Weekly Review June 4 to June 10

NOTE: With the end of the Covid-19 emergency declaration, county and city meetings have returned to in-person or hybrid meetings. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are in-person and no longer accessible by remote teleconference.

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, June 3 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 City Selection Committee will meet Tuesday, June 6 at 1:00 pm at the Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Approve the 2023 schedule of meetings of the City Selection Committee
Consider proposal to change Historical City Appointment Rotation to Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)

First District Supervisor Manu Koenig will hold Office Hours Wednesday, June 7 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the County Sheriff’s Center, 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz.

The County Integrated Community Health Center Commission will meet Wednesday, June 7 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at 1430 Freedom Boulevard, Suite F in Watsonville, and 1080 Emeline Avenue, Building D, Admin Conference Room in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Water Advisory Commission will meet Wednesday, June 7 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the County Governmental Center, Third Floor Training Room, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Latino Affairs Commission will meet Wednesday, June 7 at 6:00 pm at United Way of Santa Cruz County, 4450 Capitola Road, Suite 10 in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Commission on Disabilities will meet Thursday, June 8 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 Sanitation District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, June 8 at 4:45 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Directors’ Chambers, D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility, 2750 Lode Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 8 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.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Water Commission will meet Monday, June 5 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

City of Capitola

The Capitola Wharf Enhancement Project Community Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 7 at 6:00 pm at New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center, 504 Monterey Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for information.

The Capitola City Council will meet Thursday, June 8 at 6:00 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:

Consent Items

7.D. Ordinance Adding Capitola Municipal Code Chapter 2.18 – Adopt an ordinance of the City of Capitola adding Capitola Municipal Code Chapter 2.18 establishing mobile home park rent stabilization.

General Government/Public Hearings

8.A. Jade Street Community Center Renovation Project – Provide direction to staff regarding the conceptual design for the Jade Street Community Center Renovation Project.
8.B. Jade Street Park Universally Accessible Playground Project Conceptual Design Alternatives – Direct staff to work with Verde Design and prepare a final concept plan, for consideration by the Council on July 27, 2023, for the Jade Street Park Universally Accessible Playground Project that meets projected available funding, and includes opportunities to enhance the design should additional funding becomes available.
8.C. Jade Street Park Universally Accessible Playground Fundraising Partnership –
- 1) Approve the playground naming procedure; and
- 2) Direct staff to draft a SponsorshipPolicy.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 6 at 1:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Senior Center – Library Room, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley. The Agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Scotts Valley City Council will meet Wednesday, June 7 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 Hearings (to be heard after 6:30 pm)

Measure D Five-Year Plan
SB1 Projects

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will meet Thursday, June 8 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Public Hearing Agenda

Consideration of a Use Permit (U23-001) to allow a 2,000± square-foot Korean martial arts studio in an existing commercial tenant space located in the Commercial – Service (C-S) zoning district located at 5276 Scotts Valley Drive.

Regular Agenda

Five-Year CIP: General Plan Consistency

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 6 is CANCELLED.

Water Organizations

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

The Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, June 8 at 6:00 pm at the Santa Margarita Community Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

6.3 Environmental Sustainability Policy – Adopt Resolution No. 04-23 revising Policy P100-11-1 Environmental Sustainability and rescinding Resolution No. 05-18.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Monday, June 5 at 7:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Felton Fire Station Meeting Room, 131 Kirby Street in Felton. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Central Fire District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, June 8 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. Agenda items include:

New Business

Public Hearing

Proposed Ordinance #2023-02 to Amend the District Purchasing Policy

School Boards

The Live Oak School District Governing Board will hold a Special Meeting Wednesday, June 7 at 6:00 pm at the Green Acres Elementary School, Multi-Use Room/Cafeteria, 966 Bostwick Lane in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

NOTE: No public comments during Special Session

The Mountain Elementary School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Monday, June 5 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.

The Mountain Elementary School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 7 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 California Coastal Commission will meet Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8 starting at 9:00 am each day by remote teleconference. Click HERE for the agendas and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Wednesday, June 8

18.1 Revised Findings – CDP A-3-STC-22-0018 (Oversized Vehicle Parking Restrictions, Santa Cruz). Consideration of revised findings and conditions for the Commission’s May 11, 2023 approval of a coastal permit for the City of Santa Cruz to prohibit parking of oversized vehicles citywide on public streets, rights-of-way, and parking lots between midnight and 5am; provide alternative overnight parking areas and services for such displaced vehicles; and implement related measures within the City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County.

The Central Coast Community Energy Community Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, June 7 4:00 pm at Central Coast Community Energy, 70 Garden Court, Suite 300 in Monterey. Click HERE for the agenda.

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 62 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 4 vacancies on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 2 vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There is 1 vacancy 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 2 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 28 – June 3

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, May 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 for Budget Hearings Tuesday, May 30 and Wednesday, May 31 at 9:00 am in hybrid meetings at the Governmental Center Building, Board Chambers, Room 525, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Tuesday

Consent Agenda

General Government
County Financing
Health and Human Services

Regular Agenda

Health and Human Services
Public Safety and Justice

Scheduled Item — 1:00 PM

10. Presentation of proclamation by Chair Luis Alejo, of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, as outlined in the memorandum of Chair Friend

Wednesday

Consent Agenda

Land Use and Community Services
Public Safety and Justice

Regular Agenda

Public Safety and Justice (cont.)
Land Use and Community Services

The County Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force will meet Thursday, June 1 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Watsonville City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Fish & Wildlife Advisory Commission will meet Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Solarium Conference Room, at 1060 Emeline Avenue in Santa Cruz. The agenda and instructions for public participation will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting. Agenda items include:

5. Invasive Species Letter Follow Up
6. Discuss Inter-Commission Coordination Items
7. Beaver Reintroductions Follow Up

The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, June 2 at 9:00 am 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:

315 Green Valley Road, Watsonville – Proposal to establish a new four-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family residence. 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 Green Valley Road (315 Green Valley Road), approximately 860 feet north of the intersection with Airport Boulevard, in Watsonville.
125 32nd Avenue, Santa Cruz – Proposal to establish a new four-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family residence. 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 32nd Avenue (125 32nd Avenue), approximately 100 feet south of the intersection with Calla Drive, in Live Oak.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Public Safety Committee will meet Wednesday, May 31 at 5:15 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

6. Fourth of July Incident Action Plan (FD) – Receive the Fire Department’s update on the Fourth of July Incident Action Plan and provide direction as needed.
7. Fourth of July Incident Action Plan (PD) – Receive the Police Department’s update on the Fourth of July Incident Action Plan and provide direction as needed.

