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City of Carpinteria
City Council Agenda
Monday, August 24, 2026
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue,
Carpinteria, CA 93013
4:00 p.m. Closed Session - 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
AMENDED AGENDA – ADDED ADDITIONAL CLOSED SESSION MATTERS (ITEM NOS. 2 & 3)
5:30 PM Regular Meeting
In-Person and Virtual Participation Options
Attendance/Viewing Options:
• Attend the in-person meeting in City Council Chambers at City Hall (5775 Carpinteria Ave.) • View the meeting live through the City’s website (https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendasmeetings/). • View the meeting on Government Access Television Channel 21 (broadcast live and rebroadcast on the Wednesday and the Saturday following the meeting at 8:00 p.m.and 5:00 p.m., respectively).
• Call 669-900-9128 (and enter Webinar ID 889 0390 2262) to listen to the meeting. • Join the City’s Zoom webinar by clicking here. Alternatively, you can join the Zoom webinar by logging on to www.zoom.us, downloading the application, selecting "Join Meeting", and entering Webinar ID 889 0390 2262.
• Spanish interpretation will be available at the in-person meeting and through the City's Zoom webinar.
How to Provide Public Comments
• Provide a live public comment in City Council Chambers at City Hall (5775 Carpinteria Ave.). • Provide a live comment through the City’s Zoom webinar platform (through the link provided above). To make public comments through this platform please use the“raise your hand” feature to notify staff that you would like to make a public comment during designated public comment times. Once it is your turn to provide a public comment, staff will unmute your microphone and you will be given a designated amount of time to provide your comment. At the end of your comment, staff will once again mute your microphone. • Submit a written comment (as either a general public comment or on a specific agenda item) to be distributed to City Council by 12:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting by either submitting your comment via (1) email to [email protected], or (2) follow this link (https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings), select the meeting you want to provide a comment on, and click the Submit Comments button located on the left hand side of the agenda portal. Please reference the agenda item to which your comment pertains. Although written comments become part of the record, they will not be read aloud at the meeting.
Please note that the City will make every effort to make the meeting accessible virtually; however, if
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one of the above virtual attendance/viewing or public comment options is unavailable due to technological issues, you are invited to take advantage of one of the other participation options outlined above (including attending and providing public comment in-person in the City Council Chambers). Additional options may be made available at the meeting.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Public Comment on Closed Session Matters
Closed Session Matters
1. CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) : 2 cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Carpinteria Group LLC vs The City of Carpinteria (Case No. 26CV0132)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Carpinteria Group LLC vs Frontier California, Inc.; Blu Croix LTD; The City of Carpinteria (Case No. 26CV03680)
Temporary Adjournment to Closed Session
Call to Order
Roll Call
Closed Session Report
Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember(s) Request for Remote Participation Under AB 2449 The City Council may consider Councilmember(s) request to participate in the meeting remotely under the regulations of AB 2449 by making the necessary findings and voting on whether the Councilmember(s) may participate remotely.
Agenda Modifications
The City Council may modify the regular agenda by tabling items, adding urgency items to the agenda, or changing the order in which items are considered. Changes to the Consent Calendar are considered at the time the Consent Calendar is considered.
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Introductions, Proclamations and Presentations
4. Retirement Recognition for Michael Hickey, Part-Time Crossing Guard.
5. A Proclamation Recognizing and Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the California Coastal Act. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)
6. A Proclamation Honoring the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s 25th Anniversary (2001-2026). (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)
7. A Proclamation Designating August 21, 2026, as Senior Citizens Day in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)
8. Presentation by the Chrisman California Islands Center.
9. Presentation of the Carpinteria Community Pool Fundraiser Kickoff.
Public Information Reports and Announcements
This may include updates on law enforcement activity within the City from a Sheriff’s Office representative or a report from a representative of the First District Supervisor's Office.
10. First District Supervisor’s Report
City Manager's Report
The City Manager will report to the City Council regarding various City and/or community events and/or matters of interest. There will be no City Council discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda or as otherwise specified below.
11. City Manager’s Report
Planning Commission Actions: None
Public Comment on Matters Not on the Agenda
This is a time for public comments on matters not otherwise on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The Mayor may establish reasonable regulations for public comment based on the time available and/or the number of persons waiting to speak. Typically, the City Council's practice has been to limit each speaker to three minutes. The audiovisual system in the Council Chamber is not available for speaker use during the general Public Comment period.
The City and the City Council are not responsible for the content of statements made during the public comment period, or the factual accuracy of any such statements.
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Consent Calendar
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are normally enacted by one unanimous vote of the City Council. If you wish to speak on a consent calendar item, please do so during the public comment period provided at the beginning of this item.
12. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 27, 2026 and the special meeting held July 28, 2026.
13. Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of July 20, 2026 through August 14, 2026, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.08.150(F).
14. Receive and file the Report on Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of July 7, 2026 through August 3, 2026.
15. Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer’s Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds for June 2026.
16. Authorize the purchase of 30 standardized trash receptacles from Forms+Surfaces in an amount not-to-exceed $85,749.21. (Requires a roll call vote.)
17. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of Santa Barbara to participate in the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program, providing household hazardous waste collection services to Carpinteria residents and qualifying businesses. (Requires a roll call vote.)
18. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions for strategic planning services, increasing the contract amount by $19,600, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $54,875. (Requires a roll call vote.)
19. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Dudek to complete the CEQA documentation for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project in an amount not to exceed $23,918 for a total amended agreement amount of $252,818. (Requires a roll call vote.)
20. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Showscapes Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $719,640.00. (Requires a roll call vote.) Administrative Matters
21. Consideration of Resolution No. 6491, Approving Appointments to the Community Development Block Grant Committee.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6491, approving appointments to the Community Development Block Grant Committee.
Public Hearing: None
Consideration of Any Items Removed from Consent Calendar and/or Other Agenda Items Requested to Be Advanced
Matters Continued from Previous Meetings: None
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Other Business
22. Consideration of Resolution No. 6492 approving the City Council policy titled “Naming Policy.”
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6492 approving the City Council policy titled “Naming Policy”.
23. Adopt Resolution No. 6493 naming City-owned property (APN 001-180-062) the Vera Bensen Bioswale.
Recommendation: Consider the request to name City-owned property identified as APN 001-180-062 the “Vera Bensen Bioswale.”
24. Consideration of Resolution No. 6494 approving a Citywide Sponsorship Policy.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6494 approving the City Council policy titled “Sponsorship Policy”.
Legislative Update
The City Council will discuss local, state and/or federal legislation under consideration and decide whether to direct staff to place a matter(s)on a future City Council agenda for consideration.
25. Legislative Update
Committee Reports, Inquiries and Other Matters Presented by Councilmembers Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions and organizations. This is also an opportunity for Councilmembers to request information from staff or seek support from fellow Councilmembers for future agenda items.
Attendance of Councilmembers for Future Meetings
Adjournment
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 684-5405, extension 403 or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929. Notification 2 business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.
Materials related to an agenda item submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office, located at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 or by going to the City’s website at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meeting.
Resources for the Public:
Code of Conduct: https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Code-ofConduct_FINAL.pdf%22
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Levine Act Warning
Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308. No City Council member may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered by the City. No City Council Member may accept, solicit, or direct any contribution from an agent of the party during the same time frame. This prohibition commences when an item involving the entitlement has been placed on the City Council’s agenda for a public meeting, when the City Council Member knows the action is within the City Council’s jurisdiction, and it is reasonably foreseeable that it will come before the City Council as a decisionmaker, or when the proceeding is before the City Council for its decision. A party to a City proceeding —which includes both applicants and agents—shall disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution of more than $500 made to any City Council Member by the applicant, or any donations made by the agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, shall make a contribution to a City Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to rendering a decision on a City proceeding, any City Council Member who received contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or who received any donations from an agent, to a proceeding shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding, and shall be disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any City Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification, and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the City Council Member shall be permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a City Council Member, please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity. Failure to do so may affect the City’s ability to process your application.
This agenda was posted on August 20, 2026 in the City Clerk's Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and on the Internet.
C ertfrcate of Re cog nition
Presented to
Michael Hickey
In honor of your retirement and in recognition of 40 years of dedicated and exemplary public service to the City of Carpinteriq. Since joining the City as a Pqrt-Time Crossing Guard in September L984, you have faithfully served the Carpinteriq community with professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment, Through your care and vigilance, yott have helped ensure the safety and well-being of generations of students while making a lasting and positive impact on countless families throughout our community. On behalf of the City Council, staff, and community, we extend our sincere appreciation and best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement.
Presented this 24th day of August, 2026
at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria With gratitude and respect,
Natalia Alarcon, Mayor Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Agenda Section: Presentations
Agenda Item No.: 4
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA RECOGNIZING AND
CELEBRATING THE sorH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT
WHEREAS, in 1972, the people of California approved Proposition 20, the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act, establishing that the protection of California's coast and ocean is a paramount concern for present and future residents of the state and nation; and WHEREAS, in 1976, the California Legislature enacted the California Coastal Act and the State Coastal Conservancy Act, creating a visionary framework to protect, conserve, restore, and responsibly manage the state's extraordinary coastal resources while providing for carefully planned development; and
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Act established a unique partnership between the California Coastal Commission and coastal cities and counties, including the City of Carpinteria, through Local Coastal Programs that balance local decision-making with the statewide goal of protecting California's coast for the benefit of all; and WHEREAS, the California Coastal Act has safeguarded public access to and along the shoreline, protected environmentally sensitive habitats, preserved agricultural and scenic lands, supported sustainable coastal economies, and enhanced the quality of life for millions of Californians and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carpinteria is home to one of California's most treasured coastlines, where beaches, wetlands, coastal bluffs, agricultural lands, and marine resources contribute to the City's environmental health, economic vitality, cultural heritage, and community identity; and WHEREAS, the City of Carpinteria recognizes the importance of continued stewardship of its coastal resources through collaboration with residents, community organizations, local businesses, regional partners, and state agencies to address emerging challenges, including sea level rise, coastal erosion, climate change, habitat protection, and equitable public access; and WHEREAS, the California Coastal Act continues to provide the policies and tools necessary to preserve California's iconic coastline while supporting resilient coastal communities and ensuring that future generations may enjoy and benefit from these invaluable natural resources; and WHEREAS, the City of Carpinteria proudly joins communities throughout California in recognizing the lasting legacy of the California Coastal Act and reaffirming its commitment to protecting and enhancing the coast for generations to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carpinteria hereby proclaims 2026 as the 50th Anniversary Year of the California Coastal Act in the City of Carpinteria and celebrates five decades of coastal stewardship, public access, environmental protection, and community partnership.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Mayor has hereunto set their hand and caused the official seal of the City of Carpinteria, California, to be affixed this 24th day of August, 2026.
ATTEST:
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
City of Carpinteria
Agenda Section: Presentations
Agenda Item No.: 5
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA HONORING THE
LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENIER'S
25rH AN N IyERSARy (2001 -2026)
WHEREAS, since openingifs doors in 2001, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has serued as a welcoming cultural hub in the heart of downtown Carpinteria, dedicated to creating a vibrant community through the arts by providing opportunities for creative arts education, exhibition, appreciation, and community gathering; and
WHEREAS, for twenty-five years, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has enriched the lives of residents and visitors by offering diverse educational programs, exhibitions, performances, concerts, camps, workshops, and special events that inspire creativity, celebrate artistic expression, and foster lifelong learning for people of all ages; and WHEREAS, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has remained committed to ensuring the arts are accessible to all by providing scholarships, community partnerships, affordable programming, and inclusive opportunities that strengthen connections among individuals, families, arfisfg and organizations throughout the Carpinteria Valley; and WHEREAS, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has become a trusted gathering place where creativity, collaboration, and community thrive, supporting local artists, encouraging cultural appreciation, and serving as a vibrant venue for civic, educational, and community events; and
WHEREAS, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center stands as a testament to the beliet that the arts enrich lives, strengthen communities, inspire innovation, and bring people togetherthrough shared experiences, making Carpinteria a more vibrant, welcoming, and connected placeto live, work, and visit; and WHEREAS, as the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center celebrates lfs S/ver Anniversary, it continues to look toward the future with a commitment to expanding access to the arts,strengthening community partnerships, supporting arfisfs and educators, and inspiring creativity for generations to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT HEREBY PROCLAIMED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Carpinteria do hereby recognize and congratulate the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary, celebrating a quarter century of service, creativity, education, and community enrichment. The City extendsifs srncere appreciation to the Arts Center's dedicated staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, teaching arfisfs, donors, members, partners, and supporters whose vision, generosity, and commitment have made the Arts Center an invaluable assef to the Carpinteria community.
BE lT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the City of Carpinteria encourages all residents to join in celebrating the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center's 25 years of creating a vibrant community through the arts and to support its continued mission for many years to come. lN WITNESS IHEREOF, the Mayor has hereunto set their hand and caused the official seal of the City of Carpinteria, California, to be affixed this 24th day of August, 2026.
Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
of Carpinteria
Agenda Section: PresentationsAgenda Item No.: 6Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA DESIGNATING
AUGUST 21,2026, AS SEN'OR CITIZENS DAY IN
THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA
WHEREAS, the City of Carpinteria recognizes older adults as valued members of our community whose wisdom, experience, seruice, and lifelong contributions have enriched ourcity and helped shape the welcoming, connected community we enjoy today; and WHEREAS, Senior Citizens Day provides an opportunity to honor the accomplishments, resilience, and continued engagement of older adults while recognizing their important role in strengthening families, neighborhoods, and our community as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carpinteria is committed to fostering oppoftunities for healthy aging, lifelong learning, social connection, volunteerism, recreation, and community pafticipation through its AgeWell Senior Services Program; and WHEREAS, the AgeWell Senior Services Program offers a wide variety of c/asses, wellness programs, educational opportunities, social events, nutrition services, and community paftnerships that help older adults remain active, independent, and connected;and WHEREAS, fhe City celebrates the many volunteers, caregivers, family members, community organizations, and staff whose dedication supports the health, dignity, and wellbeing of Carpinteria's older adult population; and WHEREAS, recognizing and investing in older adults strengthens our entire community by promoting inclusion, intergenerational connections, and a high quality of life for residents of all ages.
WHEREAS, Senior Citizens Day is nationally recognized and provides an opportunity to honor the contributions and achievements of older adults across the United Sfafes.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carpinteria hereby proclaims August 21, 2026 as "SEN/OR CITIZENS DAY" in the City of Carpinteria. lN WITNESS THEREOF, the Mayor has hereunto set their hand and caused the official seal of the City of Carpinteia, California, to be affixed this 24th day of August, 2026.
Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST: City of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Agenda Section: PresentationsAgenda Item No.: 7Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Presentation by the Chrisman California Islands Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the presentation by the Chrisman California Islands Center.
Sample Motion: I move to receive and file the presentation.
DISCUSSION
The City Council will receive a presentation by the Chrisman California Islands Center which will include the following:
History of the Santa Cruz Island Foundation
Chrisman California Islands Center Information
o Location, Hours, and Admission
o Focus on 20 Islands
o Archives
o Gallery & Exhibitions
o Volunteers
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There are no financial considerations presented.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
There are no legal nor risk management considerations presented.
OPTIONS
1. Receive and file the presentation (staff recommendation).
2. Provide direction to staff.
Agenda Section: Presentations
Agenda Item No.: 8
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Chrisman California Islands Center Presentation
August 24, 2026
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Taylor Viens, Executive Director of Chrisman California Islands Center
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Presentation Slides
Staff Contact: Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-4403; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Presentation Slides
Santa Cruz Island Foundation
Chrisman California Islands Center
Chrisman California Islands Center Focus on 20 islands: Education Research Center California Islands Collection
Archives Over 500,000 archival items The California Islands: Saving their history, telling their stories
Gallery & Exhibitions
Select Collection Highlights
Courtyard Gallery Island benches at scale Sculptures and statues connected to the islands Native plant garden (with many island endemics) Open space for presentations, community activities and events (available on request)
Programs: Volunteers Recruiting and training Ways to get involved: Personalized training Internships available
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Presentation of the Carpinteria Community Pool Fundraiser Kickoff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the presentation of the Carpinteria Community Pool Fundraiser Kickoff.
Sample Motion: I move to receive and file the presentation.
DISCUSSION
The City Council will receive a presentation by the City of Carpinteria Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department on the Carpinteria Community Pool Fundraiser Kickoff to include the following:
Details of the Community Pool Project
Next Steps
Tentative Project Schedule
Project Funding
Fundraising Keep Carpinteria Swimming
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There are no financial considerations presented.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
There are no legal nor risk management considerations presented.
OPTIONS
1. Receive and file the presentation (staff recommendation).
2. Provide direction to staff.
Agenda Section: Presentations
Agenda Item No.: 9
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Carpinteria Community Pool Fundraiser Kickoff Presentation August 24, 2026
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Interested Parties
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Presentation Slides
Staff Contact: Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Director
(805) 755-4449; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Presentation Slides
Roy Lee
County Supervisor, First District
105 E. Anapamu Street, 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 568-2186 [email protected]
www.countyofsb.org
Follow us @CountyofSB
Subject: 8/24 Agenda for Report from First District Supervisor Roy Lee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Housing Update in Unincorporated Carpinteria
A. VAN WINGERDEN 1 and 2 – No project application submitted B. 1360 CRAVENS LANE – No update; applicant still addressing feedback C. 1101 and 1103 BAILARD
- Red Tail has withdrawn their Builder’s Remedy application; the Coastal Development Permit Application was submitted to the County portal on 6/1. County Planning + Development deemed the application incomplete on 6/30 so applicant is still addressing comments for resubmittal. - The Next Joint Meeting on 8/27 with teams from City, Carp-Summerland Fire, County and Red Tail. - City Reps and County Reps will be meeting on 9/17 to discuss Development Impact Fee sharing
2. Cannabis Updates
- There is a NEW Cannabis Odor Complaints & Testing Dashboard with a map identifying the locations of cannabis odor complaints and nasal ranger testing; website: https://cosbent.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/fec26e7553bd4198b09b0f2a1217fdcb - Community members can report odor complaints through the County website:
https://www.countyofsb.org/4751/Cannabis-Program
3. 2026/2027 Winter Storm “El Nino” Prep
- Residents are encouraged to find out whether their home or workplace is in a flood zone, pay close attention to local weather forecasts, and sign up for community emergency alert systems. - Residents with property in flood-prone areas should keep storm drains and gutters clear, move valuables and important items to higher ground, and know how to safely shut off water, gas, and electricity.
- For additional storm preparedness information, and flood safety tips, residents can visit the County Storm Preparation Website and Flood Preparedness Information Resources Website. - Helpful links:
▪ Real-time data from SB County Flood Control, including live basin cameras:
https://www.waterwisesb.org/pw-hydrology-section
▪ Sign up for Emergency Alters via ReadySBC alerts: readysbc.org ▪ Emergency plan checklists and resource guides: ReadySBC preparation site ▪ Find out if you are in a flood zone: FEMA Flood Map Service Center ▪ Sandbag locations and availability: Flood Control District’s sandbag location page - Apply for National Flood Insurance Program Website (Because standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, residents are encouraged to consider flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. Note that policies typically take up to 30 days to go into effect.
Agenda Section: Public Information Reports
Agenda Item No.: 10
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Roy Lee
County Supervisor, First District
105 E. Anapamu Street, 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 568-2186 [email protected]
www.countyofsb.org
Follow us @CountyofSB
4. Opportunities
- 3CE Financial Assistance: Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) can help community members reduce their energy bill, assist with home energy efficiency, and coordinate financial assistance programs. For Southern California Edison customers, contact [email protected] - Poetry Out Loud: Poetry Out Loud is open to any public, private, charter, or homeschool high school program in Santa Barbara County. Modeled after a spelling bee, Poetry Out Loud begins each fall as students memorize and recite poems selected from an anthology. This national poetry recitation competition helps students strengthen public speaking skills, build confidence, and deepen their appreciation for literature. Santa Barbara County schools must register by September 30, 2026, using the online registration form. Students who do not have a program in their own school may contact the County Office of Arts and Culture directly to learn about additional participation options.
5. Upcoming BOS Meetings
All BOS Agendas can be found here: https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx - 8/25/26 - First BOS Meeting with New County CEO, Jana Peterson - 9/1/26 – El Nino Preparedness Presentation by County Flood Control - 9/1/26 – Utility Scale Solar Amendment
- 9/8/26 – No Meeting – Labor Day Holiday
- 9/15/26 – Phase 1 of County Oil and Gas Phaseout
MEMORANDUM
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Subject: City Manager’s Report
CITY EMPLOYEE UPDATES
Recruitments
Below are the current open recruitments and recruitment statuses. Additional information on City job openings is available online at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/humanresources/. • Accounting Specialist/Accounting Technician
o Pending skills assessment
• Building Official
o Pending interviews
• Engineering Technician
o Pending interviews
• Management Analyst I/II
o Pending interviews
These recruitments are for existing positions that became vacant following staff departures and do not represent newly created positions.
