bushes in the front yard, and there was a recent complaint about the back structure that led to an inspection and recommendation for soft story construction retrofitting to the garage door openings.

Commissioner Benefield asked how one structure could be left dilapidated while the other is not, and how it is justified to rely on the back structure for the front structure’s parking.

Senior Planner Syndi Souter said it is one legal lot with two structures and

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four on-site parking spaces, two for the front and two for the back.

Regarding the dilapidation, she explained that the back unit is now vacant and has been re-roofed and will be painted.

Community Development Director Nick Bobroff added that there is nothing in the zoning code that requires both structures to be improved. He said the back structure is still habitable and all they can do is encourage the client to make improvements. Regarding parking, it is provided by the back structure and still meets code requirements.

Commissioner Van Antwerp asked what would need to occur to keep the tree from being removed that is in the middle of the proposed driveway.

Souter explained it is causing problems with the sidewalk and pavement, and the existing driveway would require a curve to work for the new house.

Chair Allen asked if the 12-foot driveway could be expanded toward the Jacaranda tree. Souter said the maximum allowed driveway width is 16 feet, and she does not believe a driveway that wide would work. She said that they did not ask for an arborist report because it’s a city-owned street tree.

Bobroff explained that as a city-owned tree, its removal would require a recommendation from the Tree Advisory Board and City Council approval.

Commissioner Van Antwerp asked about the age of the tree, noting there are many beautiful Jacaranda trees on that street, and she didn’t notice any sidewalk buckling. Souter answered they don’t know how old it is, but it is 20 inches in diameter.

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Dylan Chappell, applicant/architect, made the following points about the tree: It is clear it is lifting and damaging the hardscape. If they were to keep the driveway where it is, it’s very narrow, up against the property line and not ideal for backing in and out. The tree is in the public right-of-way and there is currently no sidewalk, but a sidewalk is required to be installed.

They’d like to keep the tree but cannot see a solution without having a problem with the sidewalk and driveway.

Chappell said Gordon and Selena have owned the property for a few decades and it has always been their plan to retire in Carpinteria. He noted there are a lot of structures that don’t comply with the setbacks, along with every structure in this area. He acknowledged the “weird” history with the project, and, among other things, said it was difficult to do anything due to the back tenant who had been there almost three decades. He commented

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that he thinks you will see pride of ownership, noting that they plan to live there, improve the property, and there is a landscaping plan. He said the house is 21 feet tall, with a wedding cake design for the second story, and they have abided by all city guidelines, rules and regulations.

Property owner Selena Burgess-Birk spoke about how they visited Carpinteria their whole lives and now that she, her brother, and sister are at or near retirement they are excited to do this. She explained that they decided to change the plant plan to more perennials. She said she looks forward to the commission’s feedback and moving the plans forward.

Property owner Gordon Burgess said 50% of the 11 parcels on that block have easements for driveways, with their property not an unusual one, and 100% of recent builds are legal non-conforming. He explained that the three parcels on that block had been owned by the same family and all were lost to foreclosure in 1995-96. Because all three were owned by the same person, there wasn’t initially a recorded easement. However, after foreclosure when the properties were owned by different banks, the bank that owned their property compensated the one that owned the corner property in exchange for the recordation of an easement. (Souter noted the commissioners have copies of the recorded easement).

In response to questions about their ownership history, Burgess explained they have owned it for 27 years and their work lives didn’t allow them to move forward earlier. The front unit was kept vacant, they hired a gardener after an agreement for yard work from the back tenant didn’t work out, and the tenant had moved out just before the latest citation. Regarding the second dwelling’s condition, he said they have quotes for window replacement and plan to have all matching garage doors and compatible paint colors, but they are awaiting approval from ARB for the front residence before starting.

Patrick O’Connor, ARB member and resident of District 5, said the second structure should be included in the development plan. He explained at some time the property transitioned from single family to multi-family at which time a Conditional Use Permit should have been required. He said if the property became non-conforming there should be an evaluation of the veracity of those changes. He said there are going to be an awful lot of these cases coming forward due to properties all over Downtown and Old Town like this. He described a recently approved project as “bad planning” where a dilapidated structure was left with a Conditional Use Permit for only a corner of the property. He said a joint committee between Planning and the ARB had been formed to address this and should be brought back to change ordinances and zoning for Old Town and Downtown properties.