CITY OF SANTA CRUZ
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting – February 22, 2022
12:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION, ZOOM
2:30 P.M. CONSENT, AND GENERAL BUSINESS, ZOOM
6:30 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, ZOOM
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Closed Session
12:00 PM
Closed Session
1. Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95)
Claimant: Andrew John Hansen
Claim against the City of Santa Cruz
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
Don’t Morph the Wharf! v. City of Santa Cruz et al.
(Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 20CV02731)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (1 potential case to be discussed) February 22, 2022 City Council 3
City Council
2:30 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Presentations
4. Parking for Hope Check Presentation
5. Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship Volunteers
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification
Additions and Deletions
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
Council Meeting Calendar
6. The City Council will review the meeting calendar attached to the agenda and revise it as necessary.
Council Memberships in City Groups and Outside Agencies
7. The Presiding Officer will provide Councilmembers with the opportunity to update Council on any external committee meetings that occurred since the last Council meeting.
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Consent Agenda
8. Minutes of the February 8, 2022 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion to approve as submitted.
9. Cybersecurity Event Monitoring and Managed Security Service Provider (IT)
Motion authorizing the City of Santa Cruz to execute a competitively procured contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp, of Reston, VA for cybersecurity event monitoring and proactive response services from SecureWorks, a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). The agreement would utilize the terms provided by the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), a top American cooperative purchasing program facilitating public procurement solicitations and agreements. NASPO Master Contract No. R2472, Agreement No. 7-17-70-40-05.
10. Award Contract for On-Call Land Surveying Services (c401511, c401709, c401706) – Authorization to Award (PW)
Motion to award a contract to BKF Engineers (San Jose, CA) for On-Call Land Surveying Services in the amount of $70,000.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney with BKF Engineers for On-Call Land Surveying Services.
The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
11. Chestnut Street Storm Drain Replacement and Pavement Rehabilitation (c401505) – Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
Motion to approve the plans and specifications for the Chestnut Street Storm Drain Replacement and Pavement Rehabilitation (c401505), authorize staff to advertise for bids, and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
12. Leachate Booster Bypass Upgrade Project (m400019) – Notice of Completion (PW)
Motion to accept the work of The Don Chapin Company, Inc. (Salinas, CA) as completed per the plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for Leachate Booster Bypass Upgrade Project (m400019).
End Consent Agenda
General Business
13. Board of Building and Fire Appeals Appointment (CC) Appoint one member to the Board of Building and Fire Appeals, with a term ending January 1, 2023.
14. Resolution Ordering on the Ballot for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election a Proposed Charter Amendment Creating Six Districts and an At-Large , Directly-Elected Mayor (CN)
Resolution placing on the ballot for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election a proposed Charter amendment creating six districts and an at-large, directly-elected Mayor.
Presentation
15. Results from National Community Survey
6:30 P.M.
Oral Communications Announcement – Community members may address the Council for three minutes or less about any matter not on the agenda. 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications. No extra time for groups will be granted.
Oral Communications
Adjournment
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INFORMATION ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – FEBRUARY 22, 2022
16. Human Resources Department: CitySERVE Volunteer Program Quarterly Report (1st & 2nd Quarter FY22) - 2/15/22 (HRFYI 042)
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – FEBRUARY 22, 2022
17. Proclaiming the month of February 2022 as “Santa Cruz Black History Month” with special recognition to the Santa Cruz NAACP, United Way and Chief Executive Officer Keisha Browder, and Black Health Matters Initiative; encouraging all citizens to observe this month by acknowledging and learning the history and challenges faced by the Black community in Santa Cruz; and paying tribute to supporting and engaging the many groups and leaders in the community for their contributions, strength, character, and perseverance, all of which enrich our lives.
Advisory Body Appointments
The following positions are vacant. Council will make the appointments at a future meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission One opening
Sister Cities Committee One opening
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Public Hearing
If, in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
Any person seeking to challenge a City Council decision made as a result of a proceeding in which, by law, a hearing is required to be given, evidence is required to be taken, and the discretion in the determination of facts is vested in the City Council, shall be required to commence that action either 60 days or 90 days following the date on which the decision becomes final as provided in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 Please refer to code of Civil Procedure 1094.6 to determine how to calculate when a decision becomes “final.” The 60-day rule applies to all public hearings conducted pursuant to the City’s Zoning Ordinance, Title 24, Santa Cruz Municipal Code. The 90-day rule applies to all other public hearings.
City Council Agenda Legislative History Addendum
No information was submitted.
City staff is responsible for providing the City Clerk with such documentation and information for the Legislative History Addendum. The information will be on file in the City Clerk’s Department.
The Addendum is a listing of information specific to City Council business, but which does not appear on a Council meeting agenda. Such entities would include, but not be limited to: Court decisions, Coastal Commission Appeals of City Council actions, Closed Session Agreements/Settlements, which are public record, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, Local Agency Formation Commission.
Meeting Type
Holiday
Jewish Holiday
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting
Study Session (will be added as scheduled)
Budget Hearing
DATE Location Meeting Type
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
March 29 3:00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Study Session ‐ Open to the Public March 29 4:30 p.m. Council Special Meeting ‐ Open to the Public April 15/16
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
April 19 TBD 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting ‐ Open to the Public TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
May 24 and 25 TBD Budget Hearings
May 30
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
July 4
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
September 5
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
September 25/26
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
October 4/5
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
November 11
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
City Council Meeting Calendar for 2022
November 22
June 28
September 13
September 27
Please note: Meeting times are not final and are likely to change City Hall Closure ‐ Independence Day
June 14
March 8
March 22
May 10
Passover (City observed ‐ sundown to sundown)
April 12
April 26
May 24
City Hall Closure ‐ Memorial Day
City Hall Closure ‐ Labor Day
August 23
July 12 and 26 Meetings Cancelled ‐ CITY COUNCIL DARK
August 9
Yom Kippur (City observed ‐ sundown to sundown)
Rosh Hashanah (City observed ‐ sundown to sundown)
November 8
October 11
October 25
City Hall Closure ‐ Veteran's Day (observed)
6.1 Meeting Type
Holiday
Jewish Holiday
Regular Meeting
Special Meeting
Study Session (will be added as scheduled)
Budget Hearing
DATE Location Meeting Type
City Council Meeting Calendar for 2022
Please note: Meeting times are not final and are likely to change November 24
November 25
December 18/19
TBD Closed Session ‐ Closed to the Public
TBD Council Regular Meeting ‐ Open to the Public
December 25
December 13
City Hall Closure ‐ Thanksgiving Day
City Hall Closure ‐ Day After Thanksgiving Day
December 27 Meeting Cancelled ‐ CITY COUNCIL DARK
City Hall Closure ‐ Christmas Day
Hanukkah (City observed ‐ sundown to sundown)
6.2 Council Membership in City Groups and Outside Agencies (2022) Councilmembers may provide direction, request additional information or that a topic raised be agendized for future Council action. The Presiding Officer may request oral updates from Council Ad Hoc Committees.
City Council Standing Committees Councilmember
Assigned Staff
Community Programs Watkins, Brown, Kalantari-Johnson Tiffany Wise-West Public Safety Watkins, Golder, Cummings Sara De Leon
City Council Ad Hoc Committees Councilmember Assigned Staff Council Ad Hoc Budget and Revenue Committee Brown, Watkins, Brunner Laura Schmidt Oversized Vehicles Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee Golder, Kalantari-Johnson, Brunner Brian Borguno Charter Amendment Committee Meyers, Golder, Watkins Casey Hemard Health in All Policies Committee Brunner, Kalantari-Johnson, Watkins Tiffany Wise-West External Governmental Agencies/ Intergovernmental
Coordinating Committees Councilmember Assigned Staff
Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
(AMBAG)
Cummings, Brown (alternate) Lee Butler
City–Santa Cruz City Schools Committee Watkins, Golder, Kalantari-Johnson Tony Elliot City Select Committee Brunner Matt Huffaker
Library Financing Authority Brunner, Watkins (alternate) Matt Huffaker Homelessness 2x2 Committee Watkins, Brunner Lee Butler
Monterey Bay Air Resources District (City Nominee) Brown Tiffany Wise-West Central Coast Community Energy Policy Board
Central Coast Community Energy Operations Board
Meyers, Brunner (alternate)
Mark Dettle, Tiffany Wise-West (alternate)
Mark Dettle
Santa Cruz County Integrated Waste Management Local
Task Force
Golder, Cummings (alternate)
Bob Nelson, Leslie
O’Malley (staff
alternate)
Santa Cruz County Consolidated Redevelopment
Successor Agency Oversight Board
Meyers Bonnie Lipscomb
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board (METRO) Meyers, Kalantari-Johnson Claire Gallogly Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation
Commission (RTC)
Brown, Golder (alternate) Nathan Nguyen
Claire Gallogly
(alternate)
Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency Councilmember Meyers, Water Commissioner David Baskin, Water Commissioner Doug Engfer (alternate)
Rosemary Menard
7.1 External Governmental Agencies/ Intergovernmental
Coordinating Committees Councilmember Assigned Staff
Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency Water Commissioner Doug Engfer, Former Water Commissioner David Baskin (citizen alternate)
Rosemary Menard
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
(Santa Cruz holds the City Seat through May 2022)
Cummings Matt Huffaker
Joint Powers Authorities/City Groups Staff Appointments Agency Contact Information Santa Cruz County Animal Services
Authority
Laura Schmidt, Bernie Escalante Santa Cruz County Animal Services Authority 2200 7th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
https://www.scanimalshelter.org/
Santa Cruz Public Libraries Matt Huffaker Santa Cruz Public Libraries 117 Union Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
https://www.santacruzpl.org/
Santa Cruz Regional 9-1-1 Laura Schmidt Santa Cruz Regional 9-1-1 495 Upper Park Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 471-1000
External Community Organizations Councilmember/Staff Agency Contact Information Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Advisory
Council
Brown, Brunner (Council alternate), Rita
Hester (citizen alternate)
Seniors Council, Clay Kempf
234 Santa Cruz Ave.
Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: (831) 688-0400
Climate Action Task Force Cummings, Dr. Tiffany Wise-West (staff) Dr. Tiffany Wise-West [email protected]
Cowell Working Group Meyers, Tony Elliot (staff) CWG Facilitated by Save the Waves Criminal Justice Council Cummings, Kalantari-Johnson (alternate), Bernie Escalante
Criminal Justice Council of Santa Cruz County
[email protected]
Downtown Management Corporation Meyers, Cummings, Bonnie Lipscomb (staff) Downtown Management Corporation [email protected]
337 Locust Street,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz County Youth Action Network
Kalantari-Johnson
[email protected]
United Way of Santa Cruz County
4450 Capitola Rd, Ste 106
Capitola, CA 95010
Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market Watkins, Brunner (alternate) Bonnie Lipscomb (staff)
Mr. Nesh Dillon Executive Director SCCFM
P.O. Box 8189
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Visit Santa Cruz County Watkins, Brunner, Bonnie Lipscomb (staff) Visit Santa Cruz County 303 Water Street, Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
800-833-3494 or 831-425-1234
Community Action Board (CAB) Kalantari-Johnson, Eve Bertram, UCSC Professor (alternate)
Community Action Board of Santa Cruz
County, Inc.