The SC Equal Employment Opportunity Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 1 at 1:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

City of Capitola

The Capitola Planning Commission will meet Thursday, June 1 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Public Hearings

207, 209, 209A, 211 Esplanade – Consideration of alternative colors and materials for the Design Permit, Historic Alteration Permit, and Coastal Development Permit for façade modifications at 207, 209, 209A, and 211 Esplanade located in the Mixed-Use Village (MU-V) zoning district that was a previously approved by the Planning Commission on April 6, 2023. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption
Alternative Design for the Prototype Street Dining Deck in Central Village Location: Up to 25 public parking spaces in the Central Village. Consideration of alternative railing, deck, and planter for Capitola’s prototype street dining deck design which may be utilized by Eating and Drinking Establishments in the Central Village. Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt
Citywide Housing Element Update – Housing Element Update 6th Cycle
Environmental Determination: Pending

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Virtual Community Workshop #2 will be held Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00 pm by remote teleconference. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.

The Scotts Valley Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 1 is CANCELLED.

City of Watsonville

No meetings scheduled.

Water Organizations

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Projects & Facility Operations Committee will meet Wednesday, May 31 at 3:00 pm at the PV Water Office, Koenig Conference Room, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 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, June 2 at 9:00 am by remote teleconference. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

Fire Protection Organizations

No meetings scheduled.

School Boards

The Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, June 1 at 5:30 pm at the Bonny Doon Union Elementary School Library, 1492 Pine Flat Road in Bonny Doon. Click HERE for the agenda.

Other Organizations

The SCPL Library Facilities Financing Authority and Library Joint Powers Authority will meet Thursday, June 1 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Branciforte Branch Library, 230 Gault Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Regional Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, June 1 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean St # 500A, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

28. Public Hearing on the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes and Bus on Shoulder from State Park Drive to Freedom Boulevard and Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment.
29. Potential GO Santa Cruz County Bicycle Incentives

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 3 vacancies on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 2 vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There is 1 vacancy 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 May 21 – 27

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, May 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 Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Annual Report on Military Equipment Acquisition and Use Community Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 pm at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, Community Room, 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for information.

First District Supervisor Manu Keonig’s Soquel Town Hall will meet Tuesday, May 23 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Congregational Church of Soquel, 4951 Soquel Drive in Soquel. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.

The County Workforce Development Board will meet Wednesday, May 24 at 8:30 am at Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court in Aptos. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, May 24 at 9:30 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. Agenda items include:

No Situs Address – Proposal to create a seven-lot residential subdivision on a 2.3 acre site. Requires a Subdivision, Residential Development permit, Agricultural Buffer Setback Reduction, Riparian Exception, and Roadway/Roadside Exception, and adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration per the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property located at the south-east corner of the intersection of Trembley Lane and Cunningham Way in the Pajaro Valley planning area.
No Situs Address – Proposal to rezone two parcels, APNs 064-201-20 and 064-201-14, totaling 43.37 acres, from the SU (Special Use) zone district to the TP (Timber Harvest) zone district. Requires Rezoning and a determination that this project is exempt from further review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Properties are located just northwest of APN 064-201-83 (1704 Felton Quarry Road).
No Situs Address – General Plan consistency determination of potential disposition of surplus County owned property located at 105 Esplanade Avenue (APN: 042-151-31). Per California Government Code Sec 65402(a), the planning agency must render a report as to conformity with the adopted General Plan before surplus County property may be disposed.

The County Commission on the Environment will meet Wednesday, May 24 at 5:00 pm at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 5th Floor, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

V.f. Update on the Inter-Commission Coordination Working Group

The County Mobile and Manufactured Homes Commission will meet Thursday, May 25 at 9:30 am at the County Sheriffs Office, 5200 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County In-Home Supportive Services Commission will meet Friday, May 26 at 1:00 pm at the Human Services Department, Building K, Room 206, 1400 Emeline Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Council will meet Tuesday, May 23 at 1:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

1:30 pm – Closed Session

2:00 pm – Public Session

Oral Communications

Consent Agenda

8. Council Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Ad Hoc Committee
9. Downtown Association: Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessments for FY 2024

General Business

21. West Cliff Update, including Infrastructure, Transportation, and Roadmap Development

The SC City Council will hold a Special Hybrid Meeting Wednesday, May 24 at 9:00 am at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Department Budget Presentations

The SC City Downtown Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 25 at 8:30 am at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

City of Capitola

The Capitola City Council will meet Thursday, May 24 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 Agenda

7.C. PG&E Proposed Monterey Park Gas Facility – Authorize staff to develop an easement agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric for the installation of a district regulator station in Monterey Park.

General Government / Public Hearings

8.A. Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization – Adopt, by title only, waiving further reading of the text, an urgency ordinance adding Chapter 2.18 (Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization) to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Capitola Municipal Code regarding the adoption of mobile home park rent stabilization for mobile home parks within the City of Capitola.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet Friday, May 26 at 11:00 am at the City Hall Conference Room, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville City Council will meet Tuesday, May 23 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

5:30 pm – Public Session

Oral Communications

New Business

11.b. Lease of automated license plate reader cameras from Flock Group, Inc.

Water Organizations

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

The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency will meet Thursday, May 25 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

No meetings scheduled.

School Boards

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

The Santa Cruz City Schools Board of Education will meet Wednesday, May 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 is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm at the District Office Boardroom, 292 Green Valley Road in Watsonville. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

Other Organizations

The Santa Cruz Port Commission will meet Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at 365 A Lake Avenue, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

6:30 pm – Special Closed Session

7:00 pm – Special Public Session

Public Hearing

5. Public Hearing to Receive Testimony Regarding the Drawing of Port Commission District
Boundaries Pursuant to Elections Code § 21601 .

The Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Managed Medical Care Commission will meet Wednesday, May 24 at 3:00 pm at the Central California Alliance for Health, Board Room, 1600 Green Hills Road, Suite 101 in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 58 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 3 vacancies on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 2 vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 2 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 2 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 14 – 20

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, May 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, May 15 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at Central Fire 1, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, May 16 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Fifth Floor, County Governmental Building, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

13. Adopt “Uncodified Ordinance to Adopt Amended Military Equipment Use Policy Pursuant to AB 481” (Approved in concept May 9, 2023)
23. Direct the Chair to send a letter to our regional delegation in support of the F-AIR Act and its provisions calling for the FAA to consider “the minimization of the impact of aviation noise, and other health impacts on residents and communities, and other impacts of the use of airspace on the environment”, and direct the Chair to send letters to the Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Aviation Subcommittee, Congressman Panetta, and the San Francisco International Airport/Community Roundtable (SFORT) supporting the inclusion of the F-AIR Act and provisions directing the FAA to develop a noise metric that properly reflects the burden of aviation noise on impacted communities, within the Federal Administration Reauthorization Act of 2023, as recommended by Supervisor Koenig.
40. Adopt resolution to accept real property (APNs 043-13-134, 054-62-104, 043-16-144, 043-16-164, and 043-16-165) adjacent to Hidden Beach County Park from the California State Coastal Conservancy and ratify the Parcel Transfer Agreement, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services.

