Carpinteria City Council
April 13, 2026

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City of Carpinteria
City Council Agenda
Monday, April 13, 2026
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue,
Carpinteria, CA 93013
5:30 PM Regular Meeting
In-Person and Virtual Participation Options
Attendance/Viewing Options:
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• Spanish interpretation will be available at the in-person meeting and through the City's Zoom webinar.

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Please note that the City will make every effort to make the meeting accessible virtually; however, if one of the above virtual attendance/viewing or public comment options is unavailable due to technological issues, you are invited to take advantage of one of the other participation options outlined above (including attending and providing public comment in-person in the City Council Chambers). Additional options may be made available at the meeting.

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Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember(s) Request for Remote Participation Under AB 2449 The City Council may consider Councilmember(s) request to participate in the meeting remotely under the regulations of AB 2449 by making the necessary findings and voting on whether the Councilmember(s) may participate remotely.

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

Introductions, Proclamations and Presentations

1. A Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2026 as “Fair Housing Month” in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)

2. A Proclamation Designating the Week of April 19 – 25, 2026 as “National Library Week” in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)

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

4. Presentation by the County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department on the Carpinteria Health Care Center.

Public Information Reports and Announcements
This may include updates on law enforcement activity within the City from a Sheriff’s Office representative or a report from a representative of the First District Supervisor's Office.

5. Sheriff's Recap

6. First District Supervisor's Report
Temporary Adjournment for the Purpose of Holding the Monthly Meeting of the Carpinteria Library Board of Trustees

7. Library Board of Trustees Agenda Packet
Reconvene the Regular Meeting of the City Council

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City Manager's Report
The City Manager will report to the City Council regarding various City and/or community events and/or matters of interest. There will be no City Council discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda or as otherwise specified below.

8. City Manager’s Report
Planning Commission Actions
The City Council may vote to appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to itself by majority vote (CMC 14.78.040(2)).

9. Planning Commission Actions
Public Comment on Matters Not on the Agenda
This is a time for public comments on matters not otherwise on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The Mayor may establish reasonable regulations for public comment based on the time available and/or the number of persons waiting to speak. Typically, the City Council's practice has been to limit each speaker to three minutes. The audiovisual system in the Council Chamber is not available for speaker use during the general Public Comment period.

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

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

10. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 23, 2026 and the special meeting held March 30, 2026.

11. Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of March 16, 2026 through April 3, 2026, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.08.150(F).

12. Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer’s Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds for February 2026.

Administrative Matters

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13. Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to oversee and prepare environmental review documents for the residential “Farm Project” at 5885 Carpinteria Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $563,518.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Consultant Services with Environmental Science Associates to oversee and prepare environmental review documents for the Farm Project, in an amount not to exceed $563,518. (Requires a roll call vote.)

14. Harbor Seal and Tar Pits Park Interpretive Signage.

Recommendation: (1) Receive and file this report and (2) review and approve the proposed interpretive signs.

15. Authorization for the City Manager to execute an Agreement with 19six Architects to provide consulting architecture and engineering design services for the Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with 19six Architects to provide consulting architecture and engineering design services for the Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $275,000. (Requires a roll call vote.)

16. Resolution No. 6448, Approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fiscal Year 2026/27 Project List.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6448, approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fiscal Year 2026/27 Project List.

Public Hearing: None
Consideration of Any Items Removed from Consent Calendar and/or Other Agenda Items Requested to Be Advanced
Matters Continued from Previous Meetings: None
Other Business

17. Land Transfer Agreement for the Rincon Gateway Property from the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County to the City; Deed of Conservation Easement for the Rincon Gateway Property by the City in Favor of the Land Trust; and, Amended and Restated Rincon Bluffs Preserve Endowment Agreement.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6449, approving the Rincon Gateway Baseline Conditions Report and authorizing the Mayor to execute the following documents: (1) Land Transfer Agreement for the Rincon Gateway Property from the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County to the City; (2) Deed of Conservation Easement for the Rincon Gateway Property by the City in Favor of the Land Trust; and the (3) Amended and Restated Rincon Bluffs Preserve Endowment Agreement. (Requires a roll call vote.)

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18. Receive and file the Revenue Enhancement Opportunities Report completed by HdL and consider providing direction to staff on preferred revenue strategies to address the City’s fiscal and infrastructure needs, including consideration of initiating community engagement and public education activities related to potential revenue measures.

Recommendation: (1) Receive and file the City of Carpinteria Revenue Enhancement Opportunities Report completed by HdL and receive a presentation summarizing key findings; (2) Provide direction to staff on preferred revenue strategy or strategies to address the City’s fiscal and infrastructure needs; (3) Direct staff to initiate community engagement and public education related to potential revenue measures; (4) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with CliffordMoss for outreach and public engagement services, increasing the contract amount by $30,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $130,000; and (5) Approve a budget appropriation for $84,000 for the current fiscal year from the Measure X Fund (104) for professional services. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Legislative Update
The City Council will discuss local, state and/or federal legislation under consideration and decide whether to direct staff to place a matter(s)on a future City Council agenda for consideration.

19. Legislative Update
Committee Reports, Inquiries and Other Matters Presented by Councilmembers Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions and organizations. This is also an opportunity for Councilmembers to request information from staff or seek support from fellow Councilmembers for future agenda items.

Attendance of Councilmembers for Future Meetings
Adjournment
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Resources for the Public:

Code of Conduct: https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Code-ofConduct_FINAL.pdf%22 Levine Act Warning

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This agenda was posted on April 9, 2026 in the City Clerk's Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and on the Internet.

|cFr - A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA DES'GNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS ''FAIR HOUSING MONTH'' IN THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA WHEREAS, April is National Fair Housing Month, which is currently celebrating the 58tn Anniversary of the passage of the Federal Fair Housing Act of April 11, 1968. The enactment of this Act prohibits discrimination concerning the sale, rental and financing of housing basedon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial sfafus and disability; and WHEREAS, during the month of April, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and fair housing advocates will pafticipate in a national effort to promote fair housing with a theme, "Faith, Freedom, & Fair Housing"; and WHEREAS, fhe City of Carpinteria is committed to advancing equity in housing by partnering with the City of Santa Barbara's Rental Housing Mediation Program for the past 19 years, providing education, eviction prevention, mediation with the successful out-of-court resolution of rental housing disputes, thereby assisfrng in the prevention of homelessness; and
WHEREAS, according to the 2025 Fair Housing Trends Report, despite the local, state, and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, 24,000 fair housing complaints were filed the prior year, alleging discrimination based on one or more of the Fair Housing Act's seven protected c/asses,' including an increase of nearly 8.5% in complaints based on nationalorigin; and WHEREAS, as paft of the City's participation in National Fair Housing Month, notice will be placed on the City's website directing residents to information about Fair Housing and the Rental Housing Mediation Program and its services.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carpinteria hereby proclaims April 2026 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Carpinteria and urges all local residents to understand and exercise their right to equal housing oppoftunity. lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Mayor hereunto set their hand and caused the official seal of the City of Carpinteria, California to be affixed this 13th day of April, 2026.

Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
City of Carpinteria
ATTEST.

Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
Agenda Section: PresentationsAgenda Item No.: 1Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA DESIGNATING THE
WEEK OF APRIL 19. 25, 2026 AS "NATIONAL
LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA
WHEREAS, Carpinteria Community Library adapts to the ever-changing needs of its community, continually expanding collections, servlces, and partnerships; and WHEREAS, our librarians work to serue all community members, including people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, and the most vulnerable in our community, andstrive to develop and maintain programs and collections that are as diverse as the populations they serue and ensure equity of access for all; and WHEREAS, the City of Carpinteria, through support of its Library, provides the opportunity for everyone to pursue their passions and engage in lifelong learning, allowingthem to live their best life; and WHEREAS, the Carpinteria Community Library plays an important role in the economic vitality of Carpinteria and the residents who live here, by providing internet and technology access, WlFl Hotspots, literacy skills, learning platforms, and support for job seekers; and
WHEREAS, the Carpinteria Community Library is an accessib/e and inclusive place that promofes a sense of local connection, advancing learning and understanding, civic engagement, and shared community goals.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carpinteria hereby proclaims the week of April 19 - 25, 2026 as "National Library Week" in the City of Carpinteia and encourages all local residents to get a library card and explore the wealth of resourcesavailable at the Carpinteia Community Library.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Mayor hereunto set their hand and caused the official seal of the City of Carpinteria, California to be affixed this 13th day of April, 2026.

Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
City of Carpinteria
ATTEST
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
Agenda Section: Presentations Agenda Item No.: 2 Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Presentation by the County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department on the Carpinteria Health Care Center.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the presentation on the Carpinteria Health Care Center.

Sample Motion: I move to receive and file the presentation.

DISCUSSION
The City Council will receive a presentation by the County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department regarding the Carpinteria Health Care Center.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There are no financial considerations presented.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
There are no legal nor risk management considerations presented.

OPTIONS

1. Receive and file the presentation (staff recommendation).

2. Provide direction to staff.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Ryyn Schumacher, Public Information Officer with the County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department
Jeanette Gumber, Carpinteria Health Care Clinic Administrator Moses Menchan Jr.

Agenda Section: Presentations
Agenda Item No.: 4
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

Carpinteria Health Care Clinic Presentation
April 13, 2026

ATTACHMENTS
None
Staff Contact: Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-4403; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager (805) 755-4400, [email protected] Signature

ATTACHMENT A
Presentation Slides

SANTA BARBARA OFFICE

MEMORANDUM
March 2026 Monthly Recap Page 1 of 4
Memorandum
Date: April 7, 2026
To: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
From: Chief Rich Brittingham
Subject: City of Carpinteria March 2026 Monthly Report
cc: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
City of Carpinteria
Aliso School 4545 Carpinteria Ave (Suspicious Circumstances) On 03/06/26, at 10:11 am, deputies responded to Aliso Elementary to the report of a man on the railroad behind the school with a handgun. Lockdown protocol was initiated at the school. Within 10 minutes of being in the area, deputies located the subject who was carrying an umbrella and a cell phone, not a firearm. Lockdown was released at 10:28 am.
4800 Blk Carpinteria Avenue (Grand Theft)
The victim reported that his catalytic converter was taken from his blue Toyota Prius while he was sleeping. The victim had no suspect information.

Agenda Section: Public Information
Agenda Item No.: 5
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

SANTA BARBARA OFFICE

MEMORANDUM
March 2026 Monthly Recap Page 2 of 4
4400 Carpinteria (Indecent Exposure)
The suspect was reported to expose himself on a public sidewalk in view of several people. The incident was recorded on video, and the reporting party agreed to sign Street and observed his genitals were partially exposed. When deputies attempted to detain him, the suspect refused commands, pulled away, and kicked his legs against the patrol vehicle before being handcuffed.

A search revealed a metal knife concealed in his waistband that met the definition of a concealed dirk or dagger.

During the investigation, an adult female and two juvenile victims reported the suspect also exposed himself to them and followed them, causing them to fear for their safety. The suspect was confirmed to be on probation and was arrested for PC 314, PC 148(a)(1), and PC 21310.

UPS Store 1072 Casitas Pass Rd (Explosion, Bomb Team Call Out) The manager of the UPS store
The
manager reported the box had exploded with a loud bang before the powder flooded the room. Deputies arriving on scene determined there were no injuries and the building was not on fire. A perimeter was established around the store, neighboring businesses were evacuated and the Bomb Squad was notified, leading to a callout. The perimeter was pushed out to 100 yards and the UPS employees were ultimately kept separate as a precaution. The PIO notified Carpinteria Middle School to advise students to stay away from Casitas Plaza. Media was also alerted and arrived on scene. Ultimately the Bomb Squad made entry to the store and determined a 20lb fire extinguisher being shipped had exploded.

El Carro/Linden Av
A complaint was received regarding subjects unlawfully selling hot food on the sidewalk near El Carro Lane and Linden Avenue. Two subjects were found operating a hot kitchen on the south sidewalk of El Carro Lane. Both subjects were cited per 5.60.030 CMC, Peddler Permit Required. They packed their belongings and left the area.

SANTA BARBARA OFFICE

MEMORANDUM
March 2026 Monthly Recap Page 3 of 4
Community Outreach
Deputy Daniel Skall was awarded the Carpinteria Public Safety Officer of the Year by the Lions Club. Multiple SBSO personnel attending the awards banquet.

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

Non-Emergency Dispatch Number: 805-683-2724
Shoplifters/Citizen Arrests:

Deputies cannot make an arrest for a misdemeanor not committed in their presence, with certain exceptions (Domestic Violence, Restraining order violation, DUI, Elder abuse, etc). When a person/business is a victim, and refuses to sign a citizen arrest form, that perpetrator is often released from the scene, often victimizing someone else. Shoplifter recently contacted, where the business initially wanted nothing done, was on probation, UI meth, in possession of a meth pipe, and subsequently arrested. The business changed their mind because the suspect was in their business the week before stealing product.

SANTA BARBARA OFFICE

MEMORANDUM
March 2026 Monthly Recap Page 4 of 4
E-Bikes:

Deputies towed three illegal E-bikes (motorcycles) this past month. Some parents were upset because of the cost of the E-bike, and the fact that they may not get it back. Please remember to do your homework before purchasing your kids an e-bike.

Respectfully,
Chief Rich Brittingham
Rich Brittingham, Lieutenant
South County Operations Division-Coastal
City of Carpinteria-Chief of Police Services
805-568-3388 Office
805-566-2166 Fax

Coastal Patrol Bureau
March 1, 2026 March 7, 2026
Monday Mar 2
1406 314(1)PC 0 Beach Parking/ Dump Road Boggess A male subject exposed his genitals on a public beach just east of the Seal Rookery hike trail. Deputies attempted to locate the subject, but he was gone upon my arrival. An offense report was authored.
1414 273.5 PC Motel 6 North 4200 Via Real (CARP) Van Duzer The victim and suspect are in a dating relationship. Susp and victim were staying at Motel 6 North on 02/15-02/17. The victim was asleep on the bed when the suspect ( ) saw text messages of the victim texting another male. The suspect began punching the victim multiple times causing injury. Multiple additional unreported domestic violence incidences were also reported including ones out of county. Report taken and forwarded
Tuesday Mar 3
0850 647(f) / 065 5400 Carpinteria Ave (CARP) Long
was contacted in the Casitas Plaza parking lot. He was acting erratically, walking in traffic and shouting at invisible figures. admitted using methamphetamine in the last 24 hours. A records check showed him to have three outstanding misdemeanor warrants. was arrested and booked into SBJ. 0857 243(e)(1) 1305 Dahlia Court (CARP) Boggess A victim reported that his girlfriend slapped him three times on his right shoulder with an open hand. No visible injures were observed and Deputies were unable to contact the suspect. The victim left the area and stated he would be staying with a pastor from now on. The male subject did not want to press charges and did not want an EPO.

Wednesday Mar 4
1533 647(f) 0 Linden/Sandyland (CARP) Boggess Deputies responded to a call of a white male adult harassing people as they walked by the bus stop. Upon arrival, deputies contacted who was cat calling women as they passed by. He was slurring his speech and presented a strong odder of alcohol. He was arrested and booked at the Santa Barbara County Main jail for being in violation of 647(f)- Public Intoxication.

Thursday Mar 5
2214 DOG 1000 Blk Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) Goodwin Deputies responded to the above location for a domestic incident. Door was slightly open and noises were heard inside the house and deputies attempted to give notice.

When deputies opened the spring door to knock on the wooden door, a medium size dog came out and bit a deputy twice. Deputy was checked out by medics. No serious injuries.

Friday Mar 6
1011 hours 019 Alisos School 4545 Carpinteria Ave Squad A At 1011 hours deputies responded to Alisos elementary to the report of a man on the railroad behind the school with a handgun. Lockdown protocol was initiated at the school. Within 10 minutes of being in the area, deputies located the subject was carrying an umbrella and a cell phone, not a firearm. Lockdown was released at 1028. 0819/1413 hours 646.9(b)/166.4 Jacaranda Wy (CARP) Wreede At 0819, Probation notified SBSO that GPS monitoring showed , recently released on bail for stalking and RO violation, was in the exclusion zone advised that the GPS
tracker was now travelling northbound on US 101.

At 1425 hours, the victim called 9-1-1 to report that was attempting to enter his rear gate. Deputy Wreede located in the carport, and he was taken into custody. These were at least the sixth and seventh violations of the restraining order. Probation advised that was released on bail and not subject to their supervision outside of GPS location. was booked into SBJ for stalking and RO violation.
1442 hours 015/019 Polo Fields 3375 Foothill Skall RP found a handgun on the property near the roadway. This was the location of vehicle pursuit yesterday. Deputy Skall responded and determined the weapon to be a CO2 powered pellet pistol. The air gun was booked for observation 2336 TOW Carpinteria Ave/Reynolds (CARP) Villegas A Jeep was pulled over for excessive speed. A records check of the vehicle showed that the registration had been expired since 12/09/2021. The driver of the vehicle said he had owned the vehicle since 2021 and had never paid for the registration. The vehicle was towed pursuant to 22651(o) CVC.

Saturday Mar 7
1358 10851(b) Carp Fire Station 61 / 911 Walnut Ave Squad A

from Valencia entered the open garage bay of Carpinteria Summerland Fire Station 61 and stole their official, marked, Fire Department pickup truck. The vehicle was unlocked and the keys were in the ignition. After discovering the vehicle was stolen, firefighters chased after and boxed him in with two other fire department vehicles at Palm Ave and Carpinteria Ave. Deputies arrested without incident. admitted to using methamphetamine for the past several days and experienced delusions that Santa Clarita Deputies were searching for him and attempting to harm him. claimed he took the truck to drive to the police station. was booked into SBJ.
2143 647(f) 4416 Via Real (carp) Villegas
was found in the parking lot of Professional Wash Center drinking beer out of a 24 oz can. When contacted, was stumbling, had a strong odor of alcohol, and had urinated on himself. was arrested and taken to SBJ for violation of 647(f).
2300 273.5(a) PC 4600 Blk Seventh St (Carp) Blanco grabbed her neck and attempted to strangle him during an argument after she was confronted about texting other men. The boyfriend sustained visible injuries to his neck and was cleared by AMR on scene. was arrested and booked at SBCJ for violation of 273.5(a) PC.

Coastal Patrol Bureau
March 8, 2026 March 14, 2026
Monday Mar 9
1940 012 4400 Blk Carpinteria Ave K93, Squad B multiple vandalisms on the east side of Santa Barbara. Deputies located items linking him to the crimes.

A follow-up report will be sent to SBPD. A replica firearm was located and taken as evidence for violation of his probation. Tuesday Mar 10
0741 PC487 4813 Carpinteria Avenue Boggess The victim reported that his catalytic converter was taken off of his vehicle while he was sleeping. The victim had no suspect information.
0930 PC 602/ CMC8.52.020(a) 5400 Carpinteria Ave Boggess A female subject was located in an area that she had previously been verbally admonished from. She was also seen smoking in public. She was issued a citation and released at the scene.

Wednesday Mar 11
1134 VAI 3900 Blk Via Real (CARP) Schoenneman Deputies were dispatched to the area of Via Real and Cravens Lane for a vehicle that had collided into a pole. Upon arrival, the vehicle that was located in the 3900 Blk area of Via Real crashed into a power pole with air bags deployed and heavy damage. The driver was conscious, but she could not remember what had happened. The driver was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage by AMR M1 and her vehicle was towed from the scene at her request. Due to the fence damage to 3950 Via Real (Sandpiper), management of the park was notified.
1820 314PC,148(A)(1) PC,21310PC 4400 Carpinteria Rivera was reported exposing his penis on a public sidewalk in view of several people.

Deputies contacted nearby on Plum Street and observed his penis partially exposed. When deputies attempted to detain him, refused commands, pulled away, and kicked his legs against the patrol vehicle before being handcuffed. A search of his person revealed a metal knife concealed in his waistband that met the definition of a concealed dirk or dagger. During the investigation, an adult female and two juvenile victims reported also exposed himself to them and followed them, causing them to fear for their safety. was confirmed to be on probation and was arrested for PC 314, PC 148(a)(1), and PC 21310.

Friday Mar 13
2151 065 101 NB / Padaro Lane (CARP) Goodwin Deputy conducted a traffic stop at the above location on a vehicle for violations of VC 22349(A) and 26708(a)(1). The driver, , was found to have a warrant for violations of

5650(A)(1) FG, 5650(A)(6) FG, and 13387(B). was arrested, booked into SBJ without further incident, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
2308 647F/69/243B 4954 Carpinteria Ave (CARP) Squad-D Deputies responded to Brew and Cue for a reported civil issue between patrons and the bar. SBSO and , were both found intoxicated. Both individuals were unable to obey commands and were eventually arrested. kicked a Deputy while being placed into a patrol unit. Both individuals were transported to SBJ without further incident.

Sat Mar 14
0600 012 3900 Blk Via Real (CARP) Squad A Deputies assisted Carp Fire with a structure fire at Sandpiper Mobile Home Park. The trailer was fully engulfed. The single male resident was evacuated and only suffered burns to his hands. Adjacent trailers sustained only minor damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Coastal Patrol Bureau
March 15, 2026 March 21, 2026
Sunday March 15
1615 20002 CVC Sandyland Road/ Elm Ave (CARP) Van Duzer A vehicle collided with the reporting parties vehicle while reversing out of a parking stall. The driver of the vehicle fled the location without exchanging information. 2344 647(f) McDonalds (CARP) Sanabria
was contacted after causing a disturbance at McDonalds. was found to be intoxicated to the point he could not care for himself. He was arrested and booked at the main jail for being in violation of PC 647(f).

Monday March 16
1514 261 PC 1200 Blk Franciscan Ct (CARP) Van Duzer The victim invited suspect ( ) to her house. Suspect began kissing the victim while they were sitting on the couch. The victim told suspect to stop however suspect did not. Suspect proceeded to have sex with the victim. The incident occurred in the month of November. Victim requested to make report after being served with a restraining order against the suspect by civil units. Case submitted to DA.
1950 11351/11352 101 NB/Bailard Covarubius/Squad B A vehicle that had tinted windows and no front plate was the subject of a traffic enforcement stop. During the stop the driver, , and the passenger, , were both found to be unlicensed. During a search of the vehicle, over a kilogram of Cocaine was discovered in the back seat. and both had constructive possession of the cocaine and were booked for sales and transportation of cocaine. Bail increase was sought and approved.

Tuesday March 17
1935 DUI Drugs/NARC sales 101/ Castias Pass Rd K93/Squad B A vehicle traveling NB on HWY 101 was stopped for equipment violations. The driver was found to be operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested for violation of 23152(f) VC. Durning an inventory of the vehicle approx. 1/4 pound of meth was found in his vehicle in different locations. The meth was individually wrapped in multiple weights. He was also found in of over $1,000 in cash. He was booked into SBJ after a blood draw warrant was authored for refusing to supply a blood sample.