406 Main St. STE 207
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-763-2147
7.2 MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY COUNCIL
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 8, 2022
1:00 PM
Mayor Brunner opened the City Council Closed Session at 1:02 p.m. in a public meeting via Zoom, for the purpose of announcing the agenda, and receiving public testimony.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson (via Zoom), Golder (via Zoom), Cummings (via Zoom), Brown (via Zoom), Meyers (via Zoom); Vice Mayor Watkins (arrived at 1:04 p.m. via Zoom); Mayor Brunner (via Zoom).
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker (via Zoom), Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt (via Zoom), City Attorney T. Condotti (via Zoom), Interim Chief of Police B. Escalante (via Zoom), Human Resources Director L. Murphy (via Zoom), Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush (via Zoom).
Public Comment
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period at 1:04 p.m. The following person spoke via teleconference:
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 2.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period at 1:07 p.m.
8.1 February 8, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5958
Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (1 potential case to be discussed)
2. Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95) 1) Claimant: Brooke Elaine Murdoch
2) Claimant: Rhonda Elaine Reyna
Claims against the City of Santa Cruz
At this time, the meeting was closed to the public. (See page 5960 for a report on Closed Session.)
8.2 February 8, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5959
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 8, 2022
2:00 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Brunner called the meeting to order at 2:09 p.m. via Zoom.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson (via Zoom), Golder (via Zoom), Cummings (via Zoom), Brown (via Zoom), Meyers (via Zoom); Vice Mayor Watkins (via Zoom); Mayor Brunner (via Zoom).
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker (via Zoom), Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt (via Zoom), City Attorney T. Condotti (via Zoom), Director of Public Works M. Dettle (via Zoom), Interim Chief of Police B. Escalante (via Zoom), Deputy City Manager and Director of Planning, Community Development and Homelessness Response L. Butler (via Zoom), Interim Director of Finance B. Magee (via Zoom), Director of Economic Development B. Lipscomb (via Zoom), Director of Information Technology K. Morgan (via Zoom), Human Resources Director L. Murphy (via Zoom), Interim Fire Chief R. Oatey (via Zoom), Water Director R.
Menard (via Zoom), Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot (via Zoom), Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B.
Bush (via Zoom).
Presentation
3. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring February as Black History Month in Santa Cruz Mayor Brunner read from a proclamation declaring February as Black History Month in the City of Santa Cruz.
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification – None.
Additions and Deletions – None.
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Oral Communications Announcement - The Mayor provided a brief announcement about Oral Communications.
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (1 potential case to be discussed) Council received a status report from legal counsel, gave direction, and took no reportable action.
Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95) 1) Claimant: Brooke Elaine Murdoch
2) Claimant: Rhonda Elaine Reyna
Claims against the City of Santa Cruz
Council received a status report, took up under agenda item 13, and took no reportable action.
City Manager Report
4. The City Manager provided a report and updates on the City's business, COVID19 response, and events.
City Manager M. Huffaker provided Council with an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, community polls, the transition to district elections, homelessness response, and development projects in the City, and responded to Councilmember questions.
Council Meeting Calendar
5. The City Council reviewed and did not revise the meeting calendar attached to the agenda.
8.4 February 8, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5961
Consent Agenda
Councilmembers Cummings and Brown pulled item 9 for discussion.
Councilmembers Meyers and Kalantari-Johnson commented on item 14.
Director of Public Works M. Dettle responded to Councilmembers Cummings’ and Brown’s questions regarding item 15.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke via teleconference:
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 6.
Leoni Reyna spoke regarding item 13.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Cummings, to approve the remaining Consent Agenda.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
6. Resolution Authorizing the City to Continue Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (CA)
Resolution No. NS-29,923 was adopted authorizing legislative bodies of the City of Santa Cruz to continue the use of teleconferenced meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
7. Resolution Extending Emergency Declaration in Connection with COVID-19 Pandemic by Sixty (60) Days (CA)
Resolution No. NS-29,924 was adopted extending by sixty days the Declaration of Emergency in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
8. Resolution Extending the Emergency Declaration in Connection with the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire by Sixty (60) Days (CA)
Resolution No. NS-29,925 was adopted extending by sixty days the Local Emergency Declaration in Connection with the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire.
9. Resolutions Amending Council Policy 6.6: City Council Meetings – Oral Communications and Councilmember Handbook (CA)
Mayor Brunner responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
SPEAKING VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Brian
Unidentified person
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
City Attorney T. Condotti responded to Councilmember questions.
MOTION: Councilmember Cummings moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,926 amending Council Policy 6.6, City Council Meetings – Oral Communications, omitting the proposed change to #4 that shorten individual comment time from three minutes to two minutes. Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,927 amending the Councilmember Handbook provisions regarding the designated start time and length of oral communications, omitting any changes that shorten individual comment time from three minutes to two minutes.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
10. Minutes of the January 25, 2022 City Council Meeting (CC) Motion carried to approve as submitted.
11. Establishment of a Council Ad Hoc Budget and Revenue Committee (CN) Motion carried to:
Sunset the Council Ad Hoc Revenue Committee established on January 12, 2021;
Establish a Council Ad Hoc Budget and Revenue Committee (Committee) to explore long-term budgetary financial plans and capital project planning, and recommend new revenue-enhancement opportunities; and Appoint the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmember Brown to the Committee as recommended by the Mayor.
12. Santa Cruz Cannabis Local Equity Program Manual (ED) Motion carried to approve the City of Santa Cruz Cannabis Local Equity Program Manual.
13. Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion carried to reject the liability claims of a) Brooke Elaine Murdoch, and b) Rhonda Elaine Reyna, based on staff recommendation.
14. Housing Matters Hygiene Bay Remodel Project (p102205) – Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
Motion carried to approve the plans and specifications for the Housing Matters Hygiene Bay Remodel Project (p102205), authorize staff to advertise for bids, and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
15. Purchase of Two Refuse Trucks (PW)
Motion carried authorizing the purchase of two replacement Refuse Trucks from the Refuse Fund, in the amount of $725,000 from TEC of California (Oakland, CA).
16. First Amendment to Agreement for Design Engineering for Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction Project (WT)
Motion carried authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Design Engineering for Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction Project in the amount of $328,469 with Mott MacDonald Group Inc. (San Jose, CA) in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, and authorizing the Water Director to execute future contract amendments within the approved budget.
17. Resolution Supporting an Application by the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency to the California Department of Water Resources for Grant Funding to be Used to Support Implementation of the Santa Cruz MidCounty Groundwater Sustainability Plan (WT) Resolution No. NS-29,928 was adopted supporting an application to the California Department of Water Resources for grant funding to be used to support implementation of the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
18. Water Supply Augmentation Planning (WT)
Motion carried authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Phase 2 Recycled Water Facility Planning Study in the amount of $350,000 with Kennedy Jenks Consultants (San Francisco, CA) in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
End Consent Agenda
8.8 February 8, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5965
Public Hearing
19. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-01 Repealing Chapter
16.03 (Plumbing Fixture Retrofit Regulations) of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (WT)
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Meyers moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-01 to repeal Chapter 16.03 (Plumbing Fixture Retrofit Regulations) of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
General Business
20. Opposition to the Potential Adverse Abandonment Actions for Heavy Freight Rail Service on the Felton Branch Line and Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (CN) Councilmembers Brown, Cummings, and Mayor Brunner spoke.
Guy Preston, Executive Director of the Regional Transit Commission, spoke and responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
SPEAKING VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Brian
Unidentified person
Mark Mesiti-Miller
Rafa Sonnenfeld
Lani Faulkner
Matt Farrell
Sally Arnold
Unidentified person
Joanne Hirasaki
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
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General Business (continued)
20. Opposition to the Potential Adverse Abandonment Actions for Heavy Freight Rail Service on the Felton Branch Line and Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (CN) (continued)
MOTION: Councilmember Cummings moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to direct the Mayor to notify the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) that the Santa Cruz City Council opposes the potential adverse abandonment actions for heavy freight rail service on the Felton Branch Line and Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Meyers requested to include direction for the Mayor to also express the City’s urging of the RTC to prioritize the repair of the bridges as part of their work plans, related to available Federal and State funds. Councilmembers Cummings and Brown accepted.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Cummings requested to amend the motion to include the following:
Direct the Mayor to send a letter to the Watsonville City Council asking them to consider agendizing an item that would have them send a letter opposing the adverse abandonment of the Santa Cruz and Felton Branch Lines.
Bring forward at a future meeting a resolution committing to the protection of rail infrastructure and rail and trail transit planning in the City of Santa Cruz.
Councilmember Brown accepted.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Councilmember Meyers requested that as part of prioritizing the bridge repairs, Council be provided and then include in the letters, an analysis of the bridge repairs to have a better understanding of the expense of the repairs. Councilmembers Cummings and Brown accepted.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
8.10 February 8, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5967
General Business (continued)
21. Mid-year Update (FN/HR)
21.1 FY 2022 Budget Adjustments and Information on City’s Financial Status (FN) Interim Finance Director B. Magee gave a presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
City Manager M. Huffaker spoke and responded to Councilmember questions.
Assistant City Manager L. Schmidt responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Meyers, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,929 amending FY 2022 budget appropriations to all funds as listed in Exhibit A, in the amount of $5,911,511 including $1,453,813 to the General Fund, and a total appropriation of estimated revenues as listed in Exhibit A in the amount of $5,273,232 to all funds, including a net reduction of $5,758,501 to the General Fund. Authorize the City Manager to allocate budgetary changes within the applicable funds and departments.
Receive an update on the City of Santa Cruz’s financial status.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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General Business (continued)
21. Mid-year Update (FN/HR) (continued)
21.2 Resolution Amending the City of Santa Cruz Personnel Complement and Classification and Compensation Plans for the Parks and Recreation, Finance, Fire, and Water Departments - Budget Adjustment (HR)
Human Resources Director L. Murphy gave a presentation.
