Weekly Review May 12 – 18

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, May 11 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Santa Cruz Online website.

County of Santa Cruz

The County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, May 14 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street, 5th Floor in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

30. Accept and file status report on the progress of the Digital Wallet Pilot Project, and take related actions.
31. Defer first reading and approval in concept [to June 25] of the “Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Repealing and Replacing Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 9.54 Relating to the Regulation of Motorized Bicycles, Motorized Scooters, and Electric Bicycles”

Regular Agenda

9. Consider resolution renewing the County’s uncodified ordinance that adopted and approved a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and making findings based on the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Annual Military Equipment Report for 2023, and take related actions.
16. Consider report on the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Accountability & Measurement System, and take related actions.
17. Public hearing to consider resolution authorizing issuance of Santa Cruz County Capital Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds 2024 Series A-1, A-2, B and C in a not-to-exceed amount of $95,000,000, to approve internal financing in a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000, and take related actions.
18. AS THE BOARD OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CAPITAL FINANCING AUTHORITY: Adopt resolutions approving proceedings by the Authority for the issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $95,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Lease Revenue Bonds, and take related actions.
19. Consider authorizing the issuance of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in the amount of $48,000,000, and take related actions.

The County Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission will meet Thursday, May 16 at 9:30 am at the United Way of Santa Cruz Community Room, 4450 Capitola Road, Suite 106 in Capitola. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet Thursday, May 16 at 3:00 pm at the Health Services Agency, 1400 Emeline Avenue, Bldg K, Room 206, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Women’s Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 16 is CANCELLED.

The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, May 17 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525 County Government Center 701 Ocean Street Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

No Situs, Aptos – Proposal to construct a 2,887 square foot two-story, four-bedroom single-family dwelling and attached two-car 565 square foot garage, and an attached 698 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit at the ground floor. Requires a Coastal Development Permit and a determination of compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the east side of Elva Drive (No Situs), approximately 250 feet south of the intersection of Cliff Drive and Elva Drive, within the Aptos Planning Area.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Board of Building and Fire Appeals Annual Meeting will be held Monday, May 13 at 7:00 pm at SC City Hall, Planning Conference Room 106, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The SC City Sister Cities Committee will meet Monday, May 13 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The SC City Council will meet Tuesday, May 14 at 12:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

12:00 pm – Closed Session

1:00 pm – Regular Session

Consent Agenda

9. Award Contract for Local Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan Integration and Update.
15. Intersection Improvements at Coral Street and Limekiln Street. CEQA: Exempt 15301 Existing Facilities

Consent Public Hearing

20. 2024-2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan and Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan.

General Business

22. Downtown Library and Affordable Housing Development Project Ground Lease Authorization for 119 Lincoln Street and 113 Lincoln Street, and Project Update.
24. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Building Improvement Community Process.

Public Hearing – The below item will be heard at a time-certain of 5:30 PM

25. 1129 Mission Street – Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of an Administrative Use Permit to Establish a Cannabis Retail Facility on a Parcel in the MU-M (Mixed-Use Medium Density) Zone District and within the Mission Street Urban Design Plan. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption 15301, Existing Facilities.

The SC City Zoning Administrator will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 10:00 am at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Public Hearings

2. 2100 Delaware Avenue B – Administrative Use Permit (Use Determination) for service/on-premises consumption of beer, wine, and food (low-risk alcohol use) in conjunction with an existing art studio use at a site in the I-G/PER-2 (General Industrial/Performance Overlay Zone 2) zone district. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption.
3. Public row adjacent to 160 Peck Terrace – Coastal Permit to recognize the emergency permit issued to prune, trim, cut off, or remove greater than 25% of the crown of Heritage-sized trees within the Ocean Villa Creek Riparian Corridor adjacent to 160 Peck Terrace in the public Right-Of-Way. Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption. This project requires a Coastal Permit which is appealable to the California Coastal Commission (CCC). An appeal may be filed to the CCC after all possible local appeals are exhausted through the City. For Coastal Permits processed concurrently with other planning entitlements, an appeal of the Coastal Permit only may be filed directly to the CCC at any time during the appeal period. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Section 24.04.180 et seq. of the SCMC.
4. 615 Hanover Street and 1504 Seabright Avenue – Minor Land Division to divide a 16,967 sq. ft. property into two lots of 8,788 sq. ft. and 8,179 sq. ft. of net lot area on a lot located in the P-A (Professional and Administrative Office) zone district and listed in the City’s Historic Building Survey (Vol. I). Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption.
5. 242 4th Avenue – Design Permit and Coastal Permit to construct additions consisting of an attached garage with second story room for an existing dwelling in the R-1-5/CZ-O/SP-O (Single Family Residence/Coastal Zone Overlay/Shoreline Protection Overlay) zone district and within the Seabright Area Plan. Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption. This project requires a Coastal Permit which is appealable to the California Coastal Commission (CCC). An appeal may be filed to the CCC after all possible local appeals are exhausted through the City. For Coastal Permits processed concurrently with other planning entitlements, an appeal of the Coastal Permit only may be filed directly to the CCC at any time during the appeal period. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Section 24.04.180 et seq. of the SCMC.
6. 318 Woodrow Avenue – Residential Demolition Authorization Permit and Design Permit to demolish an existing single family home and detached garage and construct a two-story single family home with attached garage, located on a substandard lot in the R-1-5/CZ-O (Single Family Residential/Coastal Zone Overlay) zone district. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption.

The SC City Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 is CANCELLED.

The SC City Planning Commission will meet Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Consent Public Hearing Agenda

3. 716 Ocean Street Project – Special Use Permit and Sign Permit to establish a health club/gym in an existing commercial building located in the MU-VH/FP-O (Mixed Use – Visitor High Density/Floodplain Overlay) zone district and within the Ocean Street Area Plan.
4. 2025-2029 Capital Investment Program Consistency with General Plan

Public Hearings

1130 and 1132 Mission Street – Review of revised plans submitted following Planning Commission approval on January 18th and subsequent appeal(s) of the development proposal at 1130 Mission Street, as directed by City Council on April 30, 2024, involving a Nonresidential Demolition Authorization Permit to demolish two commercial buildings, Boundary Adjustment to combine two parcels, Design Permit, Special Use Permit, Watercourse Development Permit and Heritage Tree Removal Permit to construct a five-story mixed-use building consisting of 2,627 square feet of ground floor commercial space and 48 single room occupancy (SRO) residential units above. The project also includes a request for density bonus waivers and incentives/concessions as well as proposes to utilize AB2097 to reduce on-site parking. The parcels are both located in the CC/MU-M (Community Commercial/Mixed-Use Medium Density) zone district and the Mission Street Overlay Zone. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption 15332, In-Fill Development Projects.

