Agenda packet — Capitola City Council, March 27, 2025 (part 1 of 3)

City of Capitola
City Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Joe Clarke
Vice Mayor: Alexander Pedersen
Council Members: Gerry Jensen, Margaux Morgan, Melinda Orbach 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, Margaux Morgan, Melinda Orbach, Alexander Pedersen, and Mayor Joe Clarke

2. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda

3. Presentations
Presentations are limited to eight minutes.

A. Presentation from the Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks on Treasure Cove Playground Fundraising Campaign

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

A. Item 3A - Correspondence Received
B. Item 8B - Correspondence Received
C. Item 8C - 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 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
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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 March 13, 2025.

B. City Check Registers
Recommended Action: Approve check registers dated January 17, 2025, January 31, 2025, February 14, 2025, February 28, 2025, and March 7, 2025.

C. Surplus Vehicle
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to declare one Police Department vehicle as surplus property and authorize its transfer to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office as a donation, in accordance with Administrative Policy III-8 - Surplus Property.

D. Consultant Contract - 41st Avenue Corridor Plan
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SWA Group for preparation of a 41st Avenue Corridor Plan in an amount not to exceed $105,000, subject to City Attorney review and approval.

E. Library Facilities Financing Authority Joint Powers Agreement Amendment Recommended Action: Approve the second amendment to the Library Facility Financing Authority Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to increase member allocations, and authorize the City Manager to allocate Capitola’s additional debt service coverage to support Santa Cruz City bonding capacity
F. CDBG Program Income Funds
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 4420.

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. 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Recommended Action: Adopt the City of Capitola Strategic Plan.

B. Stockton Bridge Replacement Project Design Amendment Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CSWST2 in the amount of $715,000, for a total contract value of $840,398, to complete all tasks outlined in the Scope of Work (SOW), excluding final engineering, for the Stockton Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.

C. Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2024
Recommended Action: Accept the presentation and direct staff to submit the annual report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1, 2025.

D. Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the City of Capitola Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Owner-Occupied Deed-Restricted-Affordable Units with Resale Price Restrictions (“Program”), adopting associated Program Guidelines, approving an agreement 2 City Council Meeting Agenda – March 27, 2025
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with Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay for the administration and operation of the Program in the amount of $22,500, authorizing the City Manager to execute same on behalf of the City, and directing staff to oversee the Program implementation.

9. Adjournment - The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on April 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee, The Applewood Fund, Cindy and Harold Brockman, Rich Hamlin, The Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise, Bud and Rebecca Colligan, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, Doug and Diane Deaver, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, District 1 Santa Cruz County Supervisor Manu Koenig, Santa Cruz Gives 2023 Supporters, Robert and Carol Simpkins Family Fund, Soquel Union Elementary School District, Sunlight Giving, Bay Federal Credit Union, Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Eckhardt Chandler Fund, Peter and Heidy Kellison, Rudolph F. Monte Foundation, Edward Newman Family Charitable Fund, Jack O'Neill, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Joe and Cheryl Pruss, Bill and Brigid Simpkins Family Fund, Michael and Jean Beebe, Britannia Arms Capitola, California Premier Restoration, DeCamara Management, Dilma and Arthur Dover, GBG Construction, Go Green Roof Company, GOAT Santa Cruz, LLC, Lifespan, Bridget O'Neill, Omega Nu Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Supported Living - Joe Shimpfky, Watsonville Grading and Excavation, 1st Capital Bank, Paul Ahern, Tina Andreatta, Megan Archer - Discover Real Estate, Aspromonte Hotels, LLC, Katie "Foof" Buich, Cabrillo College, Capitola Kids Dentistry, Capitola Mall, Capitola Public Safety and Community Service Foundation, County Park Friends Board - 2023, Lowry Fenton and Gail Greely, First Woman Mayor in Capitola, Carol Fuller, Paula Gomez, Jamie, Amy, and Bo Goldstein, Pamela Goodman, Graniterock, Ariel and Steve Gray, Michelle Haifley, Rebecca and Dan Haifley, Joe and Marcella Hall, Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP, The Jensen/Haggery Family, Gerald Kay in honor of Julia Haifley, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, Cynthia Mathews, Kelly and Maria Nesheim, Tony Nethercutt and Carrie Brose, O'Neill Surf Shop, Lisa and Tim O'Neill, Patrick O'Neill and Amber Jones, Becky Peters in Memory of Ed Kendig, Laurina Ramadan, J. Miles and Rosanne Reiter Family Foundation Repass-Rodgers Fund for the Environment, Riccabona and McGee LLP, Carolyn and Oscar Rivera in Honor of the Rivera and Brooks Family, Santa Cruz County Bank, Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club, Santa Cruz Warriors, Shared Adventures, Elin Sigmundson-Clarke, The Snelling Family, Robert Stephens, Sheree Storm and Troy Boone, Surf City Kiwanis Club, Julie Thiebault, Derek and Tricia Timm, Verde Design, The Village, Famly and Friends of Kayla Vittek, Wedeen Hammer Locatelli Group At Morgan Stanley, Hung Wei, Marty Ackerman, Michael and Kalena Allard, Joy and Renee Bux, Andy Carman, Vicki Carr, Sandra Cohen, Dennis Collins, County Park Friends Staff, Robert Crittenden and Libby Sinclair, Kelly Cuffe, Robert and Kay Dashner,Kimberly De Serpa, Erica Donnelly-Greenan, Julie Edwards in honor of Yvette Brooks, Nicole and Chris Coburn, Kirsten Commons and Stephen Burt, Laurie Egan, Peter Emanuel, In loving memory of Janet Falkenstine, Lani Faulkner, Rose Filicetti, Lisa Fluitt, Fred Fontanilla, Amie and Karl Forest, The Gasta Steres Family, The Goldenkranz Family, Phyl Greenleaf, Jane and Pharis Harvey, Rusten Hogness and Donna Haraway, Gustavo Indarose, Sue G. Jackson, Dawn Jarvis, Aniko Kannas, Bonnie Keet, Meredith Keet - Ethos, Reed Kuratomi DDS, Mark Mahacek, Adriel McCluer, Barbara Meister and Tim Sylvester, Betty L. Mello, Amanda Jackson Miller and Andy Miller, Rose K Murphy and Joe Gallagher, Late for Supper, Paula Marcus, Kim Namba, Molly and Mickey Ording, Dana Orlando, David and Deena Pais, Alexander Pedersen, Pfotenhauer Wilshusen Family, Stephen Pierce, Jonathan Pilch, Robert and Nancy Potts, Gary and Carolyn Pybas, Juliana Rebagliati, Erin Reintjes In Honor of Renaissance High School ELA, Renee Roberts, Margaret and Derek Rosa in Honor of the Kids of Santa Cruz County, William and Mellisa Roberts, Bill and Carol Rosenoff, Jackie Russo, Rosemary Sarka, Heloise Schaser, Karen Scott and Keith Gudger, Jacqueline and Michael Sedgwick, Richard Seibert in Memory of Jamie Garfield, Betty and Hank Sprouse, Michael and Alexa Termini, Shmuel Thaler and Kathy Cytron, The Village Giving Circle, Pirooz and Nazanin Tooyserkani, Nancy Trevino, Randy Uang, Steve and Dorothy Vidlock, Patricia B. Ward, Martine Watkins, Michael and Anne Watkins, Tricia Wiltshire and Family, Michele and Gordon van Zuiden, Rosemary Levy Zumwalt Treasure Cove Playground Equipment Sponsors: Dennis and Sidney Alegre - Dolphin Whimsy Rider, Bay Federal Credit Union - Game Table, Doug and Diane Deaver - Volta Spinner, First 5 Santa Cruz County - Communication Board, Les and Mary Forster in Honor of FORGE: Friends of Rick Gaukel Everywhere - Rock Climbers, County Park Friends In Honor of Dan Haifley - Sensory Banners, The McBroom Family - Rubberball Climbers Treasure Cove Donors – Over 1,500+ People
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Get Ready to Play!
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From: Amber jones <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2025 3:26 PM
To: City Council
Subject: [PDF] Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park
Attachments: Letter to Capitola City Council.pdf
Dear Capitola City CouncilmembersThank you for your support of Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park universally accessible playground! As donors to the fundraising campaign for the playground, we would like to encourage you to support the provision of the final funds necessary to complete the project, which can be enjoyed by children of diverse abilities, ages and backgrounds, including the more than 12% that have a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability. Treasure Cove will feature accessible equipment including swings, a wheelchairaccessible merry-go-round, spinners, slides, and a cozy dome–all placed on a soft and safe rubberized surface. The design creates a much-needed all-inclusive space for everyone in our community to be able to enjoy.

Thank you again!
Sincerely,
Pat O’Neill and Amber Jones
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From: Patricia Wiltshire <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 9:01 AM
To: City Council
Cc: Mary Alsip; [email protected]
Subject: [PDF] Correspondence for March 27 Council Meeting Re: Treasure Cove Attachments: Mary Alsip - Cap City Council Treasure Cove Letter.pdf March 22, 2025
Capitola City Council
420 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Dear Capitola City Council Members,
The Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club is delighted to express enthusiastic support for the development of Treasure Cove, Capitola's first inclusive playground. We are proud to be among the major fundraising supporters of this important community project.

Our club's primary fundraising event, the annual "Jon and Ken's Most Excellent Adventure" bike ride, has played a key role in supporting local initiatives such as Treasure Cove. This three-day, 200-mile ride begins in Healdsburg, traverses the scenic Russian River and Sonoma County wine country, passes through San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge, and concludes in Santa Cruz.

In 2024, the ride celebrated its 27th anniversary, continuing its tradition of raising substantial funding for youth-focused initiatives in our community. We were honored to be a major support for LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park, the inspiration for Treasure Cove.

We commend the Capitola City Council for its innovative, compassionate, and forward-thinking decision to support the creation of Treasure Cove. This inclusive playground will provide lasting benefits to generations of children and their families in the community, fostering a space where all children can play, grow, and thrive together.

Thank you for your commitment to building inclusive playgrounds for all children and for your continued dedication to enhancing our community.

Sincerely,
Mary Alsip
Vice President, Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise
City Planner, City of Santa Cruz, Retired
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From: STEPHANIE HARLAN <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:31 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Support for Treasure Cove Playground
Dear Mayor Clarke and Council members,
Thank you very much for your past support for the wonderful Treasure Cove project at Jade Street Park. This important recreational facility is another accomplishment we will be very proud to have in Capitola, and will continue to move us forward in meeting our ADA goals.

I urge you to continue your strong support for this great project.

Cordially, Stephanie Harlan
[email protected]
831 475-7184
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From: Tricia Wiltshire <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 9:19 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Letter for City Council Meeting Mar 27 Re: Treasure Cove March 22, 2024
Dear Members of the Capitola City Council,
Eleven years ago, I took my children, Lauren, Evelyn, and Oliver, to Tatum’s Garden in Salinas, a universally designed playground. For the first time ever, we were able to play together like any other family. Oliver uses a wheelchair and at typical, ADA-compliant playgrounds still gets left out because his chair can’t go over wood chips and he can’t climb the stairs on a main play structure. Watching their joy that day in swinging through the air, sliding down slides, and chasing each other over every square inch of that playground together made me realize we needed playgrounds like this in our home community of Santa Cruz County. And so that very day I made them a promise that we would figure out a way.

And figure out a way we did. LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park opened in 2020 due to the efforts of my family, many other community members and service groups, and the county government and parks department. Together, we created a unique public-private partnership to design, fundraise, and build that playground. Its success and extreme popularity was what inspired your city council to decide to do the same.

From the very beginning, it was clear that your vision for Treasure Cove was not just about building another playground—it was about building a space where all children, regardless of their abilities, could come together and engage in joyful, meaningful play. As campaign manager for County Park Friends, it was a joy to work with your team. The thoughtfulness you have shown in crafting an inclusive play environment speaks volumes about your values as a council and the care you hold for every member of this community. You have created a space that will not only serve as a resource for today’s children but will set an example for other cities to follow in embracing inclusivity and community well-being.

I was also humbled to work with the many community members who also showed their significant financial support to match the city’s contributions to the playground. As a parent, it is so incredibly reassuring to know that our children, no matter their individual challenges, have a community dedicated to creating an inclusive place where they can play, explore, and grow together.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support of this endeavor and for your commitment to making Capitola a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and included. I look forward to Treasure Cove’s opening day and seeing our children out playing with their friends, families, and neighbors.

With warmest regards,
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From: Heidy <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 6:37 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Treasure Cove
Dear Members of the Capitola City Council,
I’m writing to express my support for the Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks' fundraising campaign in support of Treasure Cove Playground and am eager to hear the report at this week’s City Council meeting. As someone who served on the fundraising committee, I appreciated the opportunity to connect with our community and share the story of Capitola’s commitment to shared funding for this project. Our city’s visible partnership made a real difference to donors—including me, as both a committee member and a donor.

As a longtime child advocate, I’ve watched the landscape of service delivery for children shift, particularly post-pandemic. Increasingly, vital supports are found within family, friend, and neighbor networks rather than institutional settings. Parks play a central role in this ecosystem, offering resources that promote connection, engagement, resource sharing, and wellbeing. They serve as crucial access points for prevention strategies that, when invested in early, help avoid more costly interventions later in life.

Treasure Cove Playground promises to be a shining example of what inclusive, forwardthinking community investment can look like. A universally accessible playground— where all children, including our most vulnerable, can play, learn, and grow—should be the standard in every community. Sadly, it isn’t. That’s what makes Treasure Cove so exceptional.

It is more than a playground—it’s a magnet. We know families routinely travel two hours or more to visit truly accessible playgrounds. Treasure Cove will not only meet that need—it will reinforce Capitola’s reputation as a cherished destination and a community that cares for people.

Thank you for your continued leadership and partnership in bringing Treasure Cove to life. I hope you’ll remain steadfast in your support to strengthening children and families.

With gratitude,
Heidy Kellison
Capitola Resident

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From: Dan Haifley <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 8:13 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park universally accessible playground Mayor Clarke, Vice Mayor Pedersen and City Councilmembers Jepsen, Orbach and MorganMy daughter Julia lives with full time care across the street from the proposed Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park universally accessible playground. She's a non-verbal, non-ambulatory, dependent young adult who laughs easily and immediately tunes in to the joy exuded by those around her. Her age precludes her from being considered one of the children with cognitive, physical and sensory disabilities that make up at least 12% of youth in Santa Cruz County, but Treasure Cove will be a place where she and her peers of all ages and their families can connect with those with full abilities. She'll be able to feel and enjoy its sensory aspects, including the pollinator garden, and of course, the laughter that will emanate from the playground itself.

Of all the similar fundraising efforts I've been involved in over the past decades, this was one the most successful and rewarding. Donors connected with its need, driven by stories of the many individuals with disabilities who live among us. Being left out or overlooked is a common theme, but Treasure Cove will help to change that narrative. I also really appreciated the team I worked with, it was one of the best professional experiences of my life (and I'm retired). But, before ground can be broken this summer, your support for the final funding piece from the City will be needed. I look forward to helping to present the story of County Park Friend's campaign at the Council meeting on Thursday, and I again thank you for your support.

All my best,
Dan Haifley (He/Him)
(831) 234-8148
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From: Lowry Fenton <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:15 AM
To: City Council
Cc: Nelson Crandall; Tricia Wiltshire
Subject: Treasure Cove
Dear Council Members:

We’ve completed our fundraising for Treasure Cove, and I want to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to partner with you on building this Universally Accessible Playground. This project inspired remarkable generosity from our members and friends. I believe the City’s support gave donors confidence that their contributions would be thoughtfully combined with other public and private resources to make a lasting impact.

Best Regards,
Lowry Fenton
Lowry Fenton, Past President 7/23 to 6/24
Capitola - Aptos Rotary Club
https://capitolaaptosrotary.org
[email protected]
510.501.9265
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From: Dan Haifley <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:59 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park universally accessible playground Mayor Clarke, Vice Mayor Pedersen and City Councilmembers Jensen, Orbach and MorganMy daughter Julia lives with full time care across the street from the proposed Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park universally accessible playground. She's a non-verbal, non-ambulatory, dependent young adult who laughs easily and immediately tunes in to the joy exuded by those around her. Her age precludes her from being considered one of the children with cognitive, physical and sensory disabilities that make up at least 12% of youth in Santa Cruz County, but Treasure Cove will be a place where she and her peers of all ages and their families can connect with those with full abilities. She'll be able to feel and enjoy its sensory aspects, including the pollinator garden, and of course, the laughter that will emanate from the playground itself.

All my best,
Dan Haifley (He/Him)
(831) 234-8148
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From: Foster Andersen <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 2:23 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park
Dear City CouncilmembersI would like to thank you for your support of Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park universally accessible playground. Shared Adventures, a non-profit which I founded and which offers experiences for people with disabilities in our community, is proud to be a donor to the successful $1 million fundraising campaign for the playground.

I would like to thank your City Council for having the vision to provide the initial funding for the playground, and I encourage you to support the provision of the final funds necessary to make it happen. Once built, it will be enjoyed by children with disabilities, who will be able to play alongside their friends and neighbors.

Thank you for your consideration, and your vision!
Sincerely,
Foster Andersen
Celebrating 31 years of Adventures in Santa Cruz County & beyond! Founder/President, Shared Adventures
PO Box 396
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
(831) 459-7210
http://www.sharedadventures.org
http://www.scaccessguide.com

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From: Sheila Peck <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 2:49 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Thank you for Treasure Cove Playground at Jade Street Park City Council Members,
City of Capitola
To all Council Members,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to create the Treasure Cove Playground at Jade Street Park. As a board member of County Park Friends, I have followed the stages of the development of this playground with interest. I was so pleased that the City of Capitola supported the universally accessible playground project to begin with, and then proud to have our organization partner with the City to raise over $1,000,000 for its construction. What an amazing financial outpouring from the Capitola community! The playground, once installed, will be a valuable asset to all of Capitola for many years to come.

County Park Friends strongly supports universally accessible playgrounds because they provide a gathering place for everyone. I have known families with children who have had either physical or cognitive disabilities. Instead of parents having to leave one child behind, UA playgrounds provide a safe location for the whole family to play freely. Such playgrounds also offer opportunities for children with and without disabilities to interact and learn from each other. The people of Capitola will be able to take pride in the Treasure Cove playground, knowing that they have provided a valuable park for all of their residents.

Thank you again for supporting this wonderful project.

Sincerely,
Sheila Peck
County Park Friends board member
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From: John <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2025 3:33 PM
To: Gautho, Julia; Goldstein, Jamie ([email protected]); City Council Subject: Item 8B
hello neighbors
Please don’t spend 840K to redesign Stockton bridge come on. What good is the RTC paying for the parking diversion if you direct 5% of our annual budget to a not problem. The CalPERS payment is going to keep being higher than predicted.

The rainy day is here. It’s long past Ɵme to be saving.

Warmly JM
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From: dreymerbizvideo2 <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2025 6:33 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton bridge does not need repairing.

I strongly object to using $840k for engineering plans to "fix" the Stockton bridge due to non existent "log jams". There are so many other more urgent projects that need attention and financing.

D. Reymer
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From: michael routh <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2025 9:08 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton Ave bridge
Mayor and Council Members,
The acƟon taken last November by the city council regarding the Stockton Ave bridge should be REVISITED and OVERTURNED by the current council.

Since that decision was made, YveƩe Brooks has resigned; KrisƟn Brown was defeated in her elecƟon bid for supervisor because of her unpopular decisions and posiƟons on important community issues; Margaux Morgan is the only incumbent city council member in the history of Capitola to be defeated in her reelecƟon bid, primarily due to her unpopular decisions (This issue does present an opportunity to rehabilitate her reputaƟon); Alexander Pedersen is currently facing a recall for ethics violaƟons and fraud. Not one of the these individuals enjoyed any popularity due to the decisions they made and the direcƟon they were taking the city.

Based on the above, the cost of the study the city manager is requesƟng, the community outrage that will occur if the city proceeds with this unnecessary destrucƟon of the historical Stockton Ave bridge, the fact there has never been a log jam since the bridge has existed, the violaƟon of Measure L when the real reason to widen the bridge is to accommodate the RTC bike path detour, are the reasons the city must reject this misguided and expensive plan to correct a problem that doesn't exist.

DO THE RIGHT THING! The reason you now hear so many voices speaking out is ciƟzens of Capitola are not happy with the direcƟon of the city and the failure of past and current city council members' to listen to the community. You were elected to be our voices - not to promote your personal agenda or echo the agendas of outside agencies or residents from other communiƟes. You run the city - not the Public Works Director or the City Manager. Have some backbone! Put this bridge proposal where it belongs - in the trash!
Mick Routh
Sent from my iPad
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From: Michael routh <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2025 2:58 AM
To: City Council
Subject: [SPF Softfail] Capitola disasters Item 8B
Attachments: appendixa_timeline_of_capitola_natural_hazard_events-jun2013-small.pdf Please review the Capitola disaster history using the link below. It’s interesting and informative. Do you see any log jams at the Stockton Ave bridge? In the past 178 years, any log jams that occurred were at the old Soquel Drive bridge in Soquel, not in Capitola
Mick Routh
https://www.cityofcapitola.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/2484/appendix a_timeline_of_capitola_natural_hazard_events-jun2013-small.pdf Sent from my iPhone
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DATE TYPE IMPACT
/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1791-1792 FloodSanta Cruz Mission destroyed
1847 Flood
Sawmill constructed on
Soquel Creek (Rancho
Soquel) destroyed. It had
been built by John Hames
and John Daubenbiss, who
later obtained lands of the
Rancho Rodeo, and became
the founders of the town of
Soquel (1852).
1852 Flood
This was a major flood event
but impact not recorded (no
newspapers had yet been
established).
1/9/1857 Earthquake
Three earthquakes struck the
Santa Cruz vicinity in a series.

The tower and a portion of the
Santa Cruz Mission Church
collapsed.

Jan. 1862 Storm/Flood
Major event Soquel village
inundated; mills, flumes,
school, town hall, houses and
barns were destroyed.

Massive pile of debris went
out to sea and then washed
ashore at Soquel Landing.
8/01/1863 Earthquake
1863-64 Drought Unknown
10/08/1865 Earthquake Unknown
11/25/1865 Storm/High
Tide
500 feet of the Soquel
Landing wharf is lost; the
remaining 600 feet are
Nearby
barn blown down. Two young
whales and a hair cloth sofa
washed ashore. Waves
Wharf damage is $6,000.

Pilings are deposited in a
potato field beyond the beach.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
12/14/1867 Storm
Wharves damaged in Aptos
and Watsonville but no
specifics are listed for Soquel
Landing.
9/19/1868 High tide described as tidal
wave; damage unknown
10/24/1868 Earthquake
2/03/1869
Storm, flood,
slides,
washouts
New bridge washed away at
Soquel; roads impassable.
12/23/1871
Southeast
gale, flood,
high tide
1/24/1874 Storm
Roaring surf. Rain threatens
crops.
12/04/1875 Flood Compared to ferocity of the
1862 flood
1877 Severe
drought
was boarding 300 horses at
his stable during the summer.

The price of hay went to
$20.00 a ton due to the
drought, and he lost money.

When landowner F.A. Hihn
increased the rent two years
increase, and left.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1/19/1878 Storm with
tide No Capitola impact recorded.
7/01/1882 Earthquake Worst since 1868
1/30/1881 Storm
Conflicting reports on damage
to Capitola. One report
describes the resort as
destroyed, while another
as
March 1883
Earthquake
Severe shock with several
aftershocks recorded. No
damage listed for Capitola.
3/10/1884 Flooding and
Washouts
Storm lasted five days. No
Capitola impact described in
newspapers
12/16/1886 High surf Capitola impact unknown
12/30/1886 High surf High seas; ships prevented
from landing
5/10/1887
Heaviest surf
of the season
No damage reported for
Capitola.
9/18/1888
Earthquake Described as extremely
severe.
1/05/1889 Storm Damage to beach areas
12/26/1889 Storm
Train service stopped; Santa
Cruz County becomes
isolated.
1/06/1890
Storm/
Mudslides in
mountains
Worst winter in 40 years;
concern for grain crops
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1/27/1890 Floods
Judged to be as bad as 1852,
1862, and 1871; Capitola
floods, footbridge and span of
wagon bridge destroyed.

Esplanade flooded buildings
appears along the beach.
2/08/1892
High tides
Yacht
at Capitola; beachfront
concessions damaged.

Swimmers endangered.
1/12/1899 Severe storm Several days duration;
damage unknown
1/02/1900 Storm Severe; no damage listed.
3/14/1905 Storm
unknown.
1/20/1906 Flood
Buildings from Loma Prieta
Lumber Company camp
above Soquel are destroyed.

Debris at Capitola. Downtown
Soquel floods. Landslides in
hills.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1906,
5:12am Earthquake
Nine men killed in mudslide at
the Loma Prieta mill above
Soquel; surge on local creeks;
water pipes broken, chimneys
and walls cracked. Splits in
the earth. Magnitude 8.3.
4/27/1907 Storm High water and flooding;
Capitola damage unknown
1/21/1911 Storm Unknown
3/07/1911 Storm Unknown
1911 Erosion
Incidents of cliff erosion along
Grand Avenue prompt Lewis
B. Hanchett, the owner of El
Salto Resort, to begin
chopping down trees on what
the bluff of Depot Hill.

Hanchett believed that when
the trees fell, they further
hastened the cliff erosion.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
11/27/1913
Storm and
tide
Great groundswells when the
tide was highest. Waves ran
across the beach to the
Esplanade and water spread
Union Traction Company
tracks covered with sand.

Water reached the Hihn
(Capitola and Monterey
Avenues), and waves were
About 200 feet of wharf
washed away. Stranded
fisherman rescued and pulled
underwater to safety. A huge
pile of debris covered the
beach and was cut-up for
firewood. Fisherman Alberto
Gibelli stranded when midsection of wharf washed
away.
1/01/1914 Flood Flood in Soquel and along
Soquel Creek.
11/28/1919 Storm Damage high; no Capitola
details
12/27/1921 Storm
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
2/12 and
2/13/1926 High tides
Waves to 20 feet. Wharf
damaged. Sea wall
promenade broken at
Venetian Courts. Apartments
flooded. Breakers slammed
into Esplanade, destroying
boathouse/bathhouse, beach
concessions. Tide hits the
second floor of Hotel Capitola.

Water runs a foot deep
through village.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
Top photo courtesy of Homer
Berry
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
10/28/1926 Earthquake Damage recorded in Capitola
1/24/1930 Erosion
About 130 residents appear
before Santa Cruz County
Supervisors to protest
announced firing of 12-inch
guns at Camp McQuaide,
Capitola. Among petitioners
of the guns loosens the rim of
the cliffs, and the earth is
sloughing off to a dangerous
1928-1937
Drought
Reported as one of longest
history. Capitola is bordered
by bulb ranches and floral
nurseries, as well as poultry
ranches and rabbit farms.
12/26/1931 Storm
Soquel Creek rises; cleans
lagoon at Capitola. Debris and
wood deposited on the beach.
12/28 and
12/29/1931
Storm and
high tide
Damage to cottages and
concessions at New Brighton
Beach, the concrete ship Palo
Alto is shaken loose and
moved about three feet as if
sea to fulfill its destiny and
feet, the highest since 1890,
damaging property in Soquel
and all the way to the mouth
at Capitola. Orchards are lost
with the rapid rise of water.

