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City of Carpinteria
City Council Agenda
Monday, September 28, 2026
Council Chamber, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue,
Carpinteria, CA 93013
4:30 p.m. Closed Session - 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
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 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
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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 Matter
Closed Session Matter
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) : 1 case
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.
Introductions, Proclamations and Presentations
2. Retirement Recognition for Michael Hickey, Part-Time Crossing Guard.
3. 10-Year Service Award to Marysol Smith, Associate Planner.
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.
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4. Sheriff’s Recap
5. 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.
6. City Manager’s Report
Public Comment on Matters Not on the Agenda
This is a time for public comments on matters not otherwise on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The Mayor may establish reasonable regulations for public comment based on the time available and/or the number of persons waiting to speak. Typically, the City Council's practice has been to limit each speaker to three minutes. The audiovisual system in the Council Chamber is not available for speaker use during the general Public Comment period.
The City and the City Council are not responsible for the content of statements made during the public comment period, or the factual accuracy of any such statements.
Consent Calendar
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are normally enacted by one unanimous vote of the City Council. If you wish to speak on a consent calendar item, please do so during the public comment period provided at the beginning of this item.
7. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 14, 2026.
8. Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of September 7, 2026 through September 18, 2026, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.08.150(F).
9. Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of August 4, 2026, through September 7, 2026.
10. Adopt Resolution No. 6497, approving an amendment to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
Administrative Matters
11. Selection of Two Councilmembers to Attend BeachSMART’s Community Meeting on Beach Resilience and Sediment Management in Santa Barbara County on October 1, 2026.
Recommendation: Select two Councilmembers to attend BeachSMART’s Community Meeting on Beach Resilience and Sediment Management in Santa Barbara County on October 1, 2026.
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12. Ratification of City Participation in Regional 2026–27 Winter Storm Preparedness Letter and Update on State of Emergency Proclamation.
Recommendation: (1) Ratify the Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer's signature on the September 18, 2026 regional letter requesting State action related to the 2026–27 winter storm season; and (2) Receive and file an update regarding the September 21, 2026 statewide State of Emergency proclamation and the City's winter storm preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
Public Hearing: None
Consideration of Any Items Removed from Consent Calendar and/or Other Agenda Items Requested to Be Advanced
Matters Continued from Previous Meetings: None
Other Business
13. Economic Vitality Services Agreement with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.
Recommendation: Approve an agreement with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce for a 12 month Economic Vitality Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $30,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, subject to final review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Requires a roll call vote.)
14. Update on Preliminary Review Process for Carpinteria Cultural Foundation’s (CCF) 10- Panel Mural Proposal Following Community Outreach and Requests for Subject Matter Expert Review.
Recommendation: Receive the staff report and presentation and provide direction to staff regarding next steps in accordance with the City’s Public Artwork Policy.
Legislative Update: None
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.
Committee Reports, Inquiries and Other Matters Presented by Councilmembers Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions and organizations. This is also an opportunity for Councilmembers to request information from staff or seek support from fellow Councilmembers for future agenda items.
Attendance of Councilmembers for Future Meetings
Adjournment
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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 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 September 23, 2026 in the City Clerk's Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and on the Internet.
C ertficete of Recog 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 Carpinteria. Since joining the City es a Part-Time Crossing Guard in September L984, you have faithfully served the Carpinteria community with professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment, Through your care and vigilance, you 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. 0n behalf of the City Council, staff, and community, we extend our sincere qppreciation and best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement.
Presented this z9th day of September, 2026
at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria With gra and respect,
Natalia Alarcon, Mayor Michael Ramirez, City Manager
Agenda Section: Presentations
Agenda Item No.: 2
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
Service Award
Presented to
Marysol Smith
In Recognition of ten years of Loyal and Dedicated Service to the City of Carpinteria. 10 Years of Service
20L6-2026
Your service embodies the values of our organization, significantly contributing to our mission and goals, Ieaving a lasting impact on our community.
Thank you for your outstanding service and continued dedication.
Presented this z9th day of September, 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.: 3
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF’S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July & August 2026 Monthly Recap Page 2 of 7
Carp Ave/ Palm Ave (Suspicious Circumstances)
The Reporting Party found a 9mm bullet lodged into the pavement in the crosswalk at Carpinteria Ave and Palm Ave. The bullet was photographed, collected, and later booked into an evidence locker at the Carpinteria Station.
1300 Blk Tomol Dr 381 PC (Possession Nitrous Oxide)
17-Year-Old juvenile was seen acting 019 and turned down a street immediately after seeing deputies. He attempted to change his appearance by taking off his shirt and wrapped it around an unknown item. It was found that the Juvenile was in possession of Nitrous Oxide and was attempting to hide it from Deputies. Juvenile was cite released for violation of PC 381b and a responsible party came to the scene.
**Another case where 3 tanks of Nitrous Oxide found inside vacated hotel room** 400 Blk Linden Av (Stolen Vehicle/Poss Burg Tools/Warrant Arrest) of San Bernadino forced entry into the victim’s 1989 Ford Van and drove away without permission. The Victim saw this occur and called 9-1-1. The Victim provided live updates on the vehicle, which was quickly located by Deputies. A high-risk stop was conducted near the entrance of Carp State Beach campground and was safely taken into custody. He was found to have a warrant from LAPD for 10851 and a warrant from San Bernadino County. A search incident to arrest revealed he was in possession of “bump” keys. was booked on the new charges and his warrants.
** 5 vehicles stolen within past two months**
1018 Casitas Pass (Warrant Arrest)
A male was detained after being reported as checking cars in the parking lot. He ID’d himself with another person’s information, who had no wants or warrants. However, the name on the EBT card he possessed, , had a no-bail PRCS warrant from San Bernardino.
Further records checks and tattoo identification revealed that the detained male was .
San Bernardino advised they would extradite, so was arrested and booked at SBCJ. 400 Blk La Quinta Dr Vandalism
Deputies responded to a bike path behind the above location for reported vandalism. The vandalism was consistent with gang related graffiti. Two juveniles were contacted and found in possession of Marijuana products along with spring loaded knife. Both juveniles were released to parents, and report was sent to Juvenile probation.
SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF’S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July & August 2026 Monthly Recap Page 3 of 7
Linden/Alvarado Possession Narcotics for Sale/Possession of Handgun Deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the area of Linden and Alvarado. During the investigation a meth bong was discovered inside the truck which then led to a probable cause search. This search yielded a loaded handgun in which serial numbers were altered, 2 ounces of meth, 12 pre-packaged packets of suspected methamphetamine, ammunition, more baggies, and a scale. The male suspect was a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a gun and/or ammo). A female suspect claimed to be affected by the flashing lights and said she had a seizure disorder. She was released to medics and transported to the hospital, charges to be filed via complaint. Another female was also in the car and charged with similar offenses.
The vehicle was released to a family member.
5100 Blk Cottage Dr. (Carp) Residential Burglary
Sometime between 12 and 2 pm, an unknown suspect entered through an open window on the right side of the home. The suspect stole a safe with jewelry, about four (4) Louis Vuitton purses valued at $3,000 each. There was no surveillance footage from the victim’s home or adjacent neighbors across the street. A church located behind the residence had surveillance but was only able to see a blurred image of the subject’s head from the fence line. No suspect info at this time.
SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF’S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July & August 2026 Monthly Recap Page 4 of 7
Community Outreach
Chief’s Message
Please remember to call 911 (non-emergency number if it is not critical) immediately for a law enforcement response when crimes are committed, especially when the suspect displays violent behavior.
Non-Emergency Dispatch Number: 805-683-2724
• Stolen Vehicles:
Please remember to lock your doors and do not leave your keys inside your vehicle. Many of these stolen vehicles are crimes of opportunity, where the criminal walks past an unlocked vehicle with the keys inside and without advanced planning, sees an easy target and on the spur of the moment will steal the car.
• Early Morning Joggers:
Dangers- Low Visibility and Vehicles: Running before sunrise means drivers, delivery trucks, and etc. may not see you easily, increasing the risk of getting hit by a car. Sleepy or distracted drivers are a major hazard during dawn hours.
**Be Visible: Wear reflective vests, bright neon clothing, or flashing LED lights and headlamps so drivers can spot you from a distance.
• Nitrous Oxide:
Many tobacco and smoke shops sell nitrous oxide canisters (often called "whippets" or brand names like Galaxy Gas). While legally marketed as culinary tools for making whipped cream, they are frequently bought for recreational inhalation. Due to rising health risks and use by minors, many cities and states are actively banning or restricting these sales in local smoke shops.
SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF’S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July & August 2026 Monthly Recap Page 5 of 7
How Products Appeal to Youth
• Sweet Flavors: Culinary whipped cream chargers and large tanks are sold in youth-friendly varieties like cotton candy and strawberry splash.
• Bright Packaging: Colorful, stylized branding resembles mainstream candy, energy drinks, or vapes rather than traditional kitchen equipment.
• Social Media Trends: Viral videos on platforms like TikTok popularize inhaling the gas ("laughing gas" or "NOS") for a quick high, often using slang or altered tags to bypass content moderation.
• Easy Access: These tanks are widely available online and in local smoke or vape shops, sometimes with minimal age verification. ** 18 years old in California**
SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF’S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July & August 2026 Monthly Recap Page 6 of 7
• E-Bike/Bicycle Safety Update:
Goleta Motor Unit conducted an E-bike/bicycle safety operation where 13 citations were written to minors under 18 years old.
10- no helmet
2- not stopping at a stop sign
1- No license- driving illegal electric motorcycle (towed) **All juveniles are eligible for the Carpinteria Restorative Justice Program where they will attend a free class that focuses on e-bike/bicycle safety and operation.
SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF’S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July & August 2026 Monthly Recap Page 7 of 7
Respectfully,
Chief Rich Brittingham
Rich Brittingham, Lieutenant
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
South County Operations Division-Coastal
City of Carpinteria-Chief of Police Services
805-568-3388 Office
805-566-2166 Fax
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
July 05, 2026 – July 11, 2026
Sunday, 07-05-2026
City of Carpinteria
2153 PC273.6 Nidever Rd/ Via Real Pyle
A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for violation of VC 4000(a)(1). The driver was identified as , he was accompanied by a passenger. Records checked revealed ’s license was suspended for DUI (VC 14601.2(a)). A records check also revealed an active CPO with as the restrained party, with his passenger as the protected party. was arrested for the aforementioned violations and booked at SBJ without incident.
Monday, 07-06-2026
City of Carpinteria
1727 INC Holly Ave / Sandyland Rd (CARP) Pyle
A lifeguard from lifeguard tower 2 reported a bone on the beach. The bone was collected and with assistance from the Coroner’s Office, it likely belonged to wildlife or sea life. The bone was booked for destruction.
1845 019 Carp Ave/ Palm Ave (CARP) Boggess
The reporting party reported he found a 9mm bullet lodged into the pavement in the crosswalk at Carpinteria Ave and Palm Ave. Bullet was photographed, collected, and later booked into an evidence locker at the Carpinteria Station.
0217 CMC 8.20.020 1019 Casitas Pass(CARP) Boggess
I contacted who was sleeping on the ground in between two business buildings located at 1019 Casitas Pass Road, a violation of CMC 8.20.020. had been verbally warned about sleeping in this area on 07-06-2026. I issued a citation for the aforementioned violation and he signed without incident. 1039 PC 148/69 3894 Via Real Goodwin
Deputies responded to a suspect who was reported to have been concealing a firearm on his person. Deputies located the subject and he became uncooperative and physically resisted Deputies attempts to safely restrain him. Deputies sustained scrapes and suspect was transported to SBCH for shortness of breath.
Tuesday, 07-07-2026
City of Carpinteria
0924 065 F 4900 Blk Malibu Dr SQUAD D
Deputies responded to the above location to conduct a probation check on who was known to have an active felony warrant. and his gf were located at the residence and was arrested for the outstanding warrant.
1418 NARC/496 5436 Carp Ave Villegas
Deputies responded to Starbucks for reported trespasser on the property.
Deputies located outside of Starbucks and he was found to be in possession of stolen Levi jeans and a glass meth pipe with residue. was arrested and transported to SBJ without further incident.
1555 10851CVC/466PC/065 451 Linden Av Cole& Centeno
of San Bernadino forced entry into the victim’s vehicle and drove away without permission. The Victim saw this occur and called 9-1-1. The Victim provided live updates on the vehicle, which was quickly located by Deputies. A high-risk stop was conducted near the entrance of Carp State Beach campground and was safely taken into custody. He was found to have a warrant from LAPD for 10851 and a CDCR warrant from San Bernadino County. A search incident to arrest revealed he was in possession of bump keys. was booked on the aforementioned violations and his warrants.
Wednesday, 07-08-2026
City of Carpinteria
2238 065 Ninth St/Linden Av Kammer/Wreede
Deputies contacted two subjects in a vehicle parked on the north-western corner of the abovementioned address. Upon conducting records checks on both male subjects, both had outstanding warrants. was arrested for two in county
misdemeanor warrants and one felony warrant out of Ventura County. The second subject, had a non-extraditable warrant out of Orange County and was released at the scene.
Friday, 07-10-2026
1705 368 / 487 4600 Blk Foothill Rd Trujillo
Deputies responded to the victim having provided over $40,000 in prepaid gift cards to scammers under the belief that she won a 7 million dollar Publisher’s Clearinghouse prize. The victim continues to purchase gift cards and cell phones for the scammers with the hopes of receiving the promised prize. The victim lives alone since her husband died in February. The victim is now behind on her rent other bills and may not have the means to continue supporting herself. The victim did not meet the criteria for gravely disabled. Report will be forwarded to DA’s Office and APS.
Saturday, 07-11-2026
City of Carpinteria
0031 019 4000 Blk Via Real Squad A
The reporting party reported he was stabbed by his baby mother, while he visited her apartment. The reporting party had superficial lacerations to his chest. Deputies contacted the babys mother, her teenage daughter, her daughter’s boyfriend, and a sleeping 3-year-old child at the apartment. She asserted that the reporting party stabbed himself, as he has done in the past, in order to get her in trouble because she will not continue a relationship with him. There
was no evidence of a struggle, the 3-year-old was sound asleep, and the witnesses did not hear any commotion. The reporting party was transported to SBCH by AMR. Report will be forwarded to detectives for follow up.
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
July 12, 2026 – July 19, 2026
Sunday, 07-12-2026
City of Carpinteria
0924 647(h) 1100 Blk Calle Lagunitas Goodwin
Deputy responded to 1100 Blk of Calle Lagunitas and contacted the reporting party who advised me that unknown subjs have been outside her residence at late hours of the night.
No suspect or vehicle description as the time authoring this report. 2111 INC 4610 Carpinteria Ave (CARP) Pyle
Deputies responded to the above address for a custody dispute. The reporting party called to state his ex-wife was late for the custody exchange. Prior to deputies' arrival, the custody exchange took place which upset the three children. The RP desired documentation for his court case in August. Documentation only incident report. 2253 RTF 4400 Blk Carpinteria Ave (CARP) Pyle
Deputies contacted the reporting parties at the above address after they reported that a suspicious vehicle had been slowly driving past the residence on numerous occasions. The RP believed the vehicle was being driven by one of their son’s friends as they had history. The RP stated on one occasion when the vehicle drove by that the son’s friend had pointed a firearm at their residence. Investigation on going, follow up to be handled by patrol. 0014 647(I) PC 1100 Blk Calle Lagunitas (CARP) Boggess
A reporting party called to report that she’d seen a male subject peeking into her bedroom window. Deputies arrived and searched the backyard for the subject but were unable to locate anyone. Deputies canvassed the nearby area, and an offense report was taken. A BOL email was sent to Carpinteria patrol deputies highlighting the incident and requesting frequent patrol of the area. The suspect is still outstanding.
Monday, 07-13-2026
City of Carpinteria
1428 12500VC Linden Ave/5th St Goodwin
A traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for a window tint violation. The driver was found to not have a valid license. He was issued a citation for violation of VC 12500(a). He signed the citation in my presence and was going to have a valid driver come to drive the vehicle away. 1459 647F 4900 Blk Dorrance Wy Villegas
Deputies responded for a reported 415 Verbal. It was determined that no violation occurred. The male subject walked up to the residence while deputies were speaking with the RP. The male
subject showed signs of intoxication and attempted to walk away from Deputies on scene. The male subejct was arrested and transported to Main Jail. 1606 VAI Carpinteria Ave / Linden Ave Goodwin
D1 was stopped behind D2 at a stop light and the car rolled forward into D2. Minor damage was caused to D2 along with minor injury, D2 declined medical treatment.
Wednesday, 07-15-2026
City of Carpinteria
0251 11364 HS, 4462.5 VC1115 Casitas Pass Freedman
Deputies made contact with the subject in the McDonalds parking lot and found in possession of drug paraphernalia and occupying a vehicle with false tabs. She was cited and the vehicle towed.
1918 065-F 1018 Casitas Pass Skall
A male was detained after being reported as checking cars in the parking lot. He ID’d himself as , who was 1129. The name on the EBT card he possessed, , had a no-bail PRCS warrant from San Bernardino. Further records checks and tattoo identification revealed that the detained male was . San Bernardino advised they would extradite, so was arrested and booked at SBCJ.
065-F 4160 Via Real Kammer
was contacted at the Sandyland Reef motel. Was found to have a warrant for her arrest. During a search of her property methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. She was arrested for the warrant and for 11377 HS and 11364 HS. 2305 005 4800 Blk 8
th St Trujillo
Deputies responded to the RP initially reported his wife’s brother, showed up uninvited, was at the front door and refusing to leave. The RP advised that the subject, actually an affair with his wife. Neither requested prosecution. The subject advised that he has been dating the RP’s wife and is in continued communication with her. While the subject was detained for investigation, he received text messages from the wife. The subject was released and admonished not to return to the residence.
Thursday, 07-16-2026
City of Carpinteria
2016 Warrant Arrests Kammer
was arrested for two misdemeanor warrants out of Santa Barbara County.
Saturday, 07-18-2026
City of Carpinteria
0925 459 PC (VEH) 3900 Blk Via Real (CARP) Sanabria
Report taken for 459 to vehicle with a backpack with laptop, keys, ipad and other items taken. AIR tag later same afternoon pinged at a residence While talking to the residence induvial it was discovered that the stolen property was seen in plain view in a vehicle in the
driveway. The vehicle belonged to , who was on active PRCS and out on bail. was unable to be located, but his keys were eventually brought to the scene, and the property was secured and returned to owner. Case forwarded to probation for the probation violations. 1100 594 PC 4400 Blk Via Real (CARP) Brady
Unknown suspect(s) committed a vandalism of an electrical control box at 7-Eleven. The graffiti is gang related and associated with the East Side Travieso’s and South Side 9th St. Carpas. 1802 647(f) PC 5550 Carpinteria Ave (CARP) Pyle/Boggess Deputies responded to Vagabond in for the report of suspicious subjects who were suspected to be under the influence. One subject, was seen pulling on motel room door handles. Upon arrival, deputies contacted and her fiancé, . Open containers were found in plain view in their vehicle, both subjects admitted to consuming alcohol. Both were heavily intoxicated. Both were arrested for PC 647(f).
