Carpinteria City Council
June 22, 2026

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

Dollars ($100,000.00) term life insurance policy. Coverage above $50,000 is subject to taxation to the employee under IRS regulations.
c. In accordance with IRS regulations, the value of employer-paid group term life insurance coverage exceeding Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) shall be treated as taxable income to the employee.
c.d.Retirees: Employees retiring with 20 years or more of continuous service with the City and enrolled in the City's group life insurance program at the time of retirement, may continue to be covered in the City's group life insurance program at City expense for a life benefit of $10,000. Extended coverage will not include AD&D benefits.

8.2 HEALTH INSURANCE:

The City will maintain the current health insurance program with the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMCHA) pursuant to Government Code Section 22850. The health insurance program shall be available to all regular full-time employees and retirees The City will contribute the PEMHCA statutory minimum on behalf of each participant in the program. The PEMHCA statutory minimum for 20236 is $151162 per month, and changes each year in accordance with Government Code section 22892(b). In addition, the City shall make contributions to a flexible spending cafeteria plan in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 125 for all active employees, and to a health savings account for all retirees as follows:
a. Each eligible employee or retiree may select afrom the health insurance carrier providing coverage in the Carpinteria plans available through CalPERS and offered in geographic service area, as defined and provided by PERS and currently in effect and on file in the City Human Resources Office. b. The City will contribute the full premium cost of the most affordable and comprehensive network HMO plan available in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties that employees are eligible to enroll in , i.e., employee only, employee plus one, or family; less the PEMHCA statutory minimum and less the employee's contribution. The City Manager will designate the base plan during the open enrollment period. Employees shall be responsible for the difference of any health insurance premium which exceeds the City's contribution amount (the difference between the premium of their elected plan and the designated base plan) deducted the first pay period of the month.
c. Health insurance coverage for newly hired employees will commence on the first day of the month following one full month of employment. If hired prior to the 15th day of the month, the month of hire will count as a full month of employment and coverage will be effective the first day of the following month. If hired after the 15th day of the month the month of hire will not count as a full month and the following month will be the first full month of employment.
d. For covered employees who terminate during the Fiscal Year, such health insurance coverage shall end on the last day of the month following when said termination becomes effective, except that the provisions of COBRA may be applied at the employee's option. Covered employees who retire from the City under PERS may, at their option, continue such coverage without interruption pursuant to the provisions of the PERS Health Program.

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

8.3 DENTAL INSURANCE:

The City will provide 100% of the premium charged to maintain a Dental Insurance Plan for eligible employees and, where appropriate, dependent coverage. The City will retain control over the administration of the dental insurance program subject to maintenance of equivalent benefits to the extent it is within the control of the City. COBRA benefits may be applied at the employee's option. Dental coverage will commence on the first day of the month following one full month of employment.

8.4 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM:

A deferred compensation plan will be available to employees with participation on a voluntary basis.

8.5 STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE:

The City participates in the State Disability Insurance Program, at employee expense, to provide coverage for non-industrial injuries.

Management Personnel: The City reimburses Mmanagement Eemployees in this classification for payroll deductions made on base salary for State Disability Insurance.

8.6 SHORT-TERM/LONG TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM:

In addition to coverage under the State Disability Insurance Program, the City provides eligible full-time employees with additional short-term disability coverage to integrate with SDI for a weekly benefit of 60% of covered earnings and a long-term disability program to provide a monthly benefit of 66 2/3% of covered earnings, such coverage to be at City expense. This program will be at the expense of the City.

8.7 FICA MEDICARE TAX:

All employees hired after April 1986 are subject to FICA Medicare taxes in accordance with Federal regulations. Miscellaneous employees shall have the employee share of said Medicare Tax deducted from their paycheck. The City will reimburse the Mmanagement Eemployees for payroll deductions made on base salary for FICA Medicare Tax.

8.8 SPECIAL PAY:

For Mmanagement employees, pursuant to Sections 8.5 and 8.6, reimbursement equal to the payroll deduction for the employee's annual cost for SDI and/or FICA Medicare tax will be prorated over the twenty-six (26) payroll periods and paid to the employee on the regular bi-weekly payroll check as "Special Pay".

8.9 FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM ALLOWANCE:

A. Active regular employees shall be credited with a Flexible Benefit Program Allowance. for each calendar year. The City will increase the allowance by 2% annually. Effective January 1, 20256, the allowance is $1,362.58389.83. Effective January 1, 20267, the allowance is $1,389.83417.62. This benefit is based on a calendar year and the allowance will be pro-rated for new employees.

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

B. The purpose of the Flexible Benefit Program Allowance is to provide reimbursement to the covered employee for eligible medical and health-related costs not otherwise covered by health insurance or subject to reimbursement from any other source or to participate in other benefits provided by the Flexible Benefit Program. Payment of medical costs, not covered by insurance, must be prescribed by a physician or determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be an eligible health-related expense.

C. In addition to reimbursement for eligible medical and health related costs and dependent care, the employee will have the option to purchase benefits offered through the Flexible Benefit Program Allowance. The level of participation in benefits provided by the Flexible Benefit Program Allowance will be at the option of each employee. Employees may cash out a portion of any unused allowance up to $810 of the Flexible Benefit allowance, subject to applicable payroll taxes or contribute such amount to their 457 plan up to the legally allowed maximum and with proper notice. The balance must be used for health- related expenses.

D. Reimbursement for bona fide health-related expenses, which may be eligible expenses under the Flexible Benefit Program Allowance may be subject to payroll taxes unless related to a particular medical condition and so prescribed by a medical doctor.

E. The City will revisit the annual Flexible Benefit Program Allowance taking inflation into consideration.

8.10 OUTSIDE COVERAGE OPTION:

A. The employee is not required to select or participate in any health/dental insurance program provided by the City, but such employee must provide satisfactory documentation that he/she is covered by an alternative health/dental insurance program.

B. Those employees with proof of health and insurance coverage who choose not to participate in the City's group health insurance and/or dental insurance program due to the availability of other coverage through a spouse's employer, the military, or other source, will receive, in addition to the Flexible Benefit Program allowance, a benefit allowance equal to fifty percent (50%) of the monthly premium charged for the annual single coverage in the PERS basic HMO Plan available to this group of employees. An employee shall receive this monthly benefit allowance calculated and paid bi-monthly as a cash payment, with such payment subject to payroll taxes.

C. Those eligible employees who participate in the City's group health insurance program and have an eligible spouse or family dependents, but select single coverage and choose to cover any dependents under insurance offered through a spouse's employer, the military, or other source will receive, in addition to the Flexible Benefit Program Allowance a benefit equal to 25% of the monthly premium changed for the single coverage in the PERS basic HMO Plan available to this group of employees. An employee shall receive this monthly benefit allowance calculated and paid bi-monthly as a cash payment, with such payment subject to payroll taxes

8.11 FITNESS PROGRAM:

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

A. The City agrees to reimburse regular full-time employees at the rate of up to $600.00 per Fiscal Year for the employee's personal fitness costs, as approved by the City Manager. Eligible covered fitness reimbursement: Fitness Programs (such as yoga, Pilates, cycling, dance, etc.)
a. Fitness Subscriptions (such as Peloton)
b. Gym Membership
c. Weight Management Programs (such as Weight Watchers) B. To qualify for reimbursement, employees must submit proof of payment and For family memberships, the City will reimburse an amount equivalent to the cost of an individual membership.

C. Reimbursement for fitness expenses not listed above, will be subject to the City discretion and approval. To avoid declination of reimbursement, items not listed should be pre-approved by the City Manager, or designee. Declination of reimbursement for items not listed are not grievable.

D. Reimbursement requests will be processed and paid quarterly in the months of September, December, March, and June.

E. This benefit will be made available to each benefited employee subject to budgetary constraints and fiscal allocation.

SECTION 9: SERVICE AWARDS
The City of Carpinteria has established appropriate service awards to recognize continuous service with the City at milestone years of continuous service in five-year increments.

SECTION 10: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

10.1 TRAINING PROGRAMS:

The City recognizes the importance of training programs and advancement of employees to higher skills and encourages employees to participate in programs to improve their performance on the job. All direct costs for all training or instruction required by the City shall be paid for by the City, provided however that no overtime shall accrue to employees for travel time to or from any training program conducted on a non-City site. The City agrees that all direct costs of all training or instruction required by the City shall be paid for by the City.

A. To the extent funding is available, the City shall provide for tuition and textbook reimbursement for regular full-time employees to a maximum of $200 per Fiscal Year.

B. Only educational course work recommended by the city and directly related to the affected employee's position with the City will be considered for reimbursement. Only costs for the books required for approved courses shall be deemed reimbursable. All applications for reimbursement shall be approved by the City Manager or their designee prior to enrollment in the coursework. Reimbursement will be made upon written proof

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

that the employee received a final grade of B or better or, in the case of a non-grade course received a Pass or Satisfactory final grade.

C. Meeting, travel and/or training expenses will be paid and/or reimbursed with prior authorization by the City Manager or their designee as described above and in conformance with the City's Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy.

D. Management PersonnelEmployees: Charges for tuition, books and supplies for educational courses, not required by the City but directly related to the Mmanagement Eemployee's position with the City, and having prior written approval of the Department Director and City Manager will be reimbursed upon presentation of satisfactory completion of such training. It is the policy of the City to provide paid membership in approved professional associations for Mmanagement Eemployees as budgeted and subject to approval by the City Manager. This policy also includes publications associated with membership and other educational materials. The City encourages Mmanagement Eemployees to attend professional conferences subject to budgetary restraints and fiscal allocation.

SECTION 11: MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES

11.1 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:

The City encourages all employees to have an annual physical examination as provided for under our health insurance benefits.

11.2 DRESS AND DECORUM:

A. All employees shall observe professional standards of dress, and decorum considered suitable for general public contact based on current social standards as interpreted by the City Manager.

B. While on duty, Code Compliance officers shall wear official City-issued uniforms.

Field uniforms are not to be worn off duty. If a uniform is worn going to or from work, in order to not give the appearance of an employee being on duty when he/she is officially off duty, the City's uniform insignia must not be visible on public service uniforms.

C. Employees will comply with standards of dress consistent with the positive representation of the City government through its employees. Employees are also to comply with any uniform requirements and wear all safety apparel and equipment required for their position. No dress codes other than the above standard are to be established in the various departments.

11.3 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Each employee shall comply with all safety laws, rules and regulations and adopted polices of the City in performing the duties required of their position; and shall not willfully violate any of the provisions of the ordinances and resolutions which have been adopted and/or prescribed by the Carpinteria City Council or City Manager.

11.4 DEATH BENEFIT:

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

For Mmiscellaneous Eemployees, the City shall pay a death benefit in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) directly to the spouse or legal heirs of any affected employee within seventy-two hours of the death of any affected employee as the result of any industrial injury or illness as defined by Cal OSHA Publication #120-A, sustained by such employee while on duty within the course and scope of their employment with the City of Carpinteria.

For Mmanagement Eemployees, the City shall pay a death benefit in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) directly to the spouse or legal heirs of any Management Employee within seventy-two hours of the death of any Mmanagement Eemployee as the result of any industrial injury or illness as defined by Cal OSHA Publication #120-A, sustained by such employee while on duty within the course and scope of their employment with the City of Carpinteria.

11.5 TRANSLATION PAY:

A. Any employee who the City Manager determines is required on a regular and frequent basis to translate/interpret shall be paid for translating/interpreting skills in the amount of $50.00 biweekly (Level I). Any employee, who is required, on a daily basis, to translate/interpret shall be paid $95.00 biweekly (Level II).

B. Translating responsibilities shall not be required as terms of employment.

C. Before receiving bilingual pay, an employee shall be certified by the City as possessing the skills necessary to communicate effectively with the public in English and a second language for the purpose of conducting City business.

1. Level I Written and/or Conversational Bilingual. Employees proficient in a second language at an advanced level must meet the following criteria:
a. The employee must pass the bilingual competency test administered by the City, and
b. The employee shall provide basic oral translations as part of their regular job duties.

2. Level II Bilingual Translators. Employees who pass a skills-based test administered by the City to demonstrate advanced plus competency in written translation and oral interpretation.

The employee shall provide oral communication and translation, as well as written translations, as part of their regular job duties.

11.6 MOVE-UP PAY OR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT:

When in the best interests of the City, the City Manager may approve a Move Up or Temporary Assignment of a probationary or regular employee to a higher-level classification than that for which he/she is currently assigned and being compensated, in accordance with the following:

A. Eligibility Requirements
a. The City Manager has the sole discretion to determine if a Move Up or Temporary Assignment is needed and has the sole authority to deny or approve assignment, without any right to grievance or appeal.
b. The employee appointed to work in a Move Up or Temporary Assessment must be

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

capable of handling the major duties of the higher-level classification without any more supervision than an employee who regularly works in the higher classification. c. To be eligible for Move Up or Temporary Assignment, the employee must be required to work more than five (5) working days in succession in the higher classification.
d. Should an employee be hired to fill a higher classification position during a period of Move Up or Temporary Assignment, the employee's time worked in a higher classification shall not count toward the completion of probationary requirements for the higher classification, unless expressly established as a condition of hiring.

B. Amount of Move Up or Temporary Assignment Pay
a. An employee shall receive compensation equal to ten percent (10%) above the employee's regular base salary, for work performed within the scope and responsibilities of the higher classification and will continue to receive the additional pay for the duration of assignment. Base salary is defined as the base salary paid to the employee without additions for overtime, medical insurance, longevity, expense or other benefits.
b. In no event shall the employee receive an amount greater than the base salary for the maximum step for the higher classification.
c. An employee shall not receive any other benefit assigned to the higher classification that they are not already receiving.
d. While working in an out-of-class assignment, an employee shall continue to accrue, and have recorded, normal step increases in the employee's regular position.

C. Move Up or Temporary Assignment Pay Does Not Apply to the Following:
a) The mere performance of certain portions of the higher position or assisting with certain duties of the position is filled.
b) Where the temporary assignment is a replacement of an employee on vacation. c) When the City has activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). When the EOC is activated, all public employees are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. During a time of emergency, employees may work modified job duties and/or may be asked to take on tasks outside of their normal responsibilities to work in support of emergency operations and such activities and/or duties are not eligible for Move Up or Temporary Assignment Pay.

11.7 PARTICIPATION IN CITY-SPONSORED RECREATION PROGRAMS:

The City agrees to provide special employee rates to currently employed, regular full-time employees and their immediate family members who wish to participate in City-sponsored Parks and Recreation Department Programs. All fees are payable in advance of participation in the program. Requests for employee rates for City-sponsored programs should be in writing and approved by the Parks and Recreation Director and scheduled with the appropriate recreation program supervisor.

A. Eligible employees will receive a fifty percent (50%) discount on tuition and

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

registration only for City-sponsored recreation programs. Individual enrollees will be responsible for any ala carte activities scheduled in the programs, e.g. field and/or camping trips, movies, special meals, etc. A discount on recreation rental equipment is dependent upon availability.

B. The annual fee for Community Pool Family Membership will be discounted Seventyfive percent (75%). The fee will include participation in the Masters' Program, Lap Swimming, Recreational Swimming and Water Aerobics.

11.8 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

A. The City apply equally to all employees covered herein without favor or discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, political or religious affiliations, organization membership, marital status, ancestry, military or veteran status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), gender, gender identity, or gender expression, genetic information, or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law. The City will not discriminate against a qualified individual with physical or mental disability with regard to employment.

B. The City commits themselves to the goal of equal employment opportunity in all City services encourages its employees to assist in the implementation of the City's Equal Employment Opportunity commitment.

11.9 GRIEVANCE PROCESSING (Miscellaneous Employees):

A. Purpose
a) To promote employee morale and productivity by establishing a forum for resolving problems in the workplace by communication between employer and employee. b) To provide a just and equitable method for resolution of grievances. c) To afford employees, a systematic means of obtaining further consideration of problems after every reasonable effort through discussions has failed to resolve them. d) To provide that grievances shall be settled as nearly as possible to the point of origin and shall be as informal as possible.

B. Grievance Defined
a) Grievance shall be defined as a claim by an employee or group of employees adversely affected by an alleged violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of department-wide policy or City rules, regulations, resolutions, ordinances, or memoranda of understanding applicable to the employee, except as follows:

Appeals of disciplinary actions of demotion, suspension, dismissal or probationary terminations.
b) Management has the right to establish policies governing the operation of City departments. However, allegations also subject to the grievance procedure are those in which the complaint concerns an inconsistent application of policy where the inconsistency results in a denial of the employee's rights under those policies defined in "A" above.

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July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

C. Initiation of Grievance
a) No act or activity which may be grievable may be considered for resolution unless a grievance is filed in accordance with the procedure contained herein within twenty (20) working days of the date the alleged activity/violation occurred or the date the employee became aware such activity/violation occurred. b) In no event shall any grievance be accepted for consideration more than 6 months from the action or incident claimed as its basis regardless of the date of discovery. If the grievance is not presented within the time limitation herein provided, it shall be deemed not to exist.

D. Grievance Processing
a) The City may designate an officer for the purpose of investigating and/or processing grievances. Upon the request of the employee, the officer shall conduct and/or assist in the investigation, preparation and processing of grievances. b) Prior to engaging in grievance handling, the officer shall notify their immediate supervisor of a request for assistance no later than five days prior to the requested time. The supervisor shall approve time for grievance processing during the scheduled work day hours prior to the steward or officer beginning the investigation, preparation and processing of grievances.
c) Both the officer and management will cooperate in expediting the grievance handling process. The employee and the officer shall be afforded reasonable grievance handling time to jointly handle the grievance. It is agreed that every effort will be made to resolve grievances in an informal and timely manner as the first step in this process.

E. Procedure
Step One
Any employee who has a grievance shall first try to settle it through discussion with their immediate supervisor without undue delay.

Every effort shall be made to find an acceptable solution at the lowest possible level of supervision. The supervisor has seven (7) working days to respond to the grievant. Any grievance settled at this step shall be subject to the review and confirmation of the respective dDepartment headDirector before the settlement may become effective. Such review will occur within seven (7) working days or the grievance shall automatically be moved to Step 2. In the event the dDepartment headDirector does not confirm the settlement, the grievant may initiate Step 2 of this procedure.

Step Two
If a grievance is not settled in Step 1 or no response was forwarded to the grievant, he/she may file a formal grievance in writing to their Department HeadDirector within ten (10) working days after receiving the informal decision from their immediate supervisor or when decision was due. The grievant must submit their grievance in writing and must also explicitly specify the policy or the particular section of the Conditions of Employment, rule, resolution, or ordinance the violation of which is being alleged as the basis for the grievance. The remedy requested must also be specified.

No modifications in the violation being alleged shall be made subsequent to filing unless mutually agreed to by both the City and the grievant.

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

The Department HeadDirector, after receiving the formal grievance, has ten (10) working days to render a decision in writing.

Step Three
If the grievance is not settled or an answer not forthcoming in Step 2, the grievant may appeal, in writing, within seven (7) working days from the expiration of the time limit for such decision under Step 2 or within seven (7) working days from the receipt of the decision of the dDepartment headDirector to the City Manager.

Within ten (10) working days from receipt of appeal, the City Manager, shall deliver a written decision to the grievant.

Step Four
If the grievance is not settled or disposed of at Step 3, the grievant may request the services of a mediator from the State Mediation and Conciliation Service.

The grievance will be settled through mediation and both parties will agree to abide by the decisions made in the mediation process.

Under no circumstances will grievances of any kind for any reason proceed beyond the mediation process.

11.10 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES:

A regular, non-probationary employee may be terminated involuntarily or otherwise disciplined for cause, including, without limitation, for violating the provisions of this agreement, poor performance, misconduct, excessive absences, tardiness, insubordination, dishonesty and submitting false or misleading time records or expense reimbursement forms. Without limitation, disciplinary action may include oral or written warnings, suspension without pay, reduction in pay, being placed in a probationary status or termination. When appropriate, progressive discipline will be used, with the disciplinary action being taken dependent on factors including, the severity of the incident on which the disciplinary action is based, the disciplinary history of the employee, and the effect of the incident, act or omission on City services, reputation and other employees.

However, the nature of the disciplinary action will depend on the particular circumstances involved, and is at the discretion of the City.

11.11 CITY PROPERTY:

Desks, file cabinets, lockers, computers, tools and other equipment are property of the City and must be maintained in good condition in accordance with the City's policies, rules and regulations.

They must be kept clean and are to be used only for work-related purposes. If the City property is lost, or damaged, report it to your supervisor at once. No property may be removed from the premises without the prior authorization of your supervisor.

In order to ensure compliance with this provision and with the City's policies, rules and regulations, the City reserves the right to inspect all City property, without notice to the employee and/or in the employee's absence.

For security reasons, personal belongings of value should not be left in the workplace. The City is not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings.

Employees should take reasonable steps to protect City property from theft. Employees should

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

immediately inform management if theft of City property is suspected. However, employees should not attempt to stop the theft of City property if doing so poses any risk whatsoever of endangering the safety of the employee or others.

Immediately upon termination of employment, all property of the City (keys, tools, manuals, etc.) must be returned to the City. All personal items should be removed at the time terminated employees leave the premises of the City. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, if a terminated employee leaves personal items at the workplace, these items are subject to disposal if not removed within five (5) days of the date of the employee's termination.

11.12 CELL USE PHONE POLICY:

The City may provide certain employees with cellular phones that are to be used only for official City business. The City recognizes that employees may need to use their personal cell phone during working hours due to particular family or personal situations. Employees should limit the use of personal cell phones during working hours, to reasonably necessary communications, and use of a personal cell phone should not interfere with City operations or the performance of job duties. If an employee abuses the use of personal cell phone during working hours, at the City Manager, at his discretion, may require that the employee not use personal cell phones during working hours.

