Agenda packet — Capitola City Council, January 9, 2025

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City of Capitola
City Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 09, 2025 – 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Yvette Brooks
Vice Mayor: Joe Clarke
Council Members: Gerry Jensen, Melinda Orbach, Alexander Pedersen Closed Session – 5:30 PM
Closed Sessions are not open to the public and held only on specific topics allowed by State Law (noticed below). An announcement regarding the items to be discussed in Closed Session will be made in the City Hall Council Chambers prior to the Closed Session. Members of the public may, at this time, address the City Council on closed session items only. There will be a report of any final decisions in City Council Chambers during the Open Session Meeting.
i. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) One Case
Regular Meeting of the Capitola City Council – 6 PM
All correspondence received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding a Council Meeting will be distributed to Councilmembers to review prior to the meeting. Information submitted after 5 p.m. on that Wednesday may not have time to reach Councilmembers, nor be read by them prior to consideration of an item.

1. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
Council Members Gerry Jensen, Melinda Orbach, Alexander Pedersen, Joe Clarke, and Mayor Yvette Brooks

2. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda

3. Report on Closed Session

4. Additional Materials
Additional information submitted to the City after distribution of the agenda packet.

A. Item 8A - Correspondence Received
B. Item 8B - Correspondence Received
C. Item 8C - Correspondence Received
D. Item 8D - Correspondence Received
E. Item 8E - Correspondence Received

5. Oral Communications by Members of the Public
Oral Communications allows time for members of the Public to address the City Council on any “Consent Item” on tonight’s agenda, or on any topic within the jurisdiction of the City that is not on 1 City Council Meeting Agenda – January 09, 2025
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the “General Government/Public Hearings” section of the Agenda. Members of the public may speak for up to three minutes, unless otherwise specified by the Mayor. Individuals may not speak more than once during Oral Communications. All speakers must address the entire legislative body and will not be permitted to engage in dialogue. A maximum of 30 minutes is set aside for Oral Communications.

6. Staff / City Council Comments
Comments are limited to three minutes.

7. Consent Items
All items listed as “Consent Items” will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Council votes on the action unless members of the City Council request specific items to be discussed for separate review. Items pulled for separate discussion will be considered following General Government. Note that all Ordinances which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

A. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from the regular meeting on December 12, 2024.

B. Notice of Completion - City Hall Roof Restoration
Recommended Action: 1) Accept as complete the City Hall Roof Restoration Project completed by American Foam Experts; 2) authorize the City Clerk to file and record a Notice of Completion; and 3) authorize the release of the contract retention of $4,902 as prescribed in the contract.

C. Annual and Five-Year Impact Fee Report
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 AB 1600 Report.

8. General Government / Public Hearings
All items listed in “General Government / Public Hearings” are intended to provide an opportunity for public discussion of each item listed. The following procedure pertains to each General Government item: 1) Staff explanation; 2) Council questions; 3) Public comment; 4) Council deliberation; 5) Decision.

A. The Monte Foundation Fireworks 2025
Recommended Action: That the City Council 1) consider whether to support the continuation of the Monte Foundation Fireworks Show tentatively scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025; and 2) if the Council supports continuation, direct staff to coordinate with the Monte Foundation to obtain the required Coastal Development Permit for the event.

B. Resignation of a City Council Member
Recommended Action: Receive the resignation of Mayor Yvette Brooks.

C. Process to Fill Vacant Council Seat
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council discuss the options to fill the vacant City Council position left by Mayor Yvette Brooks, and either 1) direct staff to prepare documentation to call for a special election; or 2) outline an appointment process to fill the vacancy.

D. City Council Reorganization for 2025
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor.

E. City Council Representation on Regional Boards & City Advisory Bodies Recommended Action: Review nominations for City Council representatives on regional boards for the City Selection Committee meeting on January 27, 2025.

F. City Council Appointments to City Advisory Bodies
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Recommended Action: Appoint members of the public to the City of Capitola’s Art and Cultural Commission, Commission on the Environment, Finance Advisory Committee, and Historical Museum Board.

9. Adjournment - The City Council will hold a special meeting on January 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM. _____________________________________________________
How to View the Meeting
Meetings are open to the public for in-person attendance at the Capitola City Council Chambers located at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, California, 95010.

Other ways to Watch:

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How to Provide Comments to the City Council
Members of the public may provide public comments to the City Council in-person during the meeting.

If you are unable to attend in-person, please email your comments to [email protected] and they will be included as a part of the record for the meeting. Please be aware that the City Council will not accept comments via Zoom.

Notice regarding City Council: The City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola.

Agenda and Agenda Packet Materials: The City Council Agenda and the complete Agenda Packet are available for review on the City’s website and at Capitola City Hall prior to the meeting. Need more information? Contact the City Clerk’s office at 831-475-7300.

Agenda Materials Distributed after Distribution of the Agenda Packet: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5, materials related to an agenda item submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Reception Office at City Hall, 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, California, during normal business hours.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Disability-related aids or services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting consistent with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Assisted listening devices are available for individuals with hearing impairments at the meeting in the City Council Chambers. Should you require special accommodations to participate in the meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 831-475-7300. In an effort to accommodate individuals with environmental sensitivities, attendees are requested to refrain from wearing perfumes and other scented products.

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Televised Meetings: City Council meetings are cablecast “Live” on Charter Communications Cable TV Channel 8 and are recorded to be rebroadcasted at 8:00 a.m. on the Wednesday following the meetings and at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday following the first rebroadcast on Community Television of Santa Cruz County (Charter Channel 71 and Comcast Channel 25). Meetings are streamed “Live” on the City’s website by clicking on the Home Page link “Meeting Agendas/Videos.” Archived meetings can be viewed from the website at any time. 4 5
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From: Kathleen Schelhorse <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6:24 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Keep the Monte Fireworks
My family has had a home in the jewel box for almost 75 years and we’ve loved having the fireworks show here in Capitola for the past decade. Yes. it causes traffic and it’s noisy but it’s also a great community event and we would hate to see it leave. Please keep this wonderful family friendly event! 3 Registered voters in Capitola,
Amy Schelhorse
Josh Schelhorse
Amelia Schelhorse
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From: Bob Edgren <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:05 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Thursday Meeting
Honorable Mayor and Council,
My apologies for this late letter. I hope it is recieved in time for the meeting.

Okay, my main concern lies in the State Mandated affordable housing act. I apologize for not being up on this. I do not believe I am th4 only one who is in the dark. I think we need to be brought up to date on this issue. Frankly, it is appalling how our Governor and state representatives can impose such a radical move on any city. This program would significantly change the lifestyle many of us have worked hard to accomplish. If I could make some suggestions and questions;

1. At this point in time, where does the city sit with these high density state mandates?

2. Has anyone in a city position opposed this act, or looked into opposing it? Are the council members aware of avenues to take to contest the act?

3. How about appointing a task force to keep abreast of this issue, one that could communicate with other cities, invite speakers, hold public hearings and so forth.

Okay, I many cities have been cold cocked by this measure and after reading some cities that oppose it, It's impressive to see the number of cities stand up and say no.

That's all I have to say about that.

Regarding the replacement of the vacant Council seat, there is a pool of potentials that could be called on. If any are interested, perhaps we could have a customary panel discussion. Anyone opposing high density housing has my backing. But some names to consider; Susan Westman
Mick Routh
Mike Termini
Jacques Bertrand
Sam Story
Bruce Arthur
Kirby Nicol
Regarding the fireworks.If someone could explain how the money in this works. How does anyone make money of fireworks. Is there money raised for a cause? Okay, thanks for your time to review these ideas.

Yours truly,
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:42 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Save the Monte Fireworks
Please let the Fireworks continue. It is a tradition!
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From: Denise Norris <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:45 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Please have the fireworks
They are special!!!! and primarily for the locals, which makes it extra special. Please continue them, Denise
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From: Alex Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:53 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Monte Foreworks
I support conƟnuing the Monte Fireworks in October 2025.

Alex Johnson
Capitola small business owner
Resident of Santa Cruz since 1959
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From: Karin Anderson <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 3:54 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Fire works
Dear City Council,
I am writing to express my strong support for the continuation of the Monte Fireworks event in October.

This annual celebration has become a cherished experience for families and the entire community. It not only provides a chance to enjoy breathtaking fireworks, but it also brings people together.

The event has consistently created lasting memories for attendees of all ages, and I believe its continuation would only enhance the spirit of togetherness. As a Capitola resident, I respectfully ask that you consider this event for our community and allow it to continue as a beloved tradition.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Karin Anderson
Capitola resident
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From: Molly Tierney <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:21 PM
To: City Council
Subject: No more monte fireworks
Please make the right choice. The toxicity of fireworks is well documented, as is the psychological damage to pets and vets.

This money would be so much better spent towards supporting the needy in our communities.

Thank you.

Molly Tierney
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From: Vicki Malandra <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:17 PM
To: City Council
Subject: No fireworks please
Best regards,
Vicki Malandra
DRE #00548915
David Lyng Real Estate
831-818-2337
www.Vicki Malandra.com
[email protected]
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From: David Schwartz <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 5:21 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Future of Monte Fireworks show
To: Capitola City Council Members and Community,
We believe due to wildlife impacts, very loud and extended noise levels we would definitely prefer a more environmentally friendly alternative to fireworks.

We've been so impacted that we have left the city during these events.

Our pets health and neighbors pets have been traumatically impacted by these yearly shows. We especially don't believe fireworks are safe for the care of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Thank you for your time and consideration of the negative impact these fireworks cause our local community.

David Schwartz and Vera Brown
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From: carol morgan <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 7:00 PM
To: City Council
Subject: best for Capitola
Dear Capitola City Council,
With Mayor Brooks stepping down, I urge you to honor the runner up of the most recent elecƟon.

We should not spend City funds on a special elecƟon.

Please do not waste Ɵme on an applicaƟon system and swiŌly move forward with appoinƟng Margaux Morgan to City Council.

Ms. Morgan has plenty of experience, has stood as Mayor during one of our most tumultuous years, even greeted and toured the President through our beloved city. She has knowledge of, and has been involved with the issues at hand and maintains great relaƟonships with city staff, council, and the community.

Please do what is best for Capitola by supporƟng consistency, vision and loyalty to our city.

Sincerely,
Carol Morgan
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From: Hollis Snell <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 7:30 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Margaux Morgan to City Council
Dear Capitola City Council,
With Mayor Brooks stepping down, I urge you to honor the runner up of the most recent election.

We should not spend City funds on a special election.

Please do not waste time on an application system and swiftly move forward with appointing Margaux Morgan to City Council.

Ms. Morgan has plenty of experience, has stood as Mayor during one of our most tumultuous years, even greeted and toured the President through our beloved city. She has knowledge of, and has been involved with the issues at hand and maintains great relationships with city staff, council, and the community.

Please do what is best for Capitola by supporting consistency, vision and loyalty to our city.