UPDATES ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project Construction of the Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project is progressing. The realigned concrete pathway on the high school side of State Route 192 has been completed, along with the realigned trail on the south side of the roadway. Temporary striping for the new crosswalk has also been installed, and the former crosswalk striping has been removed. The Franklin Creek Trail has reopened and now connects to the new crosswalk and pathway on the high school side of State Route 192.
Agenda Section: City Manager’s Report
Agenda Item No.: 11
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Remaining work includes installation of conduit and poles for the new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) system, removal of roadway plates, roadway paving, activation of the HAWK system, and final striping. Staff has requested an updated schedule from the contractor for completion of the remaining work.
UPDATES ON DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Surfliner Inn
The Surfliner Inn project and the accompanying Proposed Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the project are tentatively scheduled to be considered by the Carpinteria Planning Commission at an upcoming special meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Carpinteria City Hall and will also be livestreamed on Zoom and on SBTV. The Proposed Final EIR will be made available to the public at least 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting, and the staff report will be available no later than Thursday, September 17. The meeting agenda and staff report materials will be posted to the City’s Agenda and Meetings page: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/ Additional information about the Surfliner Inn project is available on the City’s website at:
https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/community-development/linden-inn-project/ Chevron Decommissioning Project
Chevron recently recommenced onshore decommissioning activities within the Carpinteria oil and gas processing facility. Current activities include pre-demolition abatement activities and demolition/removal of in-ground structures and piping. This will allow soil testing beneath (former) structures to be completed, which will ultimately inform the extent of earthwork and remediation needed to restore the site. Limited beach work to separate onshore and offshore pipeline segments that was not completed during the spring has been tentatively rescheduled for late summer/fall of this year.
Carpinteria Salt Marsh Routine Maintenance Program
On Thursday, August 13, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) approved a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District’s Carpinteria Salt Marsh Routine Maintenance Program (Program). The Program would allow for the periodic dredging and removal of accumulated sediments from Salt Marsh channels using hydraulic and dragline dredging techniques to maintain flood flow capacity. The Program would also allow for manual opening of the Salt Marsh mouth to facilitate tidal flushing. The Program also allows for placement of beach-appropriate sediments in the Carpinteria surfzone, transported by pipeline for hydraulic dredging to the mouth of the salt marsh or by trucking to Ash Avenue for dragline dredging activities.
The approved CDP includes a number of special conditions, which require, among other things, submittal of pre- and post- dredging operations plans, sediment sampling analysis and monitoring program, surf zone sediment placement plan and monitoring, and coordination and permitting with other affected regulatory agencies, including the City of Carpinteria. Additional information, including a copy of the City’s comment letter, can be found on the CCC website as item 12a, on Thursday, August 13, at:
https://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/#/2026/8
OTHER CITY/COMMUNITY UPDATES
Sustainability and Environment Division
On July 29, as part of the Living Shoreline Project, Tribal community members met in person with City staff and members of the project consultant team, including Integral Consulting Inc. and Strategic Earth. During the gathering, Tribal community members provided guidance on how the City can meaningfully engage Tribes and Tribal communities throughout the project’s design and planning process. They also shared considerations, perspectives, and ideas related to the development of a Living Shoreline for the City to consider as the project moves forward. Discussion focused on meaningful Tribal engagement and stewardship, incorporating Chumash cultural knowledge and perspectives, protecting and restoring natural resources, and exploring nature-based shoreline protection strategies. The City appreciates the knowledge and perspectives shared and will review this feedback to help inform the ongoing design and planning phase of the Living Shoreline Project. Future community engagement opportunities and project updates will be shared through the City newsletter, social media channels, and on the Living Shoreline Project website: www.carpinterialivingshoreline.com.
AgeWell
Día de los Abuelos Celebration
AgeWell will host its Día de los Abuelos on Friday, August 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall. This free, family-friendly event for AgeWell members will celebrate and honor the cherished abuelos and abuelas in our community.
Saturday Excursion: Carpinteria Valley Museum of History AgeWell members are invited to a free Saturday excursion to the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, located at 956 Maple Ave, on Saturday, September 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants will tour the museum’s new exhibits highlighting the history of our local coastline.
Community Garden
The garden hosted an all-member Volunteer Day on Saturday, August 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Members came together to weed and mulch garden pathways, connect with fellow gardeners, and support the ongoing care and maintenance of the garden.
The Community Garden partnered with the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District to install a low-cost air quality sensor at the garden. The sensor measures particulate matter, which can be used to monitor local factors that may affect air quality, including dust, diesel emissions, and wildfire smoke. Data collected by the sensor is publicly available through the U.S. EPA Fire and Smoke Map and the PurpleAir Map.
The Community Garden partnered with Carpinteria Beautiful to install four native bee hotels throughout the garden. These structures provide habitat for native solitary bees, many of which nest in small holes and cavities. Native bees are important pollinators and contribute to the health and productivity of the garden ecosystem.
Throughout July, the Community Garden’s composting systems diverted 137.2 pounds of food and garden scraps from the landfill.
Aquatics
The City’s Junior Lifeguard Program recently wrapped up another successful summer season with its annual Junior Lifeguard Swim-Paddle-Run Triathlon on Friday, August 7.
The event gave participants an exciting opportunity to put the skills, strength, and confidence they developed throughout the summer to the test in a fun and challenging competition.
This year’s Triathlon featured both a Junior Lifeguard (JG) category and an adult category, with more than 20 JG parents stepping up to participate alongside the JG instructors. The adult category provided a unique opportunity for families to take on the challenge together, demonstrating that the values and lessons of the Junior Lifeguard Program extend beyond the participants themselves.
The event served as a meaningful culmination of the summer season, celebrating not only the physical skills the Junior Lifeguards developed, but also the confidence, resilience, teamwork, and sense of community at the heart of the program. Seeing JGs and their parents challenge themselves side-by-side made for a particularly memorable way to close out the season.
The Aquatics team is proud of this year’s Junior Lifeguards and their accomplishments, and grateful to the families and staff whose support helped make the season a success.
City of Carpinteria
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2026
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person and Virtual
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 4:03 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5) Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Mónica J. Solórzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION MATTER
There was no public comment.
CLOSED SESSION MATTER
1. CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud the Closed Session title into the record.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned to Closed Session at 4:04 pm.
CALL TO ORDER
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 12
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
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Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:39 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5) Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura(District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Mónica J. Solórzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber
Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City
of Carpinteria
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst II
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Legal Counsel Acos announced that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session Matter.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Alarcon led those present in the salute to the flag.
COUNCILMEMBER(S) REQUEST FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 There were no Councilmember requests for remote participation under AB 2449.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS: NONE
INTRODUCTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: NONE
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2. First District Supervisor’s Report
Daisy Weber, District Director, on behalf of First District Supervisor Roy Lee, provided updates on the following:
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• Van Wingerden 1 and 2, Cravens Lane Project, and the Bailard Project • Cannabis Updates
• Unincorporated Road Updates
• County Budget FY 2026-2027 – Budget Revision
• Opportunities/Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings
There was no public comment.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (CPIC) Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:52 pm.
3. Carpinteria Public Improvement Corporation Agenda Packet
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the regular meeting at 5:55 pm.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
4. City Manager’s Report
a. City Employee Updates
Assistant City Manager Kintz reported on City recruitments. b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
None.
c. Updates on Development Applications
None.
d. Other City/Community Updates
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant reported on AgeWell and Aquatics activities and events.
Speakers in-person: Alan Koch
Speakers via Zoom: Andy Patrick
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City Manager Ramirez and Community Development Director Bobroff responded to Mr.
Patrick’s comments about e-bike enforcement at the Salt Marsh and Mr. Koch’s comments about the Surfliner Inn Project.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There was no public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 through 11. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura, Vice Mayor Solórzano, and Mayor Alarcon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
5. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 13, 2026 and the special meeting held July 15, 2026.
6. Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of July 6, 2026 through July 17, 2026, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.08.150(F).
7. Receive and file the Report on Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of June 2, 2026 through July 6, 2026.
8. Receive and file the Quarterly Review of the Pension Stabilization Trust.
9. Designate Councilmember Nomura as the City of Carpinteria’s voting delegate and designate Vice Mayor Solórzano as the City’s alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo in Anaheim.
10. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Closeout Agreement and Release of Claims for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project with Toro Enterprises, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to release the construction contract bonds after one year of acceptance of the work by the City of Carpinteria in accordance with the warranty required by the construction contract. (Requires a roll call vote.)
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11. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Bengal Engineering, Inc. for consulting services for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project in an amount not to exceed $122,077 for a total amended agreement amount of $1,715,597. (Requires a roll call vote.)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING:
12. Annual Review of Fire Protection Mitigation Fee Program.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6488, approving the update of the Fire Protection Mitigation Fee Schedule for Development and accepting the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s Annual Report.
Management Analyst II Downes presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation and Fire Marshall Mike LoMonaco with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District responded to questions from the Council.
Speakers via Zoom: Andy Patrick
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6488, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
13. Resolution No. 6487, Vacating a Portion of Olive Avenue.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6487, vacating a portion of Olive Avenue.
City Clerk Barrett provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to adopt Resolution No. 6487, as read by title only. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
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14. Resolution No. 6489 adopting the City Council Policy establishing guidelines and procedures for the selection, installation, maintenance, and removal of Public Artwork on City-owned or City-controlled property.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 6489 adopting the City Council policy titled “Public Artwork Policy”.
Legal Counsel Acos presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers in-person: Laura Sanchez, Wendy Yanagihara, Tim Bliss, Mike Damron representing Carpinteria Cultural Foundation, Kristina Calkins representing the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, and Jesus Gonzalez
Speakers via Zoom: Andy Patrick
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Solórzano, to adopt Resolution No. 6489 approving the Public Artwork Policy for the City of Carpinteria.
Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
15. Consideration of Carpinteria Cultural Foundation’s (CCF) proposal to install a 10- panel mural at the Seal Fountain Plaza/Community Plaza in front of Smart & Final on Linden Avenue (Project Proposal).
Recommendation: Direct staff to process CCF’s Project Proposal through the City’s Public Artwork Policy, if previously approved, and consider the current agenda item to be a Preliminary Review of CCF’s Project Proposal under the Public Artwork Policy.
City Manager Ramirez provided the staff report.
Jim Campos representing Carpinteria Cultural Foundation presented a short video on the proposed murals.
Speakers in-person: Jim Campos, representing Carpinteria Cultural Foundation, Mike Damron (read aloud a letter from Carpinteria Unified School District Superintendent Diana Rigby), Kristina Calkins representing the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, Jessica Snyder, Alan Koch, Wendy Yanagihara, and Tim Bliss (did not speak) Documents distributed: Mike Damron (provided a letter from Carpinteria Unified School District Superintedent Diana Rigby) and Kristina Calkins representing the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center
Motion by Councilmember Nomura, seconded by Vice Mayor Solórzano, to direct staff to process CCF’s Project Proposal through the City’s Public Artwork Policy and consider the current agenda item to be a Pre-Preliminary Review of CCF’s Project Proposal
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under the Public Artwork Policy and bring it back for a second and final preliminary review with questions that have been proposed/prepared by staff and by City Council.
Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 7:58 pm and reconvened the meeting at 8:12 pm.
16. Development of a City Naming Policy.
Recommendation: Provide policy direction to staff regarding development of a City Naming Policy.
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers via Zoom: Ted Rhodes
The Council provided the following feedback:
Which City-Owned Assets Should Be Eligible for Naming?
• Parks, buildings, facilities, and major public amenities with the exception of City Hall, the Library, larger facilities and such, and streets. Examples of eligible assets would be the boathouse and the Library’s community meeting room.
Should Existing City-Owned Assets Be Eligible for Renaming? • Generally no to renaming assets with the understanding it is done under limited circumstances with heightened justification and require a more robust process.
What Criteria Should Qualify an Honorary Naming?
• Historic or cultural significance
• Demonstrated local impact
• Significant financial contribution
• Land donations and the like
Should the City Permit Donor Naming?
• Allow naming for significant financial contributions tied with honorary recognition.
Who Should Be Permitted to Initiate a Naming Request?
• Generally anyone in the community is welcome to submit a naming request with the understanding it would go through a process which would begin with an
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application at the staff level and then it would be reviewed by any applicable advisory group, if in existence, and staff will work with City Attorney’s Office to explore options for setting up an ad hoc committee or something to review these on a case-by-case basis before going to Council.
What Information Should Be Required at Time of Request? • Generally a description of the asset; the proposed name; significant justification; historical/supporting documentation; evidence of community support; justification for renaming which requires a more robust process and more justification.
What Review Process Should Occur Before City Council Consideration? • Start with staff review, next advisory group review when applicable, and then to City Council for consideration.
17. Period 2 Department Reports for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget.
Recommendation: Receive and file Period 2 Department Reports for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget.
City Manager Ramirez introduced the item. Assistant City Manager Kintz provided the General Government PowerPoint presentation. Administrative Services Director Maldonado provided the Administrative Services Department PowerPoint presentation.
Community Development Director Bobroff provided the Community Development Department PowerPoint presentation. Assistant City Manager Kintz and Parks, Recreation & Community Development Director Gant provided the Public Works Department PowerPoint presentation. Parks, Recreation & Community Development Director Gant provided the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers via Zoom: Andy Patrick
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the Period 2 Department Reports for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Vice Mayor Solórzano reported on her attendance at last week’s Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board meeting where the Board discussed an increase in the UCSB transit bus program fee, the Fiscal Year 25/26 annual ridership report, and
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the adoption of the Metropolitan Transit District’s procurement manual amendment.
She also announced that the WAVE Project will be coming to Carpinteria in September and there will be a lot of outreach about it.
Councilmember Nomura reported on the July 16th Community Matters event which went over the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) and he said the next Community Matters event is on August 20th at 6 pm with the location to be determined and it will cover regional housing needs allocation and builder’s remedy information.
Councilmember Mayer reported on the Economic Vitality Committee meeting where they received information from the Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) and their findings of a survey of local businesses and how the ICE raids impacted businesses through an economic lens.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Councilmember Mayer noted that at the August 24th City Council meeting she would be traveling for work and unsure if she would be able to attend remotely.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 9:34 pm.
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Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
City of Carpinteria
City Council Minutes
Special Meeting (City Council Retreat)
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 In-Person
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 2:03 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Al Clark (District No. 5) Councilmember Julia Mayer (District No. 3)
Councilmember Wade T. Nomura (District No. 4)
Vice Mayor Mónica J. Solórzano (District No. 1)
Mayor Natalia Alarcon (District No. 2)
Staff members present: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
Juliza Briones, Program Manager
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
a. Opening, Framing & Ground Rules
City Manager Ramirez introduced Consultant Christine Martin with Tripepi Smith who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
b. Public Comment
Speakers in-person: Rosalyn Kohute and Amrita Salm
Documents distributed: Victor Garza and Alan Koch
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c. Council Norms, Values and Principles of Governance
The Council amended its Norms, Values and Principles of Governance as shown below. Additions are italicized and deletions are crossed out. Council direction to Consultant is shown in italics inside parentheses.
NORMS:
Foster Balanced, Constructive, and Solution-Oriented Discussions • Ensure all viewpoints are heard and considered, creating a balanced discussion that reflects the collective interest.
• Maintain constructive dialogue and manage displays of frustration or dissatisfaction.
• Stay solution-focused.
• Come to meetings fully prepared, having reviewed agenda materials, conducted necessary research, and sought clarification on complex issues in advance.
• Commit to the deliberative process by being willing to respectfully disagree and raise concerns early, while standing by collective decisions once they are reached. (The Council added this New Norm.) Practice Leadership/Mutal Accountability
• The Maor is primarily responsible for keeping discussions productive, but any Councilmember may intervene to remind the group to remain constructive and focused.
• Adhere to three step deliberative process and empower Mayor and Councilmembers to call points of order if not followed. – (1) Questions of staff, (2) Public comment, (3) Council deliberation. (The Council added this New Norm.)
Provide Direct Communication
• Communicate with clear, respectful directness.
• Clearly articulate the reasoning behind decisions, ensuring the community and fellow Councilmembers understand the rationale, considerations, and intended outcomes.
• Understand dissenting votes represent policy debate, not ongoing opposition to staff execution of Council direction. (The Council added this New Norm.)
Maintain Professionalism
• Adhere to established policies and procedures rather than individual preferences or personal dynamics.
• Practice active listening, solution-oriented dialogue, and adherence to shared and adopted goals.
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Cultivate Kindness and Respect
• Recognize kindness and politeness are important in fostering a collaborative work environment.
Prioritize Communication with the Community
• Actively engage with the community through transparent, consistent, and frequent communication.
• Be present and accessible in the community by attending local events, engaging with residents, and actively listening to diverse perspectives.
VALUES:
• Clear Communication
• Fairness and Equity
• Accessibility
• Proactive Community Engagement
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Responsiveness
• Respect and Open-Mindedness
• Forward Thinking
PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNANCE:
Council Responsibility
• Partner with City staff as trusted subject-matter experts, valuing their expertise while engaging in thoughtful inquiry to ensure well-informed and balanced decision-making.
• Clearly communicate the City’s goals and objectives to constituents and share community feedback with staff.
• Ensure decisions are made with all necessary facts; defer items if more information is needed.
• Be mindful of City resources and ensure decisions align with long-term plans and goals.
• A Council majority is required when a Councilmember is seeking information on an item that may take more than a couple of hours of staff time. (The Council added this New Principle.)
• Research, ask questions, explore options, and stay engaged through regular meetings with the City Manager.
• Recognize and appreciate staff and community contributions. • Prioritize citywide well-being in decision-making while thoughtfully considering district-specific concerns to ensure inclusiveness.
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Staff Responsibility
• Understand that Councilmembers, and the public we strive to serve and engage, may not have expertise on all issues. Exercise patience, speak plainly, and use visuals when appropriate. Provide pertinent context when presenting information for City Council consideration, such as assumptions, constraints, and other key considerations. • Research and present unbiased information, aligning
recommendations with the City’s budget, General Plan, and Strategic Plan.
• Deliver accurate and timely information, including pertinent historical context, and provide clear, actionable options for Council decisions. • Whenever possible, staff will submit staff reports and PowerPoints by noon on Wednesdays, and in no case beyond end of day Thursday. (The Council added this New Principle.)
• Maintain professionalism and respect.
• Be available and follow up on questions through the City Manager.
Council-Advisory Body Relations
• Advisory bodies should focus on providing clear, realistic recommendations that align with Council goals, the City budget, and long-term plans.
• Advisory bodies should submit annual work plan (as applicable) and provide the City Council with regular an annual updates. • Advisory bodies should operate respectfully, leave personal opinions aside, and focus on actionable recommendations.
• Advisory bodies should provide the rationale behind their recommendations.
• The City Council and Planning Commission will participate in an annual joint meeting to review new legislation and align on the City’s strategic priorities for the coming year. (The Council added this New Principle.)
• Advisory body Chairs shall be invited to participate in the City’s biannual strategic planning process. (The Council added this New Principle.)
Community-Wide Governance
• Prioritize citywide well-being in decision-making while thoughtfully considering district-specific concerns to ensure inclusiveness. • Maintain transparency and articulate the rationale behind decisions. • Engage the community by actively seeking input and ensuring all voices are heard, not only an outspoken few.
• Use data, financial information, and historical context to inform decisions and policies.
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• Promote collaboration, clarity, and respect across all community interactions, emphasizing the long-term vision for the City. • Attain and uphold a thorough and practical understanding of the City’s services, programs, and resources.
• Receive regular updates from local agency partners.
Speakers in-person: Fred Shaw, Rogelio Delgado, Rosalyn Kohute, Xy VanAntwerp, and Alan Koch
Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 3:48 pm and reconvened the meeting at 4:02 pm.
d. Strategic Plan Process Audit and Expectations for FY 27-29 Process Council discussion centered around FY 27-29 strategic plan shifting, and where possible, toward focused, measurable, high-impact goals rather than values-based priorities.
• Timing: The Council directed staff to begin community engagement in mid-October (rather than November) and focus on expanding reach with different types of events and include advisory bodies. • Capacity Management: The Council to consider implementing a “onein, one-out” approach to priorities to prevent staff overload or consider deferring to staff to keep them on track and realistic with the workload. • Transparency, Accountability and Tracking: Staff to consider a dedicated Strategic Plan webpage with dashboard progress tracking; Staff to consider other avenues for ‘telling the strategic plan progress story’ (such as the hot topics landing page, Council report to the newspaper, use PIO and social media); Staff to add purpose statement (‘why this is important’) to the strategic plan priorities; Staff to prepare a final report at conclusion of each strategic plan (or at least a ‘bridge’ to the new plan each cycle); Consultant will help staff ensure the strategic plan staff work plan includes a matrix with action items to deliver on each priority and objective identifying the lead/responsible department and project timeline.
Speakers in-person: Lisa Guravitz and Mark Wilkinson
e. Dinner Break
Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 5:12 pm and reconvened the meeting at 5:48 pm.