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
July 19, 2026 – July 26, 2026
Sunday 07-19-2026
City of Carpinteria
0935 459 4800 Blk 8th St Goodwin
Deputies responded for reported 459. An unknown suspect forced entry into the Vic’s residence and did not steal any items. No surveillance has been found at this time. 1251 INC Maple Ave/ Sixth Street C.Cole
Report of hot dog in a vehicle. The vehicle reported to have been at Palm/Sixth St since 07/18 around 2200 hours. Upon arrival, the back window was open and only a pit bull was inside. The vehicle felt warm inside, and the dog was panting heavily. The vehicle was also obstructing the roadway. Deputy Goodwin and I were able to get the dog out of the vehicle and give it water. The vehicle was subsequently towed, and the dog released to the oncall Animal Control on the city's off hours. Dog transported to the Animal Medical Clinic located at 1037 Casitas Pass.
11377, 11364 Boggess
A bike stop was conducted for a violation of CVC 21201(d)(2). The bicyclist, , admitted to being in possession of methamphetamine and consented to a search of his person.
A search of ’s person revealed 12g of methamphetamine and a methamphetamine pipe with a burnt sticky residue inside the bulb. was arrested for violations of HS 11377(a) and HS 11364(a). He was transported and booked at SBJ, and his bike was taken to the Carpinteria Patrol Station and secured for Safekeeping. 0139 CVC 10851 4290 Via Real (CARP) Boggess
The victim called to report that his vehicle was stolen from the Chevron parking lot after he had left it unattended at the air pumps for approximately 5-10 minutes. The victim had no suspect information but stated he observed his vehicle being driven away traveling eastbound on Via Real. The vehicle was submitted into SVS, and a BOL was forwarded to neighboring departments.
Tuesday, 07-21-2026
City of Carpinteria
1417 065 1018 Casitas Pass RD (CARP) Cole
was arrested for two Santa Barbara County misdemeanor warrants. 2352 8.52.050 Santa Ynez overpass (CARP) Harris
was on the Santa Ynez overpass drinking and smoking cigarettes. I did not see him drinking but he admitted it and there was a beer can at his feet. He was, however, smoking and I informed him it was a violation and he asked for a ticket. I obliged and he was cited.
During the contact he did, however, pull out of his pocket one half of a pair of scissors which he said he kept on him for protection. Case submitted to the DA for dirk or dagger possession 21310PC. He apparently was recently released from custody for brandishing a knife on a previous occasion.
1929 015F 5775 Carpinteria Ave(CARP) Pyle
A wallet belonging to an 18-year-old from Castaic, California was turned into at the station.
Attempts to locate a phone number were unsuccessful. The wallet and its contents were booked at the station for safekeeping.
Wednesday, 07-22-2026
City of Carpinteria
1134 8.30.052B 5320 Carp Ave Goodwin
Deputy saw actively smoking a cigarette on the buss bench in front of 5320 Carp Ave. She was issued a citation and released from the scene. 1134 015F 5775 Carpinteria Ave Goodwin
RP responded to the scene to drop off a set of keys he found at St Joe’s Fest. Unknown who the owner is and was booked in evidence for safe keeping.
Thursday, 07-23-2026
City of Carpinteria
0643 Narc Casitas Pall / Via Real (CARP) Mendez
Deputies responded to who was standing outside his vehicle with the emergency flashers on and telling people that there were people in his vehicle with weapons. contacted and deputies discovered was under the influence of drugs and there was nobody in his vehicle. consented to a search of his person, and a baggie of meth was discovered. was taken into custody and was transported to SBJ.
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
July 26, 2026 – August 1, 2026
Sunday 07-26-2026
City of Carpinteria
0841 TRAFF + Bailard Ave/Carp Ave Goodwin
Deputy located a vehicle with a paper plate which came back to another vehicle. A traffic stop followed and the driver was found to be unlicensed, violation of 12500(a) VC. The driver was issued a citation for violations of 12500(a), 16028(a), 4462.5, and 24002(a). A secondary plate was later located and did not belong to the vehicle or suspect; complaint sought for violation of PC 485.
1029 PC 242 5464 Carpinteria Ave Goodwin
Deputy responded for a reported physical altercation. Two elderly females involved were both dementia patients with no recollection of the events. Per staff, the aggressor grabbed the Vic's forearm which caused discoloration but no pain or further injuries. Report taken and sent to DA for review.
1647 14601.1 VC 1500 Blk Myra St R. Hernandez/Centeno
Traffic stop conducted on a vehicle for violations of 5200(a) CVC and 26708 CVC. The driver, was discovered to be driving on a suspended license with service needed. The driver was cited, license was seized, and he was provided with a copy of a DL 310. 1719 PC 487 943 Linden Ave (CARP) Boggess
A female suspect stole $3,629.00 worth of merchandise from Homestead Antiques & Trading Company located on Linden Avenue. The female suspect’s identity is unknown, and she was last seen heading eastbound on Carpinteria Avenue. An Offense report was authored, and the case is suspended pending leads.
Monday, 07-27-2026
City of Carpinteria
1505 647(f) 1002 Casitas Pass (Tyler’s Donuts) Villegas was inside Tyler’s Donuts drinking a soda that she did not pay for. The business owner only wanted to be escorted outside the business and admonished for trespassing. showed obvious signs of being under the influence of drugs. Due to her level of intoxication, was arrested and booked into SBJ.
Tuesday, 07-28-2026
City of Carpinteria
0309 CMC 8.20.020 1115 Casitas Pass(CARP) Boggess
was found sleeping on a public sidewalk in front of McDonalds on Casitas Pass. was sleeping inside a sleeping bag and had all her personal belongings spread out next to her. was issued a citation for the violation of CMC 8.20.020 and she signed without incident.
0330 CMC 8.20.020 Linden Ave/ 5th St(CARP) Boggess
was found sleeping on the ground in front of a public restroom located at Linden Avenue and 5th street. had a blanket over her and had her other personal belongings on the ground next to her. I issued a citation for the violation of CMC 8.20.020 and she signed without incident.
1044 065/69PC 4700 Blk Ninth St (CARP) Squad D
Deputies conducted a warrant service at the above address for subject, During his arrest, kicked Deputy Hernandez twice on his right leg. He was booked at SBJ on his felony warrant and an additional charge of 69PC. 1259 CMC 8.20.020 5351 Carpinteria Middle School (CARP) Cole was found sleeping in public on a blanket in the grass area in front of the middle school, with various items next to him. was cited for the above violation.
Unincorporated County
1102 166(a)(4)PC 3375 Foothill Rd Hernandez/Centeno
The RP called to report that the restrained had violated the civil harassment order on Sunday, 7/26/26. The RP said the Restrained party verbally harassed him and was within the 60-foot radius that is listed in the order. The restrained party denied these claims. Report forwarded to DA’s Office for review.
Wednesday, 07-29-2026
City of Carpinteria
2326 11395 HS 4200 Via Real Sifuentes/Wreede
Probationer was contacted in a vehicle parked in the Vagabond North parking lot. A probation search yielded a gram of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. was booked into SCBJ.
Friday, 07-31-2026
City of Carpinteria
1118 hrs Found Property Sandyland Reef Inn (carp) Villegas Staff reported finding three tanks of Nitrous inside one of the vacated guest rooms. The tanks were booked at 39.
0057 hrs 11377 4200 Via Real Sifuentes/Wreede
Three parties were contacted in the motel parking lot and found in possession of meth and paraphernalia. Parties were cite released at the scene.
Saturday, 08-01-2026
City of Carpinteria
1405 459PC,242PC 4401 Via Real Villegas/Mendez/Green
The suspect, , tried to pass a fake $100 bill at Risdon’s 76. The owner tried to detain the suspect as he called 911. The suspect pushed the owner out of the way and fled on foot. He was found walking on El Carro and arrested for 459 PC and 242 PC. 1507 OAA Carp State Beach Mendez/Green
A 6-year old went missing at Carp State Beach. We responded to assist along with Park Rangers. The child was found and had gotten lost on the way back to the beach from their campsite.
1933 CVC 10853/ PC 488 5400 Blk Cameo Rd(CARP) Boggess
Reporting party called to report that an unknown subject came onto his driveway and rummaged through his unlocked vehicle at 0315 hours on 08-01-2026. The unknown subject took a child’s diaper bag which was later found in the walkway between Cameo Rd and Via Real. An offense report was taken, and the case is suspended pending leads. 2045 CVC 20002(a) 600 Linden Avenue(CARP) Boggess
Victim called to report she was traveling northbound on Linden Ave when she was rear ended while stopped at the stop sign located at Linden Ave/ 7th Street. Victim was unable to provide any suspect driver description and stated the Suspect was last seen driving his vehicle northbound on Linden Avenue through the Ogan stoplight. A TC report was taken and follow up will be handled by patrol.
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
August 02, 2026 – August 08, 2026
Sunday 08-02-2026
City of Carpinteria
1416 594 PC 1115 Casitas Pass (CARP)
Deputies responded to Kim's Market to meet with the RP victim, who works at McDonald's, who reported her $187 tire was slashed at work between 1700-0030 hours the prior night. The victim's boyfriend, who also works at McDonald's, believed that the unknown subjects had possibly slashed the victim's tire due to a verbal altercation he had on his ten-minute break at the McDonald's where the subjects had seen him get in his gf’s vehicle. Both the victim and her boyfriend are trying to retrieve surveillance video from their manager. Follow-up handled by patrol.
1816 VAN Carp / Reynolds(CARP)
Two vehicles were involved in a traffic collision on Carpinteria Avenue near the Reynolds offramp. All vehicle occupants were cleared by AMR/ Fire at the scene. Only one vehicle had to be towed away from the scene. Both parties exchanged information and a TC report was authored.
2305 Narc 4400 Blk Carp Ave (CARP)
During a report of a vehicle parked in a red zone, the vehicle was found to be occupied. While contacting the driver, a folded dollar bill was observed in the center console. He admitted the bill contained meth, which was confirmed. He was cited for possession of a controlled substance and given a parking ticket for being in a red zone.
Monday, 08-03-2026
City of Carpinteria
0708 CMC 8.20.020 1114 Casitas Pass (CARP)
was observed sleeping with a blanket and various personal items around her, in front of the old IHOP. Subsequently, she was issued a citation. 0749 496(A)PC Et. Al 1002 Casitas Pass Road
was contacted and discovered to be on active county probation. A search of ’s property was conducted, and a used glass pipe was found along with four articles of clothing with security tags still attached. was arrested for violations of 11364(A)H&S, 496(A)PC and 1203.2(A)PC. He was transported and booked into SBJ. Probation Officer was contacted. 1109 015F 5885 Carpinteria Avenue (CARP)
A bike had been reported to be leaning against the post in front of T Time for three days. I spoke with an employee at T Time, and he did not know who it belonged to. I collected the bike and booked it at the Carpinteria Station for safekeeping.
1127 065 850 Linden Avenue (CARP)
The suspect, , was contacted by deputies and found to have an active warrant for misdemeanor offenses. He was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.
Tuesday, 08-04-2026
City of Carpinteria
0730 8.20.020-CMC 1114 Casitas Pass Road
Deputies observed subject, , sleeping in front of the old IHOP on Casitas Pass Road. was contacted and informed of the illegal camping municipal code for Carpinteria. had a stroller with various items in it, as well as sleeping blankets. was issued a citation for being in violation of 8.20.020-CMC-illegal camping. 2221 29800/30305/11378. Linden/Alvarado (CARP)
While working Carp OT patrol, Deputy Hernandez conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the area of Linden and Alvarado. During the investigation a meth bong was discovered inside the vehicle which then led to a probable cause search. This search yielded a loaded hand gun whose serial numbers were scratched off, 2 ounces of meth, 12 pre-packaged packets of suspected methamphetamine, ammunition, more baggies, a scale. The male suspect ( is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing gun and/or ammo). was released to the medics and transported to the hospital, charges to be filed via complaint. was also in the car and charged with similar offenses. Car was released to ’s family per his request.
Wednesday, 08-05-2026
City of Carpinteria
1225 INC 4410 Via Real (7-11)
“ ” reported a vehicle (passenger side mirror) hit him in the left arm while reversing out of a parking stall at 7-11. Video footage obtained from 7-11, and it appeared as though “ ” walked into the vehicle. did not remain on scene, sounded HBD on the phone, and did not provide additional info needed for report. A TLO check on the phone number he called in on did not come back to a .
1515 647(f)PC/148PC 5420 Carpinteria Ave
Multiple RPs called about a woman disturbing and threatening passersby near US Bank.
Subject, , contacted inside American Indian Health Services Clinic and found to be intoxicated. She was arrested and booked at SBJ.
Thursday, 08-06-2026
City of Carpinteria
0647 415D 1200 Blk Craven Ln
Deputies responded to a reporting party who called 911 because her friend was banging on the door and she wanted him to leave. When Deputies arrived, she stated he struck her, then changed her story several times. He later stated she bit him while he was trying to prevent her from self-harm. No one wanted prosecution and he left the residence. 1805 602, 148, 243(b) 4100 Blk Via Real
Sandyland Reef Inn staff called to report an aggressive female guest disturbing at the motel and wanted her removed. When deputies approached, the intoxicated female, , and a male, , refused commands to stop, went into a room and closed the door behind them, then closed the curtains. Motel staff wanted both to be evicted and were waiting to then provide deputies with a key. They refused repeated commands to open, so deputies opened the door with the key, but the security latch was engaged, which they would not open. Instead, they pushed the door shut against the deputy’s foot, so he moved it and allowed the door to close. The door was reopened with the key, and they again pushed against the door, so this time it was kicked in. Both and were then taken into custody and booked at SBCJ.
Friday, 08-07-2026
City of Carpinteria
0714 459 /11364 5585 Carp Ave. (Casa Del Sol)
unlawfully entered a vacant Motel Room through the bathroom window and remained in the bathroom with the door locked. Motel Staff found her in the bathroom while staff were conduction a maintenance evaluation of the room. refused to leave and was ultimately arrested by responding deputies. was also in possession of a glass pipe containing suspected methamphetamine inside.
Saturday, 08-08-2026
City of Carpinteria
0851 5150 Carp State Beach (Ash/Sandyland)
Earlier in the morning, Deputies responded for a 415-noise complaint at 4700 Blk Ninth St. The disturbing party was yelling and breaking things at the location. The subject quieted down when asked by deputies and his mother arrived to calm him down further. She later called and said they were at the beach, and he was now making suicidal statements. Deputies arrived and detained him, with some minor struggle. CIT3 arrived and placed him on a 5150.
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
August 9, 2026 – August 15, 2026
Sunday 08-09-2026
City of Carpinteria
1027 065 451 Linden Avenue
The suspect, , was known to have 4 active misdemeanor warrants for her arrest. was seen sitting on a bench at the above location. was arrested and transported to SBJ without further incident.
1433 005 1400 Blk Eucalyptus Street
Deputies responded for a keep to peace. The reporting party and her husband are going through a divorce. While on scene both parties had made mention of history of domestic battery. I gave both parties my card with a case number. Report to follow. 2106 VAI 5700 Blk Via Real (CARP)
Deputies responded to the above location for a vehicle accident. Driver 1 was distracted by her cellphone and rear-ended Driver 2 at the stop sign at the intersection of Via Real and Via Linda.
Information was exchanged, and Driver 2 was transported to the hospital by AMR after she complained of neck and back pain. Documentation only, incident report.
Monday, 08-10-2026
City of Carpinteria
0650 CMC 8.20 Linden/Sandyland RD (CARP)
was observed sleeping/camping in public. has already been advised of the municipal code. Subsequently was issued a citation. 1836 PC 245 6100 Blk Carpinteria Ave (CARP)
Ventura County Sheriff’s Dispatch called to advise that victim was at Ventura County Medical Center for treatment after he was assaulted by an unknown suspect near the above location with a golf club. The hospital was contacted and relayed to deputies that the victim did not want to speak with law enforcement and didn't desire documentation or prosecution. The victim sustained a laceration to his ear, and scratches on his forearm from the assault. Incident documented, victim requests no prosecution.
Tuesday, 08-11-2026
City of Carpinteria
1527 Warrant Santa Ynez / Via Real (CARP)
was contacted when observed standing outside a p/u truck parked next to a red curb and fire hydrant. A records check of came back with an outstanding
warrant. was arrested for the warrant. While being searched incident to arrest, had a Sabre pepper spray container in his left pants pocket. was in violation of his probation for 22810(a) PC – Unlawful possession of pepper spray.
Wednesday, 08-12-2026
City of Carpinteria
0306 CMC 08.20.020 1023 Casitas Pass (CARP)
was contacted in the breezeway next to the above location, after he was observed sleeping/camping in public. has already been advised of the municipal code, provided with resources and had been issued a citation in the past. Subsequently was issued a citation.
2200 23152(a)/(b),21460(a),22108 Linden Av/Fifth St (CARP) While traveling northbound on Linden Avenue, I observed a light-colored vehicle cross over the double yellow lines (21460(a)VC) on two occasions and fail to signal within 100 feet (22108 VC) before turning left onto Fifth Street. I conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver, identified as . During the contact, displayed objective signs
and symptoms of alcohol intoxication. I conducted a DUI investigation, including Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). I determined he was driving under the influence of alcohol and arrested him for CVC 23152(a). consented to a chemical breath test, which resulted in BAC readings of 0.14% and 0.13%. He was also arrested for CVC 23152(b). 0207 VAI Carpinteria Av/Maple Av (CARP)
Deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover at the intersection of Carpinteria Av and Maple Av. Upon arrival at the scene, the vehicle, was found upside down with extensive front end damage. It appeared the vehicle had collided into a tree at a high rate of speed. Upon checking inside the vehicle there were no occupants, but there was blood visible on the street indicating the occupant(s) extricated themselves from the vehicle and were injured. Upon checking the surrounding area, no injured subjects were found. The R/O of the vehicle was addressed in Carpinteria. However, upon contacting the residents they stated the R/O had not lived there in years. The vehicle was removed by Loves Towing. Follow up to be conducted by patrol.
1030 664/487(b)(1)PC 6075 Casitas Pass Rd (Carp)
Unknown suspects attempted to steal 9 boxes of avocados from the "La Rosa de Castilla" orchard. The value of the avocados was more than $400. This was a violation of 664/487(b)(1) PC-Theft of farm products over $250. No suspect information is available.
Frequent patrol of the area to be completed.
Thursday, 08-13-2026
City of Carpinteria
0822 459 4900 Blk Sawyer (Carp)
The RP called to follow up on a case taken by nightshift. The victim’s home was tented for fumigation and unknown suspects attempted to break into the home while the poison was inside. Nothing was known taken, as the suspects did not appear to complete the burglary.
Investigation ongoing.
Friday, 08-14-2026
City of Carpinteria
1240 372 PC (Public Nuisance) 1025 Casitas Pass Rd.
was seen sleeping at a public lunch table with all of her belongings nearby. She was prohibiting the public from usage of the eating area. She has been warned on multiple prior occasions for the same behavior. A court date was set for 09/23/26, the same court date for her other violations.