City of Capitola

The Capitola Finance Advisory Committee will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday, May 14 at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Community Room, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Capitola Art & Cultural Commission will meet Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Capitola Commission on the Environment will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm at the Capitola City Hall Community Room, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

5.A. Invasive Riparian Vegetation Removal – Discuss potential projects and identify funding sources for the removal of invasive vegetation along Soquel Creek and Noble Gulch.

The Capitola City Council will hold a Special Meeting Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 pm at Capitola City Hall, 420 Capitola Road in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget – Receive the proposed budget, provide direction to staff, and continue budget deliberations to the next joint budget hearing scheduled on May 30, 2024.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 1 Center Street in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

6. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 22-200.2 AB 481 Military Equipment Use policy renewal
7. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 16.141 amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 17.55 (SB 9 Residential Development) and amending Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the Scotts Valley Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 16.78 (Urban Lot Splits) to implement Senate Bill (SB) 9.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville City Council will meet Tuesday, May 14 at 4:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

4:30 pm Closed Session

6:00 pm Council Resumes

Consent Agenda

7.c. Approve plans & specifications & advertise for bids for the Corralitos Creek Water Intake & Fish Ladder Emergency Repairs Project.
7.j. Accept engineer’s reports & intention to order improvements, levy, collect assessments & set public hearing for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year for Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts.

The Watsonville Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 pm at the Watsonville Public Library, 2nd Floor, Robert & Elayne Stein Meeting Room, 275 Main Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

5.a Library Strategic Plan

Water Organizations

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency’s Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm at PV Water, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. The agenda and instructions for public participation will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Ben Lomond Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 9:00 am at the Ben Lomond Firehouse, 9439 Hiway 9, in Ben Lomond. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Fire Department Advisory Commission will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Redwood Conference Room, 5th Floor, County Government Building, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Central Fire District Board of Appeals will meet Friday, May 17 at 1:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Administration Office, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

School Boards

The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm at the District Office, 325 Marion Avenue in Ben Lomond. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Santa Cruz City Schools Board of Education will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the County Office Of Education Board Room, 400 Encinal Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Soquel Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 pm at the Soquel Union Elementary School District, Sandra Wallace Board Room, 620 Monterey Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 pm at the District Office Library, 1492 Pine Flat Road in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

Other Organizations

The RTC Bicycle Advisory Committee will meet Monday, May 13 at 5:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SCCRTC Office, 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 250 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The RTC Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee will hold a Special Meeting, Tuesday, May 14 at 1:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the RTC Office, 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 250 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Santa Cruz Port Commission will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday, May 14 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365 A Lake Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Area Agency on Aging Seniors Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, May 15 at 10:00 am at the Seniors Council Conference Room, 236 Santa Cruz Avenue in Aptos. Click HERE for the agenda.

The RTC Transportation Policy Workshop scheduled for Thursday, May 16 is CANCELLED.

The RTC Interagency Technical Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 16 is CANCELLED.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

“The public’s trust in their government may be sustained only as long as the public remains involved in the deliberations essential to responsible decision-making by that government. The Board of Supervisors wishes to preserve this public trust by openly seeking advice, ideas and recommendations from the citizens of the County.” SC County Code: 2.38.020

There are 47 vacancies on County Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointment to a County advisory body. Click HERE for the County Membership Roster For Active Commissions, Committees, Task Forces And Advisory Bodies
There are 2 vacancies on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 4 vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are no vacancies on Scotts Valley City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.
There are 8 vacancies on Watsonville City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.

The information on Santa Cruz Online is valid at the time of publication. Click HERE to contact the webmaster with corrections or additions.

Weekly Review May 5 – 11

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, May 4 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Santa Cruz Online website.

County of Santa Cruz

The County Arts Commission will meet Monday, May 6 at 4:30 pm at the Simpkins Family Swim Center & Live Oak Community Center, 979 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, May 8 at 9:30 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

7. 165 Robin Meadow Lane, Watsonville – Continued from March 27, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s decision from January 19, 2024, to approve a proposal to install an 85-foot Wireless Communication Facility with related ground equipment. Requires a Commercial Development Permit, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property located on the west side of Robin Meadow Lane and north side of Wheelock Road at 165 Robin Meadow Lane in Watsonville.
8. Public hearing to review and provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on proposed amendments to County Code regarding low-impact camping areas and an associated CEQA Notice of Exemption. Amendments to Chapter 13.10 are coastal implementing and will require Coastal Commission certification after adoption.
9. Study Session to Review the Proposed Ministerial Combining District

The County Commission on Disabilities will meet Thursday, May 9 at 12:30 pm at the County Governmental Center, Redwoods Conference Room, 5th Floor, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 pm at the Probation Offices, Suite 9, 303 Water Street in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

Fourth District Supervisor Filipe Hernandez will hold Office Hours Thursday, May 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Fourth District Office, Veteran’s Hall, 215 East Beach Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for information.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Water Commission will meet Monday, May 6 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

5. Water Supply Augmentation Implementation Plan (WSAIP): Updates on Optimization Study for the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin, and Santa Cruz Water Supply Planning.
6. City of Santa Cruz Water Department’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Fiscal Year 2025-29 Capital Investment Program (CIP)

The SC City Arts Commission will meet Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

City of Capitola

The Capitola City Council will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday, May 7 at 3:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Closed Session

Conference with real property negotiators – Capitola Wharf Buildings, 1400 Wharf Road

The Capitola City Council will meet Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 7 at 1:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will meet Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Five Year CIP: General Plan Consistency

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, May 7 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor, in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Public Hearings

5.a Recommendation to City Council to adopt the City’s 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program
5.b Special Use Permit to allow establishment of an ABC Type 21 Off-Sale License for Vallarta Supermarket and an ABC Type 47 On-Sale License for Sayulita Tap Room, located at 1702 Freedom Blvd and finding that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15201 (Class 1-Existing Facilities)
5.c Master Sign Program for 950 and 1052 East Lake Avenue, based on the attached findings and conditions of approval and finding project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines and a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303
5.d Consideration of a Resolution recommending the City Council adopt amendments to Watsonville Municipal Code Chapter 14-16 (District Regulations) and Chapter 14-53 (Cannabis Facilities)

Water Organizations

The Pajaro Valley Water District Administration & Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, May 7 at 3:00 pm at the Pajaro Valley Water District, Warren Koenig Conference Room, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, May 7 at 6:00 pm at Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Budget and Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, May 8 at 2:00 pm at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda

The Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 pm at the Santa Margarita Community Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Central Fire Finance Committee will meet Monday, May 6 at 10:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Administration Office, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Monday, May 6 at 6:00 pm at the Fire Station Meeting Room, 131 Kirby Street in Felton. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Central Fire District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, May 9 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Administration Office, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

School Boards

The Pajaro Valley United School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 pm at the District Office Boardroom, 292 Green Valley Road in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Loma Prieta Joint Union School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 pm at Loma Prieta Elementary, 23800 Summit Road in Los Gatos. Click HERE for the agenda.