Wednesday March 18
0748 11550 HS Linden/Carp (CARP) Oliver Deputies responded to the intersection of Carpinteria Ave and Linden Ave for a report of a female walking into traffic multiple times. Upon contact, I spoke with the subject, , who mentioned she had not walked into traffic but did admit she had used methamphetamine and fentanyl within the prior few days. consented to a urine sample which tested presumptive positive for amphetamine,

methamphetamine, and fentanyl. was arrested, transported, and booked at the Main Jail for 11550 HS without further incident.
1009 415 4900 Blk Sawyer Ave (CARP) Boggess The reporting party wanted to report that an unknown female subject became upset with her about a political issue involving an ICE incident that occurred. The reporting party felt threatened by the female incident documented.
1038 11350 HS 4528 Carpinteria Ave (CARP) Van Duzer Deputies responded to a trespass suspect at the above location. Subject ( ) who was wearing an all-white mental hospital outfit with a medical wristband voluntarily left the location. Mobile crisis responded and placed the subject on a 5150 hold. Narcotics were located on the subject, however due to the subject's mental health state he was transported to the hospital on the 5150 hold. Case forwarded to DA for filing of charges, narcotics recovered. 1500 Found Property 5775 Carpinteria Ave (CARP) Boggess A laptop cover, apple laptop, mouse cover, and apple wireless mouse was found by a city employee at the Carpinteria public library. An incident report was authored, and the property was booked for safekeeping.

Thursday March 19
1307 459 4855 Fifth Street (Carp) Skall Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a window to the Carpinteria Community Garden building, and stole a work iPhone, speaker, and folding saw. No suspect info. 2047 415D 1000 Blk Holly Ave(CARP) Goodwin Deputies responded to the above location for reported domestic disturbance. Upon interviewing and . It was determined that no crime had occurred, both parties were HBD and had a verbal argument about how much the gardener should be paid. Case number was pulled to document the incident due to prior domestic violence.

Friday March 20
1932 084 1061 Casitas Pass Road(Carp) Villegas / Goodwin has been 415 verbal with her daughter . lives with and was her caregiver until December of 2025. had a mental breakdown and has not been caring for her mother like she used to. keeps trash bags full of trash placed against the wall in the kitchen area and has the home messy with Misc. clothing and items all over her bedroom. has to enter go and use the bathroom.
tendencies, I had Behavioral Wellness evaluate for possible 5150 hold. Behavioral Wellness decided that did not meet the criteria for 5150. I made an online APS referral in regard to Deputies also found an unknown white powdery substance from room which was retrieved and booked as suspected ketamine. Saturday March 21 1112 VAI 5550 Carp Ave (CARP) Schoenneman Deputies responded to the above-mentioned address (Motel 6 South) for a vehicle vs bicycle TC. Upon arrival, the bicyclist was found sitting on the street in front of the western driveway to Motel 6 alert and oriented but bleeding from a laceration to his left shoulder. A vehicle had pulled out from the western driveway in front of the bicyclist to travel westbound on Carp Ave. The bicyclist observed the vehicle but collided into the rear window, shattering it and sustaining injuries. The bicyclist was evaluated and transported to the hospital by AMR M1.

1757 530.5(e) PC 5154 Foothill Rd (CARP) Rodriguez Unknown subjects stole mail from mailboxes along Foothill Rd. and Casitas Pass Rd. In violation of 530.5(e) PC. The suspected vehicle has registered owners with an address out of Los Angeles.

Coastal Patrol Bureau
March 22, 2026 March 28, 2026
Sunday March 22
0837 PC 166 1000 Blk Casitas Pass (CARP) Boggess
The reporting party called to report that her neighbor was in violation of an active Civil Harassment Order. My investigation revealed that the restrained party had not been notified or served the order. I read the restrained party the terms of the order and provided her with pictures of the documentation. An incident report was authored. 1035 PC 488 850 Linden Avenue(CARP) Boggess
The reporting party called to report that several of her personal belongings had been stolen. The reporting party had no suspect information. An offense report was authored. 1052 25620 BP 4500 Blk Carpinteria Ave(CARP) Oliver
Deputies were dispatched to 4500 Blk Carpinteria Ave for a male smoking something in the stairwell. I later contacted the subject, , in front of Carls Jr, who was carrying an open container of an alcoholic beverage (24oz can of Twisted Tea), in violation of 25620(a) BP. was cited for the above-mentioned violation. He signed the citation and departed without further incident. 1323 11377 HS 1116 Casitias Pass (CARP) Oliver
Deputies responded to 1116 Casitas Plaza for a report of a man swinging a sword.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted who was carrying the shaft of a large metal umbrella stand. During a pat search, deputies located a small plastic baggie of methamphetamine in his front right pocket. was ultimately cited and released in front of the Main Jail.
1920 459.5PC 1036 Casitas Pass Rd. (CARP) Brady/Martinez was arrested for shoplifting at CVS. Due to staffing she was released with a citation.
2135 647f PC Azaelea/Carnation (CARP) Martinez/Brady
got into a verbal domestic with her husband. She went to her parents to cool down. While at her parents she was intoxicated got into an altercation with her mother, father, and sister. Due to her inebriated state and beginnings of a mental health episode, she ran out of the house and down the street saying she was better off dying.

She initially was willing to go to the hospital voluntarily, but when the ambulance arrived, she became 415 with family and deputies and was subsequently arrested for 647(f) PC.

Monday March 23
1002 005 Walnut Ave(CARP) Boggess
The reporting party called to report that her neighbor and her have been having civil issues for the last year. The reporting party stated her neighbor had come into her yard and moved her property. The reporting party also stated that her neighbor purposefully coughed on her on a separate incident. An incident report was authored. 1430 Explosion UPS 1072 Casistas Pass Rd (CARP) C-Squad store,
The manager reported the
box had exploded with a loud bang before the powder flooded the room. Deputies arriving on scene determined there were no injuries and the building was not on fire. A perimeter was established around the store, neighboring businesses were evacuated and the Bomb Squad was notified, leading to a callout. The perimeter was pushed out to 100 yards and the UPS employees were ultimately kept separate as a precaution.

The PIO notified Carpinteria Middle School to advise students to stay away from Casitas Plaza. Media was also alerted and arrived on scene. Ultimately the Bomb Squad made entry to the store and determined a 20lb fire extinguisher being shipped had exploded.

Tuesday March 24
0036 647 F PC 5550 Carpinteria Ave (Carp) Mendez
The reporting party called because he had an irate subject in the lobby. The reporting party thought the subject was going to batter him and he pepper sprayed him. The reporting party did not want to press charges, but the subject was arrested for being intoxicated in public.
1019 10851 CVC 4950 Foothill Rd(CARP) Oliver
Deputies spoke with who mentioned his motorcycle was stored at 4950 Foothill Road. He did not realize his motorcycle was stolen until he received multiple parking citations from Long Beach, CA in the mail. He last saw his motorcycle in November of 2025.
1419 459.5PC 1036 Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) Oliver
stole several tall cans of beer from CVS. He was contacted by deputies at McDonalds. A probation search of his backpack revealed the stolen beers as well as a meth pipe. was arrested and transported to SBJ.

Wednesday March 25
0754 10851 101/Bailard Squad A
SBPD broadcast the 10851 of a vehicle occurred at Cottage Hospital at 0704 hours.

The vehicle was then involved in a hit and run collision at the Milpas roundabout, seen

driving wrong way on Santa Barbara City streets, and driving recklessly on southbound 101. Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the solo female driver of the vehicle on southbound 101/Bailard. The vehicle failed to yield, slowed to 35 MPH and remained in the center lane of southbound 101. Surrounding traffic slowed behind deputies leaving the freeway clear. Due to the vehicle previously being involved in and fleeing the scene of an accident and driving in an unsafe manner, a PIT was authorized to prevent additional risk to the public. The PIT was successful and the vehicle slowed to a stop in the right shoulder without any further collisions. The sole occupant of the vehicle, 22 year old of Los Angeles, was taken into custody without incident.

There were no injuries and no damage to patrol vehicles. was listed as a missing person out of Los Angeles. During a vehicle inventory, deputies recovered a Ruger Mini-14, .223 rifle and several loaded magazines belonging to the victim (vehicle R/O). was booked on charges of VC 10851 and VC 2800.1.
1942 Found Property 4400 Blk El Carro Ln(Carp) Rodriguez wanted to turn in a rifle round that he found while digging in his backyard.

The rifle round will be booked for destruction.
0504 Illegal Camp Casitas Pass Rd JNO Carp Ave (CARP) Goodwin Deputies conducted a premise check and located sleeping behind the bus bench on Casitas Pass Rd JNO Carp Ave. Dep. Goodwin recognized her and had knowledge of her being warned about illegal camping from Dep. Oliver. was contacted and issued a citation for violation of CMC 8.20.020.

Thursday March 26
1954 5.60.030 CMC El Carro/Linden Av Sandu/Villegas
A complaint was received from City staff regarding subjects unlawfully selling food on the sidewalk near El Carro Lane and Linden Avenue. and
were found operating a hot kitchen on the south sidewalk of El Carro Lane. Both subjects were cited per 5.60.030 CMC, Peddler Permit Required. 2108 12500(a) CVC Carp/Palm (Carp) Villegas
Deputies contacted a vehicle for a broken headlight. Upon contacting the driver, , I found that the driver only had a permit but did not have an . 2335 Illegal Camp 1011 Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) Goodwin Deputies conducted a premise check and located sleeping near Verizon on the sidewalk. is from Santa Barbara and came to Carpinteria to visit family. He was advised of the Carpinteria Municipal Codes and issued a citation for violation of CMC 8.20.020.

Friday March 27
Place Apts Schoenneman

Today, re-entered the apartment without permission from management. Prosecution was desired. was arrested and booked into SBJ. 1205 20002 5085 Carp Av (American Gas CARP) Trujillo
Deputies responded to the above-mentioned address for a reported non-injury hit and run. According to the reporting party, a large yellow box truck was too tall to maneuver under the canopy of the gas station, and it collided into the canopy causing damage.

The driver then drove away in the truck without exchanging any information with the gas station attendant.
0117 NARC/ 273a(a) PC Casitas Pass NB Offramp (CARP) K92 Deputies contacted a vehicle for illegal window tint. The vehicle was occupied by a husband and wife and their 2-year-old daughter. During the stop K92 had his dog Draco do an open-air sniff around the vehicle and Draco alerted indicating the presence of narcotics. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, deputies located over 5 pounds of methamphetamines in the trunk. Both occupants of the vehicle were arrested and booked into jail. CWS was notified and they approved of the grandmother taking possession of the 2-year-old.

Saturday March 28
1000 --- (CARP) ---- Squad A
Approximately 200 attendees marched through Carpinteria during the No Kings protest.

No confrontations, no agitators, no traffic issues.

Coastal Patrol Bureau
March 29, 2026 April 4, 2026
Sunday March 29
1232 12500(a)CVC 5550 Carp Ave(CARP) Boggess Vehicle stop was conducted for violations of CVC 5200(a) and CVC 26708(a). Driver was found to be operating the vehicle without a driver's license. Driver was cited for CVC 12500(a), CVC 5200(a), and CVC 26708(a). The vehicle was picked up by a separate driver with a valid license.
1324 12500(a)CVC 5452 Foothill Rd(CARP) Boggess Driver was stopped for a violation of CVC 5200(a). Driver was contacted and also determined to be in violation of CVC 12500(a). Driver was cited for the aforementioned violations, and his vehicle was left legally parked at the scene. 1739 Tow Carpinteria Ave Rivera A vehicle was towed by

Monday March 30
1028 Tow/12500CVC 4140 Via Real Oliver
I was on routine patrol in a marked SBSO patrol vehicle driving westbound on Via Real near 4140 Via Real, when I noticed a motorcycle driving approximately 15 mph below the speed limit with a broken left turning signal, in violation of 22400 CVC and 24252 CVC. I conducted a traffic enforcement stop and contacted the driver, , who 12500 CVC. was cited for 12500
CVC, which she signed and departed without further issue. The motorcycle was towed b
1439 CVC 20002(a) 4200 Via Real(CARP) Boggess Deputies responded to Motel 6 North for a report of a hit and run with minor damage.

The RP and victim stated that the suspect vehicle fled westbound on Via Real without attempting to locate the owner of the vehicle. The motel manager provided a vehicle plate and description of the suspect vehicle. I collected security camera footage from Motel 6 of the incident. The ID of the suspect driver is unknown at this time. Event occurred on private property, but a TC report was authored due to the CVC 20002(a).

Tuesday March 31
1120 CVC 14601.2(a) 1254 Casitas Pass (CARP) Boggess A traffic enforcement stop was conducted for expired tabs. I contacted the driver. , who stated he did not have a CDL or current vehicle registration. A records check revealed that the driver, , had previously been arrested for DUI and his license was suspended. I issued a citation for CVC 14601.2(a) and CVC 4000(a)(1). was also served a notice of suspension.

Wednesday April 1
1032 415 PC 1300 Dahlia Ct. (CARP) Oliver Deputies responded to 1300 Dahila Court and 4410 Via Real for altercations between two juveniles and two adults ( and ). The juveniles, who were riding in
his vehicle to Dahlia Court to tell them off. was later contacted at his residence and advised to not to engage the juveniles further. Shortly after, , who lives and works with , walked to Dahlia Court and shouted at the juveniles through the fence, prompting another call for service. Deputies attempted to contact but were unable to locate him.
2036 487 pc Best Western Plus Inn (CARP) Villegas At 0700 hours, the victim, a guest at Best Western Plus Inn left his room, leaving a laptop computer and phone charger on top of his bed. At approximately 1730 hours, the victim returned to the hotel room to find the room door slightly opened. He entered the room and did not find anyone inside but did notice that the laptop and phone charger was missing. The victim looked around for the items but was unable to locate them. The victim reported it to the Front Desk Clerk. The victim was told that in the morning the Hotel Manager would arrive and would have access to the surveillance cameras. According to the victim there was no signs of forced entry to the room. Hotel staff told the victim that they would follow up with him after looking at the surveillance footage. I also asked Hotel staff if they can email me a copy of the surveillance footage of the hotel hallways. Hotel Staff agreed to give me any information related to this case.
2204 CVC 22349(a) N/B-Bailard Ave (CARP) Goodwin
was seen travelling at a high rate of speed on the 101 N/B from Bailard Ave. Lidar reading confirmed the visual estimation at 91 MPH. Traffic stop was conducted and he was cited for violation of VC 22349(a). 2229 CMC 8.20.020 5130 Carpinteria Ave Centeno
was cited for illegal camping. She was found wrapped in her sleeping bag in front of the bookstore at 5130 Carp Ave.

Thursday April 2
2050 CVC 23223(a) 1036 Casitas Pass Rd (CARP) Goodwin
was contacted by deputies and found to have a Modelo beer can in the vehicle. It was a 24 OZ can that was still cold and approximately 40% full. He was issued a citation. Friday April 3
1503 DUI Carp Community Pool Schoenneman
was reported being intoxicated and leaving the Community pool. Deputies conducted an enforcement stop and found his registration had been expired since 2024, and he was on DUI probation. performed poorly
license, driving without an interlock, and driving with a BAC on DUI probation. He was booked into SBJ.

Saturday April 4
0628 8.20.020CMC 1000 Casitas Plaza(CARP) Oliver was cited for illegal camping in front of the old IHOP. 1321 VAI Maple Ave/8th St Oliver A driver sustained seat belt injuries across her chest and left arm as a result of a traffic collision at Maple Ave and 8th Street.

The injured driver declined being transported to the hospital. Both drivers departed after information exchange.
0902 PC 166(c)(1) / PC 3056 --- ST 39 Trujillo
was recently paroled on 03/2026. is prohibited from
contacting the victim by a served CPO. emailed the victim in violation of the Oxnard PD assisted with contacting
and arresting at his residence. His parole agent authorized a parole hold. was transported from the Oxnard PD station and booked into SBJ. 2207 065 Padaro/Santa Claus Alleman
was arrested for his outstanding warrant.

Roy Lee
County Supervisor, First District
105 E. Anapamu Street, 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101  (805) 568-2186 [email protected]
www.countyofsb.org
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Subject: 4/13 Agenda for Report from First District Supervisor Roy Lee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Housing Update in Unincorporated Carpinteria
A. VAN WINDERDEN 1 and 2 – No project application submitted B. CRAVENS LANE – No update; applicant still addressing feedback C. BAILARD
- Joint Meeting was held on 3/26 with teams from City, Carp-Summerland Fire, County and Red Tail Applicant; discussed an in-progress evacuation study, proposed changes to Bailard Ave, and proposed changes to Pandanus. - Applicant me with Casitas Villages HOA Board Members and their attorney on 3/26 to discuss their proposed changes to pandanus alley.
- Next steps: Applicant is continuing to meet with City and Fire officials to address ingress/egress points, utilities, and emergency access; these are all preliminary steps to apply for a Coastal Development Permit and encroachment permits from the city - Builders Remedy application remains open

2. Cannabis Updates
- Update on Notice of Violations to operators out of compliance - Update on revoking business licenses
- Community members can report odor complaints through the County website:
https://www.countyofsb.org/4751/Cannabis-Program

3. Budget Workshop, Board of Supervisors – Fiscal Year 26-27 - Budget Workshop this week - April 13, 15, 17
- Budget Adoption June 16, 18
- The County is facing a tight budget due to HR1 (“Big Beautiful Bill”) – all local jurisdictions in California are facing federal and state funding cuts over the next 4 years. During the budget workshop in April, every County department will present their FY2026-2027 budget which will reflect proposed cuts. Please tune in and let us know what services are essential to Carpinteria!

4. Film Commission
- At the Board of Supervisors Meeting on April 7
th
, the Board provided direction for
establishing a Santa Barbara County Film Commissioner. The purpose of this position would be to help facilitate and promote film production within Santa Barbara County, including cities if they are interested.

Agenda Section: Public Information
Agenda Item No.: 6
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

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

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
5:30 P.M.

1. Call to order and roll call.

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

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

4. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting held March 9, 2026.

5. Carpinteria Community Library Monthly Report – April 2026.

Recommendation: Receive and file the report.

6. New Business & Discussion.

7. Adjournment.

The Carpinteria Library Board of Trustees agenda and any associated staff reports will be available on Thursday, April 9, 2026 on the City’s Website: https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/agendas-meetings/. The Carpinteria Library Board of Trustees agenda and staff reports are part of the City Council agenda for its regular meeting of April 13, 2026. Please see “TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES.” Details and procedures on how to provide public comment and participate in the meeting through telephonic means are available on the posted City Council agenda at https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/agendas-meetings/.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Brian Barrett, City Clerk at [email protected] or (805) 755- 4403. Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. This agenda was posted on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the City Clerk’s Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and on the Internet.

Agenda Section: Library Board of Trustees
Agenda Item No.: 7
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

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

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026

1. Call to order and roll call.

President Alarcon called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm.

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

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

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

3. Public Comment
Speakers in-person: Hazel Claassen, Christian Kane, and River Irwin

4. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting held February 9, 2026.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Boardmember Mayer, seconded by Boardmember Nomura, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 9, 2026. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

5. Carpinteria Community Library Monthly Report – March 2026.

Recommendation: Receive and file the report.

Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
March 9, 2026

City Librarian Castro presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice President Solórzano, seconded by Boardmember Nomura, to receive and file the report. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

6. New Business & Discussion.

There was no new business nor discussion.

7. Adjournment.

President Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 6:38 pm.
________________________________
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC, Secretary

City of Carpinteria

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA STAFF REPORT
April 13, 2026

ITEM FOR LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSIDERATION
Carpinteria Community Library Monthly Report April 2026

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.

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

BACKGROUND
The Carpinteria Community Library was established by Ordinance No. 747 on June 14, 2021, and codified in Chapter 2.38 of the Carpinteria Municipal Code. That ordinance also established a Library Board of Trustees, which is required to meet at least once per month.

The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Library Board of Trustees an update on operations, and staff changes, if any.

DISCUSSION
Program and Collection Updates:

The following programs and collaborative activities were offered during March 2026:

March 2 SBCC Computer Class
The Basic Computers classes continue to maintain full attendance. These classes are scheduled to conclude on May 18. The program is transitioning to its next level, Microsoft Excel Fundamentals (Bilingual), with registration currently open through the Santa Barbara City College system for Summer 2026. The upcoming session will run for 10 weeks, beginning June 1.

March 10 Wild Things Talks: Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN)

LBOT Staff Report
April 13, 2026

SBWCN presented on their services and educated attendees on how to protect and coexist with local wildlife—particularly the fauna of California’s Central Coast, which faces challenges such as injury, illness, and orphaning due to oil contamination, habitat loss, vehicle strikes, and coastal storms.

The next presentation will take place on April 22 at 5:00 p.m. at the Veterans Hall and will focus on the Vandenberg mission, including space launch operations and sonic booms.
• March 16 – Book Club: James
The Library Book Club met to discuss James by Percival Everett, recipient of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The discussion was well attended and generated thoughtful conversations about themes of identity, race, freedom, and the complexities of human relationships. The next book selection will be Heartwood by Amity Gaige, with the discussion scheduled for April 20. • March 13 & 27 – Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
The Teen Advisory Board met twice in March and worked on developing the Library’s first Teen Gaming Club, featuring a Geometry Dash competition. This Erated (Everyone) game is recognized as a valuable tool for supporting cognitive development while providing a fun and engaging experience. The event is scheduled for April 13 at 4:30 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. • March 27 – Movie Night: Hugo
The Library screened Hugo, based on Brian Selznick’s book The Invention of Hugo Cabret. The film highlights themes of film preservation, the power of dreams, and the enduring human need for connection and purpose.

The next Movie Night is scheduled for April 24 at 6:00 p.m. and will feature The Wild Robot.
• Ongoing Library Programs
The Library continued to offer a variety of recurring programs, including: English Conversation Group, Preschool Storytime, Carp Writers Group, Songwriters Workshop, Babies Are the Best, Homeschoolers History Class, Carp Knitters Group, Dementia Caregivers Support Group, Carpinteria Birdwatchers Group, Dungeons & Dragons Playtime, and Friday Fun sessions.

Additional information on ongoing programs and events is available on the Library’s online event calendar:
https://carpinterialibrary.org/events/month/.

LBOT Staff Report
April 13, 2026

Partnerships and Grants:

American Library Association / REFORMA Dia De Los Niños Grant The Carpinteria Community Library was selected as one of five libraries nationwide to receive the Día De Los Niños Grant, supporting the celebration of Latino culture and children.