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f. Fiscal & Operational Framework for FY 27-29 Preparation The Council discussed long-term fiscal sustainability, economic vitality, capital planning and the sustainability of City assets and organizational capacity and retention (especially as it relates to compensation and benefits), and as they relate to the next strategic planning cycle:
• Fiscal Planning: There is a need for clearer scenario modeling to understand the impacts of potential budget cuts, revenue changes, and costs of deferred maintenance; staff is preparing several key items which will help with fiscal planning such as a Five-Year Financial Plan, a Capital Improvement Plan, and asset management modeling; Finance Committee is reviewing options; it will be important to inform the public of trade-offs.
• Economic Vitality: Future planning will prioritize economic development opportunities, contract reviews, and potential revenue generated from partnerships with the Chamber of Commerce and a potential second housing assessment.
o A number of initiatives are in process or being studied that will inform the next strategic planning cycle, which staff can provide updates on during next cycle (such as homeless assessment and Transient Occupancy Tax, law enforcement negotiations, and cost-sharing with the County); Housing Element and
Regional Housing Needs Assessment numbers; Chamber of
Commerce partnership; new revenue streams (adaptive re-use); rigorous review of every contract; workforce housing.
• Infrastructure: Staff is currently working on developing an asset management plan to identify long-term maintenance costs, including trees, parks, and sidewalks.
• Workforce: Discussion regarding staff turnover, the cost of recruitment, and the impact of hiring freezes. Council discussed organizational structure and staff costs, noting the difficulty of competing with larger cities/special districts given the local cost of living. Discussion centered on recruitment efforts focused locally; contract staff vs. in-house and raising community awareness of tradeoffs; telling the story of what ‘hats’ staff wear to combat perception of overstaffing; personnel costs vs. cost of replacing an employee; upcoming compensation study; cost of hiring freeze vs. service level impacts; cost of operations vs. similar sized cities with cost of living; non-salary benefits to retain staff.
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Speakers in-person: Leanne (no last name provided), Whitt Hollis, and Alan Koch
g. Framing the Transition & FY 27-29 Strategic Plan
Ms. Martin went over action items from the recent discussion.
There was no public comment.
h. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
i. Closing
Ms. Martin provided a recap and wrap up of the presentation.
Mayor Alarcon, City Manager Ramirez, Vice Mayor Alarcon, and Assistant City Manager Kintz provided closing remarks.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 7:04 pm.
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Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Expenditure Report (Warrant Register) for the Period of July 20, 2026, through August 14, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of July 20, 2026, through August 14, 2026, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code 2.08.150(F).
DISCUSSION
As part of each regular City Council agenda, a list of all payments disbursed since the last reporting period is presented to the City Council pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.08.150(F). The Warrant Register (Attachment A) is provided for the City Council and public information and serves as staff verification that the expenditures have been reviewed and are within budgeted appropriations.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Warrant Register summarizes the City fiscal activity since the prior reporting period and confirms that expenditures are within the adopted budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Warrant Register for the period of July 20, 2026, through August 14, 2026.
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 13
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Warrant Register
August 24, 2026
Page #2
Staff contact: Pam Greer, Finance Manager
(805) 880-3406, [email protected] Signature Staff contact: Licette Maldonado, Admin Services Dir. (805) 755-4448, [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager _______________________ (805) 755-4400, [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Warrant Register for the period beginning
July 20, 2026, and ending August 14, 2026
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COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Contracts Executed by the City Manager on behalf of the City for the Period of July 7, 2026, through August 3, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of July 7, 2026, through August 3, 2026.
DISCUSSION
The City Manager is delegated authority by the Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) §2.08.150(B) to execute contracts on behalf of the City of Carpinteria (City) in the amount of $50,000 or less in expenditure, as well as $100,000 or less in grant funding, where the amount of such contract is within a budgeted appropriation and does not require an additional match of City funds. Pursuant to CMC §2.08.150(C), a list of all contracts executed by the City Manager is provided for City Council information and included as Attachment A.
Attachment A lists all contracts entered into on behalf of the City for goods, construction, and services for the Period of July 7, 2026, through August 3, 2026.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
All contracts entered into are within the appropriated budget amounts.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 14
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Report of Contracts Executed by City Manager
August 24, 2026
Staff contact:
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-4403, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager
(805) 755-4450; [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager
Period of July 7, 2026, through August 3, 2026
VENDOR AMOUNT PURPOSE
TKM Engineering $0.00 First Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement No. 2025-041 for City Traffic
Engineer Staff Augmentation Services
COM3 Consulting $48,600.00 Consultant Services Agreement for Temporary Public Works Director/City
Engineer Services
California Consulting, Inc. $50,000.00 Consultant Services Agreement for Grant Writing and Grant Administration
Services
Cannon Corporation $30,000.00 Consultant Services Agreement for Engineering Plan Check & Inspection
Staff Augmentation Services
MOVE Santa Barbara County $1,268.00 Consultant Services Agreement for EBike Ticket Diversion Pilot Program Bob Murray & Associates $22,500.00 Consultant Services Agreement to Conduct an Executive Recruitment for
the Position of Public Works Director on
behalf of the City
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Monthly Report on Compliance with the Statement of Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.
Sample Motion: I move to receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The City Council of Carpinteria serves as the trustee of the City public funds and is authorized to make investment decisions in accordance with the Prudent Investor Standard. The Prudent Investor Standard of the California Government Code Section 53600.3 states:
When investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling or managing public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence and diligence under circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated need of the City that a prudent person in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the City.
The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be applied in the context of managing the overall portfolio.
Trustees are those persons authorized to make investment decisions on behalf of a local agency. Trustees or City Investment Officials, acting in accordance with investment policy and exercising due diligence, shall be relieved of personal responsibility changes or market price changes,
provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely manner, and appropriate action is taken to address adverse developments.
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 15
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Monthly
August 24, 2026
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the City Council with the required monthly (Attachment A).
POLICY CONSISTENCY
Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds, and the City has sufficient liquidity to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Cash Statement: On June 30, 2026, the City held cash and cash investments as shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1
Investments:
Changes in the market value of treasury securities are inversely proportional to changes in interest rates demanded in the open market (i.e., when rates rise, market values fall, when rates fall, market values rise).
changes in market rates is a function of its days to maturity and coupon rate. Securities with longer maturities and/or lower coupon rates are more sensitive to changes in market interest rates. As a security matures, changes in its value become less sensitive to market rate fluctuations.
As of June 30, 2026, the portfolio was 2.67 years, the
average coupon rate was 3.62%, the average yield to maturity was 4.169%, the par value was $11,000,000, and the market value was $10,922,480.16.
The City does not intend, nor does it have any foreseeable need, to sell its securities. , and
securities so held are redeemed at par value, resulting in no net market gain or loss. investments and cash activity for the month.
Cash and Investment Beginning of the Month $ 18,862,180.40 Cash Receipts (5,409,674.29)
Cash Disbursements 4,667,249.92
Cash and Investment End of the Month $ 18,119,756.03
CASH ACTIVITY FOR THE MONTH:
Monthly
August 24, 2026
The City of Carpinteria can meet all expenditure obligations that may reasonably be anticipated for the next six-month period from July 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
LEGAL
This report has been prepared in compliance with California Government Code Sections 53600 and 53646.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: City of Carpinteria Monthly
Prepared by:
Noah Alvara, Accountant
[email protected]; (805) 755-4422 Signature Staff contact:
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
[email protected]; (805) 755-4448 Signature
Reviewed by:
Michael Ramirez, City Manager [email protected]; (805) 755-4450 Signature
ATTACHMENT A
City Monthly Report
Cash and Investment Beginning of the Month $ 18,862,180.40 Cash Receipts (5,409,674.29) Cash Disbursements 4,667,249.92 Cash and Investment End of the Month $ 18,119,756.03 Type of Investment/Coupon/CUSIP # Institution/Issuer Yield to Maturity Maturity Date # Days to Maturity Par Value Market Value (1) Book Value (2) Demand Deposit - General Checking Montecito Bank N/A N/A N/A 577,884.23 577,884.23 577,884.23 Demand Deposit - Premier Public Money Market Montecito Bank N/A 7/1/2026 1 3,537,464.64 3,537,464.64 3,537,464.64 Demand Deposit - Section 125 Checking Montecito Bank N/A N/A N/A 8,016.11 8,016.11 8,016.11 Demand Deposit - Payroll Checking Montecito Bank N/A N/A N/A 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 Local Agency Investment Fund State of California 0.22% 7/1/2026 1 1,613,758.66 1,613,758.66 1,613,758.66 Demand Deposit - Money Market Charles Schwab N/A 7/1/2026 1 1,517,432.58 1,517,432.58 1,517,432.58 Treasury Note, 1.625%, (91282YQ7) U.S. Government 4.00% 10/31/2026 123 250,000.00 248,125.00 227,869.30 Treasury Note, 2%, (91282U24) U.S. Government 4.31% 11/15/2026 138 250,000.00 248,212.88 228,317.27 Treasury Note, 1.25%, (91282CDK4) U.S. Government 1.28% 11/30/2026 153 250,000.00 247,236.33 249,602.02 Treasury Note, 1.5%, (912828Z78) U.S. Government 3.64% 1/31/2027 215 250,000.00 246,396.48 231,040.31 Treasury Note, 2.25%, (912828V98) U.S. Government 4.29% 2/15/2027 230 250,000.00 247,285.15 229,819.14 Treasury Note, 2.5%, (91282CEF4) U.S. Government 3.97% 2/16/2027 231 250,000.00 247,216.78 235,031.06 Treasury Note, 2.75%, (91282CEN7) U.S. Government 3.71% 4/30/2027 304 250,000.00 247,304.68 241,094.62 Treasury Note, 3.25%, (91282CEW7) U.S. Government 3.70% 6/30/2027 365 250,000.00 247,910.15 245,668.13 Treasury Note, 3.125%, (91282CFH9) U.S. Government 4.19% 8/31/2027 427 250,000.00 247,138.65 238,232.21 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CFU0) U.S. Government 4.03% 10/31/2027 488 250,000.00 249,873.03 250,962.10 Treasury Note, 2.25%, (9128283F5) U.S. Government 4.02% 11/15/2027 503 250,000.00 243,681.63 232,267.50 Treasury Note, 3.875%, (91282CGC9) U.S. Government 4.01% 12/31/2027 549 250,000.00 248,955.08 248,750.00 Treasury Note, 4%, (91282CGPO) U.S. Government 4.00% 2/29/2028 609 250,000.00 249,345.70 249,990.24 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CGT2) U.S. Government 4.16% 2/29/2028 609 250,000.00 247,705.08 244,990.00 Treasury Note, 4%, (91282CHK0) U.S. Government 4.14% 3/31/2028 640 250,000.00 249,228.50 248,593.75 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CHQ7) U.S. Government 4.13% 7/31/2028 762 250,000.00 249,814.45 249,920.00 Treasury Note, 4.375%, (91282CHX2) U.S. Government 4.23% 8/31/2028 793 250,000.00 251,054.68 251,445.00 Treasury Note, 4.625%, (91282CJA0) U.S. Government 4.52% 9/30/2028 823 250,000.00 252,402.33 251,015.00 Treasury Note, 4.875%, (91282CJF9) U.S. Government 4.52% 10/31/2028 854 250,000.00 253,857.40 253,583.99 Treasury Note, 4.375%, (91282CJN2) U.S. Government 4.21% 11/30/2028 884 250,000.00 251,142.58 251,775.00 Treasury Note, 3.75%, (91282CJR3) U.S. Government 4.50% 12/31/2028 915 250,000.00 247,519.53 242,177.50 Treasury Note, 4.25%, (91282CKD2) U.S. Government 4.48% 2/28/2029 974 250,000.00 250,517.58 247,505.21 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CKG5) U.S. Government 4.37% 3/31/2029 1005 250,000.00 249,726.55 247,724.61 Treasury Note, 4.5%, (91282CKT7) U.S. Government 4.37% 5/31/2029 1066 250,000.00 252,275.38 251,259.77 CITY OF CARPINTERIA TREASURER'S REPORT For the Month Ended June 2026 1
CITY OF CARPINTERIA TREASURER'S REPORT For the Month Ended June 2026 Treasury Note, 4.25%, (91282CKX8) U.S. Government 4.38% 6/30/2029 1096 250,000.00 250,585.93 248,750.00 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CLK5) U.S. Government 3.56% 8/31/2029 1158 250,000.00 246,025.38 250,556.41 Treasury Note, 3.5%, (91282CLN9) U.S. Government 3.56% 9/30/2029 1188 250,000.00 244,951.15 249,433.47 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CLR0) U.S. Government 4.34% 10/31/2029 1219 250,000.00 249,599.60 247,675.78 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CMA6) U.S. Government 4.37% 11/30/2029 1249 250,000.00 249,628.90 247,333.99 Treasury Note, 4.375%, (91282CMD0) U.S. Government 4.34% 12/31/2029 1280 250,000.00 251,640.63 250,341.80 Treasury Note, 3.5%, (91282CGJ4) U.S. Government 3.78% 1/31/2030 1311 250,000.00 244,384.75 247,451.17 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CGS4) U.S. Government 3.79% 3/31/2030 1370 250,000.00 245,175.78 248,417.97 Treasury Note, 3.7%, (91282CHF1) U.S. Government 3.75% 5/31/2030 1431 250,000.00 246,064.45 251,025.39 Treasury Note, 3.75%, (91282CHJ3) U.S. Government 3.75% 6/30/2030 1461 250,000.00 245,986.33 250,996.09 Treasury Note, 3.875%, (91282CNN7) U.S. Government 3.88% 7/31/2030 1492 250,000.00 247,050.78 252,226.56 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CNX5) U.S. Government 3.70% 8/31/2030 1523 250,000.00 244,599.60 249,218.75 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CPA3) U.S. Government 3.70% 9/30/2030 1553 250,000.00 244,521.48 249,140.63 Treasury Note, 3.625%, (91282CPD7) U.S. Government 3.71% 10/31/2030 1584 250,000.00 244,394.53 249,060.63 Treasury Note, 3.75%, (91282CJQ5) U.S. Government 3.72% 12/31/2030 1645 250,000.00 245,390.63 250,322.27 Treasury Note, 3.75%, (91282CPW5) U.S. Government 3.84% 1/31/2031 1676 250,000.00 245,322.25 248,955.08 Treasury Note, 4.25%, (91282CKC4) U.S. Government 3.93% 2/28/2031 1704 250,000.00 250,488.28 253,564.46 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CKF7) U.S. Government 3.92% 3/31/2031 1735 250,000.00 249,121.08 252,265.63 Treasury Note, 4.625%, (91282CKN0) U.S. Government 4.16% 4/30/2031 1765 250,000.00 254,472.65 255,105.00 Treasury Note, 4.125%, (91282CQU8) U.S. Government 4.15% 5/31/2031 1796 250,000.00 249,150.38 249,725.00 18,192,036.38 18,269,556.22 18,119,756.03 As May 31, 2026 the weighted average days to maturity of the City's investment portfolio is 2.67 years. (1) The market value of U.S. Goverment Securities was provided by the custodial agent, Charles Schwab. For the Local Agency Investment Fund the market value represents the contract value. For all other investments, the market value is equal to book value. (2) Book value of demand deposits equals the bank balance minus outstanding checks plus deposits-in-transit. Yield to Maturity (YTM): The percentage rate of return for the note assuming that the City holds the asset until its maturity date. It is the sum of all its remaining coupon payments. Par Value: Equals face value of security (value of the security when it reaches maturity). Market Value: The last price for which a security was bought or sold. In this case, the value as of the last day of the month of this report. Book Value: The amount at which the security is carried in the City's accounting records (adjusted at year-end for GASB 40 reporting purposes). The City is in compliance with the adopted Statement of Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds. Based upon currently budgeted revenues and expenditures, the City currently has sufficient liquid financial resources to meet anticipated expenditures during the period 7/01/26 through 1/01/27. 2
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Authorize the purchase of 30 standardized trash receptacles from Forms+Surfaces in an amount not to exceed $85,749.21.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the purchase of 30 trash receptacles in an amount not to exceed $85,749.21.
Sample Motion: I move to authorize the purchase of 30 trash receptacles in an amount not-to-exceed $85,749.21. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
BACKGROUND
In early 2022, the City of Carpinteria (City) initiated an effort to standardize trash receptacles to replace aging and/or damaged units and improve collection efficiency for On April 28, 2022, the Architectural Review Board
unanimously supported a standardized trash receptacle to be used in City-owned parks, properties, and streets. The chosen standard is a 36-gallon corrosion-resistant stainlesssteel receptacle manufactured by Forms+Surfaces. The receptacles are powder-coated in animals, and include side- requirements.
Each receptacle is designed to accommodate both trash and recyclables in a single liner, with two designated openings for bottles and cans and a larger opening for trash.
Collected materials are transported to the Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station, where recyclable materials are separated from trash for processing. The receptacles are durable, repairable, and designed for long-term use with readily available replacement parts.
Beginning in 2022, the City has been gradually implementing a standardized trash receptacle model with the long-term goal of replacing all public receptacles to ensure consistency and improve aesthetics and functionality citywide. However, due to the high per-unit cost and limited available funding, the Public Works Department has faced constraints in completing the full replacement.
To address the funding shortfall for the trash receptacles and other Solid Waste Program work, the City proposed a 5 percent increase to existing AB939 solid waste franchise Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 16
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Purchase of Trash Receptacles
August 24, 2026
fees1. Following the absence of any written or oral protests, the City Council approved the proposed increase on March 24, 20252, securing funding to support solid waste program operations, including completion of the trash receptacle replacement program.
On October 27, 20253, the City Council authorized the purchase of 35 standardized receptacles in an amount not to exceed $84,865.24. Those receptacles were installed primarily in the Downtown T to replace aging and damaged units, with two receptacles scheduled for installation as part of the Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project in the coming months. Since the previous purchase, the unit cost of the receptacles has increased by approximately 20 percent due to higher material and manufacturing costs.
Staff estimates that the City maintains approximately 220 public trash receptacles located throughout parks and the public right-of-way. Since 2022, a total of 63 standardized replacement receptacles have been installed. Approval of this purchase will provide an additional 30 receptacles, with two designated for the permanent Monte Vista Dog Park (if approved) and the remaining receptacles distributed between parks and the public rightof-way, consistent with the City's replacement strategy.
Following this purchase, approximately 127 older receptacles will remain and will be replaced as funding becomes available. To help advance the City's recycling and receptacle replacement efforts, staff has applied for funding through the Beverage Container Recycling Grant administered by CalRecycle. If awarded, the grant would provide additional funding for eligible recycling-related improvements and could help accelerate the replacement schedule, reduce the financial burden on the City, and offset a portion of increasing material costs.
The purpose of this agenda matter is for the City Council to authorize the purchase of 30 standardized receptacles in an amount not to exceed $85,749.21.
DISCUSSION
As part of the adopted FY 2026/27 budget, the Public Works Department allocated $30,000 for the Park Trash Can Replacement Program and $50,000 for the Right-of-Way Trash Can Replacement Program. An additional $5,749.21 has been allocated for two receptacles at the permanent Monte Vista Dog Park if the project is approved. Together, these funds will support the purchase of 30 standardized trash receptacles and continue the City's phased replacement of aging public receptacles. If the permanent Monte Vista Dog Park project is approved, two of the receptacles will be installed at the Dog Park, with the remaining receptacles distributed among parks and the public right-of-way based on replacement priorities.
1 These fees are authorized under the California Integrated Waste Management Act (Assembly Bill 939) and are commonly referred to as AB939 fees.
2 https://carpinteria.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1604 3 https://carpinteria.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1736
Purchase of Trash Receptacles
August 24, 2026
Public Works staff utilized OMNIA Partners, a cooperative purchasing organization for public sector procurement, to obtain a quote from Forms+Surfaces for the purchase of 30 standardized receptacles. Forms+Surfaces also operates a design studio in Carpinteria, highlighting a local connection. As shown in Attachment A, the total cost is $85,749.21.
Additionally, an image of the receptacle model is included in Attachment B, and the Product Data Sheet is included in Attachment C.
Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of 30 standardized trash receptacles from Forms+Surfaces in an amount not to exceed $85,749.21.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
The City Council adopted the Procurement Policy4 under the authority of Chapter 3.30 of Title 3 of the Carpinteria Municipal Code. The policy states that the purchase of goods, equipment, and services with an estimated value over $50,000 shall follow formal bid procedures.
As stated in Section H.5 (Cooperative Purchasing) of the Procurement Policy, the Purchasing Officer may participate in a collective bidding process established by other governmental agencies. Forms+Surfaces is an awarded vendor on two national Cooperative Purchasing contracts through OMNIA Partners. OMNIA Partners is a cooperative purchasing organization for public sector procurement that streamlines the required purchasing process. All cooperative purchasing contracts from OMNIA Partners have been competitively solicited and publicly awarded by a government entity acting as the lead agency.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No additional funding is requested. There is sufficient budget in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Budget for this purchase. Of the total $85,749.21 purchase, $30,000 is funded through the Park Trash Can Replacement Program, $50,000 through the Right-of-Way Trash Can Replacement Program, and $5,749.21 through the permanent Monte Vista Dog Park project budget for two receptacles designated for the Dog Park.