Mayor Brunner opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
Mayor Brunner closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,930 amending the Classification and Compensation Plans and the mid-year FY 2022 budget personnel complement by approving position changes in four City Departments. Adopt Resolution No. NS-29,931 amending the FY 2022 budget to appropriate funds for the addition of a Principal Management Analyst within the Water Department.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Kalantari-Johnson, Golder, Cummings, Brown, Meyers; Vice Mayor Watkins; Mayor Brunner.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
Oral Communications
At 6:05 p.m. Mayor Brunner opened Oral Communications for members of the public who wished to speak regarding items not listed on the City Council agenda.
Unidentified person spoke regarding garbage service and green waste.
At 6:09 p.m. Mayor Brunner closed Oral Communications.
Adjournment - The City Council adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
8.12 February 8, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5969
Respectfully Submitted:
Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator
Attest:
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator
Approved:
Sonja Brunner, Mayor
8.13 City Council
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 02/10/2022
AGENDA OF: 02/22/2022
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
SUBJECT: Cybersecurity Event Monitoring and Managed Security Service Provider (IT)
RECOMMENDATION: Motion authorizing the City of Santa Cruz to execute a competitively procured contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp, of Reston, VA for cybersecurity event monitoring and proactive response services from SecureWorks, a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). The agreement would utilize the terms provided by the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), a top American cooperative purchasing program facilitating public procurement solicitations and agreements. NASPO Master Contract No.
R2472, Agreement No. 7-17-70-40-05.
BACKGROUND: As the City of Santa Cruz (City) requires the ability to proactively detect and monitor cybersecurity threats effectively and efficiently, SecureWorks is a global cybersecurity leader that protects customer technology assets with a security analytics platform (Taegis XDR) that is built on 20+ years of threat intelligence and research. Utilizing SecureWorks, along with a fully monitored next generation antivirus software (NGAV), will greatly improve the City’s existing cybersecurity posture.
Currently, the City relies on alerts from antivirus software and intrusion detection systems to notify Information Technology (IT) staff of cybersecurity events or threats. Relying on these alerts alone does not enable the City to proactively detect potential cyber-attacks. Over the last year, the City’s network experienced several cyber-attack attempts, including targeting the City’s email system, employee payroll, and City finances. In addition, the City experienced and effectively contained multiple viruses and other malware attacks. If any of these attempts had been successful, the consequences of such an attack would be critical, with the City potentially suffering severe to catastrophic losses in its capacity to operate as well as deliver services to our community. Using SecureWorks as a fully managed security service provider is urgently needed.
Additional value to the City will include:
• Minimizing costs while maximizing security efficiency: SecureWorks offers seasoned security experts that will work for the City 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (24x7x365), at a fraction of the cost of building an equivalently skilled and sized internal team. • Advanced monitoring, analysis, and investigation: Utilizing the SecureWorks 24x7x365 security operations centers (SOC) ensures the best-in-class defense, real-time incident response,
9.1 and operational optimization. SecureWorks uses threat monitoring and threat hunting tools to stop threats before they hit the City’s network.
• Rapid incident response and event investigation: SecureWorks will provide incident response and event investigation services with expertise and experience in handling enterprise security incidents. This prevents further harm to the organization, ranging from single-system compromises to enterprise-wide intrusions by advanced attack groups. • Automation of the City’s vulnerability management: SecureWorks will provide accurate internal and external scans across the City’s IT network assets, hosts, web applications, and databases. Automated vulnerability scans by SecureWorks will reduce costs for IT operations. • Obtain best-in-class intelligence: SecureWorks provides real-time threat intelligence technology to identify advanced malware attacks, persistent threats, and malicious attacks.
SecureWorks utilizes a threat research and development laboratory in multiple countries to perform deep and continuous research on these types of advanced threats.
Other local municipalities, including the City of Palo Alto, City of Sacramento, City and County of San Francisco, and other Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) members – all have a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), as it has become an urgently necessary resource for improving overall cybersecurity risk and resilience.
DISCUSSION: The IT Department has been utilizing SecureWorks alerting tools and technology in a limited capacity for multiple years. The City has had success using these unmanaged tools, but urgently needs the additional MSSP services to provide a more robust and proactive approach to cybersecurity. Secureworks is an industry leader in MSSP.
IT staff investigated procurement options for SecureWorks Taegis XDR MSSP, and NGAV, and discovered that the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), a top American cooperative purchasing program facilitating public procurement solicitations and agreements, provided cooperatively obtained pricing. By entering into this cooperative purchase agreement, the City will gain a stable, lower-cost, competitively procured option to keeping all SecureWorks and NGAV licensing and services current and supported. City departments are encouraged to utilize cooperative purchasing opportunities like NASPO to save time and money.
IT staff further analyzed vendors that have been approved as authorized resellers of NASPO contracts and Carhsoft Technology Corp, of Reston VA, is a preferred vendor.
FISCAL IMPACT: These services are paid and renewed annually, and the total amount for one year of SecureWorks MSSP and NGAV licenses is $155,507. This cost includes all services provided for the SecureWorks fully managed MSSP, as well as NGAV licenses to monitor 1000 devices. The City’s current and limited use of SecureWorks and NGAV costs $34,560 annually.
Moving to this fully managed MSSP and NGAV will be an increase in cost of $120,947 annually. For the remainder of FY 2022, the prorated cost for the change in services is $147,254.
There are sufficient funds in the IT budget to cover the FY 2022 cost of the recommendation.
Future fiscal years will include sufficient funds in IT’s operating budget to cover the remaining costs.
9.2 Prepared/Submitted By:
Ken Morgan
IT Director
Approved By:
Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. NASPO-CARAHSOFT AGREEMENT.PDF
2. CARAHSOFT - SECUREWORKS, INC. - 01.28.2022 - QUOTE
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9.15 City Council
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 02/07/2022
AGENDA OF: 02/22/2022
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: Award Contract for On-Call Land Surveying Services (c401511, c401709, c401706) – Authorization to Award (PW)
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to award a contract to BKF Engineers (San Jose, CA) for OnCall Land Surveying Services in the amount of $70,000.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney with BKF Engineers for On-Call Land Surveying Services. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department designs and constructs sanitary sewer and storm drain improvement projects throughout the year that require pre-design surveys, field surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys etc. Public Works solicited statements of qualifications from qualified consultants to provide on-call land surveying services.
DISCUSSION: The solicitation for statements of qualification was publicly advertised on ebidboard. On December 7th, 2021, statements of qualifications for On-Call Land Surveying Services were opened by Public Works. Statements of qualifications were evaluated based on the criteria listed in the solicitation. Staff received one response from BKF Engineers with a score of 85 and all other contractors were non-responsive.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are adequate funds in the FY 2022 General Capital Improvement Fund and Wastewater Enterprise Fund budgets for this purchase in three different projects:
Sewer System Improvements (c401511), CMP Storm Drain Pipe Replacement (c401709), and WWTF Infrastructure and Major Equipment Study (c401706). There is no impact to the General Fund.
Prepared By:
Katie Stewart
Associate Professional
Engineer
Submitted By:
Mark R. Dettle
Director of Public Works
Approved By:
Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.PDF
10.1 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 1
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
THIS AGREEMENT for professional services is made by and between the City of Santa Cruz (“City”) and BKF Engineers (“Consultant”) (each is referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively, as the “Parties”) as of ____________, 20__ (the “Effective Date”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of each other’s mutual promises, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1: SCOPE OF WORK
Consultant will furnish services as defined and described in the Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONSULTANT
All work performed by Consultant, or under Consultant’s direction, shall be rendered in accordance with the generally accepted practices, and to the standards of, Consultant's profession. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant: (i) is fully experienced and properly qualified to perform the work and services provided for herein, (ii) has the financial capability required for the performance of the work and services, and (iii) is properly equipped and organized to perform the work and services in a competent, timely, and proper manner, in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not undertake any work beyond the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A 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 performing the work, it is necessary to conduct field operations, security and safety of the job site will be the Consultant's responsibility excluding, 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 Mark Dettle Director of the Public Works Department, hereinafter called "Director", or other designated and authorized City personnel, or third parties as necessary, on all matters connected with carrying out of Consultant’s services described in Exhibit A. Such meetings shall be held at the request of either Party. Review and City approval of completed work shall be obtained monthly, or at other intervals as may be mutually agreed upon during the course of this Agreement. Review, approval, or acceptance of Consultant’s work by City or others shall not relieve Consultant from responsibility for errors and omissions in Consultant’s work.
SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
City shall make available to Consultant all necessary data and information in the City's possession and shall actively assist Consultant in obtaining such information from other agencies and individuals as needed. Consultant is entitled to reasonably rely upon the accuracy and completeness of such data and information, and Consultant shall provide City prompt written notice of any known defects in such data and information.
The Director may authorize a staff person to serve as his or her representative. The work in progress shall be reviewed at such intervals as may be mutually agreed upon between the Parties. The City will be the sole judge of
10.2 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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acceptable work, provided that such approval will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the work is not acceptable, City will inform Consultant of the changes or revisions necessary to secure approval.
SECTION 4: FEES AND PAYMENT
For services actually performed, the City will compensate Consultant at the rates set forth in the Fee Schedule detailed in Exhibit B and in accordance with the terms set forth therein. Payment for Consultant's services in carrying out the entire the Scope of Work shall be made within the budget limit, or limits shown, upon Exhibit B. Such payment shall be considered the full compensation for all personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment used by Consultant in the Scope of Work.
Consultant agrees that the payments to Consultant specified in this Section 4 will constitute full and complete compensation for all obligations assumed by Consultant under this Agreement. Where conflicts regarding compensation may occur, the provisions of this section apply.
Variations from the budget for each task which are justified by statements indicating personnel time expended and submittal of a revised budget are only allowed with prior City approval; however, in no event shall the total fee charged for the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A exceed the budget of $70,000.00 without advance written City authorization in the form of an amendment or change order.
Invoices shall detail the time worked by each class of employee on each task and the expenses incurred for which billing is made. Invoices shall indicate the percentage completion of each work task as identified in the Scope of Work in Exhibit A and the overall percentage of completion of the total required services. Unless otherwise specified in the fee schedule, payments shall be made monthly by the City within 30 days based on itemized invoices from the Consultant which list the actual costs and expenses.