The selected proposal, submitted by Community Engagement Librarian Terra Furuta is a
vibrant, family-friendly event celebrating Latino/x/é culture through storytelling, art, and community engagement. The event will take place on April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The centerpiece will be a Chalk Art Festival, where school-aged children (ages 5 12) will create colorful sidewalk drawings inspired by their favorite Spanishlanguage picture books (this is not a contest). A local artist will lead a hands-on workshop teaching participants how to use grid techniques to transfer images from book pages to the sidewalk, fostering both creativity and literacy.

Southern California Library Cooperative
The Carpinteria Community Library has been awarded the EmPOWERing Access play, promotes STEAM learning, and encourages creativity and imagination.

The grant was presented by Community Engagement Librarian Terra Furuta.

Staff Updates:

Part-Time Literacy Coordinator:

Literacy Coordinator, Stefanie Colburn, will be leaving the Library in May 2026. The position was posted on March 6 and remained open through March

29. A total of 43 applications were received, and candidates are currently being reviewed as part of the selection process for the next phase.

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

LBOT Staff Report
April 13, 2026

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

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

OPTIONS

1. Receive and file.

2. Direct staff as appropriate.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None

ATTACHMENTS
None
Staff contact:

Eric Castro, City Librarian
(805) 684-4314, [email protected]
Signature
Staff contact: Jeanette Gant,
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected]
Signature

MEMORANDUM
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Subject: City Manager’s Report

CITY EMPLOYEE UPDATES
Recruitments
Below are the current open recruitments and recruitment statuses. Additional information on City job openings is available online at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/humanresources/. • Accounting Specialist/Accounting Technician
o Pending Background
• Beach Lifeguard I/II/III
o Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2026
• Library Technician I/II/III
o Pending Interviews
• Lifeguard Program Coordinator I, II, III – Part-Time
o Pending Interviews
• Pool Lifeguard I/II/III
o Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2026
• Maintenance Worker I – Full-Time
o Pending Screening of Applications
The Carpinteria Aquatics Team is currently training 14 beach lifeguard rookies, with sessions running from mid-April through mid-May. This marks a significant increase from last summer’s five rookies and will greatly enhance beach staffing for the upcoming season.

At the community pool, 11 pool lifeguard rookies are also in training, with their final session scheduled for April 12.

Agenda Section: City Manager’s Report
Agenda Item No.: 8
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

UPDATES ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Workshop
None at this time

UPDATES ON DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Housing Laws Frequently Asked Questions
The Community Development Department has posted to the City website a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page related to statewide housing laws. The FAQs are intended to provide the public with an understanding of the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation, the City’s certified Housing Element, and key statewide housing laws. The FAQ responses provide an introductory explanation of the law(s) and links to where the reader can learn more about each law. The FAQs can be found on the City’s Housing webpage at: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/communitydevelopment/housing/ 5885 Carpinteria Avenue Residential Project
The applicant team held a community open house event on Thursday, April 9, at the Carpinteria Community Church to share information about the proposed project and to solicit community feedback. City staff were present at the event. The applicant team launched a website for the project at www.thefarmcarpinteria.com. Interested persons can subscribe to email updates on the website.
5115 Ogan Road Residential Project
On February 24, 2026, Carpinteria Group LLC filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate and Complaint against the City of Carpinteria in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, alleging violations of state housing laws, noncompliance with Public Records Act requirements, and deficiencies in the City’s Housing Element. In response to the pending litigation, the City has released the following statement: The City believes it has complied with all applicable laws related to this project and that the lawsuit is without merit as it misstates the law and the facts. Additional details, including the parties’ pleadings, are available on the Santa Barbara Superior Court website.

OTHER CITY/COMMUNITY UPDATES
Rincon Trail Project
The Rincon Trail Project has been selected by Congressman Salud Carbajal to advance for consideration under the Fiscal Year 2027 federal appropriations process. The $2 million Community Project Funding request will now move to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development for further review. The selection of the

project by Congressman Carbajal is an important step in a highly competitive process and reflects the strength of the project and its regional benefit.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Spring 2026 Class The City of Carpinteria, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Carpinteria, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, and the CERT Collaborative, successfully hosted a Teen CERT course from March 31 through April 3 at the Carpinteria Boys and Girls Club. This marks only the second Teen CERT course offered in the City’s history, with the first held more than a decade ago at Carpinteria High School.

The Spring 2026 cohort included sixteen students, primarily middle school and early high school participants, who completed comprehensive, hands-on training in disaster preparedness and response. The course curriculum introduced students to essential skills such as basic fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization.

Providing this training at an early age is a critical investment in community resilience. By equipping young residents with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively during emergencies, the program helps build a more prepared and capable community.

Participants not only gain practical life-saving skills, but also develop a sense of civic responsibility and readiness to assist their families, neighbors, and the broader Carpinteria community in times of disaster.

State of the City – Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Event On Friday, April 10, City leadership participated in the annual State of the City event hosted by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Attendees included Mayor Natalia Alarcon, Vice Mayor Monica Solorzano, City Manager Michael Ramirez, and several City staff members.

Mayor Alarcon delivered remarks highlighting key accomplishments, priorities, and ongoing initiatives, accompanied by a video presentation that is now publicly available on YouTube. City Manager Ramirez also participated in a panel discussion with regional leaders, contributing to a broader dialogue on issues impacting the South Coast.

The event provided an opportunity to showcase Carpinteria’s progress, strengthen regional partnerships, and engage with business and community stakeholders on shared priorities and future initiatives.

Junior Lifeguard Registration
Registration for the Summer 2026 Junior Lifeguard Program opened on March 16. To date, Session 1 (June 15 – July 10) has 170 enrollments in the Junior Lifeguard program and 24 participants registered for the new “After Camp” program. Session 2 (July 13 –

August 6) currently has 139 Junior Lifeguard enrollments, with 16 participants registered for “After Camp”.

A total of 217 individuals has registered for the Junior Lifeguard program this year, compared to approximately 180 participants last summer.

Space remains available in most groups and sessions; however, the “B” group in Session 2 is currently full. Staffing levels will be adjusted based on enrollment by groups and sessions. Lifeguards will be deployed across multiple functions, including Junior Lifeguard instruction, “After Camp” programming, and beach tower coverage.

Community Garden
On April 1, the Community Garden hosted a Seed Ball Making Workshop led by Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Program Manager Torrie Cutbirth. Fifteen participants learned how to make California native seedballs and painted rocks to decorate the garden.

The Community Garden will be tabling at the Carpinteria Arts Center’s inaugural Carpinteria eARTh Day on Saturday, April 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors who stop by the Garden’s table will make a California native seedball to toss into gardens to promote local biodiversity and support pollinators.

In March, the Community Garden’s composting systems diverted 171 pounds of food and garden scraps from the landfill.

AgeWell
The inaugural AgeWell Mini Kite Festival welcomed 23 guests at Linden field on Saturday, April 4. Guests of all ages enjoyed a beautiful spring morning filled with kites, sunshine, laughter, and community spirit.

Join AgeWell on Thursday, April 16, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Hall Meeting Room for an informative lecture with Omar Flores, owner of Carp Physio. Omar will share practical strategies for caring for your joints, maintaining mobility, and reducing everyday aches and pains to help you stay active and healthy.

MEMORANDUM
Date: April 7, 2026
To: City Council
From: Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Subject: April 6, 2026 Planning Commission Action
On Monday, April 6th, the Planning Commission considered the following hearing request with all five Commissioners in attendance:

Verizon Wireless Communications Facility
Planner: Bret McNulty
Applicant: Celeste Magennis, Centerline Communications, for Verizon Wireless, LLC Address: 912 Linden Avenue
Continued hearing from February 2, 2026, on the request of Celeste Magennis, Centerline Communications, for Verizon Wireless, LLC to consider Project 25-2336- CUP/CDP/ARB (application filed on March 6, 2025) for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow for installation of a new wireless telecommunications facility with screening on the roof top of an existing single-story retail-commercial building, including two (2) new wireless antenna arrays adjacent to the sides of the Carpinteria clock tower, one (1) new wireless antenna array at the south end of the building , and one (1) battery and radio support equipment enclosure on the roof of an accessory structure at the rear of the building along Cactus Lane, roof top access ladders, and dedicated parking for an emergency generator truck, and installation of utility connections within the Cactus Lane public right of way under the provisions of Section 6409(a) of the federal Spectrum Act; the Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) § 14.22 Central Business District, § 14.44 Visitor Serving/Highway Commercial Overlay District, § 14.62.010 Conditional Use Permit, § 14.56 Wireless Communications; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15301 and §15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The application involves APN: 003-263-029, addressed as 912 Linden Avenue (other addresses 944, 954, 962, and 970).

The applicant requested a continuance of this item to the June 1st Planning Commission meeting.

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to grant the two-month continuance request to allow Verizon staff additional time to complete a due diligence review of an alternative site opportunity at the CountyWalnut Avenue.

2 Other Business
The Planning Commission appointed Commissioner Moyer as Chair and Commissioner Benefield as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. The Commission also voted to reappoint Commissioners Benefield and VanAntwerp to

City of Carpinteria
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, March 23, 2026
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person and Virtual

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 4:33 pm.

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

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

CLOSED SESSION MATTER

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Carpinteria Group LLC vs The City of Carpinteria (Case No. 26CV0132)
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud the Closed Session title into the record.

Councilmember Mayer recused herself from participating in the Closed Session Matter due to the proximity of her primary residence to the property at the center of the lawsuit.

TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 10
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

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Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned to Closed Session at 4:35 pm.

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

ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5) Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Mónica J. Solórzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Megan Musolf, Assistant Planner
Ryan Benson, Management Analyst I

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Legal Counsel Acos 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:

Mayor Alarcon requested that Item Nos. 16 and 17 listed under the Administrative Matters Section be moved to the Public Hearing Section of the agenda. There was consensus of the Council to move Item Nos. 16 and 17 from the Administrative Matters Section to the Public Hearing Section of the agenda.

INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

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2. A Proclamation Designating April 2026 as “DMV/Donate Life Month” in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.) Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Designating April 2026 as “DMV/Donate Life Month” in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Scott Burns representing Donate Life and Priscilla Marcus representing One Legacy provided remarks and Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to them.

3. A Proclamation Designating the Week of April 13 – 20, 2026 as “International Dark Sky Week” in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)
There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Designating the Week of April 13 – 20, 2026 as “International Dark Sky Week” in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Mike Wondolowski, representing the Carpinteria Valley Association provided remarks and Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to members of the Carpinteria Valley Association.

4. A Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2026 as “Carpinteria Beautiful Month” in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)
There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Designating the Month of April 2026 as “Carpinteria Beautiful Month” in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Carpinteria Beautiful members Bryan Mootz, Clyde Freeman, and Donna Jordan provided remarks and Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to them.

Carpinteria Beautiful presented a $2,000 check for the purchase of new trees.

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5. A Proclamation Celebrating the 67th Anniversary of the Carpinteria Community Awards Banquet. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.) There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Celebrating the 67th Anniversary of the Carpinteria Community Awards Banquet. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Karen Graf and Bob Berkenmeier, representing the Carpinteria Community Association provided remarks and Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to members of the Carpinteria Community Association.

6. A Proclamation Designating April 2026 as “Carpinteria Business Month” in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.) There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Designating April 2026 as “Carpinteria Business Month” in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Rachel Murphy, representing the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce provided remarks and Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to her.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

7. First District Supervisor’s Report
Daisy Weber, District Director, on behalf of First District Supervisor Roy Lee, provided an update on the following:
• Van Wingerden 1 and 2 and the Bailard Project
• Cannabis Updates
• Board of Supervisors Budget Hearings for Fiscal Year 2026-27 • Work on Via Real at Padaro Lane
• Santa Claus Lane Phase 2
• Road Maintenance Annual Plan
• Community Hazard Awareness Map
• Sidewalk Vending Ordinance
• Information on the Mosquito Vector Management District

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There was no public comment.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

8. City Manager’s Report
While not included in the written City Manager’s Report, City Manager Ramirez reported on the explosion that occurred today at the UPS Store in the Casitas Plaza Shopping Center.
a. City Employee Updates
Assistant City Manager Kintz reported on City recruitments and employee training/development.
b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
City Manager Ramirez noted the Capital Improvements Plan Workshop is scheduled as a special City Council Meeting on March 30th at 5:30 pm. c. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff provided an update on the Klentner Mixed-Use Development at 4745 Carpinteria Avenue, the 5885 Carpinteria Avenue Residential Project and went over the agendas for the March 26th Architectural Review Board meeting and the April 6th Planning Commission meeting.
d. Other City/Community Updates
City Manager Ramirez mentioned an upcoming event at the Community Garden.

Speakers in-person: Rogelio Delgado
Mayor Alarcon asked about key takeaways that the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director could implement from her recent training. City Manager Ramirez responded that the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director would add information on her recent training in the next City Manager’s Report.

Mayor Alarcon also asked for an update on the Junior Lifeguard Program. Assistant City Manager Kintz replied that the update would be included in future City Manager Reports.

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Mayor Alarcon asked if Councilmembers could attend the community open house for the 5885 Carpinteria Avenue Residential Project. Legal Counsel Acos requested additional time to consider the question and noted she would be in touch with the Council.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were no verbal comments.

Documents distributed: Kim Spinetta
CONSENT CALENDAR:

There was no public comment.

Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 9 through 15. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

9. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held March 9, 2026 and the special joint meeting held March 16, 2026.

10. Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of March 2, 2026 through March 13, 2026, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.08.150(F).

11. Receive and file the Report on Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of February 3, 2026 through March 2, 2026.

12. Adopt Resolution No. 6440, as read by title only, directing the City Manager to prepare a report for the consideration of continuing Street Lighting District No. 1 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27.

13. Adopt Resolution No. 6441, as read by title only, ordering the preparation of a report describing the financial status of the District and recommending assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Carpinteria Lighting, Landscaping and Right-of-Way Improvement District No. 3.

14. Adopt Resolution No. 6442, as read by title only, ordering a report by the Downtown “T” Business Advisory Board for the purpose of continuing assessments for the Carpinteria Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment District No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

15. Adopt Resolution No. 6443, as read by title only, ordering the preparation of a report describing the Winter Protection Berm Program and associated assessment and continue the Winter Protection Berm Assessment District No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: NONE
The Council moved Item Nos. 16 and 17 from the Administrative Matters Section to the Public Hearing Section during the Agenda Modifications Section earlier in the agenda.

PUBLIC HEARING:

16. Public Hearing to Declare the Results of the Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding for the Formation of Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1 and the Levy of Assessments Commencing Fiscal Year 2026/2027. (Continued from March 9, 2026)
Recommendation: (1) Direct the City Clerk to declare the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding for the formation of Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1; and (2) Approve Resolution No. 6446 closing the public hearing; certifying the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding; and, since a majority protest exists, abandoning the proceedings for the formation of the Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1 and levy of assessments for FY 2026/27. (Requires a roll call vote.) Mayor Alarcon continued the public hearing at 7:04 pm.

Mayor Alarcon opened public testimony at 7:05 pm and being there were no speakers, closed public testimony at 7:05 pm.

City Clerk Barrett announced that the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding indicate that a majority protest exists. He said this means that ballots submitted in opposition to the proposed assessment represent a majority of the weighted assessment ballots returned and therefore, pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution and the applicable provisions of the Government Code, the proposed assessment shall not be imposed.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) Direct the City Clerk to declare the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding for the formation of the Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1; and (2) Approve Resolution No. 6446 closing the public hearing; certifying the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding; and, since a majority protest exists, abandoning the proceedings for the formation of the Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1 and levy of assessments for FY 2026/27. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

AYES: Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solórzano, and Mayor Alarcon
NOES: None

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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.

17. Public Hearing to Declare the Results of the Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding for the Formation of Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District and the Levy of Assessments Commencing Fiscal Year 2026/2027. (Continued from March 9, 2026)
Recommendation: (1) Direct the City Clerk to declare the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding for the formation of the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District; and (2) Approve Resolution No. 6447 closing the public hearing; certifying the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding; and, since a majority protest exists, abandoning the proceedings for the formation of the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District and levy of assessments for FY 2026/27. (Requires a roll call vote.)
Mayor Alarcon continued the public hearing at 7:24 pm.

Mayor Alarcon opened public testimony at 7:25 pm and being there were no speakers, closed public testimony at 7:25 pm.

City Clerk Barrett announced that the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding indicate that a majority protest exists. He said this means that ballots submitted in opposition to the proposed assessment represent a majority of the weighted assessment ballots returned and therefore, pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution and the applicable provisions of the Government Code, the proposed assessment shall not be imposed.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to (1) Direct the City Clerk to declare the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding for the formation of the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District; and (2) Approve Resolution No. 6447 closing the public hearing; certifying the results of the property owner protest ballot proceeding; and, since a majority protest exists, abandoning the proceedings for the formation of the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District and levy of assessments for FY 2026/27. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:

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

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Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 7:39 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:54 pm.

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:

18. The City’s 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Recommendation: Accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct the Community Development Director to submit the Report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Assistant Planner Musolf provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and direct the Community Development Director to submit the Report to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

19. Resolution Adopting the City Council Policy Titled “Policy on Policies” and Initiating a Legal Policy Audit.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6445 adopting the City Council policy titled “Policy on Policies” and initiating the legacy policy audit and update process.

Assistant City Manager Kintz introduced Management Analyst I Benson who presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.

There was no public comment.

Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6445 approving the City Council Policy on Policies. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

20. Legislative Update
Legal Counsel Acos reported on Assembly Bill 2517.

There was no public comment.

There was consensus of the Council to direct staff to submit a letter of support for Assembly Bill 2517.

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 March 30, 2026 special City Council meeting and the April 13, 2026 regular City Council meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 8:29 pm.
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Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk

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City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
Monday, March 30, 2026
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: Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5) Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Mónica J. Solórzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
John L. Ilasin, Public Works Director
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk

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

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS:

The City Council met to consider the following item:

1. Mid-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update and Appropriations Adjustments.

Recommendation: Receive the Mid-Year CIP Update and approve the recommended appropriations adjustments. (Requires a roll call vote.) City Manager Ramirez introduced the item. Public Works Director Ilasin covered the Educational CIP Refresher and CIP Project Updates and noted a correction in the

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presentation in that the Carpinteria Living Shoreline Target Completion date is Summer 2028, not Spring 2027 as displayed.

Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 6:59 pm and reconvened the meeting at 7:09 pm.

Speakers in-person: Two anonymous individuals
Administrative Services Director Maldonado covered the Mid-Year CIP Budget, and Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant covered the upcoming CIP Projects. City Manager Ramirez summarized the key takeaways from the presentation.

Staff responded to questions from the Council.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 8:07 pm.
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Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk

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COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Expenditure Report (Warrant Register) for the Period of March 16, 2026, through April 03, 2026

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of March 16, 2026, through April 03, 2026, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code 2.08.150(F).

DISCUSSION
As part of each regular City Council agenda, a list of all payments disbursed since the last reporting period is presented to the City Council pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.08.150(F). The Warrant Register (Attachment A) is provided for the City Council and public information and serves as staff verification that the expenditures have been reviewed and are within budgeted appropriations.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
and confirms that expenditures are within the adopted budget.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Warrant Register for the period beginning March 16, 2026, and ending April 03, 2026.

Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 11
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

Warrant Register
April 13, 2026
Page #2
Staff contact: Brenda Robinson, Accounting Specialist
(805) 755-4442, [email protected] Signature Staff contact: Licette Maldonado, Admin Services Dir. (805) 755-4448, [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400, [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature

ATTACHMENT A
Warrant Register for the period beginning
March 16, 2026, and ending April 03, 2026

Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Payable Description
Bank Code: AP Bank-AP Bank
Payment Type: Regular
DEMCO INC 03/20/2026 (18.22) 107300
LICETTE MALDONADO 03/19/2026 392.20 107593
INV0008925 Invoice REIMBURSE TRAVEL CSMFO ANNUAL CONFERENCE MISSIONSQUARE 03/19/2026 12,863.29 107594
INV0008926 Invoice MissionSquare Employee Contributions INV0008927 Invoice MISSIONSQUARE Employee Contributions INV0008928 Invoice Deferred Compensation Contribution-Part Time Emp INV0008929 Invoice MissionSquareEmployee Contributions
INV0008930 Invoice MISSIONSQUARE Employee Contributions SEIU LOCAL 620 03/19/2026 235.32 107595
INV0008931 Invoice Employee Union Dues Contribution
ALEYDA HERNANDEZ 03/19/2026 100.00 107596
INV0008899 Invoice PARK DEPOSIT REFUND
ALTA LANGUAGE SERVICES INC 03/19/2026 58.00 107597
IS833829 Invoice SPANISH TRANSLATION TEST FOR 1 EMPOLYEE AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 03/19/2026 2,907.18 107598
133Q-Y6GP-MH9N Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
137C-HJKN-1DNV Invoice T-SHIRTS FOR LIBRARY TEAM ADVISORY BOARD 13YX-7YFR-GK4Y Invoice THERMAL PAPER FOR LIBRARY CASH REGISTER 16K7-WC6M-TN1L Invoice ARCHITECTURAL RULER FOR CDD COUNTER 1733-GQJR-191G Invoice LOCKS FOR TRASH & RECYCLE - EL CARRO/MONTE VISTA 17M7-96KQ-HY9Y Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
19JL-TL73-KY6L Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1CJ9-DKTN-HCFL Invoice ZIP BOOKS: R. HERMAN
1F61-TJNT-FFWJ Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1KDC-DTLC-G91Y Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1KMV-K4RP-XYFN Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1LWY-XMTG-FYVX Invoice LID FOR TRASH BIN AT COMMUNITY GARDEN 1MG1-JYWX-FHMT Invoice OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY 1MNW-DQFF-H9TD Invoice BARCODE LABELS FOR LIBRARY BOOKS 1NGQ-TMKN-KJR1 Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
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1NYN-39L1-FCFT Invoice PRUNING SAW FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN 1PHF-JKFF-DJ6J Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1PYY-1JCD-MYQL Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1Q3G-HF7W-WPLW Invoice ZIP BOOKS: G. CARTER
1QPK-FCDJ-96FC Invoice ICEBREAKER GAMES FOR CERT MEMBERS 1QPK-FCDJ-9Y31 Invoice BACKPACK SPRAYER FOR COMPOST AT COMMUNITY GARDEN 1RWL-NXDJ-63XK Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1RX7-9RM1-FNR1 Invoice ZIP BOOKS: E. CHADWICK
1TDG-39WH-PHH6 Invoice COMPUTER PRIVACY SCREEN D. DORIA 1V31-YMNJ-WK1K Invoice ZIP BOOKS: R. HENRY
1VR9-XWLV-FJR3 Invoice ZIP BOOKS: A. FISHBACK
1VXX-CXP7-169W Invoice PADLOCK FOR POOL EQUIPMENT
1WWR-R16Q-LFVX Invoice T-SHIRTS FOR LIBRARY TEAM ADVISORY BOARD 1X3R-C4HY-G1QP Invoice LIGHT FIXTURES FOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY PATIO 1XNJ-CVXC-C9Y9 Credit Memo BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1Y1M-MC4J-Q1MQ Credit Memo COMPUTER PRIVACY SCREEN D. DORIA **Void** 03/19/2026 107599 - **Void** 03/19/2026 107600 - Warrant Register
Carpinteria, CA
Date Range: 03/16/2026 - 04/03/2026

AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 03/19/2026 6,128.12 107601 MAR26 010-67704-00001 Invoice MAR26 DENTAL PREMIUMS
MAR26 010-67704-00002 Invoice MAR26 VISION PREMIUMS
A-OK POWER EQUIPMENT 03/19/2026 40.40 107602
914011 Invoice PARTS FOR CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE
AT&T MOBILITY 03/19/2026 695.07 107603
287303896883X03102026 Invoice MAR26 CITY HALL CELL PHONES B.E.A.C.O.N. 03/19/2026 33,168.00 107604
26-01-0006 Invoice FY 25-26 BEACON MEMBERSHIP
BIG GREEN CLEANING COMPANY 03/19/2026 17,849.10 107605
690756 Invoice PRESSURE WASH VETS HALL COURTYARD 2/6/26 691051 Invoice MAR26 CONTRACTED CLEANING SERVICES
692070 Invoice 1 CASE TRASH LINERS FOR CITY HALL
BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK 03/19/2026 189,799.84 107606 1075557 Invoice PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH 1/31/26 1075558 Invoice PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH 1/31/26 1075559 Invoice PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH 1/31/26 1075560 Invoice PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH 1/31/26 1075561 Invoice PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH 1/31/26 1075562 Invoice PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH 1/31/26 1075563 Invoice PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH 1/31/26 1075564 Invoice PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH 1/31/26 1075565 Invoice PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH 1/31/26 CARPINTERIA COMM ASSOC 03/19/2026 675.00 107607
INV0008901 Invoice 5 TICKETS TO COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET 4/18/26 CARPINTERIA VALLEY LUMBER CO 03/19/2026 422.03 107608
584992 Invoice MATERIAL FOR LIBRARY DECK LIGHTING
585429 Invoice LIGHT BULBS FOR VETS HALL, BATTERIES FOR POOL 585490 Invoice LED BULBS FOR LIBRARY, BATTERIES FOR POOL 585539 Invoice MATERIALS FOR MAINTENANCE SHOP
585548 Invoice WIRE NUTS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT LIBRARY
585549 Invoice LED BULBS FOR COMMUNIT POOL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 585608 Invoice PLYWOOD, HARDWARE FOR WATER HEATER DOOR @ LIBRARY CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 03/26/2026 107609 (19,507.19) CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 03/19/2026 107609 19,507.19 CARP CITY FEB26 SERVICE Invoice FEB26 WATER FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS CDW LLC 03/19/2026 107610 4,867.36
AI2UM6W Invoice 4 EA. DELL LAPTOPS FOR CITY HALL EMPLOYEES COASTAL VIEW NEWS 03/19/2026 107611 370.00
63255 Invoice CERT TRAINING AD 2/26/26
COX BUSINESS 03/19/2026 107612 135.99
MAR26 001 3011 028450702 Invoice MAR26 VETS HALL INTERNET-PHONE SERVICE DESCHAMPS MATS SYSTEMS INC 03/19/2026 107613 10,235.80
8229 Invoice 2 EA. MOBI MATS FOR BEACH ACCESS
DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY COPORATION 03/19/2026 107614 284.51 17955 Invoice NEW LABELS & SAFETY STICKERS FOR PAINT SPRAYER EMPATHIA PACIFIC INC 03/19/2026 107615 600.00
122099 Invoice APR26-JUN26 EAP SERVICES
EV CONNECT INC. 03/19/2026 107616 2,400.00
INV14983 Invoice EV CHARGER SCREEN REPAIR 9TH ST
FENCE FACTORY 03/19/2026 107617 166.39
465811 Invoice 4 EA. CHAMFERED WOOD TOPS FOR GARDEN FENCE REPAIR FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 03/19/2026 107618 393.86
MAR26 805-684-4314-063022-5 Invoice MAR26 PHONE-INTERNET FOR LIBRARY MAR26 805-684-7613-042205-5 Invoice MAR26 PHONE-INTERNET FOR LG TOWERS

GRAINGER 03/19/2026 100.24 107619
9823015368 Invoice SPECIAL PLIERS FOR FENCE REPAIR AT GARDEN HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 03/19/2026 102.20 107620
FEB26 6035 3225 0552 1587 Invoice FEB26 CREDIT CARD PAYMENT JAYNE DIAZ 03/19/2026 890.89 107621
INV0008903 Invoice APR26 MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
JEANETTE GANT 03/19/2026 172.95 107622
INV0008902 Invoice REIMBURSE TRAVEL EXPENSES NRPA DIRECTOR ACADEMY LARRY DRIGGERS 03/19/2026 890.89 107623
INV0008904 Invoice APR26 MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
MARY ANN COLSON 03/19/2026 890.89 107624
INV0008905 Invoice APR26 MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT
MRS ENVIRONMENTAL INC 03/19/2026 30,833.12 107625
600-2026-02 Invoice FEB26 OIL & GAS ON CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 03/19/2026 319.65 107626
461247653001 Invoice COPY PAPER, PENS, NOTE PADS FOR CITY HALL SANTA BARBARA COUNTY APCD 03/19/2026 897.25 107627
65012 Invoice EMISSION FEE FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT. 03/19/2026 1,489.00 107628 02/14/2026 Invoice BUSINESS PLAN-FACILITY OVERSIGHT-HAZARD WASTE 2/14/26 Invoice BUSINESS PLAN LEVEL 1 & STATE FACILITY OVERSIGHT SANTA BARBARA LOCKSMITH 03/19/2026 12.67 107629
151215 Invoice KEYS FOR ABOP AREA AT CITY HALL
SILVER STATE COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION LLC 03/19/2026 3,995.88 107630 INV22137 Invoice INSTALL FURNACE BLOWER @ SEASIDE BUILDING-FRIENDS SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY (ALL AROUND) 03/19/2026 147.14 107631 162981378-001 Invoice INDUSTRIAL PUSH BROOM FOR UNIT 334 163057441-001 Invoice PARTS FOR IRRIGATION REPAIR AT VIOLA PARK SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS INC 03/19/2026 107632 1,492.50
236 Invoice FEB26 SOLIDWASTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TORO ENTERPRISES INC 03/19/2026 107633 417,780.05
19763 Invoice JAN26 LINDEN AVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
19786 Invoice FEB26 CARPINTERIA HIGH SCHOOL CROSSWALK
TVSB 03/19/2026 107634 4,717.50
NS2415 Invoice FEB26 VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 03/19/2026 107635 304.73 220260180 Invoice MAR26 NEW TICKET CHARGES & DATABASE
25-262769 Invoice MAR26 CA STATE REGULATORY FEE
UNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC 03/19/2026 107636 65.00
6152250 Invoice FEB26 LOST LIBRARY BOOKS
VILLAGE POOL SUPPLY 03/19/2026 107637 518.94
52347 Invoice CHLORINE, ACID FOR POOL 2/27/26
WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 03/19/2026 107638 900.57
83802296 Invoice BATH TISSUE, TORK TOWELS FOR PARKS, POOL, LIBRARY 83802297 Invoice BATH TISSUE, TRASH BAGS FOR CITY HALL
WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC 03/19/2026 107639 520.00
240295 Invoice TREE MAINTENANCE 2/1/26-2/15/26
WESTERN EXTERMINATOR COMPANY 03/19/2026 107640 103.44
92738125 Invoice MAR26 PEST CONTROL VETS HALL 3/2/26
WSP USA INC 03/19/2026 107641 3,795.00
40327511 Invoice GENERAL PLAN UPDATE THROUGH 2/27/26
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 03/26/2026 107642 2,996.61

143F-1PYP-KDTC Invoice COMPOST, TABLE CLOTHS, TARP FOR GARDNEN EVENTS 16RM-Y7DW-JTQ1 Invoice WRIST REST FOR M. RAMIREZ
191Y-HCPJ-JW7T Invoice ZIP BOOKS: B. FINCH
1CHG-7VVF-JV7C Invoice ZIP BOOKS: M. KRAYBILL
1DPN-NH64-XD1K Invoice ZIP BOOKS: P. FOURQUREAN
1DTR-CYPY-MLCD Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1GV4-6WR4-MFWR Invoice ZIP BOOKS: L. ROLLINS
1JVN-CJ3T-CCT1 Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1JVN-CJ3T-WT1T Invoice NINTENDO GAMES FOR LIBRARY TEEN PROGRAMS 1K7D-TYXW-VDMF Invoice SNOW CONE MACHINE-STEAM & FRIDAY FUN PROGRAMS LIBR 1KTF-JHDJ-LNFR Invoice ART SAND, FABRIC FOR AGE WELL ARTS CLASS 1L3R-DKWY-VWYC Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1M31-XP1G-JF41 Invoice ERGONOMIC CHAIR B. MCNULTY
1MND-Y6HQ-CXT7 Invoice AA BATTERIES, INK REFILLS FOR CITY HALL 1PTK-767Y-HNKY Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1Q7C-VJYP-PT3P Invoice ZIP BOOKS: J. BOLLER
1RNG-CMY7-MDLR Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1TCY-M7XL-M6YP Invoice BOOKCASES, AIR PURIFIER, PLANT FOR AGE WELL PROGR 1TDH-V34Y-Y3L9 Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1VNH-XYPW-VLQP Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1WFD-RD4T-QNFN Invoice ZIP BOOKS: L. GRYBOWSKI
1XLD-TQNG-YQNQ Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
1YNC-V14T-L6JP Invoice MATERIAL FOR DRAWING LESSONS AT LIBARARY **Void** 03/26/2026 - 107643
ARCENIO MARTINEZ 03/26/2026 300.00 107644
INV0008948 Invoice VETS HALL DEPOSIT REFUND
BAY ALARM 03/26/2026 2,766.75 107645
22832738 Invoice SECURITY/FIRE MONITORING 4/1/26-6/30/26 POOL 22853042 Invoice DEPOSIT FOR INSTALLATION AT COMMUNITY POOL BIG GREEN CLEANING COMPANY 03/26/2026 330.00 107646
692163 Invoice EMERGENCY CLEAN UP AT 6TH ST 2/16 & 2/19/26 CARPINTERIA VALLEY LUMBER CO 03/26/2026 86.50 107647
585996 Invoice HARDWARE, TOOL BELT FOR LIBRARY DECK
586113 Invoice WEDGE ANCHORS FOR CITY TRASH CAN INSTALLATION CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 03/26/2026 107648 19,507.19 CARP CITY FEB26 SERVICE Invoice FEB26 WATER FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS CDW LLC 03/26/2026 107649 163.17
AI2VP7L Invoice 5 EA. LAPTOP CASES FOR CITY HALL EMPLOYEES CHRIS JAIMES 03/26/2026 107650 432.06
INV0008943 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-24-2324
COASTAL VIEW NEWS 03/26/2026 107651 1,284.00
63285 Invoice E-BIKE SAFETY AD 3/12/26
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA - PUBLIC WORKS 03/26/2026 107652 111.39 1060 Invoice JUL-DEC25 GENERAL IRWM PROGRAM OVERSIGHT
DEMCO INC 03/26/2026 107653 18.22
7742522 Invoice SUPPLIES FOR BOOKS AT LIBRARY
DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY COPORATION 03/26/2026 107654 228.90 18029 Invoice 5 GAL. STENCIL KOTE FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE
EASY LIFT TRANSPORTATION 03/26/2026 107655 1,000.00
7712 Invoice MAR26 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES 03/26/2026 107656 12,201.65 217273 Invoice FEB26 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
HOLLY SMOLNIKAR 03/26/2026 107657 100.00
INV0008944 Invoice PARK DEPOSIT REFUND
INTEGRAL CONSULTING INC 03/26/2026 107658 34,421.83
33838 Invoice JAN26 LIVING SHORELINE PROJECT

LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 03/26/2026 259.87 107659
9313245382 Invoice TOOLS & MATERIAL FOR PUBLIC WORKS SHOP PRO DEO FOUNDATION 03/26/2026 303.82 107660
INV0008950 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-23-2211
RAYVERN LIGHTING SUPPLY 03/26/2026 449.40 107661
71531-0 Invoice LIGHT BULBS FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL FOYER RECDESK LLC 03/26/2026 11,576.25 107662
RD-002740 Invoice ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 5/1/26-4/30/27
RISDON'S 76 SERVICE 03/26/2026 35.00 107663
FEB26 CITY Invoice FEB26 CAR WASHES FOR CITY VEHICLES
ROCKWELL PRINTING 03/26/2026 432.00 107664
49152 Invoice A-FRAM SIGNS FOR SENIOR PROGRAM EVENTS
49178 Invoice 4 EA A-FRAME SIGNS - DOGS ON LEASH CAMPAIGN 49239 Invoice 200 LIBRARY BOOK MARKS FOR PATRONS
SAMANTHA ANDERSON 03/26/2026 3,650.93 107665
INV0008945 Invoice PROJECT CLOSE OUT PL-24-2287
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT 03/26/2026 546,217.00 107666 2801 Invoice MAR26 CONTRACTED LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE
SANTA BARBARA PEST CONTROL 03/26/2026 95.00 107667
63941 Invoice MAR26 PEST CONTROL AT COMMUNITY POOL
SILVIA NUNEZ 03/26/2026 100.00 107668
INV0008949 Invoice PARK DEPOSIT REFUND
SO CA EDISON 03/26/2026 28.50 107669
FEB26 700474689651 Invoice FEB26 ELECTRICITY-4683 9TH ST UNIFIRST CORPORATION 03/26/2026 502.25 107670
2210278550 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT LIBRARY 2/24/26 2210278552 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT VETS HALL 2/24/26 2210278555 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT POOL 2/24/26 2210278562 Invoice MAT REPLACEMENT, UNIFORM CLEANING 2/24/26 2210278574 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT CITY HALL 2/24/26 2210280635 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT LIBRARY 3/03/26 2210280636 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT VETS HALL 3/03/26 2210280638 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT POOL 3/03/26 2210280658 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT CITY HALL 3/03/26 2210282607 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT LIBRARY 3/10/26 2210282610 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT VETS HALL 3/10/26 2210282611 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT POOL 3/10/26 2210282621 Invoice MAT REPLACEMENT, UNIFORM CLEANING 3/10/26 2210282632 Invoice TOWEL & MAT REPLACEMENT CITY HALL 3/10/26 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 03/26/2026 107671 1,815.50
83824122 Invoice 40 CASES DOGGIE WASTE BAGS
WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC 03/26/2026 107672 9,256.00
240296 Invoice TREE MAINTENANCE EL CARRO PARK 2/1-2/15/26 240862 Invoice TREE MAINTENANCE 2/16-2/28/26
240863 Invoice TREE MAINTENANCE CARP CREEK PARK 2/16-2/28/26 MISSIONSQUARE 04/02/2026 107673 13,902.94
INV0008983 Invoice MISSIONSQUARE Employee Contributions INV0008984 Invoice Deferred Compensation Contribution-Part Time Emp INV0008985 Invoice MissionSquareEmployee Contributions
INV0008986 Invoice MISSIONSQUARE Employee Contributions SEIU LOCAL 620 04/02/2026 107674 235.32
INV0008987 Invoice Employee Union Dues Contribution
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC 04/02/2026 107675 201.31
16YD-J61W-RKGX Invoice STEP STOOLS, SEEDS, OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR GARDEN 1J7G-F79K-7RMT Invoice TRANSPARENCY FILM FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1LWQ-XN4D-KXVF Invoice POOL NOODLES FOR WATER AEROBICS COMMUNITY POOL

CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 04/02/2026 1,249.52 107676 42824090 Invoice MAR26 MAINT & SERVICE CANON PRINTERS
CARPINTERIA VALLEY LUMBER CO 04/02/2026 219.40 107677
586896 Invoice MATERIAL FOR ART & GARDEN AGE WELL PROGRAM COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY 04/02/2026 1,322.84 107678 MAR26 E6382758 Invoice MAR26 PREMIUMS
DATA TICKET INC 04/02/2026 250.00 107679
191953 Invoice FEB26 COLLECTION SERVICES
HDL SOFTWARE LLC 04/02/2026 496.34 107680
SIN061420 Invoice FEB26 NEW ACCOUNTS PROCESSED, STR LICENSES HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS 04/02/2026 1,557.26 107681
SIN060428 Invoice CONTRACT & AUDIT SERVICES-SALES TAX Q3/2025 INFOARMOR INC 04/02/2026 75.70 107682
6456Mar26 Invoice MAR26 IDENTITY THEFT EMPLOYEE PREMIUMS JENA JENKINS 04/02/2026 1,401.13 107683
INV0008972 Invoice REIMBURSE TRAVEL MAR26 PARKS & REC CONFERENCE KALYN PINA 04/02/2026 281.00 107684
INV0008973 Invoice REIMBURSE TRAVEL MAR26 PARKS & REC CONFERENCE ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 04/02/2026 540.48 107685
448696423 Invoice ERGONOMIC CHAIR M. FOGG
POLICORE INC. 04/02/2026 10,310.05 107686
403751 Invoice IT SERVICES-CITY HALL JAN26
403752 Invoice IT SERVICES-CITY HALL FEB26
403753 Invoice IT SERVICES-LIBRARY JAN-FEB26
403754 Invoice IT SERVICES-POOL JAN26
QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC 04/02/2026 500.00 107687
MAR26 7900 0440 8110 0954 Invoice POSTAGE FOR CITY HALL 3/19/26 RUBEN L ESTRADA 04/02/2026 107688 161.00
INV0008978 Invoice REIMBURSE MAR26 SAFETY INSPECTOR TRAINING SO CA EDISON 04/02/2026 107689 554.88
MAR26 700163777874 Invoice MAR26 ELECTRICITY-6145 CARPINTERIA AVE MAR26 700827247063 Invoice MAR26 ELECTRICITY-5781 CARPINTERIA AVE PED PED SONIA CARACHURE 04/02/2026 107690 100.00
INV0008980 Invoice PARK DEPOSIT REFUND
THE RADAR & LIDAR SHOP INC 04/02/2026 107691 248.00
16859 Invoice LIDAR CERTIFICATION FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT EQUIP TIM GRAY 04/02/2026 107692 161.00
INV0008979 Invoice REIMBURSE MAR26 SAFETY INSPECTOR TRAINING VITTORIA CUTBIRTH 04/02/2026 107693 250.85
INV0008982 Invoice REIMBURSE TRAVEL MAR26 PARKS & REC CONFERENCE WATKINS FENCE CO. 04/02/2026 107694 8,231.30
INV0008981 Invoice COMMUNITY LIBRARY PATIO REPLACEMENT-FINAL LESS RET WEX BANK (CHEVRON) 04/02/2026 107695 1,611.03
111316904 Invoice MAR26 FUEL FOR CITY VEHICLES
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 03/19/2026 DFT0003624 24,132.98 PR06 3/19/26 Invoice PR06 3/18/26 FEDERAL TAX DEPOSIT
EDD-SDI 03/19/2026 DFT0003625 2,638.41
PR06 3/19/26 Invoice PR06 3/18/26 EDD SDI TAX DEPOSIT
EDD-SIT 03/19/2026 DFT0003626 7,967.46
PR06 3/19/26 Invoice PR06 3/18/26 EDD PIT TAX DEPOSIT
CalPERS 03/19/2026 DFT0003627 13,346.80
2/28/26-3/13/26 CLASSIC Invoice CALPERS CLASSIC CONTRIBUTIONS 2/28/26-3/13/26

CalPERS 03/19/2026 17,613.57 DFT0003628
2/28/26-3/13/26 PEPRA Invoice CALPERS PEPRA CONTRIBUTIONS 2/28/26-3/13/26 CalPERS HEALTH 03/19/2026 65,014.40 DFT0003629
100000018244957 Invoice APR26 HEALTH PREMIUMS
CalPERS HEALTH 03/19/2026 (9,537.88) DFT0003630
CalPERS HEALTH 03/19/2026 9,537.88 DFT0003630
100000018244960 Invoice APR26 HEALTH PREMIUMS

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Monthly Report on Compliance with the Statement of Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.

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

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The City Council of Carpinteria serves as the trustee of the City's public funds and is authorized to make investment decisions in accordance with the Prudent Investor Standard. The Prudent Investor Standard of the California Government Code Section 53600.3 states:

When investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling or managing public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence and diligence under circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated need of the City that a prudent person in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the City.

The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be applied in the context of managing the overall portfolio.

Trustees are those persons authorized to make investment decisions on behalf of a local agency. Trustees or City Investment Officials, acting in accordance with investment policy and exercising due diligence, shall be relieved of personal responsibility changes or market price changes,
provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely manner and appropriate action is taken to address adverse developments.

Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 12
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

Monthly
April 13, 2026

The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the City Council with the required monthly (Attachment A).

POLICY CONSISTENCY
Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds, and the City has sufficient liquidity to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Cash Statement: On February 28, 2026, the City held cash and cash investments as shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1
Investments:

Changes in the market value of treasury securities are inversely proportional to changes in interest rates demanded in the open market (i.e., when rates rise, market values fall, when rates fall, market values rise).
changes in market rates is a function of its days to maturity and coupon rate. Securities with longer maturities and/or lower coupon rates are more sensitive to changes in market interest rates. As a security matures, changes in its value become less sensitive to market rate fluctuations.

As of February 28, 2026, the portfolio 2.49 years, the
average coupon rate was 3.19%, the average yield to maturity was 3.48%, the par value was $10,250,000, and the market value was $10,327,402.09.

The City does not intend, nor does it have any foreseeable need, to sell its securities. , and
securities so held are redeemed at par value, resulting in no net market gain or loss. investments and cash activity for the month.

Cash and Investment Beginning of the Month $ 15,955,606.44 Cash Receipts (4,642,974.91)
Cash Disbursements 5,133,888.23
Cash and Investment End of the Month $ 16,446,519.76
CASH ACTIVITY FOR THE MONTH:

Monthly
April 13, 2026

The City of Carpinteria can meet all expenditure obligations that may reasonably be anticipated for the next six-month period from March 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026.