Hundreds gather to watch the
tides batter the concessions
at the beach. There is a
waterfront is piled high with
flood debris thrown back up
the beach.

Photo courtesy of Lee Lester
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
The creek cuts across the
beach and moves sand
below the new outlet. Two
months later, workers
discovered a noticeable
settling of the western end of
the bathhouse, due to a break
in the retaining wall. This left a
portion of the bathhouse
supported only by its concrete
flooring. Repairs required
rebuilding the retaining wall
and replacing the fill.
1/04/1935 Flood
Capitola Village floods; thirty
feet of the sea wall is taken
out. Beach playground
disappears. Venetian Courts
hit hard but damage minimal.

Photo courtesy of Lee Lester
1/09/1935 Erosion
Near the seawall cave-in by
the site of the old hotel, a tree
fell sixty feet from Grand
to walk behind the sewer plant
to see the fallen tree and
debris of the broken sea wall.
12/14/1936 Drought Long drought ended by rain.
2/14/1937 Flood
Soquel Creek floods in Soquel
Village due to logjam at the
bridge on Soquel Drive.

Landslides in watershed.
3/22-
23/1937 Storm
Boats in the streets at
Capitola. An estimated $3,000
is spent to repair the sea wall
at the Venetian Court
Apartments.
2/10/1938 Storm winds
Winds up to 70 mph; 500
trees uprooted throughout
county. Thunderous seas
lashed the waterfront from
Aptos to Capitola.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1/04/1939,
10:30pm
Wind and
waves
Main damage to Capitola
Beach Club at the Esplanade
and Monterey Avenue. Water
and sand carried into the
structure and spread out over
the dance floor to the
bandstand.

While the storm was still
raging, thieves jimmied the
room, and made away with
two slot machines, along with
the stands on which they had
rested.

Ocean also swept over the
Esplanade during the night,
and into town for a block-anda-half, carrying sand and rocks, some 6-8 inches in
diameter. Waves hit the front
and sides of the pier. Sand
and rocks were swept into
lower terraces of the Venetian
Court and covered porches of
the casino on the waterfront,
but did no serious damage.
1/8/1940,
9pm-Noon Storm
owned by Capitola
Amusement Company was
the principal victim of storm.
after 9 a.m. Plans for new
structure announced
immediately.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
Photo courtesy of Homer
Berry
1/12/1940 Storm reported.
1/26/1940 Storm
2/27/1940 Severe Flood
Logs pile against bridge in
downtown Soquel and village
floods. Landslides in
watershed.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
3/31/1940 Storm
12/23/1940 Storm Flood conditions, winds
2/09/1941 Near record
storm
4/2/1941
Severe Storm Lasting many days
Damage unknown
4/15/1941 Earthquake Santa Cruz is epicenter. No
damage.
6/02/1941 Earthquake Sharp jolt
6/18/1941 Capitola announces plans to
lengthen flume
12/09/1943 Gale winds 60-mile-an-hour winds create
damage in county
2/5/1945 Flood
conditions Local damage unknown
April 1946 Tsunami
Earthquake in Aleutians
produced 115-foot wave.

Tsunami observed along the
West Coast. A man was
swept to sea in Santa Cruz.

Ten-foot waves hit the
coastline.
1947-1949 Drought Statewide
8/01/1949
18-foot waves recorded along
the coast. Swimmer drowns
in Santa Cruz.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
Winter 1953 Giant swells
Ocean side of building at the
end of the Capitola Wharf
smashed in by waves 20-30
feet at high tide. Six pilings
broken off.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
4/15/1954 Earthquake Falling plaster, broken
chimneys, shattered dishes
12/22/1955 Highest Flood
At the Soquel Drive bridge in
downtown Soquel, remains of
a four-room house and five
cabins joined the rubble that
wedged against the bridge
abutments, causing the bridge
to collapse. Overall damage
to property in Soquel and
Capitola exceeded $1 million.

Capitola damage included the
Venetian Courts. Noble
Creek and Tannery Creek
also flooded.

Photos courtesy of Carolyn
Swift
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
5/2/1955
Erosion
Sentinel: Capitola City Council
Asks Cleanup Help
still occasionally throw
garbage over the cliff,
particularly along Grand
Avenue. This not only creates
health hazards, but also
attracts rodents which burrow
into and weaken the cliff,
increasing the rate of cliff
Photos courtesy of Covello
and Covello Photography.
4/3/1958 High Tide
Esplanade smashed by tides.
-goround damaged; horses are
knocked off and washed down
San Jose Avenue.

Photo courtesy of Covello and
Covello Photography.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
2/09/1960
Gale winds,
heavy seas
Power outages, slides, and
winds 35-40 mph. Capitola
hardest hit. Damage
estimated at $100,000. Ten
Venetian Court apartments
the end of the wharf, rolled
into a ball, and deposited into
Heavy waves smashed the
beach restaurants,
amusement concessions, and
the merry-go-round. Rocks
and logs strewn across the
beach. Water pushed back
under the Stockton Bridge,
crushing the riverfront fences
100 yards on either side. An
estimated $5,000 in damage
was done to the wharf
building, but not much
happened to the wharf itself.

Cliffs crumbled on Grand
Avenue.

Police Chief Marty Bergthold
A portion of Grand Avenue
15 people knocked to the
ground by breakers. One
woman injured.

Summer
1961
Birds fall from
sky
Sooty Shearwaters fall from
the sky; they are affected by
toxins from red algae. Birds
cover streets, wharf, and
beach. Alfred Hitchcock
inspired to move ahead with
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1963 Erosion
Capitola City Council votes to
start condemnation
proceedings against Harry
Hooper to obtain 320 feet of
Hooper Beach for erosion
control to protect Cliff Drive,
where a high rise
development was planned.
1963 Erosion
Capitola City Council
considers construction of
seawall to control erosion
from Grand Avenue to New
Brighton Beach. The filled in
area would also provide
parking for approximately 400
cars.

Dec. 20,
1964 Erosion
Construction begins on
24-unit apartment house on
the bay side of Grand Avenue
on Depot Hill. Robert
Lamberson, architect. Grand
Avenue residents eventually
sue the City over a disputed
10-foot setback for the
project, which was built on a
former park site at the top of
the bluff. Cost $500,000.

In the 1980s, several units
facing the bay were removed
due to cliff erosion.

Photo courtesy of Minna
Hertel.
12/20/1964 Flood threat Storm and tide alarms City
with a disappearing beach
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1/13/1965 Erosion
Capitola considers feasibility
study to build 370-foot seawall
along Grand Avenue.

Backfilling below Grand
Avenue would be used for a
1,000-car parking lot.

Developers expressed desire
to lease portion of the parking
lot for a three-story, 20 unit
convention hotel with
restaurant and cocktail bar, to
be built along the Grand
Avenue bluff.

First step was to have the
beach deeded to the city by
the state.
$1,228,000 estimated cost for
parking lot
$275,000 estimated cost for
hotel.

Photo courtesy of Covello and
Covello Photography.

Summer
1965 Erosion
Capitola requests help from
the State Department of
Water Resources to solve the
problem of disappearing sand,
harbor officials to install a
recommended sand by-pass
at the harbor jetty.

Photo courtesy of Al Lowry.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
Summer of
1965 Erosion
Off-Shore parking lot plan
revised. Parking lot to extend
430 feet out into the way from
the cliffs south of Capitola
beach for about 1,500 feet. A
breakwater is planned to
extend 600 feet south to the
end of the high cliff area, to
prevent cliff erosion. The
parking lot would also be used
with commercial concessions
for tourists. Project to cover
ten acres reclaimed from the
bay.

Photo courtesy of Covello and
Covello Photography.

December
1965 Storm
The City replaced 21 pilings
under the wharf that were
weakened by the storm.

Capitola officials fear that
waves would smash the
seawall which protected
sewer lines that ran from
the East Cliff Sanitation
District plant.

That winter, the county public
works department offered 500
cubic feet of rock rubble to be
placed against the seawall.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1966 Erosion
Lifelong resident Violet Gooch
hired Granite Construction to
build a rip-rap wall at the base
of the cliff at the end of the
row of homes west of the
wharf. (Hooper Beach)
Photo courtesy of Covello
and Covello Photography.

January
1967 Storm Reported as heavy
1968 Erosion
Army Corps of Engineers
begins work to construct a
groin, completed the following
spring. Cost $160,000.

January
1973 Storm Beach littered with tons of driftwood after heavy rains. 1975 Wind storm 40 knot winds downed trees
and power lines.
1976-77 Severe
drought Water conservation ordered
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1976 Strong winds Winds downed power lines
12/21/1976 High waves Waves crash over wharf
10/2/1979 High waves
At least eight sailboats were
destroyed at Capitola during
the morning. A powerful swell
broke 15 boats from their
moorings off the Capitola
Wharf. The boats were
pushed ashore by 12-to-20
foot waves that pounded the
shoreline.

Jan 1980 Flood No damage reported
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1/16/1980 Earthquake Epicenter of 3.6 magnitude
quake in Corralitos
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
January 3-5,
1982 Flood
Torrential rainfall, floods,
mudslides countywide. Soquel
Creek overflowed and flooded
Soquel. The logjam at the
bridge was estimated to be
nearly 100 yards wide and 25
feet high. In Capitola, damage
was comparatively minimal.

The roadway leading to the
Stockton Avenue bridge was
damaged. The bridge
bulkhead was undercut.

Several of the Venetian Court
units were damaged and a
portion of the seawall gave
way.

City officials estimated
damage to public property at
$270,889.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
12/17/1982 Storm
Restaurant on the newly
renovated Capitola Wharf is
damaged in storm.
1/27/1983 High Tide
Capitola Wharf buildings, the
Venetian Courts, the former
boathouse building (Mr. Toots
Downstairs) and all other
business of the Esplanade
were flooded. Water extends
down San Jose Avenue and
Lawn Way. Huge logs and
debris are scattered through
town.

The giant surf took out a 30-
foot section of the wharf which
had been renovated in 1982.

Photos courtesy of Minna
Hertel.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
Top photo courtesy of Minna
Hertel; middle photo courtesy
of Sandy Lydon.
2/10/1983 High Tide
Surf rolls over the sea wall
along the Esplanade. Water
and debris extend as far as
Capitola Avenue.
(Photo courtesy of Minna
Hertel)
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
3/1/1983
High
Tide/strong
winds
Waves damaged the
restaurant at the end of the
wharf, crashed over beach
wall and entered restaurants
damage was nothing
compared to the million-dollar
Capitola City Manager Steve
Burrell.
2/15/1984 Erosion
Even though planner Susan
Tupper warned the plan might
not be a lasting solution,
Capitola City Council
approved a plan to stabilize its
crumbling cliffs by installing
artificial seaweed a series of
floating plastic fronds
anchored to a sand-filled tube.

The intent was to capture
sand that drifts down the
coast each year, thereby
building a sandy beach in
front of the cliffs below Grand
Avenue.
seaweed lasted until the next
major storm and then drifted
to sea. Cost $120,000.

The cliff continues to erode at
a rate of 12-18 inches per
year.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
1987-1992 Drought Severe drought, water
conservation ordered.
10/17/1989,
5:04pm,
Duration of
15 Seconds
Earthquake
Loma Prieta 6.9 mag
earthquake with epicenter 3
miles north of Aptos.

Comparatively, damage to
Capitola homes and
businesses was not as
severe. Within the city, no
buildings damaged and no
one was injured physically.

Damage countywide
ultimately estimated to be
about $1 billion.
(Top photo courtesy of Karen
Nevis)
March 1995 Flood The creek rose near the
village.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
Winter 1996 Flood
Yards and basements of
homes along both sides of
Soquel Creek near the village
were flooded.
2007-2009 Drought
Water waste regulations
strictly enforced; voluntary
15% conservation savings
requested by local water
providers.

Winter 2008 High tide
Old bathhouse/boathouse
building
(Margaritaville/Stockton
Bridge Grill) battered by
swells.
(Photo courtesy of Karen
Nevis)
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
3/11/2011 Tsunami Capitola Village received
warnings, but no damage
March 24
and 26,
2011
Noble Creek
and Tannery
Creek Floods
Noble Creek floods village;
Tannery Creek rushes
through New Brighton Parking
lot and undermines the cliff
roadway.
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
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DATE TYPE IMPACT/PROPERTY DAMAGE IMAGES
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Mary Kay Martin <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2025 9:35 AM
To: City Council
Subject: The historic Stockton Bridge
Dear Council members,
I live very close to Capitola (Merrill Rd.), though technically an Aptos resident, and have since 1978. I go there all the time—to shop, to walk, to restaurants, to meet friends and take family. For many years I rode my bike down there most mornings.

The historic bridge in Capitola is an absolutely essential feature of the area’s appeal, its charm, its beauty. It’s part of a whole constellation of style and appearance—with the creek, the curves of the seawall/ businesses along the water, the features of the hillside and the walkway along the creek, the overlooking Shadowbrook. Indeed it is the most pleasant area of the town, along with the park beyond the Esplanade.

It would be a serious, terrible mistake to replace the old bridge with something bigger and more modern. The trafϐic problem has nothing to do with the size of the bridge: it’s a situation so much bigger than that—and will be bad no matter what, we all know this, as long as no one has the courage or vision to plan for and implement mass transit countywide. The bikes can go through there ϐine without their own dedicated path. Are bikers to control our municipal and aesthetic decisions? That’s just wrong!
Please, please don’t destroy this beautiful, charming—and functional!—asset of our collective communities.

Thank you for your time.

Mary Kay Martin, PhD
3363 Merrill Rd.

Aptos 95003
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Barbara Garza-Brickley <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2025 11:50 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton bridge
City council of Capitola:

I strongly object to using $840k for engineering plans to “fix” the Stockton bridge due to non existent “log jams”.

There are so many other more urgent projects that need attention and financing , Sincerely,
Barbara Garza
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Cathy Russell <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2025 11:43 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Capitola Stockton Ave., Bridge
People love the charm of capital just the way it is. The Stockton Ave., Bridge is part of that charm. Please keep it the way it is.

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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Melanie Newby <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2025 12:27 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton St Bridge
Council,
I strongly believe this plan you all want us to believe is to eliminate a “log jam” issue is just not true. I have lived in this area for most of my life and love the quaintness of a small town seaside community! The walk ability of it , even the inevitable traffic. Respecƞully don’t mess this up.

A neighbor,
Melanie & Jerry Newby
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Konnie Bugge <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2025 5:04 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton bridge
When have we ever had log jams there??? Please answer this quesƟon because the bridge is great as is. If the real reason is to accommodate bike lanes that is ridiculous. Why should we accommodate bikes when almost NONE of them obey the rules of the road!!!! Konnie Bugge
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Sandra Rich <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2025 9:25 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Possible Spam [SPF Softfail] Stockton Bridge
As a home owner/resident of Capitola since 1989 I’d like to state my firm opposiƟon to removing the Stockton Bridge from the Village and replacing it with one that accommodates a bike route. It’s beauƟful and funcƟonal. It does not cause logjams nor contribute to flooding Some bikers may insist otherwise but it’s not true (no proof) and it serves no heir special interest rather than our community.

Please do not spoil our landmark or redesign our popular village SubmiƩed Sandra E Radabaugh-Rich Home owner and resident Sent from my iPhone
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Matthew Balkman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 2:13 PM
To: City Council
Subject: NO on rebuilding the Stockton Bridge
City Council –
Keep Capitola quaint and STOP spending money on unnecessary things. How about spending money on improving downtown, waterfront, lowering the speed limit to 15 MPH from the top of Cliff Dr and all through the downtown and enforce it, improving the wharf, stairs to Depot Hill, stairs from Cliff Dr, shore up Cliff Dr…..all things that NEED money for a real need. There is not “log jam” need or concern.

Let the bikes share the road.

Cheers,
Matthew Balkman
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Suzanne Cochran <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 2:21 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton Bridge - Do Not Support Replacement for 3/27 Agenda Item Dear Capitola City Council Members.

Please do not replace the historic Stockton Bridge. According to history there has not been log jamming to the bridge during storms which is one of the “supposed” issues with the current bridge. (See link below) Also there is no need to widen the bridge for the trail that was originally planned and should be on the rail. Please use the engineering money for the trail on the rail or other priorities of the city, NOT THE RTC priorities. Also removing the bridge that has no issues would change the character of Capitola forever. The RTC can not continue to attempt to change the character of our village. Remember Measure L, no trail through the village, only on the rail!
The November Bridge decision should be revisited and overturned. There is a new city council team plus potential member recall. Please remember city council represents the voters of Capitola, not outside agencies, special interest groups and non-Capitola residence. https://www.cityofcapitola.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/2484/appendixa_timeline_of_capitola_na tural_hazard_events-jun2013-small.pdf
Regards,
Suzanne Cochran
Homeowner and full time resident at 4530 Garnet Street
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From: chris amsden <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 5:11 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton Bridge Replacement Project Design Amendment Dear Capitola City Council members,
I am writing regarding the March 27th agenda item to approve a proposed replacement of the iconic Stockton Bridge in an effort to prevent "log jams". Since the Stockton Bridge was built in the 1930s, there has never once been a log-jam that caused flooding to any residences or buildings in Capitola.

Even during the worst storms (1982 and the more recent "100-year storms") a crane was simply parked on the Stockton Bridge to remove any debris.

The expense for this project ($840,398 just for the engineering plans!) is completely unnecessary when there are so many other priorities Capitola should focus on. Moreover, this appears to be outside special interests creating an excuse to replace a perfectly functioning bridge at the expense of Capitola residents (dare I even say "rail trail", or widening the bridge to accommodate the RTC).

Please demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Please use our tax dollars wisely, and stop the wasteful spending on projects that are completely unnecessary. Please say NO to outside special interests that attempt to manipulate our community to benefit their projects. Please vote NO on the Stockton Bridge Replacement Project Design Amendment!
Sincerely,
Chris Amsden
Phone: (408) 386-7484
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From: Vicki Malandra <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2025 9:13 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton Bridge
Hi Council members,
I own property on Capitola Ave. in the village. I have lived and had a business in the Village since 1977. I have seen storms over the years and have never seen a "log jam" at the bridge that could not be easily mitigated. I believe that is the premise for rebuilding the bridge.

I am against the project of rebuilding the bridge. Closing the access to the Village for the duration of construction will have a devastating impact on business and people passing through. I feel the real motivation for this restructure is to service the rail trail plan. We already have challenges with bikes, electric bikes, walkers and cars passing trough. The rail trail going through the Village is a bad plan and accidents waiting to happen.

Please say no to reconstructing the bridge and use the funds elsewhere.

Thanks for considering my thoughts.

Vicki Malandra
Broker Associate
DRE #00548915
831-818-2337
David Lyng Real Estate
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Brian Hawes <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:26 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Save the Stockton Ave. Bridge!
I object to the city spending $840,000 to replace a perfectly good iconic bridge. I have been a resident of Capitola since 1997, and have witnessed some very serious storms over the past 28 years, never once did they involve a log jam at the Stockton Bridge. I think this is simply a ruse to accommodate the RTC’s desire to run a bike path thru the city of Capitola. We don’t have room for a bike path thru the city and the citizens of Capitola already voted in favor of Measure L, which prohibits a bike path on city streets. Its time that our elected oƯicials start listening to the residents of Capitola, instead of outside interest groups! Leave the bridge alone and keep the trail on the rail!!! Brian Hawes | Sales Account Manager | Oceanmist.com
[p] 831-770-6450 | [c] (831) 970-8191
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From: Clark Cochran <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 2:50 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Do Not Approve Spending $715,000 Now
Dear Mayor and City Council,
What is the rush to approve final engineering plans before the replacement of the Stockton Avenue Bridge has been discussed with the public? This, like the RTC plans and the RM housing density changes, has a huge impact on our city. We need to know more. Residents need a public discussion. City staff has been working for well over a year on plans to replace the Stockton bridge. We the public are just now hearing about it.

State Senator Laird has allocated $500,000 for a debris diverter. Why not use these funds for a reasonable, if not perfect solution for now? I read the engineering report and options along with the Capitola History Museum report. Diverters would work and no storm debris in recorded Capitola history would have fully blocked or caused the current Stockton bridge to fail.

Tearing down and replacing with new is always the ideal solution. Where is the practical solution being discussed and trade offs made? Why is this being pursued now? Where is the City coming up with $14M- $17M to replace it? How involved have village business owners been on a plan that would greatly reduce their revenues for at least a year? How will this issue be mitigated? How badly will traffic be impacted? Not just commuting but visitors and residents getting to the village? Where will pedestrians go? From our Jewel Box neighborhood we won’t even be able to have a reasonable walk to town. What will happen when resident parking is added on top of current use? Have residents been fully made aware of all of these issues in advance of spending this money? Easy answer. NO! Let’s not spend $715,000 now and then even more for engineering plans until there is community agreement. If the bridge MUST be replaced, and as a Civil Engineer I currently don’t believe this to be true for multiple years, then the new bridge design MUST mimic the existing bridge with open concrete railing and ideally reusing the existing lamp post lighting even though it will cost more.

What is the rush? There are other critically important current decisions to be fully considered and approved. Hold another Town Hall Meeting on the bridge. Spend our money on more pressing needs.

Once residents and business owners understand and are in agreement, then spend what is needed. Not before.

Sincerely,
Clark and Suzanne Cochran
Capitola Full Time Residents and Homeowners
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From: Bill Gray <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 4:33 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton Bridge
The Bridge is part of the character of Capitola and the Villiage. We need not a larger Bridge either to facilitate logs nor traffic. Please maintain the character of our community.

Bill Gray
1440 Prospect Ave
Capitola
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Teresa Maguire <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:33 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Save the Stockton street bridge
This bridge is so special to our community, where I have watched my friends and family run in the wharf to wharf, where we have watched the last begonia festival, date night and photos with friends just to name a few special events.

This is a part of Capitola, and from what we all understand the study is to review the cost or replacing this due to log jams. We had some of the biggest storms in the past four years without flooding or log jams.

We urge you to stop this study, do not use this grant money on a useless study as there are other mitigation efforts for 1/20th of the cost if there is log jam concerns. --
God Bless,
Teresa L. Maguire
Capitola, CA
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Eric Coatney <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:51 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton Bridge
Stockton Bridge has no known log jam that caused flooding since it was opened in 1934. No reason to rebuild it. The footbridge in Perry Park was shaded by two trees in 2023. Those trees were swept out to to the bay under Stockton Bridge. After storms that year, I could count over a 100 logs near the bandstand. Bridge is fine. No need to spend money on a study.

Regards,
Eric Coatney
48th Avenue
Capitola, CA
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:02 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton Bridge
Capitola City Council
I am writing to you as a concerned long time resident and advocate for the preservation of the Stockton Bridge in Capitola. I understand that there have been discussions regarding the future of the bridge, and I would like to express my strong support for efforts to protect this important landmark.

The Stockton Bridge holds significant historical and cultural value for our community. Built over 91 years ago, it has been a vital connector between residents, businesses, and visitors. More than just a bridge, it represents the story of Capitola's growth, evolution, and unique charm. Its distinct character and architectural beauty are essential components of what makes our town so special.

For many, the Stockton Bridge is not just a piece of infrastructure, but a beloved feature that ties us to the past. It frames views of our stunning local landscapes, the bridge is an integral part of the daily life in this community. The preservation of such landmarks help maintain the identity of our town and ensures that future generations can experience the same connection to our history.

I beleive that, with thoughtful planning and collaboration, we can find a way to restore the bridge, ensuring that it continues to serve the needs of our community while honoring its historical significance. The bridge does not need to be torn down; instead we should look at innovative solutions that allow for its preservation.

I urge you to consider the long term impact of demolishing such an iconic structure. Not only would it be a loss for local residents, but it would also diminish the character that makes Capitola a destination for visitors. There are ample examples of historic landmarks across the country that have been successfully preserved. I have full confidence that we can find a similar solution for Stockton Bridge.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am eager to see our community work together to find the best way forward and preserve one of Capitola's most cherished landmarks.

Vote to preserve the bridge!
The Crisham Family
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Leslie Paulides <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 11:08 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton bridge
Please defer any decisions on the Stockton bridge project unƟl A) proper community outreach has happened
B) a comprehensive understanding of how this project relates to the Cliff Drive Resiliency project has been shared.

C) the fiscal impact is thoroughly veƩed
D) and you are certain you won’t be violaƟng Measure L to do it.

Jessica Kahn shared with me in August 2024 in response to my quesƟon on when we would get more informaƟon on bike and pedestrian safety on Cliff Drive, that they were working on a Stockton bridge project to improve ingress and egress to the village. This project is clearly about that and not debris miƟgaƟon.

How far are you willing to let the City Staff and RTC push you to make expensive decisions without truly understanding the situaƟon, and breaking the law.

It’s Ɵme for YOU, our elected officials to stand up for Capitola, and not the special interests driving this behavior.

Ask for an update on the Cliff Drive Resiliency Project that will absolutely impact ingress and egress before wandering down the yellow brick road to Oz on the Stockton bridge distracƟon. I do not support the fiscal irresponsibility of an unveƩed recommendaƟon on design costs for the bridge for acƟve transportaƟon improvements. The largest ATP grant in Calif. history was awarded for the 4.2 miles of the rail trail project going through capitola. Have the RTC use that funding as designed instead of Capitola having to fund improvements out of the rail corridor for safe bike and pedestrian traffic, the definiƟon of acƟve transportaƟon. Tell them to use the grant money for what it was awarded to do.

Regards,
Leslie Nielsen
Sent from my iPad
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From: John Martorella <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 11:24 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Stockton Bridge
Dear council,
I strongly object to the $840k for the engineering cost of rebuilding the Stockton bridge.

As elected officials, it's time that all of you listen to the citizens of Capitola and stop drinking the special interest coolaid.

Be fiscally responsible and stop wasting money.

Lastly, it's time to put back Bay ave. to its original configuration and stop making bad decisions.

Thank you,
John Martorella
Capitola resident since 1990
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Michael routh <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:14 PM
To: City Council
Subject: [SPF Softfail] city council item 8b
Attachments: city council item 8b.pdf
Sent from my iPad
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For nearly 60 years as a resident or as a council member I've worked to protect the special character of Capitola. That used to be pretty easy not that long ago - council members genuinely cared about Capitola, there were no hidden or personal agendas, no interest in using council positions to advance careers. City managers actually lived in town and had a stake in the community. Public Works directors understood the community desire to preserve the features that make Capitola special. Staff and council listened to the residents.

We all shared a common goal to protect Capitola’s unique quality of life and the features that make our town special.