In compliance with California Motor Vehicle Code 23123, employees are not to dial any cell phone while driving, except to call a public safety agency. Employees may not receive incoming calls while driving unless the cell phone can be safely operated in a hands-free mode. For employees with hands free cell phone operation, in the event an employee receives an incoming call while driving, the employee should either safely pull off the road to converse, inform the caller that he or she will return the call, or ask the caller to call again to allow the employee to reach a place where it is safe to use the phone. While driving, employees are prohibited from using any cell phone to text message, read or send e-mail, or any similar operations. While driving, employees are also prohibited from engaging in any activity or conduct that would constitute distracted driving or otherwise constitute an unsafe driving practice.

11.13 FITNESS FOR DUTY EXAMINATION:

Whenever the City Manager, or the Human Resources/Risk Manager, believes that an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of their job safely due to illness or injury, or is unable to perform the essential functions of their job safely or without posing a danger to themselves or others, the City may require the employee to submit to an independent medical examination at the City's expense. Such medical examination will be limited to the issues or areas of concern regarding the employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their job. If, after the independent medical examination, the City determines that the employee cannot perform the essential functions of their job, or cannot perform such essential functions safely or without posing a danger to himself/herself or others, the employee will be given the opportunity to provide the results of a separate medical evaluation by a qualified health care provider selected by the employee, within fifteen (15) days of the employee's receipt of a medical evaluation from the City.

In the event of a difference of opinion between the City's and the employee's health care providers, the City may require a third opinion, at the City's expense, performed by a mutually agreeable health care provider who will make a final determination.

11.14 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Carpinteria is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for disabled

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July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

applicants and employees. It is the policy of the City of Carpinteria to comply with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"). Every reasonable effort will be made to provide an accessible work environment for such employees and applicants. The City of Carpinteria will not discriminate against disabled employees. The City of Carpinteria provides reasonable employment-related reasonable accommodation(s) to permit an applicant or employee to perform the essential functions of the job, as defined by law, to qualified individuals with disabilities, and will engage in the interactive process within the meaning of the ADA and FEHA.

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July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

APPENDIX A

PURPOSE
City of Carpinteria
Policy on Public Employee Personal Use of
Telecommunication Equipment, Electronic Mail, VoiceMail and other computer systems City-owned telecommunication equipment, computer hardware and software is intended to be used for business purposes. Electronic mail, known commonly as e-mail, is now a primary vehicle for communication in the workplace. As the use of e-mail increases, the need for a clear and comprehensive City's policy on personal use of City equipment becomes important to clarify the rights and obligations of employees and as a protection from potential liability for employers.

POLICY
The City maintains and utilizes as part of its operations a computer system, including e-mail, and a voice-mail system. These systems are provided to assist employees in the conduct of the City' s business. All computers to the data stored on them, including e-mail, messages composed as well as all voice-mail are and remain at all times the property of the City. All remain the property of the City. Employees are prohibited from installing or downloading software onto the City's computer system except with the prior authorization of the Administrative Services Director.

Employees should attempt to limit voice-mail and e-mail messages to the conduct of the City's business. Use of the voice-mail and e-mail systems for the conduct of personal business is discouraged. The City reserves the right to prohibit the use of voice-mail and e-mail for the conduct of personal business when deemed appropriate. Other use of computer systems, including use of the Internet and other telecommunicating capabilities, should be limited to the conduct of the City's business unless prior written approval is received from the employee's supervisor.

Except for the right of the City to access data stored on the computer system, including e-mail messages, and to access voice-mail messages as described in this policy, all data stored on the computer system and all messages sent by voice-mail and e-mail are considered to be confidential, and as such are to be accessed only by the employee storing the data, the addressed recipient or at the direction of the addressed recipient. Any exception to this policy must be approved by the Administrative Services Director.

The City reserves the right to retrieve and read any data stored on the computer system and any message composed, created, sent or received on the voice-mail and e-mail systems, as well as Internet usage data, at any time, with or without advance notice to the employee. Although the computer system, including e-mail, and the voice-mail system may accommodate the use of passwords for security, the reliability of passwords for maintaining confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. All passwords must be made known to the City, and passwords not known to the City may not be used. This is due to the need to access employees' computer systems, including e-mail, and voice-mail systems in the event that an employee is absent or when otherwise deemed appropriate by the City. Employees must therefore assume that any and all voice-mail and e-mail

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July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

messages and all data stored on the computer system may be read by someone other than the employee storing the data or the intended or designated recipient, and understand the ultimate privacy of data stored on the computer system, including e-mail, and voice-mail messages, cannot be guaranteed to anyone.

The City's policy against unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, and the City's anti-discrimination policy apply to employees' use of voice-mail, e-mail messages and screen savers as well as any other information transmitted over the City's computer system. Employees should not use any means of electronic communications in a manner that would violate those policies. For example, employees may not communicate messages by computer, voice-mail or other electronic means that would constitute sexual harassment, may not use sexually suggestive screen savers, and may not receive or transmit pornographic, obscene or sexually offensive material or information. As a further example, employees may not use electronic communications to transmit comments or images which are reasonably likely to offend someone on account of their age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, or any of the other factors included in the Equal Employment Opportunity section of this Handbook. Any employee who uses any electronic communications device in a manner which violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

DIGITAL DEVICES
Employees may not use any personal e-mail account or any digital or electronic device not owned by the City, including but not limited to any laptop computer, desktop computer, tablet computer, cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, or any other device capable of storing electronic information ("Digital Device") for City business without the City's prior written approval. Digital devices used by employees for City business may be subject to inspection to obtain City-related communications if requested under the Public Records Act.

APPLICATION
This policy applies to all employees with the City of Carpinteria.

The City reserves the right to prohibit the use of voice-mail and e-mail for the conduct of personal business when deemed appropriate.

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY
Employees will be required to acknowledge that they have read, understand and will abide by the agency's technology policy. Violation of the policy may result in discipline, up to and including dismissal.

To the extent that, under some circumstance, an employee is allowed to use e-mail for personal purposes the employee does so at their own risk. Employees should be aware that deletion of a message or file may not fully eliminate the message from the system.

Employees learning of any misuse of the voice-mail, e-mail or other computer system or violations of this policy shall immediately notify the City Manager or their designee.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND GUIDELINES
Management and supervisors are responsible for reasonable enforcement of this policy. Any email information or messages revealed or disclosed under this policy are considered to be of a confidential nature.

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APPENDIX B

SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
This policy sets forth the rights and obligations of City employees. Employees should familiarize themselves with the provisions of this policy because compliance with this policy is a condition of employment.

I. PURPOSE
The City of Carpinteria, in its efforts to provide a drug and alcohol free environment, has adopted this Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. It is the purpose of this policy to eliminate alcohol and drug abuse by City Employees and its effects in the workplace. The presence of drugs and alcohol on the job and the influence of these substances on employees during working hours jeopardizes the safety of employees, the public, and the efficiency of City operations. It is the intent of the City, in adopting this policy, to meet the requirement of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. Section 701-707).

II. POLICY
In recognitions of the duties entrusted to the employees of the City of Carpinteria and with safely and effectively, the City of Carpinteria adopts the following policy:

1. The use, possession, manufacture, dispensation or distribution of drugs and alcohol is prohibited:
a. in the workplace;
b. while on City time;
c. in City vehicles or facilities except as defined in facilities use policies;
d. prior to coming to work, so that the performance is impaired.

2. The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to those employees whose drug or alcohol problem classifies them as disabled, under federal law.

3. The City has established a voluntary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist those employees who voluntarily seek help for alcohol or drug problems (as well as for a variety of other personal problems). Employees may seek confidential assistance from the EAP counselor.

III. APPLICATION

1. This policy applies to all full time, part time and temporary employees, and to all applicants for positions with the City. This policy applies to alcohol and all ability to effectively and safely perform their job duties.

2. A copy of this policy will be provided to all City employees.

3. A drug-free awareness program will be established to inform employees of the

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dangers and penalties of drug use in the workplace and of available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs.

4. Violations of the policy may result in disciplinary action being taken, up to and including termination.

IV. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this policy:

A. means any drug or controlled substance that is not legally obtainable or is legally obtainable but has not been legally obtained. Consistent with federal law, marijuana is considered an illegal drug, and consistent with the Federal DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 and the California Drug-Free Workplace Act, the restrictions related to illegal drugs under this Policy also apply to marijuana.

A. EMPLOYEE QUESTIONS
Employees shall refer any questions regarding rights and obligations under this policy to the Human Resources Division.

B. PROHIBITIONS
The following conduct is prohibited and may result in discipline, up to and including termination:

1. The use, possession, manufacture, dispensation or distribution of drugs and alcohol is prohibited:
a. in the workplace;
b. while on City time;
c. in City vehicles or facilities except as defined in facilities use policies;
d. prior to coming to work, so that the performance is impaired.

2. Reporting for duty or remaining on duty while having an alcohol blood concentration level of 0.08 or greater.

3. Being on duty or operating a vehicle on duty while possessing alcohol.

4. Using alcohol while on duty.

5. Reporting for duty or remaining on duty when the employee used any controlled substances, except of the use is pursuant to the written instructions of a physician who has advised the employee that the substance does not adversely affect the ity to perform their job.

6. Reporting for duty or remaining on duty if the employee tests positive for controlled substances.

7. Refusing to submit to any alcohol or controlled substances test required by this Policy. A covered employee who refuses to submit to a required drug/alcohol test will be treated in the same manner as an employee who tested 0.08 or greater on an alcohol test or tested positively on a controlled substances test. A refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled substances test required by this Policy includes, but is

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not limited to:
a. A refusal to provide a urine sample for a drug test; b. An inability to provide a urine sample without a valid medical explanation; c. A refusal to complete and sign the breath alcohol testing form, or otherwise to cooperate with the testing process in a way that prevents the completion of the test;
d. An inability to provide breath or to provide an adequate amount of breath without a valid medical explanation;
e. Tampering with or attempting to adulterate the urine specimen or collection procedure;
f. Not reporting to the collection site in the time allotted by the supervisor or manager who directs the employee to be tested (the time allotted shall be reasonable. In most cases the City will provide transportation to and from the collection site.);
g. Leaving the scene of an accident without a valid reason as to why authorization from a supervisor or manager who shall determine whether to send the employee for post-accident controlled substances and/or alcohol test was not obtained.

C. USE OF LEGAL DRUGS
The City recognizes that it may be necessary for employees to use legal drugs from timeto-time. The City also recognizes that an employee who is using legal drugs might become impaired by the drug such that the ability to perform or to perform safely would be compromised. Employee who knows or should know that their use of legal drugs might endanger their own safety or the safety of some other person, or pose a risk of significant damage to City property or the property of others, are obligated to report such use of legal drugs to Human Resources Division or the City Manager and obtain Human or the The City reserves the right to have a
designated physician determine whether it is advisable for the employee to continue working while taking such drugs.
physician certify that when returning from a leave of absence, the employee will not be using any legal drugs which might impair the ability to perform the job duties for the City.

If appropriate, the City may restrict the work activities of an employee who is using legal drugs or require that the employee take a leave of absence while taking such drugs. If the City permits an employee to work while using legal drugs, the employee still cannot report to work in any case if impaired by the use of the drugs if the impairment might endanger The City may require a medical certificate not
medical diagnosis as a precondition to return to work.

D. CIRCUMSTANCE UNDER WHICH DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING WILL BE IMPOSED ON COVERED EMPLOYEES.

1. Drug and Alcohol Testing

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Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment for certain designated positions, e.g. lifeguards, swim instructors, swim coaches, shall be subject to a urine and/or blood test for the presence of illegal drugs or alcohol. The City may refuse to employ an applicant whose test results show the presence of illegal drugs or alcohol. must notify the Human Resources Division or its designee of that fact in writing before the date of the pre-employment examination. This applies to initial appointment as a classified employee only, and not to promotion within the service.

2. Reasonable Suspicion Testing
The City may require a blood test, urinalysis, or other drug and/or alcohol screening of those employees who are reasonably suspected of using or being under the influence of a drug or alcohol at work, under the following circumstances.
a.
reasonable person would believe that the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work. Examples of objective factors, include, but are not limited to a combination of: unusual behavior, slurred or altered speech, body odor, red or watery eyes, unkempt appearance, unsteady gait, lack of coordination, sleeping on the job, a pattern of abnormal or erratic behavior, a verbal or physical altercation, puncture marks or sores on skin, runny nose, dry mouth, dilated or constricted pupils, agitation, hostility, confused or incoherent behavior, paranoia, euphoria, disorientation, inappropriate wearing of sunglasses, tremors, or other evidence of recent drug or alcohol use. If the City suspects drugs or alcohol may have played a role in an accident involving City property or equipment that will also constitute reasonable suspicion.
b. Document and Analysis: In order to receive authority to test, the supervisor must record the factors that support reasonable suspicion in writing and analyze the matter with Human Resources or the City Manager, and if they are unavailable, the Department HeadDirector.

Any reasonable suspicion testing must be pre-approved by Human Resources or the City Manager, and if they are unavailable, the Department HeadDirector.
c. Testing Protocol: If the documentation and analysis show that there is a reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol abuse at work, and Human Resources or the City Manager, and if they are unavailable, the Department HeadDirector, has approved, the employee will be relieved from duty, transported to the testing facility and to their home after the test. The employee will be placed on sick or other paid leave until the test results are received.
d. Interview of Employee: An employee shall not be asked any questions without first being offered the right to have a representative present.

1. Post-Accident Testing
Post-accident drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on employees following an accident where reasonable suspicion indicators also exist to support the testing.

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Alcohol: Post-accident alcohol test shall be administered within two hours following an accident and no test may be administered after eight hours.

Drug: A post-accident drug test shall be conducted within eight (8) hours following the accident.

An accident occurs when as a result of an incident involving a vehicle operated by a covered employee:
(1) Any individual(s) receives an injury(s) requiring immediate hospital treatment, or (2) There is a recommendation by an on scene paramedic or medical professional that individual(s) involved in the accident should see a physician for injury(s) arising out of the accident.
(3) A DMV Traffic Accident Report is required, i.e. the estimate of damage exceeds $1,000 or the current DMV threshold and either law enforcement or, in the absence of law enforcement, Supervisor makes an on scene determination that the employee is at fault..

4. Return To Duty/Follow-up Testing:

A covered employee who has violated any of the prohibitions of this policy (See Section C) may be required to submit to a return to duty test before he/she may be returned to their position. The test result must indicate an alcohol concentration of less than 0.08 or a verified negative result on a controlled substances test.

E. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

An employee:

1. Must not report to work, or be subjected to scheduled duty while their ability to perform job duties is impaired due to on or off duty alcohol or drug use.

2. Must not use, possess, sell, purchase, manufacture, dispense or distribute, transport drugs or alcohol;
a. in the workplace, or while conducting or performing City business, regardless of location, or while operating or responsible for the operation, custody, or care of City equipment or other property;
b. on City time;
c. in City vehicles or facilities except as defined in facilities use policies;
d. prior to coming to work, so that the performance is impaired

3. Must notify their supervisor, before beginning work, when drugs (prescription or non-prescription) may interfere with the safe and effective performance of duties or operation of City equipment. In the event there is a question regarding an prescribed drug, authorization form a qualified physician may be required.

4. Must notify their dDepartment headDirector of any criminal drug or alcohol statue conviction, for a violation occurring in the workplace, no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

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6. Who thinks he/she may have an alcohol or drug use problem is urged to voluntarily (EAP) counselor. It is the responsibility of each employee to seek assistance before alcohol or drug problems lead to job related performance problems.

7. Must notify their dDepartment headDirector of all alcohol or criminal drug statute convictions no later than 5 days after such conviction. Off duty arrests or charges do not need to be reported and will not be used for disciplinary or employment purposes.

8. Must notify their supervisor, before beginning work, when drugs (prescription or non-prescription) may interfere with the safe and effective performance of duties or operation of City equipment (See Attachment A, Article III, Section 3).

9. Who thinks he/she may an alcohol or drug use problem is urged to voluntarily seek counselor. It is the responsibility of each employee to seek assistance before alcohol or drug problems lead to job related performance problems.

F. AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Managers and supervisors are responsible for enforcement of this policy and will inform the Department HeadDirector and the Human Resources Manager of any violations.

2. Employees who may have a suspected alcohol or drug use problem should be Assistance Program (EAP).

3. When an employee is involved in an accident, or there is reasonable suspicion, managers and supervisor shall prevent the employee from engaging in further work, remove the employee from the workplace, and then take the employee for a drug and/or alcohol test within the timelines outlined in Section D.2 above.

Managers and supervisors will participate in appropriate training on alcohol and drug abuse evaluation. When based on their direct observation, it is suspected that an employee may have illegal drugs, that manager would perform a written evaluation or request a trained evaluator to complete a written evaluation.

5. Managers and supervisors are responsible for complying with federal grant money including notification sanction associated with drug convictions or use of drugs in the workplace (41. U.S.C. Section 707-717).

G. PROCEDURES TO BE USED FOR DETECTION OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

1. Alcohol Testing:

Alcohol testing will be conducted by using an evidential breath device (EBT) approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Non-EBT devices may be used for initial screening tests.)
A screening test will be conducted first. If the result is an alcohol concentration level of less than 0.02, the test is considered a negative test. If the alcohol concentration level is 0.02 or more, a second confirmation test will be conducted. A positive test for alcohol means a confirmed alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.

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The procedures that will be utilized by the collection and testing of the specimen shall be the same as those required under the City of Carpinteria Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Pursuant To Department of Transportation Regulations (49 CFR 40).

2. Drug Testing:

Drug testing will be considered pursuant to the same requirements as those required by the City of Carpinteria Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy Pursuant To Department Of Transportation Regulations (49 CFR Part 40).
a. The urine specimen will be split into
Both bottles will be sent to the lab;
b. A positive test means a test that is positive for controlled substances under the Federal D.O.T. Urine Specimen Testing Levels. If the urinalysis of the primary specimen test positive for the presence of controlled substances, the employee has seventy-two (72) hours to request that the split specimen be c. The urine sample will be tested for the following: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidine;
d. If the test is positive for one or more of the drugs, a confirmation test will be performed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis; e. All drug results will be reviewed and interpreted by a physician before they are reported to the employee and then to the City;
f. With all positive drug tests, the physician (a.k.a. Medical Review Officer) will first contact the employee to determine if there is an alternative medical explanation f or the positive test result. If documentation is provided and the MRO determines that there was legitimate medical use for the prohibited drug,

3. Confidentiality:

The confidentiality of records shall be maintained in the same manner as set forth in the City of Carpinteria Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Pursuant to Department Of Transportation Regulations.

H. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILING/REFUSING AN ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG TEST:

FAILING A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST WILL BE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION FROM EMPLOYMENT.

UPON FAILING A REASONABLE SUSPICION AND/OR POST-ACCIDENT ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG TEST THE EMPLOYEE:

1. Will be removed from driving or operating any heavy or dangerous equipment;

2. May be disciplined up to termination. Failing/refusal to take a controlled substances/alcohol test may result in disciplinary action, up to including termination.

3. May be allowed to sign a last chance agreement as an alternative to discipline which could require the employee to undergo treatment to cure their alcohol or drug abuse and be tested periodically. Generally, an employee who tests positive and has not been

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found to be using alcohol or drugs on-duty will be offered a last chance agreement.

The City does not pay for this examination or any treatment. However, if the exam use the insurance policy to (help) pay for the covered expenses.

4. The employee may use leave bank hours compensatory time hours or leave without pay while undergoing treatment/rehabilitation.

5. May not be returned to their position until the employee submits to a return-to-duty controlled substances and/or alcohol test (depending on which test the employee failed) which indicates an alcohol concentration level of less than 0.08 or a negative result on a controlled substances test;

6. May be required to submit to unannounced follow-up testing after he/she has been returned to their safety-sensitive position for a period of one year.

J. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The City has established an Employee Assistance Program to help employees who need assistance with alcohol and controlled substance abuse. Employees are encouraged to contact the Human Resources/Risk Manager for the number of the current EAP provider.

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APPENDIX C

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

PROHIBITION OF

HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION
POLICY
A. PURPOSE
It is the intent and the purpose of this Policy to provide all employees, officers and officials, applicants, interns, volunteers and contractors with an environment that is free from any form of unlawful harassment, discrimination or retaliation as defined in this Policy and as provided under federal and state law. This Policy prohibits unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, veteran status, marital status, age for individuals over forty years of age, medical condition, physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), genetic information, and any other factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.

It is also the policy of the City to provide a procedure for investigating and addressing complaints of alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation in violation of this Policy. The protection from harassment and discrimination includes protection from retaliation against an employee for their having taken action either as a complainant, or for assisting a complainant in taking action, participating in an investigation, or for acting as a witness or advocate on behalf of an employee in a legal or other proceeding to obtain a remedy for a breach of this Policy.

B. POLICY
The City has zero tolerance for any conduct that violates this Policy. Conduct need not rise to the level of a violation of law in order to violate this Policy. Instead, a single act can violate this Policy and provide grounds for discipline or other appropriate sanctions. If you are in doubt as to whether or not any particular conduct may violate this Policy, contact a manager, Department, or the Human Resources/Risk Manager, and, if applicable, do not engage in the conduct and seek guidance from a manager, Department head or the Human Resources/Risk Manager.

C. DEFINITIONS
a. Protected Classifications:
classification(s).
gender, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, marital status, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual).
b. Policy Coverage:

This Policy prohibits City officials, officers, employees, interns and contractors from harassing or discriminating against applicants, officers, officials, employees, interns and contractors because:

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Protected Classification, or (3) the individual associates with a person who has or is perceived to have a Protected Classification. Third parties such as visitors to City Hall are also prohibited from engaging such harassment or discrimination. Any such alleged harassment or discrimination should be reported immediately as provided in this Policy. c. Discrimination:

This Policy prohibits treating individuals differently or otherwise discriminating against an d. Harassment:
employment with the City. Harassment includes verbal, physical, and visual conduct that creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile working environment or interferes with work performance.