If the permanent Monte Vista Dog Park project is not approved, the City would still purchase all 30 receptacles. The two receptacles designated for the Dog Park would instead be deployed at other City locations based on replacement needs and priorities, and the associated $5,749.21 would be funded through the Park Trash Can Replacement Program and/or Right-of-Way Trash Can Replacement Program. 4 City Council Resolution No. 6341
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CEQA REVIEW
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 minor alterations to existing public areas with no expansion of use.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
By purchasing the trash receptacles through OMNIA Partners, the City will be satisfying the competitive bid requirements. All OMNIA Partners contracts have been competitively solicited by a lead public agency via a thorough Request for Proposal. The lead agency prepares a competitive solicitation while incorporating language that makes the agreement nationally accessible to agencies in states that allow intergovernmental contract usage. The lead agency issues the solicitation and notifications. The lead agency then evaluates the received responses, negotiates, and awards the master agreement. All documentation is posted on the OMNIA Partners website and made available to the public.
The standardized trash receptacles minimize risk by ensuring uniformity in design, durability, and maintenance, reducing long-term replacement and labor costs and improving collection efficiency and safety.
OPTIONS
The City Council could choose to:
1. Authorize the purchase of 30 trash receptacles in an amount not to exceed $85,749.21. (staff recommendation).
2. Not authorize the purchase of trash receptacles and direct staff as determined appropriate.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Forms + Surfaces Quote
Attachment B: Image of Forms + Surfaces Receptacle
Attachment C: Product Data Sheet
Staff contact: DeLayni Millar, Environmental Program
Manager
(805) 755-4431, [email protected]
Signature
Purchase of Trash Receptacles
August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: Jeanette Gant, Director, Parks &
Recreation & Community Services
(805) 755-4449, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager (805) 755-4400, [email protected] Signature Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Forms + Surfaces Quote
ATTACHMENT B
Image of Forms + Surfaces Receptacle
ATTACHMENT C
Product Data Sheet
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara to participate in the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program, providing expanded household hazardous waste collection services to Carpinteria residents and qualifying businesses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of Santa Barbara to participate in the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program, providing household hazardous waste collection services to Carpinteria residents and qualifying businesses.
Sample Motion: I move to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of Santa Barbara to participate in the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program, providing household hazardous waste collection services to Carpinteria residents and qualifying businesses. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
BACKGROUND
The Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center (CHWCC) is a permanent hazardous waste collection facility operated by the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department in partnership with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).
Located at UCSB Building 565, the Center has operated since 1993 and provides residents and qualifying businesses with a safe and convenient location to dispose of a broad range of hazardous materials for recycling and proper disposal. The CHWCC currently serves the Cities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Solvang, and the unincorporated communities of the Goleta Valley, Montecito, Summerland, and Carpinteria Valley. Use of the CHWCC is free for residents. Businesses that qualify as Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQGs), generating less than 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month, are charged a small fee for use of the facility.
The CHWCC operates as follows:
Residents: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Qualifying Businesses (CESQGs): Fridays by appointment.
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 17
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program
August 24, 2026
The City of Carpinteria (City) currently provides residents with two primary household hazardous waste (HHW) collection programs at City Hall. The Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, and Paint (ABOP) Program is offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from January through October, and on the second Saturday only during November and December. The City also hosts an annual Household Goods and Hazardous Waste Collection Day, typically held in April, which provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of a broader range of hazardous materials that are not accepted at the regularly occurring ABOP events. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, the City's two HHW programs recorded a combined 1,352 visits, demonstrating continued community demand for convenient hazardous waste disposal services.
Historically, budget constraints limited the City's ability to expand household hazardous waste services. To support the expansion of the City's Solid Waste Program, the City proposed a 5 percent increase to the existing AB 939 solid waste franchise fees1. Following the absence of any written or oral protests, the City Council approved the proposed increase on March 24, 20252, securing funding to support Solid Waste Program operations, including adding additional free hazardous waste disposal opportunities.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara (County), provided as Attachment A, would allow Carpinteria residents and qualifying businesses to participate in the County's Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program at CHWCC at UCSB.
The Agreement would contractually provide for 1) established access to the CHWCC for Carpinteria residents and qualifying businesses, 2) County responsibility for the acceptance, handling, transportation, recycling, and disposal of eligible hazardous materials, and 3) predictable cost allocation and billing based on the County's established program methodology.
Under the Agreement, Carpinteria residents would have free access to the CHWCC during all regular residential operating hours on Saturdays and Sundays. Participants would deliver eligible materials directly to the CHWCC. Qualifying businesses may use the CHWCC on Fridays by appointment, subject to the fees identified in Attachment B.
Participation in the CHWCC would provide Carpinteria residents with more frequent, free disposal opportunities and the ability to dispose of a broader range of hazardous materials than are currently accepted through the City's ABOP Program. Additional materials accepted at the CHWCC include, but are not limited to, aerosols, cleaners, and corrosives, as well as increased limits on total liquid volume. A program flyer is included as Attachment C. Additional information and a complete list of accepted materials are available on the County's website, lessismore.org3. The City's existing programs would continue, providing convenient local drop-off at City Hall. 1 These fees are authorized under the California Integrated Waste Management Act (Assembly Bill 939) and are commonly referred to as AB939 fees.
2 https://carpinteria.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1604 3 https://lessismore.org/locations/83-community-hazardous-waste-collection-center/
Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program
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The County would be responsible for accepting, packaging, transporting, recycling, and properly disposing of the materials in accordance with the County's hazardous waste program requirements. This arrangement would allow the City to expand the types and frequency of hazardous waste disposal opportunities available to residents without requiring the City to manage the additional collection, transportation, and disposal activities.
The City's estimated annual cost is $65,000, as identified in Exhibit A of the Agreement.
Under Exhibit B of the agreement, fixed costs, including facility rental, staffing, and promotion, are allocated among participating jurisdictions based on population, while variable costs, primarily disposal costs charged by the contracted hazardous waste hauler, are based on program participation.
fixed costs and 5.4 percent of variable costs, based on FY 2025/26 participation.
The City's actual annual cost will be based on the County's actual costs incurred during the previous fiscal year. The County will allocate those costs in accordance with the methodology established in Exhibit B of the Agreement. Payment will be made on a biannual basis, with each payment equal to one-half of the City's total annual cost and payable by January 15 and July 15 of each year. Based on the proposed commencement of services, the City's first invoice is anticipated in 2028.
The City's actual cost will be based on the County's costs incurred during the applicable fiscal year. The County bills participating jurisdictions after the fiscal year has ended to allow time to finalize program costs and participation data. Invoices will be issued twice annually based on actual program costs. Assuming an October 1, 2026, start date, the City's first invoice is anticipated in 2028.
The Agreement would remain in effect until terminated by either party. Either party may terminate or amend the Agreement with 12 months' advance notice, except as otherwise provided in the Agreement. The Agreement currently provides for services to commence July 1, 2026. Following City Council approval, the Agreement will be brought before the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for consideration and approval. The Agreement will become effective upon execution by both parties.
Staff recommends approval of the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement to expand the types and frequency of hazardous waste disposal opportunities for Carpinteria residents and qualifying businesses to supplement the City's existing household hazardous waste programs.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
The City Council adopted the Procurement Policy4 under the authority of Chapter 3.30 of Title 3 of the Carpinteria Municipal Code. The policy states that the purchase of goods, 4 City Council Resolution No. 6341
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equipment, and services with an estimated value over $50,000 shall follow formal bid procedures.
As stated in Section J.8 (Exemptions from Bidding) of the Procurement Policy, contracts with other governmental entities are exempted from obtaining competitive bids. The proposed Agreement is between the City of Carpinteria and the County of Santa Barbara, and, as such, is exempt from the City's competitive bidding requirements.
This agreement is consistent with City Council Primary Goal #3 Enhance Quality of Life for Residents.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No additional funding is requested at this time. The City's estimated annual cost of $65,000 will be funded through AB 939 solid waste franchise fee revenues. Because the first invoice is not anticipated until 2028, funding for participation will be incorporated into the FY 2027/28 2028/29 two-year budget and future budgets, subject to City Council appropriation.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the agenda materials for this item and will be available at the meeting to answer questions.
OPTIONS
The City Council could choose to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the County of Santa Barbara to participate in the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program, providing household hazardous waste collection services to Carpinteria residents and qualifying businesses.
2. Not Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the County of Santa Barbara to participate in the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program, providing household hazardous waste collection services to Carpinteria residents and qualifying businesses.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement Attachment B: CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Program Brochure
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Attachment C: Residential Hazardous Waste Collection Program Flyer Staff contact: DeLayni Millar, Environmental Program
Manager
(805) 755-4431, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by:
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreations, & Community
Services Director
(805) 755-4449, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager (805) 755-4400, [email protected] Signature Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement
Agreement No. ___________
City of Carpinteria, California
Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement
Between
The City of Carpinteria and
The County of Santa Barbara
City of Carpinteria Contract No. _ Fall 2026
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Recitals ................................................................................................................................. 3 Section 1. Binding Agreement ............................................................................................. 5 Section 2. Term ............................................................................................................... 5 Section 3. Definitions........................................................................................................... 5 Section 4. Compliance with Laws and Regulations............................................................. 6 Section 5. Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Availability ....................... 6 Section 6. Equipment and Materials .................................................................................... 8 Section 7. Privacy and Records............................................................................................ 8 Section 8. Ownership of Household Hazardous Waste ......................................... 8 Section 9. Marketing of Recyclable Household Hazardous Wastes ................................... 8 Section 10. Billing and Payment. ......................................................................................... 9 Section 11. County 's Books and Records; Audits ...................................................... 9 Section 12. Reporting Requirements ................................................................................. 10 Section 13. Activities and Reports; Adverse Information ................................................. 10 Section 14. Indemnification ............................................................................................... 11 Section 15. General Provisions.......................................................................................... 13 Exhibit A – Scope of Services ........................................................................................... 18 Exhibit B – Calculation of Costs ....................................................................................... 19
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 3 Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement Between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Carpinteria This Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement (“Agreement”) between the County of Santa Barbara, a political subdivision of the State of California (“County”), and the City of Carpinteria, a California municipal corporation ("City"), is made and entered into on this X day of X, 2026. Individually, City and County may be referred to as a “Party” and together, as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Article XI, § 7 of the California Constitution authorizes cities and counties to make and enforce all local, police, sanitary, and other regulations to protect public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California, by enactment of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 ("AB 939" or the "Act"), established a solid waste management process which requires cities and other local jurisdictions to implement plans for safe handling of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW); and
WHEREAS, Article XI, § 7 of the California Constitution and California Public Resources Code§ 40059 provide that aspects of solid waste handling of local concern include, but are not limited to, frequency of collection, means of collection and transportation, level of services, charges and fees, and nature, location and extent of providing solid waste services, and whether the services are to be provided by means of nonexclusive, partially exclusive or wholly exclusive franchise, contract, license or otherwise which may be granted by local government under terms and conditions prescribed by the governing body of the local agency; and
WHEREAS, the Parties are obligated to protect the public health and safety of the residents of their jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, City and the County are mindful of the provisions of the laws governing the safe collection, transport, recycling and disposal of HHW, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq., the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq. and laws governing the safe diversion and disposal of universal wastes; and
WHEREAS, City and the County desire to leave no doubts as to their respective roles and to make it clear that by entering into this Agreement, City is not thereby becoming a "generator" or an "arranger" as those terms are used in the context of CERCLA § 107(a)(3) and that it is the County, an
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 4 independent entity, not City, which will arrange to accept HHW from residents and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQGs) of the County of Santa Barbara, including residents and CESQGs of the City of Carpinteria, transport for recycling and disposal, and dispose of HHW; and
WHEREAS, the County represents, and warrants to City that the County has the experience and qualifications to conduct and manage conventional HHW collection programs, to provide City with information sufficient to meet the City's HHW collection reporting requirements under applicable laws, to arrange for the acceptance, safe transport, and disposal of conventional HHW in a safe manner and that the County of Santa Barbara has the ability to indemnify City in accordance with this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carpinteria determines and finds pursuant to California Public Resources Code § 40059(a)(l) that the public interest, health, safety, and well- being, including the minimization of adverse impacts on air quality and traffic from excessive numbers of collection vehicles, the implementation of measures consistent with the Countywide Hazardous Waste Element, and in an effort to reduce the City's potential CERCLA liability, would be served if the City were to enter into an agreement with the County for operation of a Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program to accept HHW from Carpinteria residents and CESQGs.
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 5 NOW, THEREFORE, the City and the County agree as follows:
Section 1. Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement A. Binding Agreement. In consideration of the execution of and the mutual promises contained in this Agreement between the City and the County, the Parties enter into this Agreement.
B. Sale or Gift of Recyclable HHW Materials. This Agreement shall not prohibit any person from selling recyclable HHW materials or giving recyclable HHW materials away to authorized persons or entities other than the County of Santa Barbara, as long as such HHW materials are properly labeled, are in appropriate containers and are delivered to facilities which may lawfully receive them.
Section 2. Term
County shall provide Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program services to residents and CESQGs of the City under this Agreement commencing on July 1, 2026, and shall continue until the Agreement is canceled by either party. If either the County or the City wish to cancel or amend said Agreement, a 12 (twelve) month advance notice in accordance with Section 15.F, below, shall be presented to the other entity, except as provided in this Agreement or as otherwise agreed to by the Parties.
Section 3. Definitions
Whenever any term used in this Agreement has been defined by Division 30, Part 1, Chapter 2 of the California Public Resources Code, the definitions in the Public Resources Code shall apply unless the term is otherwise defined in this Agreement.
A. "Act" or "AB 939" means the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, codified in part at Public Resources Code §§ 40000 et seq., as it may be amended and as implemented by the regulations of the California Integrated Waste Management Board, or its successor agency.
B. "City" means the City of Carpinteria, California.
C. “Commercial Premises” means any premises used for the purpose of carrying on or exercising any trade, business, profession, vocation, commercial, or charitable activity, including but not limited to hotels, motels, nursing homes, convalescent centers, barracks, dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses, and food or restaurant establishments.
D. “Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator” or “CESQG” means a commercial business that generates no more than 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month and as further defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 25218.l(a).
E. "Hazardous Waste"means any waste materials or mixture of wastes defined as a "hazardous substance" or "hazardous waste" pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (''RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq., the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 6 Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq., the Carpenter-PresleyTanner Hazardous Substance Account Act ("HSAA"), codified at California Health & Safety Code §§ 78000 et seq.; and all future amendments to any of them, or as defined by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), or the Department of Toxic Substances Control, or a successor agency.
F. "Household Hazardous Wastes" ("HHW") means all types of Hazardous Wastes generated or accumulated by residents of Residential Premises and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, in the City of Carpinteria, but not medical waste, biohazardous wastes, explosives, pyrotechnics, and radioactive materials, which are not considered HHW and are not accepted at HHW collection facilities and events.
G. "Multi-Family Units" means dwelling units such as apartments, condominiums, and town homes. HHW accumulated or generated by residents of Multi-Family Units, as well as by residents of single-family homes, is covered by this Agreement. The term "Multi-Family Units" does not include hotels, motels, nursing homes, convalescent centers, barracks, dormitories, fraternity or sorority houses, or other similar places, which are regarded as Commercial Premises.
H. “Residential Premises” means dwelling units or property of residents within a jurisdiction.
HHW accumulated or generated by residents are covered by this term. This does not include hotels, motels, nursing homes, convalescent centers, barracks, dormitories, fraternity or sorority houses, or other similar places which are regarded as Commercial Premises. "Residential Premises" includes Multi-Family Units.
I. "The County of Santa Barbara" or “County” means the County of Santa Barbara, a political subdivision of the State of California, a party to this Agreement.
Section 4. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The County warrants that it shall comply with all applicable laws, including implementing regulations, as they may be amended, specifically including, but not limited to RCRA, CERCLA, the Act, the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (SB 20), laws governing universal waste, regulations and orders of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and all other applicable laws of the United States, and the State of California, and all other agencies with jurisdiction.
Section 5. Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Availability
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 7 A. Residential and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator HHW Collection. The County of Santa Barbara shall provide for the acceptance of such HHW generated or accumulated at residential premises within the City at least once per week, excluding holiday weeks, for a period of six hours, or at another frequency that must be mutually agreed to in writing by the City and County through their designees. Additionally, County shall provide for acceptance of wastes from CESQGs.
B. Services; Exceptions.
1. The County shall accept, package, and remove all acceptable HHW delivered by a Carpinteria resident or CESQG in accordance with this section. For residential participants, the County and City shall require proof of residency, the type of which shall be mutually acceptable to County and City through their designees. For business participants, the County shall accept, package, and remove all acceptable HHW delivered only by CESQGs that have registered in advance with the County according to a process mutually agreed to by the County and City through their designees. Waste must be delivered by the participants to the County HHW collection center, located at University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) Building 565, Henry T. Yang Drive, Goleta, CA 93117, during hours agreed to by the City and County for acceptance of HHW. The address of all participants shall be recorded in a database maintained by the County.
2. Under no circumstances shall the County be required to accept the following:
a) HHW in loose form, not in acontainer;
b) HHW in metal containers and containers with sharp, rough, or jagged edges;
c) Explosives or pyrotechnics;
d) Hot ashes;
e) Commercial Hazardous Waste, except from a CESQG;
f) Any other material or matter which is not HHW as defined in this Agreement.
3. Under no circumstances shall the County be required to: (1) pick up and collect Hazardous Waste, or (2) accept any material or matter which is not HHW as defined in this Agreement.
C. HHW Recycling. The County shall process Recyclable HHW accepted from Carpinteria residents or CESQGs through a suitable HHW facility in order to maximize the diversion of HHW from disposal.
D. Consumer and Public Education Programs. The County will implement public outreach
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 8 and education for the household hazardous waste collection program for Carpinteria residents and CESQGs.
Section 6. Equipment and Materials
General. The County warrants that it shall provide adequate numbers of containers, vehicles, and equipment for the acceptance, packaging, transportation, recycling, and disposal services for which it is responsible under this Agreement.
Section 7. Privacy and Records
A. General. The County shall observe and protect the rights of privacy of those Carpinteria residents and CESQGs who utilize the HHW collection program. Information identifying individual Carpinteria residents or CESQGs utilizing the HHW collection program, or the composition or contents of a particular resident's or CESQG’s Household Hazardous Waste, shall not be revealed to any person, governmental unit, private agency or company, unless upon the authority of a court of law, by statute, or upon valid authorization of the resident or CESQG. This provision shall not be construed to preclude the County from preparing, participating in, or assisting in the preparation of waste reports to the City or the State, for information needed by City, or City's auditors, relative to payments to be made by City to County for the HHW collection program, characterization studies or waste stream analyses, or preparing and distributing public awareness materials to Carpinteria residents and CESQGs.
B. Mailing Lists. The County shall not market or distribute mailing lists with the names and addresses of Carpinteria residents or HHW collection program participants.
C. Privacy Rights Cumulative. The rights accorded City residents and CESQGs pursuant to this Section shall be in addition to any other privacy rights accorded residents and CESQGs pursuant to federal or state law.
D. Hazardous and Universal Waste Diversion Records. The County shall maintain records showing the types and quantities, if any, of hazardous and universal wastes collected by the HHW collection program and which was accepted from residents and CESQGs within the City, but diverted from municipal solid waste landfilling, and the handling facilities' addresses.
Section 8. Ownership of Household Hazardous Waste
Ownership and the right to possession of HHW delivered by a Carpinteria resident or CESQG to the County shall transfer directly from the resident or CESQG to the County by operation of law and not by virtue of this Agreement. At no time does the City obtain any right of ownership or possession of HHW and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as giving rise to any inference that City has any such rights.
Section 9. Marketing and Diversion of Recyclable Household Hazardous Wastes The County agrees to market all recyclable HHW accepted from Carpinteria residents or CESQGs at
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 9 its reasonable fair market value, if a fair market value has been established in the marketplace at the time of marketing. The County agrees to divert all HHW accepted from Carpinteria residents or CESQGs from disposal in municipal solid waste landfills, and to obtain maximum diversion credit, and to allocate to the City the proportionate share based on HHW delivered to the collection program by Carpinteria residents or CESQGs of the City.
Section 10. Billing and Payment
A. Billing and Payment.
Given the variable nature of disposal costs for the HHW and CESQG programs, costs to the City will be based upon actual costs incurred in the previous fiscal year for the scope of services defined in Exhibit A. HHW costs will be allocated according to Exhibit B, including the distribution of fixed costs by population of the region serviced and variable costs by percentage of participation as determined by the participant surveys and proof of residency documentation.
The County and City will require proof of residency for all household participants, the type of which shall be mutually acceptable to County and City through their designees.
Proposed changes to costs or billing to the City must be approved by the City through its designee in the fiscal year prior to when the costs are incurred. If requested by the County and its subcontractors, annual costs may be adjusted for inflation, as indicated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Los Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim in accordance with Exhibit B.
