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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-11-16 — Santa Cruz Transportation and Public Works Commission meets Monday — here's what's on tap](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/31464702-1589-4d09-9bea-a4ee90a4b3e1): Transportation and Public Works Commission
- [2026-11-12 — Santa Cruz Sustainability and Resiliency Committee Meets Nov. 12 — Agenda Details Not Yet Posted](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/f99d89d7-784b-49af-8d95-a30ff369c655): Sustainability and Resiliency Committee
- [2026-11-09 — Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee Meets Monday — Here's What's on the Agenda](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/3b1b1708-c667-49ae-86de-b7313cfade6e): Sister Cities
- [2026-11-05 — Santa Cruz Planning Commission Meets November 5 — Agenda Not Yet Posted](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/e96828d9-6d1a-4918-be3f-afbbe3d5fe06): Planning Commission
- [2026-11-04 — Santa Cruz Police Committee Meets Nov. 4 — What's on the Agenda](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/a0db548c-7229-43f1-820e-fd89b40a5656): CPVAW Police Committee
- [2026-11-04 — Santa Cruz violence-prevention commission set to meet — agenda details not yet published](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/39bea644-8c93-4626-8621-4f952c315733): Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women (CPVAW)
- [2026-11-02 — Heads up: Water Commission's Nov. 2 meeting is cancelled — next one Dec. 7](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/d9c8ac54-8856-40fa-8fea-823062be7f75): Water Commission
- [2026-10-28 — Public Safety Committee met October 28 — no record of what was decided](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/62f6ffe3-6395-4e6e-9be7-000615f46f6d): Public Safety Committee
- [2026-10-27 — Council signs off on $151M contract to rebuild Graham Hill water plant — and doubles parking permit fees](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/24b62377-59a2-47be-8f45-f031083b7070): City Council
- [2026-10-22 — Santa Cruz's soda tax committee gets a crash course: Boulder's health fund model and what voters said about Measure Z](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/d10f1b32-b688-4a51-901f-9110dc5ad13a): Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Oversight Committee
- [2026-10-15 — Planning Commission approves taller cell tower at 2000 Soquel Ave](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/933f353a-46d9-4683-bb06-14e00824b6ea): Planning Commission
- [2026-10-13 — Council adopts Road Safety Action Plan 7-0, adds goal to cut traffic deaths 65% by 2040](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/c598c1b2-2d14-4c28-b361-f943b976c40d): City Council
- [2026-10-01 — Planning Commission sends citywide zoning and housing code updates to City Council — with no public opposition](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/9cdb5d5e-1009-4d3b-b67a-a788eeed8bf1): Planning Commission
- [2026-09-28 — Commission back bikeways and bus upgrades: three safety grants and a fresh work plan all get unanimous thumbs-up](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/6284aea2-fece-4e6c-b717-907e62a76dd8): Transportation and Public Works Commission
- [2026-09-22 — Council unanimously introduces parking permit ordinance targeting car-free buildings — with a pledge to study affordable housing exemptions](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/cd3d6b34-0c39-4935-a5bb-653dd5ad8b5d): City Council
- [2026-09-17 — Commission OKs 102-unit affordable Pacific Ave tower, postpones housing code overhaul](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/0744dbf9-687d-4609-9f84-152446ab5996): Planning Commission
- [2026-09-16 — Museum gets green light for Pacific Avenue — three permits approved at Zoning Administrator hearing](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/09f73e75-9d37-406e-8d57-7e80ba6558d5): Zoning Administrator
- [2026-09-08 — Water rates headed up: 7% in January, then double digits — council kicks off Prop 218 process](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/b09bdb63-4850-4e13-98f5-d7c9f6c9be8b): City Council
- [2026-09-02 — Boardwalk substation approved — with noise study and paint-color strings attached](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/20445c03-8000-4207-8911-e730381e131e): Zoning Administrator
- [2026-08-25 — Council approves West Cliff path move and Bay Street pilot plan, but says goodbye to 8 bluffside parking spots](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/07001c74-7f21-4e82-b59e-2d5fcaa64c63): City Council
- [2026-08-20 — Planning Commission OKs three West Cliff Drive repair and path realignment projects](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/c730ee8f-0922-4881-9006-d80979eacdc6): Planning Commission
- [2026-08-17 — Commission unanimously backs citywide Road Safety Action Plan, speed limit cuts and a new road safety task force](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/466520d6-64ab-448c-a654-ab64539d2116): Transportation and Public Works Commission
- [2026-08-13 — Sugar tax committee holds $3.5M in reserve amid court appeal, adopts its bylaws](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/e9744315-7780-4bb6-9519-ffebee8b7ecf): Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Oversight Committee
