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Volunteers 14 and older are welcome.

“We are especially reaching out to the youth of Orcutt and Santa

“They’re thrilled just to be in this space,” she said, adding that people want to live, work and play in the heart of downtown.

“The community cares about what we do,” she said. “They already feel the excitement, and this can continue to be enhanced.”

Ms. Harris said the design of the Master Plan should be completed by the end of the year or in early 2024, which then would be followed through implementation of the plan in phases.

She said she would return to the council in April for an update on the initial design plans.

Maria,” said Mr. Powell. “This is a chance to step up and help your community in a time of need.

Young, service-minded individuals are encouraged to come out and learn about leadership and community resilience in the face of ongoing climate-related disasters.”

The Bucket Brigade was formed in 2018 in the aftermath of the

Dave Davis, chair of the State Street Advisory Committee that is guiding the Master Plan process, said the plan needs to focus on “flat (no curbs), flexibility and fun.”

He especially was pleased with the level of community engagement achieved thus far, saying it falls within the top 1% of all projects he’s been involved with in 45 years.

Several council members praised the efforts made to date.

“This is not just informational,” Councilmember Mike Jordan said.

“It is truly more of a transformational validation.”

Councilmember Sneddon called debris flows in Montecito to help neighbors in a time of need.

Volunteers may register by visiting www.sbbucketbrigade.org and clicking on the button “I Want To Help.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com the presentation “very impressive.” “Just keep it up and way to go,” she said. email: nhartsteinnewspress@gmail. com

Registration is encouraged but not required for Saturday’s event.

She asked about how best to deal with the increasing numbers of bicyclists speeding down State Street and endangering pedestrians. She was told this is an issue to be dealt with now as part of the interim plans for State Street and not covered by the State Street Master Plan.

She withdrew her question, but vowed it would be dealt with at a later date.

Fyi

If you or someone you know needs help clearing their property of mud or debris as a result of the January storms, visit www.sbbucketbrigade. org and click on the button “I Need Help.”

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