Payment of invoices will occur on a biannual basis and be one half of the total annual cost.
Invoices will be payable to the County of Santa Barbara by January 15 and July 15 of each year. Payment should be remitted to:
Santa Barbara County Public Works Department
Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division
Accounting Section
130 E. Victoria Street, Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Section 11. The County of Santa Barbara's Books and Records; Audits A. The County of Santa Barbara shall maintain all records relating to the services provided hereunder, including, but not limited to, all costs included in the operation and record keeping for the collection center used by a Carpinteria resident or CESQG for the period during which services are to be provided pursuant to this Agreement and an additional period of not less than three (3) years, or any longer period required by law. The County shall devise a method acceptable to the City to prevent program misuse, such as drop-off by individuals on behalf of businesses and customers misrepresenting their place of residency. The City shall have the right, upon five (5) business days advance notice, to inspect, copy and audit all records relating to this Agreement, including, but not limited to, collection program user lists, billing records, proof of residency, small quantity generator registration, and customer complaints. Such records shall be
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 10 made available to City at the County of Santa Barbara's regular offices, or other place agreed to by City and the County, within the County of Santa Barbara.
B. Should any examination or audit of the County of Santa Barbara records reveal an overbilling of any fee required to be paid by City under this Agreement, the amount of such overbilling, plus interest at the maximum rate permitted under California law, shall become due and payable to City not later than thirty (30) days after written notice of such overpayment is provided to the County by City. Should an over-billing of more than five percent (5%) be discovered, the County shall bear the entire cost of the examination or audit.
Section 12. Reporting Requirements; Changes in Laws
A. County of Santa Barbara-City Cooperation. The County shall cooperate with City in HHW disposal studies. During the period during which HHW collection services are to be provided pursuant to this Agreement, the County, at no additional expense to City, shall submit to City all relevant information and reports required to meet all reporting obligations imposed by law. The County agrees to submit such reports and information by email or on computer discs, in a format mutually acceptable to City and County through their designees at no additional charge, if requested by City.
B. Change in SB 20, RCRA, CERCLA and Related Laws. This Agreement is part of City's efforts to comply with the provisions of the laws governing HHW as they may be amended and as implemented by the regulations of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the Department of Toxic Substances Control, or their successor agencies, as they may be amended, and the Countywide Hazardous Waste Element, as it may be amended. In the event that state or federal laws or regulations enacted or amended after this Agreement has been executed to prevent or preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement, or significantly increase or decrease the County's costs, such provisions of this Agreement shall be modified or suspended as may be necessary to comply with such state or federal laws or regulations. In the case of an amendment to the laws which has the effect of eliminating or reducing the need for a service provided for in this Agreement and City informs the County that City desires to discontinue or reduce the service, City and the County may negotiate a reduction in rates.
C. Changes in Other Laws. In the case of changes in the laws which increase or decrease the cost of the County's service, the County or City may seek a rate increase or decrease to offset the increase or decrease in costs directly attributable to the amended or newly enacted provision of law or regulations, specifying, in writing, the law to which the additional costs or savings are attributed, and how the law would result in increased or decreased costs. Any such change in cost must be mutually agreed to by the County and City.
Section 13. Activities and Reports
A. Annual Report. By November 30, beginning in 2026 and each year thereafter that HHW collection services are provided pursuant to this Agreement, the County of Santa Barbara shall submit to City a written year-end Annual Report. The Annual Report shall include information and statistics with respect to Carpinteria residents’ and CESQGs' participation in the County's HHW collection program for the year ending on the preceding June 30.
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 11 B. Reporting Additional Matters. The County shall provide City with a copy of correspondence, reports, pleadings, applications, notifications, and Notices of Violation, relating specifically to the County's performance of services pursuant to this Agreement, submitted by the County to, or received by the County from, the United States or California Environmental Protection Agency, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), the California Department of Toxic Substances Control or their successor agencies, or any other federal, state, or county agency, including any federal or state court. The County of Santa Barbara's routine correspondence to said agencies need not be routinely submitted to City but shall be made available to City upon written request.
C. Submission of Reports. Reports shall be submitted electronically to:
[email protected] and [email protected] D. Failure to Report. The refusal or failure of the County to file any required reports, or to provide required information to City, or the inclusion of any materially false or misleading statement or representation by the County in such report shall be deemed a material breach of the Agreement and shall subject the County to all remedies which are available to the City.
E. Costs. All reports and records required under this Agreement shall be furnished at the sole expense of the County.
F. City's Right to Request Information. The City believes and the County of Santa Barbara agrees that cooperation between City and the County is critical to the success of this program. City reserves the right to request, and the County agrees to provide, additional information reasonably and directly pertaining to this Agreement on an "as-needed" basis.
G. CERCLA Defense Records. City views the ability to defend against CERCLA and related litigation as a matter of great importance. For this reason, the City regards the ability to prove where its residents’ or CESQGs' HHW was taken, as well as where it was not taken, to be matters of concern.
The County shall maintain data retention and preservation systems, which can establish the HHW transfer, storage, and disposal facilities, where HHW collected pursuant to this Agreement was delivered, and to notify City's Risk Manager and City Attorney before destroying such records during the term of this Agreement. This provision shall survive the expiration of the period during which collection services are to be provided under this Agreement, but is limited by the required retention of records in Section 11.
Section 14. Indemnification
A. Mutual Indemnification
In lieu of and notwithstanding the pro rata risk allocation which might otherwise be imposed between the parties pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.6, the parties hereto agree that all losses or liabilities incurred by a party hereto shall not be shared pro rata, but instead all parties hereto agree that, pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.4, each of the parties hereto shall fully indemnify and hold each of the other parties hereto, and their officers, board members,
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 12 employees and agents, harmless from any claim, expense or cost, damage or liability imposed for injury (as defined by California Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party, its officers, board members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such party under this Agreement. No party, nor any officer, board member, employee or agent thereof, shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of any of the other parties hereto, or their officers, board members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such other parties under this Agreement.
B. Environmental Indemnification and Compliance
The County shall protect, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, assigns, and any successor or successors to City's interest from and against all claims, actual damages (including but not limited to special and consequential damages), natural resources damages, punitive damages, injuries, costs, response, remediation and removal costs, losses, demands, debts, liens, liabilities, causes of action, suits, legal or administrative proceedings, interest, fines, charges, penalties, and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys' and expert witness fees and costs incurred in connection with defending against any of the foregoing or in enforcing this indemnity) of any kind whatsoever paid, incurred or suffered by, or asserted against, City or its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, or agents arising from or attributable to any repair, cleanup or detoxification, or preparation and implementation of any removal, remedial, response, closure, or other plan (regardless of whether undertaken due to governmental action) concerning any HHW collected or accepted by the County pursuant to this Agreement, which is or has been transported, transferred, processed, stored, disposed of, or which has otherwise come to be located by the County of Santa Barbara, or its activities pursuant to this Agreement result in a release of HHW into the environment.
The County further agrees to protect, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, assigns, and any successor or successors to City's interest from and against all losses, liabilities, claims, actual damages (including but not limited to special and consequential damages), demands, debts, liens, causes of action, suits, legal or administrative proceedings, interest, fines, charges, penalties, and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys' and expert witness fees and costs incurred in connection with defending against any of the foregoing or in enforcing this indemnity) of any kind whatsoever paid, incurred or suffered by, or asserted against, City or its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers or agents arising from or attributable to any failure by the County to fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations with respect to the operation of its HHW collection program.
C. Effect of Environmental Indemnification. This indemnity is intended to operate as an agreement pursuant to § 107(e) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, "CERCLA," 42 U.S.C. § 9607(e), and California Health and Safety Code § 78860, to defend, protect, hold harmless and indemnify City from all forms of liability under CERCLA, RCRA, other statutes or common law for any and all matters addressed in this Section 14 Subsection above. This provision shall survive the expiration of the period during which services are to be provided under this
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 13 Agreement.
D. Compliance with Laws. The County warrants that it will comply with all applicable laws and implementing regulations related to the performance of contracted services, as they may be amended, specifically including, but not limited to RCRA, CERCLA, AB 939, SB 20 (regarding universal wastes) and all other applicable laws and regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the State of California, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, or their successor agencies, and all other agencies with jurisdiction.
Section 15. General Provisions
A. Force Majeure. The County shall not be in default under this Agreement in the event that the services of the County are interrupted temporarily or permanently for any of the following reasons:
riots; war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress and affecting the City of Carpinteria and the County of Santa Barbara; acts of terrorists; sabotage; civil disturbance; insurrection; explosion; natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, landslides and fires; pandemics; or other catastrophic events which are beyond the reasonable control of the County. "Other catastrophic events" does not include the financial inability of the County to perform or failure of the County to obtain any necessary permits or licenses from other governmental agencies or the right to use the facilities of any public agency where such failure occurs despite the exercise of reasonable diligence by the County. In the event a labor disturbance interrupts collection and transportation of HHW and/or disposal of HHW by the County as required under this Agreement, City may elect to terminate this Agreement immediately without the notice required under Section 2. Failure by City to exercise its rights under this Section shall not be deemed a waiver of its rights.
B. Independent Status. The County is an independent entity and not an officer, agent, servant, or employee of City. The County is solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and subcontractors, if any. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture between City and the County. Neither Party nor any of its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors shall obtain any rights to retirement or other benefits which accrue to the other Party’s employees.
C. Governing Law; Venue; Jury Waiver. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement without regard to any rules concerning conflicts or choice of laws. In the event of litigation between the parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Santa Barbara. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, exclusive venue shall lie in the Central District of California.
D. Gratuities. The County shall not permit any officer, agent, or employee to request, solicit, demand, or accept, either directly or indirectly, any gratuity for the acceptance of HHW required under this Agreement.
E. Amendments. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no other amendment of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing duly executed by the parties. Purported oral
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F. Notices. All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by United States certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and by email, addressed as follows:
To City: City Manager
5775 Carpinteria Avenue,
Carpinteria, CA 93013
And to City Designee:
Environmental Program Manager
5775 Carpinteria Avenue,
Carpinteria, CA 93013
With copies by e-mail to:
[email protected] and [email protected] To County: Deputy Director, Resource Recovery & Waste
Management Division
130 E. Victoria Street, Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
And to County Designee: Collection and Materials Manager, Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
130 E. Victoria Street, Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
With copies by email to:
[email protected] and [email protected]. Notices may be sent to other addresses, or designees, as either Party may from time to time designate by notice to the other given in accordance with this Section. Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally served or sent by e-mail or, if mailed, three (3) business days from the date such notice is deposited in the United States mail.
G. Savings Clause and Entirety. If any non-material provision of this Agreement for any reason shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 15 H. Incorporation by Reference. Exhibits "A" and “B” are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.
I. Joint Drafting. This agreement shall not be construed as having been drafted by either of the parties to this agreement. Accordingly, no rule of construction requiring interpretation against the drafting party shall apply to this Agreement.
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 16 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF CARPINTERIA
A California Municipal Corporation
BRIAN C. BARRETT,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JENA SHOAF ACOS,
City Attorney
MICHAEL RAMIREZ,
City Manager
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement 17 ATTEST: COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA:
Jana Petersen
County Executive Officer
Clerk of the Board
By: By:
Deputy Clerk Chair, Board of Supervisors
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Risk Management
By:
Risk Management
RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Chris Sneddon
By:
Department Head
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO ACCOUNTING
FORM:
Rachel Van Mullem
County Counsel
Betsy M. Schaffer, CPA
Auditor-Controller
By: By:
Deputy County Counsel Deputy
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement
18 Exhibit A – Scope of Services
City of Carpinteria Estimated Costs for the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Fiscal Year 2026/27
City’s Estimated Share of the Operation of
the Community Hazardous Waste Collection
Center Household Hazardous Waste and
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity
Generator Program, Including Collection,
Disposal, Education, and Administrative
Costs
$65,000
County of Santa Barbara and City of Carpinteria Community Hazardous Waste Collection Program Agreement
19 Exhibit B – Calculation of Costs
On an annual basis, the County shall sum all fixed costs for the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center, including facility rental, UCSB staffing, County staffing, and promotion, and allocate the costs to the participating jurisdictions based on population using the County of Santa Barbara’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Population percentages are estimated as follows:
City of Carpinteria – 6%
City of Goleta – 16%
City of Santa Barbara – 43%
County Unincorporated – 35%
The County shall also sum all variable costs for the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center, consisting primarily of disposal costs charged by the contracted hazardous waste hauler, and allocate the costs based on each jurisdiction’s participation in the HHW program, as determined by surveying each residential participant and recording his/her address. Based on Fiscal Year 2025/26 data, participation percentages for each partnering jurisdiction are estimated as follows:
City of Carpinteria – 5.4%
City of Goleta – 21.6%
City of Santa Barbara – 35.2%
County Unincorporated – 37.4%
The fixed and variable costs shall be added together to comprise the total annual cost for the participating jurisdictions.
Direct costs may increase based on inflation as indicated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Los Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim.
ATTACHMENT B
CESQG Hazardous Waste Collection Program Brochure
ATTACHMENT C
Residential Hazardous Waste Collection Program Flyer
FOR MORE INFORMATION
VISIT: www.LessIsMore.org/hazwaste
EMAIL: [email protected]
OR CALL: (805) 882-3602
Provided by:
• Hazardous wastes may not be stored or transported in containers larger than 5 gallons
• Asbestos waste must be properly goose-neck-tied and double bagged in County-provided asbestos bags prior to arrival
WHERE: UCSB Campus, 565 Henry T. Yang Dr., Goleta
Take Los Carneros Exit towards the ocean > At the stoplight, turn LEFT on Henry T. Yang Dr. > Approach a STOP sign > Continue straight > The Center is the 2nd driveway on the right > The gates will be open, follow the orange cones.
WHEN: Saturdays 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. , Sundays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Open every weekend except for major holidays and rain — LIMITS: Up to 15 gallons (net liquid) or 125 pounds per month COST: FREE for households! Businesses must make an appointment to use the center, please visit www.LessIsMore.org/biz-haz-waste. x
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY'S COMMUNITY
Hazardous Waste
Collection Program
Paints • Stains • Paint Thinner • Solvents
Automotive Fluids & Filters • Pesticides & Fertilizers
Cleaners • Batteries • Aerosols • Glues • Corrosives
Fluorescent Lighting • E-Cigarettes
All of these items are considered Hazardous Waste. In
California, it is illegal and unsafe to put hazardous waste in the regular trash.
Take these items to the
COMMUNITY HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION CENTER
HOW: Store and transport all waste in secure containers with tight-fitting lids, and place upright in cardboard boxes during transport.
In partnership
with:
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions for strategic planning services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions for strategic planning services, increasing the contract amount by $19,600, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $54,875.
Sample Motion: I move to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions for strategic planning services, increasing the contract amount by $19,600, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $54,875. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
BACKGROUND
The City of Carpinteria (City) previously contracted with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions (Tripepi Smith) to facilitate development of the City's Fiscal Years (FY) 2025/26 and 2026/27 Strategic Plan.
The original scope of work included a comprehensive strategic planning process involving City Council and staff engagement, community outreach, review and refinement of the City's Mission, Vision, and Values, development of strategic goals and priorities, facilitation of a City Council strategic planning retreat, and preparation of the final Strategic Plan. The original Agreement was for a fixed fee of $35,275, inclusive of services and travel expenses.
On March 24, 2025, the City Council adopted Goals and Priorities for FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 based on the strategic planning process and direction provided during the City Council retreat held on January 18, 2025.
On July 28, 2025, the City Council adopted the final Strategic Plan for FY 2025/26 and 2026/27, which included a public-facing document intended to enhance transparency, promote accountability, and support ongoing monitoring of progress toward the City Council's established goals and priorities.
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 18
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Tripepi Smith Amendment No. 1
August 24, 2026
As part of the development and implementation of the two-year Strategic Plan, the City established a process for semiannual progress reporting and a mid-cycle review to assess implementation of the Strategic Plan as a whole. The mid-cycle process also provides an opportunity for the City Council and staff to discuss emerging priorities, organizational needs, long-term fiscal and operational considerations, principles of governance, and expectations for development of the next two-year Strategic Plan and budget cycle.
To support the City's mid-cycle strategic planning process, Tripepi Smith provided additional strategic planning and facilitation services beyond the scope of the original Agreement. Amendment No. 1 incorporates these additional services into the Professional Services Agreement and provides compensation to Tripepi Smith in the amount of $19,600, resulting in a total contract amount not to exceed $54,875.
The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Council to consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith (Attachment A).
DISCUSSION
The additional strategic planning services provide a structured mid-cycle check-in of the City's FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 Strategic Plan. The process is intended to provide the City Council and staff with an opportunity to assess progress on adopted strategic priorities, identify accomplishments and implementation challenges, consider emerging issues, reaffirm or recalibrate priorities as appropriate, and establish actionable next steps.
The strategic plan check-in process includes the following six components:
1. Kick-Off Meeting. A meeting with the City Manager and key staff to establish expectations, review the scope of work, and align on the project timeline.
2. Executive Team Group Meeting. A two-hour facilitated meeting with the City's executive leadership team to assess progress on strategic goals and priorities, identify successes and challenges, and discuss emerging issues affecting implementation.
3. City Council Questionnaire and Interviews. Development and distribution of a questionnaire to each City Councilmember, review of responses, and individual interviews with each Councilmember to gather feedback regarding Strategic Plan progress and priorities.
4. Workshop Preparation. Coordination with the City Manager to develop the agenda, presentation, and supporting materials for the mid-cycle strategic planning workshop based on feedback gathered through the executive team meeting and City Council interviews.
5. On-Site Strategic Plan Check-In Workshop. Facilitation of a full-day workshop with the City Council and leadership team. The workshop includes review of the City Council's adopted norms, values, and principles of governance; the City's
Tripepi Smith Amendment No. 1
August 24, 2026
Vision, Mission, and Values; Strategic Plan progress; and facilitated discussion regarding priorities and actionable next steps.
6. Final Report and Presentation. Preparation of a final report summarizing the process and feedback collected, including accomplishments, areas for improvement, recommended adjustments, action items, timelines, and accountability measures, followed by a presentation to the City Council.
The strategic plan check-in process also provides an opportunity to begin aligning expectations for development of the City's next two-year Strategic Plan for FY 2027/28 and 2028/29 and the corresponding two-year budget. This includes consideration of the City's fiscal and operational framework, organizational capacity, and emerging priorities that may inform the next strategic planning cycle.
The additional services build upon Tripepi Smith's prior work with the City and provide continuity between development of the current Strategic Plan, its mid-cycle evaluation, and preparation for the next strategic planning cycle.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize Amendment No. 1.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed Amendment supports implementation and ongoing evaluation of the City's adopted FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 Strategic Plan and provides a framework for development of the City's next two-year Strategic Plan.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No additional appropriation is required. Sufficient funds are available in the Adopted FY 2026/27 General Fund Budget to fund the additional $19,600 in strategic planning services.
The original Agreement was for $35,275. Amendment No. 1 increases the Agreement by $19,600, resulting in a new total contract amount not to exceed $54,875.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
There are no significant legal or risk management considerations presented with this report.
OPTIONS
The City Council could choose to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions for additional strategic
Tripepi Smith Amendment No. 1
August 24, 2026
planning services in the amount of $19,600, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $54,875. (Staff recommendation)
2. Decline to authorize Amendment No. 1 and provide alternative direction to staff.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
There are no principal parties expected at the meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions
Staff contact:
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by:
Licette Maldonado, Administrative Services Director
(805) 755-4448; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by:
Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4400; [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Tripepi Smith
25176991.2
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
This First Amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services dated December 10, 2024 , for an amount not to exceed $19,600, is made and effective as of the 24th day of August, 2026 by and between the City of Carpinteria, a municipal corporation and Tripepi Smith Consultant . The Agreement between City and Consultant currently provides under Section 4 (Compensation) the the City exercises its option to increase the agreement cost for additional services in the amount of 54,875. The $19,600 in additional
services includes a fixed price for a Strategic Plan Check-In Process, including a kick-off meeting, executive team group meeting, City Council questionnaires and virtual one-on-one interviews, workshop prep, an on-site strategic plan check-in workshop, delivery of a final report with presentation, and all associated travel expenses.
Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all other provisions of the Original Agreement, as modified by other amendments, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement at the place and as of the date first written above.
"CITY" "CONSULTANT"
City of Carpinteria Tripepi Smith
By:_________________________ By:__________________________ Michael Ramirez, City Manager Ryder Todd Smith, President APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
City of Carpinteria City of Carpinteria
By:___________________________ By:___________________________ Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP City Clerk
Acting as City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria
25176991.2
2 EXHIBIT A
BASIC SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
25176991.2
3 EXHIBIT B
UPDATED CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
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AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE EACH OCCURRENCE $
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:
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$1M Scheduled Aircraft; $1M Non-Owned Aircraft; $1M Newly Acquired; $1M Premises Liability; $1M Contractual Agreements; $1M Personal Injury.