But that was then. Now, it's not so easy. It seems we are in a constant battle to save the unique qualities of Capitola. Council members push personal agendas or won't challenge staff
recommendations. The city manager and staff are out of touch with the residents. Just recently residents have objected to the rezoning for high density development above and beyond the housing element requirements. Next week we have to battle the rail trail detour and the destruction of the trees on Park Ave. Tonight we are fighting to protect our historic Stockton Ave bridge from destruction.

It feels like Capitola is under siege by the very people who are supposed to care for and protect our city. Now is the time to start regaining the public trust or face the music at the ballot box. Margaux knows that's not an idle threat and Alexander will soon find out.

There have been two 100 year storms in the life of the bridge, in 1955 and 1982. Neither resulted in any log jams or river flooding. The Capitola disaster history, going all the way back to 1791, shows no log jams EVER! The bridge design has worked fine for nearly a century. This proposal is not about floods or log jams, It’s an end run around Measure L. It's an attempt to detour the bike trail off the rail ROW and route it through the Village.

In the 1982 storm, the city put a crane with a claw on the bridge as a successful preventive measure to pick out any stuck debris. We could suffer 100 year storms every year for the next 50 years, the city could 81 Item 4 B.
put two cranes on the bridge each time, and the cost would be a fraction of the proposed engineering study.

You represent the residents of Capitola - not the RTC, not FORT, or people who don't live in Capitola. You took an oath to uphold city ordinances. Which reminds me - the Stockton Ave bridge was designated an historical feature by ordinance on July 15, 1999 by a 10-0 unanimous vote in a joint meeting of the council and planning commission. It is supposed to be codified as Chapter 17.87 of the Municipal Code but there is no Chapter 17.87 in the current code.

Perhaps another error by someone. I could find no record that the ordinance was rescinded so it appears the bridge enjoys some legal protections because of the historical designation.

Don't destroy the charm of our beautiful city. Don't be duped by the logjam ruse. Put the $840,000 to better use and leave our historic bridge alone.
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Mozumder, Kailash
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:42 PM
To: Gautho, Julia
Subject: FW: Stockton Bridge Replacement Project
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
From: Daniel Castagnola <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:09 PM
To: CapitolaDPW <[email protected]>
Subject: Stockton Bridge Replacement Project
Dear Mayor and Members of the Capitola City Council,
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed budget extension for the design phase of the Stockton Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, which is set to be discussed and voted on March 27th council meeting. Given the significant implications of this project on Capitola Village, I respectfully urge the Council to consider postponing or tabling this decision until further clarification is provided on several critical issues.

Key Concerns:

1. Measure L & Capitola Village Preservation:
o Measure L, passed by voters, emphasizes the protection of Capitola’s small-town character, particularly in the Village area.
o Any project that alters the aesthetics or character of the Village should be carefully considered, with full transparency and public input.

2. Historical Significance of Stockton Avenue Bridge:
o The bridge has been recognized for its historical value and qualifies for consideration under the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
o Caltrans has identified the bridge in its evaluations, yet there is no clear indication of how Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is being addressed in the replacement planning process.

3. Traffic Congestion & Community Impact:
o The bridge serves as a crucial access point to Capitola Village, and changes to its structure could significantly impact traffic flow, emergency response times, and local businesses. o A comprehensive traffic impact study should be conducted and shared with the public before any design modifications are approved.

4. Budget Concerns & Cost Transparency:
o The cost of the new design and potential unforeseen expenses must be fully understood before additional taxpayer dollars are allocated.
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2 o Given the scope of this project, there needs to be more clarity on how much funding is required in total and whether alternative, cost-effective solutions have been explored.

5. Lack of Public Awareness & Input:
o Residents and business owners in Capitola Village deserve a greater voice in this process, as the outcome will directly affect them.
o The rapid progression of this project, without clear information on potential design changes and their long-term impacts, raises concerns about whether public concerns are being adequately addressed.

Given these factors, I strongly urge the Council to delay any funding approval until the following steps are taken:
 A clear public presentation of the design changes and their impact on the Village.  A thorough review of Section 106 compliance and its implications for the project.  A transparent discussion on cost breakdowns and alternative options.  A comprehensive traffic study to assess the impact of potential bridge modifications.

I appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to an open dialogue on ensuring that any changes to our Village align with the values and priorities of Capitola residents.

Sincerely,
Daniel Castagnola
Yahoo Mail - Email Simplified
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From: Kevin Maguire <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 1:59 PM
To: City Council
Subject: 3.27.2025 Agenda 8 B. Save the Stockton Bridge! Reasons why the Council should consider a pause to this.  Strong Public Opposition: At least 20 letters from Capitola residents (and a few neighboring community members) oppose the replacement. Their reasons include:
o Lack of historical flooding/logjam evidence.
o Loss of the bridge’s historic charm and aesthetic.
o Cost concerns – $840,000 for design, with final construction cost estimates ranging from $17 - 26 million.
o Business Disruption during construction.
o Suspected ulterior motives, such as using the project to advance the RTC’s bike path detour through the village.
 Residents cite Measure L which prohibits a trail through the village, implying the project violates voter intent.
녙녚녛녜녝녞 How Many Residents Are Against It?
 At least 20 named correspondents expressed strong objections, including long-time residents, property owners, and professionals. Names include Michael Routh, Sandra Rich, Cathy Russell, Clark Cochran, Brian Hawes, Chris Amdsen, and others.
 No public support for the bridge replacement was noted in the correspondence. 臵臶臸臹臺臻臷 Historical Data on Storms & Major Incidents in Capitola Residents refer to Capitola's Natural Hazard Timeline (provided as an appendix in city materials) which includes:

Notable Events:
 1982 Flood: Soquel Creek logjam at the bridge caused significant upstream flooding in Soquel— not Capitola. Capitola’s Stockton Bridge had minor damage; debris was managed with a crane.  1955 Flood: Destructive flood in Soquel, damaging property and bridges—again, no reference to Stockton Bridge logjam.
 1937 Flood: Logjam at Soquel Drive bridge, not Stockton Bridge.  2023–2024 Storms (inferred from context): No new logjam incidents mentioned at Stockton Avenue Bridge.

Key Point:
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2  No documented logjam-related structural failure or flood event at Stockton Bridge over its history.

Summary
 The Stockton Bridge Replacement is facing significant community pushback over cost, historical preservation, and mistrust over motives.
 Storm history shows no record of log jams at the bridge, undermining a primary justification for replacement.
 While infrastructure improvement has benefits, the lack of community support and unclear necessity make this a controversial project, especially with negative and financial impacts on village businesses.

If this council truly values transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the voice of its constituents, then the path forward is clear:
o Pause this project.
o Revisit the November 2023 decision.
o And host a proper public town hall dedicated solely to the future of the Stockton Bridge.

The community deserves a voice in this—not just a price tag.

Thank you for your time.

Kevin Maguire
Capitola Resident
Cliffwood Height 74'
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1 Gautho, Julia
From: Kevin Maguire <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:36 PM
To: City Council
Subject: "Stockton Bridge Reinforcement Project," On August 24, 2023, the City Council accepted $500,000 in grant
Based on the City Council meeting on 1/25/2024, The project is for Reinforcement, and Grants were awarded for that purpose.

Please direct staff and contractors to study the Reinforcement of the Stockton bridge, debris fins and other upstream mitigation efforts, also Do Nothing as there is no recordable log jams, not in our major historic storms of 2023-2024, or in the past 90 year life of the bridge. 詙詚詛詜詟詝詞 Current Condition of the Stockton Avenue Bridge  Built: 1934 (over 90 years old)
 Type: Hollow box girder bridge (lightweight, early WPA-era design)  Sufficiency Rating: 60.6 out of 100 by Caltrans
o Indicates it’s in “Fair” condition
 Seismic Safety: Structurally sound as of the latest inspection o No immediate earthquake risk
 Storm Resilience:
o Requires crane intervention for large debris management during major flows, as a precautionary.

1/25/2024 City Council Meeting
********************************************************* Fiscal Impact: On August 24, 2023, the City Council accepted $500,000 in grant funds from the California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) for the Stockton Bridge Debris Mitigation Project. The adopted FY 2022-23 budget allocated $350,000 for the initial phase of the "Stockton Bridge Reinforcement Project," bringing total project funding to $850,000. Sufficient funds are available for approval of this Professional Services Agreement.

Due to its vulnerability, the Stockton Avenue Bridge is identified as a critical at-risk facility in the City's 2013 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). In 2016, a due diligence memorandum was completed to assess the potential impact of debris flow on the bridge during a catastrophic flooding event. The memorandum recommended the installation of debris fins to guide debris through the larger center span of the bridge.

The development of a debris mitigation project for the Stockton Avenue Bridge involves conducting a feasibility study and detailed site study, including a hydraulic model, evaluation of alternative debris control measures, consideration of permits, infrastructure requirements, and cost analysis. The FY 2022- 23 Budget allocated $350,000 for the initial phase of the "Stockton Bridge Reinforcement 87 Item 4 B.
2 Project." With support from State Senator John Laird, State Assembly Bill 102 was passed this summer, which allocated $500,000 for this project.

1. High Cost of Replacement
 The estimated cost for full bridge replacement was stated as $17M–$20M, making it by far the most expensive option compared to alternatives like debris piers or cages ($1.4M–$2.4M).  Council acknowledged that funding would rely heavily on state and federal grants, and it would take multiple rounds of applications over several years to secure enough support. “Obviously the downside to this one is it requires significant planning and significant funding to achieve.”

2. Multi-Year Project Timeline
 Councilmembers recognized the replacement option is a long-haul project, requiring:
o Environmental reviews
o Multi-agency permitting
o Public input
o Final design
 This introduces uncertainty about when construction could begin. “It is multi-year to develop, multi-year to get funded... not a short-term project.” 脥깩깪 3. Overlap With Other Major Projects
 Concern was raised about timing conflicts with Cliff Drive resiliency work, another major infrastructure priority.
 Council asked whether both projects would compound community disruption or strain grant opportunities if pursued simultaneously.
“Do you see any reason to time the grant writing process differently… just so the impact to our community and traffic wouldn't be so much?”
뭅뭃뭄뭆 4. Retrofit or Modify Instead of Replace?
 A councilmember asked whether the existing bridge could be retrofitted or widened rather than replaced entirely. (11/14/2024 council meeting)
 Staff responded that due to its construction style (a hollow box girder), the bridge is not structurally adaptable or modifiable.
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3 “It is very much in one piece… not a type of bridge you build onto.” 詴該詳 5. Historical & Cultural Preservation
 There was explicit recognition that the bridge is a historic WPA-era structure, visually tied to Capitola’s identity.
 Staff said any new design would attempt to preserve the look and feel, but acknowledged loss of original structure could spark public pushback.
“It’s the oldest of its type in California… visually very much ‘says Capitola’ between the Venetians and the Village.”
것겄겅겆겇 Additional Considerations Discussed:
 Whether clearing upstream debris (as an interim strategy) could delay the need for full replacement.
 Council supported continuing crane-based debris removal until a long-term solution is funded.  A desire to maximize public input before advancing design plans. 89 Item 4 B.
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From: Vicki Guinn <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 3:53 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Agenda Item; 8B, Strong Opposition to the Replacement of Stockton Avenue Bridge Dear Mayor Clarke and Council Members,
I am writing to express my firm opposition to amending and increasing the PSA and ask that the City Council support halting the proposed replacement of the Stockton Avenue Bridge in Capitola. This project is not only unnecessary but also threatens to disrupt the character, functionality, and historical integrity of our community.

The Stockton Avenue Bridge has served Capitola well for decades, and there is no compelling evidence that a full replacement is needed. While maintenance and reinforcement may be warranted, a complete reconstruction is an excessive and wasteful use of public funds. The financial burden of this project could be better allocated to pressing infrastructure needs, such as road repairs, flood mitigation, and public safety improvements.

Furthermore, replacing the bridge would create prolonged and severe disruptions to local businesses, residents, and visitors. Stockton Avenue is a vital artery for traffic, emergency response, and commerce.

Shutting it down for an extended period will severely impact small businesses, limit access for residents, and create gridlock throughout the village. The economic repercussions of this unnecessary project could be devastating.

Additionally, the aesthetic and historical significance of the Stockton Avenue Bridge must not be overlooked.

Capitola thrives on its unique charm, and a modernized, oversized bridge would be a jarring and unwelcome addition to our historic village. The city should be focused on preserving the character of our town, not dismantling it in the name of Modernization.

I urge you to forgo further expenditure and reconsider this ill-advised project and explore alternative solutions that prioritize preservation, practical maintenance, and fiscal responsibility. Capitola residents deserve a say in how our community is shaped, and this project is being pushed forward without adequate consideration of its consequences.

It's understood that from a lifecycle cost perspective, its better to preserve what we have and invest in proactive maintenance than replacement.

Sincerely,
Vicki Guinn
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From: Sarah Leonard <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:31 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Keep the Railroad Bridge in Capitola
To whom it may concern,
I understand there’s a meeting this evening. I will not be able to make it.

The Historic Railroad Bridge is beautiful and adds such a wonderful dimension to Capitola Village. The bridge is nearly 100 years old. My son and his friends walk along it. I gaze at it with fondness. It keeps Capitola Village very distinguished. The optics take us back in time and evoke nostalgia.

Why does spending over $800,000 to destroy the bridge make sense when it’s safe, structurally sound, and adds so much to the visual of this seaside town?
For all these reasons, the bridge enhances Capitola Village community, and it must remain.

Sincerely,
Sarah Leonard
4th grade teacher at Valencia
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From: Tricia Proctor <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 1:30 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Opposition to March 27th Agenda Item - Stockton Bridge Replacement Dear Capitola City Council,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the agenda item scheduled for March 27th regarding the proposed replacement of the iconic Stockton Bridge.

Since its construction in the 1930s, the Stockton Bridge has never experienced a log jam that resulted in flooding to any residences or buildings in Capitola. We have eƯectively managed debris by simply utilizing a crane parked on the bridge.

The proposed expense for this project, amounting to $840K, just for engineering plans, is not only unnecessary but reckless. It raises concerns that this initiative may be driven by special interests seeking to replace a perfectly functioning bridge, potentially at the expense of Capitola residents.

As a resident of Riverview Dr. since 1992, I can attest that there has never been a log jam at the bridge that could not be easily managed. The flooding issues we face are primarily due to king tides, heavy rainfall, and high surf conditions. A true Capitola native would understand this reality.

I urge you to reconsider the decision to allocate $840,000 for the replacement of this iconic bridge, which has served our community well for decades.

Thank you,
Tricia Proctor
Riverview Dr.
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From: Eric Coatney <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:04 PM
To: City Council
Cc: Luke Coatney
Subject: [PDF] Stockton Bridge - agenda item 8B for today Attachments: Stockton Bridge report_Capitola agenda item 8B March 27 2025.pdf The attachment will be presented at the meeting tonight. We'll bring some copies. We understand that you probably won't have time to read it.

Regards,
Eric and Luke Coatney
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 09:50:49 PM PDT, Eric Coatney <[email protected]> wrote:

Stockton Bridge has no known log jam that caused flooding since it was opened in 1934. No reason to rebuild it. The footbridge in Perry Park was shaded by two trees in 2023. Those trees were swept out to to the bay under Stockton Bridge. After storms that year, I could count over a 100 logs near the bandstand. Bridge is fine. No need to spend money on a study.

Regards,
Eric Coatney
48th Avenue
Capitola, CA
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BRIDGE PIER DEBRIS MITIGATION FEASIBILITY REPORT

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Hydraulic Analysis
Water surface elevations within Soquel Creek at the Stockton Avenue Bridge were calculated using HEC-RAS version 6.5, the Army Corps of Engineer’s Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System computer program. Use of HEC-RAS to model channel hydraulics for the scenarios provided is considered appropriate as the water in the channel, at the elevations modeled, is flowing in one direction, downstream, toward the ocean during the flow event.

Topography
The source for topographic information in the area of the project is the County of Santa Cruz Geographic Information Systems Department.

Bridge
The source for dimensions of the Stockton Avenue Bridge is the As Built Plans Set from Caltrans, Document No. 40008995 for Capitola Bridge, dated October 1933.

Peak Flow
The peak flow used for the 100-year storm event is 17,500 cfs in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Santa Cruz County, CA and Incorporated Areas, FIS No. 06087CV001C.

The peak flow for the lower flow event of 1,200 cfs is pulled from the United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) website, “USGS Water Data for the Nation” (waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis). USGS provides data retrieved from a flow monitoring location in Soquel Creek. Between January 2024 and March 2024 four storms produced flows of 1000 cfs or more in Soquel Creek. Large woody debris was observed to be caught below the Stockton Avenue Bridge in February 2024 and in March 2024.

Hydrograph for Unsteady Flow Analysis
A simplified hydrograph was developed based upon the flow data for the lower peak flow storm of January 2024. The hydrograph assumes a storm flow duration of 24 hours with peak flow occurring at 9 hours and 15 minutes after the start of the flow event.

Starting Hydraulic Grade Line
In this preliminary analysis, to evaluate the response of hydraulic grade line upstream of the Stockton Avenue Bridge to each of the Countermeasure Alternatives, it is assumed that the tide is low and Soquel Creek flows freely at normal depth conditions toward the Pacific Ocean.

Channel Roughness
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HEC-RAS Plan: Opt5QS1200 River: SoquelCreek Reach: SoquelCreekUP Profile: PF 1 Reach River Sta Profile Q Total Min Ch El W.S. Elev Crit W.S. E.G. Elev E.G. Slope Vel Chnl Flow Area Top Width Froude # Chl (cfs) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft/ft) (ft/s) (sq ft) (ft)
SoquelCreekUP 457.43 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.10 4.22 0.000397 2.78 432.30 105.69 0.24 SoquelCreekUP 447.43 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.10 4.22 0.000393 2.76 434.34 106.24 0.24 SoquelCreekUP 433.47 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.09 4.21 0.000388 2.74 437.19 107.04 0.24 SoquelCreekUP 423.47 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.09 4.21 0.000385 2.73 439.23 107.63 0.24 SoquelCreekUP 413.47 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.09 4.20 0.000381 2.72 441.27 108.21 0.24 SoquelCreekUP 393.46 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.08 4.19 0.000375 2.69 445.38 109.37 0.24 SoquelCreekUP 373.46 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.07 4.18 0.000368 2.67 449.45 110.53 0.23 SoquelCreekUP 353.46 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.07 4.18 0.000362 2.65 453.51 111.70 0.23 SoquelCreekUP 333.46 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.06 4.17 0.000356 2.62 457.59 112.86 0.23 SoquelCreekUP 313.46 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.06 4.16 0.000350 2.60 461.66 114.03 0.23 SoquelCreekUP 293.46 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.05 4.15 0.000344 2.58 465.74 115.20 0.23 SoquelCreekUP 273.46 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.04 4.15 0.000339 2.55 469.80 116.36 0.22 SoquelCreekUP 253.46 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.04 4.14 0.000333 2.53 473.84 117.53 0.22 SoquelCreekUP 245.93 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.04 4.14 0.000331 2.52 475.40 117.97 0.22 SoquelCreekUP 228.95 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.03 4.13 0.000327 2.51 478.81 118.96 0.22 SoquelCreekUP 218.85 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.03 4.13 0.000324 2.50 480.82 119.53 0.22 SoquelCreekUP 211.97 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.03 4.12 0.000322 2.49 482.18 119.92 0.22 SoquelCreekUP 203.28 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.03 4.12 0.000318 2.47 485.48 120.80 0.22 SoquelCreekUP 195.4 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.02 1.45 4.12 0.000304 2.47 486.29 121.46 0.22 SoquelCreekUP 170.36 Bridge
SoquelCreekUP 145.32 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.01 4.10 0.000294 2.38 505.04 126.03 0.21 SoquelCreekUP 140.31 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.01 4.10 0.000305 2.42 496.53 124.07 0.21 SoquelCreekUP 130.3 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.00 4.09 0.000324 2.48 483.37 121.08 0.22 SoquelCreekUP 120.28 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 3.99 4.09 0.000344 2.55 470.22 118.09 0.23 SoquelCreekUP 110.27 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 3.98 4.08 0.000366 2.62 457.24 115.10 0.23 SoquelCreekUP 103.87 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 3.97 4.08 0.000387 2.69 445.35 112.37 0.24 SoquelCreekUP 86.16 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 3.99 4.07 0.000266 2.26 531.51 133.52 0.20 SoquelCreekUP 76.02 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.00 4.06 0.000196 1.95 616.19 154.32 0.17 SoquelCreekUP 65.88 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.00 4.05 0.000161 1.77 677.47 169.42 0.16 SoquelCreekUP 59.74 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.00 4.05 0.000147 1.70 707.58 176.85 0.15 SoquelCreekUP 49.6 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.01 4.05 0.000131 1.61 747.58 186.74 0.14 SoquelCreekUP 38.98 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.01 4.04 0.000116 1.51 794.27 198.32 0.13 SoquelCreekUP 28.98 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.01 4.04 0.000107 1.46 824.57 206.33 0.13 SoquelCreekUP 18.98 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.01 4.04 0.000117 1.49 804.02 206.12 0.13 SoquelCreekUP 10 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.00 4.04 0.000123 1.52 791.15 206.16 0.14 SoquelCreekUP 0 PF 1 1200.00 0.00 4.00 1.32 4.04 0.000138 1.57 766.39 209.47 0.14 Alternative 5
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HEC-RAS Plan: Opt5QS17500 River: SoquelCreek Reach: SoquelCreekUP Profile: PF 1 Reach River Sta Profile Q Total Min Ch El W.S. Elev Crit W.S. E.G. Elev E.G. Slope Vel Chnl Flow Area Top Width Froude # Chl (cfs) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft/ft) (ft/s) (sq ft) (ft)
SoquelCreekUP 457.43 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 13.13 15.00 0.001634 11.32 1836.27 283.91 0.57 SoquelCreekUP 447.43 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 13.09 14.98 0.001679 11.39 1817.73 282.83 0.58 SoquelCreekUP 433.47 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 13.11 14.94 0.001713 11.17 1830.46 287.45 0.58 SoquelCreekUP 423.47 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 13.09 14.92 0.001725 11.15 1821.71 285.66 0.58 SoquelCreekUP 413.47 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.87 14.89 0.001762 11.71 1769.96 287.16 0.58 SoquelCreekUP 393.46 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.97 14.79 0.001780 11.05 1794.74 292.15 0.58 SoquelCreekUP 373.46 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.70 14.73 0.001920 11.59 1694.13 294.87 0.60 SoquelCreekUP 353.46 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.52 9.23 14.68 0.001986 11.92 1622.94 290.55 0.62 SoquelCreekUP 333.46 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.50 9.15 14.63 0.001981 11.82 1619.37 289.58 0.62 SoquelCreekUP 313.46 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.33 9.10 14.58 0.001999 12.09 1536.21 254.15 0.62 SoquelCreekUP 293.46 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.34 14.52 0.001936 11.86 1532.54 200.49 0.62 SoquelCreekUP 273.46 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.31 14.47 0.001912 11.82 1532.60 184.58 0.61 SoquelCreekUP 253.46 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.41 14.37 0.002435 11.24 1556.87 179.15 0.67 SoquelCreekUP 245.93 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.40 14.34 0.002365 11.19 1563.72 177.11 0.66 SoquelCreekUP 228.95 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.32 14.31 0.002315 11.29 1549.77 169.75 0.66 SoquelCreekUP 218.85 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.20 14.27 0.002117 11.54 1520.05 161.74 0.64 SoquelCreekUP 211.97 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.20 14.26 0.002138 11.52 1519.73 150.45 0.64 SoquelCreekUP 203.28 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.14 14.23 0.002074 11.61 1507.90 143.18 0.63 SoquelCreekUP 195.4 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 12.08 8.71 14.21 0.001841 11.71 1494.36 143.82 0.62 SoquelCreekUP 170.36 Bridge
SoquelCreekUP 145.32 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 11.89 13.93 0.001851 11.45 1528.91 148.64 0.60 SoquelCreekUP 140.31 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 11.87 13.92 0.002036 11.47 1525.11 143.71 0.62 SoquelCreekUP 130.3 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 11.45 13.80 0.002425 12.31 1421.37 137.80 0.68 SoquelCreekUP 120.28 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 10.98 13.67 0.002923 13.16 1331.51 137.93 0.74 SoquelCreekUP 110.27 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 10.88 9.27 13.64 0.003633 13.34 1312.21 156.21 0.81 SoquelCreekUP 103.87 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 9.62 9.62 13.50 0.005676 15.80 1111.51 147.73 1.00 SoquelCreekUP 86.16 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 8.15 8.15 12.16 0.005653 16.06 1090.40 139.30 1.00 SoquelCreekUP 76.02 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 7.37 7.37 11.05 0.005689 15.38 1137.69 154.86 1.00 SoquelCreekUP 65.88 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 6.92 6.92 10.38 0.005723 14.92 1173.01 169.85 1.00 SoquelCreekUP 59.74 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 6.73 6.73 10.09 0.005734 14.70 1190.18 177.25 1.00 SoquelCreekUP 49.6 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 6.97 6.49 9.78 0.004561 13.44 1302.23 187.14 0.90 SoquelCreekUP 38.98 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 7.30 9.57 0.003460 12.08 1448.60 198.82 0.79 SoquelCreekUP 28.98 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 7.44 9.46 0.003134 11.41 1533.92 206.96 0.74 SoquelCreekUP 18.98 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 7.23 9.41 0.003478 11.86 1475.24 211.82 0.79 SoquelCreekUP 10 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 7.16 6.26 9.38 0.003730 11.96 1462.96 219.52 0.82 SoquelCreekUP 0 PF 1 17500.00 0.00 6.41 6.41 9.27 0.005792 13.56 1290.64 226.00 1.00 Alternative 5
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From: Sylvia Winsby <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:12 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Today's meeting- Stockton Bridge
Dear Council Members,
I’m a Capitola homeowner, going on 25 years here, and writing you about the Stockton Bridge project to be considered at today’s meeting. In my time living in Capitola, and an additional 20 years in Santa Cruz, I’ve never seen or heard of a log jam under the Stockton Bridge. I am there often, even in the winter season. The storm damage to the pier in 2023 was not caused by anything related to the bridge. That winter, debris and wood in the bay was brought in by high surf and smashed into the pier as well as buildings on the beach side of the village and esplanade. I believe the main source of logs and debris in the bay comes from the San Lorenzo river, close above us. Does the council have any evidence, photos, or video footage proving a concern of log jams under the bridge? Since this bridge has already held up well through that storm disaster, it doesn’t seem there is a valid need to modify or rebuild it.

