Carpinteria City Council resumed its discussion on an urgency ordinance that would limit the opening of new “formula,” or chain, businesses in the city.
This proposed moratorium aims to protect the city’s interests by fostering diversity of businesses and preserving the city’s “essential character as a classic, small beach town in Southern California,” according to the staff report.
The issue was brought before the City Council last week, and while some councilmembers were absent this week and the council did not vote or take action on the item, a number of community members took the stand to comment.