Other Organizations

The California Coastal Commission will meet Wednesday, May 8 through Friday May 10 starting at 9:00 am each day, in an in-person only meeting at the Sovereign Nation of the Elk Valley Rancheria, 2332 Howland Hill Road in Crescent City. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Thursday, May 9, 9:00 am Commission Field Trip – The Commission meeting will resume after the field trip at 1:30 p.m.

Central Coast District

14. New Appeals

14.a. Appeal No. A-3-STC-24-0012 (Oversized Vehicle Parking Restrictions, Santa Cruz)
- Appeal by ACLU of Northern California and Reginald Meisler from City of Santa Cruz decision granting permit with conditions to extend for five years the operation and enforcement of oversized vehicle parking restrictions citywide on public streets, rights-of-way, and parking lots between midnight and 5am; to provide alternative overnight parking areas and services for displaced vehicles; and to implement related measures within the City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County.

15. Coastal Permit Applications

15.a. Application No. 3-22-1027 (Hofmann Seawall, Santa Cruz Co.)
- Application of Lawrence and Amy Hofmann to construct replacement full bluff armoring fronting existing home, including to incorporate an integral public access pathway and two stairways, and to address past violations and emergency coastal permits, on the bluffs seaward of 3034 Pleasure Point Drive in the Pleasure Point portion of the unincorporated Live Oak area of Santa Cruz County. (NC-SC) (Note: The Commission’s enforcement division has opened an investigation into potential Coastal Act violations associated with this item and site, as is explained further in the staff report).

The Central Coast Community Energy Operations Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, May 8 at 10:30 am in a hybrid meeting at Central Coast Community Energy, 70 Garden Court, Suite 300 in Monterey, and available at the County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, Third Floor Training Room in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the AMBAG Conference Room, 24580 Silver Cloud Court in Monterey. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

12. Planning

12.C. Draft 2026 Regional Growth Forecast Update – Staff will provide an update on the draft 2026 Regional Growth Forecast including subregional allocations. The Board of Directors is asked to discuss the draft regional and subregional growth forecast numbers.
12.D. Public Draft Monterey Bay Natural and Working Lands Climate Mitigation and Resiliency Study

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 47 vacancies on County Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointment to a County advisory body. Click HERE for the County Membership Roster For Active Commissions, Committees, Task Forces And Advisory Bodies
There is 1 (0ne) vacancy on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 4 vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are no vacancies on Scotts Valley City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.
There are 8 vacancies on Watsonville City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.

The information on Santa Cruz Online is valid at the time of publication. Click HERE to contact the webmaster with corrections or additions.

Weekly Review April 28 – May 4

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, April 27 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Santa Cruz Online website.

County of Santa Cruz

The County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, April 30 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

31. Direct the Chair to send a letter to California Public Utilities Commission to reconsider its current position on broadband deployment technologies within Santa Cruz County

Regular Agenda

11. Hold a public hearing to consider resolution establishing 2024-25 sewer service charges for CSA 5, Canon del Sol, adopt resolution setting a public hearing on June 4, 2024, for the service charge report, and take related actions.
12. Hold public hearing to consider sewer service charges for CSA 7 – Zone 1 and 2, continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024, and take related actions.
13. Hold continued public hearing to consider certification of the vote results for County Service Area (CSA) No. 9E – Streetscape Maintenance, and take related actions.
14. Consider presentation on the North Coast Facilities Management Plan, and take related actions.

Scheduled Items — 1:30 PM

17. Withdraw Resolution 78-2024, hold public hearing to adopt CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, approve the project, permits, and the agreement with Caltrans for the Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10/11 project in the Ultimate Trail Configuration, and take related actions.

The County Workforce Development Board Executive Committee will meet Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30 am at the Workforce Santa Cruz County Career Center, Training Rooms 2 & 3, 18 W. Beach Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

First District Supervisor Manu Koenig will hold Office Hours Wednesday, May 1 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Sheriff’s Center, 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for information.

The County Integrated Community Health Center Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 1 at 4:00 pm at 1430 Freedom Boulevard, Suite F, Watsonville and 1080 Emeline Avenue, Building D, Admin Conference Room in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The County Housing Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 1 is CANCELLED.

The County Emergency Management Council will meet Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 pm at the Emergency Operations Center, Building C, Second Floor, 5200 Soquel Avenue, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Sanitation District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, May 2 at 4:45 pm at the D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility, Meeting Room, 2750 Lode Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Solarium Conference Room, 1060 Emeline Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

5. Discussion With Calfire About Significant Tree Ordinance

The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, May 3 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

6000 Soquel Drive, Aptos – Proposal to add a residential unit (approximately 850 square feet) above an existing structure containing a carpet store and an existing single residential unit. Requires an amendment to Commercial Development Permit 92-0939, a Residential Development Permit, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property located at 6000 Soquel Drive in Aptos.
6005 Laguna Road, Santa Cruz – Proposal to recognize the unpermitted reconstruction of an existing non-conforming single-family dwelling, and to authorize the structure to be elevated for flood protection purposes. Project would result in a two-story structure with a two-car garage and 450 square foot workshop on the first floor, 1,242 square feet of conditioned living space on the second floor, and an attic. Project requires a Coastal Development Permit, a Variance to reduce the front yard setback from 40-feet to 6-feet, a Variance to reduce the rear yard from 20-feet to 3-feet, a Variance to reduce the east side yard from 20-feet to 2-feet, and a Variance to exceed to 28-foot height limit to a maximum height of 33-feet, a Soils Report Review, a Hydrology Report review , and an Archaeological Report Review and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located about six hundred feet from the intersection of the southern end of Laguna Road and Highway 1 (6005 Laguna Rd.)
548 Redwood Drive, Felton – Proposal to construct a new, 424 square foot detached garage within the front-yard setback. Requires a Variance to reduce the required 20-foot setback to six feet, Riparian Exception, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the northern side of Redwood Drive, approximately 0.5 miles west of the intersection of Redwood Drive and Highway 9 in Felton (548 Redwood Drive).
49 Shearwater Lane, Watsonville – Proposal to remodel an existing single-family dwelling and construct a 390 square foot first and second story addition and a 1030 square foot second story deck. Project includes replacing windows, doors and exterior siding, construction of new boardwalk and replacement retaining walls at parking area. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Biotic Report Review, consideration of an Addendum to an Adopted Negative Declaration with mitigations, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property located at the north end of Shearwater Lane approximately 570 feet north of the intersection with Puffin Lane in Pajaro Dunes (49 Shearwater Lane).

