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This Weekly Review features public meetings in Santa Cruz County as of the time of publication, August 8 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 Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Monday, August 10 at 5:00 pm at Simpkins Family Swim Center Community Rooms, 979 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, August 11 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:

Consent Agenda

26. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 635 (Ahrens), a measure relating to enforcement of the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, to the bill’s author and to the County’s state legislative delegation (Board of Supervisors – First District)
32. Authorize the County of Santa Cruz to participate as a consulting party under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales Offshore California, and take related actions (Board of Supervisors – Third District)
50. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM or thereafter, to consider amendments to SCCC 16.42 and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure – Planning)
- Consider amendments to Santa Cruz County Code (SCCC) Chapter 16.42 – Historic Preservation to implement a Demolition by Neglect Ordinance, as recommended by the Historic Resources Commission and Planning Commission.

Regular Agenda

8. Hold public hearing to consider the adoption of the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, approve Riparian Exception and issue Biotic Approval for the plan, approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions (Parks, Open Spaces, and Cultural Services)
10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Chapter 5.48 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Align the Code with Changes to State Law, Delete Unnecessary Material, and Make Additional Miscellaneous Changes,” approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure – Public Works)
- Staff requests the Board of Supervisors consider approving amendments to Chapter 5.48 Bag Reduction Ordinance of the Santa Cruz County Code to align with changes to State law that ban single use plastic bags, delete unnecessary material, and make additional miscellaneous changes to make the Code more readable and usable for the public.
11. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance Amending Section 2.32.040(B) of the Santa Cruz County Code to Update Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements“, and take related actions (Human Resources)

The County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 12 is CANCELLED.

The County Integrated Community Health Center Commission will meet Wednesday, August 12 at 1:00 pm in hybrid meetings at 150 Westridge Drive, Suite 101 in Watsonville, and 1080 Emeline Avenue, Building D, Admin Conference Room in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

The County Commission on Justice and Gender is scheduled to meet Thursday, August 13 at 12:00 pm at the Watsonville Community Room, 275 Main Street, Top Floor in Watsonville. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The County Commission on Disabilities will meet Thursday, August 13 at 12:30 pm at the County Government Building, Coastlines Conference Room, Fifth Floor, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The County Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Commission will meet Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Probation Success Center, First Floor, 303 Water Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda and instructions for public participation.

City of Santa Cruz

The SC SC City Parks & Recreation Commission will meet Monday, August 10 at 4:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

5. Open Space Wildfire Resiliency Planning & Projects

SC City will hold a Proposed Minor Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Other Policy Updates virtual community meeting Monday, August 10 at 6:30 pm by remote teleconference. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.

Proposed Updates include:

Agricultural Housing
General Plan Language Alignment with Climate Action Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan – Climate Adaptation Plan
Inclusionary Housing Regulations
Lot Consolidation
Planned Development Permits
Short-Term Rentals on Properties with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Transitional and Supportive Housing

The SC City Council will meet Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00 pm 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:

1:00 pm – Closed Session

2:00 pm – Regular Session

Consent Agenda

23. Old City of Santa Cruz Dam Removal Project Landowner Agreement and Cooperator Agreement (WT)

Consent Public Hearings

24. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-14 Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section 1.18.020 to Adjust the Salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers (CN)
25. TEFRA Hearing and Resolution Regarding Recycled Conduit Funding for the Calypso Project (ED)

Public Hearing

28. 900 High Street – Major Modification and Density Bonus Request Proposing Modifications to Application No. CP22-0164 to Revise the Previous Density Bonus Request, Increase the Total Number of Residential Units from 40 to 47, Alter the Unit Mix, and Modify the Building Design/Envelope Compared to the Project Design as Previously Approved. Environmental Review: Statutory Exemption Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.3.

The SC City Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 12 is CANCELLED.

The SC City Sustainability and Resiliency Committee will meet Thursday, August 13 at 2:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda. Agenda items include:

Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0 – Shoreline Adaptation and Management Plan Update

The SC City Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Oversight Committee will hold a Special Meeting Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 809 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

City of Capitola

The Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 pm at the Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue in Capitola. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

City of Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority will meet Monday, August 10 at 5:00 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.

City of Watsonville

No meetings scheduled.

