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The assessment, prepared by Counsilman-Hunsaker (presented by Beau Ilgenfritz), reviewed the pool shell, deck and gutter, filtration and chemical systems, heater, and the bathhouse. The consultant identified the most pressing concern as the cantilevered portion of the gutter/deck: \"I would say the largest issue that I we encountered on the visit was the cantilevered portion of the gutter,\" Ilgenfritz said, pointing to major cracking, corrosion and pieces of concrete breaking off into the pool.

Other findings included missing inlet covers and damaged inlet threads (a safety and maintenance concern), worn and noncompliant pool markings and stair escutcheon plates, filters and piping at or beyond typical service life in some areas, a lack of automated flow metering tied to the variable frequency drives (reducing potential energy savings), and a chemical feed process that relies on manual mixing and multiple chlorine sources rather than a single automated feeder. The ozone secondary sanitization system in place is not functioning and the pool heater is about 13 years old (approaching typical 15-year service life).

An ADA accessibility survey from 2015 and a 2016 transition plan were noted; staff said they have an ADA transition plan and are aware of violations, and risk management has advised that having a plan in place reduces liability while the city works toward remediation.

Cost estimates: staff said the consultant’s scope estimate to address the pool work identified in their report is approximately $969,382; that figure did not include a full bathhouse renovation or electrical-system upgrades. The consultant offered a three-phase option (immediate, three years, five years) and noted that a full replaster in phase 3 would add materially to cost; replastering and escalation account for much of the difference between phased and comprehensive estimates.

Council members and staff discussed funding approaches, including private fundraising (the city has used public-private fundraising for prior park projects), state and county grants, and potential changes to assessment districts to free general-fund capacity. The council unanimously voted to receive-and-file the assessment and asked staff to prepare a work plan showing phased options, estimated timelines and potential funding sources.

What’s next: staff will refine cost estimates for bathhouse and electrical upgrades, prepare phased scopes and funding scenarios, and return to council with a project work plan and outreach strategy to seek possible private and public funding partners.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Carpinteria City Council - May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Carpinteria City Council received a consultant condition assessment of the city’s community pool on May 27 that found a deteriorating cantilevered gutter/deck, aging mechanical systems, and manual chemical controls; the consultant estimated roughly $969,382 to address identified pool repairs (excluding bathhouse renovations).","taxTitle","Carpinteria City, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",77648,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6555401,"Carpinteria extends Showscapes landscaping contract for one year amid calls for closer oversight",1219,3856000,5075000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3538178-c3547d86a4b4dd4380b0f369aba7da2a&start=3856&end=5075","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3538178-c3547d86a4b4dd4380b0f369aba7da2a/thumbnail_3856000.jpg","/articles/6555401/Carpinteria-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Carpinteria-extends-Showscapes-landscaping-contract-for-one-year-amid-calls-for-closer-oversight","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555401-46f3c4c404bc07fa9d8358d2099125ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171094&Signature=KacI~BT6PWRWQbMoI19SBKMLEiQ~eTl-glCllW86mIH4E7IiqGpPM-Uz7onYmNWi5BMkGtaklABEqvt5sj8dYxGvZcDmpAwrsFoNkA9GyLOCrLdh7gf8UzK2WFf~Ows-8ENpdPZ-0-VB1g~5qva4mHKAwrq7L87wrYyAx1lFouqTdMpqmnzrpPBHEXd92rxUMyLiPhu4GijUgRfbLECHLJgYkYFGCJl0IiW6b6Bty8DVVCrBlp4Ycqfh5qZMIlxOHWe8iJeXHIAWE1EdAf7GZDhyT2vMDaLnVA~tm5NbivyspeFmbKgnnIvPlzj70L5Ugz53pbAIhllXdxlT~mJ0ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carpinteria City Council on May 27 authorized the city manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the maintenance agreement with Showscapes Inc., DBA TreeScapes, extending the contract for one year with a not-to-exceed amount of $267,600. The extension completes the two one-year renewal options originally built into the 2021 contract.

Staff told the council that performance evaluations, site visits and vendor reports indicate ShowScapes’ work is satisfactory and that there is no fee increase for this extension. The extension covers maintenance for city-owned assets including bike paths, trails, facilities, parks, open space, parking lots and rights of way. Staff said that after the final extension expires the city will either issue an RFP or consider transitioning these services in-house.

Council discussion and public comment focused on quality control and scope clarity. Several council members asked whether specific locations — including the roundabout at Linden and frontage landscaping along Via Rio — were included in the contractor’s responsibilities. Staff said some parcels were added in a prior amendment and that staff would confirm other specific locations. Public commenter Susan Allen and other speakers urged more training for crews working in natural areas and better supervision for sensitive sites such as the bluffs.

Public Works staff asked council members to email specific complaints so staff can respond, and the director said he would ask the contractor to attend council follow-up meetings if requested. Councilmember comments referenced Green Gardener certification as one option to increase field staff training for working in native habitat and public open-space settings.

Council approved the amendment by unanimous roll call. Staff said the FY 2025–26 budget will present funding for the extended term and that the contract contains no additional fee increase for the extended year.

What’s next: staff will follow up on location-specific questions, request contractor attendance if requested by council, and collect written concerns from council members and the public for immediate quality-control follow-up.","The council approved a one-year extension to the city’s maintenance agreement with Showscapes Inc. (doing business as TreeScapes) at a not-to-exceed $267,600, bringing the amended contract total to $1,229,010. Council and public speakers pressed staff to strengthen oversight, reporting and training for work in sensitive natural areas.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6555406,"Carpinteria Council renews 2 Trumpets communications contract through 2029, increases not-to-exceed to $427,500",859,2955000,3814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3538178-c3547d86a4b4dd4380b0f369aba7da2a&start=2955&end=3814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3538178-c3547d86a4b4dd4380b0f369aba7da2a/thumbnail_2955000.jpg","/articles/6555406/Carpinteria-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Carpinteria-Council-renews-2-Trumpets-communications-contract-through-2029-increases-not-to-exceed-to-427500","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555406-28677cb207c61ca6c00a4793803fb7dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171094&Signature=RjENuXrL3nb-~YhZ2BISk0zSf0sY3W7KPTkYguQPMJPH6eBtw-8x4sAQ2qi241EXg9lKhAkD2-~7FrqD8PFUJKuPt0dBuvZQIqwDDxQLRIMEUidTrTdh02SGX6LHnVt6LoxPz~5UViyPAyg5fJ9NtVtACxXpfQcBt1jWxIAlCMqr-kgnQ3RFbgnLa4bsvBHxvgwn9FHZ1y~kD282dOkaCIArpGWSJD5DIMsJlmp-eWUwNaykND4OnR~AQrHAU-nTFdMqR6yRYzjNEH~fjJCZxLCjnrlvk-NmE-kA8slKIZmUsnlKCVGZnVPC6rtIj~m~-PxJgjgHjAVTcPajXTL-Dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carpinteria City Council on May 27 authorized the city manager to execute a first amendment to the city’s communications services agreement with 2 Trumpets Communications LLC, extending the contract through June 30, 2029, and increasing the total not-to-exceed compensation to $427,500.

City staff said the amendment preserves the current scope of work — an 80-hour monthly retainer for social media management, bilingual newsletter production, website support, content creation and graphic design — with an option for 15 additional hours per month for urgent priorities. Assistant City Manager Ryan Kintz told the council the increase covers the existing annual rate rolled forward through 2029: “That looks like a big number, but it's really just a yearly amount of $85,500,” Kintz said, adding the total reflects the multi-year extension rather than an annual price jump.

The council and staff framed the change as continuity-focused: 2 Trumpets has supported Carpinteria since 2018, helped with the city’s adopted strategic plan, and provides bilingual drafts that are translated by the city’s program manager. Staff highlighted metrics used to evaluate performance, including social media reach, newsletter open rates and event attendance, and said the contractor assists with photography, media monitoring and lightweight website updates.

Council members asked for more detail about how the 80 base hours are allocated and how the city measures community engagement. Staff said the hours cover social media, newsletter creation, website edits, graphic design, photography and media monitoring; the extra 15 monthly hours are reserved for high-priority or emergency projects and have been used sparingly (for example, during strategic-plan work). Staff also said they will continue to review metrics and refine outreach tactics to reach underrepresented groups, particularly Spanish-speaking residents.

The council voted unanimously to approve the amendment. The consent of the council also updated the city’s contact for the agreement to Juliza (Julissa) Briones, the city’s program manager, and retained the existing hourly rate for additional hours ($75 per hour) and the base monthly service level.