Regular Agenda

8. Consider presentation on tobacco product waste by the Health Services Agency; adopt resolution recognizing tobacco product waste as a public health and environmental threat, creating a tobacco waste ad hoc committee, and directing the Chair to take related actions; and direct the Health Services Agency to return on or before June 27, 2023, with recommendations on establishing the ad hoc committee to address tobacco waste, as outlined in the memorandum of the Director of Health Services.

Scheduled Item – 10:45 AM

9. The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District – Zone 5 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting.

The County Human Services Commission scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 17 is CANCELLED.

The County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet Thursday, May 18 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Health Services Agency, 1430 Freedom Blvd, Suite A, Atrium, in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

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

City of Santa Cruz

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

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

Public Hearings

2. 217 Brook Avenue – Coastal Permit, Design Permit, Conditional Fence Permit and Variance to construct a two story house on a substandard lot in the R-L/CZ-O/SP-O (Multiple Residence/Coastal Zone Overlay/Shoreline Protection Overlay) zone district. Environmental Review: Categorical Exemption (Class 15305-c, 15332) 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.
3. 624 Isbel Dive – Minor Land Division to divide a lot with a single family home into four new lots in the R-1-7 (Single Family Residence) zone district. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption
4. 925 Windsor Street – Residential Demolition Authorization Permit and Large Home Design Permit to demolish a single family home and construct an approximately 3,600 square feet single family home on a site with an existing accessory dwelling unit in the R-1-5/CZ-O (Single Family Residential/Coastal Zone Overlay) zone district. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption
5. 950 West Cliff Drive – Residential Demolition Authorization Permit, Design Permit, and Coastal Permit to demolish a residence and construct a new single family home greater than 3,000 square feet on a lot in the R-1-5/WCD-O/CZ-O/SP-O (Single Family Residence/West Cliff Drive Overlay/Coastal Zone Overlay/Shoreline Protection Overlay) zone district. (Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption) This project requires a Coastal Permit which is appealable to the California Coastal Commission after all possible appeals are exhausted through the City.

The SC City Historic Preservation Commission will meet Wednesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

4. Water Street Bridge Historical Marker

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

3. 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program Consistency with General Plan

City of Capitola

The Capitola Housing Element Update Virtual Community Meeting will meet Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 pm by remote teleconference. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.

The Capitola Finance Advisory Committee will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Community Room, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

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

4.C. Rispin Riparian Invasive Plant Species Removal

The Capitola City Council will meet in a Special Meeting Thursday, May 18 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:

5:30 pm – Closed Session

6:00 pm – Special Meeting

6.A. Presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget for the City of Capitola

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Scotts Valley Parks & Recreation Commission will meet Thursday, May 18 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:

5. Parks Master Plan & Recreation Strategic Plan Update

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, May 18 at 6:00 pm at the Watsonville Public Library- 2nd Floor Conference Room, 275 Main Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

Water Organizations

The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 pm at the Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00 pm at the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Field Office, 76 Holohan Road in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, May 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.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Aromas Tri-County Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 pm by remote teleconference. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Consider adoption of the Preliminary Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

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

The County Fire Department Advisory Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 17 at 4:00 pm at CAL FIRE CZU Headquarters, Conference Room, 6059 Highway 9, in Felton. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Pajaro Valley Fire District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 18 at 5:00 pm at the Pajaro Valley Fire Station, 562 Casserly Road in Watsonville. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

School Boards

The Pacific Elementary School District Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 16 at 4:00 pm at Pacific Elementary School, 50 Ocean Street in Davenport. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Soquel Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, May 17 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 18 at 5:30 pm at the District Office, Library, 1492 Pine Flat Road in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

Other Organizations

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 17 is CANCELLED.

The RTC Transportation Policy Workshop scheduled for Thursday, May 18 is CANCELLED.

The RTC Interagency Technical Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, May 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. Agenda items include:

9. Potential GO Santa Cruz County E-Bike, Regular Bike and/or Bikeshare Incentive Pilot Program

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 3 vacancies on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 2 vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 2 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 4 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 7 – 13

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, May 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 Substance Use Disorder Commission will meet Monday, May 8 at 5:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at 1400 Emeline, Rooms 207 and 206 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, May 9 at 9:00am 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
24. Direct the Chair to send letters to the Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Aviation Subcommittee, Congressman Jimmy Panetta, and the San Francisco International Airport/Community Roundtable (SFORT) supporting inclusion of the Noise Metric and Community Impact-related policy as a part of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2023, as recommended by Supervisor Koenig
42. Ratify contract with the Resource Conservation District in the amount of $150,000 for conservation planning assistance, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services.

Regular Agenda

7. Public hearing to consider, accept and file the County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Proposed Budget and 2023-25 Operational Plan; approve FY 2022-23 realignment of appropriations for various General Fund departments, including $1,150,000 for January-March storm disaster costs; adopt resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,022,390 in the General Fund and $344,381 in the Library Fund; continue the budget public hearing to May 30, 2023, and take related actions, as outlined in the memorandum of the County Administrative Officer.
8. Public hearing to consider resolution confirming proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 benefit assessment rate and service charge reports for County Service Areas No. 53, No. 53N, and No. 53S for Mosquito Abatement and Disease Control, as outlined in the memorandum of the Agricultural Commissioner.
9. Continued public hearing to consider certification of the vote results for County Service Area 3 Aptos Seascape; adopt resolution confirming previously established benefit assessment, as outlined in the memorandum of the Deputy CAO/Director of Community Development and Infrastructure.
10. Continued public hearing to consider certification of the vote results for County Service Area 40 Ralston Way; and adopt resolution authorizing and levying assessment for road maintenance and operations, as outlined in the memorandum of the Deputy CAO/Director of Community Development and Infrastructure.
11. Continued public hearing to consider certification of the vote results for County Service Area 51 Hopkins Gulch Road; and adopt resolution authorizing and levying assessment for road maintenance, operations and projects, as outlined in the memorandum of the Deputy CAO/Director of Community Development and Infrastructure.
12. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, Public hearing to consider “An Ordinance Amending District Code Title 3, Chapter 3.08, Article III, Sections 3.08.160 Through 3.08.180 Water Service Charges“, and “An Ordinance Amending District Code Title 4 Chapter 4.08, Article III, Sections 4.08.160 Through 4.08.180 Sewer Service Charges”, for the Davenport County Sanitation District; direct the Clerk of the Board to place the ordinances on the May 16, 2023, agenda for final adoption; set Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, as the date and time for a public hearing on the service charge reports; and take related actions, as outlined in the memorandum of the District Engineer.
13. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT: Public hearing to consider “An Ordinance Amending District Code Title 3 Article III Chapter 3.08 Sewer Service Charges“; direct the Clerk of the Board to place the ordinance on the May 16, 2023, agenda for final adoption; set Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, as the date and time for a public hearing on the service charge reports; and take related actions, as outlined in the memorandum of the District Engineer.