LEGAL
This report has been prepared in compliance with California Government Code Sections 53600 and 53646.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: City of Carpinteria Monthly
Prepared by:

Noah Alvara, Accounting Technician
[email protected]; (805) 755-4422 Signature Staff contact:

Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
[email protected]; (805) 755-4448 Signature
Reviewed by:

Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager [email protected]; (805) 755-4400 Signature Reviewed by:

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

ATTACHMENT A
City Monthly Report

Cash and Investment Beginning of the Month $ 15,955,606.44 Cash Receipts (4,642,974.91) Cash Disbursements 5,133,888.23 Cash and Investment End of the Month $ 16,446,519.76 Type of Investment/Coupon/CUSIP # Institution/Issuer Yield to Maturity Maturity Date # Days to Maturity Par Value Market Value (1) Book Value (2) Demand Deposit - General Checking Montecito Bank N/A N/A N/A 290,654.68 290,654.68 1,067,152.87 Demand Deposit - Premier Public Money Market Montecito Bank N/A 3/1/2026 1 1,890,292.61 1,890,292.61 1,590,902.97 Demand Deposit - Section 125 Checking Montecito Bank N/A N/A N/A 9,001.74 9,001.74 8,810.45 Demand Deposit - Payroll Checking Montecito Bank N/A N/A N/A 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Local Agency Investment Fund State of California 0.22% 3/1/2026 1 1,598,097.96 1,598,097.96 1,598,097.96 Demand Deposit - Money Market Charles Schwab N/A 3/1/2026 1 2,596,399.35 2,596,399.35 2,106,743.06 Treasury Note, 0.5%, (91282CBQ3) U.S. Government 1.28% 2/25/2026 -3 250,000.00 250,000.00 242,113.19 Treasury Note, 0.75%, (91282CBT7) U.S. Government 1.28% 3/31/2026 31 250,000.00 249,384.75 244,459.30 Treasury Note, 0.75%, (91282CCF6) U.S. Government 1.34% 5/31/2026 92 250,000.00 248,173.83 243,702.50 Treasury Note, 0.875%, (91282CCJ8) U.S. Government 1.35% 6/30/2026 122 250,000.00 247,695.30 244,821.96 Treasury Note, 1.625%, (91282YQ7) U.S. Government 4.00% 10/31/2026 245 250,000.00 246,708.98 227,869.30 Treasury Note, 2%, (91282U24) U.S. Government 4.31% 11/15/2026 260 250,000.00 247,187.50 228,317.27 Treasury Note, 1.25%, (91282CDK4) U.S. Government 1.28% 11/30/2026 275 250,000.00 245,703.13 249,602.02 Treasury Note, 1.5%, (912828Z78) U.S. Government 3.64% 1/31/2027 337 250,000.00 245,400.38 231,040.31 Treasury Note, 2.25%, (912828V98) U.S. Government 4.29% 2/15/2027 352 250,000.00 246,953.13 229,819.14 Treasury Note, 2.5%, (91282CEF4) U.S. Government 3.96% 2/16/2027 353 250,000.00 247,343.75 235,031.06 Treasury Note, 2.75%, (91282CEN7) U.S. Government 3.71% 4/30/2027 426 250,000.00 247,890.63 241,094.62 Treasury Note, 3.25%, (91282CEW7) U.S. Government 3.70% 6/30/2027 487 250,000.00 249,306.63 245,668.13 Treasury Note, 3.125%, (91282CFH9) U.S. Government 4.19% 8/31/2027 549 250,000.00 248,847.65 238,232.21 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CFU0) U.S. Government 4.02% 10/31/2027 610 250,000.00 252,792.95 250,962.10 Treasury Note, 2.25%, (9128283F5) U.S. Government 4.01% 11/15/2027 625 250,000.00 245,185.53 232,267.50 Treasury Note, 3.875%, (91282CGC9) U.S. Government 4.01% 12/31/2027 671 250,000.00 252,050.78 248,750.00 Treasury Note, 4%, (91282CGPO) U.S. Government 3.99% 2/29/2028 731 250,000.00 252,880.85 249,990.24 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CGT2) U.S. Government 4.15% 2/29/2028 731 250,000.00 251,152.33 244,990.00 Treasury Note, 4%, (91282CHK0) U.S. Government 4.14% 3/31/2028 762 250,000.00 253,447.25 248,593.75 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CHQ7) U.S. Government 4.13% 7/31/2028 884 250,000.00 254,277.33 249,920.00 Treasury Note, 4.375%, (91282CHX2) U.S. Government 4.23% 8/31/2028 915 250,000.00 255,839.83 251,445.00 Treasury Note, 4.625%, (91282CJA0) U.S. Government 4.52% 9/30/2028 945 250,000.00 257,587.88 251,015.00 Treasury Note, 4.875%, (91282CJF9) U.S. Government 4.52% 10/31/2028 976 250,000.00 259,335.93 253,583.99 Treasury Note, 4.375%, (91282CJN2) U.S. Government 4.21% 11/30/2028 1006 250,000.00 256,367.18 251,775.00 CITY OF CARPINTERIA TREASURER'S REPORT For the Month Ended February 2026 1

CITY OF CARPINTERIA TREASURER'S REPORT For the Month Ended February 2026 Treasury Note, 3.75%, (91282CJR3) U.S. Government 4.50% 12/31/2028 1037 250,000.00 252,412.10 242,177.50 Treasury Note, 4.25%, (91282CKD2) U.S. Government 4.48% 2/28/2029 1096 250,000.00 256,015.63 247,505.21 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CKG5) U.S. Government 4.37% 3/31/2029 1127 250,000.00 255,253.90 247,724.61 Treasury Note, 4.5%, (91282CKT7) U.S. Government 4.37% 5/31/2026 92 250,000.00 258,281.25 251,259.77 Treasury Note, 4.25%, (91282CKX8) U.S. Government 4.25% 6/30/2029 1218 250,000.00 256,484.38 248,750.00 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CLK5) U.S. Government 3.56% 8/31/2029 1280 250,000.00 251,562.50 250,556.41 Treasury Note, 3.5%, (91282CLN9) U.S. Government 3.56% 9/30/2029 1310 250,000.00 250,527.33 249,433.47 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CLR0) U.S. Government 4.34% 10/31/2029 1341 250,000.00 255,839.83 247,675.78 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CMA6) U.S. Government 4.13% 11/30/2029 1371 250,000.00 255,878.90 247,333.99 Treasury Note, 4.375%, (91282CMD0) U.S. Government 4.34% 12/31/2029 1402 250,000.00 258,203.13 250,341.80 Treasury Note, 3.7%, (91282CHF1) U.S. Government 3.75% 5/31/2030 1553 250,000.00 252,578.13 251,025.39 Treasury Note, 3.75%, (91282CHJ3) U.S. Government 3.75% 6/30/2030 1583 250,000.00 252,597.65 250,996.09 Treasury Note, 3.875%, (91282CNN7) U.S. Government 3.88% 7/31/2030 1614 250,000.00 253,906.25 252,226.56 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CNX5) U.S. Government 3.70% 8/31/2030 1645 250,000.00 251,308.58 249,218.75 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CPA3) U.S. Government 3.70% 9/30/2030 1675 250,000.00 251,308.58 249,140.63 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CPD7) U.S. Government 3.71% 10/31/2030 1706 250,000.00 251,250.00 249,060.63 Treasury Note, 3.75%, (91282CJQ5) U.S. Government 3.72% 12/31/2030 1767 250,000.00 252,480.45 250,322.27 16,716,848.43 16,639,446.34 16,446,519.76 As of February 28, 2026 the weighted average days to maturity of the City's investment portfolio is 2.49 years. (1) The market value of U.S. Goverment Securities was provided by the custodial agent, Charles Schwab. For the Local Agency Investment Fund the market value represents the contract value. For all other investments, the market value is equal to book value. (2) Book value of demand deposits equals the bank balance minus outstanding checks plus deposits-in-transit. Yield to Maturity (YTM): The percentage rate of return for the note assuming that the City holds the asset until its maturity date. It is the sum of all its remaining coupon payments. Par Value: Equals face value of security (value of the security when it reaches maturity). Market Value: The last price for which a security was bought or sold. In this case, the value as of the last day of the month of this report. Book Value: The amount at which the security is carried in the City's accounting records (adjusted at year-end for GASB 40 reporting purposes). The City is in compliance with the adopted Statement of Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds. Based upon currently budgeted revenues and expenditures, the City currently has sufficient liquid financial resources to meet anticipated expenditures during the period 3/01/26 through 09/01/26. 2

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to oversee and prepare environmental review documents for the residential “Farm Project” at 5885 Carpinteria Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $563,518.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Consultant Services with Environmental Science Associates to oversee and prepare environmental review documents for the Farm Project, in an amount not to exceed $563,518.

Sample Motion: I move to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Consultant Services with Environmental Science Associates to oversee and prepare environmental review documents for the Farm Project, in an amount not to exceed $563,518.
(motion requires a roll call vote)

BACKGROUND
The consulting firm Environmental Science Associates (ESA), along with other consultants, responded to the City’s “Notice of Request for Proposals” 1 regarding
environmental consultant services to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Farm Project, Project 25-2356-DP/CDP/TTM/ARB. After City staff’s review and rating of all proposals, and follow-up meetings with consultant teams that had the highest-rated proposals, City staff selected ESA as the preferred consultant team. 1 Available here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/5885CarpAve_EIRRFP_website.pdf Agenda Section: Administrative Matters
Agenda Item No.: 13
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

DISCUSSION
The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on January 22, 2025, and received five responsive proposals from ESA, Envicom, Rincon Consultants, SWCA Environmental Consultants, and WSP USA Inc. Proposed costs ranged from approximately $347,000 to $592,000.2 A panel of City staff conducted an initial evaluation of the technical proposals without consideration of cost. Following this review and discussion, cost proposals were evaluated. Based on the combined assessment, the two highest-ranked firms (ESA and Rincon Consultants) were invited to participate in interviews with City staff and the project applicant. Following the interviews, ESA was identified as the most qualified firm to prepare the Project EIR, including associated technical studies and peer review support.

Attachment A, Exhibit A) would
provide a thorough and efficient environmental review of the Farm Project in compliance ocuments for
comparable projects in Southern California, including within the Coastal Zone, was a key factor in its selection.

ESA has recently completed environmental documents for several complex, high-profile projects, including the Bay Back Landing mixed-use project in Newport Beach and the Hannum Avenue mixed-use project in Culver City, which includes affordable housing components. ESA is also currently preparing the EIR for the Surfliner Inn project in Carpinteria.

Following identification of ESA as the most qualified firm, City staff coordinated with the applicant and ESA to refine the scope of work, including the selection of optional tasks and peer review components necessary to support a complete and defensible EIR. The resulting scope of work and associated cost breakdown, provided in Exhibits A and B of the proposed Consultant Services Agreement (Attachment A), reflect these refinements.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The maximum cost for the proposed Consultant Services Agreement with ESA would be $563,518. The applicant for the Farm Project, Carp Bluff, LLC, would be required to pay the City for the full amount spent to cover services under the Agreement. A detailed breakdown of the cost is found in Exhibit B of the proposed Consultant Services Agreement in Attachment A.
2 Many of the cost estimates included optional tasks for technical studies and peer reviews.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Consultant Services Agreement as to form.

OPTIONS

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement between the City and Environmental Science Associates, to oversee and prepare environmental review documents for the Farm Project (staff recommendation).

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with City Council modifications.

3. Receive staff report and choose not to execute the Agreement, and direct staff to explore other options.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Brian Allee, Environmental Science Associates
Spencer Kallick, Allen Matkins (agent for the Carp Bluff, LLC)

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A Agreement for Consultant Services Between the City of Carpinteria and Environmental Science Associates
Staff Contact: Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner
Community Development Department
(805) 755-4408 / [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Nick Bobroff, Director
Community Development Department
(805) 755-4407 / [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager (805) 755-4400 / [email protected] Signature Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450 / [email protected] Signature

51066321.1

AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES Agreement
the 13th of April, 2026 City the
Environmental Science Associates (ESA), a California corporation ( Consultant , (collectively, the Parties at Carpinteria, California, with reference to the following facts:

A. City has determined that it is necessary and appropriate to engage a non-design professional to prepare an environmental impact report EIR evaluating the potential impacts of the proposed project located at Project
compliance with the California ; and
B. Consultant has represented itself as being fully qualified and available to perform the consultant services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and timely manner; and
C. City desires to contract with Consultant and Consultant is willing to perform the consultant services, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. SERVICES.

1.1 Basic Services. City hereby retains Consultant to perform the services described and set forth in the attached Exhibit A Basic Services
as though set forth in full. Consultant hereby agrees to perform said services within the designated time frames and accepts this retention. Consultant shall complete the Basic Services according to a schedule of performance which is also set forth in Exhibit A. The Parties agree and acknowledge that time is of the essence in performance of this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that public comment volume, agency consultation good faith with reasonable schedule adjustments directed by City.

1.2 Additional Services. In addition to the Basic Services, City may elect to have Consultant perform additional services that are beyond the current scope of the Basic Services, but Additional Services
be mutually agreed to in advance and specified in a writing, which shall also specify the Services are referenced collectively as Services. At the time the Parties entered into this Agreement, there are no Additional Services.

2. PERFORMANCE.

2 2.1 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall faithfully, competently and diligently perform the obligations and responsibilities required by this Agreement, applying best management practices and the same standards of care utilized by professionals experienced in preparing environmental impact reports for public agencies under CEQA professionals experienced in providing other similar services as are required of Consultant hereunder in meeting its obligations under this Agreement. Consultant shall not engage the assistance of subcontractors for performance of the Services unless previously agreed to in writing by the City.

2.2 Labor and Materials. Consultant shall furnish, at its own expense, all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation and services necessary for the successful completion of the Services. Consultant shall give its attention and supervision to the fulfillment of the provisions of this Agreement by its employees and subcontractors and shall be responsible for the timely performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant is an independent contractor of City. Any and all employees of the Consultant engaged by the Consultant in the performance of any work or services required of the Consultant under this Agreement, shall be considered employees or agents of the Consultant only and not of the City, and any and all claims that may or might arise under any workers compensation or other law or contract on behalf of said employees while so engaged shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the Consultant. Consultant is solely responsible for the professional quality, accuracy and timely completion and/or submission of all work related to the Basic Services.

2.3 Review of Service. Consultant shall furnish City with reasonable opportunities from time to time to ascertain whether the Services of Consultant are being performed in accordance with this Agreement. All work done and materials furnished shall be subject to final review and approval by City; Consultant is not providing final approval or review, which is solely however, relieve Consultant of any of its obligations under this Agreement.

2.4 Contract Administration. The City Manager or his/her designee shall represent the City in all matters relating to the administration of this Agreement. The City Manager or his/her products submitted by Consultant and may execute all necessary documents to authorize Consultant to perform Additional Services as provided for herein. The City Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to render decisions within guidelines established by the City Council and shall be available during working hours as often as may be reasonably required to render decisions and to furnish information. The following individual(s) will serve as the primary contact(s) for Consultant in the administration of this Agreement:

Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner, Community Development Department

2.5 Representations and Warranties. Consultant represents and warrants to City that: (i) its fulfillment of its obligations and, as applicable, performance the Services under this Agreement, will not violate any applicable or breach any contracts with third parties and (ii) it has the right, power and authority to fulfill its obligations, and, as applicable perform

3 the Services, and enter into this Agreement; (iii) the Services contemplated hereunder will be performed by adequately trained, competent personnel, in a professional manner, with such personnel having the requisite skill and expertise necessary to perform and complete the Services in accordance with industry standards and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (iv) the Services and all deliverables provided hereunder will conform to the specifications agreed-to by the parties.

3. TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date first above written and shall continue until all Services to be provided by Consultant are completed to the satisfaction of the City, but no later than the 30th day of June, 2028; unless terminated earlier as provided for herein.

3.1 Extension by Amendment. This Agreement may be extended for additional periods of time upon the mutual written agreement of the parties. Such extension shall be evidenced by a written amendment to this Agreement executed by the Contractor and the City Manager.

4. COMPENSATION.

4.1 Basic Services. For Basic Services, City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis, not to exceed amount of $563,518 as full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and Services. This compensation shall be paid in accordance with the payment rates and schedule as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full, based on the actual time spent on the tasks and the actual price of the necessary materials. In the event a term or condition in any document or attachment conflicts with a term or condition of this Agreement the term or condition in this Agreement shall control. Should such conflict arise the priority of documents shall be as follows:
. 4.2 Additional Services. Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement which are in addition to the Basic Services, unless such services are authorized Additional Services agreed to in advance and in writing in the method provided for herein. Consultant will submit fee estimates for such Additional Services upon request of City.

4.3 Invoices. Should City reasonably determine that Consultant has not fulfilled any services or met the timelines established in Exhibit A, City shall notify Consultant of the failure in writing of deficiencies believed to be substantially inadequate within thirty (30) days after receipt of product or performance of Services. The City, at its discretion may provide the Consultant five (5) days to cure the breach. City may withhold the accompanying payment without penalty until such time as Consultant cures the breach. In the alternative, upon Should Consultant or its representatives fail to cure the breach within five (5) days, or fail to reasonably agree to such modified schedule, City may immediately terminate this Agreement in writing, without penalty or incurring further obligation to Consultant.

4 4.4 Withholding. City reserves the right to withhold future payment to Consultant if any or performance of Services is found to be substantially inadequate. City shall notify Consultant in writing of deficiencies believed to be substantially inadequate within thirty (30) days after receipt of product or performance of Services.

4.5 Taxes/Insurance/Licenses. Consultant shall be solely responsible for the payment of any state disability insurance, and any other taxes or insurance which Consultant is responsible for paying as an independent contractor under federal, state or local law. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant and any approved subcontractors performing Services under this Agreement shall have in full force and effect all licenses necessary for the performance of Services hereunder, including without limitation, business licensing from City, all at the sole cost of Consultant.

5. RECORDS. 5.1 Financial Records. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall also maintain adequate records of Services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of Services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible.

5.2 Access to Records. Consultant shall (i) provide free access to the representatives of City or its designees at reasonable times to books and records as set forth in section 5.1; (ii) shall give City the right to examine and audit said books and records; (iii) shall permit City to make transcripts therefrom as necessary; and (iv) shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of four (4) years after receipt of final payment. Consultant acknowledges that records related to this Agreement may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act and agrees to cooperate with City in responding to CPRA requests.

5.3 Original Records. Consultant shall prepare, maintain, and organize all materials in a manner suitable for inclusion in the CEQA administrative record, including but not limited to drafts, internal memoranda, modeling files, correspondence, and data sources, as reasonably requested by City or City Attorney. All draft documents shall be clearly All original agreements, data, documents, designs, drawings, exhibits, maps, models, computer files, reports, studies, surveys, notes, and other work, of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement shall be referred to as Consultant Work Product . Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension of this Agreement, all completed and incomplete Consultant Work Product shall become the sole property of City once the Consultant has received payment. City may duplicate, disclose, disseminate, use, reuse or otherwise dispose of Consultant Work Product in whole or in part in any manner it deems appropriate, without the permission of Consultant. With

5 respect to computer files, Consultant shall make available to the City, at Consultant's office and upon reasonable written request by City, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring and printing computer files.

Consultant may retain copies of such Consultant Work Product as a part of its record of professional activity
. 6. TERMINATION.

6.1 Termination Without Cause. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon ten (10) days prior written notice by the terminating party to the other party.

In the event of a termination, the date of termination shall be deemed to be the first business day occurring after the expiration of the notice period. Upon receipt of said notice, Consultant shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise.

6.2 Termination With Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement with cause, effective immediately upon written notice of such termination to the other party and failure of the breaching party to correct within five (5) days of receiving such notice, based upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

Material breach of this Agreement;
Cessation of Consultant to be licensed, as required by applicable law; Failure to substantially comply with any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation;
Filing by or against Consultant of any petition under any law for the relief of debtors; and,
Filing of a criminal complaint against Consultant for any crime, other than minor traffic offenses.

6.3 Performance Upon Termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, City shall pay Consultant for the outstanding balance owed for work performed up to the time of termination. Upon termination of the Agreement, Consultant shall submit an invoice to City as provided for herein and shall submit to the City all of its files for any billable or non-billable matters in which the Consultant is involved under the scope of this Agreement. Upon termination for any reason, Consultant shall deliver all work product in a reasonably complete and usable form sufficient for City to continue the CEQA process with another consultant if required.

6.4 Termination Upon Mutual Consent. This agreement may also be terminated by mutual consent of the parties and in accordance with the terms and conditions of any plan of termination established by the parties. In the event of a termination by mutual consent, the date of termination shall be such date as is agreed upon by the parties. The parties may agree to suspend or terminate a portion of this Agreement and such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.

6 7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. If any dispute, claim or disagreement shall arise relative to the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, the parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to settle the dispute, claim or disagreement. To this end, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties. If they do not reach such a solution within a period of thirty (30) days, then, upon notice by either party to the other, the dispute, claim or disagreement shall be submitted to final, binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator shall have the authority to assess arbitration costs and expenses against either or both parties. The decision in the arbitration shall be binding on all parties, and judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

8. INSURANCE. Consultant shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for not less than three (3) years following completion or termination of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in the attached Exhibit C, which is incorporated by this reference as though set forth in full.

9. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and any of its officials, directors, Indemnified Parties from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, charges, payments, caused by the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance under the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to any activities associated with carrying out the agreed to Services by Consultant, its agents, employees, subcontractors, consultants, assigns or by any individual or entity for whom Consultant is legally liable. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to Consultant exceed the Consultant's proportionate percentage of fault. City will reimburse Contractor for the proportionate percentage of defense competent jurisdiction.

10. RELEASE OF INFORMATION.

10.1 Confidentiality. All information gained by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released except to the City, directly or indirectly, by Consultant without City's prior written authorization. Consultant, its officers, employees, subcontractors or sub-consultants shall not voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the Services performed under this Agreement unless requested by the City Attorney or authorized in writing by the City Manager. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided that Consultant shall give City prompt written notice of any such court order or subpoena. The provisions of this Paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

10.2 Notice and Cooperation. Consultant shall promptly notify the City Manager and City Attorney in writing if Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or subconsultants are served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from elated Services. City has no

7 obligation to, but may exercise discretion to represent Consultant and/or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide the City an opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, City's right to review any such response does not grant or imply a right of City to control, direct, dictate or rewrite said response.

11. RELATIONSHIP TO CITY.

11.1 Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent contractor. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees or agents are in any manner officers, employees or agents of City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatever against City, or bind City in any manner.

11.2 No Employee Privileges. No City employee benefits shall be available to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages or other compensation to Consultant for performing Services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Consultant for injury or sickness arising out of performing Services hereunder.

