This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, April 6 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 9 at 9:00 am in a hybrid meeting at the Supervisors Chambers, County Governmental Center, 701 Ocean Street, 5th Floor in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:
Consent Agenda
- 15. Adopt “Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Repealing and Replacing Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 9.54 Relating to the Regulation of Motorized Bicycles, Motorized Scooters, and Electric Bicycles,” (approved in concept on March 26, 2024)
- 27. Direct the Chair of the Board to send a letter to the County’s State legislative delegation in support of Assembly Bill 2103, which seeks to streamline acquisition of essential local lands for park restoration and enhancement (District 3 – Supervisor Cummings)
- 28. Direct the Chair of the Board to send a letter to the County’s State legislative representatives urging their support for Assembly Bill 2493, which seeks to prohibit landlords from charging application screening fees to enter waiting lists when no rental unit is available within a reasonable period (District 3 – Supervisor Cummings)
- 30. Direct the Chair of the Board to send a letter to the County’s State legislative representatives urging their support for Assembly Bill 3233, the Local Environmental Choice and Safety Act, relating to oil and gas operations and local authority (District 3 – Supervisor Cummings)
- 41. Approve amendment to agreement with County Park Friends in the amount of $65,000, for a new not-to-exceed total of $162,998, for Capital Campaign Support and Development Services, and take related actions (Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services)
- 43. Defer to June 25, 2024, a public hearing to consider the proposed Low-Impact Camping Area Ordinance (Community Development and Infrastructure)
Regular Agenda
- 7. Hold public hearing to consider, accept and file the County’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget and continue the budget public hearing to May 21, 2024 (County Administrative Office)
- 8. Open a public sale of surplus County-owned property commonly known as 105 Esplanade Avenue, APN 042-151-31 pursuant to the terms and conditions stipulated in Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 163-2023 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-04, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
- 10. Hold public hearing to consider proposed 2024-25 Benefit Assessment rates for County Service Area No. 46, Pinecrest, continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
- 11. Hold public hearing to consider proposed 2024-25 Benefit Assessment rates for County Service Area No. 51, Hopkins Gulch, continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
The County Commission on Disabilities meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 11 is CANCELLED. NOTE: All Commission meetings are cancelled indefinitely due to a lack of sufficient members for a quorum.
The County Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission will meet Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm at the Probation Offices, 2nd Floor, Suite 9, 303 Water Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
Fourth District Supervisor Filipe Hernandez will hold Office Hours Friday, April 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Fourth District Office, Veterans Hall, 215 East Beach Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for information.
City of Santa Cruz
The SC City Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Monday April 8 at 4:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
- 4. FY 2025 Department Budget Proposal
- 5. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Building Expansion – Receive and accept proposal from Parks & Recreation and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History to renovate and expand the museum building, and 2) recommend that the City Council support advancement of the project including community outreach.
The SC City Council will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 11:00 am in a hybrid meeting at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:
11:00 am – Closed Session – Courtyard Conference Room
11:45 – Regular Agenda
Consent Agenda
- 12. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Work with City’s Municipal Advisor to Secure Financing of $20M for Construction of the Parking Garage Component of the Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project (DLAHP) and Direct Staff to Assist the Affordable Housing Developer Partner with its California Tax Credit Allocation Request Application (EDH/FN/PW)
- 16. Recycling Center Storm Water Treatment System Project – Request for Proposals and Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
General Business
- 20. West Cliff 50-year Vision, Grant Application for West Cliff Drive Pilot (including One-way Vehicle with Dedicated Bike and Pedestrian Lanes), and Lighthouse Point Study (CM/PW)
- 21. Emergency Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment of New Commercial Cannabis Businesses in the City of Santa Cruz (CN)
The SC City Arts Commission will meet Wednesday, April 10 at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
City of Capitola
The Capitola Art & Cultural Commission will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm at City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. Click HERE for the agenda.
The Capitola City Council will meet Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at Capitola City Hall. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:
Consent Agenda
- 8.C. Pedestrian Pathway from the Upper Beach and Village Parking Lot to Monterey Avenue – Approve the plans, specifications, and construction budget of $370,000 for a Pedestrian Pathway from the Upper Beach and Village Parking Lot to Monterey Avenue; approve the Coastal Development Permit; and authorize the Department of Public Works to advertise for construction bids.
General Government
- 9.A Potential Ballot Measures – Provide staff direction regarding potential tax measure(s) for placement on the November 5, 2024, General Election Ballot.
City of Scotts Valley
The Scotts Valley Planning Commission will meet Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 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 Agenda
- Consideration of an amendment to Scotts Valley Municipal Code Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17 (Zoning) to adopt a local ordinance implementing SB 9.
City of Watsonville
The Watsonville City Council will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:
4:00 pm – Closed Session
6:00 pm – Public Session
Public Hearings, Ordinances, & Appeals
- 11.a Abatement of a nuisance at parcel (014-021-01) in the city of Watsonville (Recommended by Community Development Director Merriam)
Water Organizations
The Soquel Creek Water District Public Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00 pm at the Soquel Creek Water District, 5180 Soquel Drive, Rosedale Annex (corner of Soquel Dr. and Rosedale Ave.) in Soquel. Click HERE for the agenda.
The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Administration & Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 3:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at PV Water, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.
The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Budget and Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, April 10 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.
The Scotts Valley Water District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm at the Santa Margarita Community Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.
Fire Protection Organizations
The Central Fire District Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 11 at 9:00 am at the Administration Office, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
School Boards
The Santa Cruz City Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 10 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the County Office Of Education, Board Room, 400 Encinal Street in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.
Other Organizations
The County Animal Shelter Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 8 at 10:30 am at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.
The County RTC Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8 is CANCELLED.
The County RTC Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 9 is CANCELLED.
The California Coastal Commission will meet Wednesday, April 10 through Friday, April 12 at 9:00 am each day in hybrid meetings at Long Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 411 West Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach. Click HERE for the agendas and instructions for public participation. Agenda items include:
Thursday, April 11 – Central Coast District
- 14. Local Coastal Programs (LCPs)
- a. City of Capitola LCP Amendment No. LCP-3-CAP-22-0061-2 Part B (Monarch Cove Inn Site Redesignation). Public hearing and potential action on request by the City of Capitola to amend its certified LCP Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan to modify provisions related to land use/zoning and implementing regulations for the Monarch Cove Inn site, and if the Commission does not take a final action, possible action to extend the deadline for final Commission action on the amendment.
The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, April 10 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Monterey Bay Air Resources District , Board Room, 3rd Floor, 24580 Silver Cloud Court in Monterey. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.
The 2024 State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium will meet Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 am to 12:45 am at Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9 in Felton, followed by a tour of the Fall Creek fish ladder from 1:30 to to 2:00 pm. 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 57 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 is 1 (one) vacancy on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies.
- There is 1 (one) vacancy on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies.
- There are no 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 8 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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