City of Carpinteria Newsletter

Message from the Mayor

Dear Carpinterians,

Over the several days, California has experienced relentless heat. This type of heatwave isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s dangerous. Knowing that we have vulnerable people in our community, the City of Carpinteria designated the Carpinteria Community Library as a Cooling Center before the heat set in. The library has provided an air-conditioned environment to relax and access drinking water and bathrooms—a huge benefit to many during these hot days.

Another major threat that the heat brings is power interruptions caused by spiking demand for electricity in late afternoon and evening hours. Blackouts are not only inconvenient, but dangerous for those that need energy for medical reasons. In an effort to reduce the burden to the power grid, the City of Carpinteria has been using back-up generators. We joined many agencies locally and statewide in this effort prompted by Governor Newsom’s proclamation of a State of Emergency. These agencies typically avoid the potential nuisances that generators can cause, but remaining fully functional without further stressing the power grid has been imperative during this heatwave.

I want to thank our residents who have made efforts to conserve energy during peak hours. By pre-cooling homes, charging batteries, using appliances early in the day, and spending time at the beach, we have managed to avoid the rotating power outages that could become necessary due to over-demand.

In the coming days, I am asking our senior citizens to dedicate a few minutes to filling out our Community Needs Assessment Survey. Please let us know about the types of senior programs you might be interested in, whether you would attend classes or events at a local senior center, and what challenges might stand in the way of your access to a local senior center. I look forward to receiving your valuable feedback which will help our City Council make decisions about how best to address your priorities with our resources. Click HERE to fill out the survey in English or HERE for Spanish, or pick one up at City Hall or Carpinteria Community Library. 

Stay Cool and Stay Safe,

Mayor Wade Nomura

City News & More

Congratulations, Zaiden!
The City of Carpinteria Aquatics Team congratulates Zaiden Juarez for being our Standout Staff Member for the month of August. Zaiden started working with the City this summer as a cashier. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and mountain biking. He learned how to swim at Carpinteria Community Pool and was a Carpinteria Junior Lifeguard. Zaiden’s favorite part of working at the pool is the friendly environment and positive team. He has lived in Carpinteria his whole life and he has five siblings. Zaiden will start school this year at U.C. Davis where he will be studying agriculture.

Free Compost Pails Available
The City of Carpinteria wants to help you compost! While supplies last, kitchen compost pails will be available free of charge to Carpinteria residents who are customers of EJ Harrison & Sons. Pails can be used for personal composting or for food waste composting by EJ Harrison & Sons (compost must be bagged and placed in the green waste bin). A limit of one pail will be provided to each household, and home addresses will be recorded upon distribution. Residents who are interested in receiving a pail should contact Erin Maker at [email protected] .

Coastal Cleanup Day: Sept. 17

The 38th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Carpinterians will have opportunities to participate at a variety of locations, including Jelly Bowl Beach, Carpinteria State Beach, Santa Claus Lane and Rincon County Beach. Learn more about the California Coastal Commission event HERE.

Survey will Inform Future of Senior Programs

Please take a moment or two to help shape the future of local active adult and senior services by taking our Community Needs Assessment Survey by Sept. 18. The brief survey will provide the City Council with data-supported recommendations for active adult/senior services and programming. It’s available in English HERE and Spanish HERE. Paper copies are available at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., or Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave.

Advance Care Planning Workshop Coming Soon
Join Mi Vida Mi Voz, Compassionate Care of Carpinteria, and Carpinteria Children’s Project for an Advance Care Planning workshop on Sept. 27 and Oct. 4. During the free workshop, participants will learn about the importance of Advance Healthcare Directives, choosing a healthcare agent, and discussing their healthcare decisions in the event they have a medical emergency or are seriously ill and cannot speak for themselves. Attendees will also have the opportunity to finalize their ‘MyCare’ document with the help of experts, volunteers, and a FREE notary. This workshop is open to the public and will take place on two Tuesdays, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Carpinteria Children’s Project Auditorium, 5201 8th Street. To register, contact Ismael Paredes Ulloa at (805) 566-1621 by Sept. 13. For more information, contact Adriana Marroquin at [email protected]or (805) 705-4846.

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