2005 11550(a)HS,11350(a)HS 500 Blk Foothill Rd
I contacted and at the residence in
Carpinteria regarding illegal camping. stated he was on probation and consented to a search of his person and property. displayed signs consistent with controlled substance use, including dilated pupils that did not react to light. displayed signs consistent with controlled substance use, including an extremely elevated pulse and pinpoint, non-reactive pupils. During the investigation, suspected narcotics were located inside 's backpack. stated a gray bag within her backpack belonged to . initially denied knowledge of the bag but later admitted at Sheriff's Headquarters that the gray bag belonged to him and took ownership of it. Additional suspected narcotics were located with 's wallet and driver's license. Both and consented to controlled substance influence evaluations and provided urine samples. Based on the investigation, both were arrested for HS 11350(a) and HS 11550(a).
Saturday, 08-15-2026
City of Carpinteria
1330 647(f) 5
th/Linden Ave (Carp)
Deputies responded to a female urinating outside and taking off her clothing on the 500 block of Linden Ave. She was found intoxicated and laying on the RR tracks near 5th and Linden. She was arrested for 647(f) and transported to jail.
1200 372 PC Vallecito/Carpinteria Av (CARP)
caused 3 calls for service in less than 24 hours regarding her illegal camping and littering. She left food out in the open attracting bugs and making a city bench unusable and partially blocking a sidewalk with property. She was unable to be located once her actions were deemed to be a public nuisance. Case sent to DA.
1740 005 1000 Blk Casitas Pass Rd (Carp)
Reporting party requested documentation for a civil issue between her late brother and his landlord. An incident report was authored.
1816 594(B)(2)(A) PC. 4400 Blk El Carro Ln (Carp)
The victim requested documentation for a water bottle that was thrown at his house and a small crack on the windshield of his vehicle. He located a small rock resting on his windshield wiper that he believed was thrown at his vehicle and caused the small crack, in violation of 594(B)(2)(A) PC. The victim believes it is a group of teenage boys that is responsible for throwing objects at his house and vehicle. There was a prior documenting other objects being thrown at his house.
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
August 16, 2026 – August 22, 2026
Sunday 08-16-2026
City of Carpinteria
1513 TRAFF 8
th St / Linden Ave
The suspect was seen driving through a red light, violation of CVC 21453(a). A traffic enforcement was conducted, and the suspect was found to lack several required documents to operate a motor vehicle. The suspect was issued a citation for violations of CVC 21453(a), 12500(a), 16028(a), and 4000(a)(1). The suspect signed the citation in my presence and was released at the scene. The vehicle was towed pursuant to CVC 22651(P). 2036 TRAFF Carpinteria Ave / Maple
A traffic enforcement stop was conducted for displaying an illegible/ unproperly maintained rear license plate, a violation of CVC 5201(a). The driver was also found to be driving without a driver’s license, a violation of CVC 12500(a). The driver was cited for the violations, and his vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.
Monday, 08-17-2026
City of Carpinteria
2200 530.5/470/496 4900 Blk Malibu Dr
While serving a warrant for , deputies discovered known stolen property and fraudulent checks during a subsequent probation search. Follow up to be conducted.
Tuesday, 08-18-2026
City of Carpinteria
0905 022 1400 Blk Eucalyptus St
The suspect was sound asleep with a white Modelo can in his hand. He was found to not be 647F and was issued a citation for CMC open container.
2332 11350(a) HS HWY 101/Santa Monica Offramp
A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle admitted to having a small amount of cocaine. The cocaine was seized and the driver was issued a citation for 11350(a) HS.
Wednesday, 08-19-2026
City of Carpinteria
2005 182, 20002, 148, 4462.5 5096 Carp Ave
A 20002 occurred at American Supreme Gas. A witness called to report this, and while they were on the phone with 911, the vehicle returned to exchange info with the other party. During the investigation, the person who returned, , admitted that someone else
had actually been driving the vehicle. The vehicle fled, turned down Walnut Ave, the driver got out and left, and returned to the scene to exchange info as if he were the driver. was arrested for 182 PC and 148 PC. The truck returned in was registered to someone else and had false reg tabs and a PNO on file. The driver’s identity was unconfirmed at this time. The plate was confiscated as evidence and truck towed.
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
August 23, 2026 – August 29, 2026
Sunday 08-23-2026
City of Carpinteria
1022 065 4700 Blk Carp Ave (CARP)
was contacted and arrested for his misdemeanor warrant. 1256 PC 646.9 1300 Blk Trieste Lane
In late May of this year, the subject began contacting his neighbor/victim. In summary, these contacts led the victim to make significant lifestyle changes, such as installing cameras and being afraid to go on her walks outside for fear of encountering the subject. 1651 Narcan Deployment 1500 Blk Linden Ave
Deputies responded with Fire and Medics to assist on a reported overdose inside a vehicle on the side of the road. Deputy Centeno was first on scene and found the unresponsive subject in the front passenger seat. The subject was not breathing and had a faint pulse. Deputy Centeno ascertained the subject had likely overdosed on fentanyl and deployed a dose of Narcan which had the desired effect. Shortly thereafter, the subject started breathing again right as Fire and AMR arrived on scene. The subject recovered yet refused transport to the hospital.
Medics left the subject in the care of the RP with the consent of the on-duty ER physician.
Monday, 08-24-2026
City of Carpinteria
1509 PC 647(f) 1000 Casitas Pass RD
During a call for service, was found to be publicly intoxicated and made threats to the bus driver. also delayed my investigation by not providing his name until we arrived at the jail.
1701 019 1000 Blk Casitas Pass Rd
The RP received a second handwritten letter on her vehicle windshield from subject. In the first letter that she found on 8/12, the subject said he had a crush on the RP for about a year and had been watching her. He identified that the RP lived alone and did not have a male partner.
The second letter that she found today was the subject apologizing for how he may have come off in the initial letter. Prop management was notified and said the subject does not live at the complex. The subject’s now deceased brother used to be a maintenance worker and was a tenant at the complex. The subject came to Carp to live with brother and be his caretaker. At this time, it is unknown where the subject is staying but he is not a tenant at Shepard Place. 1939 INC 1000 Blk Casitas Pass Rd (CARP)
Reporting party stated a female subject entered the CVS in Carpinteria and may have taken items from the store. The reporting party was uncertain if a shoplifting occurred but recognized the female subjects from prior shoplifting incidents. Incident only.
2024 Stolen vehicle recovered 1300 Blk Linhere Dr(CARP) RP called to report a suspicious vehicle that was parked in front of his house, and a female exited the vehicle and put a car cover over it. RP thought it was suspicious and said the female that exited the vehicle did not live in the area. He sent me a video of the female and included the plate of the vehicle. I ran the vehicle and it came back stolen out of Simi Valley.
The RO of the vehicle sent his friend and girlfriend to pick it up and drive it back for him since he was out of town on business. When the girlfriend and friend arrived, I showed them the video, and they immediately identified the female. Additional follow up to be handled by patrol for additional charges against the female.
Wednesday, 08-26-2026
City of Carpinteria
0033 451(c) Carpinteria Creek
The subject lit a fire in his underground transient encampment to smoke out a rodent inside.
The fire got out of control, fully engulfing his encampment, and started spreading to the nearby vegetation. E61 responded and was unable to extinguish the flames with a full truck of water, therefore E62 responded to assist. Report forwarded to DA for complaint review.
Thursday, 08-27-2026
City of Carpinteria
0730 10851VC 100 Blk Ash Rd(CARP)
Deputies responded to an attempt to contact the owner of a vehicle to find out if they knew where their vehicle was. Ventura Sheriff’s called stating they had it stopped near Lake Casitas.
Owner contacted confirmed stolen and stolen vehicle report taken. Info passed along to VSO owner put into contact with VSO.
2305 288(a) PC, 287(b)(1) PC Carpinteria Ave (Carp)
A report authored by the Stockton Unified School District Police was forwarded to us regarding the above alleged crimes that occurred in Carpinteria several years ago. The report was forwarded to detectives.
Friday, 08-28-2026
City of Carpinteria
1239 PC 594(b)(1) 4200 Blk Carpinteria Ave (Carp)
RP reported mailboxes were vandalized on 08-17-26 with damages costing approximately $9,857.41 in repairs, a violation of PC 594(b)(1). Case suspended pending further leads.
Saturday, 08-29-2026
City of Carpinteria
1958 23152(a/b) 800 Blk Linden Ave
Deputies contacted who was driving her vehicle when she crashed into the wall of a building. After SFST’s, was arrested for DUI and submitted to a breath test. was
booked for violation of sections 23152(a/b) VC. The vehicle was released to the registered owner, ’s father, at the scene.
2209 647(f) PC 4400 Blk Carpinteria Ave (CARP)
Deputies responded to a call for a family disturbance. Deputies met all the parties involved out on the street in front of their residence. The subject causing a disturbance, , was found to be intoxicated to the point he was unable to care for himself. He was arrested for 647(f) PC and booked into SBJ.
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
August 30, 2026 – September 5, 2026
Sunday 08-30-2026
City of Carpinteria
0755 10851 5500 Blk Cameo Rd (Carp)
The victim left the truck’s key fob inside his truck, which was parked in the driveway of his residence, and an unknown suspect stole it sometime during the night. The truck contained some of the victim’s construction tools.
At about 1258 hours, an RP reported a suspicious vehicle parked on Lomita Lane with the windows down – it was the stolen truck. The victim responded and took possession of the truck. The keys and tools were not recovered.
1047 PC 488 5200 Blk El Caro Lane
The reporting party reported her vehicle keys along with other various keys had been stolen out of her vehicle. The estimated value of the keys was $500.00. No suspect information currently.
1258 INC Lomita Lane/ Via Real
While handling an unrelated call for service, a neighbor from Lomita Lane handed me used meth pipes and unused syringes which she claimed to belong to her ex-boyfriend and demanded we arrest him. The paraphernalia were disposed of in a sharps container.
Monday, 08-31-2026
City of Carpinteria
0026 hrs 459 PC 1036 Casitas Pass Rd
Deputies responded to an alarm activation at CVS in Carpinteria. Two subjects were seen on security footage attempting to get into the rear storage room door with a crowbar. Shortly after arrival, deputies detained , who was riding his bike towards CVS and matched the description of one of the subjects. While was being interviewed, other deputies checked the immediate area for additional subjects and discovered an open door to the rear of Fantastic Sam’s. A search was conducted of Fantastic Sam’s, the door was secured, and a voicemail message was left for the party responsible.
CVS’s responsible party responded out and was able to provide deputies with the store’s security camera footage. The footage showed two unidentified subjects pry open the rear storage door, then showed joining the two unidentified subjects. walked into the storage room and took a bottle of detergent. identified one of the subjects. was arrested for Burglary, Conspiracy, Possession of Stolen Property, and Health and Safety Code violations discovered during a search. While was being booked into
SBJ, deputies conducted an area check for identified subjects and the other unidentified subject but were unsuccessful. Follow-up will be handled by patrol. 1402 hrs 459 PC 5100 Blk Cottage Dr. (Carp)
Residential burg: Sometime between 1200 to 1400 hours, an unknown suspect entered through an open window on the right side of the home. The suspect stole a safe with jewelry, about four purses. There was no surveillance footage from the victim’s home or adjacent neighbors across the street. A church located behind the residence had surveillance but was only able to see a blurred image of the subject’s head from the fence line. We are currently waiting for surveillance footage from a home on a street facing directly towards the burglarized residence on Cottage Dr.
2049 PC12500(a)(1) Aragon Dr/Santa Ynez Ave (CARP)
Deputies contacted the subject after he was seen blocking traffic due to a disabled vehicle.
Deputies assisted in moving the vehicle. After running his information through dispatch, deputies were notified he had an expired driver's license. He was cited and released. 2200 Abandoned Property Carp Ave/Carp Creek
During a patrol of the creek, located abandoned property consisting of scrap metal fashioned into weapons and potential burglary tools. Booked for destruction at Carp station.
Tuesday, 09-01-2026
City of Carpinteria
1440 VAN Fifth Street/Elm Ave (CARP)
Driver 1 was driving his vehicle approximately two miles per hour in the Amtrak parking lot. They were traveling westbound to park in the shade. Driver 1 was blinded by the sunlight and struck a parked car's bumper, causing minor damage. The owner of the damaged parked car was also the reporting party. Both parties exchanged information, and a report will be written because Driver 1’s registration has been expired since 2021 and is also suspended. 2353 NARC 3600 Blk Via Real (CARP)
contacted at McCormix Gas Station after he was observed charging his e-bike battery. During the contact, admitted to being in possession of narcotics. A consent search was done which revealed suspected methamphetamine and meth pipe. was arrested and transported to SBJ without incident.
Wednesday, 09-02-2026
City of Carpinteria
0023 CMC 8.20.020 Carpinteria Ave / Walnut (Carp)
was found sleeping on the sidewalk near a public bench. was inside a sleeping bag with all her personal belongings next to her. was cited for the violation of CMC 8.20.020 and she signed without incident.
Thursday, 09-03-2026
City of Carpinteria
1202 10851 VC 5700 Blk Villa Real
The reporting party reported that her vehicle was stolen from her carport. Her car was left unlocked with the windows down and the keys inside. No suspect information. 1634 488 5700 Blk Villa Real
The reporting party reported that she left her car unlocked and her purse was stolen with cash, 5 credit cards, DL, and her debit card inside. The unknown suspect(s) made two transactions using one of her visa cards.
Friday, 09-04-2026
City of Carpinteria
1032 460D PC 400 Blk Sea View Rd
The reporting party was called to make a report that he was a victim of a cyber-attack that resulted in him losing an amount in Crypto currency.
1050 hrs 21310 PC 1117 Casitas Pass Rd
was contacted at the above address, where he was discovered to have a knife sheathed on his belt. The knife was not retained and was completely concealed by ’s shirt. was arrested for 21310 PC.
Saturday, 09-05-2026
City of Carpinteria
1030 518 PC 5400 8
thStreet
Deputies conducted follow up on an allegation that a domestic violence suspect made. Deputies learned that had extorted his wife who he is currently separated. Deputies were provided with video evidence to support the extortion and was arrested.
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
September 6, 2026 – September 12, 2026
Sunday 09-06-2026
City of Carpinteria
1016 647(f) PC 800 Blk Holly Ave
was causing a disturbance near Ninth St and Holly Ave. Upon contact, he showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs to the point where he was unable to care for his safety. was arrested for 647(f) and booked at SBCJ. 2110 166.4 5700 Via Real (CARP)
Deputies responded to the San Roque Mobile Home Park regarding a reported restraining order (R/O) violation. Deputies contacted the reporting party (RP), who stated the suspect parked in front of the residence to drop off his sister’s son. RP advised child’s grandmother has an active restraining order against the suspect. This was a violation of the R/O as the suspect must be 150 yards away from grandmother.
Monday, 09-07-2026
City of Carpinteria
0412 CVC 23222(a) Dump Rd
Vehicle stopped for broken license plate light. Consensual search of vehicle led to two open containers of alcohol discovered. Both passenger and driver claimed one each, and both were cited.
1027 12500 / 4000(a) vc Aragon Dr / Santa Ynez
The driver was stopped for driving a vehicle with expired tags. The driver was unlicensed and his vehicle was not registered. The driver got cited for 12500 and 4000(a) VC. Vehicle was left parked on the street and driver was advised to have someone with a driver license to drive the vehicle.
1347 PC 484 1000 Blk Bailard Ave
Victim's boyfriend left the victim's laptop in her vehicle on Saturday, 09/05/2026. On 09/07/2026 at approximately 1100 hours, the victim found her vehicle's door unlocked, paperwork from the center console on the floorboard, and a bag of quarters missing. The victim called her boyfriend and discovered he had also left her laptop in her vehicle, and he could not remember if he had left the door unlocked. The victim desired prosecution for the theft, and at the time of this report, there is no suspect information.
Tuesday, 9-8-2026
City of Carpinteria
0827 TC Santa Monica / Via Real
Van vs e-bike. Van was travelling westbound on Via Real when it slowed down and began making a right turn into the Chevron gas station. While turning right, a Juvenile on an e-bike who was also traveling westbound on Via Real in the bike lane, continued straight and struck the van near the front right fender. While still attempting to avoid the van, the Juvenile accidentally accelerated the e-bike causing him to hit a tree near the west lawn area of the Chevron parking lot. Juvenile had minor injuries and was seen by medics who transported him to SB Cottage Hospital for observation.
0905 647(h) 4700 Blk Sterling Way
was seen prowling on Sterling Way trying to open doors and side gates. The R/P saw go to the back of one of the residences. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate . was described wearing a black sweater with the white Playboy logo on the back of the sweater. was located on Santa Monica and Venice with the sweater. was positively identified by the reporting party. also made comments that suggested he was in the area at the time of the crime. We believe that might have been involved in prior prowling incidents that occurred a few nights before. was arrested and charged with prowling.
1613 CMC 9.70 “Thunderbowl”
Deputy noticed a man urinating in public next to the cul-de-sac of Carpinteria Ave, the man entered a vehicle with no front plate and drove away. He was subsequently stopped and cited for public urination.
2042 14601.2 CVC 5600 Carpinteria Ave (Carp)
Traffic stop conducted for a driver’s side taillight out. Driver was found to be driving on a suspended license. The driver was cited for CVC 24252(a)(1) and CVC 14601.2 and he signed without incident. The vehicle was driven away from the scene by a licensed driver. 2221 12500 CVC HWY101 South/ Carp Ave (Carp)
Traffic stop for speeding on freeway, a violation of CVC 22349(a). The driver was found to be operating vehicle without a license, a violation of CVC 12500(a). Driver was cited for the aforementioned violations and he signed without incident. The driver’s vehicle was driven away from the scene by a licensed driver.
Wednesday, 9-9-2026
City of Carpinteria
0543 647(h) PC 4900 Blk El Carro Ln
was arrested for prowling on the 4900 Blk of El Carro Ln, Carpinteria, CA. has an extensive criminal history and pretrial probation for multiple crimes. A bail enhancement was granted, and he was arrested and booked into SBJ.
0849 hrs NARC 1100 Blk Casitas Pass Rd
Deputies were called to McDonalds for a subject, . Deputies contacted at the intersection of Via Real and Casitas Pass where attempted to dispose of a methamphetamine pipe in the bushes. was arrested for 11364 HS and, during a search
incident to arrest, a small baggie of methamphetamine was discovered in his personal belongings.
0008 647(f) 1000 Blk Casitas Pass Rd
contacted at the south end of the Shepards Place Plaza parking lot. was rolling around on the ground next to an empty 375ml bottle of Taaka Vodka. found to be so intoxicated that he could not safely care for himself. was subsequently arrested and booked into SBJ without issue. 1400 – 2000 hrs Carp City E-bike/Bicycle safety operation OT authorized by Carpinteria for Goleta Motor Unit to conduct E-bike/Bicycle safety operation:
13 citations total
10 cites for no helmet
2 cites for not stopping at a stop sign
1 for riding an illegal electric motorcycle (12500 VC)
*All juveniles are eligible for the Carpinteria Restorative Justice Program, where they will attend a free class that focuses on e-bike/bicycle safety and operation.