Current needs of deteriorating road surfaces, finishing the Robson Mansion Park project, and other traffic improvement projects seem like a much more valid use of city funding. It is rumored that some member(s) of the council want to put the proposed ‘Rail/Trail’ bike trail over the bridge, not the train trestle. Aside from these two places, I remind the board that there already exists a nice bike trail into Capitola from Wharf Rd, through the Robson Mansion area, over Soquel creek, and connecting to Bay Ave near the Nob Hill grocery, or via Center St. This is a very nice trail with separate bridges for bikes and pedestrians crossing the creek. It’s safe for cyclists and gets them out of the major traffic occurring on other streets leading into the village. Coming from Santa Cruz, t’s a quick ride from Jade St Park area over 49th Ave to Wharf Road, regardless of the ‘Rail/Trail’ trestle tracks over the creek issue. Once at Nob Hill/Center St. it’s then an easy ride from Bay Ave to Park Ave, or down into the village via Monterey Ave or via Riverview Dr., should bikers want to go into the village. (Please see attached jpegs of City map area.) Again, we have a safe and beautiful bike trail already connecting to Capitola, and it doesn’t seem a current need to create another bike trail into Capitola Village. Current funds should be used for the priority of current needs, as described above.

Therefore, I urge the council to abandon any plans for changes to, or destruction of, the Stockton Bridge. The bridge is an iconic, important part of the local community, and moreover, it is not a valid use of finances.

Sincerely, Sylvia Winsby
1500 42nd Ave., Capitola, CA
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From: Keith Cahalen <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:28 PM
To: City Council
Subject: 2025Mar27 City Council Agenda item 8B - Stockton Bridge Replacement Project Design Amendment
Dear Capitola City Council,
With regard to Agenda item 8B - Stockton Bridge Replacement Project Design Amendment - I am TOTALLY !00% OPPOSED to adoption of this action item.

The reason are as follows:
1) The cited reason for the study was by the previous 2024 City Council saying the Stockton Bridge had log jams and was a safety hazard.

As I know the City Council has in their hands, the historical report by the Capitola Historical Museum shows there has NEVER been a log jam on Stockton Bridge.

Therefore, this reason and supposed justification is BOGUS! 2) Excessive Expenditure
Even if there was some need to evaluate the Stockton Bridge ( which there is NOT ) the amount of this contract amounts to over 4% of Capitola's annual budget.

Given the current break-even status of the Capitola city budget for 2024-2025, a vote in favor of this contract would be fiscally irresponsible and demonstrate the city council members violation of their oath and lack of fiscal responsibility towards the city and its residents.

How can this be justified?
and I am sure the Capitola City employees, including Police and Operations and office staff, who much rather have this money used for pay increases given the continuing cost of living in Capitola. 3) Voting for this study violates Measure L ( City Code 8.72 ) The ONLY justification for this study is looking to expand the Stockton Bridge to allow for extra room for bicycles and walking as desired by the RTC to avoid having to repair the tressel over Soquel Creek.

Any city council member that votes to approve this study will be considered to have violated Measure L and subject to whatever penalties and other actions they are due for violating the law.

In this light, since this is ALL City of Capitola funds, please ignore ANY comments from non-Capitola residents on this agenda item.

So, please add this email to the over 100 that I know have already been received AGAINST approval of this agenda item.

Sincerely,
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Capitola Resident
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From: Santa Cruz YIMBY <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 9:48 AM
To: City Council
Cc: Herlihy, Katie ([email protected]); Gautho, Julia; [email protected] Subject: [PDF] Santa Cruz YIMBY comments on 2024 APR - Item 8.c - March 27, 2025 Attachments: Capitola 2024 APR - Agenda 8.c- Santa Cruz YIMBY comment.pdf Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council Members,
Please see attached for Santa Cruz YIMBY's input on agenda item 8.c regarding Capitola's 2024 Annual Progress Report (APR).

Thank you
Janine Roeth
Ryan Meckel
Rafa Sonnenfeld
leads, Santa Cruz YIMBY
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To: Capitola City Council
Date: March 25, 2025
Re: Capitola 2024 APR – Santa Cruz YIMBY Comment (Agenda #8.C) The Housing Element process ensures that all California jurisdictions make a good-faith effort to plan for their housing needs over an eight-year period. We acknowledge the City of Capitola’s submission of the 2024 Annual Progress Report (APR) and welcome the opportunity to provide feedback.

We’ve valued the collaboration with Capitola planning staff, the City Council, and the Planning Commission to support Housing Element implementation.

We commend the City for adopting several zoning amendments that address deliverables due in both 2024 and 2025.

Nearly 80% of Capitola’s housing stock is more than 30 years old, and over half of households are low-income—conditions that make housing stability a pressing issue for many residents. We appreciate the City’s steps to address this, including outreach around the potential redevelopment of Dakota Apartments, emergency assistance to prevent evictions and foreclosures, and efforts to preserve affordability in mobile home parks. In a community where housing pressures affect a broad swath of residents—many of whom are low-income and face significant cost burdens—these policies are essential.

They aren’t just good planning; they help real people stay in their homes.

In 2025, the City must act with urgency. This year includes several key Housing Element deliverables tied to the future of the Capitola Mall site. The Mall is critical to the City’s plan to meet its 6th Cycle RHNA obligations, including nearly half of total units and two-thirds of affordable housing. The Mall is a large complex project and without progress, the City may face further loss of local control and the need to identify new low-income housing sites. Delays won’t just risk state compliance—they’ll mean fewer homes for people and families who want to live near where they work, go to school, or build community.

We support community participation—but Housing Element implementation requires leadership and a focus on results. The goal of these programs and zoning reforms isn’t just to follow state law—it’s to deliver homes for real people. In some cases, like the RM zoning updates, community feedback has derailed objective analysis and skewed progress. We urge the City to center the long-term housing needs of Capitola residents—both current and future—especially when the work is politically challenging. 1 106
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We’re encouraged that “Attainable Housing” is one of the City’s six Strategic Plan priorities, and we hope to see that commitment reflected in clear, timely action. With continued leadership and support for staff, Capitola can create space for more people to live and thrive in the community they love.

Thank you again for the opportunity to provide comments.

Janine Roeth
Ryan Meckel
Rafa Sonnenfeld
Leads, Santa Cruz YIMBY
Santa Cruz YIMBY Mission: We envision a community where our neighbors of all ages, cultures, abilities, and incomes, can make Santa Cruz County their home. In response to the ever-increasing cost of living, we advocate for more affordable housing to meet the needs of our growing population.

Santa Cruz YIMBY is a chapter of YIMBY Action, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization.

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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: March 27, 2025
From: City Manager Department
Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from the regular meeting on March 13, 2025.

Background: Attached for City Council review and approval are the draft minutes from the regular meeting on March 13th.

Attachments:

1. Regular Meeting Minutes 3/13/2025
Report Prepared By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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City Council Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 13, 2025 – 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Joe Clarke
Vice Mayor: Alexander Pedersen
Council Members: Gerry Jensen, Margaux Morgan, Melinda Orbach Regular Meeting of the Capitola City Council – 6 PM

1. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance – The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. In attendance: Council Members Jensen, Morgan, Orbach, Vice Mayor Pedersen, and Mayor Clarke.

2. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda – The City Manager requested to switch the order of Items 8C and 8D.

3. Presentations
A. Mayor Clarke presented a Proclamation Honoring March 2025 as American Red Cross Month to Cherie Robideaux, Board Member for the Central Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross.

4. Additional Materials
A. Item 8A – 36 emails received after publication of the agenda packet.

B. Item 8B – 6 emails received after publication of the agenda packet.

C. Item 8C – 3 emails received after publication of the agenda packet.

D. Item 8D – 2 emails received after publication of the agenda packet.

5. Oral Communications by Members of the Public
 Clark Cochran
 Speaker
 Sean Shrum

6. Staff / City Council Comments
 Council Member Jensen inquired about the budget process.  Council Member Orbach provided updates from her attendance at recent METRO and AMBAG meetings; and provided a response to constituent comments.

7. Consent Items
A. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from the special meeting on February 26, 2025 and the regular meeting on February 27, 2025.

B. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Calendar
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Meeting Calendar for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.

C. Lease with MRA Sales, Inc.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to sign a three-year lease agreement between the City of Capitola and MRA Sales, Inc. for concessionary beach services at Esplanade Park, for a total revenue of $6,399.

D. FY 2023-24 Audit Report
Recommended Action: Receive a report on the FY 2023-24 annual audit. (Pulled for discussion by Council Member Jensen)
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar: Council Member Morgan Second: Council Member Orbach
Council Member Jensen requested to pull Item 8D for discussion.

Motion to approve Consent Items 8A – 8C: Council Member Morgan Second: Council Member Orbach
Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Morgan, Orbach, Vice Mayor Pedersen, Mayor Clarke
D. FY 2023-24 Audit Report
Recommended Action: Receive a report on the FY 2023-24 annual audit.

Council Member Jensen congratulated staff on the City’s record of receiving government finance awards.

Finance Department Director Malberg provided clarification on the FY 2023-24 Audit and on prior fiscal year encumbrances.

Motion to approve Item 8D: Council Member Morgan
Second: Council Member Jensen
Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Morgan, Orbach, Vice Mayor Pedersen, Mayor Clarke

8. General Government / Public Hearings
A. Rail Trail Project Town Hall Plan
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed town hall meeting plan and outreach strategy.

Community Development Director Herlihy presented the staff report.

Public Comments:
 Nels Westman
 Matt Farrell
 Speaker
 Paula Bradley
 Kristen
 Scott
 Carl Siebert
 Sean Shrum
 Clark Cochran
 Speaker
The City Council discussed the list of topics to be addressed at the town hall meeting and the possibility of reviewing the Countywide Rail Trail Project on a regular basis.

Motion to approve the proposed town hall meeting plan: Council Member Morgan Second: Council Member Orbach
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Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Morgan, Orbach, Vice Mayor Pedersen, Mayor Clarke
B. Public Outreach Long Term Plan for Capitola Wharf
Recommended Action: Receive report regarding the draft long term concepts for the Capitola Wharf and direct staff to proceed with public outreach in April and May 2025 utilizing the concepts.

Community Development Director Herlihy and Dan Townsend, Fuse Architecture, presented the staff report.

Public Comments:
 Mick Routh
 Dennis Norton
 Jacques Bertrand
The City Council thanked Fuse Architecture and staff for their presentation; requested that staff engage with the youth and senior communities to obtain feedback on the proposed Wharf Long Term Plan Concepts; expressed a preference for structures to remain in the center of the Wharf to allow access to either side of the Wharf; inquired about incorporating longevity information with each concept; and requested that a “do nothing” concept be included for public feedback.

Motion to direct staff to proceed with public outreach: Council Member Orbach Second: Council Member Morgan
Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Morgan, Orbach, Vice Mayor Pedersen, Mayor Clarke
The City Council took a recess at 7:47 PM and reconvened at 7:52 PM.

D. Appointment of Capitola Representative to Measure Q Oversight Advisory Board Recommended Action: Appoint a member of the public to serve as Capitola’s representative on the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board.

City Clerk Gautho presented the staff report.

Public Comments: None
Motion to appoint Scott Harway as the City’s representative to the Measure Q Oversight Advisory Board: Council Member Morgan
Second: Council Member Jensen
Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Morgan, Orbach, Vice Mayor Pedersen, Mayor Clarke
C. Annexation Request for 1610 Bulb Avenue
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission in support of or opposition to the annexation of 1610 Bulb Avenue into Capitola city limits.

Council Member Orbach recused herself from the item due to the proximity of her residence to the proposed annexation.

Community Development Director Herlihy presented the staff report.

Public Comments:
 Drew Lander
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 Vick Lawser
 Donna Jensen Lewis
 Brian Lewis
 Caroline Cuspa
 Jennifer Galiker
 Jason Wagnermarsh
 Tom Ginsburg
 Kimberly Fry
 Don Mosgard
The City Council discussed the impacts of an annexation on neighboring residents and the preference to evaluate a project proposal before supporting annexation.

Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of opposition: Council Member Morgan Second: Council Member Jensen
Voting Yea: Council Members Jensen, Morgan, Vice Mayor Pedersen, Mayor Clarke Abstaining: Council Member Orbach

9. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 8:41 PM. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on March 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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ATTEST: Joe Clarke, Mayor
____________________________
Julia Gautho, City Clerk
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: March 27, 2025
From: Finance Department
Subject: City Check Registers
Recommended Action: Approve check registers dated January 17, 2025, January 31, 2025, February 14, 2025, February 28, 2025, and March 7, 2025.

Account: City Main
Date Starting Check # Ending Check # Payment
Count Amount
01/17/2025 108210 108281 77 $ 415,540.60
01/31/2025 108282 108367 98 $ 485,532.75
02/14/2025 103001* 103123 132 $ 517,658.82
02/28/2025 103124 103234 118 $ 805,918.51
03/07/2025 103235 103272 39 $ 145,145.47
*Santa Cruz County Bank starting check number
The main account check register dated January 10, 2025, ended with check #108209.

Account: Payroll
Date Starting
Check/EFT #
Ending
Check/EFT #
Payment
Count Amount
01/17/2025 - - - -
01/31/2025 5924 5928 105 $ 244,732.94
02/14/2025 27294 27394 101 $ 209,597.20
02/28/2025 27395 27492 98 $ 213,365.19
03/07/2025 7100* 7101 110 $ 230,468.90
*Santa Cruz County Bank starting payroll check number
The payroll account check register dated January 10, 2025, ended with payroll check #5923.

Following is a list of payments issued for more than $10,000 and descriptions of the expenditures:

Check/
EFT Issued to Dept Description Amount
108216 Axon Enterprise Inc PD Axon Body Camera Contract $ 24,604.37 108228 Community Tree Service PW Park Ave Tree Removal $ 77,900.00 108237 Fuse Construction Inc PW CWEP: Wharf Entry Arch $ 14,000.00 108260 Pacific Gas & Electric PW Monthly Utilities $ 20,912.78 108266 Santa Cruz County Anti
Crime Team PD FY24/25 Operational Expense Contribution $ 26,990.00 113
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108272 Second Harvest Food
Bank CDD CDBG OCT-DEC $ 15,982.89
108281 Verde Design Inc PW Jade St. Park universally
accessible design $ 14,862.68
1859 CalPERS Member
Services Division CM PERS Contributions PPE 1/4/25 $ 68,891.40 1861 Internal Revenue Service CM Federal Taxes & Medicare PPE 1/4/25 $ 39,135.35
1863 VOYA Financial CM Employee 457 Contribution
PPE 1/4/25 $ 10,816.53
108283 Adams Ashby Group CDD General Admin of CDBG $ 11,000.00 108291 Betz Works Inc PW Emergency Beach Clean Up $ 11,000.00 108294 Bruce Harman CM Monterey Ave Railing Public
Art Project $ 25,000.00
108295 Burke Williams & Sorensen
LLP CM November Legal Services $ 41,805.13
108304 CSW Stuber Stroeh
Engineering Group PW Cliff Drive Resiliency Project $ 22,672.99 108305 Donald W Alley PW Soquel Lagoon Monitoring
Scope $ 18,825.19
108308 Exceedio CM IT Services $ 14,371.00
108344 Santa Cruz County Animal
Shelter PD Quarterly Animal Services Contribution $ 26,498.60 108345 Santa Cruz County Dept of
Public Works PW FY24/25 Household Hazardous Waste Program $ 35,205.00 1869 CalPERS Member
Services Division CM PERS Contributions PPE 1/18/25 $ 69,283.74 1871 Internal Revenue Service CM Federal Taxes & Medicare PPE 1/18/25 $ 39,232.90
1873 VOYA Financial CM Employee 457 Contribution
PPE 1/18/25 $ 10,806.31
1868 CalPERS Health Insurance CM February Health Insurance $ 83,949.91 1878 CalPERS Member
Services Division CM PERS Contributions PPE 2/1/25 $ 68,128.19 1880 Internal Revenue Service CM Federal Taxes & Medicare PPE 2/1/25 $ 36,212.92
1882 VOYA Financial CM Employee 457 Contributions
PPE 2/1/25 $ 10,422.21
103015 Boone Low Ratliff
Architects Inc PW Community Center Renovation Design Services $ 17,979.75 103025 CSW Stuber Stroeh
Engineering Group PW Cliff Drive Resiliency Project Services $ 52,682.25 103029 Diamond D Company PW Upper Village Parking Lot
Sidewalk Improvements $ 116,581.80
1884 CalPERS Member
Services Division CM PERS Contributions PPE 2/15/25 $ 68,339.67 1886 Internal Revenue Service CM Federal Taxes & Medicare PPE 2/15/25 $ 36,595.47
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1888 VOYA Financial CM Employee 457 Contributions
PPE 2/15/25 $ 10,702.99
103138 Belson Outdoors PW Garbage Bins $ 16,972.25
103143 Burke Williams & Sorensen
LLP CM December Legal Services $ 45,204.20
103167 Geoffrey Nelsonart CM Begonia Festival Sculpture $ 30,000.00 103182 Kimley Horn & Associates
Inc PW Bay/Hill St Intersection Analysis Services $ 138,958.64 103203 Pacific Gas & Electric PW Monthly Utilities $ 64,419.53 103222 The Davey Tree Expert
Company PW 41st Ave Tree Pruning $ 14,400.00
103229 Visit Santa Cruz County Fin FY24/25 Q2 TMD $ 63,182.00 103230 Watsonville Blueprint PW Blueprints (Voided – Wrong Amount Entered) $ 119,496.15
1 CalPERS Health Insurance CM March Health Insurance $ 87,984.48 3 Santa Cruz County Bank Fin January Credit Card Charges $ 12,111.59 Attachments:

1. 01-17-25 Check Register

2. 01-31-25 Check Register

3. 02-14-25 Check Register

4. 02-28-25 Check Register

5. 03-07-25 Check Register
Report Prepared By: Luis Ruiz, Accountant I
Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk and Jim Malberg, Finance Director Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: March 27, 2025
From: Police Department
Subject: Surplus Vehicle
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to declare one Police Department vehicle as surplus property and authorize its transfer to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office as a donation, in accordance with Administrative Policy III-8 - Surplus Property.

Background: City Council authorization is required for the sale or transfer of all City vehicles. Staff recommends the donation of Vehicle #141, a 2014 Ford Explorer (VIN 1FM5K8AR1EGB38541). The vehicle was used as a Police Department patrol unit and has been removed from service due to significant maintenance needs. After inspection by the City Mechanic, it has been determined to have reached the end of its’ service life for the Police Department fleet. The vehicle currently has 94,712 miles on the odometer.

Discussion: The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is a valued law enforcement partner, with whom the City of Capitola has built a strong collaborative relationship. City staff regularly trains with San Benito County Sheriff’s staff and shares resources, making them an instrumental partner in enhancing regional law enforcement capabilities.

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has expressed interest in this surplus vehicle and would benefit from its use. Transferring the vehicle aligns with the City’s Administrative Policy III-8, Section IV(D), which allows surplus property to be donated to another public agency when deemed to have continued public use. This donation will not only support the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office’s operational needs but will also strengthen the City’s partnership with this agency, fostering continued collaboration in training and resource sharing.

Fiscal Impact: None. The vehicle is surplus and would otherwise be disposed of through auction.

Attachments:

1. City of Capitola Administrative Policy III-8 – Surplus Property

2. Resolution
Report Prepared By: Leo Moreno, Police Captain
Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk; Sarah Ryan, Chief of Police Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
Number: 1II-8
Issued: April 13, 2006
Jurisdiction: City Council

SURPLUS PROPERTY
I. PURPOSE
To provide a uniform procedure for the declaration and disposal of surplus property including automobiles, office equipment, and construction materials owned by the City of Capitola which are no longer needed or used by the City.

II. POLICY
No department shall dispose of surplus property without prior notification to the City Manager anq approval and authorization from the City Council on items which have an original purchase price of $1,000 or greater. Items with an original purchase price of less than $1,000 may be disposed of at the discretion of the Department Head.

Department Heads will coordinate surplus sales with the City Manager or his/her designee at any time with notice and approval as mentioned above.

An outside vendor, selected using the City Purchasing Administrative Procedure, will be used to dispose of all surplus property. All proceeds from the sale of surplus property will be submitted to the Finance Department with a complete list of disposed items and deposited in the Equipment Acquisition & Replacement Fund or other fund that may be deemed appropriate by the Director of Finance.

III. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Chapter, the following words have the meanings given below:
"Property" means tangible property, with the exception of real property owned by the City, including equipment and materials, which is no longer needed by the City. Examples include office furniture, computers, specialized equipment, motor vehicles and items that are obsolete or overstocked.
"Surplus" when applied to property means property, that is serviceable and valuable for uses other than scrap or salvage but which is deemed to be either unfit or uneconomical for City use. "Salvage" or "Scrap" means materials of scrap metal, wood, paper or other materials, which are neither used nor useful for the purpose for which they were originally designed or used. 187
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IV. PROCEDURE
A. Determination that Property is Surplus: Whenever a Department Head or employee designated by a Department Head of the City of Capitola determines that any property under their jurisdiction is surplus and that there is no present or prospective reasonable use to which his/her department may put said property, he/she shall prepare a report to the City Manager. The report shall contain a description of the property, its condition, the quality of such items available, shall state the location where it may be viewed and recommended disposition ofthe property.

B. Reallocation when Feasible: The City Manager or hislher designee shall evaluate the report or the surplus property for possible current or future use within the City. If the City Manager or designee finds no reasonable use for the property, then he/she will notify the department head who shall inform all of the other Department Heads that the property is available. Each Department Head shall notify the Department Head who has the surplus property if he/she can use the property in his/her department.

C. Disposal Recommendation: If there is no known reasonable use of the property for City purposes reported to the surplusing Department Head within two weeks from the time the Department Heads were notified of the surplus property, then Department Head in ) charge of the surplus property shall prepare a staff report to the City Council of their intent to dispose of the property in a manner authorized by this policy for declaration of surplus and authorize disposal. The staff report shall contain the disposal recommendations, and list all property to be disposed. At the discretion of the City Manager, the surplus property list may be coordinated among all departments at one time during the fiscal year.

D. Manner of Sale: Surplus property with an original purchase price of $1,000 or greater shall be sold at public auction or by sealed bid except in those cases where the City Manager determines that such property is needed for public use by another public agency or is valuable for trading in. In those cases, the property may be sold or transferred (donated) to the public agency or traded in at an amount determined by the Department Head to be equal to what would be obtained through a sealed bid or public auction sale. In the event of public auction or sealed bid sale, all sales shall be in cash.

All proceeds received from the sale shall be delivered to the Finance Director for deposit in the Equipment Acquisition and Replacement Fund or other fund as may be determined by the Finance Director.

E. Sale as Scrap or Salvage, Donation or Destruction: The authorization for sale of surplus property pursuant to Section IV. D above shall not preclude disposal of surplus property as scrap or salvage or donated when such property has an original purchase value ofless than $1,000. Items of surplus property may be sold as scrap or salvage or 188
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c· -i donated when the property cannot be sold through the preceding procedures. Property, which cannot be sold as scrap or salvage or donated, shall be destroyed or disposed of upon approval of the City Manager.
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F. Immediate Disposal: Compliance shall not be required in the case of property which might result in the injury to the health or safety of the public. The City Manager shall dispose of such property in whatever manner he/she deems appropriate in hislher discretion and notify the City Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting.

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This policy is approved and authorized by:

Richard Hill
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPITOLA

AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF A SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLE TO THE SAN BENITO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the City of Capitola adopted Administrative Policy III-8 on April 13, 2006, which governs the declaration and disposal of surplus city property, including police vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Section IV(D) of Administrative Policy III-8 states that surplus property with an original purchase price of $1,000 or greater shall be sold at public auction or by sealed bid, except in cases where the City Manager determines that such property is needed for public use by another public agency, in which case it may be transferred (donated) with City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the City of Capitola’s Police Department has identified a surplus police vehicle that is no longer suitable for law enforcement use and would otherwise be disposed of through auction; and
WHEREAS, the Capitola Police Department has received a request from Commander Sylvestre Yerena of the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office for the donation of a surplus 2014 Ford Explorer (VIN 1FM5K8AR1EGB38541) for use by non-sworn personnel; and WHEREAS, the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is a key regional training partner of the Capitola Police Department, providing access to training venues and facilities while participating in shared instructor programs to enhance law enforcement readiness and collaboration; and
WHEREAS, the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office does not have the tax revenue to support the purchase of new vehicles and would benefit from the use of the donated vehicle for operational purposes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Capitola authorizes the donation of a surplus 2014 Ford Explorer (VIN 1FM5K8AR1EGB38541) to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office in accordance with Administrative Policy III-8.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Capitola at its regular meeting held on the 27th day of March 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Joe Clarke, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Julia Gautho, City Clerk
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: March 27, 2025
From: Community Development Department
Subject: Consultant Contract - 41st Avenue Corridor Plan Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SWA Group for preparation of a 41st Avenue Corridor Plan in an amount not to exceed $105,000, subject to City Attorney review and approval.

Background: The 41st Avenue corridor is a vital commercial area within Capitola. Over the years, the City has conducted multiple studies to explore its potential for revitalization. The 2009 "41st Avenue Corridor Economic Development/Mixed Use Revitalization Study" and the 2011 "41st Avenue/Capitola Mall ReVisioning Plan" provided valuable insights into economic growth and redevelopment challenges. These plans are linked in the Attachments as Attachment 2 and 3, respectively.

The 2009 Study focused on strategies for economic development and mixed-use projects to improve the corridor’s appeal and functionality. Building on this, the 2011 Plan proposed a comprehensive vision to integrate 41st Avenue with the Capitola Mall, and touched on economic development, land use, urban design, parking, and traffic and circulation issues. Many of the recommendations from these studies have been incorporated into the City's General Plan and Zoning Code to guide property owners and local businesses.

Since the studies were completed, the City has made several key updates to its Municipal Code that affect economic development on the 41st Avenue corridor, including:

1. Allowing vertical and horizontal mixed-use in all commercial and mixed-use districts.

2. Reducing parking requirements.

3. Enabling low-impact commercial uses without the need for a planning permit.

4. Offering incentives for increased building height and floor area in exchange for community benefits.

5. Updating the sign code to allow administrative approval of signs that comply with standards.

6. Raising the threshold for when a conditional use permit is required.

7. Updating development review criteria to be objective and quantifiable.

While some of the studies' recommendations have been implemented, due to feasibility, cost, and staffing resources, some action items have not been implemented, including:

1. Establish a unified design theme and brand identity.

2. Improve infrastructure to attract desired retailers.

3. Develop “complete streets,” connecting the corridor with nearby neighborhoods.

4. Enhance pedestrian and bicycle access.

5. Relocate the Metro Transit Center.

6. Develop urban amenities to attract residential and mixed-use developments.

7. Assess the feasibility of a public facility and parking structure.

8. Implement short-term improvements such as enhanced wayfinding, landscaping, and public spaces.

9. Adopt placemaking strategies to integrate retail, dining, and entertainment, making the corridor more appealing for locals and visitors.