Such conduct constitutes harassment when (1) submission to the conduct is made either an explicit or implicit condition of employment; (2) submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as the performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. Harassing conduct can take many forms and includes, but is not limited to, slurs, jokes, statements, gestures, pictures, The following are some examples
of behavior that can constitute harassment:
a. Verbal harassment, such as epithets (nicknames and slang terms), derogatory or suggestive comments, jokes or slurs, including graphic verbal commentaries about an their Protected Classification.

Verbal harassment may include comments on appearance and stories that tend to disparage those of a Protected Classification.
b. Visual forms of harassment, such as derogatory posters, notices, bulletins, cartoons, drawings, sexually suggestive objects, or e-mails on the basis of a Protected Classification.
c. Physical harassment, such as assault, touching, impeding or blocking movement, grabbing, patting, propositioning, leering, making express or implied job related threats in return for submission to physical acts, mimicking, taunting, or any physical interference with normal work or movement.
d. Sexually harassing conduct in particular includes all of these prohibited actions as well as other unwelcome conduct such as requests for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual advances, or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature (like name calling, suggestive comments, or lewd talk).
e. Romantic or sexual relationships between supervisors and subordinate employees are discouraged. There can be an inherent imbalance of power and potential for exploitation in such relationships. The relationship may create an appearance of impropriety and lead to charges of favoritism by other employees. A welcome sexual relationship may change, with the result that sexual conduct that was once welcome

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becomes unwelcome and harassing. To avoid possible claims of sexual harassment, if a supervisor or manager intends to enter into a romantic or sexual relationship with a subordinate employee, the supervisor or manager must inform the Human Resources/Risk Manager so that appropriate steps can be taken to minimize the risk of possible claims of sexual harassment.

D. RETALIATION
Retaliation against an employee who reports or provides information in good faith about harassment or discrimination is strictly prohibited, as is retaliation against an employee for their having taken action either as a complainant, or for assisting a complainant in taking action, participating in an investigation, or for acting as a witness or advocate on behalf of an employee in a legal or other proceeding to obtain a remedy for a breach of this Policy. Any act of retaliation violates this Policy and will result in appropriate disciplinary action. Examples of actions that might be retaliation against a complainant, witness or other participant in the complaint process include: (1) singling a person out for harsher treatment; (2) lowering a performance evaluation; (3) failing to hire, failing to promote, withholding pay increases, assigning more onerous work, abolishing a position, demotion or discharge; or (4) real or implied threats of intimidation to prevent an individual from reporting harassment or discrimination.

Before a supervisor or manager attempts to insulate or protect a complainant by changing his or her work environment or schedule or duties or by transferring the complainant to another position or location, the supervisor or manager should contact the Human Resources/Risk Manager.

E. REPORTING HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION OR RETALIATION
An applicant, employee, officer, official, intern, volunteer or contractor who feels he or she has been harassed, discriminated against or retaliated against in violation of this Policy should report the conduct immediately as outlined below so that the complaint can be resolved quickly and fairly.

All employees involved in the complaint process may be represented by a person of their choosing and at their own expense.

1. Object to the Conduct
Sometimes an individual is unaware that their conduct violates this Policy. In these situations the offensive behavior may be eliminated by simply informing the offender that the conduct or language in question is unwelcome and offensive and request that it be discontinued immediately.

A person who believes he/she is being harassed is encouraged, but is not required to use this process. When the conduct in question continues after the offending person has been informed it is offensive, or if a person does not feel comfortable talking to the offending person directly, the employee should make a report in accordance with subsection 2 or 3 below.

2. Oral Report
If a person who believes that this Policy has been violated does not want to first speak with the offending person, he/she should report the conduct to a supervisor, any City management employee, or the Human Resources Manager. Any supervisory or management employee who receives such a report must in turn direct it to the Human Resources/Risk Manager. The Human Resources/Risk Manager will determine what level of investigation and response is necessary.

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3. Written Process
An individual who believes this Policy has been violated and does not feel comfortable using the process outlined above may provide a written complaint to a supervisor, or any management employee who in turn must direct the complaint to the Human Resources/Risk Manager, or to the Human Resources/Risk Manager directly. Individuals are encouraged to use the Confidential Complaint Form for this purpose, a copy of which is attached to this Policy.

F. RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT OF HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION OR

RETALIATION

1. Investigation
Upon receipt of a complaint of alleged harassment, discrimination or retaliation, the Human Resources/Risk Manager will be responsible for coordinating a thorough investigation (unless he/she is named in the complaint). The Human Resources/Risk Manager may hire an outside investigator if the City deems appropriate. The type of investigation undertaken, and the party chosen to conduct the investigation will depend on the nature of the complaint made and will be determined by the Human Resources/Risk Manager. The Human Resources/Risk Manager will report the status of investigations to the City Manager as appropriate.

The Human Resources/Risk Manager, in concurrence with the City Manager, may take interim action to diffuse volatile circumstances, such as placing the alleged perpetrator on paid administrative leave or temporarily transferring the alleged perpetrator. Generally, no interim complaining individual voluntarily consents to the temporary change or the Human Resources/Risk Manager determines that doing so is appropriate under the circumstances.

The City attempts to take a proactive approach to potential Policy violations and may conduct an investigation regarding possible harassment, discrimination or retaliation in appropriate circumstances, regardless of whether or not the recipient of the alleged action or a third party reports a potential violation.

At the conclusion of the investigation, if it is determined that the alleged conduct did not occur or that this Policy was not violated, the Human Resources/Risk Manager will notify the complainant and the alleged perpetrator, if appropriate, of the general conclusion(s) of the investigation and whether any further action is warranted.

2. Remedial and Disciplinary Action
If the investigation determines that the alleged conduct occurred or that the conduct otherwise violated this Policy, the City will notify the complainant and perpetrator of the general conclusion(s) of the investigation and take effective remedial action that is designed to discipline the perpetrator and deter future violations of this Policy. Any employee or officer determined to have violated this Policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Disciplinary action may also be taken against any official, supervisor or manager who condones or fails to report potential violations of this Policy, or who otherwise fails to take appropriate action to enforce this Policy.

Any official contractor or other non-City employee found to have violated this Policy will be subject to appropriate sanctions.

3. Confidentiality

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Every reasonable effort will be made to assure the confidentiality of complaints made under this Policy. Complete confidentiality cannot occur, however, due to the need to fully investigate potential Policy violations and take effective remedial action.

G. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY

EMPLOYEES

1. Employees
In order to establish and maintain a professional working environment, while at the same time preventing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, employees are expected to:

Set an example of acceptable conduct by not participating in or provoking behavior that violates this Policy. Try not to be angry or insulted if an individual tells you that your behavior is offensive. People have different ethical values and standards and may be offended by behavior you think is proper. When appropriate, tell the individual you did not realize your behavior was offensive, and immediately cease the conduct.

Let fellow employees know when you consider behavior offensive. The City hires people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and an individual may not realize behavior he or she thinks is proper could be seen by others as offensive.

Report harassment, discrimination or retaliation as quickly as possible, whether the reporting employee is the target of the conduct or a witness.
the Human Resources Manager, and may tell the individual being harassed that the City has a policy prohibiting such behavior, and that he or she can demand that the harasser cease the behavior or report is under this Policy.

Fully cooperate with the investigation of complaints made under this Policy.

2. Managers and Supervisors
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, managers and supervisors are responsible for the following:

Implementing this Policy by taking all complaints seriously and modeling behavior that is consistent with this Policy. Direct all complaints to the Human Resources Administrator.

Take positive steps to eliminate any form of harassment, discrimination or retaliation observed or brought to their attention.

No department director, manager, supervisor or other employee may retaliate through any action of intimidation, restraint, coercion or discrimination.

Monitoring the work environment and taking appropriate action to stop potential Policy violations.

When appropriate, follow up with those who have complained to ensure the behavior complained of has ceased.

H. Option to Report to Outside Administrative Agencies
Sexual harassment and retaliation for opposing sexual harassment or participating in investigations of sexual harassment are illegal. In addition to notifying the Company about harassment or retaliation complaints, affected employees may also direct their complaints to the California

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Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), which has the authority to conduct investigations of the facts. The deadline for filing complaints with the DFEH is one (1) year from the date of the alleged unlawful conduct. If the DFEH believes that a complaint is valid and settlement efforts fail, the DFEH may seek an administrative hearing before the California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) or file a lawsuit in court. Both the FEHC and the courts have the authority to award monetary and non-monetary relief in meritorious cases. You can contact the nearest DFEH office or the FEHC at the locations listed in the DFEH poster or by checking the state government listings in the local telephone directory.

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APPENDIX D RETURN TO WORK POLICY
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines that the City may follow, should an employee have an extended absence due to illness or injury.

The City strives to assist employees to return to work at the earliest possible date following an injury or illness. However, this policy is not intended to supersede or modify the procedures applicable to employees eligible for reasonable accommodation or covered under leave provisions under the terms of this COE or federal or state law.

The City cannot guarantee a transitional position and is under no obligation to offer, create or encumber any specific position for purposes of offering placement to such a position.

Inquiries about the reasonable accommodation for disabilities or employee leave rights should be directed to the Human Resources Department (HR).

Transitional Work
The City defines "transitional work" as temporary, light duty and/or modified work assignments within the employee's physical abilities, knowledge and skills.

When possible, in the discretion of the City, transitional positions will be made available to injured workers to minimize or eliminate time lost from work.

The policy only applies to regular full- and part-time employees who are on leave as a result of injury or illness.

In the event an employee refuses transitional work (outside the qualified employee's FMLA/CFRA benefits period) and the employee satisfies the restrictions and ability to perform the transitional position, the City is not obligated to provide an alternative position. In such cases, the City will notify the insurance carrier of the employee's refusal of the transitional work.

Procedures
To obtain a transitional assignment the employee must provide a statement from the employee's treating health care professional containing the following information:
a) That treating health care professional has reviewed the employee's job description;
b) That the employee cannot perform all of the essential functions of their job, identifying which essential functions cannot be performed; c) When the employee will be able to resume performing all essential functions of their job, with or without accommodation, and if accommodation will be required, the nature of that accommodation;
d) If the treating health care practitioner cannot determine when the employee will be able to resume performing all essential functions of their job, when the

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employee will next be evaluated for that purpose;
e) In addition, all other work limitations, such as restrictions on lifting, standing, sitting, walking, hours that can be worked and the like, so that the nature of possible transitional employment can be evaluated, and how long each of those limitations will be in place; and
f) Any other limitation of the employee's ability to perform work for the City in a transitional position
If the treating health care provider provides the above information to the satisfaction of the City, and releases the employee to return to work on modified duty the City will review the information to determine if a transitional position for the employee is appropriate and transitional work falls within City business needs. Transitional positions are developed based on the physical capability of the worker, the business needs of the City and the availability of transitional work. The City will determine appropriate work hours, shifts, duration and locations of all work assignments. The City reserves the right in its sole discretion to determine the availability, appropriateness and continuation of all transitional work assignments. The assignment to a transitional position cannot exceed 6 months.

If the employee is offered a transitional position, a transitional position job description, including physical requirements, will be prepared for review and approval by the treating health care provider. Once approved, the employee will be provided a letter noting the treating health care provider's approval and the start date, hours, wage, duration and location of the transitional work assignment. The employee will be asked to sign the letter indicating their acceptance or refusal of the transitional work job offer and to return the letter to HR.

Any employee returning to a transitional position must not exceed the duties of the position or go beyond the doctor's restrictions. If any medical restrictions change, the employee must immediately notify their supervisor and provide the supervisor a copy of the new medical release.

If, in the judgment of the City, the employee is unable to satisfactorily perform the duties of the transitional position, the City may end the employee's transitional work assignment. The City will keep its insurance carriers apprised of relevant information related to the provisions of this section and its application to employees.

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY
Employees will be required to acknowledge that they have read, understand and will abide by the agency's technology policy. Violation of the policy may result in discipline, up to and including dismissal.

To the extent that, under some circumstance, an employee is allowed to use e-mail for personal purposes the employee does so at their own risk. Employees should be aware that deletion of a message or file may not fully eliminate the message from the system.

Employees learning of any misuse of the voice-mail, e-mail or other computer system or violations of this policy shall immediately notify the City Manager or their designee.

Conditions of Employment
July 1, 20256 to June 30, 20267

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND GUIDELINES
Management and supervisors are responsible for reasonable enforcement of this policy. Any e-mail information or messages revealed or disclosed under this policy are considered to be of a confidential nature.

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Hazardous Waste Emergency Response Services.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for household hazardous waste collection and hazardous waste emergency response services in an amount not to exceed $140,000.

Sample Motion: I move to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., for household hazardous waste collection and hazardous waste emergency response services in an amount not to exceed $140,000.
(This motion requires a roll call vote.)

BACKGROUND
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (Clean Harbors) is a hazardous waste management firm that provides hazardous waste collection, transportation, and disposal services within North America. Since 2019, the City has contracted with Clean Harbors for the collection, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste from Annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day and bi-weekly Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, and Paint (ABOP) Program, respectively. For hazardous waste emergency response, the City currently procures services on an ad hoc basis, as there is no existing contractual arrangement with Clean Harbors. As a result, staff must solicit other hazardous waste response firms for each individual incident, resulting in variable costs, inconsistent procedures, and potential response delays.

The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for household hazardous waste collection and hazardous waste emergency response services in an amount not to exceed $140,000.

Agenda Section: Administrative Matters
Agenda Item No.: 11
Council Meeting Date: June 22, 2026

Clean Harbors Agreement
June 22, 2026

DISCUSSION
The proposed Agreement with Clean Harbors, as provided in Attachment A, is for both household hazardous waste collection and hazardous waste emergency response services. The Agreement would contractually provide for 1) set fee rates, 2) consistent emergency response protocols and reliability, and 3) elimination of ad hoc basis emergency response service procurements of other firms for every incident.

Staff identified Clean Harbors through an existing cooperative purchasing agreement administered by OMNIA Partners, a national public sector cooperative purchasing organization. 1, the City may utilize
cooperative purchasing agreements to procure goods and services that have been competitively solicited by another public agency or cooperative purchasing entity.

Through cooperative purchasing agreements, the City is able to procure quality goods and services at competitive prices while maintaining the quality standards needed to support City operations. Staff requested a fee schedule from Clean Harbors, a copy of which is provided in an attachment to the Agreement. The fee schedule reflects increases of up to approximately 12 percent and will become effective on January 1, 2026.

Based on historical expenditures by the City, anticipated service needs, and projected rate increases, staff estimates an annual cost of approximately $70,000, which includes:

Four (4) annual household hazardous waste pickups (approximately $5,000 per pickup);
One (1) Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (approximately $40,000 per event); and
Hazardous waste emergency environmental response services (approximately $10,000 per annum).

Staff reviewed the fee schedule and determined it to be consistent with regional market trends for household hazardous waste collection and emergency response services.

In order to continue these essential services and comply with state and federal waste management regulations, staff recommends a two-year Agreement with Clean Harbors at an annual compensation amount not to exceed $70,000, for a total agreement value of $140,000. Funding for the first year of the Agreement is included in the current twoyear budget, while funding for the second year will be budgeted as part of the next twoyear budget cycle covering Fiscal Years 2027/28 and 2028/29. This contractual arrangement would provide cost predictability, accommodate potential rate increases, and eliminate ad hoc procurements of hazardous waste emergency response services.

Finally, Clean Harbors would serve as the generator of record for both household hazardous waste collection and hazardous waste emergency response services, significantly reducing the City's administrative and regulatory compliance burden. 1 City Council Resolution No. 6341

Clean Harbors Agreement
June 22, 2026

POLICY CONSISTENCY
The
The recommendation is also consistent with the following objectives and policies in the Public Facilities and Services Element of the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan:

Policies:

PF-2c. The City shall maintain a waste hauling contract that includes provisions sufficient to comply with State law concerning waste stream reduction and shall ensure through the development review process that adequate on-site waste facilities are established and maintained.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No additional funding requested. The first year of the Agreement is funded in the current two-year budget; the second year will be funded through the next Fiscal Year 2027/28- 2028/29 two-year budget, pending City Council budget approval.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
This activity is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it involves organizational and administrative activities of the City that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment.

OPTIONS
The City Council could choose to:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for household hazardous waste collection and hazardous waste emergency response services in an amount not to exceed $140,000. (Staff Recommendation)

2. Decline to approve the recommendation and direct staff as determined appropriate.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Clean Harbors Agreement

Clean Harbors Agreement
June 22, 2026

Staff contact:

Tatianna Suriel, Environmental Program Specialist
(805) 880-3415; [email protected] Signature
Staff contact:

DeLayni Millar, Environmental Program Manager
(805) 755-4431; [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:

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
Agreement

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AGREEMENT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION AND ONCALL ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES This Agreement is entered into this ______ day of , 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Carpinteria, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter "Community"), and Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (hereinafter "Clean Harbors"), a Massachusetts corporation.

Community and Clean Harbors hereby agree as follows:

1. Services. a. Two Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days. On Saturday, June 13, 2026 and another date in Spring 2027, Clean Harbors shall provide at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California (the "Site"), (1) an employee or agent of Clean Harbors (the "Site Chemist") trained in the identification and handling of household hazardous wastes ("Hazardous Waste") as defined by Environmental Laws; and (2) such personnel, equipment and materials as are necessary to handle, containerize, label, load, transport, and dispose of said Hazardous Waste in a manner which conforms to state, federal, and local laws and regulations. (collectively, the “Services”).

For the purposes of this Agreement, “Environmental Laws” shall mean any federal, state or local law (whether imposed by statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, administrative or judicial order, common law, or other legally binding requirement), now or hereafter enacted or amended, governing health, safety, industrial hygiene, the environment or natural resources, or hazardous waste, including, without limitation, such laws governing or regulating the use, generation, storage, removal, recovery, treatment, handling, transport, disposal, control, release, discharge of, or exposure to, hazardous waste, including, without limitation the following: the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act as amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste amendments of 1984, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and any local, state or federal laws, statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations implementaing or addressing similar matters.
i. Community Covenants:
(1) The Community shall provide a police officer to maintain order and an authorized representative ("Community Coordinator") at the Site as necessary.

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(2) The Community shall use best efforts to assure that all Hazardous Wastes approved by the Community Coordinator are the household Hazardous Wastes of community residents.
(3) The Community hereby grants to Clean Harbors the absolute right to reject any Hazardous Waste at the Site.
ii. Clean Harbors Covenants:
(1) Clean Harbors shall accept only household Hazardous Waste for transportation and disposal from those individuals who are approved by the Community Coordinator in such amounts as are approved by the Community Coordinator.
(2) Clean Harbors shall be deemed to be the “generator” and the “transporter” of all Hazardous Wastes accepted by Clean Harbors at the Site.
(3) Clean Harbors shall transport for disposal all Hazardous Wastes which it has accepted at the Site. Such Hazardous Wastes shall be transported to licensed facilities for lawful disposal. (4) Title to all Wastes accepted by Clean Harbors at the Site shall pass to Clean Harbors.
(5) The Site Chemist will make a determination and notify the Community Coordinator when the costs of acceptance,
transportation and disposal of household Hazardous Waste accepted by Clean Harbors at the Site has reached the Contract Limit. Clean Harbors shall immediately cease all Services upon reaching the Contract Limit, and shall not perform any additional Services unless previously authorized in writing by the Community.
b. Up To Four Annual Household Hazardous Waste Pickups. Clean Harbors shall provide up to four (4) annual household hazardous waste (e.g., Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, and Paint) pickup events at locations designated by the Community (“HHW Pickup Services”). Each HHW Pickup Service shall include labor, equipment, transportation, and disposal necessary to collect and properly manage household hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws.
c. Emergency Response Services. Clean Harbors shall provide on-call environmental emergency response services (“Emergency Response Services”) to the Community on an as-needed basis during the term of this Agreement.

Emergency Response Services may include, but are not limited to, emergency

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spill response, hazardous materials containment and cleanup, emergency lab packing, and related environmental response activities, as further described in Clean Harbors’ Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery Services materials attached hereto as Exhibit C.

2. Term. This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall continue for two years, unless terminated earlier as provided herein. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause and for convenience, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party.

3. Clean Harbors Representations and Covenants. a. Clean Harbors shall ensure that the Services to be provided hereunder (i) are performed by adequately trained, competent personnel in a highly professional and workmanlike manner, (ii) meet all applicable industry standards and (iii) are performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. b. Clean Harbors shall, in performing the Services, comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and orders, including Environmental Laws (collectively, “Applicable Law”). If Clean Harbors receives notice of a violation or potential violation of any Applicable Law, or becomes aware of facts which could reasonably result in a potential violation of Applicable Law, Clean Harbors shall immediately provide written notice to the Community within five (5) business days of receipt of such notice or awareness of such knowledge and promptly take all necessary actions to remedy the violations or prevent any further violations, as applicable. c. Prior to commencing performance of any of the Services, Clean Harbors shall obtain, and shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement, all approvals, licenses and permits (collectively “Permits”) required by any Applicable Law or governmental agency, board or other jurisdiction in order to provide the Services, including, but not limited to:
i. A valid Environmental Protection Agency identification number for generation and transportation of Hazardous Wastes;
ii. A valid state transporter's license for transportation of Hazardous and acutely Hazardous Wastes;
iii. A vehicle identification device for each vehicle used by Clean Harbors to transport Hazardous Wastes from the Site;
iv. Authorization from the Interstate Commerce Commission and the appropriate state agency to operate a common carrier; and, v. All other local, state and federal permits and licenses necessary to legally transport Hazardous Wastes.