Scheduled Item — 10:45 AM

15. The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District – Zone 7 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting

The County Commission on Disabilities will meet Thursday, May 11 at 12:30 pm at the County Governmental Center, 5th Floor, Board Chambers, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 11 at 5:30 pm at the Probation Training Room, 303 Water Street, Suite 9 in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Monday, May 8 at 4:00 pm at the Parks & Recreation Department, 323 Church Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Tree Appeal –233 Union Street (Continued from prior meeting) – Uphold staff’s decision to approve request for a Heritage Tree Removal Permit (Application #23-0005) to remove two Coast Redwood trees located at 233 Union Street.
San Lorenzo Park Redesign Process
- Receive an update and 1) provide direction as appropriate, and 2) recommend the City Council accept the draft guiding principles and design goals for the San Lorenzo Park Redesign process.

The SC City Sister Cities Committee will meet Monday, May 8 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz, Click HERE for the agenda.

The SC City Council will meet Tuesday, May 9 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:

Closed Session – 12:00 pm

Public Session – 2:15 pm

Consent Agenda

11. Pogonip Encampment Closure Refuse Disposal and Abatement Contract Approval – Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, between the City of Santa Cruz and Clean Team Associates in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to remove encampment debris in the Pogonip.
15. Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit (c409321) TRC Engineers, Inc.- Contract Amendment 10 – In order for the City to meet the projected construction schedule (beginning in 2023), it is necessary for the City’s consultants to finalize agreements with utility companies and businesses to be relocated during the project, as defined in Contract Amendment 10.
18. Newell Creek Instream Habitat Restoration – Large Woody Debris Project Professional Services Agreement Amendment.

General Business

21. Independent Police Auditor Report

Oral Communications

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

The SC City Children’s Fund Oversight Committee will meet Thursday, May 11 at 3:00 pm at the Parks & Recreation Department, 323 Church Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

City of Capitola

The Capitola Art & Cultural Commission will meet Tuesday, May 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, May 11 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers 420 Capitola Ave, in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Items

7.D. Annual Military Equipment Use Report

General Government / Public Hearings

8.A. Capitola Wharf Resiliency and Public Access Improvement Project
8.B. 930 Rosedale Avenue Cabrillo Mobile Home Park Update

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission scheduled to meet Thursday, May 11 at 6:00 pm is CANCELLED.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville City Council will meet Tuesday, May 9 at 4:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main St #400 in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Closed Session – 4:30 pm

Public Session – 6:30 pm

Oral Communications

Consent Agenda

10.b Shared use of the new Nature Center with Watsonville Wetlands Watch

Water Organizations

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Admin/Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, May 9 at 3:00 pm at PV Water, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Budget and Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, May 9 at 4:00 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 Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency will meet Wednesday, May 10 at 10:00 am at the City of Watsonville City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, May 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 Boulder Creek Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, May 9 at 9:00 am at the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District Fire Hall, 13230 Central Avenue in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Central Fire District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 11 at 9:00 am at the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

School Boards

The Mountain Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Monday, May 8 at Mountain Elementary School, 3042 Old San Jose Road in Soquel. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pacific Elementary School District Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 9 at 4:00 pm at the Pacific Elementary School, 50 Ocean Street in Davenport. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Scotts Valley Unified School District Board will meet Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Middle School, Theater Room, 8 Bean Creek Road in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

Other Organizations

The RTC Bicycle Advisory Commission will meet Monday, May 8 at 6:00 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. Agenda items include:

10. E-bike and bikeshare incentives – provide input – Amanda Marino and Amy Naranjo, Transportation Planners

The SCPL Library Advisory Commission will meet Monday, May 8 at 6:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Branciforte Branch Library, 230 Gault Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

8.b. IT Technology Plan Presentation by Carlos Silva, Library IT Manager

The California Coastal Commission will meet Wednesday, May 10 through Friday, May 12 starting at 9:00 am each day, in hybrid meetings at the CA Natural Resources Agency, 715 P Street in Sacramento. Click HERE for the agendas and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Thursday, May 11 – Central Coast District

11. Local Coastal Programs (LCPs)

11a. City of Santa Cruz LCP Amendment No. LCP-3-STC-23-0005-1-Part A (Small Housing Units). Time Extension Only – Public hearing and action on extension of time limit to act on request by City of Santa Cruz to amend the LCP Implementation Plan to clarify Single Room Occupancy (SRO) unit regulations and to rename Small Ownership Units (SOUs) as Flexible Density Units (FDUs) and amend their standards.

12. Coastal Permit Applications

12a. Application No. A-3-SCO-20-0027 (Sisney, Santa Cruz Co.) – Application of Bret and Carol Sisney to demolish an approx. 6,000 sq.ft. single-story home and construct new 2-story approx. 8,200 sq.ft. home and lap pool; merger of two lots (out of four contiguous lots under common ownership); and related development on blufftop above beach and ocean and fronted by vertical seawall, at 4660 Opal Cliff Drive in unincorporated Opal Cliffs 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/or this site, as is explained further in the staff report.)

12b. Application No. A-3-STC-22-0018 (Oversized Vehicle Parking Restrictions, Santa Cruz) – Application of the City of Santa Cruz to prohibit parking of oversized vehicles citywide on public streets, rights-of-way, and parking lots between midnight and 5 am; provide alternative overnight parking areas and services for such displaced vehicles; and implement related measures within the City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County.