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Council will meet Tuesday, April 30 at 1:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

1:00 pm – Closed Session

1:30 pm – Public Session

Consent Agenda

9. OPC SB 1 Grant Program- Track 1: SLR Adaptation Planning- Authorization to Submit a Grant Application for the Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0: Shoreline Adaptation Blueprint Project
10. Award Contract for Living Shorelines, Nature Based Solutions and Sand Management Feasibility Study
11. United States Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program – Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to Establish a Pilot Program to Provide Financial Assistance to City Employees Switching from Gas-Fueled Vehicles to Electric Vehicles

Public Hearing

26. Public Hearing to Review the Updated 2023 Annual Compliance Report for the Delaware Addition Planned Development and Determination of Good Faith Compliance with the Material Terms of the Development Agreement and Conditions of Approval for the Proposed Lease of 100 and 400 Ingalls Alley to the University of California Santa Cruz (Environmental Determination: Not a Project/Exempt per 15061(b)(3)/Reuse of prior Environmental Impact Report)
29. 1130/1132 Mission Street: Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of the Development Proposal at 1130/1132 Mission Street Involving Nonresidential Demolition Authorization Permit to Demolish Two Commercial Buildings, Boundary Adjustment to Combine Two Parcels, and a Design Permit, Special Use Permit, Watercourse Development Permit, and Heritage Tree Removal Permit to Construct a Five-Story Mixed-Use Building Consisting of 2,627 Square Feet of Ground Floor Commercial Space and 48 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Residential Units Above. The Project also Includes a Request for Density Bonus Including Waivers to Exceed Building Height, Setbacks, and Floor Area Ratio (FAR), as Well as Proposes to Utilize AB2097 to Reduce On-Site Parking. The Parcels Are Both Located in the CC (Community Commercial)/MU-M (Mixed-Use Medium Density) Zone District and the Mission Street Overlay Zone. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption 15332, In-Fill Development Projects.

The SC City Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 1 is CANCELLED.

The SC City Children’s Fund Oversight Committee will meet Wednesday, May 1 at 4:00 pm at SC City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The SC City Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women (CPVAW) Police Subcommittee will meet Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 pm at SC City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The SC City Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women (CPVAW) will meet Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 pm at SC City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The SC City Public Safety Committee will meet Thursday, May 2 at 10:00 am at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The SC City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 2 is CANCELLED.

The SC City Arana Gulch Adaptive Management Working Group will meet Friday, May 3 at 9:00 am at the Hagemann Gulch entrance to the Arana Gulch Open Space. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

City of Capitola

The Capitola Town Hall Temporary Wharf Use Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 30 at 5:30 pm at Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for information.

The Capitola Historical Museum Board is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 pm. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Capitola Planning Commission will meet Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Capitola City Hall, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Calendar

5.B. 210 Fanmar Way – Design Permit for the demolition of an existing residence and construction of a new two-story, single-family residence. The project includes Minor Modification requests for the maximum second-floor balcony depth and the minimum side yard setback for second-floor decks. The project is located within the RM-L (Mult-Family Residential, Low Density) zoning district but is subject to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) development standards. This project is in the Coastal Zone and requires a Coastal Development Permit which is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission.

Pubic Hearings

6.A. 602 El Salto Drive – Design Permit for first- and second-story additions to an existing two-story single-family residence, including an attached accessory dwelling unit. The project is located within the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district. This project is in the Coastal Zone and requires a Coastal Development Permit which is appealable to the California Coastal Commission after all possible appeals are exhausted through the City. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption
6.B. 115 San Jose Avenue – Proposed amendments to the Master Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) for the mixed-use Capitola Mercantile to allow off-site sale of alcoholic beverages and extend hours of operation to 11pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (currently 10pm); a proposed Tenant Use Permit and Sign Permit for the Hops Shop a new take-out restaurant/tasting room to operate in Suite #101 and use Suite #103 for storage; and a Design Permit for a modified porch roof in the MU-V (Mixed-Use Village) zoning district. This project is in the Coastal Zone but does not require a Coastal Development Permit.
6.C. Citywide Zoning Code Update – future Amendments to the Capitola Municipal Code Title 17: Zoning. The future Zoning Code amendments will impact the development standards and regulations for properties citywide. The Zoning Code is part of the City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) and amendments require certification by the California Coastal Commission prior to taking effect in the Coastal Zone.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Special Joint Study Session of the City Council/Parks and Recreation Commission will be held Wednesday, May 1 at 5:00 pm at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Senate Bill 9 Implementation Ordinance – Consideration of amendments to Scotts Valley Municipal Code Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) to adopt a local ordinance implementing Senate Bill 9.

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission will meet Thursday, May 2 at 5:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville Public Traffic Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, May 1 at 6:00 pm at the Community Room, 6th Floor, 275 Main Street in Watsonville. There is no agenda available online.

The Watsonville Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

9.b. Adopt the City of Watsonville Urban Forestry Management Plan.

Water Organizations

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 pm at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda.

Fire Protection Organizations

No meetings scheduled.

School Boards

The Live Oak School District Governing Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 1 at 6:00 pm at Green Acres Elementary School, 966 Bostwick Lane, Multi-Use Room/Cafeteria in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

Other Organizations

The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Planning Directors Forum will meet Monday, April 29 at 10:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the AMBAG Conference Room, 24580 Silver Cloud Court in Monterey. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

2.a. Central Coast California Sustainable Freight Study

The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Cruz County (LAFCO) will meet Wednesday, May 1 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Governmental Center, Room 525, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Regional Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, May 2 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

16. Accept the North Coast Facilities Management Plan and North Coast Transportation Demand Management Plan

Regular Agenda

29. Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project Update, Alignment Horizontal Clearances, and Right-of-Way Setback – Staff recommends that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC):
- Receive an update on the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project Concept development;
- Adopt typical cross section guidelines for preferred, constrained, and unconstrained scenarios of rail and trail facilities; and
- Adopt horizontal setback guidelines from the Branch Line right-of-way.

The SCPL Library Facilities Financing Authority and Library Joint Powers Authority will meet Thursday, May 2 at 9:00 am at the Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Drive in Aptos. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday May 2 is CANCELLED.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 48 vacancies on County Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointment to a County advisory body. Click HERE for the County Membership Roster For Active Commissions, Committees, Task Forces And Advisory Bodies
There is 1 (one) vacancy on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 4 vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are no vacancies on Scotts Valley City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.
There are 5 vacancies on Watsonville City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.

The information on Santa Cruz Online is valid at the time of publication. Click HERE to contact the webmaster with corrections or additions.

Weekly Review – Correction

First District Supervisor Manu Koenig will hold a Budget Overview Town Hall Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Sheriff’s Center Community Room, 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.

Weekly Review April 21 – 27

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, April 20 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Santa Cruz Online website.

County of Santa Cruz

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 24 is CANCELLED.

First District Supervisor Manu Koenig will hold a Budget Overview Town Hall Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Sheriff’s Center Community Room, 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.

The County Treasury Oversight Commission will meet Wednesday, April 24 at 3:15 pm in a hybrid meeting at the County of Santa Cruz Government Building, Coastlines Room, Fifth Floor Conference Room, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, April 25 at 11:00 am by remote teleconference Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

New Business

3.A Brown Act and Running Effective Public Meetings Training

The County In-Home Supportive Services Commission is scheduled to meet Friday, April 26 at 1:00 pm at the Human Services Department (HSD), Building K, Room 206, 1400 Emeline Avenue in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting

City of Santa Cruz

No meetings scheduled.