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d. Clean Harbors shall (i) furnish and maintain sufficient and suitable materials, vehicles and equipment that are required to meet the requirements and perform the Services contracted for pursuant to this Agreement, and (ii) maintain such materials, vehicles and equipment in good condition and repair and in compliance with all Applicable Laws at all times.
e. All Services rendered by Clean Harbors shall be performed in accordance with all Applicable Laws by trained and qualified personnel. All personnel fulfilling the terms of this Agreement shall be adequately supervised by Clean Harbors and shall in all instances be employees, contractors, subcontractors or agents of Clean Harbors.
f. Clean Harbors shall promptly notify the Community of any issues that impede or preclude Clean Harbors from providing any or all of the Services in compliance with Applicable Laws.
g. Clean Harbors shall be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques and procedures used by Clean Harbors to perform the Services under this Agreement.
h. Clean Harbors represents that it understands the currently known hazards to persons, property and the environment resulting from the transportation, treatment and disposal of Hazardous Waste. Clean Harbors further represents that it will perform all services under this Agreement in a safe, efficient and lawful manner, using industry-accepted practices and methods in accordance with Applicable Laws.
i. In the event of any spill, discharge, or release (collectively “Release”) either offSite or on-Site, of Hazardous Waste in Clean Harbor’s control or possession obtained from the Site, Clean Harbors shall: (i) promptly notify Community; (ii) promptly remove any Hazardous Materials and remediate the area in full compliance with all Applicable Laws; and (iii) shall be responsible for all costs and liabilities associated in any way with such spill, discharge, or release and subsequent remediation. Clean Harbors shall not be responsible for any Release cause by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Community or the Community’s respective officers, directors, employees, partners, members, managers, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, attorneys, successors, assigns, and authorized representatives (“Agents”).

4. Payment. a. Community agrees to pay Clean Harbors for services under this Agreement in accordance with the attached Rate Schedules. In no event, however, shall the cost of Services exceed $140,000 (one hundred forty thousand dollars) (the "Contract Limit"). Rates for individual Services are capped as follows:

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i. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) per contract year ($80,000 during the Term). Rates shall be charged in accordance with the Household Hazardous Waste Rate Schedule at Exhibit A.
ii. Emergency Response Services: Not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) per contract year ($20,000 during the Term). Emergency Response Services shall be provided only upon written request or authorization by the Community and shall be billed in accordance with the applicable Emergency Response Rate Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B.
iii. Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Services:
(1) Either: Up to four (4) pickup events per year ($5,000 per pickup); or, Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) per contract year, whichever occurs first.
(2) In no event shall the annual cost of HHW Pickup Services exceed $20,000 in a year. Pick-up costs being weight-based, the total annual cost may reach $20,000 in fewer than four pick-ups if the collected volume is higher than anticipated during the year. b. The Parties expressly agree that Clean Harbors shall not be entitled to any compensation above the Contract Limit, and the Community shall not be obligated to pay any compensation above the Contract Limit, unless previously approved in writing by the Community.
c. Community agrees to pay Clean Harbors within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice. The invoice shall include an itemized list of Services provided and the associated cost. Interest shall accrue at the rate of one and one half (1.5%) percent per month after thirty (30) days. In the event that legal or other action is required to collect unpaid balances or invoices, Community agrees to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees, which may be incurred by Clean Harbors if Community is found liable for the unpaid balance or invoices. Notwithstanding the foregoing, interest shall not accrue on any invoice or unpaid balance that Community disputes in good faith pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures contained in Section 7.
d. Upon termination for any reason, Community shall pay Clean Harbors for all services perform and accepted through the effective date of termination. Clean Harbors shall not be entitled to payment for any service not performed as of the termination date, nor for any anticipated profits or consequential damages.

5. Indemnification. a. Clean Harbors shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Community and its Agents (collectively, with Community, the “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all liabilities, claims, losses, actions, damages, judgments, costs

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and expenses of whatever nature (including reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs and other litigation expenses) of any nature whatsoever (collectively, “Losses”), incurred by Indemnified Parties, arising out of or associated in any way, with the following:
i. Any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property (real or personal), or loss of use of any property related to Hazardous Materials; ii. Any spill, discharge or release of Hazardous Materials, or the threat of spill, discharge or release of any Hazardous Materials; iii. Any lawsuit brought or threatened, settlement reached, or government order relating to such Hazardous Materials;
iv. Any breach by Clean Harbors of any representation, warranty or covenant contained in this Agreement;
v. Any costs of removal or remedial action incurred by any government or any other person or damages from injury to, destruction of, or loss of natural resources including reasonable costs of assessing such injury, destruction or loss incurred pursuant to any Environmental Laws; vi. Any lawsuit brought or threatened, settlement reached, or government order relating to such Hazardous Materials; and,
vii. Any breach of Applicable Laws or Environmental Laws by Clean Harbors.
provided, however, Clean Harbors shall not be liable under such indemnification to the extent such Losses (i) result from the negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party, and (ii) do not relate in any way to this Agreement or Clean Harbors’ performance of the Services hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event Losses result only partially from Community’s negligence or willful misconduct, Clean Harbors shall indemnify Community to the degree determined in a final and nonappealable judgment to be proportionate to its liability.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, it is understood and agreed by the parties that Clean Harbors will at all times under this Agreement retain any exemption or limitation from liability (“Responder Immunity”) pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (FWPCA) 33 U.S.C.A. § 1251 et seq., the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, as amended (OPA-90) 33 U.S.C.A. § 2701 et seq., and any other applicable Federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance which provides such responder immunity. Operation of such immunity shall be suspended if Clean Harbors is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct. For purposes of this indemnity, “gross negligence” shall not be deemed to include (a) Clean Harbors’s lack of available equipment or personnel, (b) failure of Clean Harbors’s equipment, (c) acts performed by the Clean Harbors at the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard or other governmental authority, or (d) acts performed by the Clean Harbors at the direction of the City or City's other contractors.

6. Insurance.

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a. At all times during the term of this Agreement and/or the performance of the Services, Clean Harbors shall maintain, and shall cause its agents to maintain, in full force and effect insurance of the types and amounts described in Exhibit D. b. All insurance provided by Clean Harbors, and Clean Harbors’ agents, as applicable, shall be on a primary not contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self-insurance, primary or excess, available to City or any officer, employee, agent, or volunteer of City. Clean Harbors shall arrange, and shall cause Clean Harbor’s agents to arrange, with its respective insurance companies, to endorse its policies accordingly. c. Prior to performance of the Services, Clean Harbors shall demonstrate compliance with this section by providing to Community a Certificate of Insurance.

7. Dispute. 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) business days and if agreed upon by the parties, then, 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. Modification. This Agreement shall be modified only by a writing signed by both parties.

9. Miscellaneous. a. The Parties to this Agreement represent and warrant that the persons executing this Agreement are authorized signatories and and that the subject Party shall be bound by the signatory’s execution of this Agreement.
b. Clean Harbors shall perform this Agreement as an independent contractor and shall have and maintain complete control over its employees, agents and operations. Clean Harbors and its agents and employees, shall not represent, act, purport to act, or be deemed to be the agent, representative, employee or servant of the Community. Community agents or employees, including the Community Coordinator identified herein, shall not represent, act, purport to act or be deemed the agent, representative, employee or servant of Clean Harbors.

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c. Notice. Any notice or other communication given under this Agreement shall be in writing and mailed or delivered as follows:

To Community:

City of Carpinteria
5775 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA 93012
Attn: John Ilasin
To Clean Harbors:

Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
42 Longwater Drive,
P.O. Box 9149
Norwell, MA 02061-9149
Attn: General Counsel (Urgent Contract Matter)
d. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence or clause of this Agreement shall be deemed to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of other sections of this Agreement.
e. Waiver. Any waiver by either party of any provision or condition of this Agreement shall not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other provision or condition of this Agreement, nor a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same provision or condition.
f. Jurisdiction. The validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California for any disputes arising under this Agreement. g. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, neither party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to lost profits, lost data, lost revenues, loss of use, loss of business opportunity, or diminution in value, whether arising under contract, warranty, equity, tort, strict liability, or any other theory of liability whatsoever, and whether or not the possibility of such damages has been disclosed or could have been reasonably foreseen. NOTWITHSTANDING

ANY TERM OR CONDITION OF THIS AGREEMENT TO THE

CONTRARY AND, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW,
CITY AGREES THAT CLEAN HARBOR’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO

CITY, TO ANYONE CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, OR UNDER CITY, AND

TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES, CLAIMS,

DEMANDS, LOSSES, EXPENSES, OR DAMAGES, OF WHATEVER KIND

OR CHARACTER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN ACTION OR

CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, EQUITY, TORT, STRICT

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LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY WHATSOEVER,

ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT,

THE WORK/SERVICES, OR THE PROJECT SITE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO

THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION RECEIVED BY CLEAN
HARBORS HEREUNDER IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD
PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto execute this Agreement by their duly authorized representatives.

City of Carpinteria Clean Harbors Environmental
Services, Inc.

By: _____________________________________ By: _____________________________ Title: ____________________________________ Title:____________________________ Date: ____________________________________ Date:____________________________ ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit A – Household Hazardous Waste Rate Schedule
Exhibit B – Emergency Response Rate Schedule
Exhibit C - Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery Services Exhibit D – Insurance

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EXHIBIT A
Household Hazardous Waste Rate Schedule

880 Verdulera Street
Camarillo, CA 93010
www.cleanharbors.com
11-12-2025
Attn:Ms Delayni Millar
Carpinteria City Of
5775 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Report #81955
Dear Ms Millar:

Thank you for using Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (Clean Harbors) for your waste management needs. We are sending you this new quotation with increased pricing based on recent industry changes and market conditions. Existing services agreement terms and conditions apply to this quoted business. This new quotation is based upon submitted waste profiles and previous shipment history.

We remind you that we offer our clients a broad spectrum of environmental services in addition to the ability to dispose of hazardous material at or through a Clean Harbors' owned and operated facility. A Clean Harbors professional can assist you with:
. Waste Transportation & Disposal . 24-Hour Environmental Emergency Response . Laboratory Chemical Packing . Industrial Services
. Field Services . Insite Services
Clean Harbors has the appropriate permits and licenses for the acceptance and disposal of the waste streams identified within this quotation.

I look forward to continuing to service your environmental needs. To place an order, please contact our Customer Service group at 800.444.4244. If you have any questions about our new pricing or need further assistance, you may reach me at the number below.

Sincerely,
Steven Pico
Clh Account Mgr
Phone: NULL

Report ID: 81955

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EXHIBIT B
Emergency Response Rate Schedule

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EXHIBIT C
Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery Services

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EXHIBIT D
Insurance
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, Contractor will maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Contractor will use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth here, Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so. Contractor acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this Section constitute the amount of coverage required.

Contractor shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:

Commercial General Liability Insurance using Insurance Services Office “Commercial General Liability” 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 $1,000,000 peroccurrence.

Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 (Any Auto) or the exact equivalent. Limits are $1,000,000 combined single limit. If Contractor owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above. If Contractor or Contractor’s employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, Contractor 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 employer’s liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident or disease.

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 be provided on a “pay on behalf” basis, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. Policy shall contain a provision obligating insurer at the time insured’s liability is determined, not requiring actual payment 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 Contractor, subcontractors 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 $1,000,000.

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.

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

1. Contractor 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 2010-1219.

Contractor also agrees to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.

2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall prohibit Contractor, or Contractor’s employees or agents, from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Contractor 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. 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 so-called “third party action over” claims, including any exclusion for bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor orsubcontractor.

6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, and the City may request modification and additional requirements, as the need arises. Contractor shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect City’s protection without City’s prior writtenconsent.

7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured endorsement to Contractor’s general 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 Contractor or deducted from sums due Contractor, 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. Contractor 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, or that any party will “endeavor” (as opposed to being required) to comply with the requirements of the

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certificate.

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

10. Contractor agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Contractor, provide the same insurance coverage required of Contractor. Contractor 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. Contractor agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.

11. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to request a change to the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Contractor, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to City.

12. 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 thisAgreement.

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

14. Contractor 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.

15. Contractor 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 letter from Contractor’s insurance agent to this effect is acceptable.A certificate of insurance and/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.

16. The provisions of any workers’ compensation or similar act will not limit the

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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Contractor 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 Contractor 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.

20. The City’s failure to comply with reporting requirements should not affect coverage required under the Agreement.

Contractor agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Contractor 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.

Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
and its affiliates
42 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Certificate holder and naming the City are named as an Additional Insureds for General Liability, Contractor's Pollution Liability and Auto Liability as their interests may appear if required by written contract but only with respect to liability arising out of operations of the Named Insured It is further agreed that the General Liability, Contractor's Pollution Liability and Auto Liability shall be Primary and Non-contributory with any other insurance in force for or which may be purchased by Additional insured It is understood and agreed that the company waives its right of subrogation which may arise by reason of a payment of claim under the General Liability, Contractor's Pollution Liability, Auto Liability and Worker's Compensation policy as required by written contract where allowed by state law Umbrella is excess of the General Liability, Auto Liability, and Employer's Liability INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE: Starr Indemnity & Liability Company NAIC#: 38318 POLICY NUMBER: 1000005140 EFF DATE: 11/01/2025 EXP DATE: 11/01/2026 SUBROGATION WAIVED: Y
TYPE OF INSURANCE: LIMIT DESCRIPTION: LIMIT AMOUNT:

Workers Compensation & Empl Liab E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $2,000,000 (AK, AZ, IA, NJ, NY, NC, VT, CT) E.L. DISEASE - EA EMP $2,000,000 Per Statute E.L. DISEASE-POL LMT $2,000,000
INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE: Starr Indemnity & Liability Company NAIC#: 38318 POLICY NUMBER: 1000005138 (MA, FL) EFF DATE: 11/01/2025 EXP DATE: 11/01/2026 SUBROGATION WAIVED: Y
TYPE OF INSURANCE: LIMIT DESCRIPTION: LIMIT AMOUNT:

Workers Compensation E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $2,000,000
& Employers Liability E.L. DISEASE - EA EMP $2,000,000
Per Statute E.L. DISEASE-POL LMT $2,000,000
2 3
Willis Towers Watson Northeast, Inc.

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SR ID: 29882086 BATCH: 4433115 CERT: W45855083
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
and its affiliates
42 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE: Starr Indemnity & Liability Company NAIC#: 38318 POLICY NUMBER: 1000679513251(MA) EFF DATE: 11/01/2025 EXP DATE: 11/01/2026 ADDITIONAL INSURED: Y
SUBROGATION WAIVED: Y
TYPE OF INSURANCE: LIMIT DESCRIPTION: LIMIT AMOUNT:

Auto Liability (MA) CSL (Ea accident) $5,000,000
Any Auto, Owned Autos only, MCS-90
Hired Autos only, Non-owned Autos only
INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE: ACE American Insurance Company NAIC#: 22667 POLICY NUMBER: COO G27416603 011 EFF DATE: 11/01/2025 EXP DATE: 11/01/2026 TYPE OF INSURANCE: LIMIT DESCRIPTION: LIMIT AMOUNT:

Contractor's Pollution Liability Per Poll'n Condition $10,000,000 Aggregate Limit $10,000,000
SIR $250,000
ADDITIONAL REMARKS:

Transportation Pollution Liability is included on the Pollution Liability policy.

INSURER AFFORDING COVERAGE: ACE American Insurance Company NAIC#: 22667 POLICY NUMBER: COO G27416603 011 EFF DATE: 11/01/2025 EXP DATE: 11/01/2026 TYPE OF INSURANCE: LIMIT DESCRIPTION: LIMIT AMOUNT:

Professional Liability Per Wrongful Act $10,000,000
Aggregate Limit $10,000,000
SIR $250,000
3 3
Willis Towers Watson Northeast, Inc.

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SR ID: 29882086 BATCH: 4433115 CERT: W45855083
With Clean Harbors Environmental
Services, Inc.

Household Hazardous
Waste Collection &
Emergency Response
Services Agreement

Background
• Annual Household
Goods &
Hazardous Waste
Day
• Bi-weekly ABOP
Collection Events
• Emergency
Response

Clean Harbors
Environmental Services, Inc
• Hazardous waste management firm
that provides hazardous waste
collection, transportation, and
disposal services
• Served City since 2019
• No existing contractual arrangement
for hazardous waste emergency
response services
www.cleanharbors.com

Anticipated Services for
Carpinteria
• Four (4) annual household
hazardous waste pickups
annually
⚬ ~$5,000 per pickup
• One (1) Annual Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Day
⚬ ~$40,000 per event
• Hazardous waste emergency
environmental response services
⚬ ~$10,000 per annum

Time Frame & Cost
4 x $5,000
1 X $40,00
1 X $10,000
YR 1
YR 2
$70,000
4 x $5,000
1 X $40,00
1 X $10,000
$70,000
Annual household hazardous waste pickups (ABOP)
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Hazardous waste emergency environmental response
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Hazardous waste emergency environmental response
TOTAL AGREEMENT NOT-TO-EXCEED= $140,000
Annual household hazardous waste pickups (ABOP)
FY 2025/26–2026/27
two-year budget cycle
FY 2027/28–2028/29
two-year budget cycle

Questions?

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City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Resolution No. 6481, Declaring the Intention to Vacate a Portion of Olive Avenue.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 6481, declaring the intention to vacate a portion of Olive Avenue.

Sample Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. 6481, as read by title only.

BACKGROUND
In July 2025, the City of Carpinteria (City) received a letter of request from the Carpinteria Sanitary District (CSD) to vacate a portion of Olive Avenue for a proposed protective flood wall and electrical equipment improvements, which will support the construction and operation of the future Advanced Water Purification Facility component of the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project.
shown as Attachment A.

The -of-way and is shown in
Attachment B under Exhibit 1 of Resolution No. 6481. The area to be vacated comprises approximately 1,800 square feet and is needed to accommodate the proposed improvements. In addition, this portion of Olive Avenue currently contains treatment plant.

As required by Section 65402 of the Government Code, no street shall be vacated until the Planning Commission has reported on the proposed location, purpose, and extent thereof as to conformity with the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan. On September 2, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-25-007, finding that the proposed vacation of that portion of Olive Avenue is in conformance with the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan. As required by Sections 8314 and 892 of the Streets and Highways Code, rights-of-way established for other purposes by cities, counties, or local Agenda Section: Public Hearing
Agenda Item No.: 12
Council Meeting Date: June 22, 2026

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agencies shall not be abandoned unless the governing body (e.g., City) determines the rights-of-way or parts thereof are not useful as a non-motorized transportation facility.

In September 2025, the City initiated the Surplus Land Act (SLA) process given that the portion of Olive Avenue to be vacated is City-owned property. On October 9, 2025, the City published a Notice of Exemption pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54221, which declared the land exempt surplus. On October 30, 2025, the City Attorney met with the Department of Housing and Community the City that because the land is located within a coastal zone, a written notice of availability (NOA) for open-space purposes was required. On January 27, 2026, the City sent out the NOA and received two letters of interest during the required 60-day noticing period. However, both interested parties rescinded their letters of interest. In May 2026, HCD indicated that the portion of Olive Avenue qualifies as exempt surplus land under Government Code section 54221, subdivision (f)(1)(B) and (E).

The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Council to adopt Resolution No. 6481, declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Olive Avenue.

DISCUSSION
The adoption of Resolution No. 6481 does not immediately result in vacation of that portion of Olive Avenue and is not the final action of the vacation. Pursuant to the vacation proceeding of Division 9, Part 3 (Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law) of the Streets and Highways Code, the purpose of Resolution No. 6481 is to declare the and to set a
public hearing on the matter, which is proposed to take place on July 27, 2026. Upon receiving testimony at the public hearing, the City Council must then make certain findings of fact, after which it may adopt a resolution of vacation. The resolution of vacation may provide for the reservation and exception of easements as may be necessary for public utilities and may include other conditions as the City Council finds necessary. Additionally, the City Council may not have the resolution of vacation recorded until such conditions are satisfied. Only upon recordation of the resolution of vacation
operation and maintenance obligations, resulting in a corresponding reduction in exposure related to the area. These reductions in cost and liability are limited to the approximately 1,800-square-foot portion of Olive Avenue proposed for vacation.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
The proposed street vacation is consistent with Planning Commission Resolution No.

PC-25-007, reporting the vacation of that portion of Olive Avenue, was found in conformance with the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan.

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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No Additional Funding Requested. CSD will remunerate costs to the City for costs associated with processing the request for vacation.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The vacation proceeding is undertaken in accordance with Division 9, Part 3 (Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law) of the Streets and Highways Code.

OPTIONS

1. Adopt Resolution No. 6481, declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Olive Avenue. (Staff recommendation)

2. The City Council could choose not to approve the recommendation and direct staff as determined appropriate.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Carpinteria Sanitary District

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Carpinteria Sanitary District Letter of Request dated July 16, 2025 Attachment B: Resolution No. 6481
Staff contact:

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:

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

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

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ATTACHMENT A
Carpinteria Sanitary District Letter of Request dated July 16, 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP IN CARPINTERIA SINCE 1928
www.carpsan.com
5300 Sixth Street
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Phone (805) 684-7214 Fax (805) 684-7213
RE: Request for Determination of Conformance with Ca. Gov. Code Section 65402(a) for proposed Street Vacation in the City of Carpinteria

LOCATION:

EXTENT:

PURPOSE:

GENERAL PLAN & ZONING:

Craig Murray, P.E.