The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the City of Capitola Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Road in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 59 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 2 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 2 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 30 – May 6

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, April 29 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 1 at 5:00 pm at Simpkins Family Swim Center & Live Oak Community Center, 979 17th Ave in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

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

The County Integrated Community Health Center Commission will meet Wednesday, May 3 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at 1430 Freedom Boulevard, Suite F in Watsonville, and 1080 Emeline Avenue, Building D, Admin Conference Room in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

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

The County Housing Advisory Commission will meet Wednesday, May 3 at 1:00 pm at the 5th County Governmental Center, Room 510, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

8. Progress on the 2023 Housing Element Update

The County Sanitation District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, May 4 at 4:45 pm in a hybrid meeting at the D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility, 2750 Lode Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Commission will meet Thursday, May 4 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. Status of Significant Tree Ordinance
7. Discussion of potential for beaver reintroduction

The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, May 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:

1 Terrace Way, Felton – Proposal to establish a new, five-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family dwelling. Requires a Vacation Rental Permit and a determination that this project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the east side of Terrace Way, approximately 0.25 miles from the intersection of Graham Hill Road in Felton (1 Terrace Way).
421 36th Avenue, Santa Cruz – Proposal to reconstruct an existing two story, one-bedroom single-family dwelling including an addition of 528 square feet and to construct a 318 square foot detached ADU. Requires a variance to the standard for parking within the front yard setback area from 50% to 68%, a Notice of Coastal Exclusion, and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is on the west side of 36th Avenue (421 36th Ave), approximately 448 feet north of East Cliff Drive in the Live Oak Planning Area.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Water Commission will meet Monday, May 1 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The SC City Commission of Prevention of Violence Against Women is scheduled to meet Wednesday May 3 at 5:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The SC City Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 4 is CANCELLED.

City of Capitola

The Capitola City Council will hold a Special Meeting Wednesday, May 3 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget

The Capitola Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, May 4 at 6:00 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:

Consent Calendar

5.A. 603 Escalona Drive – Design Permit and Coastal Development Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) above an existing garage within the R-1 (single-family) zoning district. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption 15301(e) Existing Facilities

Public Hearings

6.A. 1400 Wharf Road – Capitola Wharf – Review of final designs for two public bathrooms for compliance with Condition #2 of permit 20-0141. The Capitola Wharf is located within the PF (Public Facilities) zoning district. This project received a Coastal Development Permit issued by the California Coastal Commission. Environmental Determination: Mitigated Negative Declaration
6.B. Citywide Housing Element Update – Housing Element Update 6th Cycle. Environmental Determination: Pending

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 2 at 1:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Rd in Scotts Valley. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Scotts Valley City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 3 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville Parks & Recreation Commission will meet Monday, May 1 at 6:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Watsonville Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, May 2 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

Recommendation to City Council to adopt the City’s 2023-2024 to 2027-2028 Capital Improvement Program

Water Organizations

The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 2 at 5:00 pm at Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, may 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.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Monday, May 1 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Felton Fire Station Meeting Room, 131 Kirby Street in Felton. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The Central Fire District Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, May 2 at 2:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

School Boards

The Live Oak School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 3. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Soquel Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Soquel Union Elementary School District, Sandra Wallace Board Room, 620 Monterey Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

Other Organizations

The Measure D Taxpayer Oversight Committee will meet Monday, May 1 at 5:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the RTC office, 1101 Pacific Avenue, Street 250 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The SCCRTC Highway 1 State Park Drive to Freedom Boulevard Auxiliary Lanes, Bus-on-Shoulder & Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project Virtual Public Hearing will be held Tuesday, May 2 at 6:00 pm by remote teleconference. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.

The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Cruz County (LAFCO) will meet Wednesday, May 3 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meet at the County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street, Room 318-D in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Public Hearings

5.a. City of Watsonville Service & Sphere Review – The Commission will consider the adoption of a service and sphere of influence review for the City of Watsonville.

The County Regional Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, May 4 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:

10:00 am – Public Hearing

27. 2023 Unmet Transit and Paratransit Needs List – The Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee and staff recommend that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC):
- Adopt the 2023 Unmet Transit and Paratransit Needs List (Attachment 1),
  with revisions as appropriate, following the public hearing; and,
- Consider unmet transit and paratransit needs as funding becomes available
28. Federal Lands Access Program Grant Award and Funding Agreements to Construct the North Coast Rail Trail (Segment 5) from Wilder Ranch to Davenport and Coastal Rail Trail-Cotoni Coast Dairies Highway 1 Overpass Connection
29. Coastal Rail Trail Segments 8 and 9 (Pacific Avenue to 17th Avenue) Environmental Review – Staff recommends that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC):
- Accept the Segments 8 & 9 Final Environmental Impact Report as
  adequate for decision making; and,
- Adopt Findings, Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring
  and Reporting Program for the Ultimate Trail Configuration and the
  Optional First Phase: Interim Trail.

The SCCRTC Highway 1 State Park Drive to Freedom Boulevard Auxiliary Lanes, Bus-on-Shoulder & Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project In-Person Public Hearing will be held Tuesday, May 4 at 6:00 pm at the Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Aptos Beach Drive in Aptos. Click HERE for information.

The Santa Cruz Public Library LFFA & LJPA Boards will meet Thursday, May 4 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Scotts Valley Branch Library, Fireside Community Room, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the LFFA agenda and instructions for public participation. Click HERE for the LJPA agenda and instructions for public participation.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 60 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 no vacancies on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 2 vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 2 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 no 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 23 – 29

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, April 22 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 25 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

22. Schedule a public hearing on June 27, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider a petition to rescind the sale of tax defaulted property, Assessor’s Parcel Number 041-091-09; and take related actions, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board.
26. Accept and file an update on the progress of the Digital Wallet Pilot Project; approve agreement with HUMBL Inc. for the development of a digital wallet; direct the County Administrative Office to return on or before September 12, 2023 with an update, and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer and the Director of Information Services.
31. Direct the Chair of the Board to write a letter to Assemblymember Luz Rivas expressing support for Assembly Bill 585, Achieving California’s Climate Goals, as recommended by Supervisor Koenig and Supervisor Cummings.
32. Direct the Chair to send letters of support to Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, Assemblymember Alex Lee and Assemblymember Dawn Addis, respectively, as recommended by Supervisor Koenig, for:
- California Assembly Bill 1035 proposes enacting the Mobilehome Affordability Act, to provide rent increase-related protections for constituents residing in jurisdictions that have yet to develop Mobilehome rent regulations, like those outlined in Santa Cruz County Code 13.32 – Rental Adjustment Procedures for Mobile Home Parks.
- Assembly Bill 604 proposes that the limitations on charges/fees in connection with water utility service should apply to all management who elect to bill water utility service to homeowners separately.
- Assembly Bill 318 proposes to extend the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program (MRLPP) to resolve Mobilehome Residency Law-related complaints, which is set to sunset on January 1, 2024, to January 1, 2027.

Regular Agenda

10. Public hearing to consider proposed 2023-24 benefit assessment/service charge reports for various County Service Areas and adopt resolution confirming the benefit assessment/service charge reports, as outlined in the memorandum from the Deputy CAO/Director of Community Development and Infrastructure.

Scheduled Item – 10:45 AM

11. Consider reports on Collective of Results and Evidence-based (CORE) Investments, including five-year lookback, lessons learned and mid-year assessment; and direct the Human Services Department to return on or before December 12, 2023, with annual summary of CORE Investments funded programs, as outlined in the memorandum of the Director of Human Services.