On August 22, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4392, adopting the 6 th Cycle Capitola
Housing Element which identifies the 41st Avenue, including the Capitola Mall, as a significant site for future housing development. This designation underscores the need to transform the corridor to accommodate higher-density residential development while improving its overall appeal and functionality. 192
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Discussion: To support a long-term vision for a multimodal corridor within a regional commercial district, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a consultant for the development of the 41st Avenue Corridor Plan. This type of plan focuses on identifying potential changes to public spaces to help create the type of spaces that facilitate the City’s long-term vision for the corridor. The RFQ process was used to obtain expert input and ensure the selection of a firm with the necessary experience and technical expertise.

Five consultants submitted proposals. Following a comprehensive evaluation, the City staff is recommending SWA Group for the contract award. SWA Group was selected based on the proposed scope of work and the qualifications of their interdisciplinary team, which includes planners, graphic designers, and civil engineers. Their experience in corridor planning, urban design, and infrastructure improvements aligns with the City's objectives for the 41st Avenue corridor. The proposed scope of work includes several phases, with deliverables outlined for each phase.

Phase 1: Project Initiation and Background Analysis
-Kickoff meeting with City staff
-Identify stakeholders
-Identify needed data, resources, and existing documents -Site visit with SWA and staff to walk, bike, and drive the corridor -Inventory (photos)
-Develop base maps
-Review history, identify cultural conditions/influences, and economic context -Identify opportunities and constraints
-Other deliverables: initial stakeholder outreach, revise schedule, visioning principles, bi-weekly team calls
Phase 2: Visioning and Concept Development
-Visioning and concept development
-Community meetings/engagements
-Preliminary corridor improvement concepts
-Integrated street design, placemaking, and greenspaces -Infrastructure assessment – housing, safety, utilities -Stakeholder meetings – transit, regulatory agencies, advocacy groups -Other deliverables: completed conceptual design, narrative document of theme, opportunities/constraints, core values, bi-weekly team calls Phase 3: Concept Design Refinement
-Refine concepts and consider alternatives
-Second community outreach meetings
-Right of way improvements feasibility analysis
-Visual exploration and mood board to identify colors, typography, and imagery -Present concepts to City Council
-Other deliverables: renderings of improvements, bi-weekly team calls Phase 4: Finalization and Phasing Strategy
-Development of priorities – Phasing Plan
-Comprehensive final document – Corridor Plan
-Finalize maps, renderings, exhibits
-Community engagement summary
-Presentation to City Council outlining next steps
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The 41st Avenue Corridor Plan will serve as a strategic planning document that identifies key issues, assesses current conditions, and establishes a long-term vision with recommended improvements. The plan will inform subsequent, detailed projects aimed at improving the corridor’s function and appearance.

Additionally, the City will use the final plan to pursue grant opportunities for design and implementation phases.

Timeline: Staff anticipates work with SWA Group to commence in April 2025, with public outreach and stakeholder engagement scheduled throughout the year. The final plan is expected to be completed by early 2026.

Fiscal Impact: Funding for this contract is included in the City’s budget, with up to $75,000 allocated in the FY 2024-25 budget and an additional $35,000 from the REAP 2.0 Grant, for a total of $105,000.

Attachments:

1. Contract with Scope as Appendix One – SWA Group

2. 2009 Study**:
https://www.cityofcapitola.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/1 5411/2009_41st_avenue_corridor_economic_development_mixed_use_revitalization_study.pdf

3. 2011 Plan:
https://www.cityofcapitola.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/1 463/41st_ave_revisioning_plan.pdf
**This report was revised on March 25th at 9:30 AM to correct the link for Attachment 2.

Report Prepared By: Katie Herlihy, Community Development Director Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk, and Samantha Zutler, City Attorney Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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CITY OF CAPITOLA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
41st Avenue Corridor Plan
SWA Group
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on March 27, 2025, by and between the City of Capitola, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter called "City" and SWA Group, hereinafter called "Consultant".

WHEREAS, City desires certain services described in Appendix One and Consultant is capable of providing and desires to provide these services;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Consultant for the consideration and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter specified agree as follows:

SECTION 1
Scope of Services
The services to be performed under this Agreement are for the 41st Avenue Corridor Plan and further detailed in Appendix One.

SECTION 2
Duties of Consultant
All work performed by Consultant, or under its direction, shall be sufficient to satisfy the City's objectives for entering into this Agreement and shall be rendered in accordance with the generally accepted practices, and to the standards of, Consultant's profession.

Consultant shall not undertake any work beyond the scope of work set forth in Appendix One unless such additional work is approved in advance and in writing by City. The cost of such additional work shall be reimbursed to Consultant by City on the same basis as provided for in Section 4.

If, in the prosecution of the work, it is necessary to conduct field operations, security and safety of the job site will be the Consultant's responsibility excluding, nevertheless, the security and safety of any facility of City within the job site which is not under the Consultant's control.

Consultant shall meet with Katie Herlihy, Community Development Director, called “Director," or other City personnel, or third parties as necessary, on all matters connected with carrying out of Consultant's services described in Appendix One. Such meetings shall be held at the request of either party hereto. Review and City approval of completed work shall be obtained monthly, or at such intervals as may be mutually agreed upon, during the course of this work.

SECTION 3
Duties of the City
City shall make available to Consultant all data and information in the City's possession which City deems necessary to the preparation and execution of the work, and City shall actively aid and assist Consultant in obtaining such information from other agencies and individuals as necessary.

The Director may authorize a staff person to serve as his or her representative for conferring with Consultant relative to Consultant's services. City shall not control or direct the manner in which the services are to be performed. However, the work in progress hereunder shall be reviewed from time to time by City at the discretion of City or upon the request of Consultant. If the work is satisfactory, it will be approved. If the work is not satisfactory, City will inform Consultant of the changes or revisions necessary to secure approval.
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SECTION 4
Fees and Payment
Payment for the Consultant's services shall be made upon a schedule and within the limit, or limits shown, upon Appendix Two. Such payment shall be considered the full compensation for all personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment used by Consultant in carrying out the work. If Consultant is compensated on an hourly basis, Consultant shall track the number of hours Consultant, and each of Consultant’s employees, has worked under this Agreement during each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) and Consultant shall immediately notify City if the number of hours worked during any fiscal year by any of Consultant’s employees reaches 900 hours. In addition, each invoice submitted by Consultant to City shall specify the number of hours to date Consultant, and each of Consultant’s employees, has worked under this Agreement during the current fiscal year.

SECTION 5
Changes in Work
City may order major changes in scope or character of the work, either decreasing or increasing the scope of Consultant's services. No changes in the Scope of Work as described in Appendix One shall be made without the City's written approval. Any change requiring compensation in excess of the sum specified in Appendix Two shall be approved in advance in writing by the City.

SECTION 6
Time of Beginning and Schedule for Completion
This Agreement will become effective when signed by both parties and will terminate on the earlier of:
 The date Consultant completes the services required by this Agreement, as agreed by the City; or  The date either party terminates the Agreement as provided below.

Work shall begin on or about April 1, 2025.

In the event that major changes are ordered or Consultant is delayed in performance of its services by circumstances beyond its control, the City will grant Consultant a reasonable adjustment in the schedule for completion provided that to do so would not frustrate the City's objective for entering into this Agreement. Consultant must submit all claims for adjustments to City within thirty calendar days of the time of occurrence of circumstances necessitating the adjustment.

SECTION 7
Termination
City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time upon giving ten days written notice to Consultant. Consultant may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to City should the City fail to fulfill its duties as set forth in this Agreement. In the event of termination, City shall pay the Consultant for all services performed and accepted under this Agreement up to the date of termination. 196
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SECTION 8
Insurance
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract and for 1 years thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, his agents, representatives, or employees.

Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 0001).

2. Insurance Services office Form Number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, Code 1 (any auto).

3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, and Employer’s Liability Insurance.

4. Professional (Errors and Omissions) Liability insurance appropriate to the consultant’s profession. Architects’ and engineers’ coverage shall include contractual liability.

Minimum Limits of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:

1. General Liability:
(including operations,
products and completed
operations)
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in
aggregate (including operations, for bodily injury,
personal and property damage.

2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

3. 4.

Employer’s Liability Insurance
Errors and Omissions
Liability:

Limits
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and
property damage.
$1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 in the
aggregate.
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Other Insurance Provisions
The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

1. The City of Capitola, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured’s as respects: liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant.

2. For any claims related to this project, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers.

Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

3. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled except after prior written notice has been given to the City.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.

Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Capitola for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements affecting coverage by this clause. The endorsements should be on forms provided by the City or on other than the City’s forms provided those endorsements conform to City requirements. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.

SECTION 9
Indemnification
For General Services: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its directors, officers, employees from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, judgments, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) arising from the acts or omissions of Consultant’s employees or agents in any way related to the obligations or in the performance of services under this Agreement, except for design professional services as defined in Civil Code § 2782.8, and except where caused by the sole or active negligence, or willful misconduct of the City.
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For Design Professional Services under Civil Code §2782.8: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its directors, officers, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) arising from the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, Consultant’s employees, or agents in any way related to the obligations or in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement as defined in Civil Code §2782.8, except where caused by the sole or active negligence, or willful misconduct of the City. The costs to defend charged to the Consultant relating to design professional services shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault per Civil Code §2782.8.and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses including attorney fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein, caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Consultant, Consultant’s employees, agents or subcontractors, except where caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the City.

SECTION 10
Civil Rights Compliance/Equal Opportunity Assurance
Every supplier of materials and services and all consultants doing business with the City of Capitola shall be in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and shall be an equal opportunity employer as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act of 1980. As such, consultant shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, age or sex with respect to hiring, application for employment, tenure or terms and conditions of employment. Consultant agrees to abide by all of the foregoing statutes and regulations.

SECTION 11
Legal Action/Attorneys' Fees
If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees in addition to any other relief to which he or she may be entitled. The laws of the State of California shall govern all matters relating to the validity, interpretation, and effect of this Agreement and any authorized or alleged changes, the performance of any of its terms, as well as the rights and obligations of Consultant and the City.

SECTION 12
Assignment
This Agreement shall not be assigned without first obtaining the express written consent of the Director after approval of the City Council.

SECTION 13
Amendments
This Agreement may not be amended in any respect except by way of a written instrument which expressly references and identifies this particular Agreement, which expressly states that its purpose is to amend this particular Agreement, and which is duly executed by the City and Consultant. Consultant acknowledges that no such amendment shall be effective until approved and authorized by the City Council, or an officer of the City when the City Council may from time to time empower an officer of the City to approve and authorize such amendments. No representative of the City is authorized to obligate the City to pay the cost or value of services beyond the scope of services set forth in Appendix Two. 199
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Such authority is retained solely by the City Council. Unless expressly authorized by the City Council, Consultant's compensation shall be limited to that set forth in Appendix Two.

SECTION 14
Miscellaneous Provisions

1. Project Manager. Director reserves the right to approve the project manager assigned by Consultant to said work. No change in assignment may occur without prior written approval of the City.

2. Consultant Service. Consultant is employed to render professional services only and any payments made to Consultant are compensation solely for such professional services.

3. Licensure. Consultant warrants thereby represents that he or she has an established trade, occupation, or business in the same nature of services Consultant is performing under this Agreement. Consultant warrants that he or she has complied with any and all applicable governmental licensing requirements.

4. Other Agreements. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter, and no other agreement, statement or promise related to the subject matter of this Agreement which is not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.

5. City Property. Upon payment for the work performed, or portion thereof, all drawings, specifications, records, or other documents generated by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are, and shall remain, the property of the City whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The Consultant shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawings and specifications for information and reference in connection with the City's use and/or occupancy of the project. The drawings, specifications, records, documents, and Consultant's other work product shall not be used by the Consultant on other projects, except by agreement in writing and with appropriate compensation to the City.

6. Consultant's Records. Consultant shall maintain accurate accounting records and other written documentation pertaining to the costs incurred for this project. Such records and documentation shall be kept available at Consultant's office during the period of this Agreement, and after the term of this Agreement for a period of three years from the date of the final City payment for Consultant's services.

7. Independent Contractor. In the performance of its work, it is expressly understood that Consultant, including Consultant's agents, servants, employees, and subcontractors, is an independent contractor solely responsible for its acts and omissions, and Consultant shall not be considered an employee of the City for any purpose. Consultant expressly warrants not to represent, at any time or in any manner, that Consultant is an employee of the City.

8. Conflicts of Interest. Consultant stipulates that corporately or individually, its firm, its employees and subcontractors have no financial interest in either the success or failure of any project which is, or may be, dependent on the results of the Consultant's work product prepared pursuant to this Agreement.

9. Notices. All notices herein provided to be given, or which may be given by either party to the other, shall be deemed to have been fully given and fully received when made in writing and deposited in the United States mail, certified and postage prepaid, and addressed to the respective parties as follows:
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CITY CONSULTANT

CITY OF CAPITOLA
420 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-475-7300
Name
Address
Phone
By:__________________________________
Benjamin Goldstein, City Manager
By:__________________________________

Dated:________________________________ Dated:_______________________________ Approved as to Form:
_______________________________
Samantha W. Zutler, City Attorney
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APPENDIX ONE
Scope of Services
41st Avenue Corridor Plan – SWA Group Scope Summary – 03.12.2025 Phase 1 (4 weeks): Project Initiation and Background Analysis -Kickoff Meeting with City staff
-Identify stakeholders
-Identify needed data, resources, and existing documents -Site visit with SWA and Staff to walk and bike the corridor -Inventory (photos)
-Develop base maps
-Review history, identify cultural conditions/influences, and economic context -Identify opportunities and constraints
-Other deliverables: initial stakeholder outreach, revise schedule, visioning principles, biweekly team calls Phase 2 (4 weeks): Visioning and Concept Development
-Visioning and concept development
-Community meetings/engagements
-Preliminary corridor improvement concepts
-Integrated street design, placemaking, and greenspaces -Infrastructure Assessment – housing, safety, utilities -Stakeholder meetings – transit, regulatory agencies, advocacy groups -Other deliverables: completed conceptual design, narrative document of theme, opportunities/constraints, core values, bi-weekly team calls Phase 3 (4 weeks): Concept Design Refinement
-Refine concepts and consider alternatives
-Second community outreach meetings
-Right of way improvements feasibility analysis
-Visual exploration and mood board to identify colors, typography, and imagery -Other deliverables: present concepts to City Council, renderings of improvements, bi-weekly team calls
Phase 4 (3 weeks): Finalization and Phasing Strategy
-Development of priorities – Phasing Plan
-Comprehensive final document – Corridor Plan
-Finalize maps, renderings, exhibits
-Community engagement summary
-Presentation to City Council plus next steps
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APPENDIX TWO
Fees and Payments
For the services performed, City will pay consultant on a not-to-exceed, lump sum basis upon satisfactory completion of the services and delivery of work products. Payments will be issued monthly as charges accrue.

Consultant hereby represents and warrants, based upon Consultant’s independent determination of the time and labor, which will be required to perform said services, that Consultant will provide all said services at a cost which will not exceed the maximum price set forth in this agreement for Consultant’s services. Consultant hereby assumes the risk that Consultant will perform said services within this maximum price constraint and Consultant acknowledges that its inability to do so shall not excuse completion of the services and shall not provide a basis for additional compensation.

Expenses may include travel, meals and lodging while traveling, materials other than normal office supplies, reproduction and printing costs, equipment rental, computer services, service of subconsultants or subcontractors, and other identifiable job expenses. The use of Consultant’s vehicles for travel shall be paid at the current Internal Revenue Service published mileage rate.

In no event shall the total fee charged for the scope of work set forth in Appendix One exceed the total budget of $105,000 and zero cents, without specific, written advance authorization from the City.

Payments shall be made monthly by the City, based on itemized invoices from the Consultant which list a brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed, the hours spent and by whom, and a brief description of the actual costs and expenses incurred. Except as specifically authorized by City, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by more than one person. Such payments shall be for the invoice amount. The monthly statements shall contain the following affidavit signed by a principal of the Consultant’s firm:
"I hereby certify as principal of the firm of SWA Group, that the charge of $105,000 as summarized above and shown in detail on the attachments is fair and reasonable, is in accordance with the terms of the Agreement dated March 27, 2025, and has not been previously paid." 203
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Background:

The City’s Housing Element identifies 41st Avenue for future, higher density housing development and improved appeal and functionality.

This effort to build upon prior studies:
• 2009 - 41st Avenue Corridor Economic Development/Mixed Use Revitalization Study
• 2011 – 41st Avenue/Capitola Mall Revisioning Plan
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Implementation
• Permit Streamlining:
• Reduced parking
• Increase permitted uses
• Administrative sign permits
• Objective development standards
• Allowing Vertical & Horizontal Mixed-Use in CC, CR and M-U • Introduced sidewalk standards
• Redevelopment funds toward Mall and Metro Transit Center 206
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Corridor
Study
Other

1. Establish a unified design theme and brand identity. X

2. Improve infrastructure to attract desired retailers. X

3. Develop “complete streets,” connecting the corridor with nearby neighborhoods.

4. Enhance pedestrian and bicycle access. X

5. Relocate the Metro Transit Center. X

6. Develop urban amenities to attract residential and mixed-use developments.

7. Assess the feasibility of a public facility and parking structure. X

8. Implement short-term improvements such as enhanced
wayfinding, landscaping, and public spaces.

9. Adopt placemaking strategies to integrate retail, dining, and entertainment, making the corridor more appealing for locals and visitors.

X
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Purpose:

Focus on City owned property and infrastructure improvements. • Assess current infrastructure
• Identify and design placemaking and greenspace concepts • Invite public and stakeholder feedback
• Identify traffic and safety improvements
• Conclude with a corridor plan that has a menu of
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Consultant:

SWA Group – www.swagroup.com
Kickoff to completion 4-5 months
Partnered with BKF – Engineering Firm &Volume Inc. – Branding/Activation Qualifications:

Alisal Identity Plan, Salinas – Lead Consultant
Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz – Lead Consultant
Santana Row – Landscape Architect
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Placemaking, Branding, Activation
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Enhanced Public Realm
Interactive Seating Signs/Wayfinding Lighting 211
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Right of Way Improvements
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• Kickoff meeting w City staff
• Identify stakeholders
• Data, resources, and existing
documents
• Site visit with SWA and staff
to walk, bike, and drive the
corridor
• Photo Inventory
• Develop base maps
• Review history, identify
cultural conditions/influences,
and economic context
• Identify opportunities and
constraints
• Initial stakeholder outreach,
revise schedule, visioning
principles, bi-weekly team calls
Phase 1: Project Initiation and Background Analysis
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• Visioning and concept
development
• Community meetings &
engagements
• Preliminary corridor
improvement concepts
• Integrated street design,
placemaking, and greenspaces
• Infrastructure assessment
housing, safety, utilities
• Stakeholder meetings –
transit, regulatory agencies,
advocacy groups
• Completed conceptual design
• Narrative document of theme
• Opportunities/constraints,
• Core values
• Bi-weekly team calls
Phase 2:Visioning and Concept Development
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• Present concepts to City
Council
• Refine concepts and consider
alternatives
• Second community outreach
meetings
• Right of way improvements
feasibility analysis
• Visual exploration and mood
board to identify colors,
typography, and imagery
• Renderings of improvements
• B-weekly team calls
Phase 3: Concept Design Refinement
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• Development of priorities
• Phasing Plan
• Comprehensive final
Corridor Plan Document
• Finalize maps, renderings,
exhibits
• Community engagement
summary
• Presentation to City Council
outlining next steps
• Estimate of costs
• Menu of improvements
Phase 4: Finalization and Phasing Strategy
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Cost andTimeline:

The 41st Avenue Corridor Plan cost is $105,000.
$35,000 REAP and $75,000 General Fund
Kickoff to completion is 4-5 months
Two presentations to City Council at 50% and 100%
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HOUSING ELEMENT

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Recommendation:

Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with SWA Group for preparation of a 41st Avenue
Corridor Plan in an amount not to exceed $105,000,
subject to City Attorney review and approval.
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: March 27, 2025
From: City Manager Department
Subject: Library Facilities Financing Authority Joint Powers Agreement Amendment
Recommended Action: Approve the second amendment to the Library Facility Financing Authority Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to increase member allocations, and authorize the City Manager to allocate Capitola’s additional debt service coverage to support Santa Cruz City bonding capacity Background: The Santa Cruz Libraries Facilities Financing Authority Community Facilities District (CFD), was formed for the purpose of levying a special tax to fund the Library Facilities of each of the four members: Cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz, and Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz County. The CFD began levying the special tax in 2016-17. The Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) initially set the total funding allocation at $77.5 million, distributed among members based on an agreed percentage over 30 years. Each member receives annual net special tax revenues after covering a prorated share of the debt service related to the bond proceeds raised for each jurisdiction.

With the planned issuance of a third series of special tax bonds to support the City of Santa Cruz’s downtown library project, the funding distribution will be as follows:

Member Allocation Received to
Date
Proposed 3rd
Series
Balance to be
Funded
Total
Allocation
City of
Capitola

12.90% $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
City of Scotts
Valley

4.84% $3,574,536 - $175,464 $3,750,000
City of Santa
Cruz

40.32% $18,359,769 $12,890,231 - $31,250,000
County of
Santa Cruz

41.94% $32,500,000 - - $32,500,000
Total: 100% $64,434,305 $12,890,231 $175,464 $77,500,000 Following the issuance of the third series of bonds, the Authority’s municipal advisor projects that approximately $28 million in special tax revenue will remain available over the next 21 years (or about $1.3 million annually). If the funding cap is raised, these funds could be allocated to members for payas-you-go (pay-go) capital projects.

Currently, approximately $14 million remains from the original bond authorization. Considering present interest rates, the time left to collect special taxes, and required debt service coverage, the CFD could issue a maximum of $11 million in additional bonds.

At a special meeting on February 24, 2025, the Library Facilities Financing Authority (LFFA) staff recommended increasing the total member allocation by $30 million, maintaining the same proportional distribution as before:
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Member Allocation Original
Allocation
Increase By Revised
Allocation
City of Capitola 12.90% $10,000,000 $3,870,000 $13,870,000 City of Scotts
Valley

4.84% $3,750,000 $1,452,000 $5,202,000
City of Santa
Cruz

40.32% $31,250,000 $12,096,000 $13,870,000
County of Santa
Cruz

41.94% $32,500,000 $12,582,000 $45,082,000
Total: 100% $77,500,000 $30,000,000 $107,500,000
These changes require an amendment to the existing JPA agreement, which must be approved by the City Councils of Capitola, Santa Cruz, and Scotts Valley, as well as the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. LFFA staff collaborated with bond counsel to prepare the attached Second Supplement to the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, which outlines the revised maximum distribution amounts and allocation percentages.

As with the original agreement, these funds will be sourced from a combination of bond proceeds and special tax revenue. An updated Bond Expenditure Plan (attached to the Second Supplement) includes provisions for additional bonds supporting the City of Santa Cruz’s revised allocation.

Discussion: With the approval of this amendment, the City of Capitola will see its total allocation increase by $3.87 million, paid over the next 21 years. With the increase in total funding, the JPA could issue around $11 million in additional debt.

The City of Santa Cruz has requested that Capitola release its debt service coverage to support Santa Cruz City bonding capacity (attachment 2), due to shortfalls in funding for the new Main Branch Project.

Doing so would not affect how much funding in pay-go the City receives, it just foregoes the option of issuing debt for library projects at this time. Since the Capitola Branch Library is newly constructed (and maintained by the County), there is no immediate need for additional facility funding.

In contrast, Santa Cruz requires immediate access to surplus funds as their new Main Branch Library Project nears groundbreaking. The City of Santa Cruz could leverage the current bonded capacity on a standalone basis to provide net bond proceeds of approximately $4.4 million; however, if able to leverage at 100% the City of Santa Cruz would raise a net $7.15 million. In addition, the debt service would be structured to never exceed the estimated City of Santa Cruz share of the surplus; so no other member’s share would be impacted and each member would still receive an annual distribution equal to their allocable surplus share, absent a major catastrophe that saw the number of parcels in the County decrease significantly.

In the spirit of regional partnership and collaboration, staff recommends allowing Santa Cruz to utilize the excess bonding capacity to help fund their pressing infrastructure needs.

Fiscal Impact: The City of Capitola’s allocation will increase by $3.87 million over the next 21 years, bringing the total allocation to $13.87 million, or approximately $165,000 per year. Of that amount, $855,000 may be reimbursed to the General Fund for prior library construction costs. The remaining funding is restricted to library improvements and uses.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Second Supplement to Amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Bond Expenditure Plan attached)

2. March 13 letter from City of Santa Cruz requesting debt service coverage to support Santa Cruz bonding capacity
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Report Prepared By: Chloé Woodmansee, Assistant to the City Manager Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk, Jim Malberg, Finance Director Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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SANTA CRUZ LIBRARIES FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY

SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED

JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
This SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT (this "Second Supplement"), dated , 2025, is entered into by and among the CITY OF SANTA CRUZ, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California, the CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY, a general law city and municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, the CITY OF CAPITOLA, a general law city and municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, and the COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, a California county duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California.

B A C K G R O U N D:
1 The Cities and the County previously entered into an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement dated February 28, 2017 (the “Original Agreement”), which governs the joint powers authority known as the Santa Cruz Libraries Facilities Financing Authority (the “Authority”), whose members are the Cities and the County, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and improvement of public library facilities (the ''Public Library Improvements") through the formation of a community facilities district under the MelloRoos Community Facilities Act of 1982, constituting Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, commencing with Section 53311 of said Code (the “Mello-Roos Act") and the authorization and issuance of bonds under the Mello-Roos Act.

2. The Cities and the County previously amended the Original Agreement to modify certain terms regarding the distribution of Special Taxes and Net Bond Proceeds through the execution of a First Supplement to Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement dated September 25, 2018 (the “First Supplement” and, together with the Original Agreement, the “First Amended Agreement”).

3. The Cities and the County desire to further amend the First Amended Agreement to further modify certain terms regarding the distribution of Special Taxes and Net Bond Proceeds, as set forth in this Second Supplement.

4. This Second Supplement is entered into in accordance with Section 14 of the First Amended Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Second Supplement have the meanings set forth in the First Amended Agreement.

A G R E E M E N T:

For and in consideration of the premises and the material covenants hereinafter contained, the Parties hereto hereby formally covenant, agree and bind themselves as follows:
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SECTION 1. Amendment of First Amended Agreement. The First Amended Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Section 2(b)(ii). Paragraph of (b)(ii) of Section 2 of the First Amended Agreement is hereby deleted and amended in its entirety by the following:
(ii) Maximum Distributions to Parties. The Facilities Authority shall distribute the Special Taxes and Net Bond Proceeds to each of the Parties in the maximum amounts specified below using the percentages specified below (adjusted for rounding) in order to undertake and complete the construction of the Public Library Improvements:

Member Maximum Amount Percentage
City of Capitola $13,870,000 12.90%
City of Santa Cruz $43,346,000 40.32%
City of Scotts Valley $5,202,000 4.84%
County of Santa Cruz $45,082,000 41.94%
Total $107,500,000 100.00%
The distribution of Special Taxes and Net Bond Proceeds among the Parties shall be governed by the Bond Expenditure Plan as adopted and amended by the unanimous affirmative vote of all of the Directors under Section 2(b)(i). Changes to the maximum amounts shown in the table above shall require an amendment to this Agreement executed by all of the Members, in accordance with the further requirements set forth in Section 14, and shall be subject to the requirements of the Mello-Roos Act and the Joint Powers Act.
(b) Section 2(b)(iii). Paragraph of (b)(iii) of Section 2 of the First Amended Agreement is hereby deleted and amended in its entirety by the following:
(iii) Distribution of Special Tax Proceeds. Prior to issuance of Bonds, any net Special Tax collected in excess of amounts needed to administer the CFD shall be distributed twice annually in January and June, or as soon as practical upon receipt (but in no event less than twice annually), to each of the Parties in the percentages shown above.