Photo Overlay of Olive Avenue Street Vacation Area

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ATTACHMENT B
Resolution No. 6481

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RESOLUTION NO. 6481

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE CITY RIGHT-OFWAY AT OLIVE AVENUE AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF THE TOWN OF CARPINTERIA RECORDED AS MAP 4 RACK 2, RECORDS OF THE COUNTY OF

SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, Olive Avenue is a City of Carpinteria right-of-way, as shown on the Map of the Town of Carpinteria recorded as Map 4 Rack 2, records of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carpinteria received a letter of request dated July 16, 2025, from the Carpinteria Sanitary District for vacating a portion of Olive Avenue for a proposed protective flood wall and electrical equipment improvements to support the construction and operation of the future Advanced Water Purification Facility component of the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project; and
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-25-007, reporting the vacation of that portion of Olive Avenue is in conformance with the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

SECTION 1. That the public interest, convenience, and necessity so requiring, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria to vacate that portion of Olive Avenue, which the location and extent are described in Exhibit 1 attached hereto and a made a part hereof.

SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Carpinteria hereby initiates the vacation proceeding of Division 9, Part 3 (Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law) of the Streets and Highways Code.

SECTION 3. That on July 27, 2026, at the hour of 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City of Carpinteria, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, 93013 is hereby set as the time and place of the public hearing at which time all persons interested in said vacation may appear and be heard by the City Council.

SECTION 4. That the City Engineer is authorized and directed to post public notices of said vacation along the line of said street to be vacated at least two (2) weeks before the date of said public hearing. Such public notices shall be prepared and posted in accordance with Section 8323 of the Streets and Highways Code.

SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall publish or post this resolution of intention in the manner prescribed for the publication or posting of resolutions of the City Council of

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the City of Carpinteria as such publication or posting is required in accordance with Section 8322(c) of the Streets and Highways Code.

SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall give public notice of the date, hour, and place of the public hearing on this resolution of intention, as herein above set, by publication for at least two (2) successive weeks in a weekly newspaper of general circulation before the public hearing. Such public notice shall be prepared and published in accordance with Section 8322(a) of the Streets and Highways Code.

SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall within ten (10) days of the adoption of this resolution of intention give written notice to those public bodies or public utilities which proceedings. Such public notice shall be prepared and given in accordance with Sections 8346 and 8347 of the Streets and Highways Code.

SECTION 8. Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 54221 of the Government Code that the City of Carpinteria hereby declares that portion of Olive Avenue, which the location and extent are described in Exhibit 1, is exempt surplus land paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 54221 of the Government Code.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on June 22, 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

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I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria held on June 22, 2026. ____________________________
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP acting as
City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria

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Exhibit 1 to Resolution No. 6481

EXHIBIT “ ”
Legal Description
Olive Avenue Right of Way Vacation
All that certain real property situated in the City of Carpinteria, County of Santa Barbara, State of Calfornia, being a portion of the right of way of Olive Avenue as shown on the map of the Town of Carpinteria recorded as Map 4 in Rack 2, records of said County, more particularly described as:

Beginning at the most Northerly corner of the parcel described in the deed to Carpinteria Sanitary District recorded in Book 1081 at Page 428 and shown on the Record of Survey recorded in Book 142 of Surveys at Page 52 said corner being a point on the centerline of Olive Avenue , thence;
1st North 45°00’08 West 20.00 feet along the Northwest prolongation of the Northeast line of said Carpinteria Sanitary District parcel to a line parallel with the centerline of Olive Avenue; thence,
2nd South 44°59’52” West along said parallel line to a point on the Northeast line of the parcel described in the deed to Palm Avenue Lofts recorded November 19, 1999 as Instrument Number 1999-0092052; thence,
3rd South 45°00’08 East 20.00 feet along the Northeast line of said Instrument Number 1999-0092052 to a point on the Northwest line of the first mentioned Carpinteria Sanitary District parcel and the centerline of Olive Avenue; thence, 4th North 44°59’52” East along the last mentioned Northwest line to the Point of Beginning Containing an area of 1,800 square feet more or less and is shown on the attached Exhibit “B”.

This real property description was prepared by me, or under my direction, in conformance with the Professional Land Surveyor’s Act.

Christopher G Vandrey, PLS 8783
/2025

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City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Transactions and Use Tax Measure for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
A. Adopt Resolution No. 6472 Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City a Measure Relating to the Establishment of a General Transaction and Use Tax at the Consolidated General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026; Requesting That the County Clerk- Recorder/ Registrar of Voters Provide Specific Election Administration Services; Setting Priorities for Filing Written Arguments and Rebuttals Regarding the Ballot Measure and Directing Preparation of an Impartial Analysis
B. Introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 796 establishing a Transactions and Use Tax, contingent upon voter approval; and C. Direct staff to proceed with all actions necessary to place the measure before voters at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.

Sample Motion: I move that the City Council adopt Resolution 6472, introduce Ordinance No. 796, and direct staff to proceed with all actions necessary to place the measure before voters at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election. (This motion requires reading of the Ordinance title, a roll call vote, and approval by at least four members of the City Council.)

BACKGROUND
The City of Carpinteria continues to face ongoing fiscal pressures driven by rising costs, stagnating revenues, and increasing infrastructure and service needs. In response, the City Council initiated a structured work program to evaluate the City's fiscal condition and potential revenue strategies, including voter opinion research, community engagement, assessment district proceedings, and preparation of the Revenue Enhancement Opportunities Report by HdL ECONSolutions.

Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 13
Council Meeting Date: June 22, 2026

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As part of that effort, the City completed Proposition 218 proceedings for the Landscape Maintenance and Winter Berm Assessment Districts in March 2026. These measures did not receive sufficient support to pass, resulting in an annual funding shortfall for ongoing maintenance and infrastructure-related services. These services must continue to be provided and are currently funded through existing and limited resources, including the General Fund and Measure X. While these are separate funding sources, they remain constrained resources, and using them to fund ongoing maintenance reduces the City's ability to fund other priorities such as streets, facilities, and infrastructure improvements.

On April 13, 2026, the City Council received the Revenue Enhancement Opportunities Report prepared by HdL ECONSolutions and directed staff to further evaluate a Transactions and Use Tax and initiate community engagement and public education efforts. On May 26, 2026, the City Council reviewed proposed ballot language and the outreach and public education strategy and provided feedback regarding both items.

Since that time, the City, and individual Councilmembers, have continued public outreach and engagement efforts, including stakeholder meetings, informational mailers, community outreach activities, and public workshops. Feedback received through these efforts has helped to improve outreach and education related to the proposed measure.

This item returns to the City Council with the proposed ordinance establishing a Transactions and Use Tax (Attachment E) and the related election resolutions (Attachments A through D) required under the California Elections Code to place the measure before voters at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.

DISCUSSION
Fiscal Need
As discussed in previous reports, the City continues to face ongoing fiscal challenges driven by rising costs, increasing infrastructure obligations, and revenues that have not kept pace with the cost of providing municipal services, resulting in a structural deficit.

The cost of law enforcement services provided through the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is approximately $6.6 million in FY 2025/2026 and is projected to increase to approximately $6.9 million in FY 2026/2027. largest discretionary expense and is greater (in dollar amount) than any single one of at a percentage greater than any single one of our top three revenue sources. At the same time, expanded service levels, including library services, senior services, and parks maintenance, continue to compete for an increasingly limited pool of discretionary funding, compounded by inflationary pressures across all City operations. While reductions to service levels and program budgets may buy time for correction, they are not a long-term solution and deferred maintenance will likely lead to greater future

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expense. To address the eficit, revenues and revenue percentage growth need to exceed expenditures and expenditure percentage growth.

In March 2026, Proposition 218 proceedings for the Landscape Maintenance and Winter Berm Assessment Districts did not receive sufficient support to pass, resulting in an annual funding shortfall for ongoing maintenance and infrastructure-related services.

These services must continue to be funded through existing City resources, including the General Fund and Measure X, reducing the City's ability to fund other priorities.

The City also faces significant infrastructure obligations. Capital Improvement Program projects continue to exceed historical estimates due to increases in labor costs, material costs, and regulatory requirements. Current estimates indicate approximately $24 million in deferred street and pavement maintenance, in addition to deferred facility maintenance and other unfunded capital improvement needs.

Taken together, these factors reflect ongoing fiscal challenges and increasing demands on the City's limited discretionary resources.

Proposed Transactions and Use Tax Measure
Based on City Council direction provided at the April 13, 2026 meeting, prior voter survey research, community engagement efforts, analysis prepared by HdL ECONSolutions, and subsequent staff and legal review, staff has prepared a proposed Transactions and Use Tax measure for City Council consideration.

The proposed measure would establish a 0.25 percent Transactions and Use Tax within the City of Carpinteria. If approved by voters, the measure is estimated to generate approximately $700,000 annually in locally controlled revenue that could be used for general governmental purposes, including public safety, infrastructure maintenance, emergency preparedness, parks, community services, and other municipal priorities as determined through the annual budget process.

The proposed measure is structured as a general tax requiring majority voter approval.

Based on HdL ECONSolutions' analysis, almost 20% of taxable sales within the City are generated by visitors and non-residents, which will distribute the tax burden beyond City residents. Revenue generated by the measure would remain locally controlled and may be used for general government purposes consistent with City Council priorities and community needs.

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The proposed ballot question is as follows:
"Carpinteria Public Safety, Roads, City Services Measure. To help repair streets/potholes/sidewalks; better prepare for/respond to wildfires/floods, other emergencies/natural disasters; keep public areas/parks safe/clean; help maintain sheriff's service/response, property crime/theft prevention efforts; address homelessness; support youth/senior programs; other general government purposes; shall City of Carpinteria's measure be adopted levying a ¼¢ sales tax, providing approximately $700,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosure, funds locally controlled?" A 0.25 percent Transactions and Use Tax would equate to approximately $0.25 on a $100 taxable purchase. Together with the one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) Local Transaction and Use Tax described in Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 3.18 (Measure X), the new transactions and use tax rate in the City would be one and onehalf percent (1.5%). Added to other State and County taxes, such as Measure A, totaling
would be 9.25%.

Like all California Transactions and Use Taxes, certain purchases are exempt under state law. Examples include most groceries, prescription medications, residential rent, and medical services. The tax generally applies only to taxable retail purchases that are already subject to California sales tax.

While the revenue generated by the measure would not fully address the City's longterm fiscal and infrastructure needs, it would provide an ongoing locally controlled funding source to help stabilize service levels and address priority needs identified by the community and City Council. The full text of the proposed Transactions and Use Tax ordinance is provided as Attachment E.

Election Process
The California Elections Code requires adoption of a resolution and related actions in order to place a measure before voters.

The proposed election Resolution No. 6472, provided as Attachments, would:

Submit the Transactions and Use Tax measure to voters (Ordinance, attached, would become effective only upon approval by a majority of voters voting on the measure.).

Establish procedures for filing arguments and directs the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis.

Establish procedures for filing rebuttal arguments.

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POLICY CONSISTENCY
The proposed action is consistent with the FY 2026/2027 Strategic Plan, specifically Goal No. 4 Maintain Fiscal Sustainability.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed measure itself has no direct fiscal impact unless approved by voters. If approved by voters, the measure is estimated to generate approximately $700,000 annually in ongoing general-purpose revenue.

Election administration costs associated with placing the measure on the ballot have been incorporated into the FY 2026/2027 budget.

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) will administer the collection of and transmittal of the revenues to the City. CDTFA will require reimbursement from the City for the services it performs. The amount of such reimbursement is not known at this time.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53724(b), placement of a general tax measure on the ballot requires approval by a two-thirds vote (4 out of 5) of the City Council.

The City Attorney has assisted in the preparation of the proposed ordinance and election resolutions and will continue to provide legal guidance regarding compliance with the California Elections Code, Revenue and Taxation Code, and other applicable laws.

The proposed measure is a general tax and requires approval by a majority of voters voting on the measure. The election resolutions also satisfy requirements related to election consolidation, impartial analysis, ballot arguments, and rebuttal arguments.

OPTIONS

1. Adopt the resolution and introduce the ordinance as recommended by staff.

2. Direct modifications to the proposed ballot language, ordinance, or election documents and continue the item to a future meeting.

3. Decline to place the measure before voters.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.

Transactions and Use Tax Ballot Measure
June 22, 2026

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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A Resolution No. 6472
Staff contact:

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

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ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 6472

This Measure is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Resources Code,§ 2100 et seq.) ("CEQA") and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs.,§ 15000 et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures to implement government funding mechanisms; does not involve any commitment to a specific project that could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the provisions of this Chapter do not constitute a "project" that requires environmental review (14 Cal. Code of Regs.,§ I 5378(b)(4)-(5)).

I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria held on June 22, 2026. ______________________________
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk, Elections Official
City of Carpinteria
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 A TO RESOLUTION NO. 6472
Ordinance No. 796

EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 796

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARPINTERIA, AUTHORIZING A QUARTER PERCENT (0.25%) LOCAL

TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE ELECTORS, BY ADDITION OF CHAPTER 3.19 TO TITLE 3 OF THE

CARPINTERIA MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Carpinteria does hereby ordain as follows:

WHEREAS, Article XIIIC, Section 2, of the California Constitution authorizes a city to impose a general tax if approved by a majority vote of the qualified electors; WHEREAS, pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9 et seq., the City of Carpinteria ("City") has the authority to collect a local transactions and use tax and to increase that transactions and use tax;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 3.18 (Local Transactions and Use Tax [Measure X]) of Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Carpinteria Municipal Code, the City currently levies a voter-approved one and one-quarter percent (1-1/4%) transaction and use tax, the proceeds of which are deposited into the general fund to be used for any governmental or public purpose;
WHEREAS, at the May 26, 2026 council meeting, the City Council ordered the November 3, 2026 general municipal election and called for its consolidation with the Statewide General Election to be held the same day (City Resolution Nos. 6465 & 6466);
WHEREAS, in compliance with Government Code Sections 53723 and 53724, and Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9, the City Council at its meeting of June 22, 2026, approved City Council Resolution No. 26-XXX which (i) called and gave notice of the submission to Carpinteria voters of a ballot measure (hereinafter, the "Measure") to be submitted to the qualified voters of the City adopting an ordinance that increases the City's existing transactions and use tax rate by an additional quarter percent (1/4%) such that the new transactions and use tax rate will be one and one-half percent (1-1/2%); (ii) requested the County to provide election administrative services at the municipal election, inclusive of the ballot measure; and (iii) set priorities for the submission of arguments and rebuttals and ordering the preparation of the City Attorney's Impartial Analysis;
WHEREAS, the ballot measure seeking approval of this Ordinance was given the letter designation Measure "__" which presented the following question to Carpinteria voters:

WHEREAS, this Ordinance was provisionally approved by the City Council by a first reading on June 22, 2026, subject to the requirement that the ballot measure authorizing the implementation of this Ordinance is approved by Carpinteria voters at the general municipal election held November 3, 2026;
WHEREAS, the ballot measure seeking approval of this Ordinance was approved by a simple majority of votes cast at said election by a final count of _____ "Yes" votes (or _____% "Yes") to _____"No" votes (or _____% "No"); and WHEREAS, at its meeting of __________, the City Council approved Resolution No. 26-_______ reciting the facts of the City's November 3, 2026 general municipal election, and declaring the results of the same.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA, ACTING WITH THE CONSENT OF THE VOTERS FOLLOWING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated into this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. Chapter 3.19 (Carpinteria Public Safety, Roads, City Services Measure) is hereby added to Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the Carpinteria Municipal Code as follows:

Chapter 3.19
Local Transaction and Use Tax (2026)

3.19.010 Title

3.19.020 Operative Date

3.19.030 Purpose

3.19.040 Contract with State

3.19.050 Transactions Tax Rate

3.19.060 Place of Sale

3.19.070 Use Tax Rate

3.19.080 Adoption of Provisions of State Law

3.19.090 Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes

3.19.100 Permit Not Required

3.19.110 Exemptions and Exclusions

3.19.120 Amendments to Revenue and Taxation Code.

3.19.130 Enjoining Collection Forbidden

3.19.140 Annual Audit

3.19.150 Termination and Repeal

3.19.160 Severability

3.19.010 Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the Local Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance (2024).

The City of Carpinteria hereinafter shall be called "City." This Chapter shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City.

3.19.020 Operative Date.

A. The transactions and use tax codified under this Ordinance was approved by Carpinteria voters at a municipal election held November 3, 2026, and pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7265, became operative on the first day of the calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after its adoption at an original rate of one-quarter percent (1/4%).

3.19.030 Purpose.

This Chapter is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:

A. To impose a transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part

1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1. 7 of Division 2.

B. To adopt a transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

C. To adopt a transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing

statutory and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.

D. To adopt a transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.

3.19.040 Contract with State.

Prior to the Operative Date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this Chapter; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the Operative Date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the Operative Date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.

Section 3.19.050 Transactions Tax Rate.

For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of one quarter percent (0.25%) of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the Operative Date of this Chapter. The tax imposed by this Section is additional to the tax imposed under Chapter

3.18 of this Code.

Section 3.19.060 Place of Sale.

For the purposes of this Chapter, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out-of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

Section 3.19.070 Use Tax Rate.

An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this ordinance for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of one

quarter percent (0.25%) of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.

Section 3.19.080 Adoption of Provisions of State Law.

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth herein.

Section 3.19.090 Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes.

In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:

A. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:

1. The word "State" is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California;

2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this ordinance;

3. In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
a. Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code; or
b. Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the State under the said provision of that code.

4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

B. The word "City" shall be substituted for the word "State" in the phrase "retailer engaged in business in this State" in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.

1. "A retailer engaged in business in the District" shall also include any retailer that, in the preceding calendar year or the current calendar year, has total combined sales of tangible personal property in this State or for delivery in the State by the retailer and all persons related to the retailer that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). For purposes of this Chapter, a person is related to another person if both persons are related to each other pursuant to Section 267(b) of Title 26 of the United States Code and the regulations thereunder.

Section 3.19.100 Permit Not Required.

If a seller's permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor's permit shall not be required by this Chapter.

Section 3.19.110 Exemptions and Exclusions.

A. There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state-administered transactions or use tax.

B. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:

1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.

2. Sales of property to be used outside the City, which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his or her agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:

a. With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code,
aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and,
b. With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-of-City and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.

3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the Operative Date of this Chapter.

4. A lease of tangible personal property, which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the Operative Date of this Chapter.

5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (B)(3) and (B)(4) of this Section, above, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.

C. There are exemptions from the use tax imposed by this Chapter, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:

1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any state-administered transactions and use tax ordinance.

2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.

3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the Operative Date of this Chapter.

4. If the possession of or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the Operative Date of this Chapter.

5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (C)(3) and (C)(4) of this Section, above, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.

6. Except as provided in subparagraph (C)(7), below, a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer.

7. ''A retailer engaged in business in the City" shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code.

That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.

D. Any person subject to use tax under this Chapter may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.

Section 3.19.120 Amendments to Revenue and Taxation Code.

All amendments subsequent to the Effective Date of this Chapter to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1. 7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this Chapter, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this Chapter.

Section 3.19.130 Enjoining Collection Forbidden.

No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this Chapter, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.

Section 3.19.140 Annual Audit.

By no later than December 31 of each year, the City shall cause an independent auditor to complete an audit of the tax revenues collected under this Chapter. Such report shall review whether the tax revenues collected pursuant to this Chapter are collected, managed and expended in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.

The audit results may be combined with the audit of other City funds, so long as the proceeds are reported separately. The City Council shall discuss the results of such audit at a meeting of the City Council that is open to the public.

Section 3.19.150 Termination and Repeal.

The transactions and use tax described in this Chapter shall continue to be of an indefinite term unless and until repealed by Carpinteria voters.

Section 3.19.060 Severability.

If any provision of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 3. Effective Date.

This Chapter relates to the levying and collecting of a City transactions and use tax and shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council after it has first been approved by a simple majority of votes cast by Carpinteria voters at the November 3, 2026 election. Notwithstanding the Effective Date, this Chapter and the tax imposed by it will be operative as described in Section SECTION 4. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT.

Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California and applicable laws, the appropriations limit for the City is hereby increased by the aggregate sum authorized to be levied by this tax for fiscal year 2026-27 and each year thereafter.

SECTION 5. CEQA.

This Chapter is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal.

Pub. Resources Code,§ 2100 et seq.) ("CEQA") and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal.

Code of Regs.,§ 15000 et seq.) because it establishes rules and procedures to implement government funding mechanisms; does not involve any commitment to a specific project that could result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Accordingly, the provisions of this Chapter do not constitute a "project" that requires environmental review (14 Cal. Code of Regs.,§ I 5378(b)(4)-(5)).

SECTION 6. Certification Of Adoption. The City Clerk of the City of Carpinteria certifies that this transactions and use tax measure was approved by the People of the City of Carpinteria, California, voting on the 3rd day of November, 2026 by the following electoral results:

VOTES IN FAVOR: ________
VOTES AGAINST: ________
The foregoing Chapter was adopted by Declaration of the Vote for the November 3, 2026 election by the City Council of the City of Carpinteria on ______________, 2026.

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

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the parking management strategies as recommended by the Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee.

Sample Motion: I move to approve the parking management strategies as recommended by the Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee.

BACKGROUND
On November 22, 2021, the City Council accepted the Downtown Carpinteria Parking Study. The purpose of the Downtown Carpinteria Parking Study was to provide information sufficient for the City to:

1. Gain a better understanding of the existing downtown public parking demand in relation to available inventory;

2. Gain a better understanding of the potential future downtown public parking demand based on sample development project scenarios;

3. Gain a better understanding of management strategies, e.g., timed parking limits, that could improve the efficiency of public parking resources in the downtown;

4. Identify potential new public parking opportunities that could increase public parking inventory; and

5. projects, use
regulation, and mitigation fee program updates.

Based on the findings of the Downtown Carpinteria Parking Study, the City developed the Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan to identify strategies for improving Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 14
Council Meeting Date: June 22, 2026

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recommendations related to parking regulations, transportation demand management, shared parking, wayfinding, enforcement, and opportunities to improve parking capacity.