All invoices shall contain the following affidavit signed by Consultant (if individual) or by a principal of Consultant’s firm (if Consultant is an entity):
"I hereby certify [or as principal of Consultant] that the charge of (Insert invoice amount) as summarized above and shown in detail on the attachments is a fair and reasonable use of public funds, is in accordance with the terms of Agreement dated (Insert Agreement Date), and has not been previously paid."
SECTION 5: TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
The City shall not be responsible for any travel, meal, or lodging reimbursements to Consultant and/or Consultant’s employees unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Work. The total fees and costs of Consultant’s services shall not exceed the amount described in the Fee Schedule.
SECTION 6: CHANGES IN WORK
City may negotiate changes in the Scope of Work. No changes in the Scope of Work shall be made without the written approval of City and Consultant. Any change requiring compensation in excess of the sum specified in Exhibit B shall be approved in advance in writing by the City. Only City’s authorized representative(s) is authorized to approve changes to this Agreement on behalf of City.
10.3 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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SECTION 7: TIME OF BEGINNING AND SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION The term of this Agreement shall be on the effective date of this Agreement and terminating on January 1st 2025.
Consultant shall begin work as specified in a written authorization (e.g. Notice to Proceed) to perform services. The written authorization to perform work shall not be issued until after this Agreement has been approved and authorized by the City.
The Work Schedule for completion of the work shall be as shown upon Exhibit C. In the event that major changes are ordered, the schedule for completion as stated in Exhibit C may be adjusted by City so as to allow Consultant a reasonable period of time within which to complete any additional work which may be required as a result of the ordered changes.
Neither party will be held responsible for delay or default caused by declared emergencies, natural disasters, or any Force Majeure event which is beyond the party's reasonable control. Consultant will, however, make all reasonable efforts to remove or eliminate such a cause of delay or default and will, upon the cessation of the cause, diligently pursue performance of its obligations in this Agreement.
The City reserves the right to obtain the item(s) and/or services covered by this Agreement from another source during any on-going suspension of service due to the circumstances outlined above.
Consultant acknowledges that it is necessary for Consultant to complete its work on or before the completion date set forth in Exhibit C in order to allow the City to achieve its objectives for entering into this Agreement.
SECTION 8: TERMINATION
The City may terminate the Agreement for convenience by providing written notice to Consultant not less than 10 calendar days prior to an effective termination date.
The City or Consultant may terminate the Agreement for cause by providing written notice to the other party not less than 30 calendar days prior to an effective termination date.
The City may, at its option, allow Consultant to cure its failure to perform within 15 business days (or longer period authorized in writing by the City) from the date of the City’s termination notice. The termination shall become effective if Consultant has not cured within such time period to the City’s satisfaction.
Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause if the City fails to cure a material default in performance within a period of 30 calendar days (or such longer period agreed to by the Consultant), from date of the Consultant’s written termination notice specifying the default in performance.
Upon notice of termination by either the City or Consultant, the Consultant will immediately act to not incur any additional obligations, costs or expenses, except as may be reasonably necessary to terminate its activities. The City’s only obligation to the Consultant will be just and equitable payment for services authorized by, and received to the satisfaction of, the City up to and including the effective date of termination less any amounts withheld. All finished or unfinished work or documents procured or produced under the Agreement will become property of the City upon the termination date. In the event of Consultant’s failure to perform pursuant to the Agreement, the City reserves the right to obtain services elsewhere and Consultant will be liable for the difference between the prices set forth in the terminated Agreement and the actual cost to the City. Termination of the Agreement pursuant to this paragraph shall not relieve the Consultant of any liability to City for additional costs, expenses, or damages sustained by City due to failure of the Consultant to perform pursuant to the Agreement. City
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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may withhold any payments to Consultant for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due City from Consultant is determined. After the effective date of termination, Consultant will have no further claims against the City under the Agreement. No other compensation will be payable for anticipated profit on unperformed services.
SECTION 9: INSURANCE
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Agreement, Consultant will maintain and comply with the Insurance Requirements as set forth in Exhibit D. Consultant will insure the City against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder. The insurance coverages required shall not in any way limit the liability of the Consultant.
SECTION 10: INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively, “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all liability, claim, action, loss, injury, damage, judgment, or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (“Losses”) caused by or resulting from the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, Consultant’s officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors in any way related to this Agreement. Consultant’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless Indemnitees shall not apply to the extent such Losses are caused by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of Indemnitees, as determined by an adjudicatory body or court of competent jurisdiction. The obligation to defend shall arise regardless of any claim or assertion that Indemnitees caused or contributed to the Losses.
In the event this Agreement involves the performance of design professional services by Consultant, Consultant’s officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors, Consultant’s costs to defend Indemnitees shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault per Civil Code §2782.8. This section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
SECTION 11: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES City’s policies promote a working environment free from abusive conduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; and require equal opportunity in employment for all regardless of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, religion, disability (mental and physical), medical condition, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), physical characteristics, marital status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information (including family health history and genetic test results), organizational affiliation, and military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by local, State or Federal law. City requires Consultant to comply with all applicable Federal and State and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations, and Consultant is responsible for ensuring that effective policies and procedures concerning the prevention of abusive conduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation exist in Consultant’s business organization. The City’s current Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination policies to which this Section applies may be viewed at http://www.codepublishing.com/CA/SantaCruz/?SantaCruz09/SantaCruz0983.html and http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/home/showdocument?id=59192.
SECTION 12: 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 attorneys’ fees in addition to any other relief. The laws of the State of California, with jurisdiction in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court, shall govern all matters relating to the validity,
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ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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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 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’s authorized representative. 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 Exhibit A.
Such authority is retained solely by the City Manager, Director, or their designee. Unless expressly authorized by the City Manager or Director, Consultant’s compensation shall be limited to that set forth in Exhibit B, Fee Schedule.
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 Services Only. Consultant is employed to render professional services only and any payments made to Consultant are compensation solely for such professional services.
3. Independent Contractor. In the performance of this Agreement, it is expressly understood that Consultant, including each of Consultant’s employees, agents, subcontractors or others under Consultant’s supervision or control, is an independent contractor solely responsible for its own acts and omissions, and shall not be considered an employee of the City for any purpose. Consultant agrees to comply with AB5, codified at Labor Code section 2750.3, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents against any claim or liability, including attorneys’ fees and costs, arising in any manner related to this Agreement that an employee, agent or others under Consultant’s supervision or control was misclassified.
4. Consultant Not an Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
5. Subcontractors. Consultant shall obtain prior approval of the City prior to subcontracting of any work pursuant to this Agreement. If at any time, the City determines any subcontractor is incompetent or unqualified, Consultant will be notified and will be expected to immediately cancel the subcontract. Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all of the requirements stated herein, including naming the City of Santa Cruz, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds. Any modification to the insurance requirements for subcontractors must be agreed to by the City in writing.
6. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned without first obtaining the express written consent of the Director or after approval of the City Council. Neither party may assign this Agreement unless this Agreement is amended in accordance with its terms.
7. Conflicts of Interest. Consultant owes City a duty of undivided loyalty in performing the work and services under this Agreement. Consultant covenants (on behalf of Consultant and Consultant’s employees, agents, representatives, and subcontractors) that there is no direct or indirect interest, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges and agrees to comply with applicable provisions of conflict of interest law and regulations,
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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including the Political Reform Act, Section 1090 of the Government Code, and the City’s conflict of interest code. Consultant will immediately advise City if Consultant learns of a conflicting financial interest of Consultant during the term of this Agreement.
8. City Property. The work, or any portion, of Consultant in performing this Agreement shall become the property of City. The Consultant may be permitted to retain copies of such work for information and reference in connection only with the provision of services for the City. All materials and work product, whether finished or unfinished, shall be delivered to City upon completion of contract services or termination of this Agreement for any reason. Unless otherwise provided herein, Consultant agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of project-related documents and materials pursuant to this Agreement shall be vested in the City and Consultant waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual property rights in favor of City. Any work product related to this Agreement shall be confidential, not to be used by the Consultant on other projects or disclosed to any third party, except by agreement in writing by the City, or except as otherwise provided herein.
9. Intellectual Property and Indemnity. Consultant represents to City that, to the best of Consultant’s knowledge, any Intellectual Property (including but not limited to: patent, patent application, trade secret, copyright and any applications or right to apply for registration, computer software programs or applications, tangible or intangible proprietary information, or any other intellectual property right) in connection with any services and/or products related to this Agreement does not violate or infringe upon any Intellectual Property rights of any other person or entity.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of a claim of infringement, actual or alleged, direct or contributory, of any Intellectual Property rights in any way related to Consultant’s performance under this Agreement or to the City’s authorized intended or actual use of Consultant’s product or service under this Agreement. This provision shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
If any product or service becomes, or in the Consultant’s opinion is likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement, the Consultant shall, at its sole expense: (i) provide the City the right to continue using the product or service; or (ii) replace or modify the product or service so that it becomes non-infringing; or (iii) if none of the foregoing alternatives are possible even after Consultant’s commercially reasonable efforts, in addition to other available legal remedies, City will have the right to return the product or service and receive a full or partial refund of an amount equal to the value of the returned product or service, less the unpaid portion of the purchase price and any other amounts, which may be due to the Consultant. City shall have the right to retrieve its data and proprietary information at no charge prior to any return of the product or termination of service.
