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 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
- Adopt the 2023 Unmet Transit and Paratransit Needs List (Attachment 1),
- 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.
- Accept the Segments 8 & 9 Final Environmental Impact Report as
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
“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 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.
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Santa Cruz Online 
The link goes to the LFFA agenda but not the JPA agenda. Thanks, Michael. Judi ________________________________
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Thank you, Judy!
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