Physical Damage coverage for two drones:
FA34CTLCKF DJI Avita 2 Value $2,000 DED $250
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5775 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA 93013
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Unexpected Landing Event: 25% of the insured value or $1000 whichever is least Medical Payments: $5,000 each person/$50,000 for all Medical Payment in one accident The certificate holder, and members of their respective boards and commissions, officers, agents, and employees are included as Additional Insured as respects to General Liability Insurance in regards to the operations of the named insured and as required by written contract, per form SL 30 32 06 21, attached to the policy. The General Liability is Primary and Non-Contributory where required by written contract, per form SL 00 00 10 18. Waiver of Subrogation applies to the General Liability per form SL 00 00 10 18.
Waiver of Subrogation applies to the Workers' Compensation, per form WC040306.
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Dudek for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Dudek to complete the CEQA documentation for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project in an amount not to exceed $23,918 for a total amended agreement amount of $252,818.
Sample Motion: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Dudek to complete the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project in an amount not to exceed $23,918 for a total amended agreement amount of $252,818. (Motion requires a roll call vote.)
BACKGROUND
The full Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project (Project) background can be found in the July 27, 2026, City Council staff report for Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Bengal Engineering, Inc. for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project1 . On February 12, 2018, the City Council approved the original Agreement with Dudek to prepare amended environmental documents for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project in the amount of $45,395.
On May 26, 2020, the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $59,250 due to changes in assumptions that informed the original scope of work, thus necessitating additional work by Dudek to generate the CEQA environmental review documentation for the evolving design.
On September 14, 2020, the City Council approved Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $96,785 to prepare a Focused Environmental Impact Report for the project, which would allow for a more in-depth analysis of specified issue areas including a 1 Found at https://carpinteriaca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/37/files/attachment/4414 Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 19
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Amendment No 4 with Dudek for Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project August 24, 2026
comparative analysis of possible project alternatives in evaluating potential project effects.
On February 28, 2022, the City Council approved Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $27,470 to allow for the redesign of the trail alignment consistent with direction coming out of the environmental review process (at that time).
The purpose of this agenda matter is for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Dudek for consulting environmental planning services in an amount not to exceed $23,918 for a total amended agreement amount of $252,818 for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project in order to complete the revisions to the proposed Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project.
DISCUSSION
The proposed is for Dudek to complete
revisions to the proposed Final EIR. The revisions were scoped to incorporate additional information that was developed for Alternatives 2 and 4 and to update appropriate responses to comments to accurately reflect the comparative impacts of these Alternatives against the Project and Alternative 3 (which the City Council directed staff to pursue for further evaluation as the preferred project alternative).
The scope of Amendment No. 4 also includes a biological inventory update to ensure no substantial changes have occurred to the existing environmental setting for the project due to approximately four years having passed since Dudek prepared the proposed Final EIR.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
(FY) 2025/26 & 2026/27 Strategic Plan Goal # 3:
Enhance Quality of Life for Residents.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No additional funding is requested. Amendment No. 4 would increase the Dudek Agreement by $23,918, from $228,900 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $252,818.
Sufficient funding is available in the Adopted FY 2026/27 Capital Budget for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project (Account No. 301-403-5780 / PK19-0045782 Major Capital Projects). The FY 2026/27 Capital Budget includes $416,836 in available project funding carried forward from FY 2025/26.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
There are no legal or risk management considerations presented with this report.
Amendment No 4 with Dudek for Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project August 24, 2026
for
OPTIONS
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Dudek in an amount not to exceed $23,918, for a total amended agreement amount of $252,818. (Staff recommendation)
2. Do not authorize Amendment No. 4 and provide alternative direction to staff.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Dudek Staff contact: Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-4403; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by:
Gerald Comati, Interim Public Works Director
(805) 880-4302; [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
Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Dudek
CITY OF CARPINTERIA
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
This Fourth Amendment for additional consulting engineering services for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project, for an amount not to exceed $23,918, is made and effective as of the 24th day of August, 2026 Dudek
Amendment is made a part of the original Agreement for Consultant Services for the amount of $45,395, dated March 26, 2018. The amended total of the Agreement is $252,818. This amendment also extends the term of the original Agreement to June 30, 2027.
Consultant services for consultant engineering services for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project include items as noted in the Scope of Work (Attachment A-4), at the negotiated contract fee as stated in the Payments and Rate Schedule (Attachment A-4); and said attachment is made a part of this Amendment.
Authority to Execute this Amendment
The person or persons executing this Amendment on behalf of Consultant warrants and represents that he/she has the authority to execute this Amendment on behalf of the Consultant and has the authority to bind Consultant to the performance of its obligations hereunder.
The City Council, on this 24th day of August, 2026, approves this Amendment and authorizes the City Manager to execute this Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement at the place and as of the date first written above.
"CITY" "CONSULTANT"
City of Carpinteria Dudek
By:_________________________ By:__________________________ Michael Ramirez, City Manager Joe Monaco, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
City of Carpinteria City of Carpinteria
By:___________________________ By:___________________________ Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP acting as City Clerk
City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria
ATTACHMENT A-4
3760 STREET STE 101
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
805.963.0651
DUDEK.COM
August 6, 2026
Mr. Ryan Kintz
Assistant City Manager
City of Carpinteria
5775 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA 93013
SUBJECT: Budget Amendment Request
Final Environmental Impact Report
Carpinteria Rincon Multi-Use Trail, Carpinteria, California Dear Ryan Kintz:
On June 7, 2024, Dudek provided a scope of work and cost estimate as requested by the City, for Dudek to complete revisions to the proposed Final EIR on the Carpinteria Rincon Multi-Use Trail. The revisions were scoped to incorporate additional information that was developed for Alternatives 2 and 4 and to update appropriate responses to comments to accurately reflect the comparative impacts of these Alternatives against the Project and Alternative 3 (the latter having been selected by City Council as the preferred alternative).
As Dudek was never provided notice to proceed for the June 7, 2024 proposal, this scope of work and cost estimate supersedes the June 7, 2024, proposal. Dudek standard rates have increased since June 2024, and because approximately 4 years have passed since Dudek prepared the proposed Final EIR, a biological inventory is warranted to ensure no substantial changes have occurred to the existing environmental setting for the project. The scope of work to revise the proposed Final EIR is presented below.
TASK 1 BIOLOGICAL INVENTORY UPDATE
Biological Reconnaissance Survey
Dudek will perform a single reconnaissance-level survey of the property to document existing conditions, habitat for potentially occurring sensitive biological resources, and document potential Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA) and/or wetlands as typically defined by the California Coastal Commission. During the field survey, an updated general inventory of plant and animal species detected by sight, calls, tracks, scat, or other signs will be compiled. The reconnaissance survey will provide a broad, site-level assessment of existing biological resources, and will not include protocol-level or focused species surveys as part of this scope.
Biological Inventory Memorandum
The results of the biological reconnaissance survey will be documented in a technical memorandum summarizing existing biological conditions within the project area. The memo will describe current biological resources and vegetation communities, identify potential ESHA, describe the plant and wildlife species observed, and evaluate
Mr. Ryan Kintz
Budget Amendment Request Carpinteria Rincon Trail EIR
August 6, 2026
DUDEK.COM
potential habitat for special-status species. It will also address the potential presence of jurisdictional aquatic resources and outline any changes to biological resources since completion of the Final EIR in 2021. The memorandum will include up to two figures illustrating the project location, existing biological resources, and any changes identified since preparation of the Final EIR.
Assumptions
It is assumed we will have full access to the site with no access limitations.
It is assumed the study area subject to the updated survey is no more than 15 acres in size.
The memorandum will address existing conditions only; no impact assessments or mitigation will be provided.
This cost proposal does not include addressing client comments or revisions on the memorandum.
This scope does not include focused wildlife or plant surveys, additional drafts of the memorandum, preparation of a jurisdictional delineation report, wetland or species permitting, mitigation planning, or any other tasks not described above.
TASK 2 FINAL EIR PREPARATION
The principal revisions to the proposed Final EIR include updating of the description and analysis under Alternative 2 and Alternative 4 and then updating the Reponses to Comments to reflect new analysis for Alternatives 2 and 4.
Dudek would complete the following sub-tasks in preparing the Final EIR.
Alternatives 2 and 4
Update the description of Alternative 2 and Alternative 4 with engineering data developed by Bengal Engineers, including volume of earthwork, area of disturbance, and duration of construction activities. Revise the comparative impacts discussion for each resource area based on the updated engineering data.
Responses to Comments
Revise responses to comments to reflect the updated engineering data for Alternatives 2 and 4, as well as any references to the comparison of relative impacts for these alternatives. Also review and revise as necessary responses to comments related to Alternative 3 (the preferred alternative) to ensure content is complete and accurate to address implementation of Alternative 3.
Publication of Final EIR
Dudek would provide the Final EIR as an electronic file in PDF format.
TASK 3
The Dudek Project Manager will participate in virtual meetings, telephone conferences, and email exchanges with the satisfying CEQA clearance for implementing Alternative 3.
Mr. Ryan Kintz
Budget Amendment Request Carpinteria Rincon Trail EIR
August 6, 2026
DUDEK.COM
TASK 4 MEETINGS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Dudek Project Manager will meet with City Planning staff as necessary to discuss draft work products and receive direction on completion of the scope of work. Project management efforts would include task scheduling, invoicing and budget administration, and client communication.
TASK 5 HEARING ATTENDANCE
The Dudek Project Manager willattend the City Council Hearing on the Rincon Trail Project, and provide a summary presentation of the Final EIR to Council.
In order to cover the labor expenses for the tasks described above Dudek is requesting a budget amendment in the amount of $23,918. The attached spreadsheet provides a breakdown of staff assignment and hours resulting in this budget amendment request amount.
-8527 or by email at [email protected] with any questions or concerns regarding this budget amendment request. We look forward to continuing to work with you and the City of Carpinteria on this very beneficial project.
Kind regards,
DUDEK
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Jonathan V. Leech, AICP
Senior Project Manager
Attachment: Cost Breakdown for Budget Amendment Request
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Agreement with Showscapes Inc. for City-Wide Landscape Maintenance Services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Showscapes Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $719,640.00.
Sample Motion: I move to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Showscapes Inc for Landscape Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $719,640.00. (This motion requires a roll call vote.)
BACKGROUND
On April 12, 2021, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Agreement with Showscapes, Inc. for landscape maintenance services for an initial three-year term. The agreement provides for landscape maintenance at various City of Carpinteria (City) facilities and properties, including bike paths and trails, parks and open spaces, parking lots, and public rights-of-way, including parkways and medians, excluding street trees.
The original agreement provided for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions, subject to mutual written agreement. The City exercised both one-year extensions based on the satisfactory quality of services provided by Showscapes, Inc. and the City's positive working relationship with the firm. The existing agreement has now exhausted all available extensions and cannot be extended further under its current terms.
Accordingly, staff conducted a competitive solicitation for new landscape maintenance services. Following completion of the solicitation and evaluation process, Showscapes, Inc. was determined to be the highest-rated proposer.
The purpose of this agenda item is to authorize the City Manager to execute a new three-year Agreement with Showscapes, Inc. for landscape maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $719,640.
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 20
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Agreement with Showscapes Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services August 24, 2026
DISCUSSION:
Following the expiration of the existing agreement's allowable extensions, staff determined that a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) was appropriate to comply with the City's adopted Procurement Policy and to ensure the City continues to receive competitive pricing and high-quality service.
Section I of the City's Procurement Policy states:
effort must be made to receive proposals from at least three (3) consultants to perform the same services. This is to ensure the City is receiving the best value for, and performance In May 2026, staff issued an RFP (Attachment A) for landscape maintenance services utilizing a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) evaluation process. The solicitation was published through Beacon Bid and advertised nationwide.
The City received proposals from four firms:
Showscapes, Inc.
Fourest
JAS Landscape
BrightView
Staff evaluated each proposal based on the following criteria:
1. Overall qualifications and ability to perform the required services, including client references.
2. Qualifications and experience of supervisory staff, operators, and subcontractors, including familiarity with local conditions.
3. Responsiveness, availability, and demonstrated ability to efficiently provide the required services.
4. Understanding of the scope of services and responsiveness to the RFP and the City's operational needs.
5. Past performance on similar services, including information obtained through client references.
Following its review of the written proposals and interviews, staff determined that Showscapes, Inc. was the highest-rated firm. Staff subsequently requested a fee proposal from Showscapes, Inc. Staff reviewed and negotiated the proposed fees and determined that the final pricing is reasonable and provides a cost-effective approach for meeting the City's landscape maintenance needs.
The proposed Agreement, included as Attachment B, provides for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions at the City's discretion.
Agreement with Showscapes Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services August 24, 2026
Showscapes, Inc. will provide landscape maintenance services at various City facilities and properties identified in Exhibit A to the Agreement. Exhibit A identifies each service location, the required maintenance activities and service frequencies, and the corresponding monthly fee.
As part of the RFP process, staff evaluated opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining an appropriate level of landscape maintenance throughout the City. Consistent with City efforts and Council direction to identify expenditure reductions and minimize pressure on the General Fund, the RFP incorporated reduced service levels in select locations. Most notably, mowing and weeding frequencies were reduced at various locations where staff determined that lower frequencies could be accommodated without materially affecting the appearance or functionality of the City's properties.
The proposed Agreement reflects these reduced service levels and would decrease the City's monthly landscape maintenance cost from the current $22,300 per month ($267,600 annually) to $19,990 per month ($239,880 annually).
This represents a savings of:
$2,310 per month
$27,720 annually
$83,160 over the initial three-year term
If approved, the total estimated cost of the three years is $719,640.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
The recommendation is consistent with the City s Adopted Procurement Policy.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed Agreement provides for landscape maintenance services at a cost of $19,990 per month, or $239,880 annually, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $719,640 over the initial three-year term. This represents an annual savings of $27,720 compared to the City's current landscape maintenance cost of $267,600 annually. Funding for landscape maintenance services is included in the Adopted FY 2026/27 Budget and will be incorporated into future budgets, subject to City Council appropriation.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The recommendation is consistent with the City s Adopted Procurement Policy.
Agreement with Showscapes Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services August 24, 2026
OPTIONS
The City Council could choose to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Showscapes Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $719,640.00. (Staff recommendation)
2. The City Council could choose to not approve the recommendation and direct staff as determined appropriate.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Showscapes Inc.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services Staff contact:
Stephon Downes, Management Analyst
(805) 755-4446; [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 for Landscape Maintenance Services
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AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
Landscape Maintenance Services
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made and effective as of the ______ of , 2026 by and between the City of Carpinteria, a municipal corporation (“City”), and the Showscapes, Inc (“Consultant”) (collectively, the “Parties”) at Carpinteria, California, with reference to the following facts:
A. City has determined that it is necessary and appropriate to engage a non-design professional to carry out the services described herein; and
B. Consultant has represented itself as being fully qualified and available to perform the consultant services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and timely manner; and
C. City desires to contract with Consultant and Consultant is willing to perform the consultant services, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. SERVICES.
1.1 Basic Services. City hereby retains Consultant to perform the services described and set forth in the attached Exhibit A (“Basic Services”), which is incorporated by this reference as though set forth in full. Consultant hereby agrees to perform said services within the designated time frames and accepts this retention. Consultant shall complete the Basic Services according to a schedule of performance which is also set forth in Exhibit A. The Parties agree and acknowledge that time is of the essence in performance of this Agreement.
1.2 Additional Services. In addition to the Basic Services, City may elect to have Consultant perform additional services that are beyond the current scope of the Basic Services, but within the expertise of Consultant (“Additional Services”). Such Additional Services shall be mutually agreed to in advance and specified in a writing, which shall also specify the basis for the Consultant’s fee for such additional services. Basic Services and Additional Services are referenced collectively as “Services.”
2. PERFORMANCE.
2.1 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall faithfully, competently and diligently perform the obligations and responsibilities required by this Agreement, applying best management practices and the same standards of care utilized by persons commonly engaged in providing similar services as are required of Consultant hereunder in meeting
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2 its obligations under this Agreement. Consultant shall not engage the assistance of subcontractors for performance of the Services unless previously agreed to in writing by the City.
2.2 Labor and Materials. Consultant shall furnish, at its own expense, all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation and services necessary for the successful completion of the Services. Consultant shall give its attention and supervision to the fulfillment of the provisions of this Agreement by its employees and subcontractors and shall be responsible for the timely performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant is an independent contractor of City. Any and all employees of the Consultant engaged by the Consultant in the performance of any work or services required of the Consultant under this Agreement, shall be considered employees or agents of the Consultant only and not of the City, and any and all claims that may or might arise under any workers compensation or other law or contract on behalf of said employees while so engaged shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the Consultant. Consultant is solely responsible for the professional quality, accuracy and timely completion and/or submission of all work related to the Basic Services.
2.3 Review of Service. Consultant shall furnish City with reasonable opportunities from time to time to ascertain whether the Services of Consultant are being performed in accordance with this Agreement. All work done and materials furnished shall be subject to final review and approval by City; Consultant is not providing final approval or review, which is solely City’s function and role. City review and approval of such work and Services shall not, however, relieve Consultant of any of its obligations under this Agreement.
2.4 Contract Administration. The City Manager or his/her designee shall represent the City in all matters relating to the administration of this Agreement. The City Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to act on the City’s behalf to review and approve all products submitted by Consultant and may execute all necessary documents to authorize Consultant to perform Additional Services as provided for herein. The City Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to render decisions within guidelines established by the City Council and shall be available during working hours as often as may be reasonably required to render decisions and to furnish information. The following individual(s) will serve as the primary contact(s) for Consultant in the administration of this Agreement:
Ryan Ayerle, Public Works Manager
2.5 Representations and Warranties. Consultant represents and warrants to City that: (i) its fulfillment of its obligations and, as applicable, performance the Services under this Agreement, will not violate any applicable or breach any contracts with third parties and (ii) it has the right, power and authority to fulfill its obligations, and, as applicable perform the Services, and enter into this Agreement; (iii) the Services contemplated hereunder will be performed by adequately trained, competent personnel, in a professional manner, with such personnel having the requisite skill and expertise necessary to perform and complete the Services in accordance with industry standards and in accordance with the terms and
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3 conditions of this Agreement; and (iv) the Services and all deliverables provided hereunder will conform to the specifications agreed-to by the parties.
TERM. COMPENSATION.
4.1 Basic Services. For Basic Services, City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis, not to exceed amount of $ , 0 as full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and Services. This compensation shall be paid in accordance with the payment rates and schedule as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full, based on the actual time spent on the tasks and the actual price of the necessary materials. In the event a term or condition in any document or attachment conflicts with a term or condition of this Agreement the term or condition in this Agreement shall control. Should such conflict arise the priority of documents shall be as follows: This Agreement, the City’s Request For Proposal together with attachments, Consultant’s proposal together with attachments.
4.2 Additional Services. Consultant shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this Agreement which are in addition to the Basic Services, unless such services are authorized Additional Services agreed to in advance and in writing in the method provided for herein. Consultant will submit fee estimates for such Additional Services upon request of City.
4.3 Invoices. Should City reasonably determine that Consultant has not fulfilled any services or met the timelines established in Exhibit A, City shall notify Consultant of the failure in writing of deficiencies believed to be substantially inadequate within thirty (30) days after receipt of product or performance of Services. The City, at its discretion may provide the Consultant five (5) days to cure the breach. City may withhold the accompanying payment without penalty until such time as Consultant cures the breach. In the alternative, upon Consultant’s failure to meet any deadlines the City may modify the Services schedule.
Should Consultant or its representatives fail to cure the breach within five (5) days, or fail to reasonably agree to such modified schedule, City may immediately terminate this Agreement in writing, without penalty or incurring further obligation to Consultant.
4.4 Withholding. City reserves the right to withhold future payment to Consultant if any aspect of the Consultant’s work or performance of Services is found to be substantially inadequate. City shall notify Consultant in writing of deficiencies believed to be substantially inadequate within thirty (30) days after receipt of product or performance of Services.
4.5 Taxes/Insurance/Licenses. Consultant shall be solely responsible for the payment of any federal, state, or local income tax, social security tax, workers’ compensation insurance, state disability insurance, and any other taxes or insurance which Consultant is responsible for paying as an independent contractor under federal, state or local law. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant and any approved subcontractors performing
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4 Services under this Agreement shall have in full force and effect all licenses necessary for the performance of Services hereunder, including without limitation, business licensing from City, all at the sole cost of Consultant.
5. RECORDS. 5.1 Financial Records. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by City that relate to the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall also maintain adequate records of Services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of Services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible.
5.2 Access to Records. Consultant shall (i) provide free access to the representatives of City or its designees at reasonable times to books and records as set forth in section 5.1; (ii) shall give City the right to examine and audit said books and records; (iii) shall permit City to make transcripts therefrom as necessary; and (iv) shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of four (4) years after receipt of final payment.