10. Confidentiality.
a. Consultant shall not acquire any ownership interest in data and information (“City Data”) received by Consultant from City, which shall remain the property of the City. Certain information may be considered confidential (“Confidential Information”). Confidential Information shall mean all non-public information or proprietary materials (in every form and media) disclosed or made available directly or indirectly through any means of communication, either verbally or in writing, to Consultant in connection with this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, Consultant shall not, without City’s written permission, use or disclose City Data and/or Confidential Information other than in the performance of the obligations under this Agreement. As between Consultant and City, all City Confidential Information shall remain
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the property of the City. Consultant shall not acquire ownership interest in the City’s Confidential Information.
b. Consultant shall be responsible for ensuring and maintaining the security and confidentiality of City Data and Confidential Information, protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of City Data and Confidential Information, protect against unauthorized access to or use of City Data and Confidential Information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to City or any end users; and ensure the proper return and/or disposal of City Data and Confidential Information upon termination of this Agreement with notice to the City.
c. Consultant shall take appropriate action to address any incident of unauthorized access to City Data and Confidential Information, including addressing and/or remedying the issue that resulted in such unauthorized access, notifying City as soon as possible of any incident of unauthorized access to City Data and Confidential Information, or any other breach in Consultant’s security that materially affects City or end users; and be responsible for ensuring compliance by its officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors with the confidentiality provisions hereof. Should confidential and/or legally protected City Data be divulged to unauthorized third parties, Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including but not limited to California Civil Code sections 1798.29 and 1798.82 at Consultant’s sole expense. Consultant shall not charge City for any expenses associated with Consultant’s compliance with these obligations.
d. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its officials, officers, employees and agents against any claim, liability, loss, injury or damage (including attorneys’ fee and costs) arising out of, or in connection with, the unauthorized use, access, and/or disclosure of City Data and/or Confidential Information by Consultant and/or its agents, employees or sub-contractors, excepting only loss, injury or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. This provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
11. Consultant's Records. Consultant shall maintain accurate accounting records and other written documentation pertaining to the costs incurred relating to this Agreement for examination and audit by the City, State, or federal government, as applicable, during the period of this Agreement, and for a period of at least five years from the date of the final City payment for Consultant's services, unless otherwise stated herein. If Consultant engages a subcontractor to perform work related to this Agreement with a cost of $10,000 or more over a 12-month period, such subcontract shall contain these same requirements. This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
12. California Public Records Act. City is a public agency subject to the disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”). If Consultant’s proprietary information is contained in documents or information submitted to City, and Consultant claims that such information falls within one or more CPRA exemptions, Consultant must clearly mark such information “Confidential and Proprietary,” and identify the specific lines containing the information. In the event of a request for such information, City will make best efforts to provide notice to Consultant prior to such disclosure. If Consultant contends that any documents are exempt from the CPRA and wishes to prevent disclosure, it is required to obtain a protective order, injunctive relief or other appropriate remedy from a court of law in Santa Cruz County before the City is required to respond to the CPRA request. If Consultant fails to obtain such remedy within the time the City is required to respond to the CPRA request, City may disclose the requested information without any liability to Consultant.
Consultant further agrees that it shall defend, indemnify and hold City harmless against any claim, action or litigation (including but not limited to all judgments, costs, and attorney’s fees) that may result from denial by
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City of a CPRA request for information arising from any representation, or any action (or inaction), by the Consultant.
13. Compliance with Laws. All activities of Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and/or agents will be carried out in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
14. Licensure. Consultant warrants that Consultant, its subcontractors and/or agents (if any) has/have complied with any and all federal, state, and local licensing requirements and agrees to provide proof of a current City of Santa Cruz Business Tax Certificate if:
• Consultant, its subcontractor(s) and agent(s) or its business is/are located in the City of Santa Cruz; • Will perform actual work in the City of Santa Cruz for 6 or more days annually; or • Will use company vehicles to deliver within the City of Santa Cruz for 6 or more days annually.
For additional information and licensing requirements, view the City’s Business Licenses and Permits webpage or call the Revenue and Taxation division at 831/420-5070.
15. Living Wage. Every contract for services to the City for $10,000 or more, is subject to City of Santa Cruz Living Wage Ordinance number 2000-25. If applicable, Consultant agrees to comply with the requirements of the Living Wage ordinance as provided in Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 5.10.
16. Prevailing Wages for Public Work. To the extent that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement may be considered a “public work” (construction, alteration, demolition, or repair work) pursuant and subject to Labor Code section 1720 et seq., Consultant (and any subconsultant performing the work or services) shall conform to any and all prevailing wage requirements applicable to such work/and or services under this Agreement. Consultant (and any subconsultant) shall adhere to the prevailing wage determinations made by the Director of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to California Labor Code Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, applicable to the work, if any. All workers employed in the execution of a public works contract (as such term is defined California Labor Code section 1720 et seq. and section 1782(d)(1)) must be paid not less than the specified prevailing wage rates for the type of work performed. (CA Labor Code sections 1720, 1774 and 1782.)
To the extent applicable to the scope of work and services under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to be bound by the state prevailing wage requirements, including, but not limited to, the following:
a. If a worker is paid less than the applicable prevailing wage rate owed for a calendar day (or any portion thereof), Consultant shall pay the worker the difference between the prevailing wage rate and the amount actually paid for each calendar day (or portion thereof) for which the worker(s) was paid less than the prevailing wage rate, as specified in Labor Code section 1775; b. Consultant shall maintain and make available payroll and worker records in accordance with Labor Code sections 1776 and 1812;
c. If Consultant employs (and/or is legally required to employ) apprentices in performing the work and/or services under this Agreement, Consultant shall ensure compliance with Labor Code section 1777.5; d. Consultant is aware of the limitations imposed on overtime work by Labor Code sections 1810 et seq. and shall be responsible for any penalties levied in accordance with Labor Code section 1813 for failing to pay required overtime wages;
10.9 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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e. Consultant shall post a copy of the applicable wage rates at each jobsite at a location readily available to its workers.
f. Any failure of Consultant and/or its subconsultant to comply with the above requirements relating to a public work project shall constitute a breach of this Agreement that excuses the City’s performance of this Agreement at the City’s sole and absolute option and shall be at the sole risk of Consultant. Consultant on behalf of itself and any subconsultant, agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses, attorney’s fees, damages, expenses, fines, financial consequences, interest, and penalties, of any kind or nature, arising from or relating to any failure (or alleged failure) of the Consultant and any subconsultant to pay prevailing wages or to otherwise comply with the requirements of prevailing wage law relating to a public work.
g. Consultant acknowledges that it and/or any subconsultant may not engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless currently registered with the DIR and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
17. Storm Water Requirements. To the extent applicable to the Scope of Work under this Agreement, Consultant, Consultant’s employees, subcontractors, and agents are required to abide by the applicable City of Santa Cruz Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the duration of the work. The City’s mandatory Storm Water BMPs, which are listed according to the type of work, operations, or business, are located on the City website at: https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/public-works/stormwater/bestmanagement-practices
18. Dispute Resolution. The Parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve through negotiation any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement. Either party may initiate negotiations by providing written notice in letter form to the other party, setting forth the subject of the dispute and the relief requested. Promptly upon such notification, the Parties shall meet at a mutually agreeable time and place in order to exchange relevant information and perspective, and to attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event that no resolution is achieved, and if, but only if, the parties mutually agree, then prior to pursuing formal legal action, the parties shall make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute by non-binding mediation or negotiations between representatives with decision-making power, who, to the extent possible, shall not have had substantive involvement in the matters of the dispute. To the extent that the dispute involves or relates to a public works project, the Parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute by complying with the claims process as set forth in Public Contract Code sections 9204(e), 20104-20104.6, but without waiving the requirements of the California Tort Claims Act, Gov’t Code section 800 et seq. unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties.
19. Force Majeure. Neither party hereto shall be considered in default in the performance of its obligation hereunder to the extent that the performance of any such obligation is prevented or delayed by an act of God, natural disaster, pandemic, acts of terrorism, war, or other peril, which is beyond the reasonable control of the affected party and without the negligence of the respective Parties. Each party hereto shall give notice promptly to the other of the nature and extent of any Force Majeure claimed to delay, hinder or prevent performance of the services under this Agreement. Each Party will, however, make all reasonable efforts to remove or eliminate such a cause of delay or default and will, upon the cessation of the cause, diligently pursue performance of its obligations in this Agreement. In the event either party is prevented or delayed in the performance of its
10.10 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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respective obligation by reason of such Force Majeure, there may be an equitable adjustment of the schedule and Consultant compensation based on City’s sole discretion.
20. Complete Agreement. This Agreement, along with any attachments, is the full and complete integration of the Parties’ agreement with respect to the matters addressed herein, and that this Agreement supersedes any previous written or oral agreements between the Parties with respect to the matters addressed herein. Unless otherwise stated, to the extent there is any conflict between this Agreement and any other agreement (written or oral), the terms of this Agreement shall control.
21. Severability. The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not render the other provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.
22. Waiver. Waiver by any party of any portion of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the same or any other portion hereof.
23. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with California law.
24. Contract Interpretation. Each party acknowledges that it has reviewed this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.
25. MacBride Principles/Peace Charter. City of Santa Cruz Resolution NS-19,378 (7/24/90) encourages all companies doing business in Northern Ireland to abide by the MacBride Principles and Peace Charter.
26. Notices. If either party shall desire or is required to give notice to the other such notice shall be given in writing, via email and concurrently delivered by overnight Federal Express [or priority U.S. Mail], addressed to recipient as follows:
To CITY:
City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department
ATTN Katie Stewart
809 Center Street, Room 201
[email protected]
831-420-5442
To CONSULTANT:
BKF Engineers
ATTN: Davis Thresh, PLS
1730 N First Street, Suite 600
[email protected]
408-467-9114
Changes to the above information shall be given to the other party in writing ten (10) business days before the change is effective.
27. Counterparts. The Parties may execute this Agreement in two or more counterparts, which shall, in the aggregate, be deemed an original but all of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. A scanned, electronic, facsimile or other copy of a party’s signature shall be accepted and valid as an original.
28. Warranty of Authority. The signatories to this Agreement warrant and represent that each is authorized to execute this Agreement and that their respective signatures serve to legally obligate their respective representatives, agents, successors and assigns to comply with the provisions of this Agreement. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
10.11 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 11
Approved As To Form:
By: ______________________________ Date: __________________ Office of the City Attorney
CITY OF SANTA CRUZ
By: ______________________________ Date: __________________ Matt Huffaker
City Manager
CONSULTANT
By: ______________________________ Date: __________________ Printed: ___________________________ Title: __________________ January 24, 2022
10.12 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 12
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF WORK
10.13 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 13
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF WORK
Notes:
1. All surveys will be in NAVD88 datum.
2. All submitted ACAD files will be vertically and horizontally georeferenced to correspond with City’s Geotiff aerial photos and base maps
3. Schedule: 10 business days from authorization to mobilize a field crew. Once survey has been completed, 28 business days to submit final CAD files and PDFs.
10.14 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 14
EXHIBIT B: FEE SCHEDULE
10.15 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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EXHIBIT C: WORK SCHEDULE
SERVICE ORDERS
3.1 BKF will provide professional services to the City pursuant to individual service orders. Each service order will describe the services and deliverables (collectively “Work”) BKF must provide, the time limit within which BKF must complete the Work and the compensation for the Work.
3.2 Preparation: Each Approved Service Order will be in substantially the form specified in Exhibit A. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Master Agreement, BKF and the City will negotiate the specific requirements of each Approved Service Order.
3.3 Director’s Request to Prepare Proposal: The Director will request BKF prepare a written service order proposal.
The Director will either request BKF to include a draft scope of Work in its proposal, or provide BKF with a draft scope of Work upon which BKF must base its proposal.