After the issuance of Bonds, any net Special Tax collected in excess of amounts needed to pay each Party’s allocable share of debt service on Bonds and to administer the Bonds and the CFD shall be distributed annually on September 2 to each of the Parties in accordance with the Bond Expenditure Plan.

When the total of net Special Taxes and Net Bond Proceeds distributed to the Parties equals the maximum amounts specified in Section 2 (ii) and a total of $107,500,000, further distribution of net Special Taxes to each of the Parties shall be made in accordance with the Bond Expenditure Plan subject to the unanimous affirmative vote of all of the Directors.

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Each of the Parties shall spend all Special Tax proceeds in accordance with the JCFA, and will be required to execute and deliver certifications and make representations and covenants regarding the administration and expenditure of net Special Taxes, as may be required by bond counsel in order to ensure compliance with applicable provisions of Mello-Roos Act.

SECTION 2. Authority. This Second Supplement is being executed pursuant to and in accordance with Section 14 of the First Amended Agreement.

SECTION 3. First Amended Agreement Continues in Effect. Except as amended and supplemented by this Second Supplement, the First Amended Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Second Supplement shall become effective upon the date hereof.

Approved As To Form:

Jones Hall, A Professional Law Corporation
Date:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Second Supplement to be executed and attested by their proper officers thereunto duly authorized, and their official seals to be hereto affixed, as of the day and year first above written.

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ
By:

Attest:

CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY
By:

Attest:

CITY OF CAPITOLA
By:

Attest:

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
By:

Attest:
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Net Tax Debt Service After $77.5M Allocation
Santa Cruz Libraries Facilities Financing Authority
Bond Expenditure Plan ‐ 2025 Amendment
FY 25 Special Tax Surplus Before
Distribution Increased
Share of Surplus
Santa Cruz
FY After Admin 2017 & 2020 Bonds 2025 Bonds to Date* Allocation County Capitola Scotts Valley Gross Share 2025 Debt Service Net Share

41.94% 12.90% 4.84% 40.32%
2025 4,400,804 (2,215,031) (267,000) (1,622,832) 295,941 124,118 38,176 14,324 119,323 (92,000) 27,323 2026 4,400,804 (2,220,281) (894,000) ‐ 1,286,523 539,568 165,961 62,268 518,726 (331,000) 187,726 2027 4,400,804 (2,217,531) (898,000) ‐ 1,285,273 539,043 165,800 62,207 518,222 (330,000) 188,222 2028 4,400,804 (2,217,031) (896,000) ‐ 1,287,773 540,092 166,123 62,328 519,230 (328,000) 191,230 2029 4,400,804 (2,215,181) (898,000) ‐ 1,287,623 540,029 166,103 62,321 519,169 (325,000) 194,169 2030 4,400,804 (2,215,831) (894,000) ‐ 1,290,973 541,434 166,535 62,483 520,520 (328,000) 192,520 2031 4,400,804 (2,220,431) (894,000) ‐ 1,286,373 539,505 165,942 62,260 518,665 (320,000) 198,665 2032 4,400,804 (2,217,081) (898,000) ‐ 1,285,723 539,232 165,858 62,229 518,403 (322,000) 196,403 2033 4,400,804 (2,219,681) (896,000) ‐ 1,285,123 538,980 165,781 62,200 518,161 (318,000) 200,161 2034 4,400,804 (2,216,231) (898,000) ‐ 1,286,573 539,589 165,968 62,270 518,746 (320,000) 198,746 2035 4,400,804 (2,215,863) (894,000) ‐ 1,290,941 541,421 166,531 62,482 520,508 (315,000) 205,508 2036 4,400,804 (2,218,413) (894,000) ‐ 1,288,391 540,351 166,202 62,358 519,479 (316,000) 203,479 2037 4,400,804 (2,213,669) (897,000) ‐ 1,290,135 541,083 166,427 62,443 520,182 (316,000) 204,182 2038 4,400,804 (2,220,688) (894,000) ‐ 1,286,116 539,397 165,909 62,248 518,562 (310,000) 208,562 2039 4,400,804 (2,216,075) (895,000) ‐ 1,289,729 540,912 166,375 62,423 520,019 (310,000) 210,019 2040 4,400,804 (2,215,113) (894,000) ‐ 1,291,691 541,735 166,628 62,518 520,810 (308,000) 212,810 2041 4,400,804 (2,216,631) (893,000) ‐ 1,291,173 541,518 166,561 62,493 520,601 (304,000) 216,601 2042 4,400,804 (2,215,213) (897,000) ‐ 1,288,591 540,435 166,228 62,368 519,560 (304,000) 215,560 2043 4,400,804 (2,217,094) (894,000) ‐ 1,289,710 540,904 166,373 62,422 520,011 (299,000) 221,011 2044 4,400,804 (2,212,100) (895,000) ‐ 1,293,704 542,579 166,888 62,615 521,621 (299,000) 222,621 2045 4,400,804 (2,214,250) (894,000) ‐ 1,292,554 542,097 166,739 62,560 521,158 (299,000) 222,158 2046 4,400,804 (999,375) (2,028,000) ‐ 1,373,429 576,016 177,172 66,474 553,767 (328,000) 225,767 *Includes $175,464 to SV
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City of Santa Cruz
City Manager’s Office
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
DATE: March 13, 2025
TO: Libraries Facilities Financing Authority Board Members:

Mali Lagoe, Scotts Valley, LFFA Vice Chair
Nicole Coburn, Santa Cruz County, LFFA Board Member
Jamie Goldstein, Capitola, LFFA Board Member
FROM: Matt Huffaker, City of Santa Cruz, LFFA Board Chair RE: Request for JPA/LFFA Members Debt Service Coverage to Support Santa Cruz Bonding Capacity Dear LFFA Board Members,
At an upcoming Board meeting, the Board will be presented with a resolution to approve an increased bonding amount under the Second Supplement amendment of the JPA. This amendment increases members’ share of the surplus special tax after debt service payments. The City of Santa Cruz is interested in leveraging 100% of its new surplus allocation for bond issuance.

This will allow for maximum proceeds to be received to support the Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project (DLAHP), expected to begin construction this coming May or June. The DLAHP includes affordable housing, childcare, commercial/retail, and a new Downtown Library, serving as the Main Branch for our countywide system. The DLAHP will be the last library project to be completed in response to the Library Facilities Master Plan and the voter approved Measure S funds to support Library Projects.

Due to the debt service coverage requirement of 1.10x revenue for all debt service, the City of Santa Cruz would only be able to leverage a portion of its share of annual special tax surplus revenues.

Leveraging 100% of the City’s share requires some members to acknowledge a reduction in their ability to leverage all or a portion of their own share of surplus for bond issuance in the future. This is due to the fixed amount of bonding capacity (see attached Bonding Capacity Memo dated 3/6/2025). The City of Santa Cruz is requesting that members assist by allowing the new surplus allocations to be pledged to debt service coverage for the upcoming series of bonds for the DLAHP.

A Debt Service Pledge would only impact an individual member’s annual net tax revenue distribution amounts if there was a decrease in revenues collected from the parcel tax. A decrease in revenues could only occur if the number of parcels decreased in the County or a significant number of defaults were to occur. Both scenarios are very unlikely.

This Debt Service Pledge can be made up of a percentage of the new special tax surplus allocation or pledged in its entirety and would not have any bearing on members receiving their full annual payments of surplus special tax collected. As stated above, it could limit the available capacity for 227
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City Manager’s Office
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
members to issue bonds in the future if any member were contemplating a bond issuance at a later time.

As we continue our commitment to serving our community and realizing the goal from the Library Facilities Master Plan to modernize the entire Santa Cruz Public Libraries System, we kindly seek your support in providing debt service coverage for the City of Santa Cruz to bond for our full member allocation. The Downtown Library Branch serves a critical role as a hub for the broader Public Library system and programs. This assistance will play a vital role in ensuring completion of the final Library project; a new, modernized, sustainable Downtown Branch Library.

As stated above, a resolution will be presented for your consideration at an upcoming meeting in the near future. In the meantime, please consider asking your respective Council/Board for its blessing if you deem it necessary.

Sincerely,
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Matt Huffaker
City Manager/LFFA Board Chair
City of Santa Cruz | City Manager's Office
809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: March 27, 2025
From: Community Development Department
Subject: CDBG Program Income Funds
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 4420.

Background: The City of Capitola has successfully completed several Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded programs and projects over the past several years, some of which generate Program Income. Program Income is defined as the gross income that is directly generated from CDBG funded activity, such as homebuyer loans, housing rehabilitation loans, etc. When these monies are loaned out and then repaid to the City, they take the form of Program Income. Program Income is regulated by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the City’s Program Income must be obligated to a project before any grant funds are drawn from a grant or must be paid back to the State. These monies keep the same federal ties so long as they are Program Income.

Discussion: On February 27, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4420 allocating $170,000 of Program Income from a CDBG rehabilitation loan payoff to the Community Center Rehabilitation Project.

At the time of submittal to HCD, the state rejected the resolution specifying that the original grant award must be added to the resolution. This change is a preference on the part of HCD and is not substantive.

The amendment does not require a public hearing, new resolution, or budget amendment. The $170,000 in Program Income funds is allocated to the Community Center Rehabilitation Project.

Fiscal Impact: The $170,000 in Program Income is available grant funds that can be reutilized. The City’s grant administrator, Adams Ashby Group, will coordinate the grant amendment efforts through their existing 2023 CDBG grant administration contract to allocate the funds toward the Community Center Rehabilitation Project. No general funds or fiscal impact should be incurred by the City.

Attachments:

1. CDBG Amended Resolution
Report Prepared By: Katie Herlihy, Community Development Director Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk; Sam Zutler, City Attorney Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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1 Department of Housing and Community Development
Resolution Form Revised 7/23/2024 2024 CDBG NOFA
Appendix C: Resolution Template of the Governing Body
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When completing and preparing the Resolution, please refer to section V.F.4 of the 2024 NOFA.

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Note 2: Unless there is a city ordinance stating otherwise, the mayor must be the designated official in Section 5.
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Resolution of the Governing Body
RESOLUTION NO. Insert Number

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE

EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO FROM THE 2024 FUNDING YEAR OF THE STATE CDBG

PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Capitola as follows:

SECTION 1:

The City Council has reviewed and hereby approves the submission to the State of California of one or more application(s) in the aggregate amount, not to exceed, of $3,470,000.00 for the following CDBG activities, pursuant to the and 2024 CDBG NOFA:

List activities and amounts
Activity (e.g. Public Services,
Infrastructure, etc.)
Dollar Amount Being Requested for the
Activity
Community Center Rehabilitation Project (23A-CDBG20002) $ 170,000
Community Center Rehabilitation Project (23A-CDBG20002) $ 3,300,000
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$
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SECTION 2:

The City Council hereby approves the use of Program Income in an amount not to exceed $170,000.00 for the CDBG activities described in Section 1.

SECTION 3:

The City Council acknowledges compliance with all state and federal public participation requirements in the development of its application(s).

SECTION 4:

The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee*, to execute and deliver all applications and act on the City’s behalf in all matters pertaining to all such applications.

SECTION 5:
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If an application is approved, the City Manager or designee*, is authorized to enter into, execute and deliver the grant agreement (i.e., Standard Agreement), any recordable or nonrecordable contract documents, and any and all subsequent amendments thereto with the State of California for the purposes of the grant.

SECTION 6:

If an application is approved, the City Manager or designee*, is authorized to sign and submit Funds Requests and all required reporting forms and other documentation as may be required by the State of California from time to time in connection with the grant.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Capitola held on 2/27/2025 by the following vote:

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City Council

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
City of Capitola
I, Julia Gautho, City Clerk of the City of Capitola, State of California, hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said City Council on this 27th day of February, 2025 and that said resolution has not been amended, modified, repealed, or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: March 13, 2025
From: City Manager Department
Subject: 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Recommended Action: Adopt the City of Capitola Strategic Plan.

Background & Discussion: In Fiscal Year 2023-24, the City Council directed staff to initiate a Strategic Planning Project aimed at defining five-, ten-, and fifteen-year goals for the City. Recognizing the need for a structured approach, the Council allocated $50,000 in the FY 2023-24 budget for this effort and approved a contract with BerryDunn, a consulting firm experienced in strategic planning, on December 14, 2023.

In March 2024, the City paused the project until the fall to allow for alignment with other City initiatives.

In late summer, staff collaborated with BerryDunn to prepare for community and staff engagement, including writing surveys, developing outreach strategies, and coordinating stakeholder interviews. Staff presented an update on the Strategic Plan Project to the City Council on September 12, 2024. Also in September, staff met with BerryDunn project managers to evaluate progress and plan next steps.

Outreach & Public Input: The project was publicly introduced to the community at the Capitola Wharf Grand Opening Event on September 25 and at an in-person community forum on October 1. Staff publicized the project to encourage broad engagement and participation through press releases, social media content across multiple channels, articles in the biweekly City newsletter, and bilingual flyers distributed throughout the City. Paid social media ads (reaching more than 30,000 accounts) targeted both English and Spanish-speaking communities, and the City website was updated to provide one-click access to project information and the community input portal.

Opportunities for public and employee input included:
 Taking a digital or hardcopy survey (220 received, including members of Capitola’s advisory bodies)
 Taking an employee-specific survey (33 responses received)  Attending one of three virtual employee workshops (45 attendees)  Visiting and contributing to the online community input portal (over 2,000 visitors)  Emailing or writing to the City (several emails and one mailed letter were forwarded to BerryDunn for data synthesis)
 Participating in an individual or group stakeholder interview (45 interviews held) Stakeholders included City of Capitola advisory body members, partner agencies (such as Central Fire, Soquel Union Elementary School District, and Soquel Creek Water District), local non-profits, business owners, commercial property owners, hoteliers, and developers, as well as City Council Members and Department Directors.

Drafting the Plan: BerryDunn synthesized public input, employee feedback, and existing data from City documents such as the Annual Budget, Climate Action Plan, General Plan, Housing Element, and the community visioning document, Vision Capitola. This informed an environmental scan of the City, which was presented to the City Council during a public planning session on November 13, 2024. The scan was later updated in January 2025 to include additional public input. 233
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During the November planning session, BerryDunn worked with the City Council and Council candidates to develop mission and vision statements, identify core values, and establish key priorities for the strategic plan.

City Council Draft Plan Review: BerryDunn presented the draft Strategic Plan to the City Council during a public meeting on February 4, 2025. The draft included two options for the City’s Mission and Vision Statements, a revised list of Capitola’s core values, and six proposed strategic priorities:

1. Community Safety: Ensuring a safe and resilient community with collaborative public safety and emergency preparedness.

2. Sustainable Infrastructure: Building safe streets and public facilities to improve connectivity and foster a vibrant, accessible City.

3. Attainable Housing: Implementing the Housing Element to support diverse housing opportunities and community-focused attainable housing.

4. Economic Opportunity: Supporting local businesses and national establishments to maintain Capitola’s economic vitality.

5. Healthy Families, Community, and Environment: Promoting an inclusive City where families and individuals can connect and thrive.

6. Accountable Government: Engaging residents through collaboration and responsible management of City resources to ensure long-term stability.

Each priority includes five to six objectives with performance measures to track progress.

Public Review Period: To encourage public participation, staff publicized the draft review period through press releases, social media campaigns, dedicated City website content, biweekly newsletter articles, and bilingual mailers to all City residents.

The public review period received a strong response, with more than 2,000 visitors to the feedback portal and 200 survey responses. Feedback was overall positive, with community members supporting the proposed six priorities. Based on public input, minor changes were made to the proposed mission and vision statements, which will be outlined in the presentation during the March 27 City Council meeting.

The updated mission and vision statements, key values, six priorities, and performance measures are included in the Draft Strategic Plan (Attachment 1). A fully designed, aesthetically appealing strategic plan will be presented on March 27.

Fiscal Impact: $50,000 was allocated for this project in the FY 2023-24 budget. Future activities related to the strategic plan may require additional budget allocations.

Attachments:

1. Draft Strategic Plan
Report Prepared By: Chloé Woodmansee, Assistant to the City Manager Report Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Report Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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City of Capitola Initial Strategic Plan Draft 3.0 1
City of Capitola Initial Strategic Plan Draft 3.0
Draft 3.0 – March 20, 2025
Mission (why we are here)
We are a vibrant coastal community committed to delivering dependable, accessible services that foster connection and belonging through participatory governance.

Vision (how we accomplish Mission / where we are going) The City of Capitola is a thriving, family-friendly community that prioritizes resident needs while fostering a healthy balance between sustainable tourism, economic growth, and coastal environment and lifestyle.

Values (The “Capitola Way”)
 Collaborative Engagement: We collaborate with the community and partners through clear communication, fostering inclusive dialogue, and shared ethical solutions grounded in honesty and integrity.
 Dynamic Innovation: We embrace progressive practices and continually strive for improvement and incorporating the best solutions for evolving community needs.  Fiscal Sustainability: We engage in responsible financial stewardship, prioritizing resources, and supporting economic development to increase revenue, maintain and deliver quality services now and into the future.
 Resilient Community: We dedicate our time to ensuring safety across our neighborhoods, streets, and coastline, fostering a strong sense of security while preparing for emergencies, disasters, and the effects of climate change.
 Respectful Service: We treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and dignity, fostering a welcoming, and inclusive community environment.
 Responsible Growth: We commit to sustainable decision-making, planning for future generations while safeguarding the natural environment, resources, and history to maintain Capitola’s charm.

Six Strategic Priorities:

Accountable Government
Attainable Housing
Community Safety
Economic Opportunity
Healthy Families, Community, and Environment
Sustainable Infrastructure
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Accountable Government: We maintain the trust of our community by engaging residents through collaboration and effective communication while responsibly managing City resources and finances to ensure long-term stability.

Objectives
 Encourage broader engagement to increase access to local government for all members in the community.
 Ensure resources are available so we are prepared for disasters and one-time expenses.  Increase accessibility for public participation in City appointed and elected positions to enhance community representation.
 Research and review city limits to evaluate where and how the City provides service to enhance efficiency.
 Review and identify potential funding sources to diversify our revenue to ensure the city has sufficient resources to meet our needs.
 Utilize evolving technology and tools for fiscal transparency to respond to changing needs while informing and collaborating with the community to enhance trust.

Performance Measures
 Evaluate revenue options prior to 2026 election
 Growth in social media ‘followers’ (or appropriate term), newsletter recipient list, etc.  Increase and diversify presentations (by front line/middle management staff) to City Council to increase facetime and outreach
 Increase in local government academy participant applications  Increase public access to forms both online and in multiple languages  Percent of revenue that is sales tax
 Percent increase of parking revenues
 Track and see increase in number of attendees (in person and/or virtually) for public meetings Attainable Housing: We will implement our Housing Element and infrastructure that balances diverse housing opportunities, supports varied income levels, and ensures thoughtful, community-focused attainable housing.

Objectives
 Adopt regulations and programs to streamline development approvals for different housing types to create opportunities for housing affordability at all income levels.  Collaborate with property owners, developers, and non-profits to support opportunities to increase Capitola’s housing stock.
 Evaluate opportunities to incentivize housing development on the Capitola Mall site and along the 41st Avenue corridor.
 Improve communication of housing options and opportunities through education and outreach so residents are aware of available resources.
 Improve the efficiency of the design review process for single-family home and second story additions to sustain aging housing stock while protecting neighborhood esthetics.  Maintain and improve the character of existing residential neighborhoods and historic districts through thoughtful design to preserve the unique quality of life in Capitola.  Pursue grants and additional revenue sources to assist with planning of infill housing production and maintaining existing housing stock.
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Performance Measures
 Annual Housing Report to the State of California Housing and Community Development o Add regulations to diversify housing
o Amend Incentives for Community Benefits for mall site and surrounding areas by December 2025
o Annual developer interest meeting
o Meetings with Non-Profit Housing Organizations
o Number of ADU
o Number of multifamily
o Number of single family
o Number of units
o Number of units by income
o Remove barriers to housing in Zoning Code
 Community survey results on resident satisfaction with integration of new housing development  Implement the Housing Element
o Time to get a planning permit
o Time to get building permit
 Increase in funding available for housing annually.
 Update communication on housing opportunities on website and in newsletter biannually.

Community Safety: We will be a safe and resilient community, relying on the proactive training and expertise of our trusted police department to collaboratively provide public safety and emergency preparedness.

Objectives
 Complete emergency operation plan in collaboration with the County Office of Response, Recovery, and Resilience (OR 3) to ensure readiness for emergencies.  Continue to review and revise Police Department policies and programs with the Chief’s Advisory Committee (CAC) to ensure alignment with best practices.  Improve crime prevention using environmental design principles to reduce crime.  Preserve the Police Department and community’s relationship with a priority of accessibility to all so that all community members feel comfortable connecting with police.  Proactively share information and advocate for state legislation to support e-bike safety.  Support and grow the Chief’s Advisory Committee to provide feedback and input to the Police Department.
 Support pedestrian, bike, and car safety to decrease critical traffic related incidents.  Utilize technology to effectively communicate with the community so they feel informed and safe.
 Work with the regional partners on efforts to sustain mental health services and connect people in crisis to relevant resources.

Performance measures
 Increase year-over-year in police public education programs  Increase number of followers over time
 Maintain number of crisis intervention trained police officers  Maintaining strategic communication training for police officers  Number of e-bike related incidents
 Number of policies and programs reviewed by CAC
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 Number of social media posts over time
 Number of people who attend National Night Out year-over-year  Percentage decrease year over year in vehicle, pedestrian, and bike collisions  Percentage improvement/maintain in response time to emergency calls  Percentage reduction in part-one crime
 Percentage reduction in property crime
 Percentage reduction in violent crime
 Percentage of residents signed up for emergency alerts systems year-over-year  Percentage of violent crimes filed by the DA over X time frame Economic Opportunity: We will create a thriving economy and maintain our regional shopping identity by supporting local businesses and national establishments in the Village, Bay Avenue, and 41st Avenue corridor.

Objectives
 Attract and retain high-quality jobs to enhance community economic stability.  Attract new healthcare providers and facilities to the region to offer a range of high-quality services to enhance choice and access for residents.
 Complete 41st Avenue corridor plan to develop and improve public spaces to build a sense of community and promote economic activity.
 Create a citywide hotel incentive program to support tourism and generate revenue.  Develop programs and identify zoning code amendments to support new and existing businesses citywide.
 Encourage and support Capitola’s authentic sense of place to grow community, create a unique experience, and encourage sustainable tourism.
 Evaluate existing public parking and onsite parking requirements to support economic growth and resident needs.
 Partner and leverage relationships with regional business groups and organizations to enhance communication and collaboration to foster economic development.

Performance Measures
 Complete all zoning code updates by December 2026
 Count/number of funding to local business groups
 Evaluate public parking by 2026
 Hotel incentives zoning by December 2025
 Track growth in different business sectors
 Track meetings with partners and leverage relationships  Track the number of business licenses and any trends/change over time Healthy Families, Community, and Environment: We will promote a thriving, inclusive city where families and individuals can grow together and connect in community spaces.

Objectives
 Collaborate with the region to improve access to healthcare for families, children, and seniors.  Diversify outreach so that all residents have access to what the community offers.  Foster and enhance the City’s work with regional partner organizations to provide for the needs of our residents.
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 Improve the City’s facilities to support opportunities for community building, planned programming, and social interaction.
 Maintain and care for green and open spaces to promote wellness and ensure opportunities for gathering.
 Plan for accessible and resilient public spaces so that people have places to gather, work and play.
 Provide accessible, diverse, and responsive programs so that all generations can thrive.  Update and execute the City’s Climate Action Plan so that we protect our residents and sustain our city for the future.

Performance Measures
 Annual evaluation of regional partnerships, demonstrating measurable outcomes such as increased service delivery, expanded program access, or joint funding leveraged to address community needs
 Completion of planned and future capital improvement projects  Decrease in staff time on programs due to efficiency and community involvement  Grow through programs – skill development for professional staff  Increase and/or preserve land for green spaces
 Increase in Community use of parks and green space for both recreation and public  Implement measurable Climate Action Plan goals, such as reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy savings in city facilities, or urban greening initiatives  Number of programs, new and recurring and attendance
 Participant growth and access to diverse programs
 Receive oral presentations from Community Impact Grant recipients on use of City funds to highlight achievements and discover potential for collaboration and further partnerships  Repeat of funded outreach programs to increase accessibility Sustainable Infrastructure: Our community will build and maintain safe streets, sidewalks, and public facilities that improve connectivity, fostering a vibrant City that is accessible and welcoming for all.

Objectives
 Create an active transportation plan with multi-modal infrastructure to increase mobility for residents and visitors.
 Create and maintain a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to have a schedule for developing and improving public resources.
 Complete and executive the American Disability Act (ADA) Transition Plan to make the city more accessible.
 Explore building, zoning, and municipal code updates to encourage resilient construction and reconstruction in flood prone areas of the city.
 Implement the Climate Action Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan to build and maintain city assets so that we can respond effectively to weather events.
 Plan for infrastructure to support future increase in housing stock.  Provide public facilitates to meet existing and projected service needs.

Performance Measures
 Complete CIP projects year-over-year
 Consistent participation in monthly Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) meeting  Finalize Climate Action Plan update in 2025
 Implement the Pavement Management Plan
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 Increased connectivity of trails, sidewalks, and walkways (linear feet completed)  Increase Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for city streets  Meet ADA compliance targets as outlined in the ADA Transition Plan  Percentage increase in the number of commuters biking or walking  Reduce average vehicular speed on arterial streets by FY2027 240
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Background
• During FY 2023-24 goal-setting, City Council directed staff to develop a strategic plan
• FY 2023-24 Budget allocated $50,000
• September 14, 2023: Council emphasized need for a flexible, living document
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Project Milestones
• December 2023: City Council approved contract
• Early 2024
• Biweekly meetings with BerryDunn
• Prepared stakeholder list, interview questions, surveys •March 2024: Project paused until Fall 2024
•September 25: Public Kickoff at Wharf Opening
•October: Initial Outreach
•November: Public Council workshop
•February 4: Draft Plan Presented during council meeting •February 2025: Public Review Period
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Public
Review
Outreach
•Press releases
•30,000+ reach on social media
•Online input portal •Direct emails to Stakeholders &
Employees
•Bilingual Posters
•Bilingual Postcards to all City
residents
•4+ Digital Newsletter Articles
•Agendized for all Advisory Bodies
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8 Revised Mission Statement
(After the community review)
Review Mission Statement
Proposed Draft Mission Statement
(February 4, 2025 City Council meeting)
We are a dynamic coastal community
committed to providing dependable and
accessible services that enhance
Capitola’s sense of connection and
belonging within participatory
governance.

