This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, June 15 at 10:00 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, June 17 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Conference Rooms 206/207, 1400 Emeline Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.
The County Seniors Commission will meet Tuesday, June 18 at 12:30 pm at the Elderday Adult Day Health Care Community Room, 501 Main Street in Watsonville. (Entrance is around the corner on West Lake Avenue under a red awning.) Click HERE for the agenda.
The County Agricultural Policy Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 19 is CANCELLED.
The County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet Thursday, June 20 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 Women’s Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20 is CANCELLED.
The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, June 21 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:
- 4701 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz – Proposal to establish a new four-bedroom 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 is located on the northwestern side of Portola Drive (4701 Portola Drive), approximately 2,000 feet northeast of the intersection of 41st Avenue and Portola Drive in Santa Cruz.
City of Santa Cruz
The SC City Transportation and Public Works Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 17 is CANCELLED.
The SC City Health in All Policies Committee will meet Tuesday, June 18 at 9:30 am at Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
The SC City will hold a Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30 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:
- Joint City Council and Planning Commission Study Session on the Downtown Plan Expansion Public Review Draft
The SC City Zoning Administrator meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 is CANCELLED.
The SC City Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 is CANCELLED.
The SC City Planning Commission will meet Thursday, June 20 at 9:00 am at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
Consent Public Hearings
- 715 Graham Hill Road – Nonresidential Demolition Authorization Permit, Special Use Permit, Design Permit, Permit, Heritage Tree Removal Permit, and Slope Development Permit to 1) recognize the use of the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant (GHWTP) and to 2) consider proposed modifications to the existing site and facilities, including demolition of the existing operations building and construction of new and/or modified administration, operations, and maintenance buildings and addition of related site improvements at the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant, located at 715 Graham Hill Road, as part of the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facility Improvements project, on land located in the P-F (Public Facilities) zone district.
General Business
- 1307, 1313 Seabright and Adjoining Parking Lot – General Plan Consistency Determination to determine if the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed acquisition of the properties by the Santa Cruz City School District is in conformance with the General Plan.
Public Hearings
- Private Property Outdoor Seating – Public Hearing to 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.) Item Previously Heard and Continued from the Planning Commission Meeting of April 18, 2024.
City of Capitola
The Capitola Commission on the Environment will meet Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00 pm at Capitola City Hall, Community Room, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
- 5.C. Plastic Pollution Enforcement – Discuss ideas for improving enforcement of regulations prohibiting the use of plastic straws and plastic pollution in Capitola.
The Capitola Joint City Advisory Body will meet Thursday, June 20 at 5:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:
- Presentation on City Budget and Revenue Forecasts – Presentation from the City Manager, Finance Director, Police Chief, and Public Works Director to provide information about the City’s budget and revenue forecasts and potential ballot measures the City may take to continue providing essential services, such as public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and community programming.
City of Scotts Valley
The Scotts Valley Parks & Recreation Commission will meet Thursday, June 20 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.
City of Watsonville
The Watsonville Minor Land Division Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, June 17 is CANCELLED.
The Watsonville Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20 is CANCELLED.
Water Organizations
The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm at Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.
The Central Water District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, June 19th at 6:00 pm at the Central Water District Office, 400 Cox Road in Aptos. Click HERE for the agenda.
The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 is CANCELLED.
The Mid-County Groundwater Agency Board will meet Thursday, June 20 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Ow Family Community Room, Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 20 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.
Fire Protection Organizations
The Central Fire District Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday, June 18 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.
The Ben Lomond Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, June 19 at 9:00 am at the Ben Lomond Firehouse, 9439 Hiway 9, in Ben Lomond. Click HERE for the agenda.
School Boards
The Scotts Valley Unified School District Board will meet Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Water District Santa Margarita Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.
The Live Oak School District Governing Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 19 at 6:00 pm at the Live Oak District Office, Board Room, 984-1 Bostwick Lane in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.
Other Organizations
The Area Agency on Aging Seniors Advisory Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 19 at 10:00 am at the Seniors Council Conference Room, 236 Santa Cruz Avenue in Aptos. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.
The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 19 at 11:00 am at the Housing Authority of Santa Cruz, 2160 41st Avenue in Capitola. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.
The Monterey Bay Air Resources District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, June 19 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.
The County RTC North Coast Rail Trail Groundbreaking will be held Thursday, June 20 at 12:00 pm Noon at the Wilder Ranch State Park Main Parking Lot, 1401 Coast Road in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for information.
The County RTC Interagency Technical Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, June 20 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. Agenda items include:
- 7, Santa Cruz County Regional Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program
- 10. 2050 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) – Targets and Project List
- 12. Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project Initial Conceptual Alignment and Conceptual Rail Transit Vehicle Type Analysis
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 46 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 6 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.
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