3.4 Meeting: As part of the Director’s request for BKF to prepare a service order proposal, the Director may require BKF to meet to discuss the scope and location of the Work, the schedule of performance, and any other relevant details. The Director may also require BKF to conduct a site inspection for the purpose of identifying any issues that may need to be included in the scope of Work.
3.5 BKF Proposal: BKF will prepare a written service order proposal in accordance with the Director’s request. BKF will provide the proposal in electronic form. The proposal must include, but is not limited to, the following:
• The proposed scope of Work;
• The name and assignment of each of BKF’s professional employees who will be principally responsible for performing the Work;
• A time schedule and cost for providing the Work; and
• Any other information requested by the Director.
3.6 Final Service Order: Once BKF and the Director agree on the terms and conditions of the proposed service order, the City will prepare the final service order and email the authorization to proceed.
10.16 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 16
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
The City will be issued a Certificate of Insurance (a Memorandum of Understanding will not be accepted) with the following minimum requirements:
• Certificate(s) will show current policy number(s) and effective dates, • Coverage and policy limits will meet, or exceed, requirements below, • The Certificate Holder will be City of Santa Cruz, Risk Management, 333 Front Street., Suite 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060,
• Certificate will be signed by an authorized representative, • An endorsement, if required below, will be provided to show the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and
• Coverages must be maintained during the term of the Agreement with the City, unless a longer duration is required.
B. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMITS OF INSURANCE
Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. If Consultant maintains broader insurance coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown below, the City of Santa Cruz requires and shall be entitled to the broader insurance coverage and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Santa Cruz.
Coverage will be at least as broad as:
• COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (CGL): $1,000,000 PER OCCURRENCE; $2,000,000 AGGREGATE Proof of coverage for $1 Million per occurrence including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury, personal and advertising injury will be provided on Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit will apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit will be at least twice the required occurrence limit. • PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (ERRORS AND OMISSIONS): $2,000,000 PER OCCURRENCE OR CLAIM, $2,000,000 AGGREGATE.
Consultant will maintain insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession; with limit no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after date of completion of the services under this Agreement. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date or start of work date, Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
• AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY:
Proof of coverage for $1,000,000 provided on ISO Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if Consultant has no owned autos, hired, (Code 8) and non-owned autos (Code 9), per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
• WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITH STATUTORY LIMITS, AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
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ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 17
The Worker’s Compensation policy must be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Consultant and its employees. (Not required if Consultant provides written verification it has no employees) - If Contractor has no employees, Contractor shall complete and sign a Workers’ Compensation Exemption Declaration and Release of Liability.
OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
The insurance policies are to comply with the following provisions:
• ADDITIONAL INSURED STATUS
The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL and CPL, policies with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of Consultant including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage will be provided in the form of an endorsement to Consultant’s insurance at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85, or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10 CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 (if a later edition is used). • PRIMARY COVERAGE
For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant’s insurance coverage will be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or selfinsurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers will be excess of Consultant’s insurance and will not contribute with it. • NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Each insurance policy required above shall state that the coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
• WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
Consultant hereby grants to the City a waiver of any right to subrogation, except as otherwise not applicable, which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss, including attorney’s fees under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effectuate this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. • EXCESS LIABILITY/UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICIES
The excess/liability policies will provide similar coverage as the primary CGL policy with no new exclusions - Excess liability insurance must follow form the terms, conditions, definitions, and exclusions of the underlying CGL insurance. The excess/umbrella policy must also be written on a primary and noncontributory basis for an additional insured, and that it will apply before any other insurance that is available to such additional insured which covers that person or organization as a named insured, and we will not share with that other insurance.
The policy regarding Limits of Insurance regarding Aggregates must provide that the aggregate limits if applicable shall apply in the same manner as the aggregate limits shown in the Schedule of the Underlying Insurance.
• SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may require Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related expenses.
The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City.
10.18 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 18
• 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.
• CLAIMS MADE POLICIES
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
1. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
2. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work. • VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
Consultant will furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL and CPL policies listing all policy endorsements to be approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning will not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
C. SUBCONTRACTORS
Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
D. SPECIAL RISKS/CIRCUMSTANCES
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances and provide notice to Consultant.
10.19 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 13
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF WORK
10.20 BKF ENGINEERS
1730 N. First Street, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95112 | t. 408.467.9100 December 7, 2021
City of Santa Cruz
Public Works Engineering Department
809 Center Street, Room 201
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Attn: Steve Wolfman
SUBJECT • STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES Dear Mr. Wolfman,
BKF Engineers (BKF) welcomes the opportunity to submit our Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to the City of Santa Cruz (City) for On-Call Land Surveying Services. BKF has been providing quality service in the Bay Area for over 106 years. BKF employs over 450 professionals in 16 West Coast offices, including our local Walnut Creek office. Our staff includes 16 licensed professional land surveyors, 18 land surveyors in training, 35 survey field crews, 144 licensed engineers, and 42 LEED Accredited Professionals. The BKF team not only has the local resources and production capacity, but also the relevant experience to handle all of the City’s Public Works projects. BKF’s resources and experience will help us meet the City’s needs and exceed expectations. We are committed to delivering projects using the latest technologies available and offering solutions to maximize efficiency and safety.
We understand that the City of Santa Cruz maintains a number of capital and operational programs to meet its mission to provide quality public services, and that the City project is planned and executed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Land Surveyors Act, Subdivision Map Act, and various State and Federal codes and regulations. BKF will be able to support the Public Works Engineering Department to provide the surveying and mapping services for these projects. It will be a privilege to partner with the efforts of the City staff and provide additional specialized surveying services and consultation as needed.
BKF has both the management experience and company resources to meet any of the project’s timeline, objectives, and funding commitments. We would appreciate the opportunity to provide our services to assist the City of Santa Cruz. No survey task order is too small or too large that we cannot tackle. Whether it is a simple corner record, plat & legal description exhibit that the city needs to prepare, or a supplemental topographic survey for a street intersection, or maybe a mile-long topographic survey for sidewalk improvements or pipeline replacements, we can assist the City on its surveying needs. BKF can perform small survey tasks, medium-sized projects, and large districtwide surveying and mapping requirements.
BKF has earned high regard for our services over the years when dealing with on-call projects with various public agencies because of our open and forward-thinking recommendations of project approach, cost saving techniques, scheduling, budgets, and the understanding that on-call projects often require rapid high quality service with minimal notice. We currently have over 36 active survey on-call contracts with various agencies throughout California. We win these projects because we have delivered high quality survey products on a timely basis, over and over again. Our goal is to become a seamless extension of your staff. BKF also understands that it is not always possible to predict emergencies or schedule changes. BKF prides itself in offering rapid response with quality service by not over committing our resources. We will always provide proactive management and commit an adequate number of qualified staff to each work order in a timely manner.
As an officer of the firm, Davis Thresh, PLS is authorized to bind BKF Engineers. We are pleased to present the attached proposal and look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding our submittal.
Sincerely,
BKF ENGINEERS
Davis Thresh, PLS
Vice President & Principal-in-Charge
Davis Thresh, PLS
BKF Engineers
1730 N First Street, Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95112
t. 408.467.9114, e. [email protected]
EXHIBIT A
10.21 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 14
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF WORK
Notes:
1. All surveys will be in NAVD88 datum.
2. All submitted ACAD files will be vertically and horizontally georeferenced to correspond with City’s Geotiff aerial photos and base maps
3. Schedule: 10 business days from authorization to mobilize a field crew. Once survey has been completed, 28 business days to submit final CAD files and PDFs.
10.22 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 15
EXHIBIT B: FEE SCHEDULE
10.23 BKF ENGINEERS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RATE SCHEDULE
JANUARY 1, 2022 – DECEMBER 31, 2022
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY RATE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Principal/Vice President $264.00
Senior Associate/Vice President $237.00
Associate $230.00
Senior Project Manager | Senior Technical Manager $230.00 Project Manager | Technical Manager $224.00
Engineering Manager | Surveying Manager | Planning Manager $207.00
TECHNICAL STAFF
Senior Project Engineer | Senior Project Surveyor | Senior Project Planner $192.00 Project Engineer | Project Surveyor | Project Planner $169.00 Design Engineer | Staff Surveyor | Staff Planner $147.00 BIM Specialist I, II, III $147.00 - $169.00 - $192.00
Technician I, II, III, IV $140.00 - $149.00 - $163.00 - $176.00 Drafter I, II, III, IV $110.00 - $120.00 - $130.00 - $145.00 Engineering Assistant | Surveying Assistant | Planning Assistant $91.00
FIELD SURVEYING
Survey Party Chief $192.00
Instrument Person $165.00
Survey Chainperson $123.00
Utility Locator I, II, III, IV $100.00 - $142.00 - $170.00 - $193.00 Apprentice I, II, III, IV $76.00 - $102.00 - $113.00 - $119.00
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Senior Consultant $251.00
Senior Construction Administrator $218.00
Resident Engineer $162.00
Field Engineer I, II, III $147.00 - $169.00 - $192.00
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
Project Coordinator $122.00
Senior Project Assistant $106.00
Project Assistant $93.00
Clerical | Administrative Assistant $79.00
Expert witness rates are available upon request.
Subject to the terms of a services agreement:
• Charges for outside services, equipment, materials, and facilities not furnished directly by BKF Engineers will be billed as reimbursable expenses at cost plus 10%. Such charges may include, but shall not be limited to:
printing and reproduction services; shipping, delivery, and courier charges; subconsultant fees and expenses; agency fees; insurance; transportation on public carriers; meals and lodging; and consumable materials.
• Allowable mileage will be charged at the prevailing IRS rate per mile. • Monthly invoices are due within 30 days from invoice date. Interest will be charged at 1.5% per month on past due accounts.
EXHIBIT B
10.24 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 16
EXHIBIT C: WORK SCHEDULE
SERVICE ORDERS
3.1 BKF will provide professional services to the City pursuant to individual service orders. Each service order will describe the services and deliverables (collectively “Work”) BKF must provide, the time limit within which BKF must complete the Work and the compensation for the Work.
3.2 Preparation: Each Approved Service Order will be in substantially the form specified in Exhibit A. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Master Agreement, BKF and the City will negotiate the specific requirements of each Approved Service Order.
3.3 Director’s Request to Prepare Proposal: The Director will request BKF prepare a written service order proposal.
The Director will either request BKF to include a draft scope of Work in its proposal, or provide BKF with a draft scope of Work upon which BKF must base its proposal.