On May 23, 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Walker Consultants to develop the Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan. In April 2023, the Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee reviewed the draft plan and recommended delaying further consideration until completion of the 700 Linden Adaptive Reuse Project, now known as Linden Square, in order to reevaluate downtown parking conditions. Following the Committee's recommendation, work on the Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan was suspended.

Linden Square was completed in May 2025. On July 14, 2025, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Walker Consultants to update the Draft Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan and conduct additional parking utilization studies. As part of this effort, updated parking occupancy and parking length-of-stay data were collected in August 2025 through parking surveys conducted every 90 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on a Friday and Saturday.

On March 31, 2026, the Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee reviewed the updated Draft Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan and recommended a series of parking management strategies intended to improve parking availability, turnover, and utilization within the Downtown "T" area. The Traffic Safety Committee also reviewed the draft plan on April 15, 2026, and generally concurred with the Committee's recommendations.

The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Council to consider and approve the parking management strategies recommended by the Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee. A copy of the presentation for this agenda item is provided as Attachment A. A copy of the final Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan is provided as Attachment B.

DISCUSSION
The Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan focuses on improving parking parking spaces closest to businesses and visitor destinations while encouraging more efficient use of existing parking resources. The plan evaluates a range of parking management strategies organized into three categories:

A. Parking and Curb Management Strategies intended to improve utilization of existing parking resources through parking regulations, time limits, wayfinding improvements, and curb management measures.

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B. Transportation Mode Shift Strategies intended to reduce parking demand by encouraging alternative modes of transportation, including walking, bicycling, and transit.

C. Parking Capacity Strategies intended to increase parking availability through parking lot improvements, parking reconfiguration, shared parking arrangements, and other opportunities to expand parking capacity.

On March 31, 2026, the Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee (Council Members Al Clark and Wade Nomura) reviewed the updated Draft Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan and provided input regarding the strategies identified therein. Following its review, the Committee recommended prioritizing the following parking management strategies:

Recommended Parking Management Strategies
Strategy No. Description Rough Cost*
A.2 Add time limits to parking spaces fronting businesses to promote access.
$10,000-$20,000
A.5 Add wayfinding signage directing people to public parking lots. $15,000-$25,000 A.7 Allow for flexible EV parking spaces (replace 3-5 existing signs) $1,500-$2,500 C.1 Redesign Parking Lot No. 1 (Ninth St.). $300,000-$500,000 C.2 Convert existing parallel parking to angle parking. $50,000-$100,000 C.3 Lease private parking lots for public use $20,000-$40,000/year *Rough costs represent planning-level estimates for implementation and do not include ongoing maintenance, parking enforcement, environmental review, design, or construction management costs.

The Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee determined that the recommended strategies represent practical opportunities to improve parking turnover, increase awareness of available parking resources, provide greater flexibility in the use of existing parking facilities, and expand parking capacity where feasible.

A copy of the final Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan is provided as Attachment B.

The Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee further advised staff to forward the recommended parking management strategies to the City Council for consideration.

On April 15, 2026, the Traffic Safety Committee also reviewed the Draft Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan and received and filed the report. In general, the

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Traffic Safety Committee concurred with the recommendations of the Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee.

Approval of the recommended parking management strategies would establish City policy direction regarding future downtown parking management priorities. Approval would not authorize implementation of any specific strategy, appropriate funding, or establish an implementation schedule. Any future implementation efforts would be subject to available funding, staff resources, environmental review, and any additional City Council approvals that may be required.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
The Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan can be found consistent with the following goals, objectives, and policies in the General Plan and Local Land Use Coastal Plan:

Land Use Element
Policy LU-3i: Ensure the provision of adequate services and resources, including parking, public transit and recreational facilities, to serve proposed development.

Community Design Element (CD)
Policy CD-6b: Parking lots should be beside or behind the buildings, not in front. Onstreet customer parking for small neighborhood-serving shops, restaurants, offices and service businesses is encouraged. Such on-street parking should be managed as short-term convenience parking, and should not conflict with parking for coastal access or for nearby residences.

CD Downtown Core
CDS2A Implementation Policy 25: The City will prepare and implement new streetscape designs for Carpinteria Avenue that include address the following objectives:
a. Narrow the roadway pavement to a three-lane configuration, including a central turn lane, where needed;
b. Widen and enhance sidewalks in a manner similar to Linden Avenue to enable and encourage residents and visitors to walk to nearby destinations; c. Add regularly spaced street trees in wells at the curb, and street lights similar to those on Linden Avenue. The street trees may include tall species to strongly define the street from distant views, and smaller trees that define and shape the pedestrian ways along the edges; and
d. Include as much on-street parking as possible, to promote retail and lively businesses along the street, and to encourage those arriving in the District by car to walk along the streets and into the front doors of the businesses.

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CDS2A Implementation Policy 28: Curbside parking is encouraged to provide convenient parking for businesses and coastal access and to provide an additional buffer between pedestrians and traffic.

CDS2A Implementation Policy No. 29: On-street parking and public parking requirements for coastal access shall be considered in deciding the required amount of off-street parking. Parking lots are discouraged on street frontages and are strongly discouraged on corner lots.

Circulation Element
Policy C-3i: Develop and implement programs that improve the circulation and parking systems of the downtown area.

Policy C-3l: Provide sufficient parking and loading space in commercial and industrial areas to minimize interference with efficient traffic circulation.

Policy C-6c: Encourage development of available railroad rights-of -way for alternative transportation, bicycle, recreation, trail, parking related, and other appropriate uses.

Policy C-9h: Encourage MTD to promote use of Parking Lot 3 as a park and ride lot, and encourage Caltrans to establish and promote its parcel southwest of the Bailard/Highway 101 interchange for a park and ride lot.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Approval of the recommended parking management strategies does not require additional appropriations and does not authorize implementation of any specific project.

There is currently no funding included in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 2026/27 Budget for implementation of the recommended strategies. As identified in the Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan, implementation costs vary by strategy and may range from approximately $1,500 to $500,000, depending on the scope of the improvement.

Should the City Council approve the recommended strategies, staff will evaluate funding opportunities, implementation priorities, and potential phasing as part of future operating budget and Capital Improvement Program discussions. Any future funding requests or implementation actions would be presented to the City Council for consideration and approval.

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LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
There are no significant legal or risk management concerns associated with approval of the recommended parking management strategies.

Future implementation of individual strategies may require additional engineering analysis, environmental review, permitting, property agreements, or City Council approvals depending on the specific action proposed.

OPTIONS

1. Approve the parking management strategies as recommended by the Public Facility Site Acquisition/Development Committee. (Staff recommendation)

2. The City Council could choose to not approve the recommendation and direct staff as determined appropriate.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Walker Parking Consultants

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Presentation
Attachment B: Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan Staff contact:

John L. Ilasin, Public Works Director
(805) 880-3402; [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
Presentation

ATTACHMENT B
Downtown Carpinteria Parking Management Plan

Project Name
Date
City of Carpinteria
Downtown Parking Management Plan
June 2026

3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 650
Los Angeles, CA 90034
2 June 22, 2026
John Ilasin
Public Works Director
City of Carpinteria
5775 Carpinteria Ave
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Re: City of Carpinteria Parking Management Plan (updated 2026) Dear Mr. Ilasin:

Walker Consultants is pleased to submit for your review the updated 2026 Carpinteria Parking Management Plan report.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you on this project. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,

WALKER CONSULTANTS
Tania Schleck
Parking and Mobility Consultant

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3 Contents
4 Executive Summary 5
Data Analysis 5
Parking Demand Summary 5
Parking Length of Stay Summary 7
Transportation Mode and Commute Distance Findings 7
Future Parking Demand 8
Parking and Transportation Demand Management Options 8
A. Parking and Curb Management 8
B. Transportation Mode Shift 9
C. Increase Parking Capacity 10
Introduction 12
Parking Data Analysis 14
Study Area 14
Parking Demand 16
Approach 16
Downtown T Parking Management Area 16
Full Downtown T Study Area 18
Length of Stay 20
Transportation Mode Share Analysis 22
Work Commute Distance Analysis 22
City policies promoting alternative transportation 23
Parking and Transportation Demand Management Options 25 A. Parking and Curb Management 25
A-1 Add staff dedicated to parking management and enforcement 25 A-2 Add time limits to currently unrestricted parking in core areas and review restrictions for consistency 27 A-3: Explore parking permit programs 29
A-4 To better manage parking, implement a paid parking pilot program in a select location 29 A-5 Add wayfinding signage directing people to public parking 30 A-6: Explore enforcing parking time limits with license plate recognition technology 31

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4 A-7: Implement flexible EV Charging spaces 32
B. Transportation Mode Shift 32
B-1 Provide transit passes for the MTD transit services to employees 32 B-2 Explore the feasibility of establishing a mobility hub 33 B-3 Identify gaps in bicycle and pedestrian access downtown 34 C. Increase Parking Capacity 35
C-1: Explore redesigning Parking Lot 1 35
C-2: Explore leasing private parking for public use 35
C-3: Explore converting parallel parking to angled parking 35 Building a parking structure 36
Rough order of magnitude cost estimates 36
Appendix 38
Executive Summary

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5 Executive Summary
and west of Linden Avenue. The parking management plan builds upon the Downtown Carpinteria Parking Study, which Walker prepared and finalized on June 21, 2021, for the City of Carpinteria. The Downtown Parking Study provided an overview of existing parking conditions, an analysis of future parking demand, and options for improvements and future parking and transportation management strategies. The study concluded that downtown experiences an overall surplus of parking; however, the City needs to proactively plan to manage parking to meet the needs of downtown visitors, residents, employees, and business owners.

Walker prepared a draft parking management plan dated April 13, 2023. The plan was prepared prior to the opening of the Linden Square development (formerly 700 Linden), which is expected to have a significant impact Committee, the parking management should be finalized after the opening of Linden Square to assess current parking conditions. The City asked Walker to conduct additional parking observations in summer 2025, focusing on parking conditions once Linden Square was
at least partially operational.

It is important to note that the parking data
collected provides a general baseline to inform
the parking management approach. Parking
demand is likely to exceed that observed
during special events, holidays, and other
periods of particularly high demand.

Data Analysis
Parking Demand
Summary
Downtown T Parking Management
Area
Walker evaluated parking demand in
the core area of Downtown
Carpinteria, consisting of Linden
Avenue, Carpinteria Avenue, the
downtown public lots, and
approximately one block off Linden
Avenue, in July 2022 and again in
Figure ES1: Downtown T Parking Management Area
Source: Walker Consultants.

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6 August 2025. These core blocks, a subFigure ES-1. 503 on-street and off-street public parking spaces in the Downtown T Parking Management Area.

Walker quantified parking conditions in the Downtown T parking management area every 90 minutes on Friday, August 15, 2025, and Saturday, August 16, 2025.1 Walker also conducted parking counts in 2022 and found that
parking utilization was 74% in
2022 and 75% in 2025. The
2022 data is included as an
Appendix.

In 2025, parking demand was
just under 85% during the
lunch and dinner hours.2In the
parking management area, the
peak observed across the two
days occurred on Saturday,
August 16, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.,
with 396 cars parked and 107
spaces remaining empty,
resulting in a parking utilization
rate of 79%.

Certain lots and streets were
almost full or full, especially on
Linden Avenue, as well as Lots
1 and 2 (shown in red in Figure
ES-2).

Several Downtown T
stations exceeded 85%
occupancy, limiting access
to the Downtown T. 1 During the 2025 counts, approximately half of the businesses in Linden Square were operational, including the brewery, restaurants, the interior patio, and several retail establishments. The office space on the second floor was vacant. 2 An 85% utilization rate is the typical target for on-street parking spaces within most parking systems. Off-street parking facilities can have an acceptable parking occupancy rate of 90% or higher for private facilities where employees regularly park, although the 85% target for off-street parking simply represents a higher level of service to the driver (more regular availability is provided).

Source: Walker Consultants.

Figure ES2: Downtown T Parking Utilization Map

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There is a total of 907 on-street and off-street public parking spaces in the full Downtown T sub-area.

Walker collected data in the full Downtown T on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Peak demand in the full Downtown T occurred at 12:30 p.m., with 642 parked cars and 265 spaces remaining empty, resulting in a 71% utilization rate.

Parking Length of Stay Summary
Walker calculated the parking length of stay in the Downtown T parking management area by street/parking lot on Friday, August 15, 2025, every 90 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.3 During the peak parking demand (Friday at 12:30 p.m.), 35% (96 cars) of all vehicles parked in the Downtown T Parking Management area stayed parked for longer than three hours. This finding indicates that over one-third of the core commercial spaces are used for long-term parking, reducing access for downtown customers.

Over 33% of core commercial-fronting parking spaces in the Downtown T were observed occupied by vehicles for more than 3 hours. Core spaces should be reserved for short-term parking to increase customer access to businesses. Transportation Mode and Commute Distance Findings Walker analyzed proprietary, third-party Replica data to evaluate the current commute mode for trips that end in Carpinteria.4 o The automobile is the predominant mode of travel downtown. However, walking also accounts for a significant number of trips (16%), suggesting that people living nearby walk to reach their destinations.
o While over a third of work trips were very long (over 16 miles), 31% of work trips were less than one mile.

The significant number of local trips suggests that strategies promoting walking and biking for employees can reduce parking demand by making it easier for employees living close by to commute by modes other than driving and parking. 3
For the on-street parking, length of day data was only collected for the spaces that front commercial uses 4 Replica generates its data by running large scale, computationally-intensive simulations economic patterns.

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Parking demand in the Downtown T is projected to increase from the following key parking demand generators:

Walker captured Linden Square parking demand in the August 2025 parking counts. However, the development was only approximately 50% leased during the observation period, so parking demand is projected to increase.

The Surfliner Inn is a proposed hotel development on Parking Lot 3 and the construction of a new parking lot (Lot 4).

There are other parking demand generators expected in the future, including a renovated Palms Restaurant and other potential retail and restaurant establishments in the Downtown T.

Walker notes these future demand generators to underscore the importance of proactive parking and transportation demand management to accommodate economic development in the Downtown T.

High parking demand in Downtown T and projected future increases in parking demand demonstrate a need for the City to proactively implement parking and transportation demand management measures. Parking and Transportation Demand Management Options
The parking and transportation demand management options included in this report are organized into three categories:

A. Parking and curb management: Managing existing parking spaces so the public parking spaces in the heart of downtown have adequate turnover to serve visitors and customers, thereby promoting the economic health of the district and balancing the utilization of high- and lower-demand parking locations.

B. Transportation mode shift: Reduce parking demand by facilitating alternative modes of transportation such as walking and bicycling.

C. Parking capacity: Exploring opportunities for additional parking capacity without the need to build additional parking. Increasing parking enforcement to ensure posted time limits are adhered to, and parking spaces remain available throughout downtown.

A.Parking and Curb Management
A-1 Add dedicated parking staff to better manage parking in the Downtown T: Add staff who specifically focus on parking issues. Parking staff can be either new full-time equivalent (FTE) hires or contracted through a third party.

This will enable the City to enhance parking enforcement in time-restricted spaces and adopt an ambassador

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A-2 Apply time limits to parking spaces fronting businesses to promote access: The City should consider adding time limits on Linden Avenue, Carpinteria Avenue, and commercial-fronting spaces on the side streets, as well as offstreet spaces in Lot 1 and Lot 2. There are 335 parking spaces, 109 of which are currently unrestricted. It is considered best practice to promote turnover in spaces closest to businesses, thereby enhancing visitor access and downtown economic development. Walker recommends that on-street spaces have a 90-minute time limit, consistent with Linden Avenue and Carpinteria Avenue, and that Lot 1 and 2 spaces have a 2-hour time limit, consistent with a portion of Lot 1. Ensure that current restrictions are clearly and consistently communicated through signage and pavement markings. The City could consider offering downtown employees parking permits to exceed the time limit.

A-3 Explore parking permits. With more time-limited parking in the core downtown area, demand is likely to increase on adjacent residential streets. The City should explore implementing a parking permit program to manage parking demand in these areas. A new parking permit program would require approval from the California Coastal Commission, a process that can be time-consuming. Walker recommends that the City begin outreach to the Coastal Commission in the short term, with the expectation that the program would not be implemented for several years, if approved.

A-4 Implement a paid parking pilot. To better manage parking and distribute parking demand in the Downtown T, implement a paid parking pilot program in a designated location(s) within downtown where high parking demand warrants the measure. Paid parking should not be implemented primarily as a revenue-generating tool. Revenue earned should be reinvested back into the Downtown T.

A-5 Add wayfinding signage directing people to public parking lots: While Carpinteria does have some signage directing people to Lots 1 and 2, Walker observed that wayfinding to these lots could be improved. Static directional signage is a relatively low-cost way to enhance the visitor experience and reduce congestion. The City could also consider dynamic wayfinding signs with real-time parking availability information.

A-6 Explore license plate recognition technology (LPR). Explore the potential to enforce parking with license plate recognition (LPR) technology. LPR streamlines enforcement, enabling the City to enforce time limits more efficiently.

A-7 Implement flexible EV charging spaces. To maximize existing parking capacity, allow for a portion of public EV charging spaces to be available for non-EVs during the peak summer months.

B. Transportation Mode Shift
B-1 Provide transit passes for the Santa Barbara MTD transit services to employees. MTD has implemented service augmentations in Carpinteria. Offering transit passes to downtown employees encourages employees to take transit rather than drive and park, reducing overall parking demand.

B-2 Explore the feasibility of establishing a mobility hub. Mobility hubs are locations that integrate various transportation options, making it easier to transition from one mode of travel (e.g., walking or driving) to another (e.g., taking transit or renting a bike). For example, a mobility hub could include amenities such as wayfinding signage, short-term and long-term bicycle parking, vehicle parking, shelters, and bike-sharing facilities. The goal of

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B-3 Identify gaps in bicycle and pedestrian access downtown. The Santa Barbara County region has made significant investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and connectivity. Walker recommends that the City review gaps in sidewalks and bicycle infrastructure connecting nearby residents/employees who wish to walk or bike downtown; thereby, reducing parking demand.

C. Increase Parking Capacity
C-1 Explore Redesigning Parking Lot 1: Walker prepared high-level concepts for Parking Lot 1 to evaluate potential parking yields from alternative striping configurations. There are 69 parking spaces in Lot 1 and 15 in Lot 1a, for a to roughly 100 spaces, depending on the configuration. Walker based these concepts on a review of publicly available aerial imagery and a general review of local code requirements. Actual parking space counts may differ from the counts shown.

C-2 Explore leasing private spaces for public use. The City should consider contacting property owners to assess the feasibility of leasing private spaces for public use, thereby increasing parking capacity in Downtown T. It is recommended that these spaces primarily be used for employee parking.

C-3 Explore the feasibility of converting on-street parallel parking to angled parking. Typically, more angled parking spaces can be accommodated per block than parallel parking spaces. However, angled parking spaces can only be implemented if the road has a minimum right-of-way width. The City would need to conduct an analysis to identify where converting parking configurations would be feasible.

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Introduction

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Introduction
Sufficient capacity for a parking system anywhere, but particularly in a commercial district, depends not only on the number of spaces but also on the policies with which the spaces are managed. Every parking location will always have both high-demand and underutilized spaces. If not managed effectively, the in-demand spaces will experience shortages, creating frustration, and the very real assets, which are underutilized spaces, will sit wastefully empty.

This is typically true even when a new parking lot or parking structure is constructed. Parking management must come first. An effective parking management plan is also a transportation plan, which leverages options beyond parking for those who can take advantage of them. These options tend to be less expensive than providing additional parking and typically support broader goals for walkable and bikeable communities, as well as reduced emissions.
and west of Linden Avenue. The parking management plan builds upon the Downtown Carpinteria Parking Study, prepared by Walker and finalized on June 21, 2021, for the City of Carpinteria. The study concluded that downtown experiences an overall surplus of parking spaces (68% utilization and 282+ surplus spaces), even during typically busy summer conditions. Still, the City needs to proactively plan to manage parking downtown to meet the needs of existing and future land uses, including those of downtown visitors, residents, employees, and business owners.

With future development planned downtown, there will be additional demand During peak parking demand (mainly during the summer), certain parts of the Downtown T experience very high parking utilization (over 85%), making parking difficult or impossible to find in some areas. Parking management helps redistribute parking demand and maximize the capacity of the existing parking system, making it more efficient. It is important to note that many parking management strategies require up-front and ongoing staff time to administer.

Finally, we recognize that through State legislation and plans adopted by the City of Carpinteria, including the Circulation Element of its General Plan, the City has sought to encourage multimodal access that minimizes environmental impacts. In addition to managing parking supply, we sought to identify ways to reduce parking demand by promoting modes of transportation other than driving and parking.

Walker prepared a draft parking management plan dated April 13, 2023. The plan was prepared before the opening of the Linden Square development (formerly 700 Linden), which is expected to have a significant impact on parking parking management should be finalized after the opening of Linden Square. The City asked Walker to conduct parking observations in summer 2025, once Linden Square was at least partially operational. This report is an updated parking management plan that incorporates findings from the 2025 data collection.

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Data Analysis

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Parking Data Analysis
Study Area
Walker quantified parking demand in a portion of the Downtown T study area (Figure 1), as part of an effort to quantify parking data for this parking management plan. This study area was selected for analysis because it has the highest concentration of commercial uses and is the area Walker would recommend focusing parking management regulations on
The Downtown T Parking Management area has 503 total on-street and off-street parking spaces.

Figure 1: Downtown T Parking Management Area
Source: Walker Consultants.

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Dating back to studies prepared as early as 2001, the full Downtown T study area is larger, encompassing the blocks between Elm Avenue and Linden Avenue, as well as Maple Avenue and Walnut Avenue. Figure 2 shows the full downtown study area. There are a total of 907 on-street and off-street spaces in the full Downtown T study area.

