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Residents, instructors urge council to restore holiday access to veterans' hall; staff cite liability and staffing constraints
Summary
Operators and participants in a long-running exercise program asked the council to reverse a recent change that limits unsupervised access to the veterans' hall for holiday classes. City staff cited risk-management guidance, insurance concerns and staffing shortages and proposed alternatives including overtime staffing, a 12-month permit or volunteer certification.
Owners and participants of a longstanding recreation program urged the Carpinteria City Council on Nov. 24 to allow holiday exercise classes in the veterans' hall after recent staff policy changes limited unsupervised access.
Connie Fortgüen, who identified herself as co-owner of the program, told the council that the classes have run for decades and provide health and social benefits to older residents. "Nos hemos estado reuniendo ahí 30 años," she…
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