Sincerely,
Hollis Snell
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From: Teri Snell <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 7:33 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Mayor
Dear Capitola City Council,
With Mayor Brooks stepping down, I urge you to honor the runner up of the most recent election.

We should not spend City funds on a special election.

Please do not waste time on an application system and swiftly move forward with appointing Margaux Morgan to City Council.

Ms. Morgan has plenty of experience, has stood as Mayor during one of our most tumultuous years, even greeted and toured the President through our beloved city. She has knowledge of, and has been involved with the issues at hand and maintains great relationships with city staff, council, and the community.

Please do what is best for Capitola by supporting consistency, vision and loyalty to our city.

Sincerely, Teri Snell

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From: Sheryl Coulston <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:01 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Appoint Margaux Morgan to City Council
January 8, 2025
Dear Capitola City Council,
With Mayor Brooks stepping down, I urge you to honor the runner up of the most recent election.

We should not spend City funds on a special election.

Please do not waste time on an application system and swiftly move forward with appointing Margaux Morgan to City Council.

Ms. Morgan has plenty of experience, has stood as Mayor during one of our most tumultuous years, even greeted and toured the President through our beloved city. She has knowledge of, and has been involved with the issues at hand and maintains great relationships with city staff, council, and the community.

Please do what is best for Capitola by supporting consistency, vision and loyalty to our city.

Sincerely,
Sheryl Coulston
300 Plum St. #25
Capitola, CA 95010
831-227-9494
[email protected]
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From: Bob Edgren <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:05 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Thursday Meeting
Honorable Mayor and Council,
My apologies for this late letter. I hope it is recieved in time for the meeting.

1. At this point in time, where does the city sit with these high density state mandates?

2. Has anyone in a city position opposed this act, or looked into opposing it? Are the council members aware of avenues to take to contest the act?

3. How about appointing a task force to keep abreast of this issue, one that could communicate with other cities, invite speakers, hold public hearings and so forth.

Okay, I many cities have been cold cocked by this measure and after reading some cities that oppose it, It's impressive to see the number of cities stand up and say no.

That's all I have to say about that.

Yours truly,
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 11:50 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Replacing Mayor Brooks seat on city council
With Mayor Brooks moving on to her next opportunity it leaves a vacancy on our city council. Having had an election recently it gives us a perfect candidate to fill in the remaining two years. The runner up.

Ms Morgan has plenty of current experience and knowledge of our city. She stood strong as our Mayor during a very difficult time for Capitola. Margaux has served our council with grace and class.

I ask that our City Council and Staff waste no time or money on a special election or an application system.

Appointing Ms Morgan is the right and smart option in front of you.

Thank you
Heather OHara
20-year resident
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From: Andrew Baumhardt <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:00 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Vacancy left by Mayor Brooks
I urge the Council and Staff to honor the latest election results by filling the seat with Ms Morgan.

Please do not waste money or time on special election or applications.

Margaux knowledge of our city and recent experience make her the perfect choice.

Thank you
Andrew Baumhardt
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From: Mary Cahalen <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 6:48 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Resignation of Mayor Yvette Brooks
Dear Capitola City Council,
I am writing in regard to the recent resignation of Mayor Yvette Brooks. As I understand, the City Council has two options for filling the mayoral vacancy:

1. Calling a special election, which is estimated to cost the city approximately $80,000.

2. Appointing a Capitola resident to serve for the remainder of the mayor’s term.

Regarding the first option, I strongly believe that calling a special election would be an unnecessary and wasteful expenditure, particularly given the tightness of the city’s budget and the fact that a general election was held just two months ago. It seems inefficient to incur such significant costs when the community has already recently participated in the electoral process.

For the second option, I would like to express my strong support for appointing Margaux Morgan (Kaiser) to fill the mayoral vacancy. Having served a term on the City Council, Margaux has a solid understanding of the issues facing our city and would serve the residents of Capitola well. She has already demonstrated her commitment to the community, particularly in helping during the storms and with the Wharf. Furthermore, as the third-highest vote recipient in the recent election, she has the backing of a broad segment of the community, making her a logical and appropriate choice.

Additionally, I would like to make it clear that I am strongly opposed to the reappointment of former Mayor Kristen Brown to the City Council. Having completed two consecutive terms, Kristen is ineligible to serve another term under the City’s term limits. Appointing her would be in direct contradiction to the will of the voters, who established the term limit rule to ensure fresh perspectives and accountability on the Council.

In conclusion, I believe appointing Margaux Morgan is the best course of action for our community and would reflect the values of fiscal responsibility and respect for the electoral process.

If you have any questions or would like further input, I am happy to provide additional information.

Sincerely,
Mary Beth Cahalen
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From: Kevin Zelver <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 7:39 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Margaux Morgan
Dear Capitola City Council,
With Mayor Brooks stepping down, I urge you to honor the runner up of the most recent election.

We should not spend City funds on a special election.

Please do not waste time on an application system and swiftly move forward with appointing Margaux Morgan to City Council.

Ms. Morgan has plenty of experience, has stood as Mayor during one of our most tumultuous years, even greeted and toured the President through our beloved city. She has knowledge of, and has been involved with the issues at hand and maintains great relationships with city staff, council, and the community.

Please do what is best for Capitola by supporting consistency, vision and loyalty to our city.

Sincerely,
Kevin Zelver
Santa Cruz County Resident
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From: Neal Stokes <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 8:19 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Best for Capitola
Dear Capitola City Council,
With Mayor Brooks stepping down, I urge you to honor the runner up of the most recent elecƟon.

We should not spend City funds on a special elecƟon.

Please do not waste Ɵme on an applicaƟon system and swiŌly move forward with appoinƟng Margaux Morgan to City Council.

Please do what is best for Capitola by supporƟng consistency, vision and loyalty to our city.

Sincerely,
Neal Stokes
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From: Judy Garrison <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 9:45 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Margaux Morgan
Dear Capitola City Council,
With Mayor Brooks stepping down, I urge you to honor the runner up of the most recent election.

We should not spend City funds on a special election.

Please do not waste time on an application system and swiftly move forward with appointing Margaux Morgan to City Council.

Ms. Morgan has plenty of experience, has stood as Mayor during one of our most tumultuous years, even greeted and toured the President through our beloved city. She has knowledge of, and has been involved with the issues at hand and maintains great relationships with city staff, council, and the community.

Please do what is best for Capitola by supporting consistency, vision and loyalty to our city.

Sincerely,
Judy Garrison
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From: Lori Mahan <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 1:04 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Margaux Morgan
Dear Capitola City Council,
With Mayor Brooks stepping down, I urge you to honor the runner up of the most recent election.

We should not spend City funds on a special election.

Please do not waste time on an application system and swiftly move forward with appointing Margaux Morgan to City Council.

Ms. Morgan has plenty of experience, has stood as Mayor during one of our most tumultuous years, even greeted and toured the President through our beloved city. She has knowledge of, and has been involved with the issues at hand and maintains great relationships with city staff, council, and the community.

Please do what is best for Capitola by supporting consistency, vision and loyalty to our city.

Sincerely,
Lori Mahan
504 Oak Drive
Capitola ca
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From: robin elias <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 3:11 PM
To: City Council
Subject: City Council replacement
Dear Capitola City Council,
With Mayor Brooks stepping down, I urge you to honor the runner up of the most recent election.

We should not spend City funds on a special election.

Please do not waste time on an application system and swiftly move forward with appointing Margaux Morgan to City Council.

Ms. Morgan has plenty of experience, has stood as Mayor during one of our most tumultuous years, even greeted and toured the President through our beloved city. She has knowledge of, and has been involved with the issues at hand and maintains great relationships with city staff, council, and the community.

Please do what is best for Capitola by supporting consistency, vision and loyalty to our city.

Sincerely,
Robin Elias
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From: Margaux Morgan <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 2:47 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Vacancy Letter of Intent
Dear Capitola City Council,
While it is the end of an era to see Mayor Brooks step down, I want to put forth my leƩer of intent to occupy the new vacant seat on Capitola City Council.

I would be honored to serve the City of Capitola for the next 2 years while the City works through this transiƟonal period.

I can provide some up to date leadership as I have been serving the city for the last four years.

During my term in office I worked well with my fellow council members and our city staff to complete many successful projects. Affordable housing projects, rebuilding and reopening of the Municipal Wharf, moving forward with our City’s strategic plan, passing measure Y to ensure the prosperity of our community, among many other things.

One of my main goals taking office was to have more community awareness, knowledge and engagement and I am seeing that come to fruiƟon as we navigate this transiƟon and I could not be more pleased.

I would be proud to assist this new council for the end of Mayor Brooks’ term, creaƟng space for more people to become informed, and up to date with upcoming decisions so that they may properly run for a seat on council in 2026.

Council, you have a hard decision ahead of you as to how to move forward and I will support your decision whatever it may be. Serving this beauƟful city is not easy, and you are never going to be able to please everyone at once, but I have faith you will do what is best for our community.

Please, if you have any quesƟons do not hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,
Margaux Morgan
Capitola City Mayor 2023
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 2:27 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Support for Margaux Morgan
I am writing to express my support for appointing Margaux Morgan to the council to serve the remainder of Yvette Brooks term. I have known Margaux for several years, and as some of you that served with her can attest, she is a smart, thoughtful, and dedicated person, whose experience on the council and as mayor, would be invaluable now. I also realize that there may be other former council members willing to take on this role, but I really think she brings a fresh perspective, and youthful energy, that will service our community best.

Sincerely,
Steve Olson
[email protected]
831.419.6142
www.linkedin.com/in/swolson
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Agenda Report
Meeting: January 9, 2025
From: City Manager Department
Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from the regular meeting on December 12, 2024.

Background: Attached for City Council review and approval are the draft minutes from the regular meeting on December 12, 2024.

Attachments:

1. Regular Meeting Minutes 12/12
Report Prepared By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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City of Capitola
City Council Meeting Minutes
Thursday, December 12, 2024 – 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Kristen Brown
Vice Mayor: Yvette Brooks
Council Members: Joe Clarke, Margaux Morgan, Alexander Pedersen Regular Meeting of the Capitola City Council – 5:30 PM

1. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance - The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM. In attendance: Council Members Clarke, Morgan, Pedersen, Vice Mayor Brooks, and Mayor Brown.

2. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda – City Manager Goldstein requested to pull Item 6E from the Consent Calendar and advised the public that Park Avenue is closed due to necessary tree work. Police Chief Ryan thanked the City Council for their attendance at the Police Chief swearing-in ceremony and invited them to attend a swearing-in ceremony next week for promotional Police roles.

3. Additional Materials
A. Item 5E – One email received after publication of the agenda packet.

B. Item 6E - Corrected Resolution
C. Item 7C - One email received after publication of the agenda packet.

4. Oral Communications by Members of the Public
 Nicholas Brown
 Goran Klepic

5. Elections Business
A. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from the regular meeting on November 21, 2024.

