REVISED 9/2/2026 AT 10:55 AM
City of Capitola
Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and
Planning Commission Agenda
Wednesday, September 02, 2026 – 5:00 PM
City Hall Community Room
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Margaux Morgan
Vice Mayor: Gerry Jensen
Council Members: Joe Clarke, Melinda Orbach, Susan Westman Special Joint Meeting of the Capitola City Council and Planning Commission – 5 PM
1. Additional Materials
Additional information related to an agenda item on this agenda and submitted to the City after distribution of the agenda packet pursuant to Government Code §54957.5.
A. Item 2A - Correspondence Received
2. 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. Cliff Drive Resiliency Project Update and IS/MND
Join City staff for a presentation and community discussion about the Cliff Drive Resiliency Project, including the proposed improvements, environmental review, and next steps. Planning Commissioners and City Councilmembers may attend; however, there will be no deliberation or discussion among either body and no action will be taken.
3. Adjournment
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on September 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM. _____________________________________________________
How to View the Meeting
This meeting is open to the public for in-person attendance at the Capitola City Hall Community Room, located at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, California, 95010.
How to Provide Comments
Members of the public may provide comments in-person during the meeting. Written comments on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration must be provided in writing to Jessica Kahn, P.E., Public Works Director at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola CA 95010 or emailed to [email protected].
Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM on September 9, 2026.
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Notice regarding City Council: The City Council regularly meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola.
Agenda and Agenda Packet Materials: The City Council Agenda and the complete Agenda Packet are available for review on the City’s website and at Capitola City Hall prior to the meeting. Need more information? Contact the City Clerk’s office at 831-475-7300.
Agenda and Agenda Packet Materials: The City Council Agenda and the complete Agenda Packet are available for review on the City’s website and at Capitola City Hall prior to the meeting. Need more information? Contact the City Clerk’s office at 831-475-7300.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Disability-related aids or services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting consistent with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Assisted listening devices are available for individuals with hearing impairments at the meeting in the City Council Chambers. Should you require special accommodations to participate in the meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 831-475-7300. In an effort to accommodate individuals with environmental sensitivities, attendees are requested to refrain from wearing perfumes and other scented products.
Si desea asistir a esta reunión pública y necesita ayuda - como un intérprete de lenguaje de señas americano, español u otro equipo especial - favor de llamar al Departamento de la Secretaría de la Ciudad al 831-475-7300 al menos tres días antes para que podamos coordinar dicha asistencia especial o envié un correo electrónico a [email protected].