We are a vibrant coastal community
committed to delivering dependable,
accessible services that foster
connection and belonging through
participatory governance.
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9 We are a dynamic coastal community committed to providing dependable and accessible services that enhance Capitola’s sense of connection and belonging within participatory governance.

Mission Statement: Feedback
181 responses

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0.55 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 The mission statement answers the question “what does the City of Capitola do?”
The mission statement is actionable and could guide future objectives for the City of Capitola.

This proposed mission statement needs revising.

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"We are a vibrant coastal community committed to delivering dependable, accessible services that foster connection and belonging through participatory governance.“ Comments: • Ensure "connection and belonging" are grounded in specific, actionable outcomes, like fostering a sense of community or increasing resident participation in governance. • Eliminate vague terms like "sense of connection and belonging" and replace with more specific goals like "improving quality of life through community engagement.“ • Shift focus on "connection and belonging" to "community engagement" for better clarity, ensuring it speaks directly to participation and involvement. • 90 total responses We are a dynamic coastal community committed to providing dependable and accessible services that enhance Capitola’s sense of connection and belonging within participatory
governance.
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11 Review Vision Statement
Proposed Draft Vision Statement
(February 4, 2025 City Council meeting)
Revised Vision Statement
(After the community review)
The City of Capitola is a thriving,
family-friendly community that
prioritizes resident needs while
fostering a healthy balance between
sustainable tourism, economic growth,
and coastal environment and lifestyle.

The City of Capitola is a resilient and
family-friendly community that balances
tourism and economic opportunities with
resident needs, so everyone is welcome.
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The City of Capitola is a resilient and family-friendly community that balances tourism and economic opportunities with resident needs, so everyone is welcome.

0.23 0.24

0.29 0.16

0.29 0.34

0.61 0.47

0.36 0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 The vision statement answers the question “What do we
want Capitola to be in the future?”
The vision statement is inspiring, ambitious, and will help the City of Capitola reach its full potential.

This proposed vision statement needs revising.

Disagree and Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree and Strongly Agree 184 responses
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"The City of Capitola is a thriving, family-friendly community that prioritizes resident needs while fostering a healthy balance between sustainable tourism, economic growth, and coastal environment and lifestyle.“
Comments: • Stresses the concept of "thriving" to reflect a more prosperous, dynamic future. • "Prioritizes" makes it clear that the city's primary concern is meeting the needs of residents. • Focus on coastal beauty and lifestyle addresses the community's desire to preserve what makes Capitola special. • 58 total responses
The City of Capitola is a resilient and family-friendly community that balances tourism and economic opportunities with resident needs, so everyone is welcome.
58 total
responses
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14 Proposed Values (February 4, 2025 City Council meeting) Collaborative Engagement: We
collaborate with the community
and partners through clear
communication, fostering
inclusive dialogue, and shared
ethical solutions grounded in
honesty and integrity.

Resilient Community: We
dedicate our time to ensuring
safety across our neighborhoods,
streets, and coastline, fostering a
strong sense of security while
preparing for emergencies,
disasters, and the effects of
climate change.

Responsible Growth: We
commit to sustainable decisionmaking, planning for future generations while safeguarding
the natural environment,
resources, and history to maintain
Capitola’s charm.

Respectful Service: We treat
everyone with respect, courtesy,
and dignity, fostering a
welcoming, and inclusive
community environment.

Dynamic Innovation: We
embrace progressive practices
and continually strive for
improvement and incorporating
the best solutions for evolving
community needs.

Fiscal Sustainability: We
engage in responsible financial
stewardship, prioritizing
resources, and supporting
economic development to
increase revenue, maintain and
deliver quality services now and
into the future.
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36 27
19 18
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Public Feedback on Values
Support All Values
Would Not Include Dynamic Inovation
Would Not Include Collaborative Engagement
Would Not Include Fiscal Sustainability
Would Not Include Respectful Service
Would Not Include Responsible Growth
Would Not Include Resilient Community
Support All
Values!
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Strategic Priorities
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49 20
16 16
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Feeback on Strategic Priorities
Support All Priorities
Would Not Include Attainable Housing
Would Not Include Healthy Families, Community, & Environment Would Not Include Economic Opportunity
Would Not Include Sustainable Infrastructure
Would Not Include Accountable Gov.

Would Not Include Community Safety
Support All
Priorities!
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Plan at a Glance
Mission: We are a vibrant coastal community committed to delivering dependable, accessible services that foster connection and belonging through participatory governance.

Vision: The City of Capitola is a thriving, family-friendly community that prioritizes resident needs while fostering a healthy balance between sustainable tourism, economic growth, and coastal environment and lifestyle.

Values: Collaborative Engagement; Dynamic Innovation; Fiscal Sustainability; Resilient Community; Respectful Service; Responsible Growth
Priorities: Accountable Government; Attainable Housing; Community Safety; Economic Opportunity; Health Families, Community, & Environment; Sustainable Infrastructure 258
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Next Steps
• Strategic Plan will help guide budgeting process
• Staff will maintain Strategic Plan website for transparency & access • Use Implementation Plan to track Performance Measure progress and project/policy development & completion
• Review plan on a 2 or 3-year cycle
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Recommendation
Adopt the City of Capitola Strategic Plan!
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STRATEGIC PLAN
2025-2029
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INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The City of Capitola’s Strategic Plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap to guide the City’s development and long-term success. Through a collaborative process involving input from community members, stakeholders, and city leadership, this plan lays out clear goals, priorities, and actionable steps designed to address the unique needs and aspirations of our city.

As Capitola continues to evolve, having a well-defined strategy is essential to making informed and effective decisions. The Strategic Plan provides a structured framework to ensure the city’s resources, efforts, and initiatives are aligned with the community’s vision for the future. It is a dynamic tool that not only reflects current challenges and opportunities but also anticipates future needs, enabling the City Council and staff to make decisions that are forward-thinking, responsive, and sustainable.

The plan outlines specific focus areas and sets measurable objectives that will guide the city’s actions and investments in the coming years. By establishing these priorities, the Strategic Plan helps ensure the City of Capitola can grow responsibly while maintaining the values that make it a unique and vibrant place to live. It equips city leaders with the tools they need to navigate an increasingly complex world, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals, and ensuring that decisions today will foster a thriving, sustainable community for generations to come.

Introduction 3
Letters from leadership 4
Why a strategic plan?
What does it do? 5
Mission, Vision, Values 6
Plan at a glance 7
Strategic priorities
Accountable Government 8
Attainable Housing 10
Community Safety 12
Economic Opportunity 14
Healthy Families, Community 16
Infrastructure 18
Timeline of process 20
What’s next? /Implementation 21
Engagement summary 22
Acknowledgements 23
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What does it do?
Strategic planning is a critical and common tool for local governments as it allows elected officials and organization staff to set clear focus areas, allocate resources efficiently, and address community needs in a structured way. By creating a framework for decision-making, a strategic plan provides a roadmap that can adapt to both short-term and long-term goals, helping the City align their policies with the needs of the community.

A primary benefit of establishing a strategic plan is that it equips local governments to make decisions to prepare for future challenges. The plan helps the City to prepare for the future and anticipate challenges that may arise including budgetary constraints or an economic change that impacts the organization. Strategic planning and budgetary alignment help to prioritize and manage limited resources effectively. By carefully constructing the budget, local governments make difficult decisions on how to allocate funds, resources, and staff.

A well-constructed strategic plan provides a framework for making those tough choices, ensuring that money is spent on initiatives that will have the most significant impact on the community’s growth and well-being. Local governments use the strategic plan to develop adaptive solutions for identified issues. This foresight can save resources in the long run and improve the quality of life for residents by ensuring that government actions are aligned with expectations for the public.

In addition to proactive planning, local government strategic thinking fosters greater transparency and community engagement. By involving community members in the planning process, including with community forums and surveys, the City gathered valuable insights about what residents want for their community. This collaborative approach supports the trust built by the City. Continuing this relationship and collaboration throughout the life of the strategic plan by communicating the strategic focus area and objectives asserts that stakeholders understand the steps that are taken by the City to complete the plan and measure progress. Performance measures allow for monitoring and evaluation, so progress can be tracked, and adjustments can be made as necessary. This ensures that local governments remain accountable and flexible as they work for their communities today and in the future.

Dear Residents of Capitola,
On behalf of the Capitola City Council, we are proud to present the City’s 2025 – 2029 Strategic Plan. For the first time, in partnership with residents, city staff, business owners, stakeholders, partner agencies, and our broader community, we have worked together to develop a plan that will serve as an important tool in shaping the future of Capitola.

Over the duration of this project, we have worked closely with our partners at BerryDunn, a consulting firm with deep expertise in strategic planning and community development. Together, we have developed a roadmap to help guide the city’s decision-making, investments, and prosperity for years to come. The plan reflects our collective vision for the future and prioritizes initiatives that align with the needs, aspirations, and values of Capitola residents and businesses.

The creation of this plan is an important step in ensuring that Capitola remains a dynamic and resilient city. As we face new challenges and opportunities, the Strategic Plan provides a clear and actionable framework to address key priorities. It also sets the stage for continued collaboration and engagement with the community as we move forward in implementing the strategies outlined in the plan.

This plan represents the culmination of months of careful planning, analysis, and community engagement. We are excited to share the outcomes of this process and look forward to working with you as we begin to put the plan into action. Our commitment to Capitola’s future remains steadfast, and we believe that this plan will serve as a valuable tool for making informed, thoughtful decisions that benefit everyone in our community.

Thank you for your support throughout this process. Together, we can ensure Capitola’s future reflects our shared vision and strengthens the foundation for future generations.

Capitola City Council
LETTERS FROM LEADERSHIP WHY A STRATEGIC PLAN?
Mayor
Joe Clarke
Council Member
Melinda Orbach
Council Member
Alexander Pederson
Council Member
Gerry Jensen
Council Member
Margaux Morgan
Previous Mayor
Kristen Brown
Previous Mayor
Yvette Brooks
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VALUES
The “Capitola Way”
Collaborative Engagement
We collaborate with the community and partners through
clear communication, fostering inclusive dialogue, and
shared ethical solutions grounded in honesty and integrity.

Dynamic Innovation
We embrace progressive practices and continually
strive for improvement and incorporating the
best solutions for evolving community needs.

Fiscal Sustainability
We engage in responsible financial stewardship,
prioritizing resources, and supporting economic development to increase revenue, maintain and deliver quality services now and into the future.

Resilient Community
We dedicate our time to ensuring safety across our
neighborhoods, streets, and coastline, fostering a strong sense of security while preparing for emergencies,
disasters, and the effects of climate change.

Respectful Service
We treat everyone with respect, courtesy,
and dignity, fostering a welcoming,
and inclusive community environment.

Responsible Growth
We commit to sustainable decision-making,
planning for future generations while
safeguarding the natural environment, resources,
and history to maintain Capitola’s charm.

PLAN AT A GLANCE
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MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Mission
Why we’re here
We are a vibrant
coastal community
committed to delivering
dependable, accessible
services that foster
connection and
belonging through
participatory
governance.

Vision
Where we’re going
The City of Capitola
is a thriving, familyfriendly community
that prioritizes
resident needs while
fostering a healthy
balance between
sustainable tourism,
economic growth, and
coastal environment
and lifestyle.
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Performance Measures • Evaluate revenue options prior to 2026 election • Growth in social media ‘followers’ (or appropriate term), newsletter recipient list, etc.
• Increase and diversify presentations
(by front line/middle management staff)
to City Council to increase facetime and outreach
• Increase in local government academy participant
applications
• Increase public access to forms both online and
in multiple languages
• Percent of revenue that is sales tax • Percent increase of parking revenues • Track and see increase in number of attendees (in person and/or virtually) for public meetings
9 Objectives • Encourage broader engagement to increase access to local government for all members in the community.
• Ensure resources are available so we are prepared for disasters and one-time expenses.
• Increase accessibility for public participation in City appointed and elected positions to enhance community
representation.
• Research and review city limits to evaluate where and how the City provides service to enhance efficiency.
• Review and identify potential funding sources to diversify our revenue to ensure the city has sufficient resources to meet our needs.
• Utilize evolving technology and tools for fiscal transparency to respond to changing needs while informing and
collaborating with the community to enhance trust. 8

OUR GOAL
We maintain the trust
of our community
by engaging residents
through collaboration and
effective communication
while responsibly
managing City resources
and finances to ensure
long-term stability.

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE
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Performance Measures
• Annual Housing Report to the State of California
Housing and Community Development
• Add regulations to diversify housing
• Amend Incentives for Community Benefits for mall
site and surrounding areas by December 2025
• Annual developer interest meeting
• Meetings with Non-Profit Housing
Organizations
• Number of ADU
• Number of multifamily
• Number of single family
• Number of units
• Number of units by income
• Remove barriers to housing in Zoning Code
• Community survey results on resident satisfaction with integration of new housing development
• Implement the Housing Element
• Time to get a planning permit
• Time to get building permit
• Increase in funding available for housing annually
• Update communication on housing opportunities on website and in newsletter biannually
11 Objectives
• Adopt regulations and programs to streamline development approvals for different housing types to create opportunities for housing affordability at all income levels.
• Collaborate with property owners, developers, and
non-profits to support opportunities to increase Capitola’s housing stock.
• Evaluate opportunities to incentivize housing development on the Capitola Mall site and along the 41st Avenue corridor. • Improve communication of housing options and
opportunities through education and outreach, so
residents are aware of available resources.
• Improve the efficiency of the design review process for single-family home and second story additions to sustain aging housing stock while protecting neighborhood esthetics. • Maintain and improve the character of existing residential neighborhoods and historic districts through thoughtful design to preserve the unique quality of life in Capitola. • Pursue grants and additional revenue sources to assist with planning of infill housing production and maintaining existing housing stock.
10 OUR GOAL
We will implement our
Housing Element and
infrastructure that
balances diverse housing
opportunities, supports
varied income levels,
and ensures thoughtful,
community-focused
attainable housing.

HOUSINGATTAINABLE
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Performance Measures
• Increase year-over-year in police public
education programs
• Increase number of followers over time
• Maintain number of crisis intervention
trained police officers
• Maintaining strategic communication
training for police officers
• Number of e-bike related incidents
• Number of policies and programs reviewed by CAC
• Number of social media posts over time
• Number of people who attend National Night Out
year-over-year
• Percentage decrease year-over-year in vehicle,
pedestrian, and bike collisions
• Percentage improvement/maintain in response time
to emergency calls
• Percentage reduction in part-one crime
• Percentage reduction in property crime
• Percentage reduction in violent crime
• Percentage of residents signed up for emergency
alerts systems year-over-year
• Percentage of violent crimes filed by the DA
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• Complete emergency operation plan in collaboration with the County Office of Response, Recovery, and Resilience (OR3) to ensure readiness for emergencies.
• Continue to review and revise Police Department policies and programs with the Chief’s Advisory Committee (CAC)
to ensure alignment with best practices.
• Improve crime prevention using environmental design
principles to reduce crime.
• Preserve the Police Department and community’s
relationship with a priority of accessibility to all so that all community members feel comfortable connecting
with police.
• Proactively share information and advocate for state
legislation to support e-bike safety.
• Support and grow the CAC to provide feedback and
input to the Police Department.
• Support pedestrian, bike, and car safety to decrease
critical traffic related incidents.
• Utilize technology to effectively communicate with the community so they feel informed and safe.
• Work with the regional partners on efforts to sustain mental health services and connect people in crisis to
relevant resources.
12 OUR GOAL
We will be a safe and
resilient community,
relying on the proactive
training and expertise
of our trusted police
department to
collaboratively provide
public safety and
emergency preparedness.

SAFETY COMMUNITY
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Performance Measures
• Complete all zoning code updates by December 2026
• Count/number of funding to local business groups
• Evaluate public parking by 2026
• Hotel incentives zoning by December 2025
• Track growth in different business sectors
• Track meetings with partners and leverage
relationships
• Track the number of business licenses and
any trends/change over time
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• Attract and retain high-quality jobs to enhance community economic stability.
• Attract new healthcare providers and facilities to the region to offer a range of high-quality services to enhance choice and access for residents.
• Complete 41st Avenue corridor plan to develop and improve public spaces to build a sense of community and promote economic activity.
• Create a citywide hotel incentive program to support tourism and generate revenue.
• Develop programs and identify zoning code amendments
to support new and existing businesses citywide.
• Encourage and support Capitola’s authentic sense of place to grow community, create a unique experience, and
encourage sustainable tourism.
• Evaluate existing public parking and on-site parking
requirements to support economic growth and resident
needs.
• Partner and leverage relationships with regional business groups and organizations to enhance communication and
collaboration to foster economic development.
14 OUR GOAL
We will create a
thriving economy and
maintain our regional
shopping identity
by supporting local
businesses and
national establishments
in the Village, Bay Avenue,
and 41st Avenue corridor.

OPPORTUNITY ECONOMIC
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Performance Measures
• Annual evaluation of regional partnerships,
demonstrating measurable outcomes such as
increased service delivery, expanded program
access, or joint funding leveraged to address
community needs
• Completion of planned and future capital
improvement projects
• Decrease in staff time on programs due to
efficiency and community involvement
• Grow through programs – skill development
for professional staff
• Increase and/or preserve land for green spaces
• Increase in Community use of parks and green space
for both recreation and public
• Implement measurable Climate Action Plan goals, such as reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy savings in city facilities, or urban greening initiatives
• Number of programs, new and recurring, and attendance • Participant growth and access to diverse programs
• Receive oral presentations from Community Impact Grant recipients on use of City funds to highlight achievements and discover potential for collaboration and further partnerships • Repeat of funded outreach programs to increase accessibility 17 Objectives
• Collaborate with the region to improve access to healthcare for families, children, and seniors.
• Diversify outreach so that all residents have access to what the community offers.
• Foster and enhance the City’s work with regional partner organizations to provide for the needs of our residents. • Improve the City’s facilities to support opportunities for community building, planned programming, and social
interaction.
• Maintain and care for green and open spaces to promote wellness and ensure opportunities for gathering.
• Plan for accessible and resilient public spaces so that people have places to gather, work and play.
• Provide accessible, diverse, and responsive programs so that all generations can thrive.
• Update and execute the City’s Climate Action Plan so that we protect our residents and sustain our city for the future. 16 OUR GOAL
We will promote a
thriving, inclusive city
where families and
individuals can grow
together and connect
in community spaces.

ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY, AND HEALTHY FAMILIES,
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Performance Measures
• Complete CIP projects year-over-year
• Consistent participation in monthly Regional
Transportation Commission (RTC) meeting
• Finalize Climate Action Plan update in 2025
• Implement the Pavement Management Plan
• Increased connectivity of trails, sidewalks,
and walkways (linear feet completed)
• Increase Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for
city streets
• Meet ADA compliance targets as outlined in the
ADA Transition Plan
• Percentage increase in the number of commuters
biking or walking
• Reduce average vehicular speed on arterial streets
by fiscal year 2027
19 Objectives
• Create an active transportation plan with multi-modal infrastructure to increase mobility for residents and visitors. • Create and maintain a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to have a schedule for developing and improving public
resources.
• Complete and executive the American Disability Act (ADA) Transition Plan to make the city more accessible.
• Explore building, zoning, and municipal code updates to encourage resilient construction and reconstruction in flood prone areas of the city.
• Implement the Climate Action Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan to build and maintain city assets so that we can
respond effectively to weather events.
• Plan for infrastructure to support future increase in housing stock.
• Provide public facilities to meet existing and projected service needs.
18 OUR GOAL
Our community will
build and maintain
safe streets, sidewalks,
and public facilities that
improve connectivity,
fostering a vibrant City
that is accessible and
welcoming for all.

INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABLE
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TIMELINE OF PROCESS ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY
1,900
Visits to
Social Pinpoint
220
Initial community
survey responses
January
2024
Started the project
with BerryDunn and
Phase 1:

Project Initiation
and Management
October
2024
Community forum,
stakeholder interviews,
employee focus groups
March –
September 2024
Project Paused
November
2024
Plan
development
sessions
September –
November 2024
Phase 2:

Community Engagement
and Strategic Analysis -
online portal opened
and community survey
activated
February
2025
Present initial plan
to the Council;
public survey and
review period
October 2024 –
March 2025
Phase 3:

Strategic plan
development
March
2025
Final adoption
of strategic plan
30,000+
Reach on
social media
45 Individual and
group interviews
33 Employee
Survey responses
186
Community review of
draft plan survey responses
All
City Advisory Bodies
surveyed
Bilingual postcard
mailed to all
City residents
5 Council Member
interviews
3 Council member
work sessions
15 Attendee
In-person workshop
7 Meetings to review
with staff
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WHAT’S NEXT? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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The City of Capitola Council would like to extend its deepest gratitude to all individuals and organizations who contributed to the creation of the City’s first-ever Strategic Plan.

The input, support, and dedication of these community members, committees, and partners have been invaluable throughout the process.

Our residents and community members!
Current and former City Council Members 2024 and 2025
Mayor Joe Clarke, Vice Mayor Alexander Pederson, Council Member Gerry Jensen, Council Member Margaux Morgan, Council Member Melinda Orbach, Pervious Mayor Kristen Brown, and Previous Mayor Yvette Brooks City Manager, Jamie Goldstein; Chief of Police, Sarah Ryan; Finance Director, Jim Malberg; Community Development Director, Katie Herlihy; Public Works Director, Jessica Kahn; Director of Recreation & Community Services, Nikki Bryant; City Clerk, Julia Gautho; Assistant to the City Manager, Chloé Woodmansee; and previous Chief of Police, Andrew Dally City Advisory Boards and Commissions, our very own Capitola Village and Wharf Business Improvement Area and Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, allied Santa Cruz County partner public agencies, many of our valued nonprofit entities, numerous important local businesses, and other great community organizations and partners.

BerryDunn
Principal: Seth Hedstrom
PM and Facilitator: Maddison Powers Spencer
Facilitator: Michelle Kennedy
Implementation
We know our community has high standards and aspirations for the City. We enjoy a high quality of life here, and residents are proud to live, work, and play in Capitola. Our community wants the city to remain an excellent place to be. The plan’s five-year timeline allows for thoughtful sequencing of initiatives that will make our continued high quality of life possible.

With the strategic plan in place, the City is building an implementation plan to translate the focus areas, goals, and objectives into action steps with assigned responsibilities and established timelines. This will allow City departments to work together to achieve our desired future. Regular monitoring and evaluation systems will be put in place to help ensure continuous improvement and ongoing alignment with the City’s vision and strategic focus areas. We are committed to focusing resources on the focus areas that best serve the needs of the community as captured in this plan, so we will align the strategic plan with the City’s annual budget process, so we can ensure that resources are utilized efficiently and directed toward the most important priorities.

As needs or opportunities shift during the life of the plan, the City expects to address any needed changes as part of the annual budget process. And, with the strategic plan as a guide, other City plans and initiatives can be built to align so that everything is flowing in a common direction.

The values expressed in this plan will drive how the City makes decisions and delivers services, and employees will apply these principles in their day-to-day work.

Keeping Track of Progress
The City will monitor progress toward strategic plan goals and objectives and report on performance measures. Tracking keeps us transparent and holds us accountable. We will utilize the strategic plan as a tool during the City’s annual budgeting process, and maintain the strategic plan website – so residents, businesses and visitors can learn about the City’s strategi objectives and progress towards meeting them.
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2025-2029
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: January 30, 2025
From: Public Works Department
Subject: Stockton Bridge Replacement Project Design Amendment Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with CSWST2 in the amount of $715,000, for a total contract value of $840,398, to complete all tasks outlined in the Scope of Work (SOW), excluding final engineering, for the Stockton Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.

Background: The Stockton Avenue Bridge Replacement Project aims to address significant flood risks and improve transportation resiliency in Capitola Village. The bridge, located in the lower Soquel Creek watershed, serves as a vital transportation link and emergency evacuation route for the Village. Heavy storm events have highlighted the bridge’s vulnerability, particularly due to debris accumulation exacerbated by climate change.

On January 25, 2024, the City Council authorized a Professional Services Agreement with CSW/StuberStroeh Engineering Group, Inc. (CSWST2) in an amount not to exceed $125,343 to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study to explore potential solutions to address debris accumulation on Stockton Avenue Bridge. CSWST2 completed the Stockton Avenue Bridge – Bridge Pier Debris Mitigation Feasibility Report (Attachment 1), which evaluated mitigation options including debris fins, deflectors, sweepers, and full bridge replacement. The feasibility report identified bridge replacement as the most effective long-term solution. On November 14, 2024 City Council directed staff to prioritize bridge replacement and begin advancing the bridge replacement project (attachment 2).

The amendment to the CSWST2 contract focuses on advancing the project through preliminary design, engineering and other key tasks leading up to final design, establishing the foundation for the next phases and enhancing its competitiveness for grant opportunities.

Discussion: The proposed amendment to the CSWST2 contract includes the completion of all tasks leading up to but excluding final engineering. These tasks define the project’s scope, address permitting requirements, and advance the design to a point where environmental clearances and grant applications can be successfully pursued.

As part of the preliminary engineering phase, the project will include an assessment of the feasibility of maintaining or recreating significant architectural features of the existing bridge. This assessment will develop potential design options that balance historic character with modern engineering and flood resilience needs. Findings from this effort will help inform community engagement and design decisions moving forward.

Scope of Work: The amended scope includes the following:

1. Preliminary Design and Engineering (35% Design): Develop design concepts, including photometric analysis, stormwater management, and structural assessments. Prepare initial plans for grading, drainage, and utility relocations.

2. Environmental Clearance: Conduct environmental assessments per CEQA and NEPA standards, including hydrology, water quality, biological resources, and cultural impacts.

3. Community Outreach: Host public engagement activities, such as stakeholder meetings and onsite pop-up events, to gather input and address community concerns.

4. Technical Documentation: Prepare draft and final reports for bridge hydrology, foundation studies, and cost estimates to inform final design.
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5. Project Management and QA/QC: Maintain project schedules, oversee design team activities, and conduct quality assurance reviews at key milestones.

Future Final Engineering Tasks: Upon securing additional funding, final engineering tasks will include:
 Preparation of 65%, 95%, and 100% PS&E packages.
 Final geotechnical analysis and structural design calculations.  Completion of Caltrans-compliant construction documents and permitting applications.  Detailed cost estimates and construction bid documents.

Staff continues to pursue funding for final engineering and construction. The fiscal impact of bridge replacement will be substantial, but funding opportunities exist through state and federal grants, including FEMA and infrastructure-related programs. Utilizing existing project funding to further develop bridge plans will make potential future applications for grant funding more competitive.