11.3 Consultant Duty to City. Consultant understands and agrees that its responsibility to provide complete and accurate Services is owed solely to City and that its accountability under this contract shall likewise be solely to City and not to any City applicants or any other third person or entity. Consultant acknowledges that it is retained exclusively by the City to assist the City in its role as lead agency under CEQA. Consultant shall prepare all analyses, conclusions, and recommendations in a manner that is objective, impartial, and consistent with CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and applicable case law. Consultant shall not act as an advocate for the Project, the applicant, or any particular outcome.

11.4 Interest of Consultant. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it presently has no interests, and covenants that it shall not acquire any interests, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict with the performance of the services to be provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no subcontractor or employee having such an interest shall be employed by Consultant. Consultant certifies that no one who has or will have any financial interest under this Agreement is: (a) an officer or employee of City, or (b). an officer or employee of the applicant and any of its consultants. Consultant agrees to comply with any applicable conflict of interest code.

11.5 Undue Influence. Consultant declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of City in connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion,

8 confidential financial arrangement or financial inducement. No officer or employee of City will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from Consultant or any officer, employee or agent of Consultant, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement. Violation of this Section shall be a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity.

11.6 Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of the City and the Consultant and will not confer any rights upon any person not expressly a party to this Agreement.

12. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

12.1 Assignment of Rights. Contractor agrees to assign City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act or under the Cartwright Act arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to this Agreement.

12.2 Further Assurances. City and Consultant each agree to cooperate with one another, to use their best efforts, to act in good faith, and to promptly perform such acts and execute such documents or instruments as are reasonably necessary and proper to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

12.3 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of service if personally served or on the second day after mailing if mailed by first-class mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:

To City: To Consultant:

Michael Ramirez, City Manager Ruta K. Thomas
City of Carpinteria Environmental Science Associates
5775 Carpinteria Avenue 115 S. La Cumbre Lane, Suite 300 Carpinteria, CA 93013-2698 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
P: (805) 684-5405 P. (805) 880-0922
Any party may change their address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving the other party written notice of the new address in the above manner.

12.4 Legal Responsibilities. Consultant shall keep itself informed of state, federal and laws and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its Service pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant shall reasonably observe and comply with such laws and regulations. The City and its officers and employees shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of the Consultant to comply with this Section.

12.5 Licenses. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall have in full force and effect, all licenses, certifications, or related credentials required by law for the performance of Services described in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it and/or

9 its employees, agents and subcontractors engaged in such activities possess such licenses, certifications, or credentials and that such licenses certifications, or credentials are current, active, and not in a state of suspension or revocation.

12.6 Labor Conditions. City is a public entity in the state of California, and therefore, City and Consultant are subject to the provisions of the Government Code and the Labor Code of the state of California. All provisions of law applicable to public contracts and/or this Agreement are incorporated herein by this reference and are made a part of this Agreement to the same extent as if they were fully stated in the Agreement and shall be complied with by Consultant.

12.7 Labor Requirements. Consultant shall abide by all federal and California laws and regulations regarding wages, including, without limitation, the Fair Labor Standards Act , and require Consultant to pay the general prevailing wage rates. The California statutory provisions for penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages will be enforced and the statutory provisions for penalties for failure to comply w wage and hour laws will be enforced. In addition, Consultant is required to comply with the statutory requirements relating to employment of apprentices. Consultant also must law. Consultant
before beginning work as set forth in the attached Exhibit D (together, if applicable) which is incorporated by this reference as though set forth in full. Additionally, Consultant is required to comply with all statutory requirements relating to certified payroll records, including the maintenance of the records, their certification, and their availability for inspection.

12.8 Discrimination. No person shall be excluded from employment in the performance of this Agreement on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or place of national origin. Consultant shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws relating to equal employment opportunity rights.

12.9 Assignment. Consultant shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without prior written consent of City, which shall have the sole discretion to consent to any proposed assignment. Because of the personal nature of the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement, only Consultant shall perform the services described in this Agreement.

12.10 Waiver. No waiver of a provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar. No waiver shall constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.

12.11 Force Majeure. Neither Consultant nor City shall be liable for any delays resulting from circumstances or causes beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, fire or other casualty, act of God, strike or labor dispute, war or other violence, or any law, order or requirement of any governmental agency or authority.

10 12.12 Construction of Terms. All parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed according to their plain meaning and shall not be construed in favor or against either of the parties. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby. In the event of any provision shall be adjudged invalid, void or unenforceable, the parties hereto agree to enter into a supplemental agreement to effectuate the intent of the parties and the purposes of this Agreement.

12.13 Controlling Law. The City and Consultant understand and agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and also govern the interpretation of this Agreement, with venue proper only in the County of Santa Barbara, State of California.

12.14 Authorization. All officers and individuals executing this and other documents on behalf of the respective parties hereby certify and warrant that they have the capacity and have been duly authorized to execute said documents on behalf of the entities indicated.

12.15 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with its attached exhibits, which are incorporated herein by this reference, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the parties. This Agreement may be altered, amended or modified only by a supplemental writing executed by the parties to this Agreement and by no other means.

Each party waives any future right to claim, contest, or assert that this Agreement was modified, canceled, superseded, or changed by any oral agreement, course of conduct, waiver or estoppel.

12.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall remain in full force and effect as to each party.

12.17 Severability. In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, then the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated, and each such term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement at the place and as of the date first written above.
"CITY" "CONSULTANT"
City of Carpinteria Environmental Science Associates
By:_________________________ By:__________________________ Michael Ramirez, City Manager Ruta K. Thomas, So. Cal. Regional Director

11 APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

City of Carpinteria City of Carpinteria
By:___________________________
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
By:___________________________
Brian C. Barrett, MC, CPMC
City Clerk
Acting as City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria

City of Carpinteria, Community Development Department
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City of Carpinteria, Community Development Department
Mindy Fogg
Principal Planner
City of Carpinteria, Community Development Department
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Jillian Feyk-Miney

“I take pride in managing
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process is closely watched and
the stakes are high. Delivering
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environmental documents
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regardless of the ultimate
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—Mike Harden,
Project Manager
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies (Graduate with Honors and Mike will serve as the primary point of contact for the CDD. He will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Applicant, and adherence to schedule and budget. He will also oversee the organization and preparation of responses to public and agency comments, resulting in a Final EIR that is comprehensive, internally consistent, and legally defensible.

Ruta will provide senior-level oversight and direct ESA’s quality assurance/quality control process. Her oversight and direction will reinforce production of high-quality, legally defensible deliverables. “On projects that generate
substantial public attention,
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clearly articulated, and able to
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public interest. I’m committed
to supporting a transparent
process and ensuring that
agency and public comments
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respectfully.”
—Brian Allee, Deputy
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Alan will lead preparation of the technical analyses and EIR sections addressing air quality, GHG emissions, noise, consistency of modeling assumptions, methodology, and conclusions with CEQA standards and applicable local thresholds.

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Fatima will serve as the Cultural, Tribal, and Paleontological Resources Technical Lead. She will prepare the cultural and tribal cultural resource analyses, coordinate consultation and documentation consistent with AB 52 requirements, documented evaluation.
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AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE EACH OCCURRENCE $ DAMAGE TO RENTED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ MED EXP (Any one person) $ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ PRO- POLICY LOC JECT PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG OTHER: $ COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
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(Mandatory in NH) SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, Consultant will maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Consultant will use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth here, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so. Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to City in excess of the limits and coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to City.

Consultant shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:
policy form CG 00 01 or the exact equivalent. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 (Any Auto) or the exact equivalent. Limits are subject to review, but in no event to be less than $1,000,000 per accident. If Consultant owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general on this project, Consultant shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.

When applicable, Workers Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance (Over Primary) if used to meet limit requirements, shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Any such coverage provided under an umbrella liability policy shall include a drop down provision providing primary coverage above a maximum $25,000 self-insured retention for liability not covered by primary but covered by the umbrella. Coverage shall olicy limits. Policy shall
by the insured first. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another. Coverage shall be applicable to City for injury to employees of Consultant, subconsultants or others involved in the Work. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of City following receipt of proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written on a policy form policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. The policy must s duty to defend. The policy
retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this agreement.

Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are admitted carriers in the state of California and with an A.M. Bests rating of A- or better and a minimum financial size VII.

General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Consultant. Consultant and City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by Consultant:

1. Consultant agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insureds City, its officials, employees, volunteers and agents, using standard ISO endorsement No. CG 2010-0413. Consultant also agrees to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.

2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall prohibit Consultant, or agrees to waive subrogation rights against City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.

3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations limits the application of such insurance coverage.

4. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing.

5. No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate soany contractor or subcontractor.

6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction

7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of insurance liability policy, shall be delivered to City at or prior to the execution of this Agreement. In the event such proof of any insurance is not delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this or any other agreement and to pay the premium. Any premium so paid by City shall be charged to and promptly paid by Consultant or deducted from sums due Consultant, at City option.

8. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 (thirty) days notice to City of any cancellation of coverage. Consultant agrees to require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, certificate.

9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this agreement that all insurance coverage required to be provided by Consultant or any subcontractor, is intended to apply first and on a primary, non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self-insurance available to City.

10. Consultant agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.

11. Consultant agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow any contractor, subcontractor, Architect, Engineer or other entity or person in any way involved in the performance of work on the project contemplated by this agreement to selfcoverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time the City shall review options with the Consultant, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions.

12. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change.

If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to City.

13. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement.

14. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard.

15. Consultant will renew the required coverage annually as long as City or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this Agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the Agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until City executes a written statement to that effect.

16. Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage.

Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or additional insured endorsement as required in these specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to City within five days of the expiration of the coverages.

17. under this Agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its employees, officials and agents.

18. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits or other requirements nor as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-inclusive.

19. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this agreement and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as such.

20. The requirements in this Section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Section.

21. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge City or Consultant for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements.

There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.

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23. Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Consultant arising out of the work performed under this agreement. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City.

EXHIBIT D
The Consultant is required to sign and file either a statement acknowledging its obligation to secure payment , or a declaration confirming that as a sole proprietor I, Ruta K. Thomas
before beginning work.

Environmental Science Associates

By:__________________________
Ruta K. Thomas, So. Cal. Regional Director

Dated:________________________

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Harbor Seal and Tar Pits Park Interpretive Signage.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Receive and file this report.

2. Review and approve the proposed interpretive signs.

Sample Motion: I move to approve the two interpretive signs as presented.

BACKGROUND
On September 10, 2001, the City Council authorized the formation of the Bluffs Management Advisory Board through Resolution No. 4694. The Board was established to advise the City on property management issues and to assist in meeting the terms of a Conservation Easement held by the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, intended to preserve the natural conditions of the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve.

On September 14, 20201, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6002, which dissolved the Bluffs Management Advisory Board and established the Carpinteria Open Space Management Advisory Board (COSMAB). COSMAB advises the City Council on matters related to all City-owned coastal open space areas and connecting public trails.

On August 9, 20212, the City Council formed the first Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee (HSAC) for the purpose of developing a better understanding of the local harbor seal population, including causes of recent trends in births and haul-out numbers, and recommending actions to mitigate habitat degradation and incidents of harassment within the City.
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Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

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On July 10, 20233, the City Council accepted and filed the 2023 Harbor Seal Rookery Report, concluding the work of the Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee. At that time, the Council directed staff to forward the report to COSMAB for review of matters within its purview. The Council also indicated that the item would return at a later date to allow consideration of any recommendations provided by COSMAB.

On August 3, 20234, COSMAB reviewed the Harbor Seal Rookery Report and forwarded several recommendations to the City Council. Among these was the development of a harbor seal signage program, including directional, advisory, and interpretive signage. COSMAB noted that signs located on public areas under its purview should be reviewed by the Board, and that signage within the Bluffs Nature Preserve must also comply with the requirements of the conservation easement.

On October 23, 20235, the City Council re-established an Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee to further address harbor seal matters and to provide recommendations regarding implementation of the report’s findings.

On February 3, 20256, the City Council received and filed the final Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee recommendations. The Committee’s priority recommendations included implementation of a signage program, development of interpretive signage, and consideration of a multi-year beach closure.

Separately, since early 2023, COSMAB has discussed the need for interpretive signage related to the natural tar seep and tar pits located along the Carpinteria Bluffs and within Tar Pits Park. In early 2024, a City intern began research and preliminary planning for interpretive signage related to the tar seeps. The intern and City staff collaborated with staff from the La Brea Tar Pits and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to ensure the information presented was accurate and educational.

In 2025, the City entered into a contract with Kaiser Design for the design and fabrication of interpretive signage. Matt Kaser is a Certified Interpretive Planner through the National Association for Interpretation and has done signage projects throughout Texas, California, along the Atlantic Coast, in Georgia, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Louisiana and the Carolinas. Draft signage concepts and text were presented to COSMAB on multiple occasions for review and feedback. COSMAB approved the final draft of the tar seep interpretive signage in February 2026 and the harbor seal interpretive signage in March 2026.
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DISCUSSION
City staff presented draft language (Attachment A) and design concepts (Attachment B) for both interpretive signs to COSMAB on several occasions throughout 2025 and 2026.

Staff worked collaboratively with COSMAB members and members of the public to develop clear and meaningful interpretive text for the signs.

To ensure cultural accuracy, City staff also sought review of the proposed tar pits sign language by a member of the Chumash community.

The harbor seal interpretive sign will replace the existing sign along the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail, located along the decomposed granite path near the pier parking lot. The tar seep interpretive sign will be installed in Tar Pits Park along the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail, near the entrance to the park from the State Beach, in a location overlooking Jelly Bowl Beach. Both locations were reviewed and approved by COSMAB (Attachment C).

A significant portion of COSMAB’s discussion focused on the harbor seal interpretive sign. Public input was received throughout the development process and incorporated into multiple drafts of the proposed text. Two COSMAB members also worked with members of the public to refine portions of the language, which were subsequently presented to and approved by the full committee. The final draft was reviewed and approved by COSMAB on March 17, 20267.

During these discussions, a member of the public shared a video about harbor seals and suggested including a QR code on the interpretive sign to provide additional information. COSMAB supported the inclusion of a QR code and deferred to City staff regarding the specific content. The video’s producer has agreed to provide the City with a copy of the file, which will be hosted on the City’s website to ensure continued accessibility and allow for future updates, if needed. Content will be maintained by the City and may be updated as needed.

The sign dimensions are shown in Attachment B. The signs will be manufactured by Gopher Sign Company with their ImageLOC® technology.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
The proposed recommendations are consistent with the Carpinteria General Plan Objective OSC-5. Protect the Harbor Seal Hauling Ground from human disturbance.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No Additional Funding Requested. There is sufficient budget in 204-501-5566 [Sign Replacement].
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Harbor Seal & Tar Pits Park Interpretive Signs
April 13, 2026

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
No legal issues have been identified.

OPTIONS

1. Receive and file this report.

2. Review and approve the proposed interpretive signs.

3. Do not approve the proposed interpretive signs and direct staff as appropriate.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
COSMAB and Seal Watch members.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A Proposed sign text
Attachment B Proposed sign design
Attachment C Map of proposed sign locations
Staff contact:

Jeanette Gant,
Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
(805) 755-4449, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by:

Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature

ATTACHMENT A
Proposed sign text

City of Carpinteria, CA - Shoreline Interpretive Panel project - Final Text - Kaser Design - April 2, 2022

Panel - Harbor Overlook
Headline - Harbor Seal Sanctuary
Subheadline - Carpinteria Pacific Shore
Panel text
Word count 248

City of Carpinteria, CA - Shoreline Interpretive Panel project - Final Text - Kaser Design - April 2, 2022

Spanish
Headline - Santuario de focas comunes
Subheadline - Carpintería, Costa del Pacífico
Panel text
Bienvenidos al Santuario de Focas Comunes de Carpinteria, hogar permanente de la foca común del Pacífico (*Phoca vitulina richardii*). Los altos acantilados, la playa en forma de media luna, el cercano bosque de algas marinas y la calma del océano conforman un santuario natural donde las focas comunes se encuentran protegidas de los depredadores. Esta es una de las únicas dos zonas al sur de Monterey donde el público puede observar focas comunes. Estas focas communes requieren una playa libre de perturbaciones para descansar, regular su temperatura corporal, mudar su pelaje, criar a sus crías y digerir sus alimentos.

Son «focas verdaderas», lo que significa que no tienen pabellones auditivos externos. Poseen aletas delanteras y traseras cortas, y se desplazan en tierra firme arrastrándose sobre el vientre. A pesar de su torpeza en tierra, son nadadoras excepcionales, capaces de sumergirse a profundidades de hasta 1,500 pies. Su dieta consiste en peces, crustáceos y cefalópodos. Las focas comunes poseen un pelaje moteado único que les proporciona un excelente camuflaje y permite distinguir a cada individuo, de manera similar a como lo hacen las huellas dactilares en los seres humanos.

Estas focas comunes están protegidas mediante el cierre de la playa durante un periodo de seis meses y, durante todo el año, por la Ley Federal de Protección de Mamíferos Marinos, la cual prohíbe por ley acercarse a ellas o perturbarlas. Huyen de inmediato hacia el océano ante cualquier amenaza percibida como la presencia de seres humanos o perros ; esto puede provocar una disminución en el número de focas debido al abandono de las crías y al consiguiente aumento en la mortalidad de los cachorros.

Usted puede contribuir a la protección de este santuario observando a las focas desde el mirador, a fin de evitar perturbarlas. Le agradecemos su colaboración en el cuidado y la preservación de un lugar tan especial.

City of Carpinteria, CA - Shoreline Interpretive Panel project - Final Text - Kaser Design - April 2, 2022

Panel - Tar Pits Park
Headline Naturally oozing up
Subheadline Carpinteria Tar Pits Park
Panel text
For tens of thousands of years, natural asphalt has seeped to the surface here in Carpinteria. This material often called tar comes from an underground asphalt lake formed during the Pleistocene Epoch, between about 2.6 million and 12,000 years ago. Millions of years ago, marine life and organic matter died and settled on the sea floor, eventually turning into petroleum (oil) under intense heat and pressure. As the tar seeped up between fissures in the ground, it formed sticky pools on the surface which trapped Ice Age plants and animals as fossils. The Carpinteria Tar Pits are the second largest natural asphalt seep in North America, second only to the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, and one of only five such sites known worldwide.

This natural out flow of tar has been an important natural resource for people in this region for millennia. The Chumash people, whose ancestors have lived here for at least 11,000 years, used local asphaltum often mixed with other materials to waterproof baskets and the tomol, their plank canoes. The abundance of tar and the Chumash skill in canoe-making led early Spanish explorers to -building they
observed.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, asphalt from this area and the Alcatraz Asphaltum Company (previously located in Tar Pits Park) was used for paving roads across the country and as a roof sealant as communities began to grow in size at the turn of the century.

Tar Pits Park conserves this unique natural landscape. Here, tar continues to bubble up in places, offering visitors a glimpse of the natural environment that supported both human history and early community growth.

Word count 288

City of Carpinteria, CA - Shoreline Interpretive Panel project - Final Text - Kaser Design - April 2, 2022

Spanish
Headline - Rezumando naturalmente
Subheadline el Parque Tar Pits de Carpinteria
Panel text
Durante decenas de miles de años, el asfalto natural ha brotado hacia la superficie aquí en Carpintería.

Este material a menudo denominado alquitrán proviene de un lago subterráneo de asfalto formado durante la época del Pleistoceno, hace entre unos 2,6 millones y 12.000 años. Hace millones de años, la vida marina y la materia orgánica murieron y se depositaron en el fondo marino, transformándose finalmente en petróleo bajo intensas condiciones de calor y presión. A medida que el alquitrán ascendía a través de las fisuras del suelo, formaba pozas pegajosas en la superficie que atraparon, en forma de fósiles, a las plantas y animales de la Edad de Hielo. Los Pozos de Alquitrán de Carpintería constituyen el segundo mayor afloramiento natural de asfalto de Norteamérica superado únicamente por los Pozos de Alquitrán de La Brea en Los Ángeles y es uno de los únicos cinco sitios de este tipo conocidos en todo el mundo.

Este flujo natural de alquitrán ha sido un recurso natural importante para los habitantes de esta región durante milenios. El pueblo chumash, cuyos antepasados han habitado este lugar desde hace al menos

11.000 años, utilizaba el asfalto local a menudo mezclado con otros materiales para impermeabilizar sus cestas y el *tomol*, sus canoas construidas con tablones. La abundancia de alquitrán, sumada a la destreza de los chumash en la construcción de canoas, llevó a los primeros exploradores españoles a bautizar esta zona como «La Carpintería» término que significa «el taller de carpintería» , en reconocimiento a la construcción de embarcaciones que observaron.

A finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX, el asfalto extraído de esta zona así como el suministrado por la Alcatraz Asphaltum Company, ubicada anteriormente en el actual el Parque Tar Pits se utilizó para pavimentar carreteras en todo el país y como sellador de techos, a medida que las comunidades experimentaban un crecimiento demográfico a principios de siglo.

El Parque Tar Pits preserva este singular paisaje natural. En este lugar, el alquitrán continúa burbujeando en ciertos puntos, ofreciendo a los visitantes la oportunidad de vislumbrar el entorno natural que sirvió de sustento tanto a la historia humana como al desarrollo inicial de la comunidad.

ATTACHMENT B
Proposed sign design

ATTACHMENT C
Map of proposed sign locations

Harbor seal & Tar Pits Park Interpretive
Signs
Jeanette Gant, PRCS Director
April 13, 2026

Approximate Sign Locations

Approximate Tar Pits Park Sign Location

Approximate Harbor Seal Sign Location

Approximate Beach End Signs Location

Beach End Sign – June 1 – November 30

Harbor Seal Sign – No QR Code

Harbor Seal Sign – QR Code
Cityofcarp.co/seals

Tar Pits Park Sign

Q & A

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Authorization for the City Manager to execute an Agreement with 19six Architects to provide consulting architecture and engineering design services for the Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with 19six Architects to provide consulting architecture and engineering design services for the Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $275,000.

Sample Motion: I move to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with 19six Architects to provide consulting architecture and engineering design services for the Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $275,000.
(The motion requires a roll call vote).

BACKGROUND
On May 27, 2025, the City Council received and filed the Community Pool Facility Condition Assessment prepared by consultant Counsilman-Hunsaker1. The final report identified multiple high-priority maintenance and capital improvement needs at the facility. The estimated cost to address the consultant’s recommendations—excluding renovations to the locker rooms and restrooms—was $969,382.95.

Public Works staff subsequently prepared an analysis and cost estimate for renovations to the locker rooms and restrooms, totaling approximately $235,390. The combined estimated cost for improvements to the pool facility, including locker room and restroom renovations, is $1,204,771.