Motion to adopt the November 21st City Council Meeting Minutes: Council Member Morgan
Second: Council Member Clarke
Voting Yea: Council Members Clarke, Morgan, Pedersen, Vice Mayor Brooks, Mayor Brown
B. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Outgoing Council Members and Outgoing Council Member Comments
Recommended Action: Receive comments from outgoing Council Members.

The City Manager presented the outgoing City Council Members with certificates of appreciation and flowers. The outgoing City Council Members provided comments about their experience as elected officials. The City Council shared comments thanking the outgoing members for their contributions to the City.
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C. Results of the General Municipal Election
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution confirming and approving the canvass of returns and results of the General Municipal Election, held on November 5, 2024.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 4404: Vice Mayor Brooks
Second: Council Member Clarke
Voting Yea: Council Members Clarke, Morgan, Pedersen, Vice Mayor Brooks, Mayor Brown
D. Oath-of-Office Ceremony
Recommended Action: Administer the oath of office and receive comments from newly elected Council Members.

The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Gerry Jensen and Melinda Orbach.

Council Members Jensen and Orbach provided comments upon taking their seats.

E. City Council Reorganization for 2025
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor.

Motion to appoint Joe Clarke as Vice Mayor for 2025: Council Member Jensen Second: Vice Mayor Brooks
Voting Yea: Council Members Clarke, Jensen, Orbach, Pedersen, Vice Mayor Brooks Motion to appoint Yvette Brooks as Mayor for 2025: Vice Mayor Clarke Second: Council Member Orbach
Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Orbach, Pedersen, Brooks, Vice Mayor Clarke

6. Consent Items
A. City Check Registers
Recommended Action: Approve check registers dated November 1, 2024, November 8, 2024, November 15, 2024, and November 22, 2024.

B. Interest Rate for Tenant’s Security Deposits
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution setting the interest rate for tenant’s security deposits for 2025 at zero percent (0%). (Resolution No. 4405)
C. Implementation of Transactions and Use Tax
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a preparatory agreement and administration agreement with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) relating to the passage of Measure Y; 2) adopt a resolution authorizing the examination of sales or transactions and use tax records; and 3) authorize staff to prepare and submit all required documentation to the CDTFA to implement the changes resulting from the recently approved tax measure. (Resolution Nos. 4406, 4407) D. Capitola Lifeguard Season Overview
Recommended Action: Receive a report on Capitola Lifeguard Service season statistics.

E. 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the regular meeting schedule for 2025. (Pulled from Consent Calendar by the City Manager)
F. Temporary/Hourly Employee Pay Schedule
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending the temporary/hourly employee pay schedule. (Resolution No. 4408)
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Second: Vice Mayor Clarke
Council Member Pedersen requested that staff bring back Item 6B for further discussion.

Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Orbach, Pedersen, Vice Mayor Clarke, Mayor Brooks

7. General Government / Public Hearings
A. FY 2024-2025 Salary Schedule Update
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025 salary schedule, consistent with the following employment agreements: Association of Capitola Employees, Police Officers Association, Mid-Management Employees, Confidential Employees, Police Captains, the Department Head Compensation and Benefit Plan, and the City Manager Employment Agreement.

Council Member Jensen recused himself due to a conflict of interest relating to his wife being a City employee.

Chloe Woodmansee, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the staff report.

Public Comment: None
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 4409: Council Member Pedersen Second: Council Member Orbach
Voting Yea: Council Members Orbach, Pedersen, Vice Mayor Clarke, Mayor Brooks Abstain: Council Member Jensen
B. City Council Representation on Regional Boards & City Advisory Bodies Recommended Action: Appoint City Council representatives to County and Regional Boards and City Advisory Bodies.

City Clerk Gautho presented the staff report.

Public Comment: None
Motion to make the following appointments for City Council representatives to regional groups: Vice Mayor Clarke
Second: Council Member Orbach
Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Orbach, Pedersen, Vice Mayor Clarke, Mayor Brooks
 AMBAG: Brooks, Orbach
 Capitola Safety Foundation: Clarke
 3CE Policy Board: Brooks
 CAB: Pedersen
 CJC: Clarke, Jensen
 LAFCO: Brooks
 MBUAPCD: Jensen
 Zone 5: Clarke, Orbach
 Library Financing Authority: Orbach, Clarke
 SCC Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force: Erika Senyk, Pedersen  SCC RTC: Pedersen, Clarke
 Sanitation District: Clarke, Jensen
 METRO: Orbach, Pedersen
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Motion to make the following appointments for City Council representatives to City advisory bodies: Council Member Pedersen
Second: Councilmember Jensen
Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Orbach, Pedersen, Vice Mayor Clarke, Mayor Brooks
 Art and Cultural Commission: Vice Mayor Clarke
 Commission on the Environment: Council Member Orbach
 Finance Advisory Committee: Mayor Brooks, Council Member Pedersen C. Planning Commission Appointments
Recommended Action: City Council provide a report on individual Planning Commission Appointments.

The City Council made appointments to the Planning Commission for terms expiring in December 2026 in accordance with Capitola Municipal Code Section 2.12.020.

Council Member Appointment
Brooks Courtney Christiansen
Clarke Matthew Howard
Jensen Susan Westman
Orbach Nathan Kieu
Pedersen Paul Estey
6E. 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule (pulled from Consent by the City Manager) Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the regular meeting schedule for 2025. (Resolution No. 4410)
Item 6E was pulled from Consent by the City Manager.

Motion to approve Resolution No. 4410: Council Member Orbach Second: Vice Mayor Clarke
Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Orbach, Pedersen, Vice Mayor Clarke, Mayor Brooks

8. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 6:32. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is January 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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ATTEST: Yvette Brooks, Mayor
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Julia Gautho, City Clerk
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: January 9, 2025
From: Public Works Department
Subject: Notice of Completion - City Hall Roof Restoration Recommended Action: 1) Accept as complete the City Hall Roof Restoration Project completed by American Foam Experts; 2) authorize the City Clerk to file and record a Notice of Completion; and 3) authorize the release of the contract retention of $4,902 as prescribed in the contract.

Background: The Fiscal Year 2022-23 adopted budget included a general fund allocation of $100,000 for "Minimal City Hall Maintenance." During the May 19, 2022, budget hearing, staff recommended a silicone coating system with a 10-year warranty for the City Hall Roof Restoration Project. In November 2022 construction bids were advertised based on approved plans, specifications, and construction estimate, with a project budget of $75,000. Bids were received on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, and American Foam Experts submitted the lowest bid of $58,480. The City Manager executed the agreement with American Foam Experts on November 22, 2022.

Discussion: Construction of the project began on December 5, 2022, and was completed on October 24, 2024. In January 2023, a change order totaling $10,280 was executed to cover additional roof coverage not included in the original bid. The extended timeline resulted from the need to address deficiencies caused by issues with the initial installation over multiple seasons. Staff has inspected the completed improvements and confirmed that the work complies with the approved plans and specifications.

Fiscal Impact: The total available funding for construction of the project was $75,000. Final American Foam Experts contract cost was $68,760 with the remaining funds expended on additional City Hall maintenance.

Attachments:

1. Notice of Completion
Report Prepared By: Kailash Mozumder, Public Works Project Manager Reviewed By: Jessica Kahn, Public Works Director; Julia Gautho, City Clerk Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Capitola
Public Works Department
Attn: Jessica Kahn
420 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, California 95010

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE

THIS INSTRUMENT IS BEING RECORDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF CAPITOLA NO RECORDING FEE IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §27383

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Capitola, owner of the property hereinafter described, whose address is 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, California, has caused a work of improvements more particularly described as follows:

PROJECT NAME: City Hall Roof Restoration
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Installation of a Carlisle Roof Foam and Coatings (CRFC) SeamlesSeal Ultra HSLV with 10 year warranty. To be constructed on property more particularly described as follows:

DESCRIPTION: Capitola City Hall Roof
ADDRESS: 420 Capitola Ave, Capitola CA 95010
APN: 03514135
The work of the improvement was completed by:

CONTRACTOR: American Foam Experts
ADDRESS: 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 The work of the improvements was actually completed on the 24 th day of October 2024 and accepted
by the City Council of said City on the 9
th day of January 2025.

Signature of City Clerk: _____________________________
Julia Gautho, City Clerk
The undersigned certifies that he is an officer of the City of Capitola, that he has read the foregoing Notice of Completion and knows the content thereof; and that the same is true of his own knowledge, except as to those matters which are therein stated on information or belief, and as to those matters that he believes to be true. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed at the City of Capitola, County of Santa Cruz, State of California.

Jessica Kahn
Director of Public Works
Signed: _________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: January 9, 2025
From: Finance Department
Subject: Annual and Five-Year Impact Fee Report
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 AB 1600 Report.

Background: In California, State legislation sets certain legal and procedural parameters for the charging of development impact fees. This legislation was passed as Assembly Bill (AB) 1600 by the California Legislature and is now codified as California Government Code Sections 66000 through 66023 (Mitigation Fee Act). The Mitigation Fee Act requires any local agency that imposes development impact fees to prepare an Annual and Five-Year Impact Fee Report that provides specific information about those fees (“AB 1600 Report”). The AB 1600 Report serves as both the annual and five-year report.

Capitola collects affordable housing impact fees, affordable housing in-lieu fees, tree replacement in-lieu fees, and public art fees, all of which are subject to the AB 1600 reporting requirements.

On December 20, 2024, staff published the City of Capitola’s AB 1600 Report for FY 2023-2024 in accordance with the provisions of the California Government Code Section 66006 (b) and 66001 (d). On December 30, 2024, staff amended and republished the AB 1600 Report for FY 2023-2024 to provide clarifying information.

Discussion: When new development is constructed, or an existing use is changed to a use that has additional impacts on public facilities, the City experiences increased demand for the services and facilities it provides. Impact fees are one-time contributions made by project applicants to offset the impacts that result from their project. Impact fees cannot exceed the reasonable costs to address the proportionate impacts of new development. This means applicants only pay their fair share of necessary upgrades to meet the increased demand that results from their project, and their impact fees cannot be used to address deficiencies that existed before their project. The Mitigation Fee Act regulates impact fees and requires the City to demonstrate the required nexus between the impact of the project on public facilities and the fees charged to the project applicant.

The Mitigation Fee Act imposes certain accounting and reporting requirements with respect to the fees collected. The Mitigation Fee Act also requires any local agency that imposes development impact fees to prepare an annual report and a five-year report that provides specific information about those fees which summarize the fee revenue collected, expenditures made with this fee revenue, fund balances, and plans for future expenditures based upon additional fee collection.

The attached AB 1600 Report serves both the annual and five-year requirements. Upon adoption, the AB 1600 Report will remain publicly available the City’s website. Staff will submit the AB 1600 Report to the City Council for adoption on an annual basis.