- [2026-08-11 — Council approves 47-unit 900 High Street project after marathon hearing — 6-0, with concessions traded](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/a755fad6-32bc-4575-8591-d36830e9ce98): City Council
- [2026-08-10 — Parks Commission weighs how to spend a hypothetical $40 million on parks — and wants a say in what gets fixed first](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/475a356a-449c-4206-8232-e972a422d952): Parks & Recreation Commission
- [2026-08-05 — Fence-and-kiosk plan at 2200 Delaware approved; Pac North condo split cleared](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/4e2d1d5b-299f-4edf-8cc7-088e68aaf6da): Zoning Administrator
- [2026-08-05 — CPVAW reverses course on a funding ad hoc, then agrees to study how it hands out $33,500](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/3372d8ea-6319-4e12-84bc-ea7ca280661d): Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women (CPVAW)
- [2026-08-03 — Water Commission backs 5-year rate plan, asks for drought-rate details next month](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/1018204c-d078-4e44-8adf-60d4bdd42bd5): Water Commission
- [2026-07-23 — Santa Cruz planners dig into what new apartment buildings should look like — and neighbors weighed in](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/9b1954f9-ee76-4736-b66f-6bc9024b4202): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-15 — Santa Cruz Zoning Administrator greenlights National Street demo and big Delaware Avenue farm project](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/495d71cc-2f20-4e08-b754-2028b2ceaafd): Zoning Administrator
- [2026-07-13 — Sister Cities Committee splits its FY27 budget across seven subcommittees — and mulls an AI pact with Biarritz](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/27e2e06a-70b6-4ab4-8bfa-92fd1863b1f4): Sister Cities
- [2026-07-01 — Heritage tree pruning and a mobile recycling service both get the green light](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/62677e79-e929-42bd-81de-139fd9c7c1da): Zoning Administrator
- [2026-06-23 — Council OKs 8-story, 245-unit building at 201 Front Street — plus $250K for downtown infrastructure](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/4c724758-83a9-48c9-bd00-8c4d0e1fd2f7): City Council
- [2026-06-09 — Council adopts $494M budget, bans onshore support for offshore drilling and deep-sea mining](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/b7de22b0-8f36-4f3e-a63d-c9949a6c315c): City Council
- [2026-06-04 — Santa Cruz Historic Preservation Commission met June 4 — details unavailable](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/b97545d6-5587-45be-9559-aaceef0a0ae4): 1:30:00 PM
- [2026-05-26 — Council sends charter amendments toward November ballot, OKs $170M budget preview, and delays local preference ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/5b53f8cd-0c9a-4e0e-b34a-f04035af99fe): City Council
- [2026-05-18 — Santa Cruz planning body met Monday — here's what was on the agenda](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/5937c06a-523b-4db4-804c-301e9744be6b): 6:00:00 PM
- [2026-05-13 — Arts Commission to weigh Juneteenth sponsorship and SculpTOUR curator picks at May 13 meeting](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/3a93468f-29c4-4bab-bbda-4f00aa64f748): Arts Commission
- [2026-05-12 — Council gives local workers first shot at affordable housing — and starts reworking neighborhood parking rules](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/2f48d0c1-f4c3-44a9-a89d-6fc71c669ca7): City Council
- [2026-04-28 — Council adopts 10-year walk/bike plan; AB 481 police gear vote splits 6-1 amid ACLU pushback](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/9c6e4475-f71a-4b52-bee7-391bc3443d62): City Council
- [2026-04-22 — Public Safety Committee set to review wildfire prep and police military equipment report](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/179a3b24-470b-4989-98b2-3f520e6f9b36): Public Safety Committee
- [2026-04-16 — Commission clears 102-unit affordable building at 407-415 Pacific Ave, backs stronger local hiring preference for affordable housing](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/24bc6b02-d77d-4580-a9c5-e5e5ea16d3a6): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-15 — Zoning Administrator approves splitting a big Prospect Heights lot into three home sites](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/d8d46437-e9f1-4ab2-b3fb-04a8178c36a9): Zoning Administrator
- [2026-04-14 — Council greenlights $39.9M Murray Street Bridge funding, opioid settlement, and starts charter overhaul — all unanimous](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/cd4173d2-1f0e-4d32-9648-cd5294b41b8d): City Council
- [2026-04-09 — Heads up: the Children's Fund Oversight Committee meeting was cancelled — next one is April 30](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/ca531976-7666-4737-87f0-382aed085c38): City of Santa Cruz Children’s Fund Oversight Committee
- [2026-03-27 — Parks & Rec Commission maps out its 2026 agenda at retreat — homelessness, park safety, and budget on deck](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/7e1db816-8c62-4080-a4f4-b8576c7a5137): Parks & Recreation Commission
