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Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California
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Planning Commission considers cannabis ordinances
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At its Oct. 1 meeting, the Carpinteria Planning Commission voiced overall support for a draft cannabis ordinance that would allow commercial testing, manufacturing and distribution in the Industrial Research Park on the east end of Carpinteria, as well as delivery throughout the city. The draft ordinance would prohibit commercial cultivation, retail dispensaries and cannabis events throughout the city. Commissioners directed staff to revise the ordinance draft with consideration to: a) not duplicate existing state regulations but to focus on what is specific and relevant to the city; b) a potential revision to the allowed personal use of six marijuana plants to prohibit outdoor cultivation; and c) a potential cap to the number of cannabis businesses allowed to operate in the Industrial Research Park to allow for other industries, such as medical and tech, to also remain in the area. The Planning Commission will continue its discussion of the draft ordinance at its Nov. 5 meeting after which the City Council will consider recommendations provided by the Planning Commission. Once approved by the Council, the ordinance will require approval by the California Coastal Commission before going into effect. City staff aim to complete that process before the May 2019 close of the city’s existing moratorium on all commercial cannabis activity.
Water District honored for fiduciary excellence
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Carpinteria Valley Water District by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individual(s) or department designated by the government as primarily responsible for preparing the Water District’s award-winning CAFR. The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
American Riviera Bank volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
On Sept. 15, American Riviera Bank employees volunteered to help build new homes with Habitat for Humanity in Carpinteria. The new homes will house three families, including eight children. The three-bedroom townhomes are for low-income and very low-income residents. “American Riviera Bank is always looking for ways to support the community and partnering with Habitat for Humanity was a perfect fit,” said Deborah Deneault of American Riviera Bank. “This experience not only allowed us to help the community and these amazing families, but it also allowed us to work as a team outside of the bank environment.” The three families moving into the new townhomes are all Santa Barbara-area residents who have been living in less than optimal conditions for their family size and distinct needs. “The strength of our mission is a reflection of the support we receive
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