5.3 Original Records. All original agreements, data, documents, designs, drawings, exhibits, maps, models, computer files, reports, studies, surveys, notes, and other work, materials or documents prepared or used to prepare Consultant’s work product in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement shall be referred to as “Consultant Work Product”. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension of this Agreement, all completed and incomplete Consultant Work Product shall become the sole property of City once the Consultant has received payment. City may duplicate, disclose, disseminate, use, reuse or otherwise dispose of Consultant Work Product in whole or in part in any manner it deems appropriate, without the permission of Consultant. With respect to computer files, Consultant shall make available to the City, at Consultant's office and upon reasonable written request by City, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring and printing computer files.
Consultant may retain copies of such Consultant Work Product as a part of its record of professional activity, except for Consultant Work Product marked as “DRAFT” or “CONFIDENTIAL”.
6. TERMINATION.
6.1 Termination Without Cause. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason upon ten (10) days prior written notice by the terminating party to the other party.
In the event of a termination, the date of termination shall be deemed to be the first business day occurring after the expiration of the notice period. Upon receipt of said notice, Consultant shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise.
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5 6.2 Termination With Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement with cause, effective immediately upon written notice of such termination to the other party and failure of the breaching party to correct within five (5) days of receiving such notice, based upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
Material breach of this Agreement;
Cessation of Consultant to be licensed, as required by applicable law; Failure to substantially comply with any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation;
Filing by or against Consultant of any petition under any law for the relief of debtors; and,
Filing of a criminal complaint against Consultant for any crime, other than minor traffic offenses.
6.3 Performance Upon Termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, City shall pay Consultant for the outstanding balance owed for work performed up to the time of termination. Upon termination of the Agreement, Consultant shall submit an invoice to City as provided for herein and shall submit to the City all of its files for any billable or non-billable matters in which the Consultant is involved under the scope of this Agreement.
6.4 Termination Upon Mutual Consent. This agreement may also be terminated by mutual consent of the parties and in accordance with the terms and conditions of any plan of termination established by the parties. In the event of a termination by mutual consent, the date of termination shall be such date as is agreed upon by the parties. The parties may agree to suspend or terminate a portion of this Agreement and such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.
7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Except as explicitly provided in Exhibit C relating to claims by Consultant, if any dispute, claim or disagreement shall arise relative to the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, the parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to settle the dispute, claim or disagreement. To this end, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties. If they do not reach such a solution within a period of thirty (30) days, then, upon notice by either party to the other, the dispute, claim or disagreement shall be submitted to final, binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator shall have the authority to assess arbitration costs and expenses against either or both parties. The decision in the arbitration shall be binding on all parties, and judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
8. INSURANCE. Consultant shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in the attached Exhibit D, which is incorporated by this reference as though set forth in full.
9. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and any of its officials, directors, employees and agents
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6 (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, charges, payments, claims, and expenses, including attorney’s fees and costs of defense, which arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, this Agreement, including but not limited to any activities associated with carrying out the agreed to Services by Consultant, its agents, employees, subcontractors, consultants, assigns or by any individual or entity for whom Consultant is legally liable.
10. RELEASE OF INFORMATION.
10.1 Confidentiality. All information gained by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released except to the City, directly or indirectly, by Consultant without City's prior written authorization. Consultant, its officers, employees, subcontractors or sub-consultants shall not voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the Services performed under this Agreement unless requested by the City Attorney or authorized in writing by the City Manager. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided that Consultant shall give City prompt written notice of any such court order or subpoena. The provisions of this Paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
10.2 Notice and Cooperation. Consultant shall promptly notify the City Manager and City Attorney in writing if Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or subconsultants are served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any person or party related to this Agreement and/or Consultant’s related Services. City has no obligation to, but may exercise discretion to represent Consultant and/or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide the City an opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, City's right to review any such response does not grant or imply a right of City to control, direct, dictate or rewrite said response.
11. RELATIONSHIP TO CITY.
11.1 Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent contractor. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees or agents are in any manner officers, employees or agents of City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatever against City, or bind City in any manner.
11.2 No Employee Privileges. No City employee benefits shall be available to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in the Agreement, City shall not pay salaries, wages or other compensation to Consultant for performing Services hereunder for City. City shall not be liable for
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11.3 Consultant Duty to City. Consultant understands and agrees that its responsibility to provide complete and accurate Services is owed solely to City and that its accountability under this contract shall likewise be solely to City and not to any City applicants or any other third person or entity.
11.4 Interest of Consultant. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it presently has no interests, and covenants that it shall not acquire any interests, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict with the performance of the services to be provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no subcontractor or employee having such an interest shall be employed by Consultant. Consultant certifies that no one who has or will have any financial interest under this Agreement is: (a) an officer or employee of City, or (b). an officer or employee of the applicant and any of its consultants. Consultant agrees to comply with any applicable conflict of interest code.
11.5 Undue Influence. Consultant declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of City in connection with the award, terms or implementation of this Agreement, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement or financial inducement. No officer or employee of City will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from Consultant or any officer, employee or agent of Consultant, in connection with the award of this Agreement or any work to be conducted as a result of this Agreement. Violation of this Section shall be a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity.
11.6 Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of the City and the Consultant and will not confer any rights upon any person not expressly a party to this Agreement.
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
12.1 Assignment of Rights. Contractor agrees to assign City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act or under the Cartwright Act arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to this Agreement.
12.2 Further Assurances. City and Consultant each agree to cooperate with one another, to use their best efforts, to act in good faith, and to promptly perform such acts and execute such documents or instruments as are reasonably necessary and proper to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
12.3 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of service if personally served or on the second day after mailing if mailed by first-class mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:
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8 To City: To Consultant:
Michael Ramirez, City Manager Jerry Monahan, President
City of Carpinteria Showscapes, Inc.
5775 Carpinteria Avenue 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite #255 Carpinteria, CA 93013-2698 Camarillo, CA 93010
P: (805) 684-5405 P: (805) 484-5849
Any party may change their address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving the other party written notice of the new address in the above manner.
12.4 Legal Responsibilities. Consultant shall keep itself informed of state, federal and laws and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its Service pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant shall reasonably observe and comply with such laws and regulations. The City and its officers and employees shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of the Consultant to comply with this Section.
12.5 Licenses. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall have in full force and effect, all licenses, certifications, or related credentials required by law for the performance of Services described in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it and/or its employees, agents and subcontractors engaged in such activities possess such licenses, certifications, or credentials and that such licenses certifications, or credentials are current, active, and not in a state of suspension or revocation.
12.6 Labor Conditions. City is a public entity in the state of California, and therefore, City and Consultant are subject to the provisions of the Government Code and the Labor Code of the state of California. All provisions of law applicable to public contracts and/or this Agreement are incorporated herein by this reference and are made a part of this Agreement to the same extent as if they were fully stated in the Agreement and shall be complied with by Consultant.
12.7 Labor Requirements. Consultant shall abide by all federal and California laws and regulations regarding wages, including, without limitation, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the California Labor Code, which, in part, mandate that 8 hours’ labor constitutes a legal days’ work, and require Consultant to pay the general prevailing wage rates. The California statutory provisions for penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages will be enforced and the statutory provisions for penalties for failure to comply with California’s wage and hour laws will be enforced. In addition, Consultant is required to comply with the statutory requirements relating to employment of apprentices. Consultant also must secure the payment of workers’ compensation to its employees as provided by California law. Consultant acknowledges its obligation to secure payment of Workers’ Compensation before beginning work as set forth in the attached Exhibit E (together, “Acknowledgement of Workers’ Compensation Obligation” and “Declaration of Exemption from Workers’ Compensation”) which is incorporated by this reference as though set forth in full.
Additionally, Consultant is required to comply with all statutory requirements relating to certified payroll records, including the maintenance of the records, their certification, and their availability for inspection.
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9 12.8 Discrimination. No person shall be excluded from employment in the performance of this Agreement on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or place of national origin. Consultant shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws relating to equal employment opportunity rights.
12.9 Assignment. Consultant shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without prior written consent of City, which shall have the sole discretion to consent to any proposed assignment. Because of the personal nature of the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement, only Consultant shall perform the services described in this Agreement.
12.10 Waiver. No waiver of a provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar. No waiver shall constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
12.11 Force Majeure. Neither Consultant nor City shall be liable for any delays resulting from circumstances or causes beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, fire or other casualty, act of God, strike or labor dispute, war or other violence, or any law, order or requirement of any governmental agency or authority.
12.12 Construction of Terms. All parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed according to their plain meaning and shall not be construed in favor or against either of the parties. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby. In the event of any provision shall be adjudged invalid, void or unenforceable, the parties hereto agree to enter into a supplemental agreement to effectuate the intent of the parties and the purposes of this Agreement.
12.13 Controlling Law. The City and Consultant understand and agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and also govern the interpretation of this Agreement, with venue proper only in the County of Santa Barbara, State of California.
12.14 Authorization. All officers and individuals executing this and other documents on behalf of the respective parties hereby certify and warrant that they have the capacity and have been duly authorized to execute said documents on behalf of the entities indicated.
12.15 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with its attached exhibits, which are incorporated herein by this reference, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings of the parties. This Agreement may be altered, amended or modified only by a supplemental writing executed by the parties to this Agreement and by no other means.
Each party waives any future right to claim, contest, or assert that this Agreement was modified, canceled, superseded, or changed by any oral agreement, course of conduct, waiver or estoppel.
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10 12.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall remain in full force and effect as to each party.
12.17 Severability. In the event that any term or provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, then the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected, impaired or invalidated, and each such term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement at the place and as of the date first written above.
"CITY" "CONSULTANT"
City of Carpinteria Showscapes, Inc.
By:_________________________ By:__________________________ Michael Ramirez, City Manager Jerry Monahan, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
City of Carpinteria City of Carpinteria
By:___________________________ By:___________________________ Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP City Clerk
Acting as City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria
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11 EXHIBIT A
BASIC SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
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12 EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT RATES AND SCHEDULE
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13 EXHIBIT C
RESOLUTION OF CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS
The following pertains to Public Contract Code Sections 20104 through 20104.6 (Resolution of Construction Claims)
1. This article applies to all public works claims of three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000) or less which arise between a contractor and a local agency.
2. This article shall not apply to any claims resulting from a contract between a contractor and a public agency when the public agency has elected to resolve any disputes pursuant to Article
7.1 (commencing with Section 10240) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.
3. “Public work” means “public works contract” as defined in Section 1101 but does not include any work or improvement contracted for by the state or the Regents of the University of California.
4. “Claim” means a separate demand by the contractor for (a) a time extension, (b) payment of money or damages arising from work done by, or on behalf of, the contractor pursuant to the contract for a public work and payment of which is not otherwise expressly provided for or the claimant is not otherwise entitled to, or (c) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the local agency.
5. The provisions of this article or a summary thereof shall be set forth in the plans or specifications for any work which may give rise to a claim under this article.
6. This article applies only to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 1991.
7. For any claim subject to this Agreement, the following requirements apply:
a. The claim shall be in writing and include the documents necessary to substantiate the claim. Claims must be filed on or before the date of final payment. Nothing in this subdivision is intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided by contract for the filing of claims. b. (1) For claims of less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the City shall respond in writing to any written claim within 45 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the claim, any additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses to the claim the City may have against the claimant.
(2) If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of the City and the claimant.
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14 (3) The City’s written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted to the claimant within 15 days after receipt of the further documentation or within a period of time no greater than that taken by the claimant in producing the additional information, whichever is greater.
c. (1) For claims of over fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and less than or equal to three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000), the City shall respond in writing to all written claims within 60 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the claim, any additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses to the claim the City may have against the claimant. (2) If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of the City and the claimant. (3) The City’s written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted to the claimant within 30 days after receipt of the further documentation, or within a period of time no greater than that taken by the claimant in producing the additional information or requested documentation, whichever is greater. d. If the claimant disputes the City’s written response, or the City fails to respond within the time prescribed, the claimant may so notify the City, in writing, either within 15 days of receipt of the City’s response or within 15 days of the City’s failure to respond within the time prescribed, respectively, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon a demand, the City shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute. e. Following the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion remains in dispute, the claimant may file a claim as provided in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. For purposes of those provisions, the running of the period of time within which a claim must be filed shall be tolled from the time the claimant submits his or her written claim pursuant to subdivision (a) until the time that claim is denied as a result of the meet and confer process, including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer process.
f. This article does not apply to tort claims and nothing in this article is intended nor shall be construed to change the time periods for filing tort claims or actions specified by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.
The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve claims subject to this article:
8. Within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days, following the filing or responsive pleadings, the court shall submit the matter to nonbinding mediation unless waived by mutual stipulation of both parties. The mediation process shall provide for the selection within 15 days by both
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15 parties of a disinterested third person as mediator, shall be commenced within 30 days of the submittal, and shall be concluded within 15 days from the commencement of the mediation unless a time requirement is extended upon a good cause showing to the court or by stipulation of both parties. If the parties fail to select a mediator within the 15-day period, any party may petition the court to appoint the mediator.
9. (a) If the matter remains in dispute, the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding Section 1141.11 of that code. The Civil Discovery Act (Title 4 (commencing with Section 2016.010) of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure) shall apply to any proceeding brought under this subdivision consistent with the rules pertaining to judicial arbitration.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon stipulation of the parties, arbitrators appointed for purposes of this article shall be experienced in construction law, and, upon stipulation of the parties, mediators and arbitrators shall be paid necessary and reasonable hourly rates of pay not to exceed their customary rate, and such fees and expenses shall be paid equally by the parties, except in the case of arbitration where the arbitrator, for good cause, determines a different division. In no event shall these fees or expenses be paid by state or county funds.
(c) In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, any party who after receiving an arbitration award requests a trial de novo but does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under that chapter, pay the attorney’s fees of the other party arising out of the trial de novo.
10. The court may, upon request by any party, order any witnesses to participate in the mediation or arbitration process.
11. The City shall not fail to pay money as to any portion of a claim which is undisputed except as otherwise provided in the contract.
12. In any suit filed under Section 20104.4, the City shall pay interest at the legal rate on any arbitration award or judgment. The interest shall begin to accrue on the date the suit is filed in a court of law.
13. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 7201, the City may not retain greater than five (5%) percent of contract price.
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, Consultant will maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Consultant will use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth here, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so. Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to City in excess of the limits and coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to City.
Consultant shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:
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 subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 (Any Auto) or the exact equivalent. Limits are subject to review, but in no event to be less than $1,000,000 per accident. If Consultant owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above. If Consultant or Consultant’s employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, Consultant shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.
When applicable, Workers Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer’s liability limits no less than $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 Consultant, subconsultants or others involved in the Work. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of City following receipt of proof of insurance as required herein. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the consultant and “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend. The policy retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this agreement.
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17 Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are admitted carriers in the state of California and with an A.M. Bests rating of A- or better and a minimum financial size VII.
General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Consultant. Consultant and City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by Consultant:
1. Consultant agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insureds City, its officials, employees, volunteers and agents, using standard ISO endorsement No. CG 2010-0413. Consultant also agrees to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.
2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall prohibit Consultant, or Consultant’s employees or agents, from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant agrees to waive subrogation rights against City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.
3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations limits the application of such insurance coverage.
4. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing.
5. No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate so-called “third party action over” claims, including any exclusion for bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor or subcontractor.
6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g., elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect City’s protection without City’s prior written consent.
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 Consultant’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 Consultant or deducted from sums due Consultant, at City option.
8. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 (thirty) days notice to City of any cancellation of coverage. Consultant agrees to require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, or that any party will “endeavor” (as opposed to being required) to comply with the requirements of the certificate.
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18 9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this agreement that all insurance coverage required to be provided by Consultant or any subcontractor, is intended to apply first and on a primary, non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self insurance available to City.
10. Consultant agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.
11. Consultant agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions or deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow any contractor, subcontractor, Architect, Engineer or other entity or person in any way involved in the performance of work on the project contemplated by this agreement to self-insure its obligations to City. If Consultant’s existing coverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time the City shall review options with the Consultant, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions.
12. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change.
If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to City.
13. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement.
14. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard.
15. Consultant will renew the required coverage annually as long as City or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this Agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the Agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until City executes a written statement to that effect.
16. Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage.
Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter from Consultant’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.
17. The provisions of any workers’ compensation or similar act will not limit the obligations of Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its employees, officials and agents.
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19 18. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits or other requirements nor as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-inclusive.
19. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this agreement and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as such.
20. The requirements in this Section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Section.
21. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge City or Consultant for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements.
There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.
22. The City’s failure to comply with reporting requirements should not affect coverage required under the Agreement.
23. The consultant’s insurance is primary to that of any insurance claimed by the City.
Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Consultant arising out of the work performed under this agreement. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City.
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS
The Consultant is required to sign and file either a statement acknowledging its obligation to secure payment of Workers’ Compensation before beginning work, or a declaration confirming that as a sole proprietor consultant is exempt from Workers’ Compensation Requirements.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OBLIGATION
I, Jerry Monahan, hereby acknowledge my obligation to secure payment of Workers’ Compensation before beginning work.
Consultant
By:__________________________
Jerry Monahan, President
Dated:________________________
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Consideration of Resolution No. 6491, Approving Appointments to the Community Development Block Grant Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 6491, approving appointments to the Community Development Block Grant Committee.
Sample Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. 6491, as read by title only, approving the appointments of ________ to the Community Development Block Grant Committee.
BACKGROUND
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Committee was formed by City Council minute order on December 11, 2006. The CDBG Committee consists of one member of the Planning Commission, two at-large community members, and one alternate at-large member. Members must be City of Carpinteria (City) residents and not employed by human service organizations operating in the Carpinteria Valley.
The
and to make recommendations to the City Council on which applications to fund The CDBG Committee shall perform the following functions:
1. Establish procedures in conjunction with the Santa Barbara County Housing and Community Development Department for applying for funds, setting criteria for allocations, and making funding recommendations to the City Council;
2. Coordinate CDBG funding so that basic human service needs are met; and Agenda Section: Administrative Matters
Agenda Item No.: 21
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
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3. Provide recommendations to the City Council concerning matters relating to the CDBG Program.
The Committee may adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out its function.
The purpose of this agenda item is for the Council to consider appointing members to the CDBG Committee via the adoption of Resolution No. 6491 (see Attachment A).
DISCUSSION
There are currently three vacancies on the CDBG Committee (two at-large community members and one alternate at-large member). The City has received applications from five applicants (see Attachment B). All applicants are City residents and are not employed by any human service organizations operating in the Carpinteria Valley.
The current Council Advisory Group term is through January 31, 2027, and staff will begin the biennial (every two-year) recruitment effort for all Council Advisory Groups in December 2026 for the next two-year term. All current appointees will be required to re-apply for their positions at that time. Notice of the current vacancies on all Council Advisory Groups has been posted online and at City Hall in accordance with the Maddy Act.
Under the Council Advisory Group Appointment Process1 adopted by Council via Resolution No. 6346, when the number of applicants exceeds the number of open positions on a Council Advisory Group, the Council will fill out ranking forms to narrow down the list of applicants to the number of open positions. In this case, the City received five applications for three open positions on the CDBG Committee. The forms will be submitted to the City Clerk who will tabulate the results and announce the top-ranked applicant(s) for Council consideration.
The City Council last made appointments to the CDBG Committee on February 3, 2025 via adoption of Resolution No. 6364. See table below for currently filled and vacant positions on the CDBG Committee.
Current Membership of CDBG Committee
Glenn LaFevers (Planning Commission Representative)
VACANT (At-Large Position)
VACANT (At-Large Position)
VACANT (Alternate At-Large Position)
1 https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/6346.pdf.
Appointment to CDBG Committee
August 24, 2026
Meeting Schedule
The CDBG Committee meets as needed.
Attendance and Removal
In the event a member of the board shall not attend two consecutive regular meetings, unless excused by the chairman of the board for good cause, the position of such member shall be deemed to be vacant, and the term of such member terminated, and the mayor notified immediately by the chairman of such termination.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
The City Council has the authority to determine the makeup of the Committee.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No additional funding requested. Minimal staff time to prepare the report is included in the Adopted FY 2026-27 General Fund Budget.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
There are no legal nor risk management considerations presented with this report.
OPTIONS
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6491, approving appointments to the CDBG Committee,
2. Decline to adopt Resolution No. 6491, defer the appointments to the upcoming biennial Council Advisory Group appointment process, and continue recruitment.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
CDBG Committee Applicants
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Resolution No. 6491
Attachment B: Received Applications
Appointment to CDBG Committee
August 24, 2026
Staff contact:
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-4403; [email protected] ___________________________ Signature
Reviewed by:
Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager ___________________________ (805) 755-4400; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by:
Michael Ramirez, City Manager ___________________________ (805) 755-4450; [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 6491
RESOLUTION NO. 6491
A RESOLUTION OF THE CARPINTERIA CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE
FOR THE TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2027
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2006, the Carpinteria City Council established the Community Development Block Grant Committee composed of one member of the Planning Commission, two regular members from the general public at large, and one alternate member from the general public at large; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Committee is needed to assist the City to review funding applications and make recommendations to the City Council on which applications to fund; and
WHEREAS, three vacancies exist on the Community Development Block Grant Committee: two at-large members and one alternate at-large member; and WHEREAS, said vacancies have been duly noticed and advertised as required, and all interested persons have been invited to submit an application for consideration for appointment to fill said vacancies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered persons who have indicated an interest in serving and has recommended that certain persons be appointed to the Community Development Block Grant Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct, and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Carpinteria City Council hereby resolves that the following appointments are approved and confirmed effective August 24, 2026, and that such appointments are to continue in effect, at the pleasure of the City Council, for the term ending January 31, 2027.