- [2026-03-26 — New Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Oversight Committee Holds Its First Meeting](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/8246281d-e816-44d1-aef7-a64418ed459c): Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Oversight Committee
- [2026-03-24 — Council finalizes housing overlay ordinances, funds EV chargers, and commits $387K to study Lighthouse Point erosion](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/2c0ecbcc-7b95-4821-b595-fa038078974c): City Council
- [2026-03-23 — Sister Cities Committee takes up Shingu student exchange trip and 2026 officer elections](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/6bfcc3c5-39e7-4cf9-a041-1c4d89b05a67): Sister Cities
- [2026-03-19 — Commission dives into parking and traffic fixes for new housing — sidewalks steal the show](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/meetings/080ad1e5-4846-49a6-b38a-233920e41413): Planning Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [Adoption of the City Road Safety Action Plan](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/adoption-of-the-city-road-safety-action-plan): roads · priority: critical
- [Residential Permit Parking Cost Increase and Vision Zero Update](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/residential-permit-parking-cost-increase-and-vision-zero-update): roads · priority: high
- [Housing Rules Updated for State Law; Lot Consolidation Fee Deferred](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/zoning-code-amendments-for-housing-and-development-fees): zoning · priority: high
- [Sewer Rates and Charges Ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/sewer-rates-and-charges-ordinance): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [city council election](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/city-council-election): governance · priority: medium
- [Citywide Permit Parking Restrictions for Developments](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/parking-policy-for-transit-proximate-development): zoning · priority: high
- [Use of Measure Z sugar-sweetened beverage tax revenue](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/soda-tax): budget · priority: high
- [Objective Design Standards and Heritage Tree Regulations](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/objective-design-standards-and-heritage-tree-regulations): zoning · priority: high
- [General Plan alignment with Climate Adaptation Plan](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/general-plan-alignment-with-climate-adaptation-plan): environment · priority: high
- [public health services](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/public-health-services): general · priority: medium
- [housing goals](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/housing-goals): development · priority: medium
- [Commercial Permit Life Extension](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/commercial-permit-life-extension): development · priority: medium
- [Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Improvements](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/graham-hill-water-treatment-plant-improvements): water-utilities · priority: critical
- [Beltz Well 9 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Design](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/beltz-well-9-aquifer-storage-and-recovery-design): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Vibrancy Ordinance – Commercial Building Vacancies](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/vibrancy-ordinance-commercial-building-vacancies): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [900 High Street Housing Project (47 Units)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/900-high-street-housing-project): development · priority: high
- [Alternative TDM compliance for school district housing](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/alternative-tdm-compliance-for-school-district-housing): development · priority: low
- [Wildfire Resiliency and Preparedness](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/wildfire-resiliency-and-preparedness): public-safety · priority: high
- [West Cliff Drive bluff erosion and path realignment](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/west-cliff-drive-bluff-erosion-and-path-realignment): roads · priority: high
- [Recreational needs and future park investment priorities](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/parks-and-recreation-budget-and-financial-sustainability): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Calypso Affordable Housing Bond Financing](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/affordable-housing): development · priority: high
- [FY 2026 Year-End Budget Adjustment and FY 2027 Budget Restatement](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/county-budget): budget · priority: high
- [Transportation Impact Fee Study Delayed](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/transportation-impact-fee-study-delayed): roads · priority: high
- [New utility portal ACH fee](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/new-utility-portal-ach-fee): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [local development and mayoral election](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/local-development-and-mayoral-election): development · priority: medium
- [Wireless Telecommunication Facility Expansion at 2000 Soquel Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/wireless-telecommunication-facility-expansion-at-2000-soquel-avenue): development · priority: medium