On November 25, 2025, the City was awarded a $250,000 grant from the La Centra Sumerlin Foundation through the Santa Barbara Foundation, which serves as the City’s 1 https://carpinteria.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1638 Agenda Section: Administrative
Matters Agenda Item No.: 15
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

Agreement for Carpinteria Community Pool Project
April 13, 2026
2 fiscal sponsor for this project. The Community Access and Recreation Projects Fund (CARP Fund) was established in partnership with the Santa Barbara Foundation to enable eligibility for grant opportunities limited to nonprofit organizations. On March 2, 2026, an additional $50,000 grant was awarded to the CARP Fund by the Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation.

The City has also allocated $70,000 in its current budget for the Community Pool Improvements Project, including $59,000 from the Aquatics Development Impact Fee (DIF) and $11,000 from donations.

The purpose of this agenda item is to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with 19six Architects to consulting architecture and engineering design services for the Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $275,000.

DISCUSSION
On November 14, 2025, staff issued a Request for Proposals seeking qualified firms to provide architectural and engineering design services for the Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project. The RFP was directly emailed to 23 potential proposers and
To promote the RFP, a social media post was published on November 17, 2025. The post generated 2,387 views and 18 link clicks, indicating additional engagement with the RFP materials.

On February 12, 2026, the City received three (3) proposals from the following firms:
19six Architects
Andrew Goodwin Designs
SPH Architects
Staff conducted a qualifications based selection process in accordance with City and State guidelines. This process is consistent with California Government Code Section 4525 et seq., which governs procurement of professional services. Following evaluation, staff determined that 19six Architects was the most qualified and responsive firm, demonstrating a high level of relevant experience and technical expertise. Staff subsequently negotiated a fee and determined it to be fair and reasonable.

If approved, the agreement will authorize 19six Architects to complete the design and permitting phases of the project and provide construction support services, including oversight to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.

Agreement for Carpinteria Community Pool Project
April 13, 2026
3 The Agreement, including the scope of work and fee schedule, is provided in Attachment A. The term of the Agreement extends through completion of all services to the satisfaction of the City, but no later than April 30, 2028.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
maintain and improve public recreational facilities and infrastructure.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No Additional Funding Requested. $70,000 is included in the Adopted FY 2022-27 Capital Budget. Estimated total project cost is $1,204,771. Additional funding for Construction costs will be requested at the time of contract award depending on bids received.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The recommended action is consistent with California Government Code Section 4525 et seq. for the procurement of professional consulting services.

OPTIONS

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with 19six Architects to provide consulting design services in an amount not to exceed $275,000 for the Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project.

2. Do not approve the recommendation and provide alternative direction to staff.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING

1. Representatives from 19six Architects and subconsultants.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Agreement with 19six Architects
Staff contact:

Jeanette Gant,
Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services
(805) 755-4449, [email protected]
Signature

Agreement for Carpinteria Community Pool Project
April 13, 2026
4 Reviewed by: Ryan Kitnz, Assistant City Manager (805) 755-4400, [email protected] Signature Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature

ATTACHMENT A
Agreement with 19six Architects

AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES Agreement
the Day of Month , Year City
19six Architects ( Consultant Parties at Carpinteria, California, with reference to the following facts:

A. City has determined that it is necessary and appropriate to engage a design professional to carry out the services described herein; and
B. Consultant has represented itself as being fully qualified and available to perform the consultant services necessary to complete the work in a timely manner; and C. City desires to contract with Consultant and Consultant is willing to perform the consultant services, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. SERVICES.

1.1 Basic Services. City hereby retains Consultant to perform the services described and set forth in the attached Exhibit A Basic Services
as though set forth in full. Consultant hereby agrees to perform said services within the designated time frames and accepts this retention. Consultant shall complete the Basic Services according to a schedule of performance which is also set forth in Exhibit A. The Parties agree and acknowledge that time is of the essence in performance of this Agreement.

1.2 Additional Services. In addition to the Basic Services, City may elect to have Consultant perform additional services that are beyond the current scope of the Basic Services, but Additional Services
shall be mutually agreed to in advance and specified in a writing, which shall also specify Additional Services are referenced collectively a Services.

2. PERFORMANCE.

2.1 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall faithfully, competently and diligently perform the obligations and responsibilities required by this Agreement, applying best management practices and the same standards of care utilized by persons commonly engaged in providing similar services as are required of Consultant hereunder in meeting its obligations under this Agreement. Consultant shall not engage the assistance of subcontractors for performance of the Services unless previously agreed to in writing by the City.

2 2.2 Labor and Materials. Consultant shall furnish, at its own expense, all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation and services necessary for the successful completion of the Services. Consultant shall give its attention and supervision to the fulfillment of the provisions of this Agreement by its employees and subcontractors and shall be responsible for the timely performance of the Services required by this Agreement.

2.3 Review of Service. Consultant shall furnish City with reasonable opportunities from time to time to ascertain whether the Services of Consultant are being performed in accordance with this Agreement. All work done and materials furnished shall be subject to final review and approval by City; Consultant is not providing final approval or review, which is solely however, relieve Consultant of any of its obligations under this Agreement.

2.4 Contract Administration. The City Manager or his/her designee shall represent the City in all matters relating to the administration of this Agreement. The City Manager or his/her products submitted by Consultant and may execute all necessary documents to authorize Consultant to perform Additional Services as provided for herein.

2.5 Representations and Warranties. Consultant represents and warrants to City that: (i) its fulfillment of its obligations and, as applicable, performance the Services under this Agreement, will not violate any applicable or breach any contracts with third parties and (ii) it has the right, power and authority to fulfill its obligations, and, as applicable perform the Services, and enter into this Agreement; (iii) the Services contemplated hereunder will be performed by adequately trained, competent personnel, in a professional manner, with such personnel having the requisite skill and expertise necessary to perform and complete the Services in accordance with industry standards and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (iv) the Services and all deliverables provided hereunder will conform to the specifications agreed-to by the parties.

3. TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date first above written and shall continue until all Services to be provided by Consultant are completed to the satisfaction of the City, but in no event later than the Day of Month, Year; unless terminated earlier as provided for herein.

4. COMPENSATION.

4.1 Basic Services. For Basic Services, City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis, not to exceed amount of two hundred seventy five thousand dollars ($275,00) as full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and Services. This compensation shall be paid in accordance with the payment rates and schedule as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full, based on the actual time spent on the tasks and the actual price of the necessary materials.

4.2 Additional Services. Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement which are in addition to the Basic Services, unless such Additional Services are authorized in advance and in writing in the

3 method provided for herein. Consultant will submit fee estimates for such Additional Services upon request of City.

4.3 Invoices
outlining the items for which payment is requested. Payment to Consultant as to any (thirty) days of receipt of invoice. If City disputes any of Consultant's fees, it shall give written notice to Consultant within 30 (thirty) days of receipt of an invoice of such disputed fees.

4.4 Withholding. City reserves the right to withhold future payment to Consultant if any Consultant in writing of deficiencies believed to be substantially inadequate within thirty (30) days after receipt of product.

4.5 Taxes/Insurance/Licenses. Consultant shall be solely responsible for the payment of any state disability insurance, and any other taxes or insurance which Consultant is responsible for paying as an independent contractor under federal, state or local law. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant and any approved subcontractors performing Services under this Agreement shall have in full force and effect all licenses necessary for the performance of Services hereunder, including without limitation, business licensing from City, all at the sole cost of Consultant.

5. RECORDS. 5.1 Financial Records. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall also maintain adequate records of Services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of Services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible.

5.2 Access to Records. Consultant shall provide free access to the representatives of City or its designees at reasonable times to books and records as set forth in section 5.1; shall give City the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit City to make transcripts therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of four (4) years after receipt of final payment.

5.3 Original Records. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension of this Agreement, all completed and incomplete original agreements, data, documents, designs, drawings, exhibits, maps, models, computer files, reports, studies, surveys, notes, and other
Consultant
Work Product once the Consultant has received

4 payment. City may duplicate, disclose, disseminate, use, reuse or otherwise dispose of Consultant Work Product in whole or in part in any manner it deems appropriate, without the permission of Consultant. With respect to computer files, Consultant shall make available to the City, at Consultant's office and upon reasonable written request by City, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring and printing computer files. Consultant may retain copies of such Consultant Work Product as a part of its record of professional activity.

6. TERMINATION.

6.1 Termination Without Cause. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon ten (10) days prior written notice by the terminating party to the other party.

In the event of a termination, the date of termination shall be deemed to be the first business day occurring after the expiration of the notice period. Upon receipt of said notice, Consultant shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise.

6.2 Termination With Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement with cause, effective immediately upon written notice of such termination to the other party and failure of the breaching party to correct within five (5) days of receiving such notice, based upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

Material breach of this Agreement;
Cessation of Consultant to be licensed, as required;
Failure to substantially comply with any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation;
Filing by or against Consultant of any petition under any law for the relief of debtors; and,
Filing of a criminal complaint against Consultant for any crime, other than minor traffic offenses.

6.3 Performance Upon Termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, City shall pay Consultant for the outstanding balance owed for work performed up to the time of termination. Upon termination of the Agreement, Consultant shall submit an invoice to City as provided for herein and shall submit to the City all of its files for any billable or non-billable matters in which the Consultant is involved under the scope of this Agreement.

6.4 Termination Upon Mutual Consent. This agreement may also be terminated by mutual consent of the parties and in accordance with the terms and conditions of any plan of termination established by the parties. In the event of a termination by mutual consent, the date of termination shall be such date as is agreed upon by the parties. The parties may agree to suspend or terminate a portion of this Agreement and such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.

7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Except as explicitly provided in Exhibit E relating to claims by Consultant, if any dispute, claim or disagreement shall arise relative to the interpretation or

5 enforcement of this Agreement, the parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to settle the dispute, claim or disagreement. To this end, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties. If they do not reach such a solution within a period of thirty (30) days, then, upon notice by either party to the other, the dispute, claim or disagreement shall be submitted to final, binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator shall have the authority to assess arbitration costs and expenses against either or both parties. The decision in the arbitration shall be binding on all parties, and judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

8. INSURANCE. Consultant shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in the attached Exhibit C, which is incorporated by this reference as though set forth in full.

9. INDEMNIFICATION. Indemnification for Professional Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and any of its officials, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses fees and costs of defense (collectively, arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant and its agents, employees, subcontractors, consultants or assigns.

10. RELEASE OF INFORMATION.

10.1 Confidentiality. All information gained by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released except to the City, directly or indirectly, by Consultant without City's prior written authorization. Consultant, its officers, employees, subcontractors or sub-consultants shall not voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the Services performed under this Agreement unless requested by the City Attorney or authorized in writing by the City Manager. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided that Consultant shall give City prompt written notice of any such court order or subpoena. The provisions of this Paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

10.2 Notice and Cooperation. Consultant shall promptly notify the City Manager and City Attorney in writing if Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or subconsultants are served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court related Services. City has no obligation to, but may exercise discretion to represent Consultant and/or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide the City an opportunity to review any response to

6 discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, City's right to review any such response does not grant or imply a right of City to control, direct, dictate or rewrite said response.

11. RELATIONSHIP TO CITY.

11.1 Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent contractor. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees or agents are in any manner officers, employees or agents of City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatever against City, or bind City in any manner.

11.2 No Employee Privileges. No City employee benefits shall be available to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages or other compensation to Consultant for performing Services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to Consultant for injury or sickness arising out of performing Services hereunder.

11.3 Consultant Duty to City. Consultant understands and agrees that its responsibility to provide complete and accurate Services is owed solely to City and that its accountability under this contract shall likewise be solely to City and not to any City applicants or any other third person or entity.

11.4 Interest of Consultant. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it presently has no interests, and covenants that it shall not acquire any interests, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict with the performance of the services to be provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no subcontractor or employee having such an interest shall be employed by Consultant. Consultant certifies that no one who has or will have any financial interest under this Agreement is: (a) an officer or employee of City, or (b). an officer or employee of the applicant and any of its consultants. Consultant agrees to comply with any applicable conflict of interest code.

11.5 Undue Influence. Consultant declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of City in connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement or financial inducement. No officer or employee of City will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from Consultant or any officer, employee or agent of Consultant, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement. Violation of this Section shall be a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity.

11.6 Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of the

7 City and the Consultant and will not confer any rights upon any person not expressly a party to this Agreement.

12. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

12.1 Assignment of Rights. Contractor agrees to assign City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act or under the Cartwright Act arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to this Agreement.

12.2 Further Assurances. City and Consultant each agree to cooperate with one another, to use their best efforts, to act in good faith, and to promptly perform such acts and execute such documents or instruments as are reasonably necessary and proper to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

12.3 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of service if personally served or on the second day after mailing if mailed by first-class mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:

To City: To Consultant:

Michael Ramirez, City Manager Rosa Alvarado
City of Carpinteria 19six Architects
5775 Carpinteria Avenue 802 East Cota Street, Suite A
Carpinteria, CA 93013-2698 Santa Barbara, CA 93103
P: (805) 684-5405 P:(805)963-1955
F: (805) 684-5304
Any party may change their address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving the other party written notice of the new address in the above manner.

12.4 Legal Responsibilities. Consultant shall keep itself informed of state, federal and laws and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its Service pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant shall reasonably observe and comply with such laws and regulations. The City and its officers and employees shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of the Consultant to comply with this Section.

12.5 Licenses. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall have in full force and effect, all licenses required by law for the performance of services described in this Agreement.

12.6 Labor Conditions. City is a public entity in the state of California, and therefore, City and Consultant are subject to the provisions of the Government Code and the Labor Code of the state of California. All provisions of law applicable to public contracts and/or this Agreement are incorporated herein by this reference and are made a part of this Agreement

8 to the same extent as if they were fully stated in the Agreement and shall be complied with by Consultant.

12.7 Labor Requirements. Consultant shall abide by all federal and California laws and regulations regarding wages, including, without limitation, the Fair Labor Standards Act , and require Consultant to pay the general prevailing wage rates. The California statutory provisions for penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages will be enforced and the statutory provisions for penalties for failure to comply wage and hour laws will be enforced. In addition, Consultant is required to comply with the statutory requirements relating to employment of apprentices. Consultant also must law.
before beginning work as set forth in the attached Exhibit D set forth in full. Additionally, Consultant is required to comply with all statutory requirements relating to certified payroll records, including the maintenance of the records, their certification, and their availability for inspection.

12.8 Discrimination. No person shall be excluded from employment in the performance of this Agreement on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or place of national origin. Consultant shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws relating to equal employment opportunity rights.

12.9 Assignment. Consultant shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without prior written consent of City, which shall have the sole discretion to consent to any proposed assignment. Because of the personal nature of the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement, only Consultant shall perform the services described in this Agreement.

12.10 Waiver. No waiver of a provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar. No waiver shall constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.

12.11 Force Majeure. Neither Consultant nor City shall be liable for any delays resulting from circumstances or causes beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, fire or other casualty, act of God, strike or labor dispute, war or other violence, or any law, order or requirement of any governmental agency or authority.

12.12 Construction of Terms. All parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed according to their plain meaning and shall not be construed in favor or against either of the parties. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby. In the event of any provision shall be adjudged invalid, void or unenforceable, the parties hereto agree to enter into a supplemental agreement to effectuate the intent of the parties and the purposes of this Agreement.

9 12.13 Controlling Law. The City and Consultant understand and agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and also govern the interpretation of this Agreement, with venue proper only in the County of Santa Barbara, State of California.

12.14 Authorization. All officers and individuals executing this and other documents on behalf of the respective parties hereby certify and warrant that they have the capacity and have been duly authorized to execute said documents on behalf of the entities indicated.

12.15 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with its attached exhibits, which are incorporated herein by this reference, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the parties. This Agreement may be altered, amended or modified only by a supplemental writing executed by the parties to this Agreement and by no other means.

Each party waives any future right to claim, contest, or assert that this Agreement was modified, canceled, superseded, or changed by any oral agreement, course of conduct, waiver or estoppel.

12.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall remain in full force and effect as to each party.

12.17 Severability. In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, then the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated, and each such term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement at the place and as of the date first written above.
"CITY" "CONSULTANT"
City of Carpinteria 19six Architects
By:______________________________ By:_______________________________ Michael Ramirez, City Manager Rosa Alvarado, Principal-In-Charge APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

City of Carpinteria City of Carpinteria
By:________________________________ By:________________________________ Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC, City Clerk Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Acting as City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria

10 EXHIBIT A

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, professional architectural, engineering, and consulting services to support the evaluation, design and construction administration for the Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project.

Services will include:

Review of existing conditions and facility assessment documents Development of conceptual and schematic design to define project scope Preparation of construction cost estimates
The completion of design, permitting, bidding and construction administration services for improvements to the pool, locker rooms/restrooms, administrative building, ancillary facilities and associated site improvements.

The scope outlined below summarizes the minimum services required.

1. Preconstruction Services
Task 1.1 Review of Current Documents and Site Conditions Review Facility Condition Assessment and existing drawings.

Inspect pool complex to assess the condition of structures, roof, HVAC, lighting, electrical systems, pool equipment, and chemical storage/mixing procedures.

Task 1.2
Consultant shall evaluate whether the project is subject to DSA jurisdiction. If applicable, Consultant shall prepare and submit all required documentation for DSA review, back-check, and certification, and shall coordinate directly with DSA staff.

Consultant shall prepare any required documentation for CEQA compliance and assist the City in obtaining environmental clearance if warranted.

Consultant shall coordinate with Carpinteria Unified School District staff on site planning, access, security, and construction phasing.

Consultant shall integrate CALGreen, Title 24, and sustainable design elements (energy-efficient equipment, solar heating, water conservation, pervious surfaces).

Review and submit to DSA the phasing and safety plan to address construction adjacent to an operating middle school campus.

Task 1.3 Evaluate Energy and Green Technology Opportunities Assess design features for energy efficiency, including pervious surfaces, energy-efficient pool equipment, HVAC, lighting, and solar heating for pool, water heater, and office buildings.

Task 1.4 Evaluate Safety and Accessibility Upgrades
Review current operations and accessibility assessment results.

11 Identify and incorporate improvements for safety and accessibility.

Task 1.5 Basis of Design Technical Memorandum
Consolidate the findings and recommendations of Tasks 1.1 through 1.4 into a Draft Technical Memorandum (TM) outlining the scope of project design elements recommended for improvement as the basis for design.

Produce rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) cost estimates in the Draft TM for project design elements deemed by the City to be a priority and comprise the initial basis of the project scope.

Priority elements include the following:
o Sump drain covers (if determined to be near the end of their lifespan). o Replacement of pool markings (in conjunction with replacement of cantilevered portion of the pool deck).
o Improvements to existing grab rails.
o Improvements to existing starting blocks and lane line equipment. o Safety equipment and signage improvements.
o Replacement of cantilevered deck section over gutter. o
o Pump and VFD improvements.
o Chemical treatment improvements.
o Electrical system improvements.

In addition, produce ROM cost estimates for project design elements that may be elective o Replacement of all deck surfaces in addition to replacement of the cantilevered deck over the pool gutter.
o Replacement of pool inlet covers versus securing pool inlet fasteners with PVC glue. o Creation of a family/gender-neutral restroom in addition to the renovations and improvements needed to bring the facility into CBC, DSA, and ADA compliance versus not providing a family/gender-neutral restroom.
o Renovation of the office flooring and relocation of the front desk versus exclusion of these improvements.
o Replacement of the filter system versus deferring to replacement at a later date. o Replacement of the pool heating system versus deferring to replacement at a later date.

Upon City review, comment, and decision-making, finalize the Technical Memorandum as the basis for final design.

Task 1. 6Project Schedule
The Proposer shall develop a comprehensive project schedule that includes all major milestones for design, planning, permitting, bidding, construction, and reopening of the swimming pool facility.

At a minimum, the schedule shall: o Identify key design, permitting, and construction milestones. o Target pool closure for construction: January 2027 Target pool reopening: On or before April 2027 o Identify assumptions related to construction phasing, if applicable.

12 o Consider operational impacts, including pool programming, staff relocation, and continuity of services during closure. o Provide the proposed schedule early in the project to support City program planning, communications, and coordination. o Proposers may recommend alternative approaches or phasing strategies that meet or Task 1.7 Probable Construction Cost Estimate
Develop professional construction cost estimates at schematic (100%), 60% design development, and 90% construction documents stages.

Identify refinements to help ensure projects remain within budget.

Task 1.8 Project Bid Documents
Prepare schematic, design development, and construction drawings using City title block standards.

Submit drawings electronically (PDF) at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion.

Develop technical specifications (Divisions 1 48) and submit electronically (Word).

Coordinate with City for design review and third-party plan check.

Task 1.9 Furnishings, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E)
Identify all FF&E for the facility.

Include any items recommended for procurement outside the construction contract in specifications.

Task 1.10 Bidding Phase
Attend pre-bid meeting.

Assist with bidder questions and prepare addendum responses.

2. Construction Administration Services
Task 2.1 Contract Administration
Attend preconstruction meeting and weekly project progress meetings.

Review and return submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.

Conduct periodic site visits and certify contractor record/as-built drawings.

Task 2.2 Contractor Claims and Change Orders
Assist with negotiation of claims.

Prepare design modifications and clarifications.

Provide written responses, and assist with arbitration or litigation if needed.

Task 2.3 Project Closeout
Prepare punch list and conduct final walkthrough.

Verify completeness and accuracy of contractor record drawings.

3. Project Management

13 Task 3.1 Project Administration
Organize and coordinate project personnel and subconsultants.

Monitor project budget, schedule, and task progress.

Maintain project files and perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Task 3.2 Progress Meetings
Conduct pre-design kickoff meeting.

Facilitate monthly progress meetings and distribute agendas/minutes.

Deliverables:

Project files
Monthly progress reports
Agendas and minutes

4. Preliminary Design
Provide multi-discipline design services for pool, bathhouse, and related amenities.

Design mechanical and electrical systems (filtration, water supply, drainage, lighting, electrical distribution).

Submit design documents and cost estimates at milestones: 30% (schematic), 60% (design development), and 90% (construction documents).

Revise documents per City/agency feedback.

Submit project documents for permitting with City and Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.

Prepare bid documents and assist City during bidding.

5. Final Design
Task 5.1 Bid Documents (100%)
Prepare final plans, technical specifications, and front-end documents.

Revise based on City and constructability/biddability review.

Task 5.2 Final Estimate
Prepare final 100% construction cost estimate.

Revise based on City and independent reviews.