The County Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, April 26 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525, County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

266 Cliff Court, Aptos – Continued from the March 22, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. Public hearing to consider an appeal of Zoning Administrator’s denial of Application 211316 for a proposal to construct an approximately 110-linear foot pin pier retaining wall, on-site with an existing single-family dwelling, located at 266 Cliff Court in Aptos. Property located on the south side of Cliff Court, approximately 150 feet south of the intersection of Cliff Court and Rio Del Mar Boulevard in Aptos.
1235 Webster St., Santa Cruz – Proposal for a Lot Line Adjustment and a four lot Minor Land Division, including a two unit dwelling group on Lot 1, a variance to reduce lot width (by approximately 1.2 feet) for Lot 3, and access via a right of way less than 40 feet in width for Lots 3 & 4. Requires a Lot Line Adjustment, Minor Land Division, Residential Development Permit, Variance, a Soils Report Review and a determination that this project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the north side of Webster Street at the intersection with 15th Avenue in the Live Oak planning area. (1245 Webster St.)
1311 Webster Street, Santa Cruz – Proposal for a Lot Line Adjustment and a two lot Minor Land Division, including a variance to reduce the rear yard setback to the existing attached garage on Lot 1. Requires a Lot Line Adjustment, Minor Land Division, Variance, a Soils Report Review, and a determination that this project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The property is located on the north side of Webster Street at the intersection with 15th Avenue in the Live Oak planning area. (1311 Webster St.)

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 26 at 11:00 am at 2160 41st Avenue, in Capitola. The agenda and instructions for public participation will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The County Treasury Oversight Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 26 at 3:00 pm at the County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street, Room 100 in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The County In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, April 28 is CANCELLED.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Parks & Recreation Commission will meet Monday, April 24 at 4:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Tree Appeal –233 Union Street – Uphold staff’s decision to approve request for a Heritage Tree Removal Permit (Application #23-0005) to remove two Coast Redwood trees located at 233 Union Street.

The SC City Council will meet Tuesday, April 25 at 1:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Santa Cruz 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

2:00 pm – Regular Session

Consent Agenda

10. Children’s Fund Oversight Committee Bylaws
11. Initiative No. 21-0032A1, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. Move to:
- 1) Adopt a resolution of the Santa Cruz City Council opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act; and
- Authorize the Mayor to send letters and copies of the adopted resolution to state legislators and the League of California Cities on behalf of the Santa Cruz City Council opposing Initiative No. 21-0032A1.

Consent Public Hearings

27. 2023-2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan, Amendment to the 2019-2020 HUD, Amendment to the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, and Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan.
28, 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 2023-06 Amending Title 24 of the Municipal Code – Zoning Ordinance Chapters 24.12 and Chapter 24.22: Parking and Bicycle Parking Regulations, Including Updates to the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan.
29. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-07 to Amend Chapter 10.52 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code to Increase Downtown Parking Meter Rates.

Public Hearing

30. Development Proposal at 514, 516, 518, 524, and 530 Front Street Involving Lot Line Adjustment, Non-Residential Demolition Authorization Permit, Special Use Permit, Design Permit, Additional Height Request, Density Bonus Request, Revocable License for Outdoor Extension Area, and Heritage Tree Removal Permit to Demolish Existing Commercial Buildings, Reconfigure Four Lots Into One, Remove Eight Heritage Trees, and Construct a Mixed-Use Building with 276 Residential Dwelling Units (Including a 50% Density Bonus) and 6,865 Square Feet of Commercial Space, with Design Variations to Downtown Plan Development Standards, on a Site in the CBD/F-P/FP-O (Central Business District/ Floodplain/ Floodplain Overlay) Zone District and Within the Front Street Riverfront Area of the Downtown Plan. File Number CP20-0098. Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 005-151-37, 005-151-44, -45, -46. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption.

Oral Communications

General Business

36 Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Review for State Submittal

City of Capitola

The Jade Street Park Universally Accessible Playground Project Community Meeting # 2 will be held Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 pm at the Jade Street Community Center, 4400 Jade Street in Capitola. Click HERE for information.

The Capitola City Council will meet Thursday, April 27 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Consent Items

7.C. Broadband Middle Mile Network Project – Authorize a consolidated coastal development permit for the Regional Broadband Middle Mile Project.
7.D. Regional Bikeshare Contract Amendment – Authorize City Manager to sign Amendment 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with BCycle for a regional bikeshare program to modify the required aggregate insurance coverage for cyber liability from $10 million to $5 million.
7.I. 401 Capitola Avenue Appeal – Adopt a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to deny Application #22-0282 and approving a modified Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for an existing takeout establishment to allow beer and wine sales for onsite consumption at 401 Capitola Avenue (Capitola Tap House).

The Jade Street Park Universally Accessible Playground Project Pop-Up Community Meeting will be held Saturday, April 29 at 11:00 am at Jade Street Park, 4400 Jade Street in Capitola. Click HERE for information.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee will meet Friday, April 28 at 11:00 am at the City Hall Conference Room, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Scotts Valley Parks Master Plan Community Group will meet Saturday, April 29 at 9:00 am at the Community Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for information.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville City Council will meet Tuesday, April 25 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

5:30 pm – Regular Session

Oral Communication

Consent Agenda

8.b. Motion accepting the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report

Public Hearings

10.a. 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan

The Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

Water Organizations

The Scotts Valley Water District Finance and Personnel Committee will meet Monday, April 24 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the District Conference Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Scotts Valley Water District Engineering and Water Resources Committee will meet Monday, April 24 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the District Conference Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday, April 25 at 5:00 pm at the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Field Office, 76 Holohan Road in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items inlcude:

Strategic Plan Workshop

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Projects & Facility Operations Committee will meet Wednesday, April 26 at 3:00 pm at the Water Resources Center, 500 Clearwater Lane in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

Fire Protection Organizations

No meetings scheduled.