Thursday, 09-10-2026
City of Carpinteria
1407 243(e)(1) 1100 Blk Casitas Pass Rd
RP called in to report that she had punched/slapped her ex-boyfriend on the shoulder at their weekly child exchange site. A video recording was provided of the incident. The report will be filed and sent to the DA for review.
1521 273.5 5800 Blk Via Real
The subject and his partner, Victim 1, work together at a Nursery. During an argument between the two, the subject punched Victim 1 in the mouth, causing her to bleed. 1737 VAI 4400 Blk Carpinteria Ave
A juvenile, male e-biker was riding westbound in the eastbound bike lane approaching Delgado’s restaurant. The rider traveled wrong way, passed a westbound vehicle in the left turn lane, and collided with the driver’s door of a vehicle traveling in the westbound lane of travel.
The rider was not wearing a helmet and suffered abrasions to his shoulder, hip, and arms as well as a contusion to his head. The rider was transported to the hospital by his mother.
Friday, 09-11-2026
City of Carpinteria
0823 602 5885 Carpinteria Ave
The subject was detained for trespassing. After further investigation, deputies determined the subject had the right to be there, and was released.
1159 hrs 594(b)(2) Linden/Meadow View Ln
Case number pulled to document “Carpas” tagging on an electrical box located at the above intersection. City notified.
Saturday, 09-12-2026
City of Carpinteria
0917 hrs 594(b)(1) 5100 Blk Cambridge Lane
The RP had the word "GAY" written on his front door in feces. The RP suspected his exgirlfriend had committed the vandalism but had no evidence. Neighbors with security footage were contacted and provided an email address if they found anything. The RP was out of town, and estimated cleanup would cost approximately $500. Case suspended pending leads. 2140 273.5 1100 Blk Casitas Pass RD (CARP)
Deputies responded to a follow-up call after a phone line was abruptly disconnected, during which dispatchers heard a female state, “You hurt me.” Dispatch was able to obtain a location for the female’s phone, allowing deputies to locate her.
Deputies contacted the female victim and determined she was in a dating relationship with the male suspect. During the investigation, the victim reported the suspect punched her multiple times in the head and face, causing visible bruising and red markings.
The victim attempted to call 911 using her cell phone. However, the suspect slapped the phone from her hand, preventing her from completing the call. The suspect then parked the vehicle.
When the victim attempted to exit the vehicle, the suspect activated the vehicle’s locks, preventing her from exiting and effectively restricting her ability to leave the situation. Suspect was arrested for PC 273.5 – PC 236 – PC 591.5.
Commander’s Recap
Coastal Patrol Bureau
September 13, 2026 – September 19, 2026
Sunday 09-13-2026
City of Carpinteria
0726 015F Santa Claus @ Padaro Lane (Carp)
RP with Carpinteria Beautiful was picking up litter on Santa Claus Lane found an airsoft replica Glock 19 that appeared virtually identical to an actual Glock 19. The airsoft gun was booked as found property.
0833 459R 4900 Blk Malibu Dr (Carp)
The same RP with Carpinteria Beautiful later found a wallet and brought it the station. Upon returning the wallet to its owner, it was discovered that unknown suspect(s) had stolen the wallet the night prior from the owner’s bedroom. The wallet had contained $500 in cash, which was not recovered.
1419 VAN 4800 Blk Foothill RD(CARP)
V2 was traveling westbound on Foothill at approximately 35 miles per hour. V2 began slowing to make a left turn into the Boys and Girls Club parking lot at approximately 15 miles per hour.
D2 looked in his rearview mirror and saw M1 attempting to pass on V2’s driver's side. D2 saw M1 and thought he would continue to pass, so he made space and turned his vehicle right.
However, M1 turned right as well and collided with the back of V2’s vehicle. This caused D1 to go airborne and land on the ground, and M1 to flip on its side. D1 was transported to Cottage and had complaints of injury. I attempted to get a statement from D1, but he was in too much pain and requested to speak later.
Monday, 09-14-2026
City of Carpinteria
2248 TRAF Hwy 101 SB / Rincon RD Offramp(CARP)
A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for expired registration. The driver was found to be unlicensed, and was issued a citation for CVC 12500, and CVC 4000(a)(1). 1028 PC 647(H) El Carro LN/Linden(CARP)
The subject was seen entering multiple properties including the victim’s property. Based on my investigation the subject is in violation of PC 647(h) prowling.
Tuesday, 09-15-2026
City of Carpinteria
0140 CMC 8.20.020 1000 Blk Casitas Pass Rd
found sleeping in the breezeway. was sleeping under a blanket and had all his personal belongings spread out next to him. admitted he had previously been
warned he could not camp in public in Carpinteria. was cited for the violation of CMC
8.20.020 and he signed without incident.
0145 CMC 8.20.020/PC 485 1000 Casitas Pass Rd
Deputies conducted a security check and contacted who was found illegally camping in violation of CMC 8.20.020. was currently on active probation. A search of and his belongings conducted. During the search, deputies located various items, including opened and unopened electronics, earbuds, razors, and miscellaneous perishable goods. Deputies asked about the source of the items. stated he had found the items in an alley next to the Smart & Final shopping center. admitted he took possession of the items and kept them rather than making a reasonable effort to return them to their owner or otherwise turn them over to law enforcement. was in violation of PC 485. 1549 245(a)(1) 5885 Carpinteria Avenue
used a tube-like object to assault an employee inside the business office of Tee Time. struck the victim's chest and back by thrusting the object. The victim is an employee of Tee time and had verbal altercations with in the past in regards interfering with business operations at Tee Time. has been "Squatting," on Tee Time property and currently has residency. Tee time is currently working on getting an eviction notice against through civil court. Due to the assault and item used to commit the assault, was arrested for 245(a)(1) PC.
Wednesday, 09-16-2026
City of Carpinteria
1251 594 Casitas Pass Rd
Unknown subject got into a verbal dispute with the owner of the laundry business. Unknown suspect stepped outside and kicked the glass window, breaking it. Subject left the scene in a bicycle towards Albertsons and lost visual of the suspect. Victim will be retrieving surveillance from his cameras and will be sending them to me in the near future. Victim never seen the suspect in town before.
Thursday, 09-17-2026
City of Carpinteria
1406 VAN 5100 Blk Carpinteria Avenue
Four car collision with no injuries on Carpinteria Avenue and Walnut Avenue. 1446 hrs 626.10(a)(1) PC Carpinteria High School
CHS principal discovered that a 17-year-old had a folding knife with a blade that locks into place in his rear pant pocket. The juvenile was released to his brother, and the knife was confiscated and turned over to deputies. Case forwarded to juvenile probation.
Friday, 09-18-2026
City of Carpinteria
1458 hrs 459.5 PC 1036 Casitas Pass Rd
CVS called to report two juveniles that had walked out of the store without paying for various items. The suspects were detained based on the description provided in a near-by jewelry store; however, both did not comply with deputies’ commands during the detention. Upon further investigation, one of the suspects was 18-year-old . was arrested for 459.5 PC, 148(a)(1) PC, and 272(a)(1) PC. The second suspect was identified as a 17-year-old.
The juvenile was transported to the Carpinteria Sheriff’s Station and released to his mother with a citation for 459.5 PC and148(a)(1) PC. Additionally, because the juvenile was found to be in possession of stolen alcohol and a marijuana vape cartridge, he was also cited for 25662 BP and 11357(a) HS. Report forwarded to juvenile probation.
Saturday, 09-19-2026
City of Carpinteria
1700 hrs 015F 5100 Blk Carpinteria Ave
A phone was found at the Carpinteria library and turned into the station. The phone had no identifying information.
Roy Lee
County Supervisor, First District
105 E. Anapamu Street, 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 568-2186 [email protected]
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Subject: 9/28 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 – No update; application was submitted to the County and is awaiting feedback staff
2. 2026/2027 Winter Storm “El Nino” Prep
- October 1
st Virtual Meeting on El Nino Prep - The County of Santa Barbara will livestream a virtual El Niño Community Meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30–7 p.m. via YouTube. Learn about this year’s weather outlook, storm‑season preparations, and emergency information. Stream in English here y en Español aqui.
- For additional storm preparedness information and flood safety tips, visit:
▪ County Storm Preparation Website
▪ Flood Preparedness Information Resources Website
▪ Real-time data from SB County Flood Control, including live basin cameras:
https://www.waterwisesb.org/pw-hydrology-section
▪ Sign up for Emergency Alerts 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 (note that policies typically take up to 30 days to go into effect)
3. Public Works in Unincorporated Carpinteria – RVs on 192 - The Board of Supervisors passed a parking restriction resolution on August 25th requesting Caltrans to ban overnight parking on Highway 192 (Casitas Pass Road). Hwy 192 is a State Hwy, so it will be up to Caltrans to install the signage. CHP and Sherriff's Depts patrol the area regularly. Please continue reporting violations as you see them; that is the fastest way to dispatch an officer. ▪ County of Santa Barbara - File #: 26-00764 for staff report, maps, and adopted resolution. ▪ For illegal camping, please call the Carpinteria Sherriff's office after dusk @ nonemergency dispatch: (805) 683-2724 ▪ For abandoned vehicles or over 72-hour parking, call CHP @ non-emergency dispatch: (805) 770-4800
Agenda Section: Public Information
Agenda Item No.: 5
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 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
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4. Public Works in Unincorporated Carpinteria – Santa Claus Lane Improvements - Construction of the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape and Coastal Access Improvements Project Phase 2 began on September 1 and will continue into summer 2027.This project includes construction of a new pedestrian at‑grade railroad crossing to provide safe public access to Santa Claus Lane Beach. - Road travel will not be affected, but beach access will be limited to one entrance west of the commercial area. The temporary fence will be removed once construction is complete. “No parking” signs will be posted along the construction area. The contractor may temporarily remove signs during non-working hours to provide more parking.
- The $11 million project is paid for through State Interregional Transportation Improvement Program funds.
5. Public Health – Food as Medicine Pilot in Carpinteria - The Santa Barbara Foundation has awarded Carpinteria Children’s Project $25,000 to launch the Food as Medicine pilot with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Clinic in Carpinteria and Farm Cart Organics. Pediatricians will prescribe fresh food to children as part of routine medical care.
Families will receive $25 food voucher prescriptions, redeemable for fresh produce, dairy, and protein at a local Farm Cart Organics food cart located directly outside the clinic. - This initiative is spearheaded by Carpinteria Public Health Pediatrician, Dr. Leana Napoles, M.D. - For more information or to discuss supporting the Food as Medicine pilot, contact Dr. Napoles, [email protected]
6. Opportunities
- September 29
th and October 1st Workshop for Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Grants – The County of Santa Barbara is now accepting proposals for its Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund (CRMF) grant program, which provides funding for projects that protect and enhance coastal resources. Eligible projects may focus on one or more of the following areas: environmentally sensitive coastal resources, coastal aesthetics, coastal tourism, and coastal recreation. To be considered for funding, proposed activities must have a relationship to coastal resources, whether located inside or outside the coastal zone. Eligible applicants include public agencies, municipalities, special districts, and nonprofit organizations. Grant proposals due by November 23, 2026 at 5:00pm. ▪ Application materials and additional information
▪ Info Workshop Tues, Sept 29th at 10:00 a.m. – Microsoft Teams Meeting ▪ Info Workshop Thurs, Oct 1st at 3:00 p.m. – Microsoft Teams Meeting
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
- October 1
st Virtual Meeting on El Nino Prep - The County of Santa Barbara will livestream a virtual El Niño Community Meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30–7 p.m. Learn about this year’s weather outlook, storm‑season preparations, and emergency information. Captioning and Spanish interpretation provided.
▪ Thursday, Oct 1 @ 5:30-7:00p.m -- Register to attend Teams Meeting here. ▪ To view the meeting in English please watch on the County’s YouTube page: County of Santa Barbara El Niño Community Meeting
▪ To view the meeting in Spanish please watch on the County’s Español YouTube page:
Reunión comunitaria sobre El Niño para el condado de Santa Barbara ▪ If you have questions or comments, please submit them by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026: El Niño Community Meeting Questions and Comments. ▪ Please note that no additional questions will be taken during the virtual meeting beyond those submitted in advance. Panelists will share their contact information to answer any follow-up questions that are not addressed during the meeting. - October 1
st BeachSMART Community Conversations for Ash Ave Beach – Join BeachSMART on October 1, 5:30-7:00 at Carpinteria Veterans Hall to discuss beach nourishment related to Ash Avenue Beach in Carpinteria. BeachSMART recently released its Draft Feasibility and Alternatives Study, which evaluated potential beach nourishment opportunities along the coastline in Santa Barbara County. The project team is hosting a series of community conversations to share its findings and gather public feedback. During these meetings, the team will explain how the beaches were evaluated using a weighted, multi-criterion, clear and consistent screening process, and will discuss what the results mean for local communities.
▪ Thursday, Oct 1 @ 5:30-7:00p.m. @ Carp Vet’s Hall - More information and RSVP here. - October 5th General Election Ballots Arrive – Election Day is November 3rd and vote-by-mail Ballots are scheduled to be sent out beginning on October 5th. All California-registered voters receive a mail-in ballot; voters can fill out ballots and return them by mail or via drop boxes starting October 6th. Vote By Mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 10, 2026. Election officials are urging residents to send them back sooner rather than later. ▪ Register to Vote
▪ Check Your Voter Registration
▪ SB County General Election Information
▪ For information on local elections, ballot information or voter assistance, please call our local elections office at (800) SBC-VOTE or 800-722-8683.
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
- October 12th Virtual Meeting on LOSSAN Ortega Siding Project at Padaro Lane -- The Ortega Siding project team will hold a virtual community meeting on October 12th at 4:00 to share next steps and hear community input regarding the proposed railway project near Padaro Lane. Preliminary results from the independent tree study prompted the LOSSAN Board to explore a shift in the project footprint compass west of the current alignment; if feasible, this adjustment would reduce tree impacts, help contain project costs, and increase the distance between the project and the Padaro Lane community. While many details have not been finalized, LOSSAN will provide a brief recap of the recent findings and the Board's direction, followed by an open discussion for community questions.
▪ Monday, Oct 12th @ 4:00p.m – Join Zoom Meeting
- October 14 – CA Fish and Game Commission FINAL HEARING on Proposed Mishopshno Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) -- The CA Fish & Game Commission is holding its final hearing (October 13- 16 in Sacramento/Zoom) to deliberate and vote on all actions within the 15 MPA petitions. Notably, Petition 2023-29MPA_AM2 is to designate “Mishopshno SMCA” a new MPA near Carpentaria for California Chumash co-management. Decisions could be to grant and continue to a regulatory process, deny, or take any other action the Commission determines is warranted by the petition (such as considering regulatory amendments that petitioners have suggested during the petition process, or granting or further reviewing some portions of a petition.) ▪ Oct 14th Agenda – Item #33: Petition 2023-29MPA_AM2 (New Mishopshno SMCA near Carpinteria, Tribally Co-Led)
▪ MPA Petition Information
▪ Information on how to attend and make public comment in person or via Zoom ▪ Pre-registration for Public Comment will be available on the Commission meeting webpage beginning Sept 30 until noon on Oct 12.
▪ Written Comment Deadline: Sept 30th at 5:00PM (comments posted with meeting materials)
▪ Supplemental Comment Deadline: October 8
th at 12:00PM (comments made available to
Commissioners but NOT posted with meeting materials)
7. Upcoming BOS Meetings
All BOS Agendas can be found here: https://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (agenda items more than 2 weeks out subject to change).
- 10/6 – Boat wrecks on County Beaches (Informational item) - 10/20 – Oil Spill Contingency Plan
- 11/10 – Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Ch. 46A) Amendments - 11/17 – Santa Barbara County Indigent Care Program
MEMORANDUM
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 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/. • Public Works Director
o Position open until filled
• Accounting Specialist/Accounting Technician
o Final selection made, pending background check
• Building Official
o Pending final interview
• Engineering Technician
o Final selection made, pending background check
These recruitments are for existing positions that became vacant following staff departures and do not represent newly created positions.
UPDATES ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Franklin Creek Trail Project
Construction is proceeding well, with grading and utility work now complete. Retaining walls are being poured and are anticipated to be completed by the end of September 2026. The concrete path surface is anticipated to be poured in October 2026. The project remains on track for completion by December 2026.
Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project The realigned sidewalks on the High School side of Highway 192 are complete, along with the realigned trail on the Franklin Creek side. The new crosswalk is in place and Agenda Section: City Manager’s Report
Agenda Item No.: 6
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
being used. The High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) system is awaiting delivery and subsequent installation. The pedestrian-activated HAWK system is designed to improve crossing safety by using overhead signal beacons to alert approaching motorists and require vehicles to stop while pedestrians are crossing. Completion of the installation of underground power and communications lines to the east of the crosswalk is on hold pending resolution of a change order.
UPDATES ON DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
October 5, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda
At the upcoming October 5 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission will consider the following two items:
• Continued review of the Surfliner Inn Project and accompanying Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). Request for a Development Plan, a Coastal Development Permit, and a Conditional Use Permit; and to certify the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2025051396) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The Project would permit a new 36-room hotel with a manager’s unit, café, visitor center, rooftop bar/lounge/event space, pool, and parking at 499 Linden Avenue (City Parking Lot #3), and a new public parking lot with public restrooms and coastal trail improvements on the vacant City-owned property at 399 Linden Avenue (Parking Lot #4).
On September 21, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted and closed the public hearing on this item after receiving oral and written public comments. The Commission continued its deliberations and consideration of possible action to October 5, 2026. • Conditional Use Permit Revision and Coastal Development Permit for St Joseph’s Church. Request for a Conditional Use Permit Revision and Coastal Development Permit to encapsulate all existing and proposed uses for the St.
Joseph’s Church property; establish permit conditions to allow the Howard School to use the existing Church School campus; simplify permitting for the St. Joseph’s Church Annual Festival and for ongoing special events; allow the continued operation of the Resale Shop; and implement a Circulation and Safety Plan for the school and church parking lots located off of Linden Avenue and El Carro Lane.
The meeting agenda and accompanying staff reports will be posted to the City’s website on or before Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the following link:
https://carpinteriaca.portal.civicclerk.com/
Union Pacific Railroad Emergency Repair & Maintenance Activity Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is undertaking emergency repair and maintenance activities along the rail corridor through the Carpinteria Bluffs area of the City. The work includes repairs to five existing drainage culverts ahead of the anticipated El Niño winter rains to help ensure proper drainage and safe rail operations. The City was not provided advance notice of the planned repairs and became aware of the work after construction began during the week of September 14. Since then, City staff has been in contact with
UPRR representatives to learn more about the project and anticipated schedule. The work is expected to continue through December. During this time, the public should expect increased construction and vehicle and equipment activity along the rail corridor.
UPRR representatives have also indicated that heightened enforcement of unauthorized public use of the rail corridor will occur throughout construction. Upon completion of the repair work, UPRR plans to revegetate the site with native plantings. City staff will continue gathering information about the emergency repair project and will provide updates to the public as work progresses.