Figure 2: Full Downtown T Study Area
Source: Walker Consultants.

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Parking Demand
Approach
Walker quantified parking conditions in the Downtown T every 90 minutes on Friday, August 15, 2025, and Saturday, August 16, 2025, between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Additionally, Walker surveyed the Downtown T parking management sub-area in 2022, prior to the operational start of the Linden Square development project.

The complete 2025 and 2022 parking occupancy data are included in the Appendix.

The dates selected for the 2025 data collection (August 15 and 16, 2025) were intended to represent typically busy summer months in the City. It is likely that these days did not capture the absolute peak. Collecting parking data on one representative weekday and one representative weekend day during the typical busy summer season i.e., measuring peak conditions that routinely
recur and are used to size and manage the system for everyday operations. The ITE Parking Generation Manual (6th ed.) is built around peak parking demand counts by land use for weekday and weekend periods, and the ULI/NPA/ICSC Shared Parking (3rd ed.) methodology formalizes the use of design day/design hour to account for time of day and seasonal variation without overemphasizing outlier days.5 Understandably, the absolute peak times are a focus and concern of the public. For non-typical surges (e.g., major special events), specific parking and transportation demand management measures should be implemented to address these situations. For example, the Avocado Festival provides a shuttle service from Carpinteria High School to the event entrance, making accessibility easier. Some businesses open up their parking to event-goers for a fee.

The options included in this PMP are designed to reduce and/or better manage parking demand to increase access to the Downtown T.

Downtown T Parking Management Area
Table 1 and Table 2 present the parking occupancy (number of parked vehicles), available parking spaces, and the percentage of occupied parking spaces (parking utilization) during each count.

Table 1: Downtown T Parking Management Area Parking Occupancy Friday, August 15, 2025 Count Start Time Parked Cars Empty Spaces Parking Utilization 11:00 a.m. 340 163 68%
12:30 p.m. 375 128 75%
2:00 p.m. 324 179 64%
3:30 p.m. 303 200 60%
5:00 p.m. 301 202 60%
6:30 p.m. 355 148 71%
5 Sources: ITE, Parking Generation Manual, 6th ed.¹; ULI/NPA/ICSC, Shared Parking, 3rd ed.

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Table 2: Downtown T Parking Management Area Parking Occupancy Saturday, August 16, 2025 Count Start Time Parked Cars Empty Spaces Parking Utilization 11:00 a.m. 337 166 67%
12:30 p.m. 396 107 79%
2:00 p.m. 374 129 74%
3:30 p.m. 332 171 66%
5:00 p.m. 328 175 65%
6:30 p.m. 395 108 79%
Table 3 presents a comparison of parking occupancy between 2022 and 2025. As shown in the table, observed parking utilization was very similar (74% in 2022 versus 75% in 2025).

Table 3: Peak Parking Occupancy Comparison Downtown T Parking Management Area 2022 2025
Number of Parked Cars 355 375
Empty Parking Spaces 126 128
Percent of Spaces Occupied 74% 75%

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Figure 3 shows parking utilization throughout the study area during the Friday period of peak parking demand (12:30 p.m.). As shown in the map, the downtown core on Linden Avenue, the side streets, and downtown lots were highly utilized.

Figure 3: Downtown T Parking Management Area Parking Utilization Friday, August 15, 2025, 12:30 p.m.

Full Downtown T Study Area
Since the last counts for the full Downtown T study area were conducted in 2019, Walker collected updated data on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Table 4 presents the parking occupancy (number of parked vehicles), the number of available parking spaces, and the percentage of occupied parking spaces (parking utilization) during each count.

Figure 4 shows a map of the parking utilization in the Downtown T. The parking facilities closest to Linden Avenue tended to have the highest utilization, while those with block faces further out had more availability.

Source: Walker Consultants.

Source: Walker Consultants

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Table 4: Downtown T Full Study Area Parking Occupancy Saturday, August 16, 2025 Count Start Time Parked Cars Empty Spaces Parking Utilization 11:00 a.m. 531 376 59%
12:30 p.m. 642 265 71%
2:00 p.m. 633 274 70%
3:30 p.m. 555 352 61%
5:00 p.m. 527 380 58%
6:30 p.m. 639 268 70%
Figure 4: Full Downtown T Study Area Parking Utilization Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:30 p.m.

Source: Walker Consultants

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Length of Stay
Walker evaluated the length of stay for the parking spaces that front commercial uses and are time-limited (see Figure 5). The purpose of the length-of-stay analysis is to understand how long vehicles are parked in different time-limited spaces. The spaces that front the commercial uses are intended for short-term customer parking rather than long-term employee, beach-goer, or resident parking.

Figure 5: Length of Stay Survey Area
Source: Walker Consultants

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Walker calculated the parking length of stay of commercial-fronting streets and Lots in the Downtown T parking management area by street/parking lot on Friday, August 15, 2025, every 90 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (length of stay shown in Figure 6). Table 5 summarizes the length-of-stay analysis. During the period of peak parking demand (Friday at 12:30 p.m.), 35% (96 cars) of all vehicles parked were parked for longer than three hours. To promote access and economic development, it is recommended that the majority of the core commercial spaces downtown be reserved for short-term parking.

Table 5: Length of Stay for Commercial Spaces Peak Period (Friday, August 15, 2025) Less than
90 Minutes
90+
Minutes
3+ Hours 4.5 + Hours 6+ Hours 7.5+ Hours
7 th
St 4 4 3 8 0 0
8 th
St 7 8 4 0 0 3
9 th
St 10 3 2 1 1 1
Carpinteria 18 4 2 0 1 1
Library Lot 6 0 0 0 1 0
Linden 46 16 4 3 1 0
Lot 1 18 10 3 8 4 13
Lot 1a 8 0 0 0 0 0
Lot 2 6 4 7 9 5 8
Lot 2a 8 2 1 2 0 0
TOTAL 131 51 26 31 13 26
% OF TOTAL

CARS PARKED
47% 18% 9% 11% 5% 9%
Figure 6: Length of Stay for Commercial Spaces Peak Period (Friday, August 15, 2025) 0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
Less than 90
Minutes
90+ Minutes 3+ Hours 4.5 + Hours 6+ Hours 7.5+ Hours

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Transportation Mode Share Analysis
Walker analyzed proprietary and third-party Replica data to evaluate the current commute mode for trips ending in Carpinteria. Table 6 shows the commute mode by destination type. As shown in the table, the automobile is the predominant mode of travel for all destination types. However, walking also comprises a significant number of trips (16%). Very few trips to Carpinteria are made via bike or public transit, presenting an opportunity to offer programs that would boost these modes of travel. While bicycle usage is relatively low for trips, Walker notes that recreational bicycling is popular in Carpinteria, in part due to the significant investments in the regional trail system.

Table 6: Commute Mode by Destination Type
Automobile Walking Biking Transit
All Trips 75% 16% 3% 1%
Work Trips 84% 10% 2% 4%
Dining Trips 82% 14% 3% 0%
Shopping Trips 75% 21% 2% 0%
Note percentages rounded to the nearest decimal
Source: Walker Consultants, using Replica Data
Work Commute Distance Analysis
Walker used Replica data to
understand how far
Carpinteria employees are
traveling to work for inperson jobs. Approximately
3,150 trips are ending in
Census Tract 16.04, which
includes the Downtown T.

While over a third of work
trips were very long (over
16 miles), 31% of work trips
were less than one mile in
length. This analysis
suggests that strategies
such as encouraging
walking and bicycling, as
well as the use of
micromobility (e.g.,
bikeshare and scooter
share), could encourage more employees to take non-driving modes of transportation.

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Additionally, Walker used Census Bureau On the Map data to determine the home origin of workers living in Downtown Carpinteria. Walker evaluated the data at the census-tract level to estimate how far Downtown employees are commuting to work. The home origin census tracts with the highest concentration of Downtown employees are Census Tracts 16.04 and 16.01 (shown in dark red in Figure 7), which are the census tracts closest to the Downtown T (shown outlined in yellow).

City policies promoting alternative transportation
transportation:

Objective G-7 states,
Objective C-8 states, -maintained bicycle and pedestrian systems and recreational boating facilities that serve all segments of the public." Objective G-9 states,
Figure 7: Home Origin of Downtown T Employees
Source: Census On the Map

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3. Parking & Transportation
Management Options

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Parking and Transportation Demand
Management Options
The parking and transportation demand management options included in this report are organized into three categories:

A. Parking and curb management: Managing existing parking spaces so the public parking spaces in the heart of downtown have adequate turnover to serve visitors and customers, thereby promoting the economic health of the district and balancing the utilization of high- and lower-demand parking locations.

B. Transportation mode shift: Reduce parking demand by facilitating alternative modes of transportation such as walking and bicycling.

C. Parking capacity: Exploring opportunities for additional parking capacity without the need to build additional parking. Increasing parking enforcement to ensure posted time limits are adhered to, and parking spaces remain available throughout downtown.

A. Parking and Curb Management
A-1 Add staff dedicated to parking management and
enforcement
As downtown continues to thrive and attract new businesses, managing the parking supply will be important.

Walker recommends that at least one staff member be added who focuses either wholly or partially on parking management. The ideal staffing level would be 2.5 new FTEs, including 1 Parking Manager, 1 Enforcement officer, and 0.5 Administrative Professional. However, any augmentation of staffing compared with current levels will help better manage parking in the City. If hiring an additional 2.5 FTEs is not possible, Walker recommends starting with 1 FTE Enforcement officer.

The staff would be needed to monitor parking conditions in the City, enforce parking restrictions, interface with private parking owners to develop a collaborative approach to parking, and administer parking permits.

Based on our understanding of the parking system and conversations with parking enforcement staff, no single staff member is dedicated solely to parking enforcement; instead, they handle all code enforcement issues, including parking. The limited staff makes it difficult to enforce the time limit. Walker recommends that the City dedicate one full-time parking enforcement officer to enforcing parking, particularly during the busy summer season. Increased enforcement would improve parking availability by ensuring that time-restricted spaces in the downtown core turn over and remain available for visitors and customers.

Walker recommends that the City adopt a parking ambassador approach to enforcement, a less punitive and more customer-focused approach to parking enforcement. The objective of an ambassador program is to promote and enforce parking policies while providing downtown patrons with information and guidance in a friendly manner.

Ambassadors also promote public safety by having more eyes on the street. Potential ambassador roles include:

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Assist the public with parking rules
Provide safety tips
Provide directions to popular destinations
Monitor parking facilities
Issue parking citations.

An alternative to hiring additional FTEs is to outsource all or a portion of parking enforcement services to a thirdparty. Below is a high-level comparison of outsourced parking enforcement versus self-managed parking enforcement.

Outsourced Parking Enforcement
Lower upfront costs: Vendors provide equipment, software, and trained staff.

Predictable monthly or annual service fees: Often structured as flat-rate or profit-sharing.

No staffing overhead: Recruitment, training, payroll, and leave coverage are handled by the provider.

Bundled maintenance: Hardware/software updates and repairs are included.

Scalable: Services can be adjusted seasonally or based on demand.

Risk mitigation: Service providers absorb contingency costs (e.g., equipment failure, staff absence).

City staff will need to manage the private enforcement contract and provide direction to enforcement officers.

Self-Managed Parking Enforcement
Higher initial investment: Cities must purchase equipment (e.g., cameras, kiosks), install infrastructure, and license software.

Ongoing staffing costs: Salaries, benefits, training, and HR overhead.

Maintenance responsibility: Cities must budget for repairs, upgrades, and replacements.

Fixed costs: Even if demand drops, expenses remain constant.

Greater control: Cities retain full operational oversight and data ownership.

Considerations:

Cost of hiring additional FTEs or outsourcing enforcement to a third-party.

Potential challenge of recruiting and retaining staff.

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A-2 Add time
limits to currently
unrestricted
parking in core
areas and review
restrictions for
consistency
In the core commercial area of the
Downtown T, including on-street
spaces on Linden Avenue and
Carpinteria Avenue, commercialfronting spaces on side streets, and Lots 1 and 2, there are 335
parking spaces, 109 of which are
currently unrestricted. During
peak demand, 35% of vehicles
parked in these core spaces
remained for more than 3 hours.

This indicates that over one-third
of spaces in front of businesses
are occupied by long-term
parking, reducing access for
customers visiting downtown businesses.

Figure 8 shows the currently unrestricted block segments that should be analyzed to ensure all spaces are timerestricted. Walker would recommend a 90-minute time limit for the currently unrestricted spaces in these locations, consistent with existing time limits on Linden Avenue and Carpinteria Avenue. Walker recommends that the spaces in Lots 1 and 2 have a 2-hour time limit, consistent with the portion of Lot 1. Given the central location of Lots 1 and 2, Walker recommends restricting them to 2-hour parking to promote greater parking turnover. To address employee parking, the City could consider offering downtown employees permits to exceed the time limit.

As part of implementing additional time restrictions, Walker recommends reviewing all signage and pavement markings in the Downtown T, particularly on Linden Avenue, the numeric side streets, and on Carpinteria Avenue.

Walker observed issues with parking signage and curb markings in the core commercial areas of the Downtown T (see Figure 9). Consistent and clear signage and curb markings help drivers better understand current parking restrictions and plan accordingly, enabling the City to enforce them effectively.

Source: Walker Consultants.

Figure 8: Street Segments to Add Parking Restrictions

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Faded curb markings for 24 minute spaces and loading spaces New yellow loading
zone near Linden
Square whereas
loading zones in
most other locations
are painted white.
90 minute sign on
Carpinteria Ave with
a red curb
Figure 9: Signage/Curb Color Issues Observed
8 th Street adjacent to Smart and Final,
no 90 minute sign for spaces closest to
Linden

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Considerations:

Costs associated with the design, fabrication, and installation of signage indicating the time limit.

Staff time for planning and implementation.

Potential parking spillover on residential streets.

Need options for long-term parking.

Needs consistent enforcement of the time limit.

A-3: Explore parking permit programs
The implementation of time restrictions via Action A-2 may result in parking spilling onto residential streets in the Downtown T. During the period of peak parking demand, these spaces had a total of 158 available. At the same time, with fewer long-term parking spaces near businesses, more customer spaces will be available, some of which To manage parking demand in residential areas, the City could consider implementing a parking permit program.

The permit program would likely impose a time limit on residential block faces and provide residents with the option to obtain a permit, thereby exempting them from the time limit. Because many employees park in Lots 1 and 2, which are time-limited, the City could consider offering employee permit options to improve parking availability.

The City of Santa Cruz has a similar program that allows commuters to exceed the 2-hour restriction posted in residential areas, but employees are not permitted to park overnight.6The permit program would provide an option for employee parking while managing demand on residential streets.

The permit program could apply to block faces that were observed to be underutilized, including on Walnut Ave, Maple Ave, El Street, 5th Street, and 6th Street.

It is important to note that the Downtown T is within the California Coastal Zone. The California Coastal Commission has a policy that parking programs should not restrict access to the coast. The Coastal Commission can interpret permit programs as restricting Coastal Access.

Considerations:

Design, fabrication, and installation of signage.

Administration of the parking permit program.

Permit programs likely require Coastal Commission approval.

A-4 To better manage parking, implement a paid parking pilot program in a select location
Charging a small fee for parking, such that 1 2 spaces per block face are always available during the busiest times, is the most effective way to ensure parking availability in busy locations. The policy helps businesses. Typically, the nominal fee for parking does not deter customers and other visitors seeking out the destination of Downtown 6 Commuter Parking Permit Guidelines:
https://www.santacruzca.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/pw/documents/parking/commuter-parking-guidelines.pdf

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The purpose of paid parking is to provide options. When a block face or entire location is full, the driver has no choice but to park. When should a city consider charging for parking? When the inconvenience and frustration of not finding parking exceeds $1 to $2 per hour to park. Who is sure to be deterred by a fee for on-street parking? The person who parks for hours on end in front of businesses, day in and day out. When needed (such as for loading and unloading, or quick errands), that person, typically a business employee or owner, will find a space. Otherwise, when longPaid parking also offers other customer service benefits. All time limits are ultimately rigid and arbitrary. Some can deter visitors from visiting a commercial location. Yet, if time limits are not aggressively enforced, they are not effective at preserving spaces for visitors and customers. Paid parking allows cities to extend or eliminate time limits, providing drivers with flexibility. Ho
only as long as needed. For many drivers, a nominal hourly fee to ensure convenient parking and avoid the risk of a parking ticket is preferable to the challenge of finding parking, the inconvenience of parking, and, worse, a sizable parking ticket.

After the City implements the short-term actions, if it observes that demand for parking regularly exceeds 85% during the busy summer season, the City should consider implementing a paid parking pilot program. Paid parking is an effective parking management measure that can be used as an alternative to arbitrary and ticket-anxietyproducing time limits. Walker recommends starting the pilot program on Linden Avenue between the train tracks and Carpinteria Avenue. If the program is successful in promoting parking turnover, the City should consider expanding it to Carpinteria Avenue or a portion of the spaces in Lot 1, Lot 2, and the side streets. The City should consider setting a minimum parking utilization threshold for which to implement paid parking. Walker recommends that if parking utilization regularly exceeds 85% during peak periods, the City should implement paid parking.

Cost Considerations:7 Pay station and signage fabrication and installation Ongoing technology and operations
Oversight for the pilot program.

A-5 Add wayfinding signage directing people to public parking Walker observed that there is limited wayfinding signage directing people to public parking facilities in the Downtown T. Walker did not observe any signage pointing to Lot 3, which was underutilized during peak parking conditions. There are also limited signs directing drivers to Lots 1 and 2 (illustrated in Figure 10). Walker recommends that signage be placed at strategic decision points for drivers. 7 A parking revenue analysis was not conducted as part of this study.

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Figure 10: Images illustrating gaps in wayfinding signage Considerations:

Requires design, fabrication, and installation of wayfinding signage.

A-6: Explore enforcing parking time limits with license plate recognition technology
Enforcing parking manually, especially enforcing time limits, is labor-intensive. License plate recognition (LPR) technology would enable enforcement officers to cover a larger area of the City in less time. Additionally, LPR technology can be integrated with the City's permit-issuance software. Permits would be issued virtually, as the vehicle license plate serves as the permit. Utilizing software technology saves staff time spent processing permits manually and reduces the time enforcement personnel spend verifying valid permits.

Considerations:

LPR vehicle and equipment
Annual software subscription and other fees
Additional enforcement staff
Staff training needed to operate the equipment
Data privacy concerns
View from Carpinteria Avenue at the
entrance to Lot 1 and Lot 1a. The
public restroom sign is visible, but the
parking sign is obstructed by a tree. View at Linden Ave and 9th Street with a sign to the public restroom, but not to Lot 1

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A-7: Implement flexible EV Charging spaces
The Public Facilities and Site Acquisition/Development Committee asked about the utilization of the current EV parking spaces and whether those spaces could potentially be made available to non-EVs during times of high parking demand. Based on the 2025 observations, the public EV spaces appear to be underutilized during peak periods: Lot 1 has 10 EV spaces and a peak observed occupancy of 3 vehicles, and Lot 2 has 2 EV spaces and a peak observed occupancy of 1 vehicle.

To maximize the efficiency of the existing parking supply during the busiest summer months, the City could allow all vehicles to use a portion of these spaces for short-term parking between Memorial Day and Labor Day, while retaining some EV-only spaces in each lot and maintaining EV-only charging restrictions during the remainder of the year. This seasonal approach would help increase parking availability when demand is highest while preserving access to charging infrastructure and supporting the continued use of EVs in downtown Carpinteria.

Requires clear, consistent signage indicating when EV-only restrictions apply and when short-term general parking is permitted.

Requires regular enforcement to ensure the seasonal rules are understood and followed.

The City should retain a portion of spaces as EV-only in each lot to preserve access to charging.

B. Transportation Mode Shift
B-1 Provide transit passes for the MTD transit services to employees
the following changes are proposed or have been implemented:

Existing MTD Line 20 connects Carpinteria and Santa Barbara and currently operates with 30-minute frequencies during the AM and PM peak. The service will operate every 15 minutes between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and every 30 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The new route 19x provides a direct express connection between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). The service includes peak-hour and midday express service between Carpinteria, East Santa Barbara, and SBCC.

Additionally, MTD has implemented The Wave, a flexible on-demand curb-to-curb microtransit service. The Wave is starting in Goleta/Isla Vista, but plans are in place to implement service in Carpinteria in the future.

To alleviate parking demand in the Downtown T, Walker recommends that the City consider providing free transit passes to all downtown employees. This would incentivize employees living in the MTD service area to use transit Element Objective G-9, which states,
residents, and reduce automobile congestion within the capa Cost Considerations:

Cost of annual employee transit passes.

Staff oversight of transit pass program.

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B-2 Explore the feasibility of establishing a mobility hub Mobility hubs offer strategic locations where travelers can easily connect with multiple modes of transportation tailored to their needs, all within a safe, comfortable, and accessible environment. They include a range of transportation options to encourage travelers to use more sustainable modes of transportation. A mobility hub can include access to public transit, active transportation (such as walking and bicycling), micromobility (e.g., scooter share and bikeshare), shared or hailed ride pickup and drop-off, and electric vehicle charging stations.8 Mobility hubs can take various shapes and sizes. For example, they could be an enhanced MTD transit stop with a bikeshare station. The hub could serve as a place where people park on the outskirts of the Downtown T and take a shuttle or a bikeshare downtown. Alternatively, a mobility hub could be beneficial at the Amtrak station, where someone could rent a bike or scooter to use while visiting Carpinteria.

There are many variables associated with a mobility hub, depending on factors such as land ownership, land size, amenities offered, and services programmed at the hub.

