Held the City's annual Household Goods & Hazardous Waste Collection Day, serving 335 households through 446 vehicle drop-offs and safely collecting 22.66 tons of household goods and hazardous waste for proper disposal.
Hosted the 2 annual Fix-It Fair to promote waste reduction and sustainable repair practices, supported by 17 volunteers and serving 100 participants, resulting in 101 repairs or diagnoses and diverting 700lbs from landfills.
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Hosted the CycleMAYnia: Carp Family Ride, engaging 50 riders in a 5+ mile community bike ride that promoted bike safety and community connection through collaboration with local agencies, businesses, and organizations.
Increased outreach to the Spanish-speaking community by providing bilingual outreach materials and partnering with the Promotores Network to deliver in-person education on recycling, organics, and hazardous waste.
Participated in National Public Works Week in partnership with AgeWell, promoting public awareness and appreciation of the essential services provided by Public Works.
Community Engagement
Public Works Department
Upcoming Departmental Priorities:
Public Works Department
Administration / Capital Improvement Program:
Complete construction of the Franklin Creek Trail Improvements Project, delivering a key active transportation improvement for the community.
Initiate development of the City's next Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), engaging City leadership, stakeholder groups, and the public through a series of workshops and special meetings beginning in Fall 2026 to establish project priorities and guide preparation of the next CIP.
Continue advancing the City's capital improvement projects while pursuing external funding opportunities to maximize investment in critical infrastructure.
Upcoming Departmental Priorities:
Public Works Department
Sustainability and Environment Division
Continue hosting community events focused on sustainability, including Creek Week and the annual Pumpkin Smash.
Collaborate with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department on events and outreach.
Continue tracking outreach outcomes and develop a standardized feedback and evaluation protocol to measure effectiveness and inform future efforts.
Develop and maintain a volunteer database to support communication about volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.
Continue monitoring stormwater permit updates and State and Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements related to implementation of a Trash Implementation Plan.
Evaluate the feasibility of implementing the goal to develop 100% energy sustainable and resilient City facilities in light of reduced federal funding opportunities, organizational capacity, and the overall scope of the initiative. Staff will return to City Council during Period 3 reporting with recommended revisions to the goal.
Financial Overview:
Public Works Department
Major Expenditures:
Procurement of 28 solid waste receptacles (refuse/recycle combination type) for $85,000.
Financial Overview:
Railroad Support Services ($30k): Eliminates subject matter expert support for railroad-related issues Pedestrian Bridge Inspections ($50k): Routine inspections deferred, delaying identification of maintenance needs
Storm Drain Master Plan ($50k): Update of the Master Plan deferred, resulting in continued reliance on outdated data
Irrigation Repairs ($17k): Reduced funding constrains the Department's ability to complete repairs as needed, potentially impacting public landscaping and irrigation system reliability.
Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Department
Jeanette Gant, Director
AgeWell's survey received 120 member responses and 12 volunteer responses.
Community Garden’s survey received 68 English responses and 1 Spanish response.
AgeWell, Community Garden, and Park & Facility Rentals translated all program applications and forms into Spanish both online and in print.
Staff relaunched the DogiPot Sponsorship Program after a one-year hiatus and successfully secured sponsors for all 31 stations, including five new sponsorships.
Hosted the annual Summer Co-Ed City Softball League, with twelve teams participating, including one new team this season.
Submitted the Development Plan for the permanent Monte Vista Off-Leash Dog Park to the Community Development Department in partnership with Public Works.
The Library continued implementing its Three-Year Strategic Plan while expanding outreach, community partnerships, and inclusive programming.
The Community Pool continued to make progress toward both long-term capital improvements and expanded program access. The Pool Renovation Project has now secured $373,000 in philanthropic funding.
Sunday swim lessons exceeded performance targets with an average enrollment of approximately 86%
The Library participated in the California State Library's Every Story Counts initiative, earning a 92.65% community approval rating.
The Library expanded community partnerships and secured three competitive grants to support innovative programming and broaden access to library services.
Department Highlights
PRCS Department
Carpinteria Children’s Project’s “Dia Del Niño” Event in April 2026.
AgeWell Program Coordinator Jena Jenkins presented at National Council on Aging Conference in May 2026
Staff supported the annual Katie Roberts Bluffs Day in April 2026.
Community Garden participated in Carpinteria Art Center’s first annual Carpinteria eARTh Day event.
Community Garden Coordinator Ruby Wedbush led a sustainability activity at the annual Fix-It-Fair.
AgeWell and Community Garden participated in CycleMAYnia.
Aquatics staff continued partnership with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District in Beach Lifeguard trainings.
Aquatics staff continued developing drafted scholarship program for swim lessons to partner with local organizations such as Carpinteria Children’s Project and Carpinteria Unified School District.
The Library expanded community outreach through youth, teen, adult, and bilingual programming, strengthening lifelong learning opportunities and community connections.
Community Engagement
PRCS Department
Community Garden:
Review participant feedback and program data to identify opportunities for improvement, continue expanding community outreach, and strengthen partnerships.
AgeWell:
Evaluate participant and volunteer feedback and program data to refine services and activities, and strengthen community partnerships to expand programming and resources.
Park & Facility Rentals:
Launch a bilingual (English and Spanish) post-rental survey to gather customer feedback Library
Continue implementation of the Library’s Three-Year Strategic Plan Grow teen, family and lifelong learning programming
Aquatics
Launch Community Pool Fundraising campaign and continue planning and design for the renovation project Have the aquatics scholarship program approved and begin implementation Launch the Division of Boating & Waterways grant funded kayaking program with CUSD Administration:
City Council approval of the Sponsorship policy and Naming policy Advance the planning for Rincon Bluffs open space, including consultant selection and funding strategy.
Begin construction on Bluffs II/Coastal Vista Trail project Upcoming Departmental Priorities:
PRCS Department
Financial Overview:
PRCS Department
Major Expenditures:
None
Financial Overview:
Increased revenue due to a number of factors including facility rental fee increases beginning July 1, 2025