Fiscal Impact: On August 24, 2023, the Council accepted $500,000 in grant funds from the California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) for the Stockton Bridge Debris Mitigation Project. The adopted FY 2022-23 budget allocated $350,000 for the initial phase of the "Stockton Bridge Reinforcement Project," bringing total project funding to $850,000.

Of the original $125,398 contract awarded to CSWST2, approximately $65,000 was utilized for the completion of the feasibility study. This leaves $60,000 remaining under the current CSWST2 contract.

The remaining project budget is $785,000, of which $715,000 is proposed to be added to the contract through this amendment. This would increase the total CSWST2 contract amount to $840,398.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): This action does not constitute a “project” pursuant to Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Attachments:

1. Link to November 14, 2024 Staff Report:
https://mccmeetingspublic.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/capitolaca-meet2d2b6cd9d0e64b618725faa084de1ff8/ITEM-Attachment-003- 4e2a5be5f60842bb8dabb6f68d152527.pdf

2. Bridge Pier Debris Mitigation Feasibility Report

3. Contract Amendment

4. Scope of Work
Report Prepared By: Jessica Kahn, Public Works Director Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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1ST AMENDMENT TO THE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING

GROUP, INC FOR STOCKTON BRIDGE DEBRIS MITIGATION PROJECT between

CITY OF CAPITOLA AND CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC The City of Capitola and CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc., hereby agree to the following Amendment(s) to the Contract dated January 25, 2024:
1) Amend the scope of services to include tasks outlined in Appendix One; and 2) Increase the budget amount by $715,000 to accommodate the amended scope of services.

All other terms and conditions of the Professional Services Agreement remain in full force and effect.

CONTRACTOR: CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC
__________________________________ Date: ___________________ By:

CITY OF CAPITOLA
___________________________________ Date: ___________________ By: Benjamin Goldstein, City Manager
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APPENDIX ONE
Scope of Services
CSWST2 Proposal to Provide Professional Services for Stockton Avenue Bridge Replacement JANUARY 15, 2025
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City of Capitola
Proposal to Provide Professional Services for:

Stockton Avenue Bridge Replacement
JANUARY 15, 2025
Existing condition.

Rendered bridge.
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CSWST2 | 303 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood Shores, 6th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94065 | t. 415-533-1864 February 15, 2023
Project Number: 2300338.10
Jessica Kahn
Public Works Director
City of Capitola
420 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
SUBJECT: STOCKTON AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Dear Jessica:

The low-lying Capitola Village is a cultural and business center for Capitola. The flood risk debris build up at the Stockton Creek Bridge could be catastrophic to the area. The CSWST2 team presents our proposal to assist the City and community in replacing the historic bridge as a countermeasures and safeguarded this vital transportation asset.

Stockton Avenue Bridge is located in the lower reaches of the Soquel Creek Watershed, which is situated between the cities of Santa Cruz and Watsonville. The Soquel Creek watershed drains an area of approximately 42 square miles. The watershed is comprised of urban development, rural residential development, agriculture, parks and recreation, and mining and timber harvesting. The Village, a cultural and business center in Capitola, is located at the terminus of Soquel Creek, where it enters the Pacific Ocean.

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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture Besides State Route 1 Bridge, Stockton Avenue Bridge is the only connection linking east and west Capitola and serves as the primary evacuation route for the low-lying Capitola Village. In addition, the finish line of the popular Wharf to Wharf race is located across the bridge at the Capitola in the Village. Heavy storms that occurred in January 2023 illustrated the increased intensity or rain events occurring as a result of climate change.

In June of 2024 CSWST2 issued the Stockton Avenue Bridge – Bridge Pier Debris Mitigation Feasibility Report that assessed the following counter measures to mitigate the debris risk: debris fins, debris deflectors, debris sweepers and bridge replacement. During the November 14, 2024 City Council Meeting, City staB was directed to utilize the available funds to advance design of the bridge replacement countermeasure. We have assembled the following team to support the City in this goal:
• Robert Stevens of CSWST2 will be the principal for the project. Robert led our San Mateo County bluB stabilization and bridge project and has secured CDPs up and down the coastline. • Julia Harberson of CSWST2 will be the project manager responsible for implementing the work plan and managing the team to seek consensus on design. She is an experienced hydraulics engineer that has worked with FEMA to develop flood control projects throughout the Bay Area. • Tom Swayze of Biggs Cardosa will be our structural engineer leading our bridge design. Tom was the original engineer for the wall along CliB Drive and has collaborated with Robert and Julia on our projects in San Mateo County.
• Kristine Pillsbury of CSWST2, will be our Hydraulics Engineer responsible for evaluating creek capacity. She is experienced at modelling open channel flow using HEC RAS and evaluation hydrologic with HEC-HMS.
• Jeanine RuBoni, PE, GE, of Engeo will be leading our geotechnical evaluation for this project. She has worked on hundreds of relevant projects including investigations of bay and ocean sites, wetlands, and creek and bay channels.
• Matt Johnson and his team from DD&A Planning will lead our environmental permitting process.

We are prepared to support the Capitola community in designing, preparing construction documents and permitting required to replace the historic Stockton Avenue Bridge over Soquel Creek. In our experience we have developed the following Work Plan, Fee and Schedule. Note, we have developed the Work Plan to be consistent with Caltrans standards to aid in the City’s eBorts to seek funding opportunities.

Thank you for the opportunity to support the development of the project. We look forward to working with you and your team. If I can provide any additional information, please contact me at (415) 884-6443 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
CSWST2
Julia Harberson, R.C.E. #76626
Senior Project Manger
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WORK PLAN
Task 1: Opportunities and Constraints
Objective: In this initial phase, our team will prepare the outreach strategies and gather existing information for the Stockton Avenue Bridge. Our team will continue to validate the design to ensure it is consistent with the budget and the community’s expectations and in accordance with Caltrans Standards.

1.1 Project Kicko . Key members of our team will host a meeting with City sta4 and stakeholders to review project goals, past work completed, and development schedule.

1.2 Outreach Strategy. Our team will develop a brief outreach strategy that establishes the project’s messaging, stakeholders, and engagement methods and tools. The strategy may include establishing and updating a project website, small-group stakeholder meetings with adjacent property owners and any other groups identified with City sta4, and two on-site pop-up engagement events at the project site.

1.3 Data Collection and Field Review. To support the design e4ort and refine the extent of technical studies required, our team will complete the following:

A. Data Collection. The team will collect and review the following documents:
i. As-Built Records
ii. Previous Environmental Technical Analysis and Documents iii. Relevant Information from Online Databases
iv. Records from Information Centers

1.4 Bridge Conditions Assessment. Our team will perform a conditions assessment of the existing bridge. The assessment will consist of the following services:

A. Bridge Inspection Access Plan. Our team will work with the City Sta4 to develop a plan to accommodate access to manholes, and tra4ic handling and safety during the exterior and interior inspection of the Stockton Avenue Bridge.
i. Draft Bridge Access, Safety & Tra ic Control Plan. We will prepare a draft plan of access and safety and tra4ic control for measures and steps to be taken prior to, during mobilization, during inspection and for demobilization. We assume tra4ic control will be provided by the City.
ii. Final Bridge Access, Safety & Tra ic Control Plan. We will address comments by the City and provide a final Bridge Access, Safety and Tra4ic Control Plan.

B. Bridge Observations. Our team will make observations regarding the condition of the existing bridge.

C. Utility Observation. Our team will make observations regarding the condition of utilities attached to the side of the bridge by visual observation while standing on the bridge deck.

We will make observations regarding the conditions of utilities routed through the bridge.

We will enter the cells of the bridge if physically possible. CCTV of utilities routed through the bridge, if necessary, will be provided by the City. We assume City Maintenance Sta4 will be on site to pull manhole lids and oversee tra4ic control.

D. Condition Report & Basis of Design Memorandum
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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture the interior of the bridge superstructure will be incorporated along with the deck repair recommendations in the Caltrans Bridge Inspection Reports. Report to include Site Photos, relevant Bridge Inspection Reports, and Key Plan of damage locations. ii. Final. We will address comments and questions by the City and provide a final Condition Report and Basis of Design Memorandum.

1.5 Existing Conditions Mapping. Our team will complete a survey of the Stockton Avenue Bridge to support the final design process. This will include the following tasks.

A. Survey: Our team will perform a topographic survey, which generally will include back of curb, face of curb, street centerline, top of bank, abutments, edge of pavement, and surface utilities. We will depict drainage patterns with spot elevations and contour data at 1-foot intervals.

B. Prepare Base Map: CSWST2 will develop a detailed base map integrating topography, boundary, and utility information.

1.6 Outreach. Our team will support the outreach e4ort to property owners and community members within the project area. This could include the following:

A. Project Website. Our team will establish a project website providing information related to the project, including the project purpose, opportunities for engagement, and development schedule. This site would serve as a tool to share design information and provide responses to community questions.

B. Stakeholder Meeting. Our team will conduct one small-group meeting to introduce the project and receive community feedback on the needs and challenges for users of the Stockton Avenue Bridge and adjacent property owners.

1.7 Contract Management. CSWST2 will be responsible for the overall management of our design team, including the following:

A. Project Management: CSWST2 will manage the design team as well as track progress, schedule, and budget. We will be responsible for documenting all design decisions and keeping an o4icial record of the project. Furthermore, we will submit monthly progress reports identifying tasks completed, budget status, and issues status.

B. Quality Control/ Assurance: As part of the QA/QC process, an independent member of the design team will complete an internal review of our documents checking for errors, perform a constructability review. Our independent QA/QC reviews will occur at the 35%, 65% and 95% PS&E submittals in parallel with the City review process.

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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture Task 2: Bridge Advance Planning Study
Objective: In this phase, our team will prepare a Bridge Advanced Planning Study Report.

2.1 Preliminary Foundation Report. ENGEO will perform a preliminary geotechnical assessment on the existing bridge and assess the necessary design criteria for a new foundation to support the bridge. ENGEO will retain the services of a subcontractor to push two cone penetration tests (CPTs) to depths up to 100 feet below the ground surface, or refusal, whichever occurs first.

ENGEO will collect shear wave velocity measurements at intervals of every 5 vertical feet. ENGEO will retain tra4ic control services to guide tra4ic during CPT operations. ENGEO will perform preliminary analyses and prepare a Preliminary Foundation Report that conforms to Caltrans requirements. ENGEO will prepare a single version of the report. The report will be signed by a licensed California Geotechnical Engineer and California Certified Engineering Geologist.

2.2 Preliminary Bridge Hydrology and Hydraulics Report. CSWST2 will prepare a draft hydrology and hydraulics report assessing bridge replacement on Soquel Creek. The report will include the following:

A. Hydraulic capacity
B. Analysis methodology
C. Debris mitigation
D. Storm selection.

E. Freeboard
F. Scour

2.3 Bridge Advance Planning Study (APS). BCA will develop an Advance Planning Study for bridge selection report in accordance with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). The report will include the following:

A. Project Overview
B. Design Criteria
C. Provides structure depth setting profile
D. Alternatives Analysis for and recommendations
i. Spans, width, depth, and type
ii. Bridge rail type
iii. Foundation types
Key Deliverables We will provide electronic (PDF and native format) of the following documents:
a. Updates to project schedule
b. Conditions Report & Preliminary Basis of Design Memorandum c. Outreach strategy, project website, stakeholder meeting presentation materials and summary of feedback
d. Field Assessment Report and Existing Conditions mapping e. Meeting agendas, presentation, and minutes.
f. Topographic Survey
g. Utilities Base Map
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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture iv. Vertical clearance
v. Aesthetics and Historic Status
vi. Bridge removal, stage Construction
vii. Location of cut and fill slopes
viii. Stationing for roadway
ix. Corrosion control measures
E. Establish the best cost estimate available at that time F. Describes and documents project risks and assumptions used in concept design Recommendations

2.4 Contract Management. CSWST2 will be responsible for the overall management of our design team, including the following:

A. Project Management. CSWST2 will manage the design team as well as track progress, schedule, and budget. We will be responsible for documenting all design decisions and keeping an o4icial record of the project. Furthermore, we will submit monthly progress reports identifying tasks completed, budget status, and issues status.

B. Quality Control/ Assurance. We will implement the QA/QC process established in task

1.2. C. Meetings. The team will attend up to three (3) meetings during this phase of work.

Task 3: Preliminary Engineering
Objective: What is the key service being provided and key item to be delivered. In this phase, our team will refine the Stockton Avenue bridge replacement concept identified in the Debris Mitigation Feasibility Study and Bridge Advance Planning Study Report from, identified in Task 2, specifically related to the approach to replace the existing bridge, conformance to existing infrastructure, architectural styling, tra4ic and pedestrian circulation, and stormwater quality, to develop a 35% design that can be used for environmental clearances.

Our team will continue to validate the design to ensure it is consistent with the budget and the community’s expectations.

3.1 Preliminary Engineering (35%). Using the existing conditions and community feedback, our team will refine the design that includes the following elements:

A. Photometric Analysis. Our team will complete a photometric analysis to determine how lighting at the bridge is achievable. We will ensure the proposed pedestrian scale lighting Key Deliverables We will provide electronic (PDF and native format) of the following documents:
a. Preliminary Foundation Report (one draft copy and one final copy with Construction Documents)
b. Preliminary Bridge Hydrology and Hydraulics Report
c. Bridge Advance Planning Study Report
d. Meeting agendas, presentation, and minutes.
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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture is consistent with City and State standards. This will include ensuring lighting levels are both dark sky and temperature friendly.

B. Stormwater Control Plan. We will evaluate options to integrate stormwater green infrastructure. Our team will develop these features consistent with Santa Cruz County’s C.3 standards.

C. Bridge Hydrology and Hydraulics Report. We will update the preliminary study outlined in Task 2.2.

D. Water Quality Study. We will provide a draft Water Quality Study indicating no adverse impacts to water quality.

E. Bridge Site Data Submittal Package. Our team will prepare a Bridge Site Data Submittal package (BSDS) consistence with the Caltrans O4ice of Special Funded Projects (OSFP).

F. Preliminary Foundation Report. From Section 2 included and boring location plans.

G. Project Risk Matrix. We will prepare a Caltrans Project Risk Matrix form.

H. Plans. To document the design, we will prepare the following plans:
i. Title, Vicinity/Site, Key Map, and General Sheets (CSWST2) ii. Demolition Plans (CSWST2)
iii. Existing Utility Plans (CSWST2)
iv. Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plans and Details (CSWST2) v. Preliminary Utility Plans and Details (CSWST2)
vi. Horizontal and Vertical Alignment Plans (CSWST2)
vii. Bridge General Plan (BCA)
viii. DRAFT Bridge Foundation Plan (BCA)
ix. Preliminary Electrical Plans and Details
x. Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan (CSWST2)
xi. Tra4ic Management Plan (CSWST2)
xii. Specifications Outline
I. Right of way. We will research the existing right of way and will provide a verification memorandum illustrating that no right of way acquisition is required for the project’s construction.

J. Cost Estimate. We will refine the cost model developed in Task 1.2 consistent with the 35% documents and aligned with the budgets from the various funding sources.

K. Bridge Type Selection Report. Our team will consolidate the collected data and develop a Bridge Type Selection Report in accordance with Caltrans standards. The report will include the following:
i. BSDS Forms
ii. As-built drawings
iii. Bridge plans
iv. Project Risk Matrix
v. Cost Estimate

3.2 Outreach. Our team will support the outreach e4ort to property owners and community members within the project area. This e4ort will include the following activities.

A. Project Website. Our team would maintain the project website with updated information related to the project design and schedule, along with responses to community concerns and questions.
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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture B. Stakeholder Meeting. Our team would conduct one small-group meeting to receive community feedback on the Stockton Avenue Bridge conceptual plans.

C. Pop-up Engagement. Our team would conduct one on-site pop-up event to share conceptual plans and gather feedback.

D. City Council. With consensus on the preferred concept plan, we will support sta4 in presenting the project to Council allowing the project to move into final design. Note, this task is included as a part of the project scope and not an optional service.

3.3 Contract Management. CSWST2 will be responsible for the overall management of our design team, including the following:

3.4 Project Management. CSWST2 will manage the design team as well as track progress, schedule, and budget. We will be responsible for documenting all design decisions and keeping an o4icial record of the project. Furthermore, we will submit monthly progress reports identifying tasks completed, budget status, and issues status.

3.5 Quality Control/ Assurance. We will implement the QA/QC process established in task 1.2.

3.6 Meetings. The team will attend up to three (3) meetings during this phase of work.

Task 4. Environmental Clearance
Objective: Denise Du4y & Associates (DD&A) will prepare environmental documentation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), with the City of Capitola (City) as the lead CEQA agency and Caltrans as the lead NEPA agency (under NEPA Assignment Program Caltrans assumes role for the Federal Highway Administration). DD&A assumes that an Initial Study/Environmental Assessment (IS/EA) with a corresponding Mitigated Negative Declaration/Finding of No Significant Impact (MND/FONSI) is the appropriate level of environmental documentation. DD&A will also assist the City with procurement of appropriate regulatory permits. Note that if the IS/EA analysis determines that the Project could result in potentially significant impacts that cannot be mitigated to a less than Key Deliverables. We will provide electronic (PDF and native format) of the following documents:
a. Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Report
b. Preliminary Water Quality Study
c. Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate
d. BSDS Package
e. Project Risk Matrix
f. 35% Design Plan Set
g. Bridge Type Selection Report
h. Specifications Outline
i. Updates to project schedule
j. Project website updates, stakeholder meeting materials and summary, on-site pop-up engagement materials and summary of feedback
k. Renderings (2)
l. Meeting agendas, presentation, and minutes.
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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture significant level, an Environmental Impact Report and/ or Environmental Impact Statement would be required, and this scope would require amendment. DD&A will reference previous environmental studies and use the information as a baseline to streamline the current environmental process as appropriate. It is estimated that the environmental clearance process will take approximately eighteen to thirty-six months to complete.

4.1 Phase 1 Site Assessment. Sub task 4.1 description DD&A’s subconsultant will assess the site for potential presence of recognized environmental conditions (RECs) (i.e., levels of hazardous substances and/or petroleum products warranting regulatory cleanup action) and the uses and conditions at properties and facilities in the site vicinities with the potential to cause (or have caused) an REC at the site. The “vicinity” of the site would include properties/facilities within 1/8 mile of the Project area. The Phase I ESA will be performed in general accordance with the ASTM International (ASTM) Designation E 1527-21 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments:

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. Preparation of the Phase I ESA will include a site reconnaissance, visual survey of adjacent properties, review of standard environmental records sources, review geological and other conditions in the Project area, review historical photographs and topographic maps, and review any additional information provided by the client including information obtained during the environmental process for removal of the bridge structure.

4.2 Project Description. Upon completion of the 30% design for the Proposed Project, DD&A will initiate the environmental review for the Project. DD&A will discuss the proposed improvements included for the Project with City sta4 and CSWST2, confirm expectations regarding the tasks to be completed, and gather information and data specific to the Project site. DD&A will work closely with the Project team to develop the appropriate level of detail for the Project description. The Project description will describe the components of the Project as well as the environmental setting for the Project area. DD&A will provide a draft description to the City and other members of the Project team, as appropriate, for review and comment. DD&A will revise the Project description based on comments received by the Project team and use it as the basis for the Administrative Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment.

4.3 Technical Documentation

1. Biological Resources Report. DD&A will conduct background research in relevant databases to identify the potential for federally and state-listed species or other special-status species to be within the Project area. DD&A will develop a Biological Study Area (BSA) that covers direct and indirect impact areas for the Project. DD&A will survey the BSA for plant and wildlife species, their signs, and/or potential habitat. DD&A will inventory botanical and wildlife resources observed in the BSA and will identify and record existing vegetation communities in this area. DD&A will summarize the results of the research and surveys in a Biological Resources Report (BRR) report. The BRR will include a discussion of the existing biological resources in the BSA, potential impacts on these resources as a result of the Project, and proposed mitigation measures to avoid, minimize, and/or mitigate these impacts to a less than significant level.

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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture (CDFW). To identify the boundaries of the waters of the U.S., DD&A will identify the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM) for Soquel Creek within the BSA. The presence or absence of wetlands in the BSA will be verified through an analysis of hydrologic conditions, hydrophytic vegetation, and hydric soils. DD&A will summarize existing site conditions on waters of the U.S. and waters of the state in an Aquatic Resources Delineation (ARD) report. The ARD report will summarize the location of wetlands and other waters under jurisdiction of the USACE, Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and CDFW within and immediately adjacent to the Project area.

3. Noise Study Memorandum. The Project is not anticipated to be capacity increasing and is not anticipated to be designated as a Type I noise Project per federal or state-recommended guidance. As a result, DD&A’s subconsultant, Ambient will develop a noise analysis limited to the assessment of short-term, construction-related impacts. A technical memorandum will be prepared to address short-term construction-related impacts associated with the Project.

The memorandum will include a summary description of the existing noise environment, based on existing environmental documentation. Up to five shortterm (e.g., 10-minute) noise measurements will be included. Noise measurement surveys will be conducted during the daytime hours at nearby land uses. Relevant background information, including noise fundamentals, descriptors, and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory framework, will be described.

To assess potential construction noise impacts, nearby land uses and their relative exposure to the Project area (considering topographic barriers and distance) will be identified. Predicted construction-generated noise levels will be calculated using the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Roadway Construction Noise Model (version

1.0) based on construction equipment anticipated to be required for the Project.

Construction-generated noise levels at the nearest land uses will be identified and summarized in tabular format within the report. The significance of constructiongenerated noise and vibration impacts will be assessed in comparison to applicable standards and recommended significance thresholds. Mitigation measures will be identified for significant and potentially significant impacts. The e4ectiveness of proposed mitigation measures will be assessed and presented.

4. Cultural Resources. As part of this task, DD&A’s subcontractor Albion will identify and map the Area of Potential E4ect (APE). The APE Map will depict the area that will be impacted by the Project, including staging and construction access area, utility relocation work, and o4-site mitigation.

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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture regarding the e4ect of the Project. The draft report will be subject to one round of review by the City and USACE.

Albion will also prepare a Section 106 Technical Report as an appendix to the CRAR for the proposed demolition of the bridge and construction of a replacement. As permitting agencies, the USACE and others will be responsible for compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA, which requires federal agencies to assess e4ects of undertakings on properties on or eligible for the NRHP. The technical report will assess the potential adverse e4ects on historic properties. It will include a description of the undertaking, the APE, the identification and description of the historic properties within the APE, a description of the results of the CRAR, an assessment of adverse e4ects based on the Criteria of Adverse E4ects (36 CFR Section 800.5), and proposed mitigation measures. In addition, outreach will take place to interested parties.

5. Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions. DD&A will prepare an Air Quality Study and Greenhouse Gas Emission (AQ/GHG) Assessment for the Project. DD&A technical sta4 will prepare the air quality analysis for the Project using guidance from the Monterey Bay Air Resources District’s (MBARD’s) adopted CEQA Guidelines and the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod). The analysis will consider potential air quality related impacts resulting from the Project during construction and operation. The Project site is located in the North-Central Coast Air Basin (NCCAB), which includes all of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties. CalEEMod is a statewide land use emissions computer model designed to provide a uniform platform for government agencies, land use planners, and environmental professionals to quantify potential criteria pollutant and GHG emissions associated with both construction and operations from a variety of land use projects.

4.4 Caltrans Technical Documentation. Pending the results of the Project Study Report (PSR), Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report (PEAR), and/or Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) DD&A will prepare technical documentation to satisfy the environmental process for Caltrans. The list below is based upon DD&A’s experience with previous Caltrans projects and review of the resources associated with the Project. The results of the PSR, PEAR, and/or PES may define additional technical reports for Caltrans environmental compliance

1. Natural Environmental Study (NES). The NES will include documentation of the biological resources in the Project area and an assessment of the impacts of the Project alternatives on those resources. For projects with the potential to impact biological resources, a Natural Environment Study (NES) describes the existing biological environment and how the project alternatives a4ect that environment.

A NES or NES Minimal Impact (MI) is prepared for all projects and serves as the technical basis for statements made in the environmental document, concerning plants, animals, and natural communities occurring in the biological study area. The NES summarizes technical documents such as focused species studies, wetland assessments, and biological assessments related to e4ects on biological resources in the Biological Study Area (BSA) for use in the 289
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Adaptive Solutions. Resilient Designs. Engineering ∙ Urban Planning ∙ Land Surveying ∙ Landscape Architecture environmental document. The NES will be developed using the Biological Resources Report and Aquatic Resources Delineation developed in Tasks 4.3.1 and 4.3.2, respectively.

2. Biological Assessment. A biological assessment (BA) is required for any project where federally listed species may be adversely a4ected, resulting in formal consultation, or a4ected but not adversely a4ected, resulting in informal consultation. In addition, even if there will be no e4ect on any federally listed species, the presence of proposed or designated critical habitat may require that a BA be prepared. This will be determined and presented in the BA.

DD&A’s subconsultant, Applied Marine Sciences (AMS) will prepare a Biological Assessment (BA) to determine the Project impacts on threatened, endangered, or proposed species and habitats that shall be submitted for review by natural resource agencies (i.e., NMFS, USACE). Avoidance, minimization, and conservation measures will be evaluated as mitigation for the anticipated disturbances during in-water work activities to minimize adverse impacts to any state or federally listed species. This may include best management practices to avoid temporary changes in water quality due to increases in turbidity or potential release of hazardous materials from onsite construction equipment.

4.5 Administrative Draft Initial Study/Environmental Assessment. Following completion of all appropriate technical analysis described above, DD&A will prepare the Administrative Draft IS/EA for the Project in accordance with CEQA and NEPA requirements. The Administrative Draft IS/EA will describe the Project and identify and summarize significant impacts and whether they can or cannot be avoided. The topics expected to be addressed, a description of the analyses to be conducted, and the contents of those sections are discussed below. In addition, the significance of the impacts after implementation of mitigation measures, where necessary, will be included in the analysis. This scope of work includes two (2) rounds of revision on the Administrative Draft IS/EA based on comments received from the City. DD&A anticipates that the Administrative Draft IS/EA will consist of the following components.

Introduction/Need for Proposed Action: This section will indicate that the documentation for the Project has been prepared pursuant to CEQA and NEPA regulations and guidance to evaluate the e4ects of the Project.

Project Description/Goals and Objectives/A ected Environment: The IS/EA will provide a description of the Project based on the data and mapping identified above, supplemental information provided by the Lead Agency, Project Manager, and DD&A’s data collection and review. As required by CEQA, the Project Description will be complete with the precise location and boundaries of the Project, a statement of the objectives of the Project, and a general description of the Project's technical, economic, environmental, engineering, and/or construction aspects. This section will be illustrated with plans, photographs, and other graphics as needed.

Environmental Setting/Impacts and Mitigation Measures/Consultation Summary:

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