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 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
“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 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.
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