This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, October 28 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 Workforce Development Board Executive Committee will meet Wednesday, November 1 at 8:30 am at the Workforce Santa Cruz County Career Center, Computer Lab 1, 18 West Beach Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.
First District Supervisor Manu Koenig will hold Office Hours Wednesday, November 1 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Sheriff’s Center, 5200 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for information.
The County Integrated Community Health Center Commission will meet Wednesday, November 1 at 4:00 pm in hybrid meetings at 1430 Freedom Boulevard, Suite F in Watsonville and 1080 Emeline Avenue, Building D, Admin Conference Room in Santa Cruz. Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.
The County Housing Advisory Commission will meet Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 pm 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:
- 7. Draft 2023 Housing Element: Public Hearing
The County Emergency Management Council will meet Thursday, November 2 at 1:00 pm at the Emergency Operations Center, Building C, Second Floor, 5200 Soquel Avenue, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
The County Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 2 is CANCELLED.
The County Fish & Wildlife Advisory Commission will meet Thursday, November 2 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:
- Presentation of Grant Applications with Discussion
- Invasive Species Letter Follow Up
- Significant Tree Ordinance Letter Follow Up
- Discuss Support for Fish Descending Devices
5th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce McPherson will host a Big Basin Water Company Receivership Meeting Thursday, November 2 at 7:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Boulder Creek Fire District, 13230 Central Avenue in Boulder Creek. Click HERE to register for the online meeting.
The County Zoning Administrator will meet Friday, November 3 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:
- 502 Loma Prieta Road, Aptos – Proposal to construct an approximately 1300 square foot new single-family dwelling with a 550 square foot attached garage on a vacant parcel. Project includes grading of approximately 150 cubic yards of material in the Coastal Zone. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Variances to reduce the required front yard setback from 20 feet to five feet to the home and reduce the required setback to the garage opening from 20 feet to eight feet, an over height wall permit for the construction of retaining walls in excess of three feet in height within the front yard, and determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Project located on the south side of Loma Prieta Drive approximately 200 feet south of the intersection with Alta Drive (502 Loma Prieta Drive).
- 540 Beach Drive, Aptos – Proposal to remodel and construct a 70 square foot addition to an existing three-story single-family dwelling. Requires a Coastal Development Permit, Variance to further reduce the required 20 foot front yard setback to zero feet, amendment to Vacation Rental Permit 201118 to operate a four-bedroom Vacation Rental, and determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Property located on the east side of Beach Drive approximately 500 feet south of Rio Del Mar Beach (540 Beach Drive).
- 265 Coward Rd, Watsonville – Public hearing to consider an appeal of the administrative denial of application 231180, a proposal to extend the permit expiration date of Permit 191047 for one year. Permit 191047, which was approved on May 5, 2020, with an expiration date of May 19, 2023, was to establish a Class CA co-location cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution facility with up to four cultivators, Type 3 Manufacturing, and Type 2 Distribution on a Commercial Agriculture zoned parcel. Cultivation and processing (drying) was proposed within 311,900 square feet of four existing greenhouses, and 7,743 square feet of volatile manufacturing, 5,590 square feet of distribution, 4,069 square feet storage, and 879 square feet of office spaces was proposed within an existing 18,290 square foot packing shed. The property is located on the north side of Coward Road (265 Coward Road), approximately three quarters of a mile north of the intersection of Highway 129.
City of Santa Cruz
The SC City Zoning Administrator will meet Wednesday, November 1 at 10:00 am at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
Public Hearings
- 903 Cedar Street – Administrative Use Permit to construct an upper floor addition and convert existing upper floor offices to three residential units in a mixed-use building listed on the Historic Building Survey and located in the CBD/FP-O (Central Business District/Floodplain Overlay) zone district and within the Cedar Street Village subarea of the Downtown Plan. (Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption)
The SC City Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 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 will meet Thursday, November 2 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
Public Hearings
- Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan/Final Environmental Impact Report – Hearing of the Revised Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan (WMP) and Final EIR (EIR). The EIR includes the Draft EIR (March 2020), Final EIR (September 2020), Recirculated Partial Draft EIR (April 2023), and the Final EIR, Volume 2 (August 2023) Wharf Master Plan includes proposals for improvements to enhance the sustainability and resilience of the Wharf, increase public access and recreational opportunities, and improve the economic viability of the Wharf. The Planning Commission will consider the revised WMP and EIR along with recent revisions put forward by staff hearing, as well as other policies previously adopted by Council and incorporated in the Revised Wharf Master Plan. Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact Report, Applicant: Economic Development and Housing, Filed: 9/25/2020.
City of Capitola
The Capitola Historical Museum Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Thursday, November 2 at 5:30 pm at the City Council Community Room, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. The agenda is not available online.
The Capitola Planning Commission will meet Thursday, November 2 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Capitola City Hall, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Please be aware that the Planning Commission will not accept comments via Zoom. Agenda items include:
Public Hearings
- 5.A. Regional Bikeshare Permitting – Major Encroachment Permits (MEP) and Coastal Development Permits (CDP) for BCycle docking stations for the regional bike share program located within the right-of-way in 18 locations within Capitola. The project is in the Coastal Zone and requires a Coastal Development Permit. Some docking locations are appealable to California Coastal Commission after all possible appeals are exhausted through the City. Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt 15301(c) and 15303 (e)
City of Scotts Valley
The Scotts Valley City Council will meet Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 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
- Introduce Ordinance No. 16.140 amending Scotts Valley Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) to establish objective design standards for multi-unit residential development in residential and commercial zoning districts.
The Scotts Valley Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 2 is CANCELLED.
City of Watsonville
The Watsonville Airport Advisory Committee will meet Monday, November 1 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. The agenda is not available online.
The Watsonville Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Thursday, November 2 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
- 3.e. Urban Forest Management Plan presentation
New Business
- 7.a Approval of new community garden in Muzzio Park in partnership with PV Health Trust
Water Organizations
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, November 2 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. Agenda items include:
5:30 pm – Closed Session
6:30 pm – Open Session
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Engineering & Environmental Committee will meet Friday, November 3 at 8:30 am 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.
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Administration Committee will meet Friday, November 3 at 2:00 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
No meetings scheduled.
School Boards
The Live Oak School District Governing Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 1 at 6:00 pm at Green Acres Elementary School, 966 Bostwick Lane, Multi-Use Room/Cafeteria in Santa Cruz. The agenda and instructions for public participation will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting..
Other Organizations
The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Cruz County (LAFCO) will meet Monday, November 1 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, Room 525 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:
Public Hearings
- 6.a. Holohan Road Parcel Annexation – The Commission will consider the annexation of a single parcel, totaling four acres, to the Salsipuedes Sanitary District for sewer service. If approved, a Notice of Exemption will be recorded to fulfill the requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- 6.b. Branciforte Drive / Michael Greenspon Extraterritorial Service Agreement – The Commission will consider the extraterritorial service request for a single parcel to receive water service from the City of Santa Cruz under Government CodeSection 56133. If approved, a Notice of Exemption will be recorded to fulfill the requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The County Regional Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, November 2 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean St # 500A, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
Public Hearing – Noticed for no earlier than 9:30 AM
- 7. Measure D: Five-Year Programs of Projects for Regional Projects and Lift Line and Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) Update.
The Monterey Bay Air Resources District Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 2 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 50 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 5 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 3 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 4 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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