City Clerk The Clerk’s Office performs a variety of legal and administrative duties/responsibilities. The City Clerk is responsible for the preparation of the City Council meeting agendas, minutes, legal publications and for processing resolutions and ordinances. The City Clerk acts as the official custodian of records for the City and is responsible for the City’s Records Management Program. The City Clerk is responsible for election activities and assists in the recruitment of members for various boards, commissions, and committees. The City Clerk acts as filing officer for the City Conflict of Interest Code and Fair Political Practices Commission Statements of Economic Interest, as well as election campaign reports for City Council and Council candidates. The City Clerk acts as service agent for the City regarding claims, subpoenas and summons; and provides access to public records and information.   City Council Agendas/Staff Reports/Minutes Regular meetings of the City of Carpinteria City Council are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 P.M. in the City’s Council Chambers, located at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue. Meetings are broadcast live on local GATV Channel 21 and rebroadcast on the following Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. and Saturday at 5:00 P.M.   Election Information The City of Carpinteria’s General Municipal Elections for the election of City Councilmembers are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November even years. Special Municipal Elections may be scheduled as a result of City Council action. For additional information regarding elections or candidate campaign disclosure statements, contact the City Clerk's Office (contact information below). The following are links to helpful election information sites. Santa Barbara County Clerk, Recorder and Assessor & Registrar of Voters Find Your Polling Place         Fair Political Practices Committee Municipal Code The Municipal Code is a codification of all the applicable ordinances of the City of Carpinteria.  The Muni Code is updated electronically in January of each year; therefore the Municipal Code in the link below may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the City.  Please contact the City Clerk at (805) 658-5405, ext 403, to verity.    City Boards/Commissions/Committees Applications are accepted throughout the year and are kept on file to assist in filing an unscheduled vacancy or for the biannual recruitment.  All terms are 2 year terms and begin January 31 (odd year) and end January 30 (even year).   Appointments are made by the City Mayor at a public meeting.  The following is a list of Boards/Commissions/Committees. Architectural Review Board Bluffs Management Advisory Board Carpinteria First Committee Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Board Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board Planning Commission Tree Advisory Board Please print, complete, and return application to the City Clerk’s Office, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013.                             Planning Commission Application  Board/Committees Application ADDITIONAL INFO: Fidela Garcia, City Clerk fidelag@ci.carpinteria.ca.us (805) 684-5405 x403

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5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (805) 684-5405 (805) 684-5304 FAX

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