OTHER CITY/COMMUNITY UPDATES
Enforcement
E-Bike Enforcement and Youth Diversion Program
The City continues to coordinate with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office on targeted bicycle and e-bike enforcement operations. To date, approximately 29 citations have been issued through these operations. Minors who receive an eligible citation may participate in the City’s Youth Diversion Program as an alternative to paying the administrative fine. City staff is currently contacting eligible families regarding participation. The first diversion class is scheduled for November 7 in partnership with MOVE Santa Barbara County and the Carpinteria Unified School District. The class will provide bicycle and e-bike safety education and allow participating youth who successfully complete the program to have their eligible citation dismissed. Additional targeted enforcement operations are planned throughout the remainder of the year.
Community Promotion Division
HOST Season 2026
The HOST Visitor Kiosk had another strong season of welcoming visitors, supporting the community, and providing a friendly local resource for residents and guests. From May through September, HOST volunteers served 3,681 visitors and welcomed 690 dogs at the kiosk.
The season included 42 total days of service and 109 volunteer shifts, providing a consistent presence throughout the summer months. Volunteers were on hand to answer questions, share local information, assist visitors with trip planning, and help connect people with the many amenities and experiences available in the community. Visitor activity was strongest in July, when the kiosk welcomed 1,259 visitors, followed by June with 902 visitors, and August with 862 visitors. Weekend service accounted for the majority of activity, with 1,752 visitors on Saturdays, 1,076 on Sundays, and 853 on Fridays.
Beyond the visitor counts, the HOST program's greatest asset continues to be its volunteers. Their time, knowledge, and welcoming presence make it possible for the City to provide this personal point of contact throughout the busy visitor season. Across 109 shifts, 26 volunteers helped create a positive first impression for thousands of people while serving as knowledgeable ambassadors for the community.
The season's numbers demonstrate both the continued demand for visitor services and the significant contribution of the volunteers who make the HOST program possible.
Emergency Preparedness Division
Sound the Alarm Event
The American Red Cross, in coordination with the City of Carpinteria (City), CarpinteriaSummerland Fire Protection District, State Farm, and FEMA, will host its annual Sound the Alarm Event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sandpiper Mobile Home Park. This year’s event will focus on Sandpiper Mobile Home Park, with volunteers working throughout the community to install free smoke alarms and help residents improve their home fire safety. The event is an excellent example of local, regional, and community partners coming together to help protect residents and strengthen emergency preparedness. Community members interested in volunteering can sign up at bit.ly/VolunteerSTACarpinteria.
Countywide CERT Drill
The City, in partnership with the County of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, Santa Barbara City Fire Department, and the Cities of Goleta and Santa Barbara, will host a countywide Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Drill on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Santa Barbara High School.
The drill is open to all CERT members, regardless of where they completed their certification. Pre-registration is required for all CERT members attending the event, whether participating in the drill or attending as an observer. This will be the first countywide CERT drill since before the COVID-19 pandemic, making the event an exciting opportunity to bring CERT members back together for hands-on training, collaboration, and emergency preparedness.
El Niño Countywide Preparedness Meeting
Santa Barbara County will host a virtual countywide El Niño Community Meeting on October 1, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to help residents prepare for the upcoming storm season. The meeting will cover this year’s weather outlook; the work completed on local creeks and roads; and important information related to storm and flood emergencies. All community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed. This virtual community meeting also provides closed captioning in multiple languages and simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. All attendees must pre-register here:
https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_JI6fYyrPTZ2X3K2hC4dX Gw.
AgeWell
Emergency Planning Workshop for Spanish-Speakers
On Friday, September 4, the City’s General Government Program Manager and her team hosted an Emergency Preparedness Workshop in Spanish for the Abuelas group. More than 20 participants signed up for the County of Santa Barbara’s emergency
preparedness program, ReadySBC. Participants also received bags containing essential supplies to help them assemble a “go kit” for emergencies.
Saturday Excursion: Avocado Festival
Join AgeWell for a fun Saturday outing to the Avocado Festival on October 3. AgeWell staff will meet participants at the corner of Carpinteria Avenue and Linden Avenue at 11:00 a.m., and the group will head over to the festival together. The outing will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Community Garden
On Monday, September 14, the Community Garden hosted a creative workshop where garden members learned how to support local pollinators by building “bee watering stations”. These simple, shallow water sources provide bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators with safe and accessible places to drink.
The workshop encouraged members to incorporate pollinator-friendly practices into their garden spaces while learning more about the important role pollinators play in our local ecosystem. Participants created watering stations that were installed throughout the garden following the workshop.
City of Carpinteria
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 14, 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. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Section 54956.8)
Property: (1) 5464 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA (APN 001-070-066); (2) 899 Concha Loma Drive, Carpinteria, CA (APN 001-070-031); (3) 5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA (001-070-039); (4) 893 Concha Loma Drive, Carpinteria, CA (APN 003-280-009); (5) 5565 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA (APN 001-070-008); (6) 897 Concha Loma Drive, Carpinteria, CA (APN 003- 280-008)
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 7
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
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Negotiating Party: (1) RBP Carpinteria RE LLC; (2) Soury Trust; (3) JHMM Hospitality (Motel 6); (4) Barnes-Heminway Trust; (5) Carpinteria Professional Center, LLP; (6) Jenkins-Parker Trust
Agency Negotiator: Michael Ramirez , City Manager; Jena Shoaf Acos on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, acting as City Attorney; Gerald Comati, Public Works Director; Robert McDowell (Hamner, Jewell & Associates), Right of Way Agent/Representative
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Legal Counsel Acos read aloud the Closed Session matter into the record.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned to Closed Session at 4:04 pm.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Alarcon called the meeting to order at 5:32 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
Juliza Briones, Public Information Officer and
Emergency Preparedness Program Manager
Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Director
Nick Bobroff, Community Development Director
Syndi Souter, Senior Planner
Gerald Comati, Public Works Director
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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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:
2. Proclamation Declaring September 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026 as “Hispanic Heritage” Month in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmembers Clark and Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Declaring September 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026 as “Hispanic Heritage” Month in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Teresa Alvarez, Executive Director of Carpinteria Children’s Project provided remarks.
Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Ms. Alvarez and other staff members of Carpinteria Children’s Project.
3. Proclamation Designating the Week of September 7 – 13, 2026 as “Celebrate Community” Week in the City of Carpinteria. (Requires taking public comment and approval of the proclamation prior to the City Council reading and presenting the proclamation.)
There was no verbal public comment.
Documents distributed: Kristina Calkins
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Proclamation Designating the Week of September 7 – 13, 2026 as “Celebrate Community” Week in the City of Carpinteria. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Kristina Calkins, representing Carpinteria Morning Rotary and Mike Lee, representing Carpinteria Lions Club provided remarks. Mayor Alarcon and the Council presented the proclamation to Ms. Calkins, Mr. Lee, and others.
4. 10-Year Service Award to Marysol Smith, Associate Planner.
This item was postponed to the September 28th City Council meeting.
PUBLIC INFORMATION REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
5. Sheriff’s Recap
This item was postponed to the September 28th City Council meeting.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING THE MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Alarcon temporarily adjourned the meeting at 5:49 pm.
6. Library Board of Trustees Agenda Packet
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Alarcon reconvened the regular meeting at 5:56 pm.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
7. City Manager’s Report
a. City Employee Updates
Assistant City Manager Kintz reported on City recruitments. b. Updates on Capital Improvement Projects
Assistant City Manager Kintz updated the Council on the Franklin Creek Trail Project and Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project.
c. Updates on Development Applications
Community Development Director Bobroff reported on the Surfliner Inn Project and Proposed Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project are scheduled to be considered by the Carpinteria Planning Commission at a special meeting on September 21st at 7 pm in the Council Chambers.
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d. Other City/Community Updates
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant reported on the upcoming Santa Barbara Creek Week activities.
City Manager Ramirez reported on the recent State of the City event.
Public Information Officer and Emergency Preparedness Program Manager Briones discussed the Emergency Operations Plan, 5-Year Emergency Preparedness Workplan Sessions, and the upcoming El Niño Countywide Preparedness Meeting.
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Gant reported on AgeWell, and Community Garden activities.
Speakers via Zoom: Andy Patrick
City Manager Ramirez and Assistant City Manager Kintz responded to Mr. Patrick’s comments regarding addressing the City’s budget situation and revenue generation.
The Council briefly discussed.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to agendize a recap of the State of the City event and the revenue generation options at the next City Council meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Speakers in-person: Kim Seefeld Spinetta and Mark Rock
Documents distributed: Tim Johnson and Kim Seefeld Spinetta CONSENT CALENDAR:
There was no verbal public comment.
Documents distributed: Anonymous (pertaining to Consent Calendar Item No. 12) Motion by Councilmember Mayer, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 8 through 12. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura,
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Vice Mayor Solórzano, and Mayor Alarcon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
8. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held August 24, 2026 and the special meetings held August 31, 2026 and September 2, 2026.
9. Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of August 17, 2026 through September 4, 2026, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 2.08.150(F).
10. Receive and file the Monthly City Treasurer’s Report on Compliance with Statement of Safekeeping and Investment of Public Funds for July 2026.
11. Adopt Resolution No. 6496, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program on behalf of MOVE Santa Barbara County and approve a $25,000 increase in grant revenue and a corresponding $25,000 expenditure appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. (Requires a roll call vote.)
12. Approve the revised Fiscal Year 2026/27 Authorized Full-Time Position List, as shown in Attachment A, to authorize one Human Resources/Risk Manager position within General Government and reduce the Management Analyst I/II/Senior Management Analyst series from two authorized positions to one.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
13. Sixth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for use of City submerged lands.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (Requires a roll call vote.) Assistant City Manager Kintz provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the Mayor to approve and execute the proposed Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Carpinteria and Chevron. The roll call vote on the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Mayer, Councilmember Nomura,
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Vice Mayor Solórzano, and Mayor Alarcon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
14. Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of a Development Plan, Lot Line Adjustment, and Coastal Development Permit to construct a new 3,520-squarefoot two-story single-family residence with a detached 840-square-foot three-car garage at 333 Linden Avenue, and to adjust the lot line with the adjacent property at 355 Linden Avenue.
Property Addresses: 333 and 335 Linden Avenue (APNs 003-440-027 and -028) Appellant: Marilyn Jenkins
Applicant: Dylan Chappell, architect, for Peter and Barbara Coeler Recommendation: Accept the Appeal, and review the action taken by the Planning Commission; and Adopt Resolution No. 6495, thereby affirming the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the project as submitted.
Senior Planner Souter presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation and staff responded to Council questions.
Mayor Alarcon opened the public hearing at 7:17 pm and turned the gavel over to Vice Mayor Solórzano and Mayor Alarcon temporarily left the Council Chambers at 7:17 pm and returned to the dais at 7:20 pm and assumed the gavel.
Project Architect Dylan Chappell, representing the Applicant, provided the Applicant’s presentation.
Appellant Marilyn Jenkins provided the Appellant’s presentation.
Speakers in-person: Patrick O’Connor
Mayor Alarcon gave the Applicant an opportunity to respond.
Project Architect Dylan Chappell, representing the Applicant, provided a response.
Mayor Alarcon gave the Appellant an opportunity to respond.
Appellant Marilyn Jenkins provided a response.
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Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Mayor Alarcon, to accept the Appeal for the Council’s consideration. Upon voice vote, the motion failed with Vice Mayor Solórzano and Mayor Alarcon in favor and Councilmembers Clark, Mayer, and Nomura opposed.
Since the motion to accept the Appeal failed, the City Council did not take the Appeal up de novo and therefore the Planning Commission’s action stands.
Mayor Alarcon recessed to a break at 7:50 pm and reconvened the meeting at 8:06 pm.
CONSIDERATION OF ANY ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AND/OR OTHER AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADVANCED: NONE MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS:
15. Approval of a Special Event Permit Application for the 2026 California Avocado Festival, scheduled to run from Friday, October 2, 2026, through Sunday, October 4, 2026, including designation of the event footprint as a public park.
Recommendation: (1) Approve the Special Event Permit for the 2026 California Avocado Festival pursuant Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 10.68, Special Events; (2) Designate the area of the event footprint as a public park during the hours of operation and approve its use for the event pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 12.24.022, Permits – Special Public Park Use.
Councilmember Nomura recused himself due to a potential perception of a conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers at 8:06 pm.
Assistant City Manager Kintz provided the staff report and Olivia Sorgman, representing the California Avocado Festival, Inc. responded to Council questions.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Clark, to (1) approve the Special Event Permit for the 2026 California Avocado Festival pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 10.68, Special Events, and (2) designate the area of the event footprint as a public park during the hours of operation and approve its use for the event pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code Section 12.24.022, Permits – Special Public Park Use. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Nomura absent.
Councilmember Nomura returned to the dais at 8:16 pm.
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16. Project Status Update for Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
Recommendation: Receive and file the comprehensive project status update for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
Public Works Director Comati presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
There was no verbal public comment.
Documents distributed: Victor Garza
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to receive and file the comprehensive project status update for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
17. Amendment No. 10 to Agreement with Dewberry for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement with Dewberry to provide additional services for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed of $47,250 for a total amended amount of $2,423,417.37. (Requires a roll call vote.) Public Works Director Comati provided the staff report.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Vice Mayor Solórzano, seconded by Councilmember Nomura, to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement with Dewberry to provide additional services for the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $47,250 for a total amended amount of $2,423,417.37. 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.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: NONE
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COMMITTEE REPORTS, INQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Nomura reported that he and City Manager Ramirez would be attending a Central Coast Community Energy annual meeting later this week in Monterey.
Mayor Alarcon reported that Councilmembers Mayer and Nomura and herself would be attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference next week.
ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
All Councilmembers are expected to be in attendance at the September 28th regular City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Alarcon adjourned the meeting at 9:02 pm.
__________________________
Natalia Alarcon, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
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 September 7, 2026, through September 18, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Warrant Register for the period of September 7, 2026, through September 18, 2026, pursuant to Carpinteria Municipal Code 2.08.150(F).
DISCUSSION
As part of each regular City Council agenda, a list of all payments made 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 review 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 September 7, 2026, through September 18, 2026.
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 8
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
Warrant Register
September 28, 2026
Page #2
Staff contact: Noah Alvara, Accountant
(805) 755-4422, [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
September 7, 2026, through September 18, 2026
Warrant Register
Carpinteria, CA
Date Range: 09/07/2026 - 09/18/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Amount Number Payable # Payable Type Payable Description
Bank Code: AP Bank-AP Bank
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1YN1-XXXR-CRNT Invoice TABLE FOR VETS HALL
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CA DEPT OF JUSTICE LLC 09/10/2026 32.00 108652
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597996 Invoice MATERIALS FOR REPAIR
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63859 Invoice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AD 9/3/26
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122533 Invoice OCT26-DEC26 EAP SERVICES
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1518 Invoice JUL26 ENGINEERING SERVICES SURFLINER INN
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20373 Invoice JUL26 CARPINTERIA HIGH SCHOOL CROSSWALK
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INV0009885 Invoice MissionSquareEmployee Contributions
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INV0009869 Invoice MissionSquareEmployee Contributions
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11KN-6P4P-JL33 Invoice PLUG REPLACEMENT FOR TRAILER
14NV-71F6-N77W Invoice BOOKS FOR LIBRARY
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19TV-HDL1-WFNP Invoice CRAYONS FOR KIOSK
1DYK-3TPN-JW6F Invoice TOWER FAN FOR AGEWELL OFFICE
1GMC-VMM3-PFQJ Invoice REUSABLE LEAF BAGS
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CANDI ELIZARRARAS 09/17/2026 300.00 108681
INV0009888 Invoice VETS HALL DEPOSIT REFUND
CARPINTERIA VALLEY LUMBER CO 09/17/2026 71.01 108682
598819 Invoice SUPPLIES FOR ADA SHOWER AT POOL
598878 Invoice SUPPLIES FOR TOMOL PARK
COAST AUTO PARTS INC 09/17/2026 337.97 108683
806981 Invoice STREET SWEEPER FOR A/C SYSTEM
COM3 CONSULTING INC 09/17/2026 13,920.00 108684
COM3-PWD-0826 Invoice AUG26 ENGINEERING SERVICES
EVERSHADE EXTERIOR CLEANING SOLUTIONS 09/17/2026 475.00 108685 11723 Invoice AUG26 CLEANING OF TRASH CANS AT CARP & LINDEN AVE GIRLS INC 09/17/2026 150.00 108686
1477 Invoice AUG26 GYM RENTAL FOR PICKLEBALL
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City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Contracts Executed by the City Manager on behalf of the City of Carpinteria for the Period of August 4, 2026, through September 7, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Report of Contracts Executed by the City Manager for the Period of August 4, 2026, through September 7, 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 August 4, 2026, through September 7, 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.: 9
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
Report of Contracts Executed by City Manager
September 28, 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 August 4, 2026, through September 7, 2026
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City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Resolution No. 6497, amending the City Conflict of Interest Code.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 6497, approving amendments
Sample Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. 6497, as read by title only, approving
BACKGROUND
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.) requires each local government to review its Conflict of Interests Code biennially to incorporate new regulations, requirements, or designated positions. The City last amended its Conflict of Interests Code on September 23, 2024, by Resolution No. 6343. On June 8, 2026, the City amendments. City staff review was triggered by recent organizational changes and updated job classifications, which necessitate an amendment.
DISCUSSION
The Political Reform Act prohibits a public official from using his or her official position to influence a governmental decision in which he or she has a financial interest. Government Code Section 87300 et seq. requires every agency to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code that identifies officials and employees who make governmental decisions based on the position they hold.
Resolution No. 6497 accurately designates all such positions . The resolution requires those officials and employees holding Designated Positions to annually file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), where disclosures are made concerning investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income, including gifts, loans, and travel payments.
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No.: 10
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
Conflict of Interest Code
September 28, 2026
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The proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code include additions, deletions, and renaming of Designated P
and duties.
current organizational structure. Recommendations for additions are underlined, and deletions are shown with strikethrough.
Section 87200
Code because the State already requires them to file Form 700. Section 87200 Filers include City Council members, Planning Commissioners, City Managers, and City Treasurers.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
Adoption of Resolution No. 6497 ensures the City remains in compliance with the Political Reform Act.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There are no financial considerations presented with this report.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
State law requires all local agencies to conduct a biennial review of its Conflict of Interest Code. Failure to do so may result in non-compliance with the Political Reform Act, which could lead to civil or criminal penalties.
OPTIONS
Adopt Resolution No. 6497
Code.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
There are no principal parties expected at the meeting, other than City staff and the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 6497
Staff contact: Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-440; [email protected]
Signature
Conflict of Interest Code
September 28, 2026
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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
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ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 6497
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RESOLUTION NO. 6497
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHEREAS, the Political Reform Act, Government Code section 81000 et seq., requires each state and local government agency to adopt and promulgate a conflict of interest code; and
WHEREAS, the City may amend its conflict of interest code pursuant to sections 87303 and 87307 of the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation, 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code; and
WHEREAS, 2 C.C.R. Section 18730 may be incorporated by reference to constitute the amendment of a conflict of interest code within the meaning of Government Code section 87306; and
WHEREAS, 2 C.C.R. Section 18730 may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act after public notice and hearings; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Political Practices Commission requires that the City review its conflict of interest code every other year and make amendments as are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its conflict of interest code and desires to update the list of designated employees, whose positions involve the making or participation in the making of decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
SECTION 1. The Carpinteria City Council adopts as its Conflict of Interest Code (i) the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission, which are hereby incorporated by reference, (ii) the attached Appendix A-1 (Designated Officials and Employees), and (iii) the attached Appendix A-2 (Disclosure Categories).