The City currently has an unexpended balance from housing impact fees, housing in-lieu fees, tree replacement fees, and public art fees.
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Housing Impact Fee: The year-end balance of Housing Impact Fee for FY 2023-24 was $74,175.

This was the first year the City received the fee, and there were no expenditures. The remaining funds are currently committed the implementation of the Housing Element.

Housing In-Lieu Fee: The year-end balance of Housing In-Lieu Fee for FY 2023-24 was $202,948.

In FY 2023-24, $201,000 was allocated toward the Pacific Cove Residential Relocation Program loan payoff. The remaining funds are currently committed to the implementation of the Housing Element.

The housing impact fee and housing in-lieu fee are deposited into the Housing Trust Fund. This special revenue fund can be utilized for the following activities:

1. Creation of new affordable units.

2. Preservation of existing affordable housing (rehabilitation).

3. Assistance with multi-family rehabilitation programs and projects.

4. Conversion of market-rate units to affordable housing units.

5. Construction of affordable accessory dwelling units.

6. Acquisition and rehabilitation of potential limited equity housing cooperatives.

7. First-time homebuyer loans.

8. Predevelopment loans/grants to assist non-profit and for-profit developers with project Feasibility studies, site acquisition and preliminary design studies for potential affordable housing projects.

Tree Replacement In-Lieu Fee: The year-end balance of tree replacement in-lieu fees for FY 2023-24 was $34,572. There were no expenditures. The remaining funds are currently committed to the planting and maintenance of trees.

Public Art Fee: The year-end balance of public art fees for FY 2023-24 was $158,505. In FY 2023- 24, $2,500 was allocated toward the Tree Stump Art Project, $1,500 was allocated toward the Begonia Festival Commemorative Sculpture, and $3,431 was allocated toward the Monterey Ave.

Railing Art Project. The remaining funds are currently committed to the Begonia Festival Commemorative Project, the Monterey Avenue Railing Project, and other future public art projects.

Fiscal Impact: The acceptance of this report has no fiscal impact.

Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. AB 1600 Report
Report Prepared By: Jim Malberg, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk, Sam Zutler, City Attorney Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPITOLA

ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT FEE IMPACT REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66001 AND 66006
WHEREAS, the City of Capitola imposes development fees that are subject to the Mitigation Fee Act (Gov. Code §§ 66000 et seq.): the Housing Impact Fee, the Housing In-Lieu Fee, the Tree InLieu Fee, and Public Art Fee (collectively Impact Fees); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66006, the City is required to prepare an annual report regarding the collection and use of the Impact Fees within 180 days after the close of each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66001, the City is required to make findings with respect to any unexpended Impact Fee funds every fifth fiscal year following the first deposit into the Impact Fee accounts; and
WHEREAS, Staff has prepared the City of Capitola Annual and Five-Year Impact Fee Report also known as the Assembly Bill (AB) 1600 Report (Exhibit A), and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the AB 1600 Report satisfies the reporting requirements stated in Government Code sections 66001 AND 66006; and
WHEREAS, notice was provided to the extent required by Government Code section 66006; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 66006(b)(2), the AB 1600 Report has been made available to the public not less than fifteen (15) days from the date of the next regularly scheduled public meeting. The report has been available for public review at the Clerk’s office and on the City’s website since December 20, 2024 and revised on December 30, 2024; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Capitola that the forgoing recitals are true and correct.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find and adopt as follows:

1. In accordance with Government Code Section 66000 et seq., the City has conducted an annual and five-year review of its Impact Fees and capital infrastructure programs and the Council has reviewed the AB 1600 Report for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is hereby accepted and adopted as the report required pursuant to Government Code sections 66001 and 66006.

2. The funds have been and shall be used for the purposes stated in said report and are necessary to mitigate impacts resulting from development in the City and there is a reasonable relationship between the use of the fees and the type of development project upon which the fee is imposed.

Section 1. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Capitola on the 9
th day of January 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Yvette Brooks, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julia Gautho, City Clerk
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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
In California, State legislation sets certain legal and procedural parameters for the charging of development impact fees. This legislation was passed as AB1600 by the California Legislature and is now codified as California Government Code Sections 66000 et. seq. (“Mitigation Fee Act”). This State law went into effect on January 1, 1989.

R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r D e v e l o p m e n t I m p a c t F e e R e p o r t i n g The Mitigation Fee Act imposes certain accounting and reporting requirements with respect to the fees collected. The fees must be deposited in special accounts to avoid comingling the fees with the City’s other revenues or funds. Interest on each development fee fund or account must be credited to that fund or account and used only for those purposes for which the fees were collected.

The Mitigation Fee Act also requires any local agency that imposes development impact fees to prepare an Annual Report on Development Impact Fees (“Report”), containing annual findings and five-year findings that provide specific information about those fees. This Report serves both of those functions and has been prepared for the City of Capitola for the fiscal year (FY) ended June 30, 2024, in accordance with the provisions of the California Government Code Section 66006 (b) and 66001 (d).

Annual Findings
California Government Code Section 66006 (b) requires each local agency that imposes Development Impact Fees under the Mitigation Fee Act to prepare annual findings providing specific information about those fees for the previous fiscal year. Specifically, Section 66006 (b) requires that for each separate fund, the local agency shall make available to the public the information shown below for the most recent fiscal year.
 66006 (b) (1) (A): A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.  66006 (b) (1) (B): The amount of the fees.
 66006 (b) (1) (C): The beginning (July 1) and ending (June 30) balance of a particular impact fee fund.  66006 (b) (1) (D): The amount of the fees collected, and interest earned by fund.  66006 (b) (1) (E): An identification of each public improvement upon which fees were expended and the amount of expenditures on each improvement including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
 66006 (b) (1) (F): An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and an identification of each public improvement identified in a previous report and whether construction began on the approximate date noted in the previous report.
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 66006 (b) (1) (G): A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including the public improvement on which the transferred or loaned fees will be expended; and, in the case of an interfund loan, the terms of the loan, including the repayment schedule for the loan, and the rate of interest that the account or fund will receive on the loan.  66006 (b) (1) (H): A summary of any refunds made, and their respective amount, due to sufficient funds being collected to complete financing of scheduled public improvements and the amount of reallocation of funds made due to administrative costs of refunding unexpended revenues exceeding the amount to be refunded.

Five-Year Findings
California Government Code Section 66001 (d) (1) requires the local agency make of the following findings every fifth year with respect to that portion of the account remaining unexpended, whether encumbered to a specific project or remaining unencumbered in an impact fee fund.  66001 (d) (1) (A): Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put.  66001 (d) (1) (B): Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and purpose for which it is charged.
 66001 (d) (1) (C): Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements.
 66001 (d) (1) (D): Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.

State law requires the City to prepare and make available to the public the above information within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year. The City Council must review the Report at a regularly scheduled public meeting not less than fifteen days after the information is made available to the public. This report was filed with the City Clerk’s office and available for public review on December 20, 2024. 140
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D e s c r i p t i o n o f I m p a c t F e e P r o g r a m s 66006(b)(1)(A) and 66013(d)(1)
The City has 5 development impact fee programs.

1. Affordable Housing Impact Fee (CMC 18.05). Housing development projects creating less than seven for-sale housing units pay an affordable housing impact fee that is used to provide assistance for production of affordable housing units, acquisition of at-risk units, or rehabilitation of affordable housing units for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households.

2. Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee (CMC 18.02). Residential development projects that are subject to the City’s affordable housing inclusionary requirements may elect to pay affordable housing inlieu fees, rather than produce the required inclusionary units on site in accordance with the City’s requirements. Affordable housing in-lieu fees are used to assist in the construction of new or the rehabilitation of existing affordable housing units.

3. Tree In-Lieu Fee (CMC 12.12.190). The Tree In-Lieu fee is a fee that the City imposes on residential and non-residential development in-lieu of planting required trees. The purpose of this fee is to fund the community tree and forest management account, measured by the number of trees required to be planted, to maintain and plant trees for the need created when trees are removed.

4. Public Art Fee (CMC 2.58). Eligible private and public construction projects are subject to fee for public art. The City of Capitola wishes to enhance the cultural and aesthetic environment of the city, to encourage creativity, the appreciation of the arts and our cultural heritage. Through the establishment of a program of public art funded by eligible development projects, the city will promote the general welfare through balancing the community’s physical growth and revitalization with its cultural and artistic resources.
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C u r r e n t I m p a c t F e e S c h e d u l e s
66006(b)(1)(B)
Affordable Housing Impact Fee
The Affordable Housing Impact Fee in effect during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, are presented below in Table 1.

Table 1 Affordable Housing Impact Fee
Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee
The Affordable Housing in-Lieu Fee in effect during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, are presented below in Table 2.

Table 2 Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee
For sale housing development of six or less units $25 per square foot Rental multi-family $6 per square foot
Addition to housing units of 50% or more $2.50 per square foot For sale housing developments of two to six units $25 per square foot For sale housing development of seven or more units Total Units # Units # Units Built
7 1 $0
8-13 1 Total # units minus 7 @ $25
Square foot
14 2 $0
15-20 2 Total # units minus 14 @
$25 Square foot
21 3 $0
22-27 3 Total # units minus 21 @
$25 Square foot
28 4 $0
Rental Multi-Family $6 per square foot
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Tree In-Lieu Fee
The Tree In-Lieu Fee in effect during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, are presented below in Table 3.

Table 3 Tree In-Lieu Fee
Tree replacement in-lieu fee $600 per tree
Public Art Fee
The Public Art Fee in effect during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, are presented below in Table 5.

Table 4 Public Art Fee
Eligible Private Development Project 1% of total building permit valuation Eligible Public Project 2% of total project budget
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Table 5. Annual Financial Summary
Statement of Affordable Housing Fee Program
Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
This was the first year that the City received Affordable Housing Impact fees and therefore no expenditures were incurred.

Description FY 2023/24

REVENUES
Fees $ 74,175
Interest 0
Total Revenues $ 74,175
Interfund Transfers $0
Interfund Loans Interest rate of loan: 0% $0
Refunds $0
EXPENDITURES -- Capital Improvements Amount Percent
None $0 0%
Total Expenditures $0

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES $ 74,175
Fund Balance, Beginning of the Year $0
Fund Balance, End of Year $ 74,175
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Table 6. Annual Financial Summary
Statement of Affordable Housing In-Lieu Program
Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
The Pacific Cove Resident Relocation Program loan with an outstanding balance of $670,000 was paid off during the fiscal year. Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees in the amount of $201,000, representing 30% of the outstanding balance, were combined with $469,000 of general funds to retire the loan.

