This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, November 4 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 meeting scheduled for Monday, November 6 at 3:00 pm is CANCELLED.
The County Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, November 8 at 9:30 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:
- 266 Cliff Court, Aptos – Public hearing to consider findings and conditions of approval associated with Application 211316, a proposal to construct an approximately 110-linear foot pin pier retaining wall along the bluff top at 266 Cliff Court in Aptos. Conditions of approval shall include a requirement to submit a Maintenance and Monitoring Plan and Construction Staging Plan prior to Building Permit issuance. 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.
The County Commission on the Environment will meet Wednesday, November 8 at 5:00 pm at the Civic Center Community Room, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.
The County Assessment Appeals Board will meet Thursday, November 9 at 9:00 am at the Board Chambers & Community Room, County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
The County Commission on Disabilities will meet Thursday, November 9 at 12:30 pm at the County Governmental Center, Redwood Conference Room, 5th Floor, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
The County Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Commission will meet Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 pm at the PVPSA Offices, 411 E. Lake Avenue, in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.
Fourth District Supervisor Felipe Hernandez will hold Office Hours Friday, November 10 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Fourth District Office, Veteran’s Hall, 215 East Beach Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for information.
City of Santa Cruz
The SC City Water Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 6 is CANCELLED.
The Arana Gulch Adaptive Management Working Group will meet Tuesday, November 7 at 11:00 am at the west end of Hagemann Gulch Bridge for a site tour, and at 12:30 pm at the SC Bible Church coffee room. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
- US Fish and Wildlife presentation
- Species Status Assessment update
- USFWS-sponsored research on management of Santa Cruz tarplant areas
The City of Santa Cruz Children’s Fund Oversight Committee will meet Tuesday, November 7 at 5:30 pm at Parks & Recreation Department, 323 Church Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
The 50-Year Visioning for West Cliff Community Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 7 at 5:30 pm by remote teleconference. Click HERE for details and instructions for public participation.
The SC City Arts Commission will meet Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
City of Capitola
The Capitola Financial Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Upstairs Conference Room, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.
The Capitola City Council will meet Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Ave, in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.
Consent Agenda
- 6.E. 1098 38th Avenue Project – Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize the loan agreement with MidPen Housing to assist with predevelopment activities for a 100% affordable multifamily rental housing development located at 1098 38th Avenue.
General Government
- 7.A. Resolution Against Banning Materials – Adopt a resolution against banning books and materials in the Santa Cruz Public Library system.
- 7.D. Citywide Housing Element Adoption – Adopt a resolution to adopt the Addendum to the General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report and the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and direct staff to submit the Housing Element to the State of California for certification.
- 7.F. Amendments to Title 2: Administration and Personnel – Introduce, by title only, waiving further reading of the text, an ordinance of the City of Capitola amending Chapters 2.04 and 2.08 of the Capitola Municipal Code.
City of Scotts Valley
The Scotts Valley Senior Center Board will meet Tuesday, November 7 at 1:00 pm at the Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.
City of Watsonville
The Watsonville Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers , 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
Public Hearings
- 5.a. Special Use Permit with environmental review to allow for the establishment of a towing facility for Chaz Towing located at 127 Lee Road, Suite A, and finding the project exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Water Organizations
The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 7 is CANCELLED.
The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Administration and Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, November 7 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at PV Water, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the SLVWD Conference Room,12788 Highway 9, Boulder Creek,105 Blueberry Dr., Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.
The Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, November 9 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 and instructions for public participation.
Fire Protection Organizations
The Felton Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Monday, November 6 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Fire Station, 131 Kirby Street in Felton. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.
The Central Fire District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, November 9 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Administrative Office, downstairs conference room, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:
- 9.2 Discussion and Motion to Amend Virtual Public Comment Practices at Board Meetings – Fire Chief Jason Nee – Discussion of proposed changes to public comment guidelines for virtual attendees, in light of recent “Zoom-bombing” instances containing hate speech, threats or disruptive language.
School Boards
The Happy Valley School Board will meet Wednesday, November 8 at 3:30 pm at Happy Valley Elementary School Multipurpose Room, 3125 Branciforte Drive in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
The Mountain Elementary School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 pm at Mountain Elementary School, 3042 Old San Jose Road in Soquel. Click HERE 72 hours before the meeting.
The Pajaro Valley United School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 pm at the District Office Boardroom, 292 Green Valley Road in Watsonville. The Agenda will be available HERE for the agenda.
Other Organizations
The Central Coast Community Energy Operations Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 8 at 10:30 am in a hybrid meeting at Central Coast Community Energy, 70 Garden Court, Suite 300 in Monterey. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.
The SCPL Library Facilities Financing Authority and Library Joint Powers Authority will meet Thursday, November 9 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Downtown Branch Library upstairs meeting room. Click HERE for the 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 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 6 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 5 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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