- [Water rate increases for 2027-2031](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/water-rate-increases-for-2027-2031): water-utilities · priority: high
- [local news roundup](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/local-news-roundup): general · priority: medium
- [CDBG reallocation to Market Street Senior Center](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/cdbg-reallocation-to-market-street-senior-center): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Homelessness Services Funding](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/homelessness-funding): budget · priority: high
- [County Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District participation](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/county-enhanced-infrastructure-financing-district-participation): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [405-417 Pacific Avenue affordable apartment project](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/405-417-pacific-avenue-affordable-apartment-project): development · priority: high
- [Santa Cruz METRO Rapid Corridors project](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/transit-needs-assessment): transportation · priority: medium
- [Bay/Escalona traffic safety pilot](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/bayescalona-traffic-safety-pilot): roads · priority: high
- [2025 Police Department Accountability and Staffing Report](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/community-policing): general · priority: medium
- [Museum of Natural History Lease Amendments](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/museum-of-natural-history-lease): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Federal funding preservation litigation](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/federal-funding-preservation-litigation): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Jacob's Heart](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/childhood-cancer-awareness-month-and-jacobs-heart): public-safety · priority: low
- [Bathroom and Water Access for Unhoused Residents](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/homeless-services): general · priority: high
- [Active Transportation Plan Update](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/active-transportation-plan-update): roads · priority: high
- [Sidewalk safety and 'sidewalk upon sale' ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/infrastructure-repair): general · priority: high
- [Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Progress](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/hazard-mitigation-and-climate-adaptation-progress): environment · priority: high
- [Downtown Plan Expansion](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/downtown-plan-expansion): general · priority: high
- [EV Fast-Charging Infrastructure at Public Parking Sites](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/ev-fast-charging-infrastructure-at-public-parking-sites): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [2026 Commission Work Plan](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/2026-commission-work-plan): roads · priority: low
- [Landfill compactor rebuild](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/landfill-compactor-rebuild): environment · priority: low
- [Federal Safe Streets grant for EMS innovation](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/federal-safe-streets-grant-for-ems-innovation): public-safety · priority: low
- [Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 13 grant projects](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/highway-safety-improvement-program-cycle-13-grant-projects): roads · priority: high
- [City Staffing Vacancies and Temporary Workforce](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/city-staffing-vacancies-and-temporary-workforce): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Poet's Park Playground Improvement](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/issues/poets-park-playground-improvement): parks-rec · priority: low


## Development applications (28)

- [FP26-0005: Design Guidelines and Priorities for Multifamily Housing](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/design-guidelines-and-priorities-for-multifamily-housing): other · under-review
- [2000 Soquel Avenue Wireless Monopole Extension](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/2000-soquel-avenue-wireless-monopole-extension): conditional-use · approved
- [Seabright Plaza redevelopment](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/seabright-plaza-redevelopment): other · pending
- [Re-Adopt Extension of Life of Commercial Use Permits (FP26-0007)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/re-adopt-extension-of-life-of-commercial-use-permits): other · under-review
- [405-417 Pacific Avenue (CP26-0076)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/405-417-pacific-avenue): site-plan · approved
- [1612 West Cliff Drive Detached Garage](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/1612-west-cliff-drive-detached-garage): site-plan · approved
- [1339 Pacific Avenue — Natural History Museum Temporary Relocation](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/1339-pacific-avenue-natural-history-museum-temporary-relocation): conditional-use · approved