APPOINTED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE:
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
Resolution No. 6491
SECTION 3. Committee members shall be subject to the attendance requirements and vacancy provisions set forth in the Carpinteria Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 24th day of August 2026, by the following called vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER:
________________________
Mayor, City of Carpinteria
ATTEST: _____________________________ Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria held the 24th day of August 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
ATTACHMENT B
Received Applications
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 6492 approving the City Council policy titled Naming Policy. Sample Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. 6492 approving the Naming Policy.
BACKGROUND
The City of Carpinteria (City) does not currently have a formal policy establishing consistent criteria and procedures for the naming or renaming of City-owned parks, facilities, open space areas, recreational amenities, and other eligible City Assets.
Historically, naming requests have been considered on a case-by-case basis without an adopted policy to guide the evaluation of proposed names, identify eligible City Assets, establish naming criteria, or define a consistent review and approval process.
On May 11, 20261
, the City Council adopted the City's Donation Policy, establishing procedures for accepting charitable donations made to the City without expectation of recognition or other reciprocal benefit. Also on this agenda is the proposed Sponsorship Policy, which establishes procedures for sponsorships involving financial or in-kind support provided in exchange for temporary sponsor recognition.
On July 27, 20262
, the City Council conducted a Naming Policy Workshop to provide policy direction on the development of a formal Naming Policy. During the workshop, the City Council provided feedback regarding eligible City Assets, naming criteria, recognition of significant donations, and the naming request and approval process. The City Council also directed staff to provide examples of naming policies adopted by other public agencies for reference and comparison. These examples are included as Attachment A to this staff report.
1 https://carpinteriaca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/9/files/agenda/2793 2 https://carpinteriaca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/37/files/agenda/4906 Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 22
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Naming Policy
August 24, 2026
The proposed Naming Policy incorporates the direction provided by the City Council and is now presented for formal consideration and adoption.
While donations, sponsorships, and naming opportunities may all involve community support of City programs or facilities, they serve distinct purposes. Donations may be acknowledged in accordance with the Donation Policy but do not entitle the donor to recognition. Sponsorship recognition is generally temporary and associated with a specific event or program. Naming is a separate honorary designation considered by the City Council under the criteria established in the proposed Naming Policy. While naming recognition may, in limited circumstances, be associated with a significant donation, it is not an entitlement or contractual benefit and remains solely at the discretion of the City Council.
Together, these policies establish a comprehensive and consistent framework governing the City's acceptance of community support while promoting transparency, fairness, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
Accordingly, staff is requesting the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6492 (Attachment B), approving the proposed Naming Policy (Policy) to establish consistent criteria and procedures for the naming and renaming of eligible City Assets.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Policy establishes a consistent and transparent framework governing the naming and renaming of eligible City Assets.
The Policy recognizes that the naming of City Assets provides an opportunity to preserve the history, geography, culture, natural environment, and values of the Carpinteria community while ensuring names remain meaningful, appropriate, and reflective of the public interest.
The Policy establishes:
Definitions related to naming and renaming requests;
Eligible and ineligible City Assets;
Naming criteria for evaluating proposed names;
Procedures for submitting and reviewing naming and renaming requests; Advisory body and staff review responsibilities;
City Council's authority for final approval;
General provisions governing naming recognition; and
The City's authority to modify or remove names when appropriate.
The Policy establishes criteria that may be considered when evaluating naming requests, including:
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Geographic features and location;
Significant historical events, places, and community heritage; Individuals who have made meaningful and lasting contributions to the City; Significant donations that substantially contributed to the creation or enhancement of a City Asset; and
The relationship between the proposed name and the City Asset.
Consistent with City Council direction provided during the July 27, 2026, policy workshop, the proposed Policy:
Identifies specific categories of City Assets eligible for naming; Excludes City Hall, the Carpinteria Community Library (except designated interior rooms or features), public streets, and public art installations from eligibility; Utilizes existing advisory bodies, when applicable, to review naming requests prior to City Council consideration;
Clarifies that naming recognition is honorary in nature and does not constitute an endorsement by the City; and
Preserves the City's discretion to approve, deny, modify, or remove names when determined to be in the City's best interests.
The Policy further clarifies that approval of a name does not create a perpetual right or entitlement. Naming recognition applies only to the approved City Asset and does not automatically transfer if an asset is replaced, reconstructed, relocated, or permanently removed.
Adoption of the Policy provides City Council, staff, advisory bodies, and members of the public with a consistent, transparent, and equitable process for evaluating future naming and renaming requests.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
The proposed action is consistent with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Strategic Plan Goal #1 Enhance Public Outreach, Education, and Transparency.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No additional funding requested. Staff time to prepare the report is included in the Adopted FY 2025/26 2026/27 General Fund Budget.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed Policy has been reviewed
Management.
The Policy establishes objective evaluation criteria, a consistent review process, and clearly defines the City Council's authority regarding the approval, modification, and
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removal of names. The Policy also preserves the City's discretion to determine whether naming recognition remains appropriate over time and clarifies that naming does not create a vested or perpetual right.
OPTIONS
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6492 approving the City Council policy titled Naming Policy . 2. Provide direction to staff and continue the item to a future City Council meeting for further revisions.
3. Do not adopt Resolution No. 6492 and provide alternative direction to staff.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Other Agencies Naming Policies
B. Resolution No. 6492
Staff contact: Jeanette Gant, Director, Parks &
Recreation & Community Services
(805) 755-4449, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805)755-4400, [email protected] ____ _____ Signature Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature
ATTACHMENT A
Other Agencies Naming Policies
RESOLUTION NO. 78 80
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
A PARK NAMING POLICY
P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, parks, public building, and park amenities will be named according to the principles stated herein:
1) Public buildings will be named by their function. For example, a city hall will be called a city hall and a recreation building will be called a recreation building. 2) Park amenities will not be named; however, donors of amenities may be recognized. 3) Parks will be named by their location in the city; either by proximity to a geological feature, location in a subdivision tract, or fronting on a street, such as Morro Rock Park such as Del Mar Park such as Hemlock Park.
Exceptions to these principles:
These places can be named after persons when:
1) The person has been primarily instrumental in obtaining donation of funds or land for the facility. 2) The person donates the land (or funds to purchase the land) and desires to have the facility named in his/her honor.
3) A person has been deceased for more than two years and the City Council believes the persons contribution to the aspect of the City which the facility represents were of such a value to the City that the persons memory should be honored by the naming of the facility.
WHEREAS, these facilities can be named after a governmental fund or grant, if the circumstances are deemed appropriate by City Council (example, the Veterans Memorial Building).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Morro Bay hereby adopts this Park Naming Policy submitted by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
On motion by Councilman Anderson and seconded by Councilwoman Deutsch, the City Council of the City of Morro Bay hereby adopts in its entirety the foregoing proposed resolution on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Anderson, Deutsch, Ward
NOES: Lemons
ABSENT: Dorn
ADOPTED: September 22, 1980
__________________________________________
JOHN LEMONS, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest: _________________________________________ DONALD F. GULUZZY, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT B
Resolution No. 6492
RESOLUTION NO. 6492
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL
2026CC-007-000)
WHEREAS, the City of Carpinteria does not currently have a formal policy establishing consistent criteria and procedures for the naming and renaming of Cityowned parks, facilities, open space areas, recreational amenities, and other eligible City Assets; and
WHEREAS, historically, naming and renaming requests have been considered by the City Council on a case-by-case basis without an adopted policy establishing consistent eligibility criteria, evaluation standards, or review procedures; and WHEREAS, on July 27, 2026 the City Council conducted a public Naming Policy Workshop and provided policy direction regarding eligible City Assets, naming criteria, recognition of significant donations, and the naming request and approval process; and WHEREAS, the proposed Naming Policy incorporates the policy direction provided by the City Council and establishes a consistent, transparent, and equitable process for evaluating future naming and renaming requests; and WHEREAS, the Naming Policy recognizes that the naming of City Assets provides an opportunity to preserve and recognize the history, geography, culture, natural environment, and values of the Carpinteria community while ensuring that naming decisions remain in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of the Naming Policy is in the best interests of the City and will provide clear guidance to the City Council, staff, advisory bodies, and members of the public regarding future naming and renaming requests; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carpinteria as follows:
SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF POLICY
Resolution No. 6492
The
(Policy No. P-2026CC-007-000), attached as Exhibit 1.
SECTION 2. SUPERSEDING CONFLICTS
This resolution supersedes any prior City policy, directive, or administrative guidance to the extent it conflicts with the provisions of Exhibit 1.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 24th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S):
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER(S):
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER(S):
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER(S):
________________________
Mayor, City of Carpinteria
ATTEST:
______________________________ Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria held on August 24, 2026. ______________________________
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
Resolution No. 6492
APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP acting as
City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria
EXHIBIT 1 TO RESOLUTION NO. 6492
The purpose of this policy is to establish uniform guidelines for the naming or renaming of Cityowned land, facilities, parks, open space areas, and other City Assets.
The naming of City Assets provides an opportunity to recognize and preserve the history, culture, geography, natural environment, and values of the Carpinteria community while ensuring names remain meaningful, appropriate, and reflective of the public interest.
City Asset names should reflect the identity, character, or heritage of the Carpinteria community. The City shall evaluate naming and renaming requests in accordance with the criteria and procedures established in this policy. The City Council retains sole discretion to approve, deny, modify, or remove the official name of any City Asset in a manner consistent with this policy.
The naming of a City Asset is honorary in nature and is intended solely as a form of public recognition. Naming shall not be construed as an endorsement by the City of any individual, organization, business, product, or viewpoint.
This policy does not apply to:
Public art;
Sponsorship agreements; or
Memorial benches or plaques.
Pursuant to Government Code §34092, whenever the name of any park or place is adopted, established, or changed by any city or other authority, the city clerk shall promptly forward a
copy of the resolution, order, or other instrument providing for such new name or change of name to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. In addition, the City Clerk shall forward a copy of the same to the postmaster and Fire Chief of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District.
The City Council retains sole discretion over the naming, renaming, and removal of the names of all City Assets.
Approval of a naming or renaming request does not create a vested right or permanent entitlement to the continued use of any name on a City Asset.
In addition, the City may reject any proposed name or remove an existing name that includes or portrays words, phrases, symbols, imagery, or associations that the City reasonably determines are offensive, discriminatory, misleading, harmful, divisive, or otherwise inconsistent with the guiding principles established by this policy.
The City will not permit corporate logos, insignias, or advertising slogans in a naming or renaming of a City facility.
The City may not accept funding as part of a naming or renaming proposal that would create a conflict of interest.
The City Council may, at any time and for any lawful reason, remove, modify, or replace the official name of any City Asset if it determines such action to be in the best interests of the City. if:
The name no longer reflects the guiding principles or intent of this policy; The individual, organization, business, or entity for which the asset is named becomes associated with conduct or activities that the City reasonably determines to be (e.g., conviction of a felony);
New information becomes available that materially changes the appropriateness of the name;
The City Asset is permanently removed, relocated, or demolished; or, The City otherwise determines that removing the name or renaming the asset serves the best interests of the City.
The City shall retain full editorial control over all related signage, which shall adhere to the below criteria.
Signage shall not interfere with public use or routine operations; Be of appropriate size and color within the design scheme of the facility or City Asset; and,
Not detract from surroundings or any interpretive messages.
PROCEDURES
City of Carpinteria Naming / Renaming Request Form
CITY OF CARPINTERIA
NAMING / RENAMING REQUEST FORM
Attachment A to the City of Carpinteria Naming Policy
Instructions: Complete all applicable sections and attach supporting documentation. Requests are reviewed under the City of Carpinteria Naming Policy. Submission does not guarantee approval; the City Council retains final authority.
1. TYPE OF REQUEST
Naming an unnamed City Asset Renaming an existing City Asset
2. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name: _________________________________________________________________________________ Organization / Group (if applicable): ___________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ City / State / ZIP: _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________________________________
3. CITY ASSET AND PROPOSED NAME
City Asset proposed for naming or renaming: _____________________________________________________ Location of City Asset: _________________________________________________________________________ Specific component or feature, if applicable: ___________________________________________________ Current official name (renaming requests only): _________________________________________________ Proposed name: __________________________________________________________________________________
4. BASIS FOR THE REQUEST
Check all that apply:
Location, geography, or natural feature
Significant event, place, or community history
Outstanding individual
Major donation
Other: ______________________________________________
Rationale: Explain the proposed name, its relationship to the City Asset, and how it is consistent with the Naming Policy criteria. Use extra pages as needed. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
City of Carpinteria Naming / Renaming Request Form
CITY OF CARPINTERIA NAMING / RENAMING REQUEST FORM
5. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND COMMUNITY INTEREST
List and attach supporting materials, as applicable (e.g., historical records, photographs, maps, articles, biographies, letters, research, or other relevant documentation): __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Community interest or support: Describe any known community interest, support, or opposition and attach supporting materials, if available. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. REQUESTS HONORING AN INDIVIDUAL
Complete this section if applicable.
Name of individual: _____________________________________________________________ Describe the individual's significant and lasting contributions to Carpinteria and the individual's relationship or connection to the City Asset proposed for naming, if applicable: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. REQUESTS RELATED TO A MAJOR DONATION
Complete this section if applicable.
Donor name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated value of donation / contribution: _____________________________________________________ Describe the significance of the contribution relative to the value, cost, scope, creation, enhancement, or preservation of the City Asset: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. ATTACHMENTS CHECKLIST
Supporting documentation / research Evidence of community interest or support Map or photograph identifying the City Asset, if helpful Additional pages, if needed
City of Carpinteria Naming / Renaming Request Form
CITY OF CARPINTERIA NAMING / RENAMING REQUEST FORM
9. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR RENAMING REQUESTS
Complete this section only for a renaming request. Renaming is considered only under limited circumstances and requires a higher level of justification than naming an unnamed City Asset.
1. Why should the existing name be changed? Describe the compelling reason or significant public or community interest served by the proposed renaming. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Describe what is known about the history, origin, significance, and length of time the existing name has been in use. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Explain why the proposed name has a stronger historical, cultural, geographic, environmental, civic, or community connection to the City Asset than the existing name, if applicable. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Describe any new historical information, changed circumstances, or other significant considerations affecting the appropriateness of the existing name, if applicable. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Could the intended recognition be accomplished by naming a component or feature instead of renaming the entire City Asset? If not, explain why. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submission does not create a right or entitlement to naming recognition and that the City may request additional information.
Applicant Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
11. SUBMISSION
Submit to: City of Carpinteria, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013.
City staff may contact the applicant for clarification or additional documentation. Complete requests will be processed in accordance with the Naming Policy.
FOR CITY USE ONLY
Date Received: Department / Staff Contact:
Request Complete: Yes No Additional Information Requested: Yes No Advisory Body / Review Committee: Review Date:
City Council Date: Final Action: Approved Denied Modified
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Adopt Resolution No. 6493 naming City-owned property (APN 001-180-062) the Vera Bensen Bioswale.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Consider the request to name City-owned property identified as APN 001-180-062 the . Sample Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. 6493, as read by title only, naming City-owned property identified as APN 001-180-
BACKGROUND
The City of Carpinteria (City) received a request from the Carpinteria Open Space Management Advisory Board (COSMAB) to consider naming City-owned property APN 001-180-062, commonly referred to as the Farmer Parcel, the Vera Bensen Bioswale in honor of Vera Bensen.
Earlier this evening, the City Council considered adoption of the City of Carpinteria's Naming Policy. If approved, the proposed naming request has been evaluated consistent with the criteria and procedures established in that policy. If the Naming Policy is not adopted, the City Council may nevertheless consider the proposed naming request under its general legislative authority. This agenda item requests City Council consideration of the specific naming proposal.
At its September 5, 2025, meeting, COSMAB considered a request from Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs to name the property, commonly referred to as the Farmer Parcel, the Vera Bensen Bioswale. Following discussion, COSMAB voted to recommend that the City Council name the property the Vera Bensen Bioswale and forwarded the recommendation to the City Council for consideration.
Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 23
Council Meeting Date: August 24, 2026
Farmer Parcel Naming Proposal
August 24, 2026
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DISCUSSION
Earlier on this agenda, the City Council considered the proposed Naming Policy, which establishes criteria and procedures for the naming and renaming of eligible City Assets. The proposed naming request (Attachment A) has been evaluated using the framework established in the proposed Naming Policy and is presented for the City Council's consideration. Regardless of the proposed policy, the final decision regarding the naming of a City Asset remains within the sole discretion of the City Council.
Description of the City Asset
In 2009, the City acquired the approximately 1.54-acre Farmer Parcel (Attachment B) through a public acquisition effort involving funding from Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs, the City, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The parcel is located north of Carpinteria Avenue and east of Bailard Avenue, across from the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Viola Fields.
Following its acquisition, the property was incorporated into the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and is managed by the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department with advisory input from the COSMAB.
The parcel functions as open space and serves as a seasonal stormwater conveyance and retention area. Stormwater runoff from the Viola Fields parking lot and surrounding areas flows through the parcel before discharging to regional drainage facilities and ultimately to Carpinteria Creek. The site includes a concrete drainage channel that historically conveyed stormwater across the parcel; however, accumulated soil and vegetation have altered the function of the channel over time. Under existing conditions, stormwater is slowed and retained within portions of the vegetated parcel during wet periods, contributing to seasonal wetland conditions.
Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs has described the site as functioning similarly to a bioswale because of its ability to receive, slow, and temporarily retain stormwater within a vegetated area. Citizens has also indicated that, in coordination with former City Parks staff, the parcel has long been envisioned as an opportunity for future enhancement of this function, potentially through restoration or drainage improvements designed to increase stormwater retention while maintaining an appropriate outlet to the regional drainage system. No such improvements are proposed or authorized as part of this naming action.
In addition to its stormwater function, the site provides opportunities for habitat restoration, ecological enhancement, and environmental education.
Farmer Parcel Naming Proposal
August 24, 2026
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Relationship of the Proposed Name to the City Asset
At its September 5, 2025, meeting, COSMAB considered a request from Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs to name the property, commonly referred to as the Farmer Parcel, the Vera Bensen Bioswale. Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs explained that the current informal reference to the property as the Farmer Parcel reflects the surname of the property's former owners and does not describe either the site's present ecological function or its significance within the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve.
The proposed name recognizes Vera Bensen, a local artist, educator, conservation advocate, and co-founder of both the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs. Vera Bensen played a significant role in protecting and preserving open space resources throughout the Carpinteria Valley, including the Carpinteria Bluffs.
existing function as a swale in receiving, slowing, and temporarily retaining stormwater within a vegetated area, as well as the long-term vision expressed by Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs for enhancing the site's stormwater and habitat functions.
Following discussion, COSMAB voted to recommend naming the property the Vera Bensen Bioswale and forwarded its recommendation to the City Council for consideration.
Evaluation Under the Proposed Naming Policy
The proposed Naming Policy identifies several factors for the City Council's consideration when evaluating naming requests, including the relationship between the proposed name and the City Asset, the individual's significant and lasting contributions to the City and community, and the extent to which the proposed name reflects the history, character, and purpose of the City Asset.
Based on the information provided in the naming request, the proposed name is generally consistent with the intent and evaluation criteria contained in the proposed Naming Policy. The proposed name recognizes an individual whose contributions have had a significant and lasting impact on the preservation of the Carpinteria Bluffs and surrounding open space while also reflecting the property's existing stormwater and ecological functions and the long-term vision for the site. Additionally, the request was reviewed by the appropriate advisory body prior to City Council consideration, consistent with the review process outlined in the proposed policy.
The City Council may approve, modify, or deny the proposed name at its sole discretion.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
The proposed naming is generally consistent with the criteria established in the City's Naming Policy, if adopted.
Farmer Parcel Naming Proposal
August 24, 2026
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FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No additional funding requested. Staff time to prepare the report is included in the Adopted FY 2026-27 General Fund Budget.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
There are no significant legal or risk management considerations presented with this report.
OPTIONS
The City Council could choose to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6493, as read by title only, naming City-owned property identified as APN 001-180-
2. Do not adopt Resolution No. 6493 and provide alternative direction to staff.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Members of COSMAB.
Members of Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A Naming Request
Attachment B Aerial Image of City-owned property APN 001-180-062 Attachment C Resolution No. 6493
Staff contact: Jeanette Gant, Director of Parks,
Recreation & Community Services
(805)-755-4449, [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400, [email protected] _____ Signature Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature