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Staff presented a menu of options reviewed earlier in the meeting: support for pending state and federal legislation (including proposals to require visible identification for federal immigration officers and to prohibit face coverings for law-enforcement personnel), coordination with other local jurisdictions, participation in litigation (including a multijurisdictional ACLU suit mentioned during public comment), municipal resolutions or ordinances, and practical community support measures such as an online resource hub, outreach, and workshops.

What the council asked staff to explore: Council members said they wanted options that are actionable and legally sound. The list of items the council asked staff to research and return with included:
- Formation of an ad hoc committee to work with nonprofits and community stakeholders for rapid response and coordination;
- Options for joining or supporting litigation filed by other jurisdictions or nonprofit counsel (public commenters referenced a recently filed ACLU lawsuit seeking injunctions against federal enforcement tactics);
- Model ordinances, including potential prohibitions on the use of city property or facilities by federal immigration agents unless required by law, and steps to address impersonation and identification by persons claiming to be federal agents;
- Legislative advocacy at the state and federal level, including bills discussed by staff such as the “No Secret Police Act,” the “No Vigilantes Act,” the ICE Security Reform Act, and the VISIBLE Act, which would require visible identification for immigration officers; and
- Practical measures: a centralized city webpage listing local resources, a multilingual emergency hotline, virtual “know your rights” workshops, and partnership frameworks to route donors and volunteers to vetted nonprofit organizations.

Public commenters and nonprofit leaders emphasized speed, coordination and trust. Casa de la Raza, the Carpinteria Children’s Project, the Fund for Santa Barbara and the 805 UndocuFund offered to partner on outreach, legal assistance and case management. Several speakers also urged the council to press the county sheriff for clearer public communication and to investigate impersonation claims.

Legal and operational constraints: Staff and the sheriff’s office representative repeatedly said local authorities have limited authority over federal operations; federal agencies typically provide “deconfliction” notice to local law enforcement but do not share tactical details. Staff recommended coalition approaches — joining with other cities or Cal Cities — and emphasized the cost and complexity of litigation.

Council direction and next steps: The council voted unanimously to direct staff to return with a package of options and to create an ad hoc mechanism for rapid follow-up. Council members asked staff to: prioritize outreach and an online resource hub; engage with regional partners, including the county; explore model ordinance language and legal risks; and reach out to California Cities (Cal Cities) and other municipal networks about coordinated action.

The council did not commit to specific litigation or ordinance language at the meeting; it requested staff analysis and legal options and set the ad hoc committee as the vehicle to refine recommendations for future council action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Carpinteria Special City Council Meeting - July 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Facing public outcry over recent immigration enforcement operations, the Carpinteria City Council directed staff to return with policy options and create an ad hoc vehicle to coordinate next steps, including exploring litigation, state and federal advocacy, resource coordination, and an online resource hub for affected residents.","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},6510472,"Carpinteria council authorizes $10,000 emergency appropriation for nonprofits aiding families affected by ICE activity",3216,7595000,10811000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5377388-2c5405d9647c89719e4a0aa3b8e5b1fc&start=7595&end=10811","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5377388-2c5405d9647c89719e4a0aa3b8e5b1fc/thumbnail_7595000.jpg","/articles/6510472/Carpinteria-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Carpinteria-council-authorizes-10000-emergency-appropriation-for-nonprofits-aiding-families-affected-by-ICE-activity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510472-b41ded58e69d4da5d09d7c19017103ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771100659&Signature=Li6zdtzpGvyv7krksXHP9dtu9bWFU0C5hkPsOIBokh35CcD7NXRB19QAq10X7DIDE4ML5kqtidQcttbRX1TI3ObtFV8--tzzpH~s7~NimFvSQ5rdk0PT3FJ8K65JO4AScFPLpqOMW97KaHJFet3naETLjvN~y6Fu5SRK0G-vzrNRTxhhhXhU1QkS-BDNkYyhdNxzBvVJe9QpOMxIu1w6FJZrj45uzv1nsxgEuDsEtYO9T40EnnBDN7Apue2CvryS~eJ1gLIfcVXzeEvJEnKIputddaO5HRG4gMBKO5YB7z13a6~q3gMOoXwp~FQj1usyojrUiXQ5N2-Elrj3V5uhCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carpinteria City Council voted to authorize a one-time allocation of $10,000 from the general fund to support nonprofit organizations serving residents affected by recent federal immigration enforcement operations.

Council members debated the amount at length, with several members and public commenters saying $5,000 would be insufficient and urging a larger emergency allocation. Staff told the council the $10,000 is intended as an immediate, short-term disbursement to cover urgent needs while the city also reexamines an existing community service grant program that has $150,000 budgeted and could be prioritized for similar services.

Staff presentation and timeline: City staff proposed a simplified request-for-proposals (RFP) process intended to move quickly: a two-week application window for the emergency funds and an expectation of rapid distribution once award decisions are made. For the larger community service grant cycle, staff estimated that, under the normal competitive process, funds would likely be distributed in September or October.

Budget context: Staff said the city’s available fund balance was $1,076,890 but noted that the balance is “dwindling” and that the city faces fiscal constraints in coming years. Council members and community speakers urged the council to consider matching or leveraging private foundation funds and to collaborate with existing nonprofit networks to maximize impact.

