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 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
“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 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.
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