- [301 Alta Avenue Residential Demolition and Rebuild](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/301-alta-avenue-residential-demolition-and-rebuild): site-plan · approved
- [Screened Electrical Substation for the Boardwalk (CP26-0085)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/screened-electrical-substation-for-the-boardwalk): conditional-use · approved
- [West Cliff Drive Multi-Use Path Realignment](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/west-cliff-drive-multi-use-path-realignment): site-plan · approved
- [West Cliff Road Realignment at Lighthouse Field](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/west-cliff-road-realignment-at-lighthouse-field): site-plan · under-review
- [West Cliff Storm Repairs](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/west-cliff-storm-repairs): site-plan · approved
- [900 High Street Major Modification and Density Bonus (CP25-0105)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/900-high-street-major-modification-and-density-bonus): other · approved
- [Pac North Condominium Airspace Subdivision](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/pac-north-condominium-airspace): subdivision · approved
- [2200 Delaware Avenue Fence and Security Kiosk](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/2200-delaware-avenue-fence-and-security-kiosk): other · conditions-required
- [220 National Street](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/220-national-street): other · approved
- [2394 Delaware Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/2394-delaware-avenue): subdivision · approved
- [105 Lighthouse Avenue Heritage Tree Pruning](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/105-lighthouse-avenue-heritage-tree-pruning): other · approved
- [Recycle Depot Mobile Recycling Service](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/recycle-depot-mobile-recycling-service): conditional-use · approved
- [201 Front Street Mixed-Use Development](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/201-front-street-mixed-use-development): site-plan · approved
- [Zoning Amendments — Onshore Support Facilities for Offshore Oil/Gas Drilling and Deep-Sea Mining](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/zoning-amendments-onshore-support-facilities-for-offshore-oilgas-drilling-and-de): other · under-review
- [407-415 Pacific Avenue Affordable Housing Project (CP25-0156)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/407-415-pacific-avenue-affordable-housing-project): other · approved
- [1154 Prospect Heights](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/1154-prospect-heights): subdivision · approved
- [Temporary and Affordable Housing Overlay District](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/temporary-and-affordable-housing-overlay-district): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Calypso Affordable Housing Project Conduit Financing](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/calypso-affordable-housing-project-conduit-financing): other · approved
- [123 Pilkington Avenue (CP25-0086)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/123-pilkington-avenue): other · approved
- [Affordable Housing Incentives and Fees Amendments (SCMC Chapter 24.16)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/affordable-housing-incentives-and-fees): other · under-review
- [Coral Street Overlay District and Temporary Housing Zoning Amendments](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/development/coral-street-overlay-district-and-temporary-housing): general-plan-amendment · under-review


## Community topics (50)

- [Seabright Plaza development](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/seabright-plaza-development): development
- [900 High Street](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/900-high-street): development
- [Permit parking ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/permit-parking-ordinance): zoning
- [Safety Action Plan](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/safety-action-plan): public-safety
- [Water rates (item 15)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/water-rates-item-15): water-utilities
- [Murray Street Bridge](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/murray-street-bridge): roads
- [Flock ALPR termination](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/flock-alpr-termination): public-safety
- [Local preference policy](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/local-preference-policy): development
- [Local Preference Policy (Ordinance 2026-11)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/local-preference-policy-ordinance-2026-11): development
- [No Kings Day proclamation](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/no-kings-day-proclamation): civic
- [Broadway safety / Slow Down Broadway](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/broadway-safety-slow-down-broadway): roads
- [405-417 Pacific Avenue project](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/405-417-pacific-avenue-project): development
- [Bay Street bike lane](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/bay-street-bike-lane): roads
- [Vision Zero delay](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/vision-zero-delay): public-safety
- [City online portal](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/city-online-portal): taxes-budget