Considerations:

A mobility hub site would need to be identified and needs to evaluate mobility hub features, such as bike share stations, bike lockers, and EV charging infrastructure.

Requires planning and design, including site selection, permitting, community engagement, and project management.

Ongoing operation and maintenance costs, depending on amenities, such as staffing, repairs, insurance, utilities, and software.
8 Definition from Southern California Association of Governments Mobility Hub Design and Implementation Guide. February 2025.

California Association of Governments

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B-3 Identify gaps in bicycle and pedestrian access downtown Pedestrian and bicycle access to the Downtown
T are viable modes of transportation that should
be leveraged to the extent possible to improve
parking availability, but also consistent with
General Plan Circulation Element Objective C-8
states,
well-maintained bicycle and pedestrian systems
and recreational boating facilities that serve all
segments of the public." In our surveys
conducted throughout towns and cities, we
consistently hear a desire from the public for
greater access to and opportunities for riding
bicycles and walking conveniently and safely.

Getting around by bicycle and walking is not for
everyone, but this does not mean that the
opportunities should not be made available to
those who want to take advantage of the option.

Over the past five years, Carpinteria has significantly expanded and improved its trail infrastructure to enhance coastal access, public safety, and active transportation. The Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project converted a flood control road into a Class I multi-use trail, featuring safety fencing, landscaping, and enhancements for school access. The Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project is underway to connect Carpinteria Avenue to Rincon Beach County Park, filling a key gap in the California Coastal Trail. Additionally, the Santa Claus Lane Bike Path and Streetscape Improvements Project is constructing a Class I bike path along U.S. 101 and adding pedestrian crossings, traffic calming, and coastal access parking. These projects, collectively funded by local, state, and regional agencies, reflect Walker observed a significant number of bicycles in the Downtown T, including on Linden Avenue and the surrounding streets. Given the temperate climate, relatively flat terrain, and a significant number of employees who live in Carpinteria, there is potential to increase biking and walking with increased investment in infrastructure.

Having pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure that connects the surrounding neighborhoods to downtown is crucial for promoting walking and biking in the area. Walker recommends conducting an assessment of pedestrian and bicycle access on both Linden Avenue and the side streets that connect to it.

In addition to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure that connects neighborhoods downtown, the assessment should also examine end-of-trip facilities, including bicycle parking downtown. Ensuring that sufficient bike parking is installed in the correct locations is important to ensure bicyclists can find a place to park. Additionally, the City should ensure both short-term and long-term bike parking is provided where appropriate, including secure bike parking. The study should consider bike parking design needed to accommodate e-bikes.

Cost Considerations:

Hiring a third-party firm to conduct a bicycle and pedestrian gap assessment.

Infrastructure improvements will vary based on assessment results.

Bicycles parked on Linden Avenue August 16, 2025

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C. Increase Parking Capacity
C-1: Explore redesigning Parking Lot 1
City staff noted that there may be opportunities to redesign Parking Lot 1 to accommodate more parking spaces on the same lot footprint. To understand the potential parking capacity of Lot 1, Walker provided conceptual layouts for the lot, included as an Appendix.

There are 69 parking spaces in Lot 1 and 15 in Lot 1a, for a total of 84 spaces between the two lots. conceptual designs show there is potential to increase capacity to roughly 100 spaces, depending on the configuration. The intent of the concepts was to express potential parking yields from alternative striping configurations. Walker based these concepts on a review of publicly available aerial imagery and a general review of local code requirements. Actual parking space counts may differ from the counts shown.

C-2: Explore leasing private parking for public use
Private parking lots are typically the most underutilized facilities in any downtown commercial area, where some spaces may remain unoccupied for extended periods. These unoccupied spaces may represent hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars in land and capital costs. Private parking spaces are typically the least used in a district. Walker recommends that the City reach out to businesses to explore leasing some of their parking spaces for public use. The City would enter into a parking agreement with these businesses, including details such as hours of operation, maintenance responsibilities, insurance requirements, and liability considerations. The City can consider releasing a request for information (RFI) or request for proposals (RFP) to all businesses in the Downtown T to gauge interest in a parking lease.

Considerations:

Staff time would be required to coordinate with private property owners on establishing lease agreements and staff oversight of agreements.

The City would have lease payments.

A barrier can be the liability insurance for public use of private lots.

C-3: Explore converting parallel parking to angled parking Converting parallel parking to angled parking can be a cost-effective way to add parking capacity. However, angled parking can pose challenges in areas with limited road rights-of-way, and the City may need to convert to one-way traffic to accommodate it.

Considerations:

Would require a traffic engineering study.

Restriping work would depend on the results of the study.

Restriping could result in one-way streets, and the circulation would need to be evaluated.

Potential safety concerns with vehicles backing up.

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Building a parking structure
In 2001, Walker conducted a parking study for the downtown area, in which, due to significant anticipated new development, a new parking structure was considered for Parking Lot 1. The site was evaluated, and at the time, it was determined that a total of 234 spaces could be accommodated in a three-level structure (two levels plus a roof) on the footprint. There were approximately the same number of spaces in Lot 1 as there are today, 68 spaces, so the net gain in spaces determined was 166 spaces; the cost of 68 parking spaces would need to be covered with no additional parking capacity gained, driving up the cost per net new parking space considerably.

Walker recommends that a parking structure be considered only if parking occupancy in the Downtown T regularly exceeds 85% even after all parking and transportation demand management options included in this memo are implemented, including paid parking and leasing private parking for public use.

Considerations:

The cost of building a parking structure can vary widely based on a variety of factors, including site conditions, labor, materials, and design/architecture.

A parking structure requires regular maintenance and repair throughout its lifetime.

Rough order of magnitude cost estimates
The City of Carpinteria requested that Walker develop preliminary cost estimates for each of the proposed actions.

Table 7 -of-magnitude cost estimates.

These cost estimates are preliminary and intended for planning purposes only, not for financing. Walker did not speak with vendors to receive an actual bid for services. Walker does not control the prices set by third-party organizations or market conditions at the time of implementation. These cost estimates were nce working with other jurisdictions on
parking management efforts.

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Appendix
Appendix

City of Carpinteria

COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT

ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Transportation for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Transportation for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project.

Sample Motion: I move to authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Transportation. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)

BACKGROUND
The Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project (Project) would establish a public multi-use trail connecting the eastern end of the City of Carpinteria (City) to Rincon Beach County Park located in unincorporated Santa Barbara County near the Ventura County line. The trail would originate from Carpinteria Avenue in the City, just east of the intersection with State Route 150, and proceed southeasterly, approximately parallel to U.S. Highway 101 and ultimately terminating in Rincon Beach County Park, immediately adjacent to the Rincon Beach County Park entrance. The Project would include a new dedicated overcrossing (i.e., a pedestrian bridge) of the Union Pacific Railroad corridor.

The purpose of the Project is to close an existing critical gap in the California Coastal Trail between the Carpinteria Bluffs and the Pacific Coast Bikeway (the bike path from Bates Road to just south of Mussel Shoals along U.S. Highway 101). By completing this connection, the Project would enhance public coastal access and recreational opportunities while supporting alternative transportation options.

The Project is also intended to provide a safe, convenient, scenic, and attractive route for lateral and vertical beach access, serving as an alternative to the existing informal, unsanctioned trails connecting the Carpinteria Bluffs to Rincon Beach County Park through the unauthorized use of Union Pacific Railroad property. In addition, the Project would reduce reliance on the unprotected shoulder of U.S. Highway 101 for pedestrian and bicycle travel between State Route 150 and Bates Road.

Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 15
Council Meeting Date: June 22, 2026

Rincon Trail MOU with Caltrans
June 22, 2026

most of the Bluffs III property for the future Rincon Bluffs Preserve, as well as the Rincon Gateway property, further underscores the importance of the proposed trail as a vital recreational and mobility corridor linking public open spaces, coastal access points, and other recreational amenities in the area.

Completion of the Project issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the Linden Avenue and Casitas Pass Road Interchanges and Via Real Extension Project (No. 09- 1522-CUP/CDP) and Local Coastal Plan Amendment (LCP) (LCP-4-CPN-150018-1), which was required as a balancing measure to offset unavoidable wetland impacts through completion of two regionally significant alternative transportation projects designed to increase access to coastal resources for the public.

In 2017, the City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for the delivery of the design, environmental documents, right-of-way clearance, and funding for City costs incurred for the Project. The Council also approved amendments to the MOU for additional funding.

The City, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments have partnered to advance the Project and secure funding for its implementation. The City serves as the lead agency responsible for the environmental review, design, right-of-way and utility coordination, and construction phases of the Project.

The City prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Project, which was subsequently accepted and certified by the Planning Commission. Alternative 3 was identified as the preferred project alternative, and on January 18, 2022, the Planning Commission approved a CUP and CDP
jurisdiction.

Prior to the close of the 10-day appeal period, three separate appeals of the Planning 2022, and conditionally granted the appeals, directing staff to return at a future meeting with additional information regarding the feasibility of Alternatives 2 and 4.

Following the appeal hearing, staff conducted additional analysis of Alternatives 2 and 4 and engaged with project stakeholders through a series of meetings to identify, discuss, and evaluate potential project alternatives. Based on feedback received during this outreach process, staff further refined and assessed the feasibility and merits of several additional alternative alignments.

After several alternative alignments were studied, staff provided Council with an update on the Project, including stakeholder outreach efforts. At its May 15, 2023, council meeting, Council directed staff to pursue Alternative 3 for further evaluation as the preferred project alternative.

Rincon Trail MOU with Caltrans
June 22, 2026

An additional $400,000 has been identified by Caltrans in the Linden Avenue and Casitas Pass Interchanges Right-of-Way phase funding that can be applied to the Project to support completion of the environmental document and other eligible project-related costs.

The purpose of this agenda item is for the Council to consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an MOU with Caltrans for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project, thereby enabling the City to utilize the available $400,000 in funding to complete the environmental document and support other eligible project-related costs.

DISCUSSION
The proposed MOU outlines the following responsibilities by the City and Caltrans:

CITY

1. Continue to serve as the lead agency for environmental review.

2. Collaborate with Caltrans in any undertaking by Caltrans to obtain funding and facilitate efforts for the delivery of future project phases and completion of the Rincon Trail.

3. Collaborate with Caltrans to develop a relinquishment process for the Rincon MultiUse Trail Project.

CALTRANS

1. available for the Linden Avenue and Casitas Pass Road Interchanges and Via Real Extension Project in the amount of $400,000, which shall be spent on the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project.

2. Seek funding and ensure construction of the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project.

3. Collaborate with the City on seeking funding for the remaining phases of the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project (plans, specifications, and estimates; right-of-way; and construction) and identification of the implementing agency and methods for delivery of the project.

4. Relinquish the Rincon Multi-Use Trail facilities.

5. Conduct a review of the property and provide an Environmental Disclosure Memo for all properties relinquished as part of the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project.

BOTH THE CITY AND CALTRANS

1. Agree to execute cooperative agreement(s) as necessary related to the transfer of funding or work products related to decisions made, development, and construction of the project.

2. Cooperate and coordinate with each other and any other parties necessary for the completion of the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project, including but not limited to SBCAG, County of Santa Barbara, the California Coastal Commission, California Public Utilities Commission, and Union Pacific Railroad.

Rincon Trail MOU with Caltrans
June 22, 2026

3. Work cooperatively to complete the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project.

4. Work together to accelerate delivery as needed to obtain and meet future State and Federal funding opportunities.

POLICY CONSISTENCY
Consistent with the
Enhance Quality of Life for Residents.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No Additional Funding Requested. Minimal staff time to prepare the report is included in the Adopted FY 2025-27 General Fund Budget.

LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
MOU.

OPTIONS

1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the MOU with Caltrans for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project.

2. Decline to authorize the Mayor to execute the MOU with Caltrans for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project and direct staff as appropriate.

PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Caltrans for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project
Staff contact: Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-4403; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by:

John L. Ilasin, Public Works Director
(805) 880-3402; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature

ATTACHMENT A
Memorandum of Understanding with
the Department of Caltrans
for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between
the City of Carpinteria and the California Department of Transportation District 5 for the Linden Avenue & Casitas Pass Road Interchanges and Via Real Extension (Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project)
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between the City of Carpinteria (CITY), a municipal corporation of the State of California, and the State of California, acting through its Department of Transportation District 5 (CALTRANS) (herein referred to collectively as PARTIES).

WHEREAS, on November 23, 2015, the CITY Council adopted Resolution No. 5632 approving CALTRANS Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for Project 09-1522-CUP/CDP for the Linden Avenue and Casitas Pass Road Interchanges and Via Real Extension Project (LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT); and
WHEREAS, the LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT calls for a number of bicycle and pedestrian circulation enhancements throughout the CITY, which are
transportation modes from areas north of US 101 to the downtown and beach areas of the CITY south of US 101 1; and
WHEREAS, the major enhancement required completion of the Rincon Trail (RINCON PROJECT) as described in the adopted Conditions of Approval and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, per Condition of Approval 3.7.15 for the LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT, CALTRANS completion of
and
WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge that while CALTRANS must construct and complete RINCON PROJECT, CITY, County, SBCAG and CALTRANS shall commit to continuing to work cooperatively to complete construction of the RINCON TRAIL; and
WHEREAS, when approved by the CITY, the objectives of the LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT were to not only improve access and operations at the two interchanges, but also ameliorate operations on the US 101 in part through reduced use of the US 101 by regionally significant alternative modes of transportation and increased bicycle and pedestrian connectivity; and
WHEREAS, to that end, the CITY, on behalf of CALTRANS, sought and obtained certain zoning and Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendments that were negotiated and agreed to by the CITY, County of Santa Barbara, CALTRANS and California Coastal Commission (Coastal Commission); and WHEREAS, the Coastal Commission provided conditional approval of the CITY created a Transportation Corridor Wetland Overlay District (Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 14.45), specifically to accommodate and address development standards forCALTRANS improvement projects offset unavoidable coastal wetland impacts associated with the highway improvements; and 1

WHEREAS, the RINCON PROJECT, described in Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 14.45.030(7)(b), is intended to close a gap in the California Coastal Trail by development of a Class I bike path/trail running from the eastern terminus of Carpinteria Avenue (at State Route 150) to Bates Road that will allow the public to navigate from Ventura County to Santa Barbara County completely on a dedicated route, which will serve coastal recreational purposes as well as a commuting alternative to single passenger automobile travel in the adjacent US 101 corridor; and
WHEREAS, all conditions of approval must be satisfied before the LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT is deemed complete; and
WHEREAS, CALTRANS and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) as partners in delivery of the LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT sought funding for the RINCON PROJECT as part of the Cycle 3, Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funding program. The application was successful in securing $7,494k in funds for Concept/Environmental, Design, Right of Way/Utilities, and Construction; and WHEREAS, on November 27, 2017, CITY and SBCAG entered into a MOU for RINCON PROJECT which listed CITY as lead agency for the Environmental, Design Right of Way/Utilities and Construction phases of the project; and
WHEREAS, CITY and SBCAG entered into a First Amendment to the MOU to increase funding for the RINCON PROJECT by $250,000; and
WHEREAS, a Second Amendment to the MOU was executed on March 10, 2022, by CITY and SBCAG to increase funding for the RINCON PROJECT by $422,000; and WHEREAS, CALTRANS has identified additional LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT Right of Way phase funding in the amount of $400,000 available for efforts related to the RINCON PROJECT for completion of the Environmental Document or other project costs; and
WHEREAS, SBCAG as the funding agency for the LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT Right of Way funding has concurred that the balance of the funds can be used for the RINCON PROJECT.

NOW THEREFORE, the PARTIES do mutually agree as follows:

SECTION I

1. CITY agrees to:

A. Continue to serve as the lead agency for environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for any additional environmental work for the RINCON PROJECT through addendums, supplementals or other means.

B. Collaborate with CALTRANS in any undertaking by CALTRANS to obtain funding and facilitate efforts for delivery of future project phases and completion of the RINCON TRAIL.

C. Collaborate with CALTRANS to develop a RELINQUISHMENT process for the RINCON PROJECT.

SECTION II

2. CALTRANS agrees to:

A. F funds available for the
LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT in the amount of $400,000. CALTRANS agrees to pay CITY, within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice, said amount. Receipt of said funds will be reserved and spent on the RINCON PROJECT portion of the LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT.

B. Seek funding and ensure construction of the RINCON PROJECT per Condition of Approval 3.7.15 in the Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for Project 09-1522-CUP/CDP.

C. Collaborate with the CITY on:
i. Seeking funding for the remaining phases of the RINCON PROJECT including Plans, Specifications and Estimates, Right of Way, and Construction. ii. Identification of implementing agency and methods for delivery of RINCON PROJECT.

D. R
FACILITIES.

E. Conduct a review of the property and provide an Environmental Disclosure Memo (EDM) for all properties relinquished as part of RINCON PROJECT Resolution of Relinquishment in the Santa Barbara
for any present or future remediation of said hazardous materials.

F. In addition to this MOU, the PARTIES agree to execute the cooperative agreement(s) as necessary related to the transfer of funding or work products related to decisions made in development and construction of the PROJECT as determined by the Parties for work performed by contracted resources.

SECTION III

3. The PARTIES mutually agree:

A. Neither CALTRANS nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY, its contractors, subcontractors, and/or its agents under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction conferred upon CITY under this MOU. It is understood and agreed that CITY, to the extent permitted by law, will defend, indemnify and save harmless CALTRANS and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation or other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY, its contractors, subcontractors, and/or its agents under this MOU.

B. Neither CITY nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CALTRANS, its contractors, subcontractors, and/or its agents under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction conferred upon CALTRANS under this MOU. It is understood and agreed that CALTRANS, to the extent permitted by law, will defend, indemnify and save harmless CITY and all its officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, but not limited to, tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation or other theories or assertions of liability

occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CALTRANS, its contractors, subcontractors, and/or its agents under this MOU.

C. To cooperate and coordinate with each other and any other parties necessary for completion of the RINCON PROJECT, including but not limited to Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), County of Santa Barbara, the Coastal Commission, California Public Utilities Commission, and Union Pacific Railroad.

D. CITY and CALTRANS agree to work cooperatively to complete the RINCON PROJECT. The PARTIES furthermore agree to work together to accelerate delivery as needed to obtain and meet future State and Federal funding opportunities.

E. Points of Contact
F. Amendment
This MOU may be altered, amended, or modified only by an instrument in writing and by no other means.

Each Party waives their future right to claim, contest or assert that this MOU was modified, canceled, superseded, or changed by any oral agreements, course of conduct, waiver, or estoppel. G. Term The term of this MOU shall become effective upon signature of PARTIES and shall remain in effect until the completion of the LINDEN CASITAS PROJECT, of which the RINCON PROJECT is a condition thereof, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 12.04.

H. California Law and Jurisdiction
This MOU shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any litigation regarding this MOU or its contents shall be filed in the County of Santa Barbara, if in State court, or in the federal district court nearest to Santa Barbara County, if in federal court.

I. Execution of Counterparts
This MOU may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original; and all such counterparts, or as many of them as the PARTIES shall preserve undestroyed, shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

J. Authority
All signatories and PARTIES to this MOU warrant and represent that they have the power and authority

to enter into this MOU in the names, titles and capacities herein stated and on behalf of any entities, persons, or firms represented or purported to be represented by such entity(ies), person(s), or firm(s) and that all formal requirements necessary or required by any State and/or federal law in order to enter into this MOU have been fully complied with.

K. Precedence
In the event of conflict between the provisions contained in this MOU and the CUP/CDP for Project 09- 1522-CUP/CDP between the PARTIES, the provisions contained in the CUP/CDP shall prevail.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have executed this memorandum of understanding on the date last below written (Effective Date).

California Department of Transportation City of Carpinteria By: _____________________________ By: _________________________________ Name: ___________________________ Name: _______________________________ Title: ____________________________ Title: ________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Date: ________________________________

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Cal Cities' advocacy efforts are strongest when joined by the voices of city leaders.

Below is a list of current legislative proposals that local officials should act on to support cities' top legislative priorities, along with sample support or opposition letters.

Oppose SB 1013 (Cervantes) Automatic license plate readers.

Action requested: Submit an oppose unless amended letter to SB 1013 (Cervantes), which limits the use of automated license plate recognition (APLR) data. The bill will be heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee on June 22, 2026.

What does this bill do?
• Prohibits local governments from using APLR technology unless it is for locating vehicles or persons suspected of being involved in a public offense or locating a missing individual.
• Limits storage of ALPR data for 30 days unless it is retained in the evidence file of an active investigation or criminal proceeding or matches information on an authorized hot list (Amber Alerts, Silver Alerts, Missing Persons, and serious and violent felonies).
• Restricts inter-agency sharing beginning Jan. 1, 2027. New or changed ALPR contracts won’t have automatic access to any ALPR national databases. Sharing with other California law enforcement agencies can only be turned on manually and under specified conditions.

Why this is important to Cal Cities members: Cal Cities is in opposition to SB 1013 (Cervantes)unless amended to address concerns regarding the data limitations. ALPR technology has provided law enforcement with a significant tool that is employed in solving crimes, including serious violent felonies. Limiting data storage to 30 days will significantly restrict law enforcement’s ability to use this information if a case is reported after 30 days or if an investigation takes longer than 30 days.

Agenda Section: Legislative Update
Agenda Item No.: 16
Council Meeting Date: June 22, 2026

While the intent of this bill is to restrict data sharing with the federal government, it also poses significant restrictions on sharing with other California law enforcement agencies during significant events, including human trafficking, sexual assault, and other cases that often require longer to solve and file charges.

Additional links and attachments: Cal Cities letter and sample city letter, click here.

Where to send your letter: Submit your letter in the legislative portal and then email a copy to [email protected].

Questions? Contact Jolena Voorhis, [email protected], or Serena Scott, [email protected].