SECTION 2. Designated Employees shall file Statements of Economic Interests with the City of Carpinteria, which shall make the statements available for public inspection and reproduction in accordance with Government Code Section 81008. The Designated E
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Code section 87200, e.g. City Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, City Manager, City Treasurer, etc., who are already required by law to file Statements of Economic Interests, nor does it include a position which is solely clerical, ministerial, or manual.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall carry out the duties of the Filing Officer for the City Council, which is the Code Reviewing Body. SECTION 4. The Carpinteria City Council authorizes the City Manager to sign and submit the 2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice, attached hereto as Appendix A-3.
SECTION 5. Upon the effective date of this Resolution, Resolution No. 6343 is hereby repealed and superseded by this Resolution and the attached Appendices.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of September, 2026, by the following 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 adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria held on September 28, 2026.
____________________________
Brian C. Barrett, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
Resolution No. 6497
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ Jena Shoaf Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Acting as City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria
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APPENDIX A 1
DESIGNATED OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
General Government Categories
City Clerk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Assistant City Manager 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Program ManagerPublic Information Officer and
Emergency Preparedness Program Manager
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Human Resources /Risk Manager 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Management Analyst I/II 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Senior Management Analyst 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Public Works Categories
Public Works Director/City Engineer 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Civil Engineer 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Management Analyst I/II 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Public Works Supervisor 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Environmental Program Manager 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Public Works Manager 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Senior Management Analyst 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Administrative Services Categories
Administrative Services Director 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Finance Manager 1, 2, 4, 4, 5, 6
Accounting Technician 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Accounting Specialist 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Accountant/Financial Analyst II 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Accountant/Financial Analyst I 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Categories
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Parks and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Aquatics Supervisorintendent 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Management Analyst I/II 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
City Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Recreation Program Manager 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Community Engagement Library Specialist 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Community Development Categories
Community Development Director 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Chief Building Inspector/Plans Examiner 1 ,2, 3, 4, 5 ,6 Code Compliance Supervisor 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Principal Planner
Senior Planner
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Associate Planner 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Assistant Planner 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Formatted Table
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Consultants
City Attorney's Office 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Other Consultants1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Other
Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Board Members 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Architectural Review Board Members 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Downtown Business Advisory Board Members
Library Advisory Commission
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
NOTE: City Council Members, City Manager, City Treasurer and the Planning Commissioners are required to file Conflict of Interest Statements pursuant to Government Code Section 87200, et seq.
APPENDIX A 2
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
Category 1: Interests in real property located within the jurisdiction of the City,2 including any leasehold, beneficial or ownership interest or option to acquire such interest in real property.
Category 2: Business positions or investments in or income from persons or businesses which have an interest in real property in the City or which are engaged in the appraisal, acquisition, or disposal of real property within the jurisdiction of the City.
Category 3: Business positions or investments in business entities and income from any source doing business within the City or having done business within the City during the two years prior to the date of the disclosure statement. 1Consultants are considered to be "designated employees." However, consistent with FPPC Regulations 18734 and 18700.3, the City Manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although in a "designated position," performs a limited range of duties and should not be required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination shall include a written description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of the disclosure requirements. The City Manager's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code. 2Real property is located within the jurisdiction of the City if any part of the property is located within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of the City, or within two miles of any land owned or used by the City. Government Code section 82035.
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Category 4: Business positions or investments in business entities or income from any source, if the business entities or sources of income are of the type which are subject to the regulation or supervision of the City, including, but not limited to, the issuance or granting of franchises, building permits or other use or business permits or any other land use control or regulation.
Category 5: Business positions or investments in business entities contracting with, or selling to, the City, or which foreseeably will contract with or sell to the City.
Category 6: Business positions or investments in business entities and income from any sources, if:
a) The business entities or sources of income have filed a claim, or have a claim pending against the City; and
b) The designated employee's duties involve the handling or processing of such claim.
www.fppc.ca.gov
FPPC Advice: [email protected] (866.275.3772)
2026 Local Agency Biennial Notice
Name of Agency:
Mailing Address:
Contact Person: Phone No.
Email: Alternate Email:
Accurate disclosure is essential to monitor whether officials have conflicts of interest and to help ensure public trust in government. The biennial review examines current programs to ensure that the agency’s code includes disclosure by those agency officials who make or participate in making governmental decisions.
This agency has reviewed its conflict of interest code and has determined that (check one BOX):
An amendment is required. The following amendments are necessary:
(Check all that apply.)
Include new positions
Revise disclosure categories
Revise the titles of existing positions
Delete titles of positions that have been abolished and/or positions that no longer make or participate in making governmental decisions
Other (describe)
The code is currently under review by the code reviewing body.
No amendment is required. (If your code is over five years old, amendments may be necessary.)
Verification (to be completed if no amendment is required) This agency’s code accurately designates all positions that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions. The disclosure assigned to those positions accurately requires that all investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income that may foreseeably be affected materially by the decisions made by those holding designated positions are reported. The code includes all other provisions required by Government Code Section 87302. __________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Chief Executive Officer Date All agencies must complete and return this notice regardless of how recently your code was approved or amended. Please return this notice no later than October 1, 2026, or by the date specified by your agency, if earlier, to:
(PLACE RETURN ADDRESS OF CODE REVIEWING BODY HERE)
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FPPC.
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Meeting on
Beach Resilience and Sediment Management in Santa Barbara County on October 1, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Meeting on Beach
Resilience and Sediment Management in Santa Barbara County on October 1, 2026.
Sample Motion: I move to select Councilmembers _____ and _____ to attend Meeting on Beach Resilience and Sediment Management
in Santa Barbara County on October 1, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The BeachSMART Project is being led by the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District, with support from the State Coastal Conservancy, and in collaboration with the County Planning and Development Department, County Parks Department, Santa Barbara County Promotores Network, and County Sustainability Division.
The intent of the BeachSMART Project is to inform and improve the way sediment is managed in Santa Barbara County. The project aims to build long-term resiliency for our beaches, creeks, and coastal communities. BeachSMART includes the following components: (1) an analysis of the existing processes and programming associated with sediment management along the south coast; (2) an evaluation of the feasibility and implications of alternative sediment source sites and sediment receiver sites for shoreline and creek enhancement; (3) an evaluation of alternative sediment management methods; and (4) an evaluation of implications for the regional coastal environment.
The BeachSMART team is working toward an Alternatives and Feasibility Analysis and will circulate a draft document later this month. The draft document will identify potential beaches in southern Santa Barbara County for further discussions of sediment placement strategies. A virtual community meeting will be held as well as in-person Agenda Section: Administrative Matters
Agenda Item No.: 11
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
Selection of Councilmembers to Attend BeachSMART Event
September 28, 2026
gatherings at regional locations. The Carpinteria Region and Ash Avenue Beach will be discussed on Thursday, October 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Meeting Room in the Veterans Memorial Building at 941 Walnut Avenue in Carpinteria.
The purpose of this staff report is for the Council to select two Councilmembers to attend the October 1 BeachSMART community meeting.
DISCUSSION
On July 28, 2025, the City Council adopted a policy establishing a process for determining which members of the City Council should have priority for attending events subject to the Brown Act.
Because the October 1 BeachSMART community meeting will occur after the September 28 City Council meeting and there is sufficient time to agendize the matter, the Policy provides that the City Council may determine which Councilmembers should have priority to attend. The Council may choose to use the priority framework described in Section D of the Policy or exercise its discretion to determine which Councilmembers should attend.
Under the Section D priority framework, if more than two Councilmembers are invited to a non-ceremonial event, the Mayor and the Councilmember with relevant subject matter expertise have priority for attendance. Relevant subject matter expertise may be based Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) Board of the BEACON Board. These assignments provide relevant subject matter experience related to beach erosion, coastal resilience, and sediment management.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
members of the City Council should have priority for attending events subject to the Brown Act.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No Additional Funding Requested. Minimal staff time associated with preparation of this report is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Fund Budget.
Selection of Councilmembers to Attend BeachSMART Event
September 28, 2026
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The selection of two Councilmembers to attend the event is consistent with the Council Office will be available to respond to any legal questions.
OPTIONS
1. The Council may use the priority framework described in the Council Member Attendance Policy for Events Subject to the Brown Act to select two Councilmembers to attend the event; or
2. The Council may exercise its discretion under the Policy to select any two Councilmembers to attend the event.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Staff contact: Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk
(805) 755-4403; [email protected]
Signature
Reviewed by: Ryan Kintz, Assistant City Manager
(805) 755-4400; [email protected] Signature
Reviewed by: Michael Ramirez, City Manager (805) 755-4450, [email protected] Signature
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Ratification of City Participation in Regional 2026 27 Winter Storm Preparedness Letter and Update on State of Emergency Proclamation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Ratify the Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer's signature on the September 18, 2026 regional letter requesting State action related to the 2026 27 winter storm season; and
2. Receive and file an update regarding the September 21, 2026 statewide State of Emergency proclamation and the City's winter storm preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
Sample Motion: I move to ratify the Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer's signature on the September 18, 2026 regional letter and receive and file the update regarding the statewide State of Emergency proclamation and the City's winter storm preparedness activities.
BACKGROUND
California is entering the 2026 27 winter season during the development of a strong El Niño event. On September 21, 2026, the Governor proclaimed a statewide State of Emergency, citing National Weather Service forecasts indicating a greater than 90 percent chance of a very strong El Niño during fall and winter 2026 27. The proclamation recognizes that the effects of El Niño are not uniform throughout the State but identifies increased risks associated with severe storms, flooding, coastal flooding, erosion, landslides, mud and debris flows, and related impacts.
In advance of the State's action, public works officials throughout Santa Barbara County coordinated on a regional request seeking assistance from the State to prepare for the upcoming winter season. The resulting September 18, 2026 letter was addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom and California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs and signed by representatives of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, Agenda Section: Administrative Matters
Agenda Item No.: 12
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026
and Public Works Departments from several incorporated cities within Santa Barbara County, including Carpinteria.
The City of Carpinteria is represented on the letter by Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Gerald Comati. The September 18 letter is included as Attachment A.
The letter identifies regional concerns associated with vegetation growth, sediment accumulation, debris, and other conditions affecting waterways and flood control facilities following previous wildfire and winter storm events. It requests an Executive Order and additional State assistance to help local agencies undertake preventive flood protection work in advance of the winter rainy season.
Due to the short timeframe for transmitting the regional letter, Mr. Comati signed the letter on behalf of the City's Public Works Department prior to the September 28 City Council meeting. Staff is therefore presenting the letter to the City Council for ratification.
On September 21, 2026, three days after the regional letter was transmitted, Governor Newsom proclaimed a statewide State of Emergency related to the developing 2026 27 El Niño event. The proclamation establishes a number of preparedness and regulatory coordination measures responsive to issues raised by local agencies and directs State agencies to assist local governments in preparing for potential winter storm impacts.
The September 21 proclamation is included as Attachment B.
DISCUSSION
Regional Request for State Assistance
The September 18 regional letter requests that the Governor and appropriate State agencies take several actions to help local jurisdictions prepare for the upcoming winter season.
Specifically, the letter requests that the State:
Authorize expedited vegetation management, debris removal, sediment management, bridge scour protection, channel capacity improvements, and related flood protection activities in waterways presenting significant flood risks; Provide regulatory streamlining similar to emergency authorities previously provided under Executive Order N-10-23;
Temporarily suspend applicable California Environmental Quality Act requirements for specifically identified emergency and preventive flood risk reduction projects, to the extent permitted by law and where compliance would delay essential work;
Address preventive and response activities involving the California Coastal Act and California Endangered Species Act;
Direct State agencies to prioritize permitting, consultation, and technical assistance necessary to complete qualifying work before the winter rainy season; and
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Make available State funding, equipment, personnel, technical support, emergency planning assistance, and other resources, including assistance with evacuation planning, community preparedness, public outreach, and prepositioning of critical resources.
The letter does not authorize a specific City construction or maintenance project or commit the City to any particular expenditure. Rather, it seeks State resources and regulatory tools that could assist the City and other local agencies in completing preventive work and responding to severe winter weather.
September 21 State of Emergency Proclamation
On September 21, 2026, Governor Newsom proclaimed a statewide State of Emergency related to the developing El Niño event. The proclamation directs State agencies to begin coordinated preparation for potential severe weather, flooding, coastal flooding, erosion, mud and debris flows, and related impacts and directs Cal OES to coordinate with local and tribal governments regarding emergency planning, resource coordination, and requests for State assistance.
The proclamation addresses several of the principal issues identified in the September 18 regional letter.
Of particular relevance to local public works activities, the California Environmental Protection Agency and California Natural Resources Agency are directed to prioritize permitting, consultation, and technical assistance for local efforts intended to prevent or mitigate flooding, landslides, and mud and debris flows. The proclamation specifically identifies levee and flood management infrastructure repairs, vegetation management, debris removal, sediment management, bridge scour protection, and channel capacity improvements. State agencies are directed to work with local agencies to issue necessary permits or approvals as quickly as possible and to identify existing emergency authorities or other pathways for streamlined review.
The proclamation also directs Cal OES and the Department of Water Resources to prepare for the pre-positioning of personnel, equipment, supplies, commodities, and other resources based on forecast conditions and local needs. The Department of Water Resources is specifically directed to procure, maintain, stage, and distribute flood fighting materials, including sandbags, rock materials, plastic sheeting, pumps, and other necessary equipment.
Additional State preparedness measures include planning by Caltrans for at-risk transportation infrastructure and pre-positioning of traffic control and road closure equipment; identification of California National Guard personnel and equipment that could support flood response, search and rescue, transportation, evacuation, engineering, debris removal, and other emergency functions; and preparation by California Volunteers and the California Conservation Corps to assist with response activities.
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The proclamation also contains provisions specifically relevant to coastal communities.
The California Coastal Commission is directed to expedite review and action on proposed development intended to prepare coastal communities for El Niño impacts.
For applications submitted under these provisions, the Commission is directed to identify incomplete items within five days and schedule complete applications for the next Commission meeting. For emergency permit requests, the Commission is directed to accept written or oral requests and, when necessary to address an urgent need related to the emergency, act as quickly as possible and within 24 hours of receipt.
These provisions could assist the City should additional regulatory authorization be necessary for coastal protection or other winter storm preparedness activities. They do not, however, independently authorize a particular City project or eliminate the need to obtain applicable approvals.
The September 21 proclamation also does not provide all of the regulatory relief requested in the regional letter. In particular, it does not broadly suspend CEQA or other environmental requirements for local flood protection projects. Instead, the Governor directed the Secretaries for Environmental Protection and Natural Resources to submit a joint recommendation by October 16, 2026 regarding whether additional actions or emergency suspensions are necessary to facilitate local preparedness work.
Accordingly, staff will continue monitoring implementation of the proclamation and any additional State actions that may follow.
City Winter Storm Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
The State proclamation provides additional tools and resources that can complement continue coordinating with Santa Barbara County, Cal OES, the Department of Water Resources, the California Coastal Commission, and other local and State partners as additional guidance and resources become available.
Preparedness and Mitigation
Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management and other emergency response partners. The City has established partnerships with agencies including Cal OES, the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, the American Red Cross, preparedness activities also include emergency shelter planning, Emergency Operations Center training, Incident Command System training, and continued coordination with regional partners.
ReadySBC emergency notification system
and utilizes Genasys EVAC emergency zone mapping through coordination with the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management. These systems provide
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established mechanisms for communicating evacuation warnings and orders, severe weather alerts, and other emergency information to the community.
In advance of and during winter weather, Public Works activities include monitoring and that could affect streets, public facilities, and other infrastructure. As of the publication of this staff report, all but three City storm drains have been cleared. City staff anticipate completing the remaining storm drain cleaning by September 29. As the State implements the September 21 proclamation, staff will also evaluate whether expedited State permitting, technical assistance, or other available resources could facilitate preventive maintenance or flood risk reduction activities that may be necessary before or during the winter season.
The City will also continue to provide free sandbags to Carpinteria residents during the 2026 -service sandbag
station is located at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue. Sand and sandbags are currently stocked and available, with a limit of 20 sandbags per household. This service is intended to assist residents in protecting homes and property from localized flooding and storm impacts.
Winter Protection Berm at Carpinteria City Beach. The berm is constructed annually to help protect public and private property near the shoreline from high tides and winter storms and is monitored and maintained during the winter season as conditions warrant.
November.
Because the State proclamation specifically recognizes the potential for coastal flooding and erosion and directs the California Coastal Commission to expedite review of El Niño preparedness activities, staff will evaluate whether the new procedures can assist with coastal permits or independently authorize earlier or expanded berm construction.
The City also maintains public emergency preparedness information encouraging residents to register for ReadySBC alerts, develop family emergency plans, maintain emergency supplies, and stay informed regarding changing weather and emergency conditions.
Creek and Channel Pre-Storm Work by Santa Barbara County Flood Control City Public Works staff have been coordinating with the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District regarding pre-storm preparations. The Flood Control District has indicated that, prior to significant storm events, District staff may perform maintenance within the Santa Monica Creek and Franklin Creek channels to address vegetation and accumulated dry sediment and reduce the potential for obstructions that could affect channel flow. In addition, the District plans to perform maintenance across the full width
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of the Carpinteria Creek channel in early November, from the base of one creek bank to the base of the opposite bank, to address accumulated vegetation and sediment and help maintain channel capacity. These activities are intended to reduce the potential for blockages and overtopping during storm events.
Emergency Response
During significant winter storm events, City staff coordinate with the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, law enforcement, public utilities, and other local and regional partners as conditions warrant.
Depending on the nature and severity of an event, City response activities may include:
24/7 Operational Readiness & Direct Communication: Maintaining designated on-call staff, including executive leadership, the City Emergency Manager, and the Public Works Manager, who participate in County coordination calls and maintain direct communications during all incidents, regardless of hour, weekend, or holiday.
Field Monitoring & Operations: Monitoring and responding to impacts affecting City streets, storm drains, public facilities, beaches, and shoreline infrastructure, as well as establishing road or facility closures.
Public Information & Support: Communicating emergency information to the public, supporting evacuation and shelter operations, and coordinating requests for regional or State assistance.
mechanism for communicating warnings, evacuation information, and other urgent information during an emergency.
The September 21 State proclamation provides an additional framework through which the City may request State personnel, equipment, flood fighting materials, technical assistance, and other resources should local resources become insufficient during a significant winter storm event.
Recovery
Following a significant storm event, recovery activities would include assessment and documentation of damage to City facilities and infrastructure, emergency repairs necessary to restore public access and services, and development of longer-term repairs where facilities sustain substantial damage.