School Boards

The Santa Cruz City Schools Board of Education will meet Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting meeting at the County Office Of Education, Board Room, 400 Encinal Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pajaro Valley United School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street 4th Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

Other Organizations

The 14th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, April 25 at 1:30 pm at the Heritage Building, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E Lake Avenue in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Santa Cruz Port Commission will meet Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 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. Agenda items include:

5:00 pm – Closed Session

7:00 pm – Public Hearing & Regular Public Session

6. Public Hearing to Receive Public Input on the Port District’s Transition to District-Based Elections for its Commissioners Pursuant to Elections.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 68 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 vacancy on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
There are 2 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 2 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 16 – 21

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, March 15 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 17 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at 1400 Emeline Avenue, Conference rooms 206/207 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Seniors Commission will meet Tuesday, April 18 at 12:30 pm at United Way of Santa Cruz County, 4450 Capitola Road, Suite 106 in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will meet Wednesday, April 19 at 5:30 pm at the Santa Cruz County Board Chambers, 5th Floor, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Agricultural Policy Advisory Commission will meet Thursday, April 20 at 1:30 pm at the Agricultural Extension Auditorium, 1432 Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Zils Road, Watsonville – Proposal to construct a single-family dwelling, accessory dwelling unit, and detached barn. Requires an Agricultural Buffer Setback Reduction 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 Zils Road in Watsonville. (Accessed via private driveway between 144 Zils Road and 156 Zils Road).
7337 Glen Haven Road, Soquel – Proposal to construct a 2,392 square foot structure – comprised of a 1,196 square foot agricultural storage building at the lower floor and a 1,196 square foot ADU at the second floor – and recognize two retaining walls built along driveway (220 feet and 230 feet long, respectively), on site with an existing SFD. Requires an Agricultural Buffer Determination to reduce the required buffer from 200 feet to 20 feet. Property located on the west side of Glen Haven Road (7337 Glen Haven Road), opposite the intersection with Ginger Lane.

The County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet Thursday, April 20 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Health Services Agency, 1400 Emeline Avenue, Building K, Room 206, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Sanitation District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 20 at 4:45 pm at the D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility, Board of Directors’ Chambers, 2750 Lode Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Civil Service Commission will meet Thursday, April 20 at 5:45 pm at the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, Fifth Floor in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

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

The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, April 21 at 9:00 am at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 525, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

250 12th Avenue, Santa Cruz – Proposal to reconstruct the attached rear unit of an existing nonconforming two-unit dwelling group (conforming dwelling unit) that is located partially within the required side and rear yard setbacks and on a site where there is an existing 54% lot coverage. Requires a Site Development Permit for reconstruction of a nonconforming structure; a Variance to increase the height of a portion of the structure within the nonconforming side and rear yard setbacks from 20 feet 6 inches to 21 feet 9.5 inches; a Variance to increase the existing nonconforming Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 67% to 68%; a Notice of Coastal Exclusion and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the east side of 12th Avenue (250 12th Avenue), approximately 90 feet south of the intersection of Prospect Street and 12th Avenue, in the R-1-3.5 zone district, Live Oak General Plan Area.
2320 Newell Drive, Aptos – Proposal to add approximately 479 square feet of additional conditioned space in the basement of an approved single-family dwelling which is currently under construction, resulting in a 5,139 square foot dwelling. Project requires a Large Dwelling Review and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on the east side of Newell Drive, approximately 2.7 miles north of the intersection of Cathedral Drive and Trout Gulch Rd (2320 Newell Drive).

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Transportation and Public Works Commission will meet Monday, April 17 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

2. Measure D Expenditure Plan: FY 2024-2028

The SC City Council will hold a Special Meeting Tuesday, April 18 at 9:00 am at the Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room, 155 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

City Council Strategic Planning Workshop

The SC City Zoning Administrator will meet Wednesday, April 19 at 10:00 am at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Public Hearings

578 Bethany Curve – Conditional fence permit to allow a 7.5 foot fence height along the rear and interior side property lines, a 6 foot fence height within a five foot section of the front yard, and a 3.5 foot fence height within the front yard setback on a property located in the R 1 5/CZ O (Single Family Residential/Coastal Zone Overlay) zone district.(Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption)

The SC City Planning Commission will meet Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Review for State Submittal

City of Capitola

The Capitola Finance Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 18 at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Community Room, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Capitola Commission on the Environment will meet Wednesday, April 19 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

4. A. Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) Riparian Vegetation Planting Reimbursement Program
4.D. Heritage Trees – Discuss option of an incentive program that encourages residents to designate and maintain heritage trees.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley City Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Scotts Valley Parks & Recreation Commission will meet Thursday, April 20 at 6:00 pm City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Scotts Valley Parks Master Plan Community Open House will be held Friday, April 21 at 1:30 pm, and Saturday, April 22 at Skypark, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for information.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, April 20 at 6:00 pm at the Watsonville Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 275 Main Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

Water Organizations

The Central Water District Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 17 at 7:00 pm at the District Office, 400 Cox Road in Aptos. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 is CANCELLED.

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00 pm at the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board will meet Thursday, April 20 at 8:00 am in a hybrid meeting at Watsonville City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor in Watsonville; and Friday April 21 at 8:30 am in an in-person meeting at Monterey One Water, Pure Water Monterey, advanced water treatment and recycling facility,14811 Del Monte Boulevard in Marina. Click HERE for the agendas and instructions for public participation.

Thursday, April 20

Enforcement

6. Consideration of a Proposed Resolution to Refer Big Basin Woods Subdivision Wastewater Treatment Plant Matter for Formal Enforcement to the California Attorney General.
8. Active Oilfield Program in the Central Coast RegionUpdate
10. Freshwater and Estuarine Harmful Algal Bloom Program

Public Forum

Public forum will be heard directly after the lunch break, not before 1:00 p.m.

Friday, April 21 – 8:30 am

Educational Field Trip

Tour of the Monterey One Water, Pure Water Monterey Advanced Water PurificationFacility

The San Lorenzo Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 20 at 5:30 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.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Ben Lomond Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 19 at 9:00 am at the Ben Lomond Firehouse, 9439 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond. Click HERE for the agenda.

School Boards

The Pacific Elementary School District Board will meet Tuesday, April 18 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Pacific Elementary School, 50 Ocean Street in Davenport. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Scotts Valley Unified School District Board will meet Tuesday, April 18 at 6:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Middle School, Theater Room, 8 Bean Creek Road in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Happy Valley School Board will meet Wednesday, April 19 at 3:30 pm at Happy Valley Elementary School, 3125 Branciforte Drive in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Live Oak School District Governing Board will meet Wednesday, April 19 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 Soquel Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 19 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 Pajaro Valley United School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00 pm at the District Office Boardroom, 292 Green Valley Road in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, April 20 at 5:30 pm at the District Office, Library, 1492 Pine Flat Road in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

Other Organizations

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 19 at 1:30 pm 24580 Silver Cloud Court, 3rd Floor inMonterey. Click HERE for the agenda.

The RTC Transportation Policy Workshop scheduled for Thursday, April 20 is CANCELLED.

The RTC Interagency Technical Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, April 20 at 1:30 pm at the SCCRTC Office, 1101 Pacific Ave, Suite 250 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 68 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 3 vacancies 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 2 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 2 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 9 – 15

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, April 8 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 Animal Shelter Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 10 at 11:00 am at the Sheriff Community Room, 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the County Governmental Center, Board Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, Room 525 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Consent Agenda

16. Schedule public hearings for the Proposed FY 2023-24 Budget, beginning on May 9, 2023, continuing to May 30, 2023, and May 31, 2023, and concluding on June 13, 2023; and schedule June 13, 2023, as the date to consider amendments to the County’s Unified Fee Schedule, and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer.