Description FY 2023/24

REVENUES
Fees $ 4,013
Interest $ 17,599
Total Revenues $ 21,612
Interfund Transfers $ 201,000
Interfund Loans Interest rate of loan: 0% $0
Refunds $0
EXPENDITURES -- Capital Improvements Amount Percent
Pacific Cove Resident Relocation Program $201,000 30%
Total Expenditures $ 201,000

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES ($ 179,388)
Fund Balance, Beginning of the Year $ 382,336
Fund Balance, End of Year $ 202,948
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Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
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Table 7. Annual Financial Summary
Statement of Tree In-Lieu Fee Program
Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
During fiscal year 2023-24 the City utilized $2,500 for the tree supply program and $8,615 towards tree planting and maintenance on City property. The remaining $27,885 programed towards tree planting and maintenance is anticipated to be spent during fiscal year 2024-25.

Description FY 2023/24

REVENUES
Fees $ 7,200
Interest $0
Total Revenues $ 7,200
Interfund Transfers $0
Interfund Loans Interest rate of loan: 0% $0
Refunds $0
EXPENDITURES -- Capital Improvements Amount Percent
Tree Supply Program $2,500 100%
Tree planting & Maintenance $8,615 100%
Total Expenditures $ 11,115

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES ($ 3,915)
Fund Balance, Beginning of the Year $ 38,442
Fund Balance, End of Year $ 34,527
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Table 8. Annual Financial Summary
Statement of Public Art Fee
Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
Description FY 2023/24

REVENUES
Fees $ 0
Interest $ 0
Total Revenues $ 0
Interfund Transfers $0
Interfund Loans Interest rate of loan: 0% $0
Refunds $0
EXPENDITURES -- Capital Improvements Amount Percent
Tree Stump Art $2,500 100%
Begonia Festival Commemorative Art $1,500 65.5%
Monterey Ave. Railing $3,431 100%
Total Expenditures $ 7,731

REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES ($ 7,731)
Fund Balance, Beginning of the Year $ 166,236
Fund Balance, End of Year $ 158,505
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Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Page | 10

FIVE-YEAR REPORT AND FINDINGS
California Government Code Section 66001(d)(1) requires the City to make findings every fifth year with respect to that portion of each impact fee account that remains unexpended, whether encumbered to a specific project or remaining unencumbered in an impact fee fund. As of June 30, 20244, 5 funds have unexpended balances totaling $471,355. Therefore, the City is reporting the following findings relating to each of the fee programs.
 66001(d)(1)(A): Identify the purpose to which the fee is to be put.  66001(d)(1)(B): Demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and purpose for which it is charged.
 66001(d)(1)(C): Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing in incomplete improvements.
 66001(d)(1)(D): Designate the approximate dates on which the funding is expected to be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.
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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Page | 11
A f f o r d a b l e H o u s i n g I m p a c t F e e
 The purpose of the Affordable Housing Impact Fee is to mitigate the impact of new development on the need for affordable housing infrastructure and facilities and to provide affordable housing to serve new growth as the City’s population increases.  There is a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged because the fee does not exceed the reasonable costs of meeting the demand for affordable housing generated by new housing development projects.
 There is an unexpended balance in the Affordable Housing Impact Fee fund, which is expected to be used to fund improvements to housing stock, which will provide affordable housing for Capitola residents.
 The estimated timing and cost of the project are shown below. This project is expected to begin in FY 2024/25. The balance of the project costs is expected to be funded with grants and other revenue.

Table 9: Affordable Housing Impact Fee Project Identification Project Name Estimated
Start Year
Total
Project
Cost
% Funded
with Impact
Fee Revenue
Amount
funded with
Impact Fee
Revenue
Amount
funded with
other
sources
Other
Sources
First time
home buyer
down payment
assistance
2024/2025 $153,123 48% $74,175 $78,948 Affordable
Housing
In-Lieu
Fee
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A f f o r d a b l e H o u s i n g I n - L i e u F e e
 The purpose of the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee is to mitigate the impact of new development on the need for affordable housing infrastructure and facilities and to maintain existing and provide new affordable housing to serve new growth as the City’s population increases.  There is a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged because the fee does not exceed the reasonable costs of meeting the demand for affordable housing generated by new housing development projects.
 There is an unexpended balance in the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee fund, which is expected to be used to fund improvements to housing stock, which will provide affordable housing for Capitola residents.
 The estimated timing and cost of the project are shown below. This project is expected to begin in FY 2024/25. The balance of the project costs is expected to be funded with grants and other revenue.

Table 10: Affordable Housing Impact Fee Project Identification Project Name Estimated
Start Year
Total
Project Cost
% Funded
with Impact
Fee Revenue
Amount
funded with
Impact Fee
Revenue
Amount
funded
with
other
sources
Other
Sources
First time home
buyer down
payment
assistance
2024/2025 $153,123 52% $78,948 $74,145 Affordable
Housing
Impact
Fee
Housing
Element
Implementation
2025/2026 $124,000 100% $124,000 $0
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Page | 13
T r e e I n -L i e u F e e
 The purpose of the Tree In-Lieu Fee is to mitigate the impact of tree removals to accommodate development in the City.
 There is a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged because the fee does not exceed the reasonable costs of meeting the demand for replacing trees removed by new development projects.
 There is an unexpended balance in the Tree In-Lieu Fee fund, which is expected to be used to fund the planting and maintenance of trees.
 The estimated timing and cost of the project are shown below. This project began in FY 2023/2024. The balance of the project costs is expected to be funded with grants and other revenue.

Table 11: Tree In-Lieu Fee Project Identification
Project Name Estimated Start
Year
Total Project Cost % Funded with
Impact Fee
Revenue
Amount funded
with Impact Fee
Revenue
Tree planting and
maintenance on
City property
2024/2025 $32,027 100% $32,027
Tree Supply
Program
2024/2025 $2,500 100% $2,500
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P u b l i c A r t F e e
 The purpose of the Public Art Fee is to enhance the cultural and aesthetic environment of the city, to encourage creativity, the appreciation of the arts and our cultural heritage.  There is a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged because the fee does not exceed the reasonable costs of mitigating new developments’ impact on public art projects.
 There is an unexpended balance in the Public Art fund, which is expected to be used to fund future public art projects.
 The estimated timing and cost of the project are shown below. These projects began in FY 2023/2024. The balance of the project costs is expected to be funded with grants and other revenue.
 Table 12: Public Art Fee Project Identification
Project Name Estimated
Start Year
Total
Project
Cost
% Funded with
Impact Fee
Revenue
Amount funded
with Impact Fee
Revenue
Amount
funded
with other
sources
Other
Sources
Begonia Festival
Commemorative
Project
2023/2024 $58,000 65.5% $38,000 $20,000 General
Fund
Monterey
Avenue Railing
Project
2023/2024 $55,000 100% $55,000 $0
Future Public
Art
2025/2026 $65,505 100% 65,505 $0
C a p i t o l a M u n i c i p a l C o d e C h a p t e r 2 . 5 6 – A r t a n d C u l t u r a l C o m m i s s i o n s t a t e s t h a t t h e A r t & C u l t u r a l C o m m i s s i o n s h a l l a d v i s e t h e C i t y C o u n c i l o n t h e a l l o c a t i o n o f p u b l i c f u n d s f o r t h e s u p p o r t & e n c o u r a g e m e n t o f p u b l i c a r t . I n J a n u a r y 2 0 2 5 n e w A r t & C u l t u r a l C o m m i s s i o n a i r e s w i l l b e a p p o i n t e d t o d e v e l o p t h e p u b l i c a r t p r o g r a m f o r t h e r e m a i n i n g $ 6 5 , 5 0 5 i n t h e p u b l i c a r t f u n d .
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: January 9, 2025
From: Police Department
Subject: The Monte Foundation Fireworks 2025
Recommended Action: That the City Council 1) consider whether to support the continuation of the Monte Foundation Fireworks Show tentatively scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025; and 2) if the Council supports continuation, direct staff to coordinate with the Monte Foundation to obtain the required Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the event.

Background: The Monte Foundation has funded an annual charity Fireworks Show since the mid-1990s.

In 2015 the event was moved from Seacliff State Beach to the City of Capitola. The Monte Foundation has raised money for the McGregor Skate Park, the children’s wing of the Capitola Library, resurfacing the tennis courts at Jade Street Park, and most recently, resurfacing the bike pump track at McGregor.

The event has been scheduled for a Sunday night in October, to attempt to focus the show on local Capitola residents and the broader Santa Cruz County community. The Capitola Police Department has managed the event by closing roads and ensuring community safety. The fireworks are launched from Capitola Wharf; other possible launch options have been evaluated, but none have been determined feasible. The Police Department estimates the event attracts 10,000 attendees each year, with increases in recent years.

Overall community feedback consistently highlights the event as a valued and unifying experience that promotes civic pride based on overwhelming attendance. However, the City also receives several complaints about the event each year.

The Monte Foundation contracts with Zamboni Fireworks to put on the fireworks display. The Capitola Wharf is closed to the public 16 hours before the event for safety checks and fireworks set up. “No Parking” signs are posted in the area 72 hours before the event and messaging is provided to the public that the Wharf is closed the day of the event. A permit for the event is also issued by the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County and Central Fire personnel are present for the duration of the event, along with the Coast Guard.

The City’s permit requires the Monte Foundation to provide additional garbage containers and recycling bins for the event. The event organizers also coordinate with Save Our Shores to conduct clean-up for the event on the Wharf and surrounding area, as well as a one-day beach cleanup following the event.

The Coastal Commission regulates events over coastal waters and previously issued a five-year Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the fireworks show, which expired in 2024. A new permit will be required for the 2025 event.

Discussion: The continuation of the Monte Foundation Fireworks Show is an important consideration for the community, as the event has become a Capitola tradition. There has been ongoing discussion about the potential for exploring alternative forms of the event, including the possibility of a drone and/or hybrid show. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the event’s impact on surrounding neighborhoods, particularly regarding noise and environmental factors. These considerations will play a role in the permitting process moving forward.
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Staff has reached out to the Monte Foundation to discuss the potential for a drone or hybrid show. Based on the event coordinator’s prior experience with drone shows, the Monte Foundation does not believe that this is a feasible option due to the possibility of high winds, among other factors.

Based on recent experiences in other jurisdictions, securing a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for a fireworks display of this nature is expected to be a more complex process than in the past, requiring a detailed alternatives analysis conducted by a reputable firm. The key components of this analysis include:
 Alternative Locations: Evaluating other potential venues for the event.  Alternative Media: Exploring environmentally friendly alternatives, such as drone light shows, to replace traditional fireworks.
 Environmental Impact Analysis: Assessing potential impacts on wildlife, noise levels, and the surrounding environment, along with proposed mitigation measures.  Community Support: Demonstrating strong public backing for the event.  Public Agency Accountability: While the Monte Foundation has traditionally organized this event, based on recent hearings regarding fireworks displays over the ocean, the Coastal Commission appears to be strongly favoring issuing these permits directly to public agencies. If the City is willing to take a lead role in obtaining permits for the fireworks, preparation must begin immediately to maximize the chances of approval for the 2025 event, though securing the permit is not guaranteed.