- [ACH fee on new utilities portal](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/ach-fee-on-new-utilities-portal): budget
- [Pedestrian safety funding](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/pedestrian-safety-funding): roads
- [Vision Zero goals](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/vision-zero-goals): public-safety
- [Water rates and Prop 218 fairness](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/water-rates-and-prop-218-fairness): water-utilities
- [Service fees and taxes](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/service-fees-and-taxes): budget
- [TDM ordinance / school district housing](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/tdm-ordinance-school-district-housing): development
- [Vision Zero 2050 timeline](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/vision-zero-2050-timeline): roads
- [Police oversight](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/police-oversight): public-safety
- [Military equipment use (item 19)](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/military-equipment-use-item-19): public-safety
- [Parking enforcement and impact fees](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/parking-enforcement-and-impact-fees): roads
- [Graham Hill water plant](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/graham-hill-water-plant): water-utilities
- [Graham Hill plant capacity and rates](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/graham-hill-plant-capacity-and-rates): water-utilities
- [Oral Communications](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/oral-communications): public-comment
- [Metro center and downtown development](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/metro-center-and-downtown-development): development
- [Coral Street overlay](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/coral-street-overlay): zoning
- [Salsa by the Sea](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/salsa-by-the-sea): parks-rec
- [Housing and Health Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/housing-and-health-concerns): development
- [Crash at Bay and Escalona](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/crash-at-bay-and-escalona): roads
- [E-bike regulation](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/e-bike-regulation): public-safety
- [Oral communications / military frequency weapons and development](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/oral-communications-military-frequency-weapons-and-development): development
- [Rail trail segment 8 safety](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/rail-trail-segment-8-safety): roads
- [Housing conditions at Hidden Creek Apartments](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/housing-conditions-at-hidden-creek-apartments): housing
- [Utility Portal Fees and Service Revenues](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/utility-portal-fees-and-service-revenues): taxes-budget
- [Emergency weather shelter](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/emergency-weather-shelter): public-safety
- [Permit parking for condos](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/permit-parking-for-condos): roads
- [Offshore drilling and deep-sea mining ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/offshore-drilling-and-deep-sea-mining-ordinance): environment
- [Murray Street Bridge two-way pilot](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/murray-street-bridge-two-way-pilot): roads
- [Residential permit parking](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/residential-permit-parking): roads
- [In-person council meetings / affordability](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/in-person-council-meetings-affordability): development
- [Seabright Plaza development / healthcare capacity](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/seabright-plaza-development-healthcare-capacity): development
- [Road Safety Action Plan / Escalona](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/road-safety-action-plan-escalona): roads
- [Overdevelopment near universities](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/overdevelopment-near-universities): development
- [Miscellaneous public matters](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/miscellaneous-public-matters): public-safety
- [Vision Zero / Agenda 2030-2050](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/vision-zero-agenda-2030-2050): public-safety
- [Housing affordability](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/community/housing-affordability): development


## Officials (43)

- [Fred Keeley](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/fred-keeley): Mayor
- [Gabriela Trigueiro](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/gabriela-trigueiro): District 1 Council Member
- [Sonja Brunner](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/sonja-brunner): District 2 Council Member
- [Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/shebreh-kalantari-johnson): District 3 Council Member
- [Scott Newsome](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/scott-newsome): District 4 Council Member
- [Susie O'Hara](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/susie-ohara): District 5 Council Member
