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, 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
“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 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.
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