Staff would also document eligible emergency response and repair costs and coordinate with Cal OES and the Federal Emergency Management Agency if State or federal disaster assistance becomes available. Maintaining contemporaneous records of staff time, equipment use, contracts, materials, photographs, invoices, and other
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stormpotential reimbursement.
Recovery activities may also include removal of debris, restoration of damaged streets, drainage systems, shoreline improvements, parks, and public facilities, coordination with utilities and other agencies, and evaluation of longer-term improvements intended to reduce vulnerability during future storm events.
The State proclamation directs State agencies to support not only preparedness and response but also recovery activities and provides mechanisms for the procurement and deployment of State resources when needed.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
Participation in the regional winter storm preparedness effort and the City's ongoing preparedness activities are consistent with the City's Fiscal Years 2025 27 Strategic Plan.
The effort supports Goal 1, Enhance Public Outreach, Education, and Transparency, through coordinated emergency communication, public preparedness information, and use of established regional warning systems.
It also supports Goal 3, Enhance Quality of Life for Residents, through proactive planning intended to protect residents, businesses, public facilities, transportation systems, shoreline resources, and other community infrastructure from potential storm impacts.
Finally, proactive mitigation, regional collaboration, documentation of eligible emergency costs, and pursuit of available State and federal assistance support Goal 4, Maintain the Fiscal Sustainability of the City, by seeking to reduce potential losses and maximize outside resources available for emergency response and recovery. The City's FY 2025 27 Strategic Plan identifies these three goals among the City's four overarching Council goals.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
No appropriation is needed for this item. Ratification of the City's participation in the September 18 regional letter does not itself create a new financial obligation or require an additional budget appropriation.
Existing preparedness and routine winter maintenance activities are funded through applicable programs within the adopted City budget. If additional preventive work or emergency expenditures become necessary, staff would utilize available budget authority and applicable emergency procedures and return to the City Council for additional appropriations or authorization when required.
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The September 21 State proclamation directs State agencies to make personnel, equipment, materials, technical assistance, and other resources available to support local preparedness and response activities. Availability of those resources will depend on the particular event, identified need, and applicable State procedures and does not constitute a guaranteed funding award to the City.
Should a significant storm result in a state or federal disaster declaration, certain eligible emergency response and recovery costs may also qualify for reimbursement through applicable State or federal disaster assistance programs.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Ratification of the September 18 letter does not authorize a specific City construction, maintenance, or emergency project and does not commit the City to undertaking any particular activity.
Similarly, the September 21 State of Emergency proclamation does not broadly exempt City projects from otherwise applicable environmental or regulatory requirements.
Instead, it directs State agencies to prioritize and expedite permitting and identify existing emergency authorities and streamlined review procedures.
If staff determines that preventive or emergency work is warranted under authorities made available through the State proclamation, the City Attorney's Office and appropriate regulatory agencies would be consulted regarding applicable requirements.
OPTIONS
The City Council could:
1. Ratify the Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer's signature on the September 18, 2026 regional letter and receive and file the update regarding the State of Emergency proclamation and City winter storm preparedness;
2. Decline to ratify the City's participation in the September 18 letter; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: September 18, 2026, Request for Immediate State Action to Protect California Communities Before the 2026 27 Winter Season Attachment B: September 21, 2026, Proclamation of a State of Emergency Related to the 2026 27 El Niño Event
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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
September 18, 2026, Request for Immediate State Action to Protect California Communities Before the 2026 27 Winter Season
September 18, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
3650 Schriever Avenue
Mather, CA 95655
Subject: Request for Immediate State Action (Executive Order) to Protect California Communities Before the 2026–27 Winter Season
Dear Governor Newsom and Director Thomas Jacobs:
On behalf of the below signatories, we respectfully request immediate state action to help local agencies prepare for the impending 2026–27 winter storm season. As of August 24, 2026, NOAA is predicting a 69% chance of a historic El Niño that would exceed the strength of previous El Niño events dating back to 1950. Further, NOAA and the European Climate Centers are also predicting increasing likelihoods of wet winter seasons across California. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts is predicting a greater than 50% chance that rainfall totals in most of California will be in the highest 20% of the climatological record for the December through February 2027 period (exhibit attached). The model also predicts a greater than 70% chance of extreme rainfall for much of coastal California. It is now very likely that California will experience stronger and more persistent storms, including repeated atmospheric river events across California.
Santa Barbara County’s waterways are grappling with persistent issues such as excess vegetation growth, sediment buildup, and debris emanating from devastating wildland fires followed by heavy rains from the winters of 2022–23 and 2023–24. To reduce flood risks across vulnerable Executive Order to expedite urgent vegetation management, debris removal, sediment statewide so that local agencies across California can act quickly ahead of the winter rainy season.
Order N-10-23 underscored the importance of completing vegetation management, sediment removal, and debris clearing ahead of the rainy season, with the intent to minimize risks protections remain in place throughout these urgent activities.
Accordingly, we respectfully request that your Administration take statewide action to:
1. Issue an Executive Order authorizing expedited vegetation management, debris removal,
2. Provide statewide regulatory streamlining consistent with the emergency authorities exercised
3. Temporarily suspend applicable requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its implementing regulations for specifically identified emergency and preventive timely completion of essential work before the winter storm season. Any such suspension should be narrowly tailored to urgent activities necessary to protect life, property, critical infrastructure,
4. Include preventive and response provisions for the California Coastal Act and California
5. Direct state agencies to prioritize and expedite permitting, consultation, and technical
6. Direct the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and other appropriate state agencies to provide all available funding, equipment, personnel, technical support, individuals with limited transportation, must not be left unprepared.
The window for preventive action is rapidly closing. Taking decisive action now will help safeguard California communities, agricultural resources, transportation networks, and public infrastructure from potentially catastrophic flooding. Early intervention is far less costly, and far less disruptive to families, than emergency response and disaster recovery after flooding occurs.
We appreciate your continued leadership in advancing California’s resilience to extreme weather.
We stand ready to work collaboratively with your Administration, Cal OES, and other state and federal partners to reduce flood risks and protect California communities before the approaching winter season.
Sincerely,
Executive Director
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)
Chris Sneddon
Santa Barbara County Public Works
Public Works Departments of the Incorporated Cities in Santa Barbara County:
Brian D’Amour
Public Works Director
City of Santa Barbara
Brett Fulgoni
Public Works Director
City of Santa Maria
Craig Dierling
Public Works Director
City of Lompoc
Luz “Nina” Buelna
Public Works Director
City of Goleta
Gerald Comati
Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Carpinteria
Bridget Paris
Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Solvang
Rose Hess, PE
Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of Buellton
Exhibit: European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Seasonal Forecast for Dec 2026 through February 2027 — chance of rainfall totals in the highest 20% of climatology.
ATTACHMENT B
September 21, 2026, Proclamation of a State of Emergency Related to the 2026 27 El Niño Event
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS in the past several years, California has experienced increasingly severe and destructive storms, including atmospheric river events that have caused widespread flooding, mud and debris flows, landslides, high winds, power outages, road and highway closures, evacuation orders, damage to homes and critical infrastructure, and disruption of essential services; and WHEREAS climate change is intensifying these weather and hydrologic extremes in California, contributing to increasingly severe swings between drought and flooding, and heightening the risks that extreme storms pose to communities, infrastructure, natural resources, and the economy; and WHEREAS California is entering the 2026 2027 wet season amid the ongoing development of a strong and likely historic El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean; and
WHEREAS
National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, in its August 13, 2026, diagnostic report, found that the El Niño event is strengthening, with a greater than 90 percent chance of a very strong event during Northern Hemisphere fall and winter of 2026 2027; and
WHEREAS the Climate Prediction Center projected a 69 percent chance that the event will reach historic strength during the October through December 2026 season, defined as a three-month Relative Oceanic Niño Index, and exceeding the strength of all prior El Niño events in the historical record beginning in 1950; and
WHEREAS the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has found that atmospheric conditions over the tropical Pacific are consistent with a strengthening El Niño, including changes in equatorial winds and an eastward shift in enhanced convection and rainfall toward the central and eastern Pacific, making it more likely that at least some parts of California will experience stronger storms in coming months; and
WHEREAS elevated baseline coastal water levels, combined with high tides, large waves, high surf, and coastal storms, can increase risks of coastal flooding, beach erosion, bluff erosion, transportation disruption, and damage to public and private infrastructure; and
WHEREAS California has already begun to experience effects attributed to this El Niño event, including unusual precipitation and significant coastal flooding; and
WHEREAS historical experience demonstrates that very strong El Niño events do not produce uniform statewide outcomes, but can be associated with exceptionally wet and destructive winter conditions in California; and WHEREAS debris
flows following wildfires, flash flooding, coastal erosion, inundation, and damage to transportation and flood-control infrastructure demonstrates the importance of procuring and positioning resources, clearing waterways, and taking additional actions to prepare before severe storms arrive; and WHEREAS areas affected by recent wildfires are particularly susceptible to flash flooding, mud and debris flows, erosion, sediment transport, and road closures during high-intensity rainfall; and
WHEREAS in light of that experience, local governments, local water agencies, and local flood control authorities have requested action now to enable them to move quickly to begin preparations for preventing and responding to the impacts of potential flooding; and
WHEREAS low-income communities, farmworker families, rural residents, seniors, persons with disabilities, residents with limited transportation access, people experiencing homelessness, and communities in flood-prone, coastal, or post-fire areas may face disproportionate risks; and
WHEREAS the demonstrated potential for a very strong or historic-strength El Niño event to cause elevated coastal water levels and high-impact storms in California warrants early, coordinated, and targeted preparedness actions to protect Californians, critical infrastructure, agricultural lands, natural resources, WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist due to the developing El Niño event; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find that the developing El Niño event is likely to cause conditions that, by reason of their magnitude, are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to appropriately respond; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8625(c), I find that local authority is inadequate to cope with the magnitude of the extreme peril posed by the developing El Niño event; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8571, I find that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations specified in this Proclamation would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the developing El Niño event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State Constitution and statutes, including the California Emergency Services Act, and in particular, Government Code section 8625, HEREBY PROCLAIM A STATE OF EMERGENCY to exist statewide due to the developing 2026 2027 El Niño event.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. All agencies of the state government are to utilize and employ state personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any and all Emergency Services and the State Emergency Pla
of Emergency Services shall coordinate statewide preparedness activities for potential severe weather, flooding, coastal flooding, erosion, mud and debris flows, and related impacts associated with conditions resulting from the El Niño event, including atmospheric rivers and other severe storm all work with local
and tribal governments to support emergency planning, resource coordination, and requests for state assistance. To protect their safety, all residents are to obey the direction of emergency officials with regard to this emergency.
2. As necessary to assist local governments and for the protection of public safety and the environment, state agencies shall enter into contracts to arrange for the procurement of materials, goods, and services necessary to quickly assist with the response to and recovery from the impacts of this emergency. Applicable provisions of the Government Code and the Public Contract Code, including but not limited to travel, advertising, and competitive bidding requirements, are suspended to the extent necessary to address the effects of this emergency.
3. The California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Natural Resources Agency, including boards, departments, and offices within those agencies, are directed to prioritize work to help local agencies prepare for anticipated impacts from the El Niño event. In particular, those state agencies are directed to prioritize permitting, consultation, and technical assistance to support local efforts to prevent or mitigate impacts from anticipated or potential flooding, landslides, and mud and debris flows, including local efforts to expedite levee and other flood management infrastructure repairs, vegetation management, debris removal, sediment management, bridge scour protection, and channel-capacity improvements. State agencies are directed to work with local agencies to issue any necessary permits or other approvals for such efforts as quickly as possible, including by identifying and invoking existing emergency authorities or other pathways for streamlined review.
On or before October 16, 2026, the Secretary for Environmental Protection and the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency shall submit a joint recommendation to my office as to whether further action or emergency suspensions are necessary to support and expedite this work.
4. preparation for and response to the developing El Niño event, including by working with the Department of Water Resources and other appropriate government agencies to prepare to pre-position personnel, equipment, supplies, commodities, and other resources based on forecast conditions, local needs, and identified risks. In particular, this work shall - risk-reduction activities.
5. The Department of Water Resources shall take appropriate action to procure, maintain, stage, pre-position, distribute, and replenish flood-fight supplies, equipment (including, but not limited to, sandbags, riprap and other rock materials, plastic sheeting, and pumps), and other materials necessary to support statewide flood preparedness, response, and protective actions in connection with the El Niño event. The Department of Water Resources shall coordinate with appropriate government agencies to identify priority areas for flood-fight material staging and plans to make these materials available where they are needed, when they are needed.
6. The Department of Water Resources, through its Division of Safety of Dams, shall conduct outreach to owners of jurisdictional dams regarding potential severe conditions during the El Niño event and shall reiterate to dam owners their responsibilities to inspect, operate, maintain, repair, and safely manage their dams and appurtenant structures in accordance
with applicable law, permit conditions, emergency action plans, and directives of the Division of Safety of Dams.
7. Department of Water Resources, shall conduct outreach to counties, cities, and relevant local agencies that are responsible for levees, floodcontrol facilities, and associated structures that may be vulnerable to impacts of the El Niño event to take appropriate actions to procure, maintain, stage, pre-position, distribute, and replenish flood-fight supplies, commodities, equipment, and materials necessary to support flood preparedness, response, and protective actions.
8. The Department of Water Resources, in coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board, shall conduct outreach and education to advance groundwater recharge projects and to use flood flows to recharge groundwater aquifers under existing law with the goal of reducing flood impacts and strengthening local water supplies.
9. Consistent with Paragraph 3 of this Proclamation, the Coastal Commission is directed to expedite review and action on proposed development by coastal communities to prepare for the impacts of this El Niño event.
Coastal communities are encouraged to submit permit applications, as appropriate, to facilitate timely Coastal Commission review, technical assistance, and other support for El Niño preparations. After an application is received, the Commission shall respond with notification of any incomplete items within five days. After an application is complete, it shall be scheduled for hearing at the next Commission meeting. For emergency permit requests, the Commission shall accept both written and oral requests to its district offices. When necessary to address an urgent need related to this emergency, the Commission shall take action on emergency permit requests as quickly as possible and within twentyfour hours of receipt.
10. The California Department of Transportation and California State Transportation Agency shall identify those state highways, bridges, culverts, drainage facilities, slopes, and other transportation infrastructure most at risk of flooding, erosion, debris flows, rockslides, mudslides, or other significant impacts from severe storms caused by the El Niño event, and projects to address such risks within 30 days of this Proclamation.
11. The California Department of Transportation shall develop plans to preposition personnel and materials (including directional signage, trafficcontrol devices, road-closure devices, warning signs, delineators, emergency communications equipment, and other resources) at or near locations that may be identified as at risk of severe impacts from the El Niño event. This shall include plans to prepare and pre-position snowremoval, snow-control, and ice-control equipment as appropriate, including snowplows, snow blowers, graders, loaders, chain-control equipment, salt, sand, and other materials necessary to maintain safe travel and restore access on state highways during the El Niño event.
12. The Adjutant General and the California Military Department shall, in
Services, identify California National Guard personnel, equipment, and capabilities that may be available to support state and local emergency operations, if activated or tasked, in relation to this El Niño event. Such planning shall include readiness for high-water vehicle operations; aviation operations, including reconnaissance, search and rescue, transport, and heavy-lift support, as appropriate; engineering support; emergency communications; transportation and logistics; evacuation support; flood-fight activities; debris removal and route clearance; commodity distribution; shelter support; and other life-safety and emergency-support missions.
13. Emergency Services and other appropriate agencies, shall prepare to mobilize volunteers and trained service members, consistent with their training, mission, safety requirements, and applicable law, to support state and local preparedness, response, and recovery activities in connection with the El Niño event.
14. The California Conservation Corps shall prepare to deploy Corpsmembers, consistent with its statutory mission, training, available resources, safety requirements, and applicable law, to support severe weather preparedness and response activities in connection with the El Niño event.
15. The California Energy Commission, the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, and the State Water Resources Control Board and regional water quality control boards are directed, and the California Public Utilities Commission is requested, to coordinate, consistent with their respective authorities, with electrical, natural-gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, transportation, and other critical-service providers to enhance readiness and support timely restoration of essential services following storm impacts.
16. state agencies, shall expand accessible, multilingual public preparedness communications related to severe weather, flooding, emergency alerts, evacuation readiness, power outages, safe travel, disaster assistance, and household emergency planning.
17.Agencies under my direct authority shall cooperate in their response to this emergency. Other agencies are requested to assist in responding to this emergency, as appropriate.
18. The restrictions set forth in Penal Code section 396, which are automatically triggered upon proclamation of a state of emergency, are suspended, and no such restrictions are imposed, with respect to this El Niño event, at this time.
I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Proclamation be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this Proclamation.
This Proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the State of
California to be affixed this 21st day
of September 2026. _________________________ GAVIN NEWSOM Governor of California
ATTEST: _____________________________
SHIRLEY WEBER, PH. D
Secretary of State
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Economic Vitality Services Agreement with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve an agreement with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce for a 12- month Economic Vitality Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $30,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, subject to final review and approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Requires a roll call vote.) Sample Motion: I move to approve an agreement with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce for a 12-month Economic Vitality Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $30,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, subject to final review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BACKGROUND
The City Council established the Economic Vitality Committee to provide a forum for discussing issues affecting Carpinteria's local economy and business community and to assist in identifying opportunities to support a vibrant, resilient, and sustainable local economy.
Over the past several months, representatives of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) have participated in several meetings and discussions with the Economic Vitality Committee regarding opportunities to strengthen the City's connection with local businesses and expand the resources available to the Carpinteria business community.
These discussions included consideration of a more formal partnership between the City and Chamber focused on direct business engagement, business assistance, economic information, and improved communication between local businesses and City Hall.
Through those discussions, the Chamber developed a proposed Economic Vitality Pilot Program intended to provide dedicated business outreach and support within Carpinteria. The proposed program focuses on direct engagement with local businesses, including businesses Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 1
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
Chamber of Commerce Agreement
September 28, 2026
that are not Chamber members, and connecting businesses with existing resources while gathering information regarding current business conditions, challenges, opportunities, and experiences interacting with City processes. The Chamber's written proposal is included as Attachment A.
On July 15, 2026, the Economic Vitality Committee held a special meeting that included an agenda item specifically concerning the Chamber's economic development proposal. At that meeting, the Committee received a presentation from Chamber representatives and discussed the proposed scope of services and potential partnership with the City. Following its discussion, the Committee recommended that staff bring the proposed agreement forward to the full City Council for consideration.
Since the July 15 meeting, City staff and Chamber representatives have continued refining the proposed scope with an emphasis on establishing clearly defined services, deliverables, and expectations for an initial 12-month pilot program. The resulting proposal is intended to establish a foundation from which the City can evaluate the effectiveness of a more formal economic vitality partnership before considering whether to continue or expand the program in future years.
The Chamber has also developed supporting materials illustrating how business outreach and assistance would be conducted under the proposed program. These materials are included as Attachment B. The Chamber's presentation summarizing the proposed pilot program is included as Attachment C.
DISCUSSION
The Chamber proposes a 12-month Economic Vitality Pilot Program at a cost of $30,000. The program would provide approximately one day per week of dedicated Chamber staff capacity focused on Carpinteria and would establish a structured approach to business outreach, resource connection, information gathering, and communication with the City.