- [Renee Golder](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/renee-golder): District 6 Council Member
- [Stephanie McCormick](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/stephanie-mccormick): Commission Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Margo McBane](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/margo-mcbane): Commission Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Pete Kennedy](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/pete-kennedy): Planning Commission Vice Chair — Planning Commission
- [Michael Polhamus](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/michael-polhamus): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Olga Pastuszynski](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/olga-pastuszynski): Commission Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [John McKelvey](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/john-mckelvey): Planning Commission Vice Chair — Planning Commission
- [Jessie Durant](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/jessie-durant): Historic Preservation Commission Vice Chair — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Matthew Thompson](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/matthew-thompson): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Bill Schultz](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/bill-schultz): Historic Preservation Commission Chair — Historic Preservation Commission
- [David Subocz](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/david-subocz): Commission Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Timerie Gordon](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/timerie-gordon): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Greg Larson](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/greg-larson): Commission Member — Historic Preservation Commission
- [Carolyn Book-Kelley](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/carolyn-book-kelley): Planning Commission Chair — Planning Commission
- [Monica Hammer](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/monica-hammer): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Matt Huffaker](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/matt-huffaker): City Manager — City Manager
- [Lee Butler](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/lee-butler): Director of Planning & Community Development — Planning and Community Development
- [Bonnie Bush](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/bonnie-bush): City Clerk — City Clerk
- [Cassie Bronson](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/cassie-bronson): City Attorney — City Attorney
- [Susan Gilchrist](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/susan-gilchrist): Transportation and Public Works Commission Member — Transportation and Public Works Commission
- [Dan Ackerstein](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/dan-ackerstein): Parks & Recreation Commission Member — Parks & Recreation Commission
- [Bradley Angell](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/bradley-angell): Parks & Recreation Commission Member — Parks & Recreation Commission
- [Dustin Mulvaney](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/dustin-mulvaney): Transportation and Public Works Commission Member — Transportation and Public Works Commission
- [Melissa Begin](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/melissa-begin): Parks & Recreation Commission Member — Parks & Recreation Commission
- [Valeria Miranda](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/valeria-miranda): Arts Commission Member — Arts Commission
- [Emma Ussat](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/emma-ussat): Parks & Recreation Commission Member — Parks & Recreation Commission
- [Mercedes Lewis](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/mercedes-lewis): Arts Commission Member — Arts Commission
- [Ryan Meckel](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/ryan-meckel): Transportation and Public Works Commission Member — Transportation and Public Works Commission
- [Nikki Patterson](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/nikki-patterson): Arts Commission Member — Arts Commission
- [Rebeca Escobedo Guzman](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/rebeca-escobedo-guzman): Arts Commission Member — Arts Commission
- [Don Iglesias](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/don-iglesias): Parks & Recreation Commission Member — Parks & Recreation Commission
- [Ron Goodman](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/ron-goodman): Transportation and Public Works Commission Member — Transportation and Public Works Commission
- [Chanel Enriquez](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/chanel-enriquez): Arts Commission Member — Arts Commission
- [Barbara Lawrence](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/barbara-lawrence): Parks & Recreation Commission Member — Parks & Recreation Commission
- [Weston Mossman](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/weston-mossman): Arts Commission Member — Arts Commission
- [Jeremy Stone](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/jeremy-stone): Arts Commission Member — Arts Commission
- [Scott Harriman](https://californiarecord.org/santacruz/officials/scott-harriman): Transportation and Public Works Commission Member — Transportation and Public Works Commission