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, April 1 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 Historic Resources Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 3 is CANCELLED.
The County Workforce Development Board will meet Wednesday, April 5 at 8:30 am at the Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court in Aptos. Click HERE for the agenda.
The County Integrated Community Health Center Commission will meet Wednesday, April 5 at 4:00 pm at 1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite F in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.
First District Supervisor Manu Koenig will hold Office Hours Wednesday, April 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Sheriff’s Center, 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for information.
The County Water Advisory Commission will meet Wednesday, April 5 at 4:00 pm at the Santa Cruz County Government Building, 701 Ocean Street, 5th floor Conference Room, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
The County Latino Affairs Commission will meet Wednesday, April 5 at 6:00 pm at United Way of Santa Cruz County, 4450 Capitola Road, Suite 106 in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.
5th District Supervisor Bruce McPherson and Congressman Jimmy Panetta will hold a joint San Lorenzo Valley Town Hall Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 pm at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center, 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond.
The County Sanitation District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 6 at 4:45 pm at the D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility, 2750 Lode Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
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.
The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, April 7 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. Agenda items include:
- 4525 Opal Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz – Proposal to operate a new four-bedroom residential vacation rental. Requires a vacation rental permit and a determination that the project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property is located on Opal Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz (4525 Opal Cliff Dr.)
City of Santa Cruz
The SC City Water Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 3 is CANCELLED.
The SC City Health in All Policies Committee will meet Tuesday, April 4 at 2:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz, Click HERE for the agenda.
The City of Santa Cruz will present it’s Housing Element Workshop #2 Tuesday, April 4 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm by remote teleconference. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.
- This Community Workshop will include the following:
- An overview of the Public Review Draft Housing Element.
- Candidate sites identified to accommodate the regional housing need.
- Policies and programs to guide housing development and comply with State law.
- Opportunities for community participation and feedback.
City of Capitola
The Capitola Historical Museum Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 pm. The agenda is not available online.
The Capitola Planning Commission will meet Thursday, April 6 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
Public Hearings
- 3.A. 520 Riverview Drive – Design Permit to remodel a two-story residence with Variance requests for the required minimum setbacks and maximum floor area ratio. The project is located within the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district. This project is in the Coastal Zone but does not require a Coastal Development Permit. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption
- 3.B. 207, 209, 209A, 211 Esplanade – 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. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption.
City of Scotts Valley
The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 4 at 1:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.
The Scotts Valley City Council and Planning Commission will meet in a hybrid Joint Special Meeting at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley Wednesday, April 5 at 6:00 pm. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:
- 6th Cycle Housing Element – Potential Candidate Sites Strategies to Address RHNA and Considerations Per State Law Updates
The Scotts Valley Arts Commission will meet Thursday, April 6 at 5:00 pm a City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.
City of Watsonville
The Watsonville Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, April 4 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor, in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.
Water Organizations
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda.
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Engineering/Environmental Committee will meet Friday, April 7 at 8:30 am at the SLVWD Conference Room, 12788 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda.
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Administration Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, April 7 is CANCELLED.
Fire Protection Organizations
The Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 3 at 6:00 pm at the Fire Station, 131 Kirby Street in Felton. Click HERE for the agenda.
School Boards
No meetings scheduled.
Other Organizations
The Cabrillo College Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Monday, April 3 at 6:15 pm at the CCCD Aptos Campus, Horticulture Building, Sanders Avenue in Aptos. The agenda will be available HERE.
The Santa Cruz Public Library Library Advisory Commission will meet Monday, April 3 at 6:30 pm at the Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.
The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Cruz County (LAFCO) will meet Wednesday, April 5 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street, #318-D in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:
- 5.A. Scotts Valley Water District Sphere Annexation – An annexation and concurrent sphere amendment is being proposed by the Scotts Valley Water District (“SVWD” or “District”). The proposal area encompasses 184 parcels, approximately 1,500 acres, and almost 300 registered voters. The purpose of the proposal is to allow the opportunity for connecting with the District’s water system, when desired by the affected landowners and without the need for future LAFCO action.
The Central Coast Community Energy Community Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, April 5 at 4:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Central Coast Community Energy, 70 Garden Court, Suite 300 in Monterey. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.
The County Regional Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, April 6 at 9:00 am at the County Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Governmental Center, 5th Floor, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
Consent Agenda
- 10. Contract Amendment for Janitorial Services on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line – The RTC acquired the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) in 2012 for the purpose of providing transportation alternatives in Santa Cruz County. Ownership of the corridor involves ongoing basic maintenance including clean-up of dumping, other trash, and encampments.
- 11. Construction Contract Award for Handrail and WalkwayRepairs on Bridges along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line – The scope of work includes replacement of approximately 67 linear feet of handrail, 1,178 linear feet of walkway, and 4 handrail posts. The scope of work includes installation of “no trespassing” signs on bridges. Completing this work will ensure that the Santa Cruz Branch Rail line bridges remain accessible for maintenance activities and are compliant with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements. Additionally, the work includes installing “No Trespassing” signs along the branch line Corridor.
The Monterey Bay Air Resources District Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 6 at 1:30 pm. The agenda and instructions for public participation will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.
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 36 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 5 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.
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