Fiscal Impact: All costs related to the event, including permit fees and expenses for the required alternatives analysis, will be borne by the Monte Foundation. The Monte Foundation will also be responsible for all permit costs with other agencies. Funds raised by the Monte Foundation will be donated to benefit youth in the community.

Attachments:

1. 2024 Monte Foundation Fireworks Major Special Event Permit

2. Staff Agenda Report from 2014
Report Prepared By: Sarah Ryan, Chief of Police
Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk, Jessica Kahn, Public Works Director, Katie Herlihy, Community Development Director
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT
MEETING OF MAY 22, 2014
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: APPROVE A FIREWORKS SHOW BY THE MONTE FOUNDATION IN THE CAPITOLA

VILLAGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE MCGREGOR DRIVE SKATE PARK __________________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1) Approve a fireworks show on October 16, 2014, in the Capitola Village by the Monte Foundation; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to issue a special event permit.

BACKGROUND: The Rudolph Monte Foundation (Foundation) is well known for the annual Monte Foundation Fireworks Show (Show) at Seacliff State Beach which raised funds for local schools and nonprofits. In 2013 the show was cancelled after 18 years due to the high cost to put on the show at the state beach. The event would raise money by having the schools sell tickets and have booths at the event to sell food.

The Foundation still has a desire to find an avenue to raise money for youth activities while providing an opportunity for the community to come together for an evening of fun. In so doing, the Foundation has approached the City with a fundraising plan for the McGregor Property.

DISCUSSION: The Foundation has been putting on the fireworks show at Seacliff State beach for 18 years. This event has raised over 4 million dollars for schools and youth groups since its inception.

The financial cost of producing the show which included highway exit closures, California Highway Patrol staff, State Parks and County Sherrifs personnel and the extensive permitting process through the State, County and Coastal Commission forced an end to the event.

The Foundation would like to partner with the City to produce the fireworks show in Capitola. The event would be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014, in the Capitola Village. Fireworks would be shot from either a barge or from the wharf depending upon the availability of either location. The show would be free to all attendees. Funds will be raised through a surcharge by participating local businesses, and donations will go to the City to fund the skate park element at McGregor Park.

It is anticipated the Village area will remain open until just prior to the start of the show then would be closed to vehicle traffic for the duration of the show, for approximately one to one and a half hours.

Vehicles may exit the Esplanade, but vehicle access into the area will be stopped. The Depot Hill neighborhood would be closed to non-resident vehicle traffic earlier in the evening. All vehicle traffic into the Village will be closed one-half hour prior to the show to prevent cars from stopping in the middle of the road to watch the show and to prevent emergency accesses from being blocked. The Police Department may also consider closing Park Avenue 15 to 20 minutes prior to the show to prevent cars from stopping in the middle of the road to watch the show. All other areas will remain open to vehicle traffic.

The Foundation would be responsible for obtaining all the necessary permits from the state and working with the City on an implementation plan and special event permit.

FISCAL IMPACT: The costs associated with the event will be paid for through the special event permit process by the Monte Foundation. The Foundation will also be responsible for all permit costs with other agencies. Funds raised by the Foundation will be donated to the skate park element at McGregor Park.

ATTACHMENT: None
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Monte
Foundation
Fireworks 2025
City Council
January 9, 2025
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Recommended
Action

1. Determine whether to support
the continuation of the Monte
Foundation Fireworks Show,
tentatively scheduled for
October 12, 2025

2. If supported, direct Staff to:
• Coordinate with Monte
Foundation.
• Obtain required Coastal
Development Permit (CDP)
for event.
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Background
• Event Established: Mid-1990s,
Seacliff State Beach
• Moved to Capitola: 2015
• Scheduled during Fall to promote
local attendance
• Beneficiaries:
• McGregor Skate Park
• Capitola Library children’s wing
• Jade Street Park tennis court
• McGregor bike pump track
• Total funding to date
approximately $300k
• Attendance: Approximately 10,000
annually, with increasing trends
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Event
Management
• Lead Organizer: Monte Foundation
contracts Zamboni Fireworks
• Launch Location: Capitola Wharf
• Road Closures: Managed by CPD
• Safety Coordination:
• Wharf closed 16 hours prior
• No parking 72 hours prior
• CFD permit required; personnel
present
• Coast Guard coordination
• Cleanup Efforts:
• Additional garbage/recycling
bins
• Save Our Shores post event
cleanups
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Coastal
Development
Permit & Key
Considerations
• CDP Requirement: Coastal
Commission mandates CDP for
events over coastal waters
• Previous Permit: Expired in 2024;
new permit required
• New Permit Needs:
• Analysis of alternative
locations/media (e.g., drone
shows)
• Environmental impact analysis
(noise, wildlife, etc.)
• Demonstration of community
support
• Public agency involvement
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Discussion &
Alternatives
• Community Tradition
• Concerns: Noise and
environmental concerns
• Alternatives Explored:
• Drone Shows: Limited
feasibility (wind factors)
• Hybrid Shows: Further
exploration needed
• Permit Complexity: Significant
effort required; additional
permits needed from MBNMS,
Central Fire, and Coast Guard
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Fiscal
Impact
• Monte Foundation Costs
• Permit fees and consultants
• Other agency permits
• Special event fees (PD and
PW staff time)
• City Costs
• Staff time for permits from
other agencies
• Fundraising Proceeds:

Donations benefit youth-focused
community projects
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Next Steps
• Council Decision: Support
continuation of the event or
explore alternatives
• If Approved:

1. Begin CDP application
process

2. Collaborate with the Monte
Foundation on requirements

3. Ensure alignment with all
agency regulations
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Recommended Action
1) Consider whether to support the
continuation of the Monte Foundation
Fireworks Show tentatively scheduled for
Sunday, October 12, 2025; and if the
Council supports continuation
2) Direct staff to coordinate with the Monte
Foundation to obtain the required Coastal
Development Permit (CDP) for the event.
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: January 9, 2025
From: City Manager’s Department
Subject: Process to Fill Vacant Council Seat
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council discuss the options to fill the vacant City Council position left by Mayor Yvette Brooks, and either 1) direct staff to prepare documentation to call for a special election or 2) outline an appointment process to fill the vacancy.

Background: On January 3rd, Mayor Yvette Brooks announced her resignation from the City Council effective January 15, 2025. The requirements to fill a vacancy on the City Council are defined by Government Code Section 36512; this staff report is intended to outline these options for the Council's consideration.

Section 36512(b) states if a vacancy occurs in an elective office, the Council shall, within 60 days from the commencement of the vacancy, either call a special election to fill the vacancy or fill the vacancy by appointment.

If the Council should choose to hold a special election, the special election is required to be held at the next regularly established election date not less than 114 days from the call of the special election. If a regularly established election date is not within 114 days from the call of the special election, the Council may hold a special election at any time. The person elected to fill a vacancy holds the office for the unexpired term of the former incumbent.

If the Council fills the vacancy by appointment, the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve out the unexpired term of Mayor Brook’s seat, until December 2026, pursuant to Section 36512(b)(2)(B). In order to be appointed to fill the vacancy, the person being appointed must be a Capitola resident, a registered voter within the City of Capitola, and at least 18 years of age.

Discussion: The two options available to fill the vacancy are to hold a special election or for the City Council to make an appointment to fill the vacancy and serve the remainder of the term (December 2026).

If directed, staff will determine estimated election costs and return to Council with a budget amendment and documentation to call for the special election.

There are no statutory requirements that define a specific process for how the Council may decide to appoint the successor. The following are a few of the processes that have been used in other cities:
 Accepting applications/letters of interest from the public for a period of time decided upon by the City Council and interviewing applicants in an open session before voting for the appointment  Selecting the individual who received the next highest number of votes below the candidates most recently elected to the Council in the most recent election  Allowing Council Members to nominate candidates to the full Council, which votes on the appointment.

The Council must either appoint a successor to the vacant seat or call a special election no later than 60 days from the commencement of the vacancy, pursuant to Government Code Section 36512 (b). This appointment deadline is March 16, 2025 following the commencement of the vacancy on January 15, 2025.

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direct staff to prepare documentation for such an election, staff would work with the County Clerk to determine estimated election costs and prepare a budget amendment.

Report Prepared By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Reviewed By: Samantha Zutler, City Attorney
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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Background
 Government Code 36512 defines how to fill a
vacancy on the City Council
 Special Election; or
 Appointment
 Council must either appoint a successor to vacant
seat or call a special election no later than 60 days
from commencement of vacancy, pursuant to
Government Code Section 36512 (b).
 March 13th
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Background
 Person who fills vacancy will serve through December
2026
 Must meet requirements of regularly elected officials  Resident of Capitola
 Registered voter
 18 years of age
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Special Election
 Special Election can be held at any time
(<114 days from regular election)
 Cost: $49,189 to $56,216
 If Council wishes to call Special Election, staff
will return with required resolutions and a
budget amendment
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Appointment
 No statutory requirements define a specific process
for how to appoint a successor. Majority vote
 Examples:
 Applications from public, optional interviews,
appointment
 Selecting individual with next highest # of votes from most recent election
 Nomination of candidates, full Council to vote on
appointment
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Recommended Action
 Staff recommends the City Council discuss the
options to fill the vacant City Council position
left by Mayor Yvette Brooks, and either 1)
direct staff to prepare documentation to call
for a special election or 2) outline an
appointment process to fill the vacancy.
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: January 9, 2024
From: City Manager’s Department
Subject: City Council Reorganization for 2025
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor.

Background: With the resignation of Mayor Brooks, the City Council should select a new mayor and vicemayor by motion.

Capitola Municipal Code Section 2.04.150 states that each year, the City Council shall select a mayor and vice mayor. During years with a general election, such selection shall be made at the meeting during which election results are certified.

California Government Code Section 36802 defines the roles of the Mayor and Vice Mayor (Mayor Pro Tempore): “The mayor shall preside at the meetings of the council. If he or she is absent or unable to act, the mayor pro tempore shall serve until the mayor returns or is able to act. The mayor pro tempore has all of the powers and duties of the mayor.”
Fiscal Impact: None.

Report Prepared By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: January 9, 2025
From: City Manager Department
Subject: City Council Representation on Regional Boards & City Advisory Bodies
Recommended Action: Review nominations for City Council representatives on regional boards for the City Selection Committee meeting on January 27, 2025.

Background: City Council Members sit on several County and Multi-Jurisdiction boards, of which certain appointments need to be reviewed and updated. With the resignation of Mayor Brooks, the City Council will need to review the following nominations for appointment to regional boards and committees. These nominations will be brought to the City Selection Committee meeting on January 27, 2025. Staff will return to the City Council with a comprehensive review of all vacancies created by Mayor Brooks resignation once the City Council vacancy is filled.

Attachment 1 lists the current County and Regional Board appointments, expiration dates, and groups that will be requiring appointments due to the City Council vacancy.