Regular Agenda

8. Public hearing to consider proposed 2023-24 Benefit Assessment rates for County Service Area No. 40; request the submittal of ballots for the proposed FY2023-24 benefit assessments; continue the public hearing to May 9, 2023; and take related actions, as outlined in the memorandum of the Deputy CAO/Director of Community Development and Infrastructure.
9. Public hearing to consider Application 211192, a proposal to approve a boundary adjustment and rezoning of a portion of APN 063-132-08 from the Mineral Extraction Industrial (M-3) zone district to the Timber Production (TP) zone district; determine the proposal is exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt an “Ordinance Amending Zoning Plan and Map Pursuant to Chapter 13.10 Of The Santa Cruz County Code Changing From One Zone District To Another,” and take related actions, as outlined in the memorandum of the Deputy CAO/Director of Community Development and Infrastructure.

The County Syringe Services Program Advisory Commission will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at 1400 Emeline Avenue, Rm #206/207 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Workforce Development Board – Business Services/CEDS Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 12 is CANCELLED.

The County Commission on Disabilities will meet Thursday, April 13 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 and Delinquency Prevention Commission will meet Thursday, April 13 at 5:30 pm at the Probation Training Room, 303 Water Street, Suite 9 in Santa Cruz. The link to the agenda on the Meetings andAgendas page is incorrect as of April 8. The correct agenda link will be available 72 hours before the meeting.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC City Council will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 1:30 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:

1:30 pm – Closed Session

3:00 pm – Regular Session

Consent Agenda

7. Municipal Wharf License Agreement with Humble Sea, Inc. at 45 Municipal Wharf – Motion to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a revocable Municipal Wharf License Agreement and any amendments thereto of a non-substantive nature, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with Humble Sea, Inc. (doing business as Humble Sea Brewing Company) for the operation of a prototyping pop-up event space serving craft beer with food truck service at 45 Municipal Wharf.
12. Contract Amendment 1 for Santa Cruz County Regional Bike Share Program

Public Hearings

15. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-05 Amending the Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 9.90 “AB 481 Military Equipment Use“
16. Ordinance Amending Title 24 of the Municipal Code – Zoning Ordinance Chapters 24.12 and Chapter 24.22: Parking and Bicycle Parking Regulations, Including Updates to the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan. Applicant: City of Santa Cruz. Location: Citywide. Environmental Review: Exempt/Reuse of Prior Environmental Impact Report

General Business

18. Downtown Parking Rates and Parking Requirements Update
19. Appeal of Proposed Single Space Markings on David Way – Continued to April 25, 2023 Council meeting.

The SC City Arts Commission will meet Wednesday, April 12 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 11 at 6:30 pm at Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Capitola City Council will meet Thursday, April 13 at 5:15 pm at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

5:15 pm – Closed Session

6:00 pm – Regular Session

8.F. California Assembly Bill 1035 – Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of California Assembly Bill 1035, which proposes a statewide ceiling on mobile home space rent increases.

General Government/Public Hearings

9.A. Off-Leash Dog Area in a City Park – Provide direction to staff for establishment of additional off-leash dog areas within public parks.
9.B. Capitola Bar and Grill Entertainment Permit Appeal – Adopt a resolution denying an appeal of the City Manager’s decision to deny an application for a 2023 Regular Entertainment Permit for Capitola Bar and Grill, due to the application not including the required authorization from the property owner.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will meet Thursday, April 13 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

4788 Scotts Valley Drive – Veterinary clinic in an existing commercial office building. Consideration of a Use Permit to allow a 4,936± square-foot, veterinary clinic in an existing commercial office building located in the Commercial –Service zoning district.

City of Watsonville

The Watsonville City Council will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 4:30 pm a City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Public Hearings, Ordinances and Appeals

12.A. Construction of a new 155,847 sq. ft. warehousing & distribution facility on an 11.5-acre site located at 200 Manabe Ow Road

Water Organizations

The Soquel Creek Water District Public Outreach Committee will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 10:30 am at the Soquel Creek Water District, 5180 Soquel Drive in Soquel. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Admin/Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 3:00 pm at PV Water, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Budget and Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway9, in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 12 is CANCELLED.

The Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Santa Margarita Community Room 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

Fire Protection Organizations

The Boulder Creek Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 9:00 am at the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District Fire Hall, 13230 Central Avenue in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Central Fire District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 13 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Administration Office, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE fore the agenda.

The Zayente Fire Protection District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 pm at Station 1, 7700 E. Zayante Road in Felton. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

School Boards

The Santa Cruz City Schools Board of Education will meet Wednesday, April 12 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.

Other Organizations

The County RTC Bicycle Advisory Committee will meet Monday, April 10 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SCCRTC Office, 1101 Pacific Ave, Suite 250, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County RTC Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, April 11 at 1:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at RTC Offices, 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 250 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

18. Regional E-Bike Share Program
19. AMBAG 2023 Public Participation Plan Development Process

The California Coastal Commission will meet Wednesday, April 12 through Friday, April 14, starting at 9:00 am each day, by remote teleconference only. Click HERE for the agendas and click HERE for instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:

Friday, April 14 – Central Coast, 13 Local Coastal Programs (LCPs)

13. Santa Cruz County LCP Amendment No. LCP-3-SCO-23-0003-1-Part A (Tiny Homes). Public hearing to determine whether the Commission concurs with the Executive Director’s determination that the request by Santa Cruz County to amend its certified LCP Implementation Plan to provide for the use of small, trailered residential units (“Tiny Homes on Wheels”) as dwelling units is de minimis and thus should be approved as submitted, and if the Commission objects to such determination, possible action to extend the deadline for final Commission action on the amendment.
14. City of Santa Cruz LCP Amendment No. LCP-3-STC-23-0005-1-Part A (Flexible Density Units). Public hearing to determine whether the Commission concurs with the Executive Director’s determination that the request by the City of Santa Cruz to amend its certified LCP Implementation Plan to clarify Single Room Occupancy (SRO) regulations and to rename Small Ownership Units (SOUs) as Flexible Density Units (FDUs) and amend their standards is de minimis and thus should be approved as submitted, and if the Commission objects to such determination, possible action to extend the deadline for final Commission action on the amendment.

The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 pm by remote teleconference. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County RTC Budget and Administration/Personnel (BAP) Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 13 is CANCELLED.

Commission and Advisory Bodies Vacancies

There are 67 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 4 vacancies 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 2 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 2 – 6 Addendum

The County Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Solarium Conference Room on the second floor above the Water Quality Lab entrance, 1060 Emeline Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.