3.4 Meeting: As part of the Director’s request for BKF to prepare a service order proposal, the Director may require BKF to meet to discuss the scope and location of the Work, the schedule of performance, and any other relevant details. The Director may also require BKF to conduct a site inspection for the purpose of identifying any issues that may need to be included in the scope of Work.
3.5 BKF Proposal: BKF will prepare a written service order proposal in accordance with the Director’s request. BKF will provide the proposal in electronic form. The proposal must include, but is not limited to, the following:
• The proposed scope of Work;
• The name and assignment of each of BKF’s professional employees who will be principally responsible for performing the Work;
• A time schedule and cost for providing the Work; and
• Any other information requested by the Director.
3.6 Final Service Order: Once BKF and the Director agree on the terms and conditions of the proposed service order, the City will prepare the final service order and email the authorization to proceed.
10.25 CAPABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
1 • Assign staff
• Review scope
• Review Budget
• Review Caltrans Manual
• Implements QA/QC Plan
• Notify City Community
Outreach
CITY ISSUES
TASK ORDER
CITY SCOPE
& BUDGET REVIEW
BKF & CITY
MEET TO DISCUSS SCOPE
CITY ISSUES
NOTICE TO PROCEED
BKF QA/QC
IS ON-GOING
BKF COORDINATES
& PREPARES
FINAL DELIVERABLES
APPROACH TO TASK ORDERS •
BKF TEAM BEGINS
TASK ORDER WORK
BKF TRANSMITS
FINAL DELIVERABLE
CITY REVIEWS FINAL
DELIVERABLES
BKF REVIEWS & ADDRESSES
CITY COMMENTS
BKF DELIVERS FINAL
WORK PRODUCT
BKF TEAM
• Evaluate Task Order Assignment
• Evaluate Expertise & Personnel
Required
• Evaluate Current/Future Workload
• Evaluate QA/QC Measures
Required
• Estimate Required Budget
• Evaluate City’s Community
Outreach Requirements
CITY & BKF
• Project manager & lead
engineers meet with staff and
other stakeholders to discuss
scope, challenges, constraints,
budget and any additional City
needs
• Office staff complete research
and prepare survey requests
(as needed)
• Project manager meets with
subconsultants to review tasks
and schedule
• Field crew perform survey work
• QA/QC of field work is
monitored and checked by
project supervisor
• Project Manager assigns work
to junior staff and performs
QA/QC
• Coordination with
subconsultants and surveyors
to complete tasks and
incorporate cohesive design
components
• Completed design reviewed by
project and QA/QC managers
BKF TEAM
• BKF Team meets with City to
discuss project deliverable and
brainstorm future alternatives
for quicker delivery
CITY & BKF
EXHIBIT C
10.26 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 17
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
The City will be issued a Certificate of Insurance (a Memorandum of Understanding will not be accepted) with the following minimum requirements:
• Certificate(s) will show current policy number(s) and effective dates, • Coverage and policy limits will meet, or exceed, requirements below, • The Certificate Holder will be City of Santa Cruz, Risk Management, 333 Front Street., Suite 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060,
• Certificate will be signed by an authorized representative, • An endorsement, if required below, will be provided to show the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and
• Coverages must be maintained during the term of the Agreement with the City, unless a longer duration is required.
B. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMITS OF INSURANCE
Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. If Consultant maintains broader insurance coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown below, the City of Santa Cruz requires and shall be entitled to the broader insurance coverage and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City of Santa Cruz.
Coverage will be at least as broad as:
• COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (CGL): $1,000,000 PER OCCURRENCE; $2,000,000 AGGREGATE Proof of coverage for $1 Million per occurrence including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury, personal and advertising injury will be provided on Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit will apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit will be at least twice the required occurrence limit. • PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (ERRORS AND OMISSIONS): $2,000,000 PER OCCURRENCE OR CLAIM, $2,000,000 AGGREGATE.
Consultant will maintain insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession; with limit no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after date of completion of the services under this Agreement. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date or start of work date, Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
• AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY:
Proof of coverage for $1,000,000 provided on ISO Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if Consultant has no owned autos, hired, (Code 8) and non-owned autos (Code 9), per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
• WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITH STATUTORY LIMITS, AND EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
10.27 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 18
The Worker’s Compensation policy must be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Consultant and its employees. (Not required if Consultant provides written verification it has no employees) - If Contractor has no employees, Contractor shall complete and sign a Workers’ Compensation Exemption Declaration and Release of Liability.
OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
The insurance policies are to comply with the following provisions:
• ADDITIONAL INSURED STATUS
The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL and CPL, policies with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of Consultant including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage will be provided in the form of an endorsement to Consultant’s insurance at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85, or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10 CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 (if a later edition is used). • PRIMARY COVERAGE
For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant’s insurance coverage will be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or selfinsurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers will be excess of Consultant’s insurance and will not contribute with it. • NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Each insurance policy required above shall state that the coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City.
• WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
Consultant hereby grants to the City a waiver of any right to subrogation, except as otherwise not applicable, which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss, including attorney’s fees under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effectuate this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. • EXCESS LIABILITY/UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICIES
The excess/liability policies will provide similar coverage as the primary CGL policy with no new exclusions - Excess liability insurance must follow form the terms, conditions, definitions, and exclusions of the underlying CGL insurance. The excess/umbrella policy must also be written on a primary and noncontributory basis for an additional insured, and that it will apply before any other insurance that is available to such additional insured which covers that person or organization as a named insured, and we will not share with that other insurance.
The policy regarding Limits of Insurance regarding Aggregates must provide that the aggregate limits if applicable shall apply in the same manner as the aggregate limits shown in the Schedule of the Underlying Insurance.
• SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may require Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related expenses.
The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City.
10.28 City of Santa Cruz Professional Services Agreement for
ON-CALL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
January 2022 (Form Rev.0921) Page 19
• 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.
• CLAIMS MADE POLICIES
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
1. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
2. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work. • VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
Consultant will furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL and CPL policies listing all policy endorsements to be approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning will not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
C. SUBCONTRACTORS
Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
D. SPECIAL RISKS/CIRCUMSTANCES
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances and provide notice to Consultant.
10.29 City Council
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 02/07/2022
AGENDA OF: 02/22/2022
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: Chestnut Street Storm Drain Replacement and Pavement Rehabilitation (c401505) – Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the plans and specifications for the Chestnut Street Storm Drain Replacement and Pavement Rehabilitation (c401505), authorize staff to advertise for bids, and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
BACKGROUND: The storm drain which runs along the west side of Chestnut Street has been failing for some time and requires replacement. Over time, the degradation of the line has caused drainage problems which have adversely impacted the condition of the pavement.
Public Works has implemented a program to rehabilitate city streets long plagued by deferred maintenance. This program targets heavily used arterial and collector streets. The City of Santa Cruz (City) uses the pavement condition index, or PCI, as measurement of the pavement condition and ranges from zero to 100. A newly constructed street will have a PCI of 100, while a failed street will have a PCI of 25 or less. The pavement condition index is divided into four categories: from 0 to 25 pavement condition is considered to be very poor, from 25 to 50 pavement condition is poor, from 50 to 70 pavement condition is good, and from 70 to 100 pavement condition is very good. The pavement condition is primarily affected by the climate, traffic, loads and volumes, construction materials and age. Chestnut Street has a PCI that ranges from 24 (Laurel St to Lincoln St) to 47 (Lincoln St to Green St).
DISCUSSION: This project will replace approximately 1,700 feet of the failing storm drain pipe and construct new manholes and catch basins.
The segment of Chestnut Street between Laurel Street and Green Street is a significant connection to the downtown and beach area that serves high volumes of local and visitor traffic.
The current condition of the existing asphalt and non-compliant curb ramps along this corridor are disruptive to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The impact to pedestrians is especially important because of the proximity to Santa Cruz High School. Also important is impact to bike travel in the bike lanes that are present in the road sections adjacent to the railroad tracks that bisect the street.
11.1 The project will enhance safety for all roadway users, but in particular pedestrians and bicyclists.
The proposed improvements include: removal of non-ADA compliant curb ramps and installation of ADA compliant curb ramps along Chestnut Street from Laurel Street to Green Street; removal and replacement of asphalt pavement the width of Chestnut Street from Laurel Street to Green Street; installation of new striping that will help reduce any potential conflict between motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. These striping improvements include, but are not limited to, shared lane markings, high visibility yellow crosswalks in school zones, and bike lane buffers where possible. Plans and specifications can be found online at http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/publicworksprojects.
Project staff will work with adjacent property owners on details of the construction plans and specifications in order to minimize construction impacts. The Transportation and Public Works Commission unanimously passed this project for Council approval as its January 24, 2022 meeting. Staff anticipates that the project will be constructed during the summer 2022. The project must be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for funding allocation at the March 16, 2022 meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: The project (c401505) will be receiving an allocation of $1,000,000 in State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds from the CTC and will be additionally funded from Measure D, Gas Tax, and the General Fund in the FY 2022 Capital Investment Program (CIP). The project construction is estimated at $2,150,000, including construction management costs.
Prepared By:
Miguel Lizarraga
Associate Professional
Engineer
Submitted By:
Mark R. Dettle
Director of Public Works
Approved By:
Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
Plans and specifications can be found online at
http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/publicworksprojects.
11.2 City Council
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 02/07/2022
AGENDA OF: 02/22/2022
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: Leachate Booster Bypass Upgrade Project (m400019) – Notice of Completion (PW)
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to accept the work of The Don Chapin Company, Inc. (Salinas, CA) as completed per the plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for Leachate Booster Bypass Upgrade Project (m400019).
BACKGROUND: The 6” leachate line conveys leachate from the Dimeo Lane landfill to the City sanitary sewer system. During high flow situations (after rain events) a booster pump is used to increase the pressure and flow rate in order to keep the leachate line clear and the leachate ponds at safe levels. A leak was discovered in the piping which connects to the booster pump and a temporary repair was made on the leaking section of pipe. The repair was not a viable permanent solution.
An emergency project was bid out to ensure the system was properly repaired and functioning before the 2021-2022 wet season began. The project was originally bid under the assumption that it would be an informal project (less than $100,000), but the lowest responsible bid came in at $149,600.
At its September 14, 2021 meeting, the City Council authorized an emergency contract with The Don Chapin Co., Inc. for repairing and upgrading the leachate booster bypass in the amount of $149,600, in accordance with Chapter 3.08.160 “Emergency Procurement” of the Municipal Code.