City of Capitola

The Capitola City Council will meet Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Ave, in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Items

8.D. Setting Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Anniversary Date – Adopt a resolution establishing July 1 as the anniversary date for rent increases for mobile home parks pursuant to Capitola Municipal Code Chapter 2.18 Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization.
8.G. Surplus Land Declaration – Adopt a resolution declaring a portion of Monterey Park, comprising approximately 4,284 square feet, to be exchanged for a portion of New Brighton Middle School, comprising approximately 5,592 square feet, by and between the City of Capitola and the Soquel Union Elementary School District, as exempt surplus land pursuant to California Government Code §§ 54221 (f)(1)(C) and 54221 (f)(1)(D). Environmental Determination: Categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guideline §15312.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee will meet Friday, April 26 at 1:00 pm at the City Hall Conference Room, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

City of Watsonville

The City Of Watsonville Joint Council, Successor Housing Agency, & Successor Agency will meet Tuesday, April 23 at 4:30 pm at Watsonville City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street #400, in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

4:30 pm – Closed Session

5:30 pm – Public Session

New Business

11.a. Resolution Adopting the City of Watsonville Urban Forestry Management Plan

Public Hearings, Ordinances and Appeals

12.a City Charter amendments as proposed by the City Charter Subcommittee – final hearing

Water Organizations

The Scotts Valley Water District Engineering and Water Resources Committee will meet Monday, April 22 at 4:00 pm at the Santa Margarita Community Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Soquel Creek Water District Finance and Administrative Services Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 22 is CANCELLED.

The Scotts Valley Water District Executive and Public Affairs Committee will meet Wednesday, April 24 at 12:00 pm at the Santa Margarita Community Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Projects and Facility Operations Committee will meet Wednesday, April 24 at 3:00 pm at the PV Water Office, Koenig Conference Room, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

Fire Protection Organizations

No meetings scheduled

School Boards

The Scotts Valley Unified School District Board will meet Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Water District Santa Margarita Room, 2 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Santa Cruz City Schools Board of Education will hold a Study Session Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the County Office Of Education, Board Room, 400 Encinal Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Pajaro Valley United School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 pm at the District Office Boardroom, 292 Green Valley Road in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

Other Organizations

The Santa Cruz Port Commission will meet Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30 pm at the Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365 A Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and click HERE for instructions for public participation.

The Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Managed Medical Care Commission will meet Wednesday, April 24 at 10:00 am at the El Capitan Hotel Sentinel Conference Room, 609 W Main Street in Merced. Click HERE for the agenda.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 48 vacancies on County Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointment to a County advisory body. Click HERE for the County Membership Roster For Active Commissions, Committees, Task Forces And Advisory Bodies
There is 1 vacancy on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 3 vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are no vacancies on Scotts Valley City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.
There are 8 vacancies on Watsonville City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.

The information on Santa Cruz Online is valid at the time of publication. Click HERE to contact the webmaster with corrections or additions.

Weekly Review April 14 – 20

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, April 13 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Santa Cruz Online website.

County of Santa Cruz

The County Emergency Medical Care Commission will meet Monday, April 15 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at Central Fire, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Seniors Commission will meet Tuesday, April 16 at 12:30 pm at United Way of Santa Cruz County, Suite 106, 4450 Capitola Road in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Law Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, April 16 at 5:00 pm at the County Law Library, Room 070, County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Santa Cruz County Housing for Health Partnership will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Capitola City Hall, Community Room, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

9. County of Santa Cruz DRAFT Encampment Response Protocol – Discussion

The County Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 5:30 pm at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 5th Floor, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet Thursday, April 18 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Health Services Agency, 1400 Emeline Avenue, Bldg K, Room 206, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Civil Service Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 18 at 5:45 pm at the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, Fifth Floor in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The County Women’s Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 18 is CANCELLED.

The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, April 19 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

753 Las Olas Drive, Aptos – Proposal to remodel the existing nonconforming single-family dwelling (including relocation of kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and bedrooms), construct a 598 square foot addition, integrate the attached habitable accessory structure into the single-family dwelling, extend the exterior decks, and recognize an existing 7-foot fence located in the front yard setback. Requires a Coastal Development Permit; Variances to reduce the front setback for the house from 20 feet to 11 feet 2 inches, the western side setback from 5 feet to 4 feet 2.25 inches, and the eastern side setback from 5 feet to 4 feet 9.5 inches, a Development Permit to recognize an existing 7 foot fence within in the front yard setback, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the south side of Las Olas Drive (753 Las Olas Drive), approximately 0.86 miles southeast of the intersection of Center Avenue and Las Olas Drive in the Aptos area.
2231 Alice Street, Santa Cruz – Continued from the February 2, 2024 Zoning Administrator meeting. Proposal to revoke Vacation Rental Permit #221043, a permit to operate a three-bedroom vacation rental. Requires revocation of Permit 221043. Property located on the north side of Alice Street, approximately 100 feet west of the intersection of Corcoran Avenue and Alice Street.
733 Seacliff Drive, Aptos – Continued from the February 2, 2024 Zoning Administrator meeting. Proposal to revoke Hosted Rental Permit #231268, a permit to allow for the short term-rental (overnight stay of less than 30 days) of a two-bedroom dwelling unit where a long-term resident, acting as a host, occupies one of the bedrooms in the dwelling. Requires revocation of Permit 231268. Property located on the south side of Seacliff Drive, approximately 130 feet southeast of the intersection of Oakhill Rad and Seacliff Drive.
149 Palisades Avenue, Santa Cruz – Public hearing to consider an appeal of the administrative denial of vacation rental permit 231425, a proposal to renew Vacation Rental Permit # 181329 to operate a two-bedroom residential vacation rental. Requires a Vacation Rental permit and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property located on the west side of Palisades Avenue (149 Palisades Avenue) at approximately 100 feet from the intersection with East Cliff Drive.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Transportation and Public Works Commission will meet Monday, April 15 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Measure D Expenditure Plan: FY 2025-2029 – Public Hearing

The SC City Zoning Administrator will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 10:00 am at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Public rights-of-way in the Coastal Zone – street sweeping project number: cp23-0144 select locations citywide in the Coastal Zone – Coastal Permit and Design Permit for proposed limitation of hours of public parking and placement of new signage for sweeping of City streets in the public right-of-way on land within the Shoreline Protection Overlay/Coastal Zone. Location: On public rights-of-way within the Coastal Zone. Environmental Review: Not a project pursuant to CEQA Section 15378; Statutory Exemption – CEQA Section 15282(j); Categorical exemptions – CEQA Section 15301(c), (g), 15307, 15308, and 15061(b). Applicant: City of Santa Cruz. Filed: 12/28/2023. This project requires a Coastal Permit which is appealable to the California Coastal Commission (CCC). An appeal may be filed to the CCC after all possible local appeals are exhausted through the City. For Coastal Permits processed concurrently with other planning entitlements, an appeal of the Coastal Permit only may be filed directly to the CCC at any time during the appeal period. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Section 24.04.180 et seq. of the SCMC.