Public input and community needs: Speakers from Casa de la Raza, Carpinteria Children’s Project, the 805 UndocuFund and other organizations described immediate needs: emergency groceries, diapers, transportation, legal hotlines, gas and case management for families left without a wage earner. Casa de la Raza’s director of services said, “We spend $5,000 on one pantry run, which we have to run several times a week,” to illustrate the scale of need.

Motion and vote: After discussion the council approved the $10,000 appropriation and also directed staff to return to council with recommended changes to the community service grant program to prioritize emergency needs. The appropriation passed on a roll-call vote: “Vice mayor Salerno — Aye; Council member Clark — Aye; Council member Mayor — Aye; Council member Nomura — Aye; Mayor Alarcon — Aye.”

Implementation: Staff said they will post the emergency RFP and accept applications for approximately two weeks; selection criteria were described as prioritizing direct services, legal assistance, and outreach/education. The council also authorized staff to return with options for prioritizing the existing $150,000 community service grant for the same purpose.

What happens next: Council members and community organizations said they will continue fundraising, coordinate with county and regional partners and press for state or federal support. Several speakers urged the city to consider larger appropriations and to act quickly to meet immediate basic needs for affected families.","The council approved a one-time $10,000 appropriation from the general fund to support nonprofit organizations providing legal aid, direct services and outreach to residents affected by recent federal immigration enforcement. Staff described a fast RFP process and longer-term options through an existing $150,000 community service grant.",{"_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},6510475,"Carpinteria council adopts proclamation denouncing recent ICE operations, reaffirms California Values Act",6216,952000,7168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5377388-2c5405d9647c89719e4a0aa3b8e5b1fc&start=952&end=7168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5377388-2c5405d9647c89719e4a0aa3b8e5b1fc/thumbnail_952000.jpg","/articles/6510475/Carpinteria-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Carpinteria-council-adopts-proclamation-denouncing-recent-ICE-operations-reaffirms-California-Values-Act","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510475-fdd97db170c5a855212321415d890a6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771100659&Signature=A8VyB92KvGVaactQSksvEhlkUVQpqulnMsuSnzRokePh35iOaOo~Z6nH923XaFjC0jDZDAT-FueFbbw4o06a8im083yytbBysyAYKUgCSKJlpFIshdixySanlVDL2Ap7aY~7NhwGdKsSGnSGAu92HsQhyQdnaWg7lwLQ9knXi7nU186vA9TyVH-OzO8AMvnER0mNlga8Z4~s7Nt4GOCsyaL43yR4FSb9ZnRzmywcTdCRk3exwABOZRuSTQ23wIvnfFO5yBH7wdAc0n21tg-ZMyM3k1XT0gaPD-vcejt6LJsjiDABjVYdRpPDMuVm1mG5qhODkWz9~yEhwfFunW2qlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carpinteria City Council on Thursday unanimously adopted a proclamation condemning recent federal immigration enforcement activity in the city and reaffirming the council’s prior commitment to the California Values Act (SB 54).

The proclamation, read and considered as Item 1 on the special July 10 meeting agenda, states that the council “reaffirms its commitment to Senate Bill 54, the California Values Act,” and calls out federal operations that local speakers described as militarized and intimidating. The council then voted to adopt the statement and proclamation; the motion passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: Council members said the proclamation is intended to signal the city’s stance and to reassure immigrant residents and workers that city resources will not be used for federal immigration enforcement. Residents, educators and nonprofit leaders said the raids have created fear, interrupted work and school, and inflicted trauma that requires immediate response from local government and service providers.

The proclamation cites the council’s March 10, 2025, unanimous passage of Resolution No. 6,372 reaffirming SB 54 and lists a series of “whereas” clauses documenting community concern and reported tactics by federal agents including masked officers and limited identification.

Public comment was extensive. Erica Reyes, district director for U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, described a Carpinteria-area operation in which “Peaceful protesters who showed up to the site were fired upon with smoke bombs and other projectiles. A child was harmed during the confrontation.” Reyes said Rep. Carbajal had attempted to inspect the scene and was denied entry.

A range of elected representatives’ offices sent statements read at the meeting: a representative for Assemblymember Greg Hart called the raids “unnecessary, harmful, and fundamentally inconsistent with the values we share as a community,” and a staff member for State Senator Monique Limon said the state has allocated funds for litigation and that the attorney general’s office has filed suits addressing similar enforcement activity.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office provided a prepared statement during the meeting saying the sheriff’s office does not assist with immigration enforcement, that it had received a deconfliction notice from federal agencies in advance of an operation at one site in Carpinteria, and that deputies fielded community calls about the federal activity. The statement said California Highway Patrol provided traffic control and that the sheriff’s office did not report any local law-enforcement incidents requiring on-scene intervention by deputies.

Council reaction and next steps: Council members described the proclamation as an important public reaffirmation and said it was the first step of several, including considering additional measures discussed later in the meeting. The council directed staff to post the proclamation publicly and distribute it to local media, per the motion language.

Community leaders at the meeting urged the council to go beyond words by supporting legal action, coordinating with county partners, and funding local services that assist affected families.

The adoption of the proclamation concluded Item 1 and set the stage for subsequent agenda items on emergency funding and broader city responses to federal immigration enforcement.","The Carpinteria City Council unanimously adopted a proclamation condemning recent federal immigration enforcement tactics in the city, reaffirming the city’s prior resolution supporting the California Values Act (SB 54). The action followed hours of public comment from residents, elected representatives and community organizations.","actionData","errors"]

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