Water Organizations

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Administration & Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, August 11 at 3:00 pm at PV Water, 36 Brennan Street in Watsonville. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Soquel Creek Water District Public Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, August 11 at 4:00 pm at the Rosedale Annex, 5180 Soquel Drive, (corner of Soquel Dr. and Rosedale Avenue) in Soquel. Click HERE for the agenda.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District Budget & Finance Committee will hold a Special Meeting Wednesday, August 12 at 4:00 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

The Boulder Creek Fire Protection District Board of Directors will meet Tuesday, August 11 at 9:30 am at the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District Fire Hall, 13230 Central Avenue in Boulder Creek. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 12 at 5:30 pm at the Pajaro Valley Fire Station, 562 Casserly Road in Watsonville. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Scotts Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

The Central Fire District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Thursday, August 13 at 9:00 am at the Administration Office, 930 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

School Boards

The Scotts Valley Unified School District Board will meet Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 pm at the Scotts Valley Water District, Santa Margarita Community Room, 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Happy Valley School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, August 12 at 3:30 pm at Happy Valley Elementary School, 3125 Branciforte Drive in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Aromas – San Juan Unified School District Board will meet Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00 pm at the Anzar High School Library, 2300 San Juan Highway in San Juan Bautista. Click HERE for the agenda.

The Lakeside Joint School District is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00 pm at 19621 Black Road in Los Gatos. The agenda will be available HERE 72 hours before the meeting.

Other Government Bodies

The County Animal Shelter Board of Directors will meet Monday, August 10 at 11:00 am at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Fifth Floor, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration will hold an Evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program Public Meeting Monday August 10 at 2:00 pm in a hybrid meeting at the Pacific Ballroom, Hilton Santa Monica Hotel and Suites, 1707 4th Street in Santa Monica. Click HERE for information and instructions for public participation.

NOAA will open a public comment period to gather information from stakeholders that will be used to determine next steps related to the certification of California’s coastal management program under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act.

The SCCRTC Bicycle Advisory Committee will meet Monday, August 10 at 5:30 pm at the SCCRTC Office, 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 250A in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The SCCRTC Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, August 11 at 1:30 pm at the RTC Offices, 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 250 in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agenda.

The California Coastal Commission will meet Wednesday, August 12 through Friday, August 14 starting at 9:00 am each day at the Scotts Valley Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive in Santa Cruz. Click HERE for the agendas. Agenda items include:

Central Coast District

16. Local Coastal Programs

a. City of Capitola LCP Amendment No. LCP-3-CAP-26-0017-1-Part C (Housing Updates)
- Public hearing to determine whether the Commission concurs with the Executive Director’s determination that the request by the City of Capitola to amend its certified LCP Implementation Plan to update maximum zoning densities for multifamily residential housing development and to update standards related to ADUs is de minimis and thus should be approved as submitted, and if the Commission objects to such determination, possible action to extend the deadline for final Commission action on the amendment.
b. City of Capitola LCP Amendment No. LCP-3-CAP-26-0016-1-Part B (Capitola Mall)
- Public hearing to determine whether the Commission concurs with the Executive Director’s determination that the request by the City of Capitola to provide for changes to its certified LCP Implementation Plan to facilitate redevelopment of the Capitola Mall (located outside of the coastal zone) site is minor and thus should be approved as submitted, and if the Commission objects to such determination, possible action to extend the deadline for final Commission action on the amendment.

17. Coastal Permit Applications

a. Application No. 3-22-0775 (1307 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz).
- Application by 1307 West Cliff Holdings LLC to restructure existing shoreline armoring (consisting of riprap and gabion baskets) within a reduced footprint on the bluff and beach seaward of 1307 West Cliff Drive in the City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County. (KF-SC) (Note: the Commission’s enforcement division has opened an investigation into potential Coastal Act violations associated with this item and site, as referenced in the staff report.)

The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, August 12 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. Agenda items include:

Planning

Draft Monterey Bay Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP): FFY 2026‐27 to 2029‐30 – Conduct a public hearing for the Draft Monterey Bay Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) for FFY 2026‐27 to 2029‐30, providing general public an opportunity to comment.

The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County will meet Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 pm at the Resource Conservation District Office 2425 Porter Street Suite 19 in Soquel. 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 32 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 2024 County Membership Roster For Active Commissions, Committees, Task Forces And Advisory Bodies
There are 7 vacancies on the Santa Cruz City Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Santa Cruz City Advisory Body vacancies. Click HERE for the current Santa Cruz City list of Advisory Bodies Members.
There are No vacancies on Capitola Commissions and Advisory Bodies. Click HERE for the list of Capitola Advisory Body vacancies. Click HERE for the 2025 Local Appointments List of Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
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. Click HERE for the 2024 Scotts Valley Local Appointments List of Commissions/Boards/Committees.
There are 11 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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