The SC City Historic Preservation Commission will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The SC City Planning Commission will meet Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Public Hearings

Municipal Code Amendment: Private Property Outdoor Seating Project Number FP24-0001 Review and Make a Recommendation on Amending Municipal Code Chapter 24.10 and Sections 24.12.190, 24.12.290, and 24.12.1108 and Adding New Sections 24.10.2342 and 24.12.191 to Streamline Permitting and Establish Standards for Private Property Outdoor Seating Associated with Eating and/or Drinking Establishments. Chapters 24.10 and 24.12 are part of the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan (LCP IP) and will Require Approval by the California Coastal Commission Prior to Taking Effect Inside the Coastal Zone. (CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as a project that with certainty does not have an effect on the environment and Section 15183 as a project consistent with the general plan for which an EIR was certified.)

City of Capitola

The Capitola Commission on the Environment will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm at the Capitola City Hall, Community Room, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

General Business

5.A. Invasive Riparian Vegetation Removal – Discuss potential projects and identify funding sources for the removal of invasive vegetation along Soquel Creek and Noble Gulch.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Public Hearings

Discussion of City of Scotts Valley application for Community Development Block Grant Program Income (CDBG-PI) Funds

The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 18 is CANCELLED.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville Minor Land Division Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 15 is CANCELLED.

The Watsonville Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 pm at the Watsonville Public Library, 2nd Floor, Robert & Elayne Stein Meeting Room, 275 Main Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

General Business

5.a Library Strategic Plan

The Watsonville Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

General Business

8.b Adoption of the City of Watsonville Urban Forestry Management Plan

Water Organizations

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Engineering/Environmental Committee will meet Tuesday, April 16 at 2:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, April 16 at 5:00 pm at Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Administration Committee will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9, Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 pm at PV Water, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 18 at 5:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Ben Lomond Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 9:00 am at the Ben Lomond Firehouse, 9439 Hiway 9, in Ben Lomond. Click HERE for the agenda.

School Boards

The Happy Valley School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 3:30 pm at Happy Valley Elementary School, 3125 Branciforte Drive in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm at the District Office, 325 Marion Avenue in Ben Lomond. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Live Oak School District Governing Board will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm at the Live Oak District Office, Board Room, 984-1 Bostwick Lane in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pajaro Valley United School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm by remote teleconference. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Soquel Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm at the Soquel Union Elementary School District, Sandra Wallace Board Room, 620 Monterey Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Loma Prieta Joint Union School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm at 23800 Summit Road in Los Gatos. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, April 18 at 5:30 pm at the District Office, Library, 1492 Pine Flat Road in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Mountain Elementary School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 pm at Mountain Elementary School, 3042 Old San Jose Road in Soquel. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

Other Organizations

The Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 10:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Seniors Council Conference Room, 236 Santa Cruz Avenue in Aptos. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

6. Public Hearing – Presentation of Draft 2024-28 Area Plan on Aging

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 1:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at 24580 Silver Cloud Court, 3rd Floor in Monterey. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Hold First Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving Proposed Revisions to the Following Fee Rules and Provide Direction to Staff:
- 300 (Permit Fees)
- 301 (Fee Schedules)
- 306 (Asbestos NESHAP Fees)

The Santa Cruz METRO Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the METRO Admin Office, 110 Vernon Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Regional Transportation Commission will hold a Special Meeting Thursday, April 18 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Scotts Valley City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. The agenda and instructions for public participation will be available HERE by 5:00 pm Monday, April 15. Agenda items include:

Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10 and 11 Project: Affirm Support in the Ultimate Trail Configuration, Seek Additional Funding, Work to Reduce Costs and Share Costs with the Rail Operators, and Acceptance and Adoption of Final Environmental Review Documents

The RTC Interagency Technical Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, April 18 at 1:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SCCRTC Office, 1101 Pacific Avenue , Suite 250 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 48 vacancies on County Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointment to a County advisory body. Click HERE for the County Membership Roster For Active Commissions, Committees, Task Forces And Advisory Bodies
There is 1 (one) vacancy on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are no vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are no vacancies on Scotts Valley City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.
There are 8 vacancies on Watsonville City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.

The information on Santa Cruz Online is valid at the time of publication. Click HERE to contact the webmaster with corrections or additions.

Weekly Review April 7 – 13

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, April 6 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Santa Cruz Online website.

County of Santa Cruz

The County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Supervisors Chambers, County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street, 5th Floor in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

15. Adopt “Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Repealing and Replacing Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 9.54 Relating to the Regulation of Motorized Bicycles, Motorized Scooters, and Electric Bicycles,” (approved in concept on March 26, 2024)
27. Direct the Chair of the Board to send a letter to the County’s State legislative delegation in support of Assembly Bill 2103, which seeks to streamline acquisition of essential local lands for park restoration and enhancement (District 3 – Supervisor Cummings)
28. Direct the Chair of the Board to send a letter to the County’s State legislative representatives urging their support for Assembly Bill 2493, which seeks to prohibit landlords from charging application screening fees to enter waiting lists when no rental unit is available within a reasonable period (District 3 – Supervisor Cummings)
30. Direct the Chair of the Board to send a letter to the County’s State legislative representatives urging their support for Assembly Bill 3233, the Local Environmental Choice and Safety Act, relating to oil and gas operations and local authority (District 3 – Supervisor Cummings)
41. Approve amendment to agreement with County Park Friends in the amount of $65,000, for a new not-to-exceed total of $162,998, for Capital Campaign Support and Development Services, and take related actions (Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services)
43. Defer to June 25, 2024, a public hearing to consider the proposed Low-Impact Camping Area Ordinance (Community Development and Infrastructure)

Regular Agenda

7. Hold public hearing to consider, accept and file the County’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget and continue the budget public hearing to May 21, 2024 (County Administrative Office)
8. Open a public sale of surplus County-owned property commonly known as 105 Esplanade Avenue, APN 042-151-31 pursuant to the terms and conditions stipulated in Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 163-2023 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-04, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
10. Hold public hearing to consider proposed 2024-25 Benefit Assessment rates for County Service Area No. 46, Pinecrest, continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
11. Hold public hearing to consider proposed 2024-25 Benefit Assessment rates for County Service Area No. 51, Hopkins Gulch, continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)

The County Commission on Disabilities meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 11 is CANCELLED. NOTE: All Commission meetings are cancelled indefinitely due to a lack of sufficient members for a quorum.