What’s next: staff said the proposed FY 2025–26 budget includes additional funding for video production to expand outreach; staff will also follow up about making kiosk and outreach materials available digitally beyond the physical visitor kiosk.","The Carpinteria City Council unanimously approved a first amendment to its communications contract with 2 Trumpets Communications LLC, extending the term to June 30, 2029, and raising the not-to-exceed total to $427,500 to preserve continuity of bilingual outreach, social media, website and newsletter support.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6555391,"Votes at a glance: Carpinteria council approves consent items, budget/resolution continuations and two contract amendments",2466,2833000,5299000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3538178-c3547d86a4b4dd4380b0f369aba7da2a&start=2833&end=5299","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3538178-c3547d86a4b4dd4380b0f369aba7da2a/thumbnail_2833000.jpg","/articles/6555391/Carpinteria-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Carpinteria-council-approves-consent-items-budgetresolution-continuations-and-two-contract-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555391-f422e596147d79832cfb1b322b328e06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171094&Signature=FfhnqEZWN~sgm3wd4O~mFlTFyF~SvuOwvzZzsxbGGJJbGlwWtJIlg0YQPlUTb05QXrNrjY07h5ebgL1qhT~DeaPqVFmLLPCpnr0C0MrCbDaO205GQN44hz8lBL24-VNHElVKVy~5R7xTpSYfSqirtFzuSdogt6zP-78wlMdpJTR6rP8OmYKjyd1zV7APA-ycFkOpR6wakws6gKTDmoBJNYh3vJiLmOe46ij9Eo~uHp0LLbEzzX7E-r7cTDmRixbK~B0Jh2ymp8w1I1xT6WWZKZcu09V5jXUYa6sirFhXCkQIYzxakLEf~RXqCsCGXDj36FsxskNr5TZLUDxw6S8C3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carpinteria City Council took several procedural and fiscal actions on May 27. Highlights below summarize each formal action and the vote recorded at the meeting.

Consent calendar (approved, roll call): Council approved a multi-part consent calendar that included: approval of May 12, 2025 minutes; receipt and filing of expenditures for May 5–16, 2025; receipt and filing of city manager-executed contracts (April 8–May 6, 2025); receipt and filing of the monthly treasurer's investment safekeeping report for April 2025; adoption of Ordinance No. 793 amending Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 2.37 to modify appointment and service of youth representatives on the Library Advisory Commission; and adoption of Resolution No. 6402 amending the city's investment policy to change reporting frequency from quarterly to monthly. The consent calendar passed on a roll-call vote (recorded as unanimous by council).

Contract amendments (approved):
- First amendment with 2 Trumpets Communications LLC (Agenda item 9): Extended to 06/30/2029; total not-to-exceed increased to $427,500. Approved by roll-call (5–0).
- Amendment No. 2 to the maintenance agreement with Showscapes Inc., DBA TreeScapes (Agenda item 10): One-year extension; not-to-exceed $267,600; amended total $1,229,010. Approved by roll-call (5–0).

District continuations (public hearings and adopted resolutions):
- Resolution No. 6398: Continue Street Lighting District No. 1 for FY 2025–26 (projected revenues approx. $247,000; operating expenses approx. $235,000). No written protests received; resolution adopted.
- Resolution No. 6399: Continue Lighting, Landscaping, and Right-of-Way Improvement District No. 3 for FY 2025–26 (projected revenues approx. $198,000; projected expenditures approx. $400,000; general fund subsidy ~ $204,000). No written protests received; resolution adopted.
- Resolution No. 6400: Continue Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment District No. 4 for FY 2025–26 (DTBAB recommended general assessment $126.45; total district revenues and expenses projected at $16,000). No written protests received; resolution adopted.
- Resolution No. 6401: Continue Winter Protection Berm Assessment District No. 5 for FY 2025–26 (estimated winter berm install/maintenance cost $69,000; district assessment $20,228; city share approx. $48,000). No written protests received; resolution adopted.

Legislative update: Council received a legislative update from staff; council directed the city attorney to draft letters on selected bills (SB 79 and AB 650, per council direction) and provided the city attorney discretion to proceed if letters had not already been filed.

All formal votes referenced above were recorded by roll call in the record.","On May 27 the Carpinteria City Council approved the consent calendar (minutes, financial reports, an ordinance change to library advisory youth representation and an investment policy amendment), extended two city contracts (2 Trumpets and Showscapes) and adopted four district continuation resolutions for FY 2025–26.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Carpinteria council approves consent items, budget/resolution continuations and two contract amendments