Deliverables:

Final bid documents
Final construction cost estimate

6. Design Support Services During Construction
Task 6.1 Bidding Support
Prepare bidder clarifications and addenda.

Revise bid documents for addenda.

City manages advertisement, distribution, and bid evaluation.

14 Task 6.2 Conformed Plans and Specifications
Incorporate all issued addenda into conformed plans and specifications.

Task 6.3 Construction Administration & Observation
Lead construction meetings and manage documentation.

Monitor construction schedule, conduct weekly inspections, and review submittals/RFIs.

Prepare design revisions as needed.

Ensure compliance with ADA, building codes, and regulations.

Provide periodic site visits and observation reports.

Excludes contractor means, methods, site conditions, safety, or supervision.

Task 6.4 Record Drawings and Closeout
Prepare record drawings from as-built documents.

Assist in punch list development.

Provide closeout services, including O&M manuals, warranties, and staff training.

Provide an asset management inventory with asset operational and specification data and a system map in GIS format.

Deliverables:

Bidder clarifications and addenda
Conformed plans and specifications
Submittal and shop drawing reviews
RFI responses
Revised design documents
Observation reports (weekly/periodic)
Monthly progress reports
Final punch list
Completion report
Record drawings (hard and digital copies)
Final project documentation submitted to City

15 EXHIBIT B

PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The total fixed fee for the schematic design phase is $64,200, based on an estimated level of effort totaling 300 hour hours, approximately 100 hours by 19six Architects and 200 hours by subconsultants.

The fee for the remaining design and construction-related phases, including Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), Division of the State Architect (DSA) review and certification (if applicable), Bidding, and Construction Administration (CA), shall be calculated as a percentage of construction cost, totaling 14.9%.

All expenses associated with printing for meetings and city approval, and travel and incidental expenses within 60 miles of the project site have been accounted for in the base fee. If any reimbursable expenses do arise, Architect shall notify the city and get authorization prior to incurring said expense.

Bid set printing for plans and specs shall be paid directly by the City to the print vendor. Bid set printing includes plans and specifications for: Contractor(s), Owner, Testing Lab (as applicable) and Inspector.

Consultant will bill the City monthly based on percentage complete basis. Payment ill be made within 30 days of billing date.

16 EXHIBIT C

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, Consultant will maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Consultant will use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth here, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so. Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to City in excess of the limits and coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to City.

Consultant shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:
policy form CG 00 01 or the exact equivalent. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. There shall be no cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 (Any Auto) or the exact equivalent. Limits are subject to review, but in no event to be less than $1,000,000 per accident. If Consultant owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general on this project, Consultant shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.

Workers Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance (Over Primary) if used to meet limit requirements, shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Any such coverage provided under an umbrella liability policy shall include a drop down provision providing primary coverage above a maximum $25,000 self-insured retention for liability not covered by primary but covered by the umbrella. Coverage shall olicy limits. Policy shall
by the insured first. There shall be no cross liability exclusion precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another. Coverage shall be applicable to City for injury to employees of Consultant, subconsultants or others involved in the Work. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of City following receipt of proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written on a policy form policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. The policy must s duty to defend. The policy
retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this agreement.

17 Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are admitted carriers in the state of California and with an A.M. Bests rating of A- or better and a minimum financial size VII.

General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Consultant. Consultant and City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by Consultant:

1. Consultant agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insureds City, its officials, employees, volunteers and agents, using standard ISO endorsement No. CG 2010-0413. Consultant also agrees to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.

2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall prohibit Consultant, or agrees to waive subrogation rights against City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.

3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations limits the application of such insurance coverage.

4. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing.

5. No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate soany contractor or subcontractor.

6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction

7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of insurance liability policy, shall be delivered to City at or prior to the execution of this Agreement. In the event such proof of any insurance is not delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this or any other agreement and to pay the premium. Any premium so paid by City shall be charged to and promptly paid by Consultant or deducted from sums due Consultant, at City option.

8. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 (thirty) days notice to City of any cancellation of coverage. Consultant agrees to require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, certificate.

18 9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this agreement that all insurance coverage required to be provided by Consultant or any subcontractor, is intended to apply first and on a primary, non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self insurance available to City.

10. Consultant agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.

11. Consultant agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow any contractor, subcontractor, Architect, Engineer or other entity or person in any way involved in the performance of work on the project contemplated by this agreement to selfcoverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time the City shall review options with the Consultant, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions.

12. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change.

If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to City.

13. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement.

14. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard.

15. Consultant will renew the required coverage annually as long as City or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this Agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the Agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until City executes a written statement to that effect.

16. Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage.

Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or additional insured endorsement as required in these specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to City within five days of the expiration of the coverages.

17. under this Agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its employees, officials and agents.

19 18. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits or other requirements nor as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-inclusive.

19. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this agreement and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as such.

20. The requirements in this Section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Section.

21. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge City or Consultant for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements.

There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.

22. Agreement.

23. Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Consultant arising out of the work performed under this agreement. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City.

20 EXHIBIT D
The Consultant is required to sign and file a statement acknowledging its obligation to secure payment of

21 I, Rosa Alvarado
before beginning work.
19six Architects

By:__________________________
Rosa Alvarado, Principal-In-Charge

Dated:________________________

22 EXHIBIT E

RESOLUTION OF CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS
The following pertains to Public Contract Code Sections 20104 through 20104.6 (Resolution of Construction Claims)

1. This article applies to all public works claims of three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000) or less which arise between a contractor and a local agency.

2. This article shall not apply to any claims resulting from a contract between a contractor and a public agency when the public agency has elected to resolve any disputes pursuant to Article

7.1 (commencing with Section 10240) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.

3. means works as defined in Section 1101 but does not include any work or improvement contracted for by the state or the Regents of the University of California.

4. means a separate demand by the contractor for (a) a time extension, (b) payment of money or damages arising from work done by, or on behalf of, the contractor pursuant to the contract for a public work and payment of which is not otherwise expressly provided for or the claimant is not otherwise entitled to, or (c) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the local agency.

5. The provisions of this article or a summary thereof shall be set forth in the plans or specifications for any work which may give rise to a claim under this article.

6. This article applies only to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 1991.

7. For any claim subject to this Agreement, the following requirements apply:
a. The claim shall be in writing and include the documents necessary to substantiate the claim. Claims must be filed on or before the date of final payment. Nothing in this subdivision is intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided by contract for the filing of claims. b. (1) For claims of less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the City shall respond in writing to any written claim within 45 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the claim, any additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses to the claim the City may have against the claimant.
(2) If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of the City and the claimant.

23 (3) The written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted to the claimant within 15 days after receipt of the further documentation or within a period of time no greater than that taken by the claimant in producing the additional information, whichever is greater.
c. (1) For claims of over fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and less than or equal to three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000), the City shall respond in writing to all written claims within 60 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the claim, any additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses to the claim the City may have against the claimant. (2) If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of the City and the claimant. (3) The written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted to the claimant within 30 days after receipt of the further documentation, or within a period of time no greater than that taken by the claimant in producing the additional information or requested documentation, whichever is greater. d. If the claimant disputes the written response, or the City fails to respond within the time prescribed, the claimant may so notify the City, in writing, either within 15 days of receipt of the response or within 15 days of the failure to respond within the time prescribed, respectively, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon a demand, the City shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute. e. Following the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion remains in dispute, the claimant may file a claim as provided in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. For purposes of those provisions, the running of the period of time within which a claim must be filed shall be tolled from the time the claimant submits his or her written claim pursuant to subdivision (a) until the time that claim is denied as a result of the meet and confer process, including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer process.
f. This article does not apply to tort claims and nothing in this article is intended nor shall be construed to change the time periods for filing tort claims or actions specified by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.

The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve claims subject to this article:

8. Within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days, following the filing or responsive pleadings, the court shall submit the matter to nonbinding mediation unless waived by mutual stipulation of both parties. The mediation process shall provide for the selection within 15 days by both

24 parties of a disinterested third person as mediator, shall be commenced within 30 days of the submittal, and shall be concluded within 15 days from the commencement of the mediation unless a time requirement is extended upon a good cause showing to the court or by stipulation of both parties. If the parties fail to select a mediator within the 15-day period, any party may petition the court to appoint the mediator.

9. (a) If the matter remains in dispute, the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding Section 1141.11 of that code. The Civil Discovery Act (Title 4 (commencing with Section 2016.010) of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure) shall apply to any proceeding brought under this subdivision consistent with the rules pertaining to judicial arbitration.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon stipulation of the parties, arbitrators appointed for purposes of this article shall be experienced in construction law, and, upon stipulation of the parties, mediators and arbitrators shall be paid necessary and reasonable hourly rates of pay not to exceed their customary rate, and such fees and expenses shall be paid equally by the parties, except in the case of arbitration where the arbitrator, for good cause, determines a different division. In no event shall these fees or expenses be paid by state or county funds.
(c) In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, any party who after receiving an arbitration award requests a trial de novo but does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under that chapter, pay the fees of the other party arising out of the trial de novo.

10. The court may, upon request by any party, order any witnesses to participate in the mediation or arbitration process.

11. The City shall not fail to pay money as to any portion of a claim which is undisputed except as otherwise provided in the contract.

12. In any suit filed under Section 20104.4, the City shall pay interest at the legal rate on any arbitration award or judgment. The interest shall begin to accrue on the date the suit is filed in a court of law.

13. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 7201, the City may not retain greater than five (5%) percent of contract price.

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Resolution No. 6448, Approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fiscal Year 2026/27 Project List.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 6448, approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fiscal Year 2026/27 Project List.

Sample Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. 6448, as read by title only.

BACKGROUND
On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB 1), which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 increased fuel excise taxes, diesel fuel sales taxes, and vehicle registration fees to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs for state highways and local streets and roads.

On November 1, 2017, the State Controller (Controller) began depositing various portions of SB 1 funding into the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). A percentage of the RMRA funding is apportioned by formula to eligible local agencies (e.g., cities and counties) pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 2032(h). The Controller apportions RMRA funds on a monthly basis to eligible local agencies using a process and system similar to that of Highway Users Tax Account apportionments. RMRA funding is continuously apportioned and is not provided on a reimbursement basis.

SB 1 emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the delivery of To be eligible for RMRA funding, local agencies
must provide annual RMRA project reports to the California Transportation Commission (Commission). The Commission first receives the project lists, determines completeness and compliance with basic statutory requirements, and finally approves and submits a statewide list to the Controller for local agencies that are eligible to receive RMRA funding apportionments.

Agenda Section: Administrative Matters
Agenda Item No.: 16
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

Resolution No. 6448 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account FY 2026/27 Project List April 13, 2026

The purpose of this agenda matter is for the City Council to consider adopting Resolution No. 6448, granting approval of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 RMRA project list for submittal to the Commission.

DISCUSSION
RMRA funds must be used for road maintenance and rehabilitation, safety projects, railroad grade separations, traffic control devices, complete street components including active transportation purposes such as pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and stormwater projects. RMRA funds may also be used to satisfy a match requirement in order to obtain state and/or federal funds for projects. The key requirements for use of RMRA funds are as follows:

A list of projects that are proposed to be funded with RMRA funds must be submitted to the Commission. All projects proposed to receive funding must be adopted by resolution by the at a regular public
meeting.

For each fiscal year in which RMRA funds are received and expended, local agencies must submit to the Commission a report that details the expenditure of all RMRA funds.

A local agency receiving an apportionment of RMRA funds is required to sustain a maintenance of effort (also known as MOE) by spending at least the annual average of its general fund expenditures for street, road, and highway purposes from the local agency
By July 1, 2026, local agencies receiving RMRA funds must follow guidelines developed by the California Workforce Development Board that address participation and investment in or partnership with new or existing preapprenticeship training programs. These programs focus on outreach to women, minority participants, underrepresented subgroups, formerly incarcerated individuals, and local residents to access training and employment opportunities.

Project List Submittal
The project list must include project descriptions including the general location of each project, estimated schedules of
each project. Local agencies may include project information for future fiscal years but are expected to update the project list, as needed, every fiscal year prior to submittal to the Commission. Resolution No. 6448, as provided in Attachment A, shows the project list as Exhibit 1. The project list proposes to use Fiscal Year 2026/27 RMRA funding allocation for two capital projects, namely the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project and 2023 Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project, respectively.

Local agencies must submit a project list and supporting documentation by July 1st of each year to the Commission. All materials must be submitted in electronic format by

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using the online submittal tool. After reviewing submittals for completeness, the Commission reports to the Controller regarding the jurisdictions that are eligible to receive RMRA funding. Upon receipt of the list from the Commission, the Controller apportions funds to the local agencies that are included in the list. All project lists and supporting documentation, as submitted by the local agencies, will be posted on
Project Expenditure Reporting and Auditing
For each fiscal year in which an apportionment of RMRA funds is received, and upon expenditure of funds, local agencies must submit documentation to the Commission detailing the expenditure of those funds and include a description and location of each completed project, the amount of funds expended on the project, the completion date, and the estimated useful life of the project. The project expenditure reporting process provides an opportunity for local agencies to report on the progress and expenditures associated with multi-year projects that are not yet complete. Local agencies must also submit a Completed and In-Progress Project Report by December 1st of each year to the Commission. The report must also be submitted in electronic format to the Commission.

Upon receipt of project expenditure reports, Commission staff reviews submittals to ensure completeness. All completed project expenditure reports, as submitted by the local agencies, will be posted to the Commis analyzes
the completed project expenditure reports and aggregates the project information to provide both statewide and local level summary information. This information is then posted to within a month of the program update being
delivered at the Commission meeting in January of each year and included in the . The statewide fuel taxes imposed via SB1 are charged on a per gallon basis. The proceeds are affected by the volume of fuel sales rather than the price of fuel, which tends to be more volatile. Based on the California Department of Finance statewide revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2026/27, the City is expecting to receive an estimated $368,717 of RMRA funds, which is an increase of 6.94% over the current -cycle
budget process for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
The requirements for use of RMRA funds are codified in California Streets and Highways Code Sections 2034, 2036, 2037, and 2038.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City is projected to receive approximately $368,717 in RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2026/27, representing an increase of 6.94% over the current fiscal year. These

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funds are restricted for eligible transportation uses and are programmed through the required.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The recommendation is consistent with state law in order for the City to receive RMRA revenue allocations.

OPTIONS
The City Council could choose to:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 6448, approving the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fiscal Year 2026/27 Project List. (Staff recommendation)

2. Amend the proposed project list as determined appropriate.

3. The City Council could choose to not approve the recommendation and direct staff as determined appropriate; however, without an adopted resolution and project list, the City would not receive RMRA funds in Fiscal Year 2026/27. This would represent a loss of revenue for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation projects.

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

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Resolution No. 6448
Staff contact:

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

John L. Ilasin, Public Works Director
(805) 880-3402; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by:

Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
(805) 755-4448; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by:

Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4400; [email protected] Signature

ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 6448

RESOLUTION No. 6448

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARPINTERIA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multimodal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of Carpinteria are aware of the projects proposed for funding in the City and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City must adopt a list of all projects proposed to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City will receive an estimated $368,717 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026/27 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the ninth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and these funds enable the City to better maintain and rehabilitate public streets, roads and sidewalks, add active transportation infrastructure, and improve drainage infrastructure throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public meeting on April 13, 2026, to ensure public input is included in the process of determining priorities/projects for inclusion on the project list; and
WHEREAS, the -wide Pavement Condition Index is currently a 57 fair and the City seeks to improve the overall quality of its roadway pavement system by delivering a greater frequency of pavement management projects; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in City streets, roads and public parking infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

Resolution No. 6448

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The Fiscal Year 2026/27 list of projects planned to be funded with the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues is listed in the attached Exhibit 1.

SECTION 3. The City affirms the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation apportionments received will be used towards the Fiscal Year 2026/27 list of projects shown in the attached Exhibit 1 and the associated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation expenses will be reported on as required by statute and the . PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on April 13, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S):

NOES: COUNCILMEMBER(S):

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER(S):

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER(S):
________________________
Mayor, City of Carpinteria
ATTEST:
____________________________ Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria held on April 13, 2026. ___________________________
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk, City of Carpinteria

Resolution No. 6448

APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP acting as
City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria

EXHIBIT 1 TO
RESOLUTION NO. 6448

Exhibit 1 to Resolution No. 6448 Minimum Maximum Carpinteria Ave Bridge Replacement Project Bridge Replacement Carpinteria Avenue Bridge over Carpinteria Creek. 20 50 October 2026 through October 2027 2023 Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Arbol Verde Street (from Fiesta Drive Intersection to Concha Loma Drive) Carnation Place (from End to Aragon Drive) Eleanor Drive (from Sterling Avenue to Chaney Avenue) La Quinta Drive (from East End to Santa Monica Road) Verano Drive (from North End to Santa Monica Road) Calle Rey Mar (from Arbol Verde Street to End) Concha Loma Drive (from Arbol Verde Street to Calle Ocho) Holly Avenue (from Sawyer Avenue to Carpinteria Avenue) Malibu Drive (from Sterling Avenue to West End) Malibu Drive (from Linden Avenue to Sterling Avenue) Sawyer Avenue (from Linden Avenue to Holly Avenue) Vallecito Court (from Vallecito Place to West End) Vallecito Place (from Vallecito Road to Ogan Road) Vallecito Road (from Vallecito Place to Ogan Road) Vallecito Road (from Ogan Road to Via Real) 5 20 July 2026 through December 2026 SB 1 Project List to Utilize FY 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Revenues Estimated Useful Life (years) Project Title Project Description Project Location Estimated Project Schedule

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Land Transfer Agreement for the Rincon Gateway Property from the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County to the City; Deed of Conservation Easement for the Rincon Gateway Property by the City in Favor of the Land Trust; and, Amended and Restated Rincon Bluffs Preserve Endowment Agreement

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 6449, approving the Rincon Gateway Baseline Conditions Report and authorizing the Mayor to execute the following documents:
(1) Land Transfer Agreement for the Rincon Gateway Property from the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County to the City;
(2) Deed of Conservation Easement for the Rincon Gateway Property by the City in Favor of the Land Trust; and the
(3) Amended and Restated Rincon Bluffs Preserve Endowment Agreement. (Motion requires a roll call vote.)

BACKGROUND
For over 20 years, the City, in coordination with community partners, has acquired and conserved bluff property for Open Space use and enjoyment. As part of this ongoing effort, the City envisions the bluff properties will be connected by trails extending from , expanding passive
recreation opportunities, ensuring long term conservation of habitat, and completing a section of the California Coastal Trail (Carpinteria Coastal Vista Trail).

Bluffs I
On or about August 14, 2000, the City purchased the 51.4 acre Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve (also known as Bluffs I ) for roughly $330,000 from the Land Trust of Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 17
Council Meeting Date: April 13, 2026

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Santa Barbara County (“Land Trust”). In partnership with the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs, the Land Trust successfully raised $4.5 million for acquisition of the land. The effort also raised sufficient money to establish a $500,000 endowment fund to offset costs for property maintenance, and the City and Land Trust entered into an Endowment Fund agreement at that time (Carpinteria Bluffs Endowment Agreement).

The endowment contributes to care, maintenance and upkeep of the nature preserve on an annual basis when the endowment meets certain earning requirements.

Approximately twenty years later, on or about June 8, 20201, the City and Land Trust entered into a First Amendment to the Carpinteria Bluffs Endowment Agreement for purposes of improving transparency in managing the fund.

Bluffs III
In 2016, the Land Trust initiated a $7.9 million fundraising campaign to purchase and endow the “Rincon Bluffs Preserve” (also known as “Bluffs III”), a 21.65-acre portion of the Carpinteria Bluffs area that overlooks Rincon Point (APN 001-210-020 and 001-210- 024). The following year (2017), the Land Trust raised the funds needed to complete the purchase of the property and endow its long-term maintenance.

On November 12, 2019 the City Council authorized the Mayor to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement of the Rincon Bluffs Preserve2.

On or about March 9, 2020, the City and Land Trust entered into a Rincon Bluffs Preserve Endowment Agreement to establish terms for use of endowment funds totaling one million dollars. The Rincon Bluffs Preserve Endowment Fund is managed by the same subcommittee of the Land Trust that manages the Carpinteria Bluffs Endowment Fund (the Carpinteria Bluffs Endowment Fund Committee).

On or about March 27, 2020, the City purchased the Bluffs III property from the Land Trust and immediately thereafter granted the Land Trust a Conservation Easement over the land, ensuring passive recreational use in perpetuity. Together with the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, the property represents 73-acres of conserved bluff habitat in the City.

DISCUSSION
Rincon Gateway
In January 2025, the Land Trust purchased certain real property commonly referred to as the “Rincon Gateway,” which consists of 2.4 acres across three parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers 001-210-013, -016, and -023) in the southeastern-most part of the 1 chromeextension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://carpinteria.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id= 2&clip_id=634&meta_id=51122
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County adjacent to Rincon Beach Park and Rincon Bluffs Preserve. The property is located at 6555 Carpinteria Avenue, approximately 1.5 miles east of Carpinteria City Hall.

The purpose of this agenda item is for the Council to consider acceptance of the Rincon Gateway property , and ensure long-term conservation and maintenance of the Property through a Conservation Easement and inclusion in the Rincon Bluffs Preserve Endowment Agreement.

Resolution No. 6449, (Attachment A), approves the Rincon Gateway Baseline Inventory Report, which describes the condition of the Property, and gives the Mayor the authority to accept and sign the following documents:

1. Land Transfer Agreement -210-013, 16, & 23)
Per the agreement, the Land Trust will transfer fee title of the Property to the City, subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Once both parties sign the agreement, the parties would open escrow, and the City would begin its due diligence process. Assuming the City does not terminate the agreement during the due diligence period, the parties would proceed to closing, and, upon closing, the City would become the fee owner of the Property. The proposed Land Transfer Agreement is Exhibit 1 to the Resolution (Attachment A) and is Bluffs III.

2. Deed of Conservation Easement
on the same day
the Grant Deed transferring the Property from the Land Trust to the City is recorded), the City would grant a conservation easement over the Property to the Land Trust. The purpose of the easement is to protect mutually agreed upon Conservation Values in perpetuity. The form of the Deed of Conservation as Exhibit 2 to the Resolution and is
III.

3. Rincon Gateway Baseline Inventory Report
In September 2025, the Land Trust prepared the Rincon Gateway Baseline physical and ecological setting, historical land use, current features and biological resources. This is part of the due diligence package prepared coincident with the Land Transfer Agreement and Deed of Conservation Easement and is attached to the latter.

4. Amended and Restated Endowment Agreement
Agreement is amending the Rincon Bluffs Preserve Endowment Agreement (Amended and Restated Endowment Agreement). Property management for the