The County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission will meet Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm at the Probation Offices, 2nd Floor, Suite 9, 303 Water Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

Fourth District Supervisor Filipe Hernandez will hold Office Hours Friday, April 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Fourth District Office, Veterans Hall, 215 East Beach Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for information.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Monday April 8 at 4:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

4. FY 2025 Department Budget Proposal
5. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Building Expansion – Receive and accept proposal from Parks & Recreation and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History to renovate and expand the museum building, and 2) recommend that the City Council support advancement of the project including community outreach.

The SC City Council will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 11:00 am in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

11:00 am – Closed Session – Courtyard Conference Room

11:45 – Regular Agenda

Consent Agenda

12. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Work with City’s Municipal Advisor to Secure Financing of $20M for Construction of the Parking Garage Component of the Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project (DLAHP) and Direct Staff to Assist the Affordable Housing Developer Partner with its California Tax Credit Allocation Request Application (EDH/FN/PW)
16. Recycling Center Storm Water Treatment System Project – Request for Proposals and Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)

General Business

20. West Cliff 50-year Vision, Grant Application for West Cliff Drive Pilot (including One-way Vehicle with Dedicated Bike and Pedestrian Lanes), and Lighthouse Point Study (CM/PW)
21. Emergency Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment of New Commercial Cannabis Businesses in the City of Santa Cruz (CN)

The SC City Arts Commission will meet Wednesday, April 10 at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

City of Capitola

The Capitola Art & Cultural Commission will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Capitola City Council will meet Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Capitola City Hall. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

8.C. Pedestrian Pathway from the Upper Beach and Village Parking Lot to Monterey Avenue – Approve the plans, specifications, and construction budget of $370,000 for a Pedestrian Pathway from the Upper Beach and Village Parking Lot to Monterey Avenue; approve the Coastal Development Permit; and authorize the Department of Public Works to advertise for construction bids.

General Government

9.A Potential Ballot Measures – Provide staff direction regarding potential tax measure(s) for placement on the November 5, 2024, General Election Ballot.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will meet Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Public Hearing Agenda

Consideration of an amendment to Scotts Valley Municipal Code Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) to adopt a local ordinance implementing SB 9.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville City Council will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

4:00 pm – Closed Session

6:00 pm – Public Session

Public Hearings, Ordinances, & Appeals

11.a Abatement of a nuisance at parcel (014-021-01) in the city of Watsonville (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam)

Water Organizations

The Soquel Creek Water District Public Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00 pm at the Soquel Creek Water District, 5180 Soquel Drive, Rosedale Annex (corner of Soquel Dr. and Rosedale Ave.) in Soquel. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Administration & Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at PV Water, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Budget and Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, April 10 at 2:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm at the Santa Margarita Community Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Central Fire District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 11 at 9:00 am at the Administration Office, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

School Boards

The Santa Cruz City Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 10 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the County Office Of Education, Board Room, 400 Encinal Street in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

Other Organizations

The County Animal Shelter Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 8 at 10:30 am at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County RTC Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8 is CANCELLED.

The County RTC Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 is CANCELLED.

The California Coastal Commission will meet Wednesday, April 10 through Friday, April 12 at 9:00 am each day in hybrid meetings at Long Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 411 West Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach. Click HERE for the agendas and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Thursday, April 11 – Central Coast District

14. Local Coastal Programs (LCPs)
- a. City of Capitola LCP Amendment No. LCP-3-CAP-22-0061-2 Part B (Monarch Cove Inn Site Redesignation). Public hearing and potential action on request by the City of Capitola to amend its certified LCP Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan to modify provisions related to land use/zoning and implementing regulations for the Monarch Cove Inn site, and if the Commission does not take a final action, possible action to extend the deadline for final Commission action on the amendment.

The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 10 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Monterey Bay Air Resources District , Board Room, 3rd Floor, 24580 Silver Cloud Court in Monterey. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The 2024 State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium will meet Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 am to 12:45 am at Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton, followed by a tour of the Fall Creek fish ladder from 1:30 to to 2:00 pm. Click HERE for the agenda.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 57 vacancies on County Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointment to a County advisory body. Click HERE for the County Membership Roster For Active Commissions, Committees, Task Forces And Advisory Bodies
There is 1 (one) vacancy on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There is 1 (one) vacancy on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are no vacancies on Scotts Valley City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.
There are 8 vacancies on Watsonville City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.

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April 2 – Addendum 2

The County Regional Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, April 4 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, # 500A, 701 Ocean Street, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the revised agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

23. Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10 and 11 Environmental Review and Project Update – This item has been deferred to a later date.

24. Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project Update & Railroad Bridge Loading Assumptions
25. 2050 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan – Goals and Policies

Santa Cruz Online

Last Minute announcement from the SCCRTC:

The County Regional Transportation Commission Virtual Community Meeting for State Route 17 Resiliency and Adaptation Plan will be held Wednesday, April 3 at 6:00 pm by remote teleconference only. One of the key objectives of the Plan is to collaboratively develop corridor goals and appropriate performance measures. These performance measures will be used to evaluate adaptation options for SR 17 to ensure that it can withstand future climate change impacts.

Zoom: https://hdrinc.zoom.us/j/93636105180
Webinar ID: 936 3610 5180
Phone: +1 (408) 638-0968

Weekly Review – March 31 – April 6

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, March 30 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Santa Cruz Online website.

County of Santa Cruz

First District Supervisor Manu Koenig will hold Office Hours Wednesday, April 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Sheriff’s Center, 5200 Soquel Avenue in Live Oak.

The County Water Advisory Commission will meet Wednesday, April 3 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Santa Cruz County Government Building, 701 Ocean Street, Fifth Floor Redwood Room, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

1. Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the County
2. Santa Cruz County Safe Drinking Water, Clean Beaches, Wildfire Risk Reduction and Wildlife Protection Act.

The County Integrated Community Health Center Commission will meet Wednesday, April 3 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at 150 Westridge, Suite 101, in Watsonville. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.

The County Latino Affairs Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 is CANCELLED.

The County Sanitation District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 4 at 4:45 pm at the D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility, Meeting Room, 2750 Lode Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, April 5 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

357 Coates Drive, Aptos – Proposal to remodel an existing 1,787 square foot two-story, non-conforming single-family dwelling, including an addition of 48 square feet to the interior entry, addition of 37 square feet to the non-conforming second-story rear deck, demolition of a 140 square foot second-story front deck, reconfiguration of the non-conforming entry porch, and construction of an attached 641 square foot two-story Accessory Dwelling Unit. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Variances to 1) increase the floor area ratio from 57.2% to 57.8%, 2) recognize decreased lot coverage from 42.4% to 41.6%, 3) reduce the front yard setback from 15 feet to 8 feet 4 inches at the dwelling and 7 feet 8 inches for the front entry porch/stairway, 4) reduce the rear yard setback from 15 feet to 5 feet 3 inches at the second story deck, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the west side of Coates Drive (357 Coates Drive), located approximately at the intersection of Beachgate Way and Coates Drive.
7350 Viewpoint Road, Aptos – Proposal to recognize an existing approximately 102 square foot rear addition and recognize an existing conversion of an understory to a habitable story below the existing home for an approximately 699 square foot ADU. Requires a Variance to exceed the 28-foot height limit to 39 feet to rectify the existing rear addition, and a Variance to exceed the two-story limitation to recognize a third story due to conversion of the understory below the home to a habitable story and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The property is located on the south side of Viewpoint Road at 7350 Viewpoint Road.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Water Commission will meet Monday, April 1 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 801 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