Discussion: Staff recommends Council review the following nominations for appointment to regional boards and committees before the City Selection Committee meeting on January 27, 2025.

Table 1: County/Multi-County and Regional Boards
Name of Board – Meeting
Information
Capitola Representative(s) Action Required
Central Coast Community Energy
Policy Board
(Meets: Meeting dates are variable,
virtual option in SC County)
Shared seat with Scotts Valley, Chosen
by City Selection, No Term Limits. Terms
last 2 years.

Yvette Brooks (Nomination Dec. 24,
as non-voting representative)
Optional. City Council may
nominate a member for City
Selection appointment as
non-voting member on Jan.
27, however voting position
is scheduled to rotate to
Scotts Valley
LAFCO (Local Agency Formation
Commission) ▲ ♦
(Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month
except for July, at 9 AM in the County
Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701
Ocean Street, Santa Cruz)
Share voting seat with Scotts Valley. Exofficio when not holding voting seat. 2- year terms. Capitola reassume voting
seat Jan 2025,
Yvette Brooks (Nomination Dec. 24)
Yes, nominate Councilmember
for City Selection appointment
on Jan. 27
Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution
Control District (MBUAPCD)▲
(Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each
month at 1:30 PM at the District Office:
24580 Silver Cloud Ct., Monterey)
Chosen by Selection Committee, rotates
between all cities in County. Council
should review and recommend every 2
years.

Gerry Jensen (Nomination Dec. 24)
No, Councilmember Jensen is
current nominee
Fiscal Impact: None.
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Attachments:

1. County and Regional Board Appointments
Report Prepared By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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2025 COUNTY/MULTI-COUNTY BOARDS

CAPITOLA REPRESENTATIVES LIST
Name of Board – Meeting
Information
Capitola Representative(s) Action Required
Advisory Council of the Area
Agency on Aging -Seniors
Council of Santa Cruz & San
Benito Counties
(Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each
month except for August and
December, at 10 AM in Aptos)
No Alternate, No Term Limits.

Recommended to review appts.
every 2 years.
 Yvette Brooks (Appt. Jan. 24)
Yes, due to resignation of
Mayor Brooks.

Arts Council Santa Cruz County
(Meeting dates are variable;
Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 PM)
Not a dedicated Capitola seat
No Alternate. No Term Limits
 Roy Johnson (A&C) (Appt.

Jan. 24)
No
Association of Monterey Bay
Area Governments (AMBAG)
▲ ♦
(Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each
month at 6 PM in Monterey)
No Term Limits. Recommended to
review appts. every 2 years.
  Yvette Brooks (Appt. Dec.
24)
 Melinda Orbach (Alternate)
Yes, due to resignation of
Mayor Brooks.

Bicycle Advisory Committee of
the SCCRTC
(Santa Cruz County Regional
Transportation Commission)
2-year term, expires 2025
 Paula Bradley (Appt. Feb. 24)
Recruited through RTC, City Council
reviews applications and provides
nomination.

No
Capitola Community Safety
Foundation
No Alternate, No Term Limits, no
fixed term
 Joe Clarke (Appt. Dec. 24)
No.

Councilmember Jensen
currently serves on the
Foundation Board in a
personal capacity.

Central Coast Community
Energy Policy Board
(Meets: Meeting dates are variable,
virtual option in SC County)
Shared seat with Scotts Valley,
Chosen by City Selection, No Term
Limits. Terms last 2 years.
 Yvette Brooks (Appt. Dec. 22)
 Vacant (Alternate)
Yes, City Council may
nominate a member for City
Selection appointment on
Jan. 27
Community Action Board of
Santa Cruz County
(Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each
month at 6:15 PM)
2-year terms
 Alexander Pedersen (Appt.
2024)
The City Council may
choose to appoint a
member of the public to this
body.

Community Television of Santa
Cruz County Board of Directors
(Meets: Monthly at 5:30 PM)
 Chloe Woodmansee,
Assistant to the City Manager
No
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2024 COUNTY/MULTI-COUNTY BOARDS CAPITOLA REPRESENTATIVES 2 Criminal Justice Council of Santa
Cruz County ♦
(Meets: Quarterly at 3 PM)
2 seats, 1 Council and 1 Council, CM,
or ACM
Review following seating of new
Council
 Joe Clarke (Appt. Dec 24)
 Gerry Jensen (Appt. Dec 24)
No.

LAFCO (Local Agency
Formation Commission) ▲ ♦
(Meets: 1st Wednesday of each
month except for July, at 9 AM in
the County Board of Supervisors
Chambers, 701 Ocean Street,
Santa Cruz)
Share voting seat with Scotts Valley.

Ex-officio when not holding voting
seat. 2-year terms. Capitola
reassume voting seat Jan 2025,
 Yvette Brooks (Appt. 2024)
currently ex-officio
Yes, nominate
Councilmember for City
Selection appointment on
Jan. 27
League of California Cities
(Meets: Monterey Bay Division
meets on the 1st Monday of every
other month at 7 PM at various
locations.)
Open to All Council Members No
Monterey Bay Unified Air
Pollution Control District
(MBUAPCD)▲
(Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each
month at 1:30 PM at the District
Office: 24580 Silver Cloud Ct.,
Monterey)
Chosen by Selection Committee,
rotates between all cities in County.

Council should review and
recommend every 2 years.
 Gerry Jensen (Nomination
Dec. 24)
Yes, nominate
Councilmember for City
Selection appointment on
Jan. 27
Santa Cruz County Children’s
Network
(Meets five times a year at noon in
the County Office of Education)
No Term Limits. Council should
review and recommend every 2
years.
 Yvette Brooks (Appt. 2019)
Yes, due to resignation of
Mayor Brooks.

Santa Cruz County Conference
& Visitors Council
(Meets: Last Wednesday at 3:00 PM
every other month except for
November when meeting is TBD, at
Goodwill Industries, 350 Encinal
Street, Santa Cruz)
Chosen by City Selection Committee,
rotates between Cap, Wat, SV. Council
should review and recommend every 2
years.

Not currently Capitola
No.
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2024 COUNTY/MULTI-COUNTY BOARDS CAPITOLA REPRESENTATIVES 3 Santa Cruz County Flood
Control & Water
Conservation District, Zone 5
▲ ♦
(Meets: Quarterly on the 4th
Tuesday at 10 AM in the County
Board of Supervisors Chambers,
701 Ocean Street)
Council to review appointments
annually
 Joe Clarke (Appt. Dec. 24)
 Melinda Orbach (Alternate)
No.

Santa Cruz County Hazardous
Materials Advisory Commission
(Meets: 4th Wednesday of every
other month at 9 AM at Capitola
City Hall Community Room)
Four-year term expires in April 2027
 Nicholas Brown (Appt. Apr.
23)

No
Santa Cruz County Library
Financing Authority ♦
(Meets: Semi-annually, in January
and June, Main Library)
Council to review appointments
annually
 Melinda Orbach (Appt. Dec.
24)
 Joe Clarke (Alternate)
No.

Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Library Advisory Commission
(Meets: Monday evenings, various
branches)
4-year term, expires March 2027
 Mike Termini (Appt. Jan. 23)
Recruited through Library, City
Council reviews applications and
provides appointment.

No
Santa Cruz Public Libraries Joint
Powers Authority Board ▲
(LJPA)
(Meets: 1st Monday of each month
at 7:30 PM at the Main Library
Community Room)
City Manager is appointed by JPA
 Jamie Goldstein
No
Santa Cruz County Integrated
Waste Management Local Task
Force
(Meets: Quarterly)
 Erika Senyk (Appt. Dec. 24)
 Alexander Pedersen
(Alternate)
No.

Santa Cruz County Regional
Transportation Commission
(SCCRTC) ▲ ■
(Meets: 1st Thursday of each
month except for July, at 9 AM at
various locations)
No Term Limits. Council should
review and recommend every 2
years.
 Alexander Pedersen (Appt.

Dec. 24)
 Joe Clarke (Alternate)
No.
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2024 COUNTY/MULTI-COUNTY BOARDS CAPITOLA REPRESENTATIVES 4 Santa Cruz County Sanitation
District ▲ ♦
(Meets: 1st & 3rd Thursday of each
month at 4:45 PM at the East Cliff
Pumping Station on Lode St., Santa
Cruz)
Council to review appointments
annually
 Joe Clarke (Appt. Dec. 24)
 Gerry Jensen (Alternate)
No.

Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit
District Board ▲ ■
(Meets: 3rd Friday of each month
at 8:15 AM at various locations)
Four-year term, expires December
31, 2028
 Melinda Orbach (Appt. Dec.
24)
 Alexander Pedersen
(alternate)
No.

Santa Cruz Regional 911
Board▲
(Meets: Every other month at 1:30
PM)
City Manager is appointed
 Jamie Goldstein, City
Manager
No
Housing for Health Partnership
Policy Board
Two-year term, rotates with Scotts
Valley, term expires Fall 2026
Not currently Capitola
No
Santa Cruz County Animal
Services Agency
Chief Ryan No
▲ = Members are required to File Statements of Economic Interest, Form 700 ■ = Members are required to complete AB 1234 Ethics Training ♦ = Council Member appointment required
Revised: 12/30/2024 JG
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STAFF RECOMMENDS CITY COUNCIL:
• Review nominations for City Council representatives on regional boards for the City Selection Committee meeting on January 27, 2025.
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COUNTY & MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
BOARDS:
• The City of Capitola is represented on various MultiJurisdictional advisory bodies by members of City Council.

These boards/committees are established by other codes
or bylaws.
• Certain of these boards require appointment by the City Selection Committee; Capitola City Council may provide
nominations.
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Name of Board – Meeting Capitola Representative(s) Action Required Information
Optional. City Council may nominate
a member for City Selection
appointment as non-voting member
on Jan. 27, however voting position is
scheduled to rotate to Scotts Valley
Shared seat with Scotts Valley, Chosen by City
Selection, No Term Limits. Terms last 2 years.

Yvette Brooks (Nomination Dec. 24, as non-voting
representative)
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
Policy Board
(Meets: Meeting dates are variable, virtual option in
SC County)
Yes, nominate Councilmember for
City Selection appointment on Jan. 27
Share voting seat with Scotts Valley. Ex-officio
when not holding voting seat. 2-year terms.

Capitola reassume voting seat Jan 2025.

Yvette Brooks (Nomination Dec. 24)
LAFCO (Local Agency Formation
Commission) ▲
(Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month except for
July, at 9 AM in the County Board of Supervisors
Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz)
No, Councilmember Jensen is current
nominee
Chosen by Selection Committee, rotates
between all cities in County. Council should
review and recommend every 2 years
Gerry Jensen (Nomination Dec. 24)
Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control
District (MBUAPCD)▲
(Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM
at the District Office: 24580 Silver Cloud Ct.,
Monterey)
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: January 9, 2025
From: City Manager Department
Subject: City Council Appointments to City Advisory Bodies Recommended Action: Appoint members of the public to the City of Capitola’s Art and Cultural Commission, Commission on the Environment, Finance Advisory Committee, and Historical Museum Board.