Business Outreach and Engagement
A primary component of the proposed program is proactive outreach to a representative cross section of Carpinteria businesses, including both Chamber members and nonmembers.
The Chamber proposes engaging approximately 100 to 150 businesses during the 12-month pilot, with outreach focused on major employers, small businesses, and key sectors of the local economy, including restaurants, hospitality and tourism, technology, manufacturing, and agriculture. Engagement may include in person visits, meetings, telephone conversations, and participation in business events.
The Chamber has developed a business engagement model that moves from an initial introduction through four general stages:
1. First Contact: Establish a relationship with the business and introduce the City and Chamber partnership.
Chamber of Commerce Agreement
September 28, 2026
2. Learning and Data: Learn about the business, its current conditions, challenges, future plans, and experiences with City processes.
3. Resource Connection: Connect businesses with relevant programs, services, and resources available through the City, Chamber, workforce development partners, financing organizations, mentorship programs, and other community and regional partners.
4. Follow Up: Determine whether the resources were useful, identify remaining needs, and maintain an ongoing relationship with the business.
The Chamber has also developed a detailed outreach guide to promote consistency in business contacts, provided in Attachment B. The guide focuses on relationship building, identifying business challenges, connecting businesses with resources, and gathering information regarding issues such as workforce conditions, business outlook, growth plans, permitting and licensing experiences, and other factors affecting local businesses.
Business Support and Resource Connections
The proposed program is not intended to create a new City business assistance program or duplicate services already available in the region. Rather, the Chamber would serve in part as a resource navigator, connecting Carpinteria businesses to existing programs and organizations, based on identified needs.
Potential resources include workforce development programs, Small Business Administration programs, financing resources, the Small Business Development Center, Women's Economic Ventures, Chamber programs, regional networking opportunities, and other state and regional business resources.
The program would also connect interested businesses with the Chamber's Business Empowerment and Mentorship program, or BEAM. BEAM is a free mentoring program supported by volunteer business executives, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts.
Proposed areas of assistance include business operations, staffing and employee management, financial planning, growth and expansion decisions, and general business challenges. The business-facing description of these services is included as part of Attachment B.
The Chamber's role would be to provide guidance and connections rather than guarantee specific outcomes. Regulatory decisions, including permits and licenses, would remain with the responsible City department or other regulatory agency.
Business and City Feedback Loop
An important component of the proposed partnership is establishing a more consistent channel for communication between the City and local businesses.
Through its outreach, the Chamber would gather information concerning business conditions and recurring issues, including:
Chamber of Commerce Agreement
September 28, 2026
Hiring and workforce conditions;
Business outlook and sentiment;
Expansion, relocation, or downsizing considerations;
Cost and operational pressures;
Barriers to business growth;
Experiences with City permitting, licensing, and other processes; Awareness of City programs and services; and
Other recurring issues affecting Carpinteria businesses.
The Chamber would aggregate information received through these interactions and communicate relevant trends to City staff and the Economic Vitality Committee. The intent is not to identify individual businesses in routine reporting, but rather to identify patterns, recurring issues, and emerging concerns that may warrant additional City attention.
Attachment A provides for quarterly Economic Insight Reports that would include key trends and observations, industry specific insights, a summary of business sentiment, and one or two actionable recommendations intended to support local businesses. The proposal also includes as-needed communication with City staff regarding emerging issues affecting the business community.
The Chamber presentation included as Attachment C further describes regular City staff check-ins, quarterly reporting to the Economic Vitality Committee, and periodic program reviews intended to communicate business engagement results, resource connections, and emerging concerns.
Inclusive Business Outreach
The proposed scope also places emphasis on reaching businesses that may not traditionally participate in Chamber or City activities.
The Chamber proposes intentionally including Hispanic-owned and Spanish-speaking businesses within its outreach. The Chamber has identified Spanish-speaking BEAM mentors and Chamber resources that can assist with bilingual outreach and proposes working with community organizations where appropriate to improve access to information and resources.
This outreach is intended to help ensure that the information provided to the City reflects a broad cross-section of the Carpinteria business community rather than only businesses that already regularly participate in Chamber or City activities.
Pilot Program and Future Evaluation
The proposed agreement is structured as a 12-month pilot rather than a permanent economic development program.
The $30,000 scope focuses primarily on direct business outreach, resource connections, gathering and reporting business information, and establishing a business and City feedback
Chamber of Commerce Agreement
September 28, 2026
loop. More extensive services discussed in the Chamber proposal, including comprehensive economic data systems, formal audits of City processes, new economic development program implementation, business onboarding programs, and recurring business and City networking events, are not included within the proposed pilot scope.
This distinction provides the City an opportunity to evaluate the results of the initial partnership before deciding whether future services should be continued, modified, expanded, or discontinued.
Staff anticipates evaluating the program based on measures including the number and types of businesses engaged, business participation in available resources, recurring issues identified through outreach, recommendations provided to the City, and the overall usefulness of the information presented to the Economic Vitality Committee and City staff.
Near the conclusion of the 12-month term, staff would return to the Economic Vitality Committee with an evaluation of the pilot program and any recommendations concerning future economic vitality services.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
The proposed agreement supports several priorities identified in the City Council's Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Fiscal Year 2026/27 Strategic Plan.
Under Goal 1, Enhance Public Outreach, Education, and Transparency, the Strategic Plan identifies priorities to enhance partnerships with community organizations and strengthen regional collaboration. The proposed Chamber partnership would expand the City's ability to communicate directly with businesses and establish an additional channel through which businesses can obtain information, provide feedback, and connect with City services and regional resources.
The agreement also supports Goal 3, Enhance Quality of Life for Residents, including the priority to support a balanced economy through a broad range of employment opportunities and business support strategies. The proposed program is specifically designed to support existing businesses, identify barriers and opportunities affecting the local economy, connect businesses with workforce and other resources, and provide the City with information that can inform future economic vitality initiatives.
Finally, the proposal relates to Goal 4, Maintain the Fiscal Sustainability of the City, including the Strategic Plan priority to explore ways to enhance and diversify revenue streams. A healthy local business community contributes to the City's long term fiscal sustainability through sales tax, transient occupancy tax, business license revenue, property-related revenues, employment, and other economic activity. The proposed pilot is intended to improve the City's understanding of local business conditions and identify potential opportunities to support the continued health of the local economy.
Chamber of Commerce Agreement
September 28, 2026
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Sufficient funding is available in Account 101-162-5201 Professional Services to cover the $30,000 expenditure. No additional appropriation is needed.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed agreement will be reviewed by the City Attorney's Office prior to execution.
The agreement should clearly identify the Chamber as an independent contractor and establish the scope of services, reporting requirements, compensation, term, insurance requirements, and other standard contractual provisions.
OPTIONS
The City Council could:
1. Approve the proposed 12-month Economic Vitality Pilot Program agreement with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce in an amount not to exceed $30,000;
2. Approve the agreement with modifications; or
3. Decline to approve the agreement and provide alternative direction to staff.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Representatives of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Carpinteria Economic Vitality Proposal, 12-Month Pilot Program Attachment B: Business Outreach and Business Support Materials B-1: The Chamber & BEAM, Practical Support for Carpinteria Businesses B-2: Business Outreach Conversation Guide
Attachment C: Economic Vitality Services, A Partnership for Carpinteria Business Success Presentation
Staff contact:
Brian C. Barrett, City Clerk (805) 755-4403, [email protected] Signature Staff contact: Licette Maldonado, Admin Services Dir.
(805) 755-4448, [email protected] Signature
Chamber of Commerce Agreement
September 28, 2026
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
Carpinteria Economic Vitality Proposal, 12 Month Pilot Program
ATTACHMENT B
Business Outreach and Business Support Materials
B-1: The Chamber & BEAM, Practical Support for Carpinteria Businesses
ATTACHMENT B
Business Outreach and Business Support Materials
B-2: Business Outreach Conversation Guide
Business Outreach Conversation Guide
Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce · City of Carpinteria Economic Vitality Program This outreach guide will help Chamber staff and BEAM mentors with consistency across all outreach conversations. Staff and BEAM mentors approaching businesses should remembers the following goals:
1. Trust and relationship building are the most important parts of outreach! All interactions should be the business community as a neighbor
and resource.
2. Identifying challenges and connecting them to the appropriate resources.
3. Data collection.
1. Preparation (Before Business Outreach)
Coordinate attendance: Ensure there is one Chamber staff member and one BEAM mentor for each visit. There should also be coordination of bilingual BEAM members for businesses who primarily speak Spanish.
What to bring: Your business card, handouts from Carpinteria Immigrant Resources Coalition, and a handout with a list of business resources.
What to know going in: The business name, their industry, what they sell/do, how long they've been there, etc.
2. Introduction
Approach a manager or owner. If neither is available, you can still speak with an employee, but you should follow up with a manager or owner.
Introduce yourself, for example: "Hi! My name is [Name], and I'm with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.
Give context, for example: We've recently partnered with the City of Carpinteria to support Carpinteria's businesses, we just wanted to introduce ourselves and learn more about your business and any support you may need
aware that we are their local Chamber. It may be helpful to explain that our Chamber is a nonprofit organization representing businesses in Goleta, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and the overall Southern Santa Barbara County. We support and advocate for local businesses, connect businesses to resources, host networking events, and give businesses a collective voice with local government.
Ensure they understand . You truly want Carpinteria businesses to know that there are free resources and support available to them.
If they are too busy or seem skeptical, you can leave your card and offer to come back at a better time or follow-up over the phone or by email.
3. Learning About Their Business
After your introduction, ask if you can ask them a few questions about their business and take notes. For example:
General questions:
o "How long have you been in Carpinteria? And is this your only location?" o "How many people do you have working here?" o "What's your busy season like is business pretty steady, or does it fluctuate a lot?" Business outlook & sentiment questions: o "How are things going overall? How are you feeling about the next 6-12 months?" o "What's your biggest challenge as a business owner? Workforce & hiring questions: o "Are you hiring right now, or planning to? Or is your staff pretty stable?" o If they are hiring or there are issues with employee retention:
"What's been your experience trying to find staff? Do you find it difficult to find and retain staff?"
"Do you find that housing is part of that that people can't afford to live close to where they work?"
Growth & future questions: o "Where do you see this business in the next couple of years? Are you thinking about growing, or is it more about maintaining your current business o "Is there anything in particular that stops your business from growing?" City & government questions: o "Has your business interacted with the City of Carpinteria and other local jurisdictions? For example, have you interacted with local government for permits or licenses? If yes: "How was that experience? Was it straightforward or difficult and confusing?" o "Is there anything you wish the City of Carpinteria understood better about the realities of owning a business here?"
Closing & offering support questions: o "Is there anything
4. Connecting Businesses with Resources
Common business issues and resources to alleviate them:
Needing capital or they can't afford to expand: o Montecito Bank & Trust, American Riviera Bank, Community West Bank, and CalPrivate Bank specialize in SBA loans (federally backed loans designed to support small businesses with competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms). o The County Workforce Development Board (WDB) has a program called Rapid Response for businesses facing downsizing. o Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) offers microloans.
Hiring challenges or training costs: o The WDB has a program called On-the-Job Training where they reimburse part of a new employee's wages while you're training them and has an Incumbent Worker Training program for upskilling current staff.
o WEV offers business training, especially for women and underserved entrepreneurs.
Supporting and protecting immigrant staff: o Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) supports, protects, and advocates for the rights, dignity, and well-being of immigrants in Carpinteria and surrounding communities through education, mutual aid, resources and collaboration with individuals, non-profit entities and government agencies.
Needing advice and mentorship: o The Business Empowerment and Mentorship (BEAM) program has volunteer mentors with experience running businesses across many industries. It's free and there are Spanish-speaking mentors. o The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has free one-on-one business advising for SBA loan application.
Human resources, compliance, or employee laws: o The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) has a free HR resource for small businesses. o The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has a business advisory line. o The California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) provides low-cost seminars on employment law, workforce development, and human resource practices through the local EACs. The CEAC also notifies employers about pending legislation that may impact them and provides employer representation on state-level panels, boards, and advisory groups.
Permitting and licenses: o City of Carpinteria staff and departments
5. Close
End the conversation in a warm, friendly way:
Thank them for their time and for sharing their experiences.
Let them know you will follow up with any resources or contacts you mentioned.
Leave them with a business card and welcome them to contact you with any questions or concerns.
If an owner or manager was not available during your visit, get their contact information.
Ask if they are open to a follow-up visit or conversation in the future.
6. Gathering Data & Follow-Up
Take note of the following things:
The emotional tone were they stressed, optimistic, frustrated, checked out? Any specific City issue or friction point mentioned
Whether they seemed open to a follow-up visit
Any early-warning signals: talk of closing, relocating, major downsizing, or major expansion Contact them regarding any resources or contacts you mentioned and send them the Google form if appropriate!
ATTACHMENT C
Economic Vitality Services, A Partnership for Carpinteria Business Success Presentation
City of Carpinteria
COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION - Panel Mural Proposal Following Community Outreach and Requests for Subject Matter Expert Review
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive the staff report and presentation and provide direction to staff regarding next Public Artwork Policy.
Sample Motion: I move to receive the staff report and presentation, and [select desired option].
BACKGROUND
At its July 27, 2026, meeting, the City Council formally initiated the review process for -panel historical mural proposal
(Proposal) under the Cit Public Artwork Policy. As part of this initial phase, Council directed staff to conduct public outreach and solicit comments from community members and subject-matter experts, in accordance with the Public Artwork Policy.
Staff executed these directives between August 20, 2026, and September 22, 2026.
The following report includes public comments received through hard copy and online community feedback forms, as well as comments from subject-matter experts.
DISCUSSION
Public Outreach and Community Engagement
etween August 20, 2026, and September 20, 2026, the
City undertook a public notification and engagement effort:
In-Person Community Events: The City and CCF co-hosted two public outreach events at the proposed project site on Saturday, August 22 and Thursday, September 10, 2026. Residents and visitors were able to view the Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item No.: 14
Council Meeting Date: September 28, 2026
-Panel Mural
Proposal Following Community Outreach and Requests for Subject Matter Expert Review September 28, 2026
proposed mural panels (including one mural using exact proposed dimensions and materials) and engage with City staff and CCF representatives. Between 100-150 community members attended across both days.
Community Feedback: An online feedback
website from August 20 through September 20, 2026. Hard copies of the feedback form were available at City Hall and during all outreach events. In total, the City received 59 responses during this period. Full submission records are provided in Attachment A.
Public Notice & Media:
o Published an informational advertisement, in coordination with CCF, in the Coastal View News (Attachment B).
o Created a dedicated project page under the "Hot Topics" section of the C).
o Issued press releases and posted information on official City social media platforms.
o The Coastal View News ran several news stories and Letters to the Editor covering the Proposal (Attachment D), encouraging community participation.
Subject Matter Expert Review & Historical Reference Checks In accordance solicited comments from
subject matter experts to evaluate the historical and factual accuracy, completeness, or other relevant elements. Subject matter experts included regional historical institutions, cultural organizations, Indigenous community representatives, and university faculty with expertise in California history, ethnic studies, and Indigenous history.
The following is a list of individuals and organizations staff contacted to provide feedback:
Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians Chumash and Spanish/Californio panels
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History All art panels
Chumash Museum Team Chumash and Spanish/Californio panels El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park Spanish/Californio panel Eleanor Fishburn Chumash and Spanish/Californio panels
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles Italian panel
Japanese American National Museum Japanese panel
Kern County Museum Dust Bowl panel
Santa Barbara Historical Museum All art panels
-Panel Mural
Proposal Following Community Outreach and Requests for Subject Matter Expert Review September 28, 2026
Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center Chumash and Spanish/Californio panels
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), Professors Casillas, CastilloMuñoz, Chávez-García, and Sánchez Mexican and Californio panel UCSB, Professors Fujino, Spickard, and Zhao Japanese panel Of the individuals and organizations solicited for comment, staff received formal responses from the following groups:
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History Dr. Jayme Yahr, Executive Director University of California, Santa Barbara Dr. Miroslava Chavez-Garcia, Professor of History with focus on Chicana/o History, Race, Gender, Immigration & the Borderlands, Juvenile Justice, U.S. Women of Color, 19th Century California University of California, Santa Barbara Dr. Paul Spickard, Professor of History with focus on Racial Theory, Comparative Colonialisms US Social/Cultural History (1600-present), Migrations and Identities
University of California, Santa Barbara Dr. Erin Khu Ninh, Professor of History with focus on Asian American and Comparative Ethnic Literatures, Women's Literature, Feminist Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara Dr. Diane Fujino, Professor of History with focus on Asian American Social Movement, Japanese American History, Black Power Studies, Afro-Asian Studies
All feedback received from individuals and organizations contacted for subject-matter feedback can be found in Attachment E.
POLICY CONSISTENCY
the City Council on July 27, 2026.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Direct costs associated with a majority of the public outreach (website hosting, printing, and staff processing time) are included as part of the General Government approved FY 26/27 operating budget. CCF paid for 50% of the Coastal View News newspaper ad.
Any additional administrative steps directed by Council will be evaluated for budgetary impact or cost-recovery options under the Public Artwork Policy.
-Panel Mural
Proposal Following Community Outreach and Requests for Subject Matter Expert Review September 28, 2026
Subject Matter Expert Compensation & Policy Considerations During the outreach and review process, staff received inquiries asking whether subject matter experts, historians, and tribal representatives were being compensated for their professional review services and time. For any additional subject matter outreach related to this project, or for future projects, the City Council may wish to consider allocating financial resources, such as City-paid stipends or applicant-funded expertreview fees, for this purpose.
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
the First Amendment. Under the government speech doctrine, when the government speaks on its own behalf, as the City is doing here, its speech is not subject to the First Amendment constraints that apply when the government regulates private speech. By clearly establishing that on City
Property constitutes government speech, the City may select, modify, and remove such artwork consistent with its civic message without creating a forum for private expression.
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed process and will continue to provide legal guidance throughout the review process, as appropriate.
OPTIONS
1. Direct staff to present the Proposal to the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for evaluation consistent with its authority. The Council may direct staff to forward the Proposal as currently presented or incorporate specified modifications or conditions prior to ARB review.
2. Provide alternative direction as desired.
3. Decline to continue processing the Proposal.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING
Carpinteria Cultural Foundation representatives
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Digital Public Feedback Submissions (August 20-September 20, 2026) Attachment B: Community Outreach Advertisement
Attachment C: City Website Project Webpage Printout
Attachment D: Mentions of Project in the Coastal View News Attachment E: Subject Matter Expertise Responses
-Panel Mural
Proposal Following Community Outreach and Requests for Subject Matter Expert Review September 28, 2026
Staff Contact: Juliza Briones, Program Manager (805) 755-4401, [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
Digital Public Feedback Submissions (August 20-September 20, 2026)
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ATTACHMENT B
Community Outreach Advertisement
ATTACHMENT C
City Website Project Webpage Printout
ATTACHMENT D
Mentions of Project in the Coastal View News
ATTACHMENT E
Subject Matter Expertise Responses