4. 2024 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment

The SC City Health in All Policies Committee will meet Tuesday, April 2 at 9:30 am at City Council Chambers, 801 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

3. Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Regulation – Draft Ordinance Update

The SC City Zoning Administrator will meet Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 am at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

1205 East Cliff Drive – Residential Demolition/Conversion Authorization Permit, Design Permit, Coastal Permit, and Administrative Use Permit to demolish an existing house and construct a new, two- and one-half-story, 1,905 sq. ft. single-family residence with 272 sq. ft. attached Accessory Dwelling Unit on a substandard lot located in the R-1-5/CZ-O/SP-O (Single-Family Residence/Coastal Zone Overlay/Shoreline Protection Overlay) zone district. (APN: 010-281-07). (Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption: Class 3 – Section 15303). Applicant: Stephanie Barnes-Castro. Filed: 10/18/2023.This project requires a Coastal Permit which is appealable to the California Coastal Commission (CCC). An appeal may be filed to the CCC after all possible local appeals are exhausted through the City. For Coastal Permits processed concurrently with other planning entitlements, an appeal of the Coastal Permit only may be filed directly to the CCC at any time during the appeal period. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Section 24.04.180, et seq. of the City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code.
118 Buena Vista Avenue – Design Permit and Coastal Permit for construction of an approximately 193 square-foot addition (workshop) to an existing detached accessory structure (garage) of approximately 225 square feet, resulting in an approximately 418 square-foot detached accessory structure, on a property located in the R-L/CZ-O/SP-O (Multiple Residence – Low-Density/Coastal Zone Overlay/Shoreline Protection Overlay) zone district. (APN: 010-202-14). (Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption: Class 1 – Section 15301). Applicant: Devlin Jones. Filed: 12/5/2023. This project requires a Coastal Permit which is appealable to the California Coastal Commission (CCC). An appeal may be filed to the CCC after all possible local appeals are exhausted through the City. For Coastal Permits processed concurrently with other planning entitlements, an appeal of the Coastal Permit only may be filed directly to the CCC at any time during the appeal period. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Section 24.04.180, et seq. of the City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code.
528 Atlantic Avenue – Coastal Permit to remove a heritage tree on a parcel located in the R-L/CZ-O/SP-O (Multiple Residence – Low Density/Coastal Zone Overlay/Shoreline Protection Overlay) zone district. (APN: 010-301-10). (Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption). Applicant: Nikki Yee. Filed 1/25/2024. This project requires a Coastal Permit which is appealable to the California Coastal Commission (CCC). An appeal may be filed to the CCC after all possible local appeals are exhausted through the City. For Coastal Permits processed concurrently with other planning entitlements, an appeal of the Coastal Permit only may be filed directly to the CCC at any time during the appeal period. Appeals shall be processed in accordance with Section 24.04.180, et seq. of the City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code.
258 Chico Avenue – Design Permit for an addition to a second story deck on a substandard lot containing a two-story single family home in the R-1-5 (Single Family Residential) Zone District. (Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption). Applicant: Todd Bayless. Filed: February 7, 2024.

The SC City Planning Commission will meet Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Consent Public Hearings

901 Soquel Avenue – Special Use Permit to allow a gym to occupy an existing commercial building (previously occupied by Rite-Aid) on a 1.88-acre site in the C-C (Community Commercial) Zone District and within the Eastside Business Improvement Plan area. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption; Applicant: David Beauchamp; Filed: February 5, 2024

City of Capitola

The Capitola Historical Museum Board is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 4 at 5:30 pm at the City of Capitola Community Room (downstairs in Capitola City Hall) 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Capitola Planning Commission will meet Thursday, April 4 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Consent Items

7.C. Special Events and Park Regulations – Adopt an ordinance of the City of Capitola repealing and replacing Capitola Municipal Code Chapter 9.36 “Special Events” and Chapter 12.40 “Park Regulations” to create a comprehensive permitting system for public assemblies, events, and use of City property
7.H. Santa Cruz Mile Buoy – Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of opposition to the United States Coast Guard’s proposed removal of the Santa Cruz Lighted Whistle Buoy, aka “Mile Buoy.”

General Government / Public Hearings

8.a. Resolution Adopting Parks Policy – Adopt a resolution adopting a City Parks Use Policy and direct staff to return to the City Council with amendments to the fee schedule to reflect proposed park use fees.
8.B. Automated License Plate Reader Cameras – Authorize the City Manager to execute a 24-month Master Services Agreement for the lease of 10 Automated License Plate Reader cameras from Flock Group, Inc. (Flock) in an amount not to exceed $68,350 ($36,350 at signing and annual recurring at $32,000).

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet Wednesday, April 3 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Street, in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, April 5 is CANCELLED.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 is CANCELLED.

Water Organizations

The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 is CANCELLED.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 4 at 5:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority Board of Directors will meet Friday, April 5 at 9:00 am by remote teleconference only. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, April 1 at 7:00 pm at the Fire Station, 131 Kirby Street in Felton. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

School Boards

No meetings scheduled.

Other Organizations

The SCPL Library Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 1 is CANCELLED.

The Community Traffic Safety Coalition will meet Tuesday, April 2 at 2:30 pm by remote teleconference only. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

IV. Discussion on the Proposed Santa Cruz County Ordinance 3:10 p.m. Restricting E-bike Use on Sidewalks & in County Parks

The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Cruz County (LAFCO) will meet Wednesday, April 3 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Governmental Center, Room 525, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Public Hearings

5. A. Service and Sphere Review for County Service Area 3 (Aptos Seascape).

The Central Coast Community Energy Community Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, April 3 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Central Coast Community Energy, 70 Garden Court, Suite 300 in Monterey. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

Zoom: https://hdrinc.zoom.us/j/93636105180
Webinar ID: 936 3610 5180
Phone: +1 (408) 638-0968

23. Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10 and 11 Environmental Review and Project Update – This item has been deferred to a later date.
24. Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project Update & Railroad Bridge Loading Assumptions
25. 2050 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan – Goals and Policies

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, April 4 at 1:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at 24580 Silver Cloud Court in Monterey. Click HERE for the agenda.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 57 vacancies on County Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointment to a County advisory body. Click HERE for the County Membership Roster For Active Commissions, Committees, Task Forces And Advisory Bodies
There are 2 vacancies on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There is 1 (one) vacancy on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are no vacancies on Scotts Valley City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.
There are 5 vacancies on Watsonville City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of vacancies. Click HERE for instructions to apply for appointments.

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