Background: Members of the public are appointed to serve in a voluntary capacity on the City’s advisory bodies for terms, some of which expired in December 2024. This necessitates that the Council make reappointments or new appointments for the next term.

Applications for membership on advisory bodies are accepted year-round and are valid for one year.

Members who are currently serving on advisory bodies were notified of their term expiration and invited to reapply to be reappointed.

As a part of the advisory body appointment process, staff published a regular vacancy notice on the City website and through social media, and an unscheduled vacancy notice in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Discussion: Each of the City’s advisory bodies is governed by relevant bylaws, which outline information about the appointment process of the group. More information concerning each group is listed below.

Attachment 1 outlines the current composition of each group, applicants seeking reappointment, new applicants, and the next meeting date for all groups with current vacancies. Attachment 2 includes a link to all applications for appointment or reappointment on file with the City Clerk’s office received on or before the printing of this agenda packet.

In January, the Art and Cultural Commission is scheduled to meet on January 14 and the Commission on the Environment on January 15. The Finance Advisory Committee and Museum Board are not scheduled to meet in January.

Art and Cultural Commission: The Art and Cultural Commission (Commission) was originally established in 1997 and advises the City Council as to the allocation of public funds for the support and encouragement of existing and new programs in the arts, and for the acquisition of works of art, and to enhance the cultural climate of the City and foster public interest in the arts. Commission Bylaws (Resolution No. 3326) state that the Commission is composed of nine members: one City Council Member (Vice Mayor Clarke), one Planning Commissioner [respectively chosen by a majority vote of each body], one artist or arts organization representative, one arts professional, and five at-large members. The Bylaws state that the Commission must review applications and provide a recommendation to the City Council for appointment. There are currently fifteen applications on file. In addition to the reappointment of returning commissioners, the Commission has recommended the appointment of Roy Holmberg (artist), Tara Hunt, Jill Payonzeck Lengre, Esther Sylvan, Karin Anderson, Thomas Pederson, Kristina McCann and Helynne Nourishad.

Commission on the Environment: The Commission on the Environment (COE) was originally established in 2005 and provides advice and recommendations to the City Council on policy and funding matters relating to sustainability, environmental protection, climate action plan implementation and resource enhancement which benefit the City. COE Bylaws (Resolution No. 4373) state that the COE is composed of five members: a member of the City Council and four members appointed by the four City Council members who do not serve on the COE. On December 12, 2024, the City Council appointed Melinda Orbach to serve as the City Council representative. There are currently six applications on file.

Finance Advisory Committee: The Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) was originally established in 2000 and advises the City Council on financial matters pertaining to the governing of the City, as well as on 189
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the use of fiscal resources. FAC Bylaws (Resolution No. 4365) state that the FAC is composed of seven or eight members: the Mayor, the Vice Mayor, three at-large members appointed by the City Council, and one or two business representatives recommended by the Chamber of Commerce and appointed by the City Council. On December 12, 2024, the City Council appointed Mayor Brooks and Councilmember Pedersen to serve as Council representatives to the FAC. There are nine applications on file.

Historical Museum Board: The Historical Museum Board (Board) was originally established in 1992 and promotes a program that will bring about better understanding and appreciation by the Capitola community of its history, architecture, culture, technology, and its creative and natural environments.

Board Bylaws (Resolution No. 4099) state that the Board is composed of seven members. The Bylaws state that the Commission must review applications and provide a recommendation to the City Council for appointment. There is one unscheduled vacancy and there are currently two applications on file. The Board has not made any recommendations at this time.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Attachments:

1. Advisory Body Composition

2. Advisory Group Applications:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fz7gttmk1ubx1tal7icwa/ABeBTms6StmusROjybP57s?rlkey=b5wxl9umzysyfo0ur1512stih&st=cr2mrnbu&dl=0 Report Prepared By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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Updated 12-16-2024
Capitola City Council
Attachment to Agenda Report
Meeting: January 9, 2025
From: City Manager Department
Subject: Appointments to City Advisory Bodies – Attachment 1 Arts & Cultural Commission
The Arts and Cultural Commission is composed of 5 “at large” members, 1 artist, and 1 art professional. These members each serve a two-year term. The Commission also has one representative from the Planning Commission and one representative from the City Council. The next meeting of the Commission is January 14th, 2025.

Commissioner Name Appointed Date Term Expiration
Council Member Clarke 12/12/2024 12/31/2026
Courtney Christiansen (Planning
Commission Representative)
12/8/2022 12/31/2024
Mario Beltramo (At Large) 9/14/2023 12/31/2024
Jennifer Pepiot (nee Major) (At
Large)
7/27/2023 12/31/2024 Seeking
Reappointment
Mary Beth Cahalen (At Large) 12/8/2022 12/31/2024 Seeking Reappointment
Laurie Hill (At Large) 1/27/2022 12/31/2024 Seeking
Reappointment
James Wallace (At Large) 1/27/2022 12/31/2024 Seeking
Reappointment
Roy Johnson (Art Professional) 1/12/2023 12/31/2024 Seeking Reappointment
Vacant (Artist) N/A N/A
Jill Payonzeck Lengre (At Large) N/A N/A New Applicant
John Mulry (Artist and At Large) N/A N/A New Applicant
Karin Anderson (At Large) N/A N/A New Applicant
Kristina McCann (At Large) N/A N/A New Applicant
Roy Holmberg (Artist) N/A N/A New Applicant
Tara Hunt (At Large) N/A N/A New Applicant
Esther Sylvan (At Large) N/A N/A New Applicant
Helynne Nourishad (Artist, Arts
Pro., At Large)
N/A N/A New Applicant
Thomas Pedersen (Artist, Arts Pro.,
At Large)
N/A N/A New Applicant
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Commission on the Environment
The Commission on the Environment is composed of 4 members, each appointed by a City Council Member, and one City Council representative. These members each serve a two-year term. The Commission also has one representative from the City Council. The next meeting of the Commission January 15th, 2025.

Commissioner Name Appointed Date Term Expiration
Council Member Orbach 12/12/2024 12/31/2026
Jason Shepardson (Brown) 3/24/2022 12/31/2024
Peter Wilk (Pedersen) 1/12/2023 12/31/2024
Anthony Lacenere (Clarke) 1/12/2023 12/31/2024 Seeking
Reappointment
Michelle Beritzhoff-Law (Brooks) 1/12/2023 12/31/2024 Seeking Reappointment
Dennis Norton N/A N/A New Applicant
Michael Maroney N/A N/A New Applicant
Neal Savage N/A N/A New Applicant
John Mulry N/A N/A New Applicant
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Finance Advisory Committee
The Finance Advisory Committee is composed of 3 members appointed by the City Council and two business representatives who are nominated by the Capitola Chamber of Commerce and appointed by the City Council. These members each serve a two-year term. The Commission also has two representatives from the City Council. The next meeting of the Commission is February 18th, 2025.

Commissioner Name Appointed Date Term Expiration
Mayor Brooks 12/12/2024 12/31/2026
Council Member Pedersen 12/12/2024 12/31/2026
Laura Alioto (Clarke) 1/12/2023 12/31/2024
Anthony Rovai (Keiser) 1/12/2023 12/31/2024 Seeking
Reappointment
Michelle Coffman (Brooks) 1/12/2023 12/31/2024 Seeking
Reappointment
Anthony Guajardo (Business Rep.) 6/27/2024 12/31/2024 Seeking Reappointment
Matt Arthur (Business Rep.) 6/27/2024 12/31/2024 Seeking Reappointment
Leslie Nielsen (Business Rep.) N/A N/A New Applicant
Keith Cahalen (At Large) N/A N/A New Applicant
John Mulry (Business Rep. and At
Large)
N/A N/A New Applicant
Emeline Nguyen (At Large) N/A N/A New Applicant
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Historical Museum Board
The Historical Museum Board is composed of 7 members. These members each serve a threeyear term. The next meeting of the Commission is February 6th, 2025.

Commissioner Name Appointed Date Term Expiration
Emmy Mitchell-Lynn (President) 6/9/2022 6/30/2025
Roger Wyant (Vice President) 7/25/2024 6/30/2027
Gordon van Zuiden 6/9/2022 6/30/2025
Enrique Dolmo 1/12/2023 6/30/2025
Antonia Alldredge 7/25/2024 6/30/2027
Brian Legakis 7/25/2024 6/30/2027
Vacant 8/25/2022 6/30/2025
Amanda Dover N/A N/A New Applicant
Helynne Nourishad N/A N/A New Applicant
Key
Applicants Seeking Reappointment
Applicants Leaving Office (Not Reapplying)
New Applicants
City Council Representatives
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STAFF RECOMMENDS:
• Appoint members of the public to the City of Capitola’s Art and Cultural Commission, Commission on the Environment , Finance Advisory Committee, and Historical Museum Board.
• Members of the public are appointed to serve in a voluntary capacity on the City’s Advisory bodies for terms, some of which expired in December 2024. This necessitates that the Council make reappointments, or new appointments for the next term.
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ART AND CULTURAL COMMISSION:
• Arts and Cultural Commission is composed of 5 “at large” members, 1 artist, and 1 art professional. The Commission also has one rep from the Planning Commission and one rep from the City Council.
• These members each serve a two-year term, with terms
expiring December 2026.
• Next meeting is January 14th, 2025.
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ART AND CULTURAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:

Seat Appointee
Council Representative Clarke
Planning Commission Representative Appointed by the Planning Commission At Large
At Large
At Large
At Large
At Large
Artist
Art Professional
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COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT:
• The Commission on the Environment is composed of 4 members, each appointed by a City Council Member, and one City Council Representative.
• These members each serve a two-year term, with terms expiring December 2026.
• The next meeting of the Commission is January 15th, 2025. 199
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COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT APPOINTMENTS:

Seat Appointee
Council Representative Orbach
Brooks Appointee (TBD)
Clarke Appointee
Jensen Appointee
Pedersen Appointee
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FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
• The Finance Advisory Committee is composed of 3 members appointed by the City Council and 2 business representatives who are nominated by the Capitola Chamber of Commerce and appointed by the City Council. The Committee also has two representatives from the City Council.
• These members each serve a two-year term, expiring December 2026. • Next meeting of Committee is February 18th, 2025.
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FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:

Seat Appointee
Council Representative Brooks (TBD)
Council Representative Pedersen
Regular
Regular
Regular
Business Representative
Business Representative
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HISTORICAL MUSEUM BOARD:
• The Historical Museum Board is composed of 7 members. These members each serve a three-year term, expiring June 2027. • The next meeting is of the Board is February 6th, 2025. There is one unscheduled vacancy which necessitates an appointment, the term will expire June 30th, 2025.
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