City of Capitola
Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and
Planning Commission Minutes
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
1. Additional Materials
A. Item 2A – One email received after publication of the agenda packet.
2. General Government / Public Hearings
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.
Public Comment:
• TJ Welch
• Jacques Bertrand
• Michael Morrisey
• Leslie Nielsen
• Nels Westman
• Chad Keane
• John Kasunich
• Cami Corvin
• Keith Cahalen
• Elisabeth Bertrand
• Bob Hickman
• Kevin Maguire
3. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:16 PM. The City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on September 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
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Margaux Morgan, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julia Gautho, City Clerk
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