DISCUSSION: The work for this project is now complete. The project has been inspected by Public Works staff and found to be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
FISCAL IMPACT: The project was completed with a total cost of $141,725 and was fully funded from the FY 2022 Refuse Fund budget.
Prepared By:
Scott Glucs
Assistant Engineer
Submitted By:
Mark R. Dettle
Director of Public Works
Approved By:
Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. NOTICE OF COMPLETION.DOCX
12.1 Notice of Completion (Revised Oct 2021)
(Space above for Recorder’s use only)
This instrument is being recorded for the benefit of the City of Santa Cruz.
No recording fee is required pursuant to Government Code § 27383.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(CA Civil Code Sections 8102 and 9204)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
The undersigned is an authorized representative of the owner of the interest or estate stated below.
1. The Owner’s Name and Address. The Project owner is the City of Santa Cruz, a municipal corporation (the “City”). The City’s mailing address is 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060. The City of Santa Cruz has the following interest in the subject Property described below: City Property
2. Project Title and Number. The full name of the work of improvement/public works project (the “Project”) which is the subject of this Notice of Completion is: Leachate Booster Bypass Upgrade Project M400019
3. Nature of Work Performed on the Property or Materials Furnished for the City. The Project consisted of work described as: This project involved demolishing existing leachate bypass, installing new concrete utility boxes, installing new piping and connections, backfilling and resurfacing the area.
4. The general site location description or address (the “Property”) of the public improvement is located at: City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility, 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
5. Name and Address of Contractor. The Contractor on the Project is: The Don Chapin Company, Inc. 560 Crazy Horse Canyon Road, Salinas, CA 93907
6. Construction Lender. The name and address of the construction lender, if any, is: A construction lender was not involved in this project.
7. Date of Completion. The Project on the Property was completed on: November 30, 2021
8. The filing of this Notice of Completion was authorized by the Santa Cruz City Council Minute Order on Tuesday, February 22, 2022
DATE: ___________________
Mark R. Dettle
Director of Public Works, City of Santa Cruz
RECORDED AT THE REQUEST OF:
City of Santa Cruz, Public Works
Attn: Scott Glucs
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City Clerk’s Department
809 Center Street, Room 9
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
12.2 Notice of Completion (Revised Oct 2021)
VERIFICATION FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ
I have read the foregoing Notice of Completion and know the contents thereof, and I certify that the same is true of my own knowledge, except as to those matters which are therein stated upon my information or belief, and as to those matters I believe it to be true. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on 2/22/2022 at Santa Cruz, CA
Mark R. Dettle
Director of Public Works, City of Santa Cruz
12.3 Notice of Completion (Revised Oct 2021)
PROOF OF SERVICE DECLARATION
(California Civil Code § 8118)
I, Scott Glucs, declare that I served copies of the above NOTICE OF COMPLETION on the interested parties, in the manner and at the date and place set forth below (Check One):
Direct Contractor: The Don Chapin Company, Inc.
560 Crazy Horse Canyon Road
Salinas, California 93907
Claimant(s) Who Iconix Waterworks (US) Inc.
Has/Have Provided 19900 84th Ave
Preliminary Notice(s): Langley, BC V2Y 3C2 Canada
☒ REGISTERED, CERTIFIED, OR EXPRESS MAIL: by placing the Notice in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid and depositing the envelope in the United States mail by registered, certified, or express mail. Documentation of such service is attached herein. ☐ OVERNIGHT DELIVERY: by causing the Notice to be picked up for overnight delivery by an express service carrier. Documentation of such service is attached herein. ☐ PERSONAL DELIVERY: by causing the Notice to be personally delivered to each of the addresses above stated on the date below.
☐ CODE OF CIV. PROC. § 415.20: by leaving the Notice and mailing a copy of the Notice in the manner provided under California Code of Civil Procedure § 415.20 for service of a summons and complaint in a civil action.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on February 22, 2022, at Santa Cruz, California.
Scott Glucs
12.4 City Council
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 02/08/2022
AGENDA OF: 02/22/2022
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
SUBJECT: Board of Building and Fire Appeals Appointment (CC) RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one member to the Board of Building and Fire Appeals, with a term ending January 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND: Due to a resignation, there is a vacancy on the Board of Building and Fire Appeals.
DISCUSSION: The following peeople are seeking appointment to the Board of Building and Fire Appeals:
Rory Howland
Christian Nielsen
Monica Ratliff
Scott L. Rogers
William Schultz
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Prepared By:
Bonnie Bush
City Clerk
Submitted By:
Laura Schmidt
Assistant City Manager
Approved By:
Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. APPLICATIONS.PDF
13.1 13.2
13.3 13.4
13.5 13.6
13.7 13.8
13.9 13.10
13.11 City Council
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 02/10/2022
AGENDA OF: 02/22/2022
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Ordering on the Ballot for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election a Proposed Charter Amendment Creating Six Districts and an At-Large , Directly-Elected Mayor (CN)
RECOMMENDATION: Resolution placing on the ballot for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election a proposed Charter amendment creating six districts and an at-large, directly-elected Mayor.
BACKGROUND: On May 26, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. NS 29,657, declaring its intention to transition from at-large to district-based elections for the City Council, commencing with the General Municipal Election in November 2022. The City has been moving forward with this process, releasing draft district maps and election sequencing in late January in anticipation of two legally required public hearings this spring.
On November 23, 2021, the City Council authorized the Mayor to establish an ad hoc Council committee (Committee), charged with exploring and returning to the Council with recommendations and direction concerning several elections-related issues, including:
transitioning to an at-large, directly elected Mayor; establishing a primary and/or general election schedule and/or consider ranked choice voting within potential Council districts; and advising the Council on other matters related to the City Charter as they relate to the implementation of a by-district voting-based structure.
In its early meetings, the Committee considered recommending that the Council move forward with an approach that would immediately shift to six districts and an at-large, directly elected mayor, a change that would require amending the City’s charter. Initial consultations with the City Attorney and the City’s demographer found no clearly legally permissible way to transition to six districts and an at-large/directly elected mayor for the November 2022 election. However, as the Committee continued to review the issues, an alternative potential model for a transition to six districts and an elected mayor has developed.
DISCUSSION: The City’s transition to district elections is a significant change in the way the community has historically elected members of the City Council. The Council has an opportunity to allow the public to weigh in on what that change looks like, either a six-district and at-large, directly-elected mayor model or a seven-district model.
14.1 To allow for public consideration of these options, the Committee proposes that the City Council move forward on two parallel tracks:
1. The Council would consider and pass a resolution placing a proposed charter amendment on the June 7, 2022 ballot. The proposed charter amendment would establish six districts, an atlarge mayor, updated rules on term limits, and runoff elections. (Note that, to move forward with a proposed charter amendment to be voted on at the June 7, 2022 election, the Council would need to adopt said resolution by March 11, 2022.)
2. At the same time, the City would continue to move forward with its California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) process, holding two required public hearings on proposed draft district maps and election sequencing. The Committee proposes that the Council pass an ordinance that selects two maps: one six district map and one seven district map. The ordinance establishing district elections would be written in a contingent way. The Council-adopted six-district map would prevail if the charter amendment passes, and the Council-adopted seven-district map would prevail if the charter amendment does not pass.
The Committee believes that placing the proposed charter amendment before the voters now, while also engaging in public outreach on the seven-district process, allows the City the opportunity to steward resources with one public outreach process on the question rather than over multiple election cycles. Additionally, the Committee believes that extending potential changes to the City Council’s election model over multiple cycles would be complicated and do a disservice to voters.
One potential timing issue could delay implementation of six districts and an at-large mayor, even if the ballot measure passes. The City is legally required to provide the final district maps and election sequencing to the County Clerk no later than 125 days before the November 8, 2022 election, or July 6, 20221. However, the County Clerk has 30 days, or until July 7, 2022, to certify the election results2.
The County Clerk may take the full 30 days to certify the election, especially if any items on the ballot are close and require a hand count. If the election results are not certain as of July 6, the City would proceed with seven districts for the November 8, 2022 election, and implementation of the transition to six districts with at-large mayor could not be implemented until the 2024 election cycle. Additional City Council action may also be required in the event of this scenario.
The City Council has an opportunity to give voters a choice in how they elect their leadership in the future. Placing this question on the June 7, 2022 ballot allows voters to determine what the change to district elections in the City looks like.
SUMMARY OF CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL:
In summary, the proposed charter amendment, as currently drafted, would:
1) Provide for a directly-elected at-large mayor;
2) Divide the City into 6 council districts;
1 Elections Code Section 12262.
2 Elections Code Section 15372(a).
14.2 3) Specify updated rules on term limits, impacted by the Council’s change to a directly-elected at-large mayor and six council districts;
4) Update the duties of Mayor;
5) Update rules on Council vacancies; and
6) Create a two round election system (a.k.a. runoff elections) for the Mayor and Councilmembers, beginning with the 2024 election cycle.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the election is estimated to be in the range of $109,683 to $182,805 based on figures from the Santa Cruz County Elections Department. This amount may fluctuate, based on the number of registered voters at the time of the election and the number of items the City places on the ballot.
Prepared By:
Renee Golder
Councilmember
Submitted By:
Donna Meyers
Councilmember
Approved By:
Martine Watkins
Vice Mayor
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution and Exhibit A (text of proposed Charter Amendment)
14.3 RESOLUTION NO. NS-29,
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ: 1) ORDERING
AN ELECTION FOR A PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR AN AT-LARGE DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR AND SIX COUNCIL DISTRICTS, 2)
REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL CONDUCT THE ELECTION AND CONSOLIDATE IT WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION ON JUNE 7, 2022, 3) PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS RELATED TO THE MEASURE, AND 4) DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL
ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority provided by Section 3 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of California and Sections 1415(a)(2) and 9255(b)(1) of the California Elections Code, the City Council of the City of Santa Cruz desires to submit a proposed Charter amendment to the voters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council orders that a proposed Charter amendment be submitted to the voters at an election held at the same time as an established statewide general or statewide primary election pursuant to Elections code Section 1200 and 1201, that is at least 88 days following the call of the election; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10002, the governing body of any city may, by resolution, request the Board of Supervisors of the county to permit the county elections official to render specified services to the city relating to the conduct of an election; and WHEREAS, the resolution of the governing body of the city shall specify the services requested; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10002, the city shall reimburse the county in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the city; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400, whenever two or more elections of any legislative or congressional district, public district, city, county, or other political subdivision are called to be held on the same day, in the same territory, or in territory that is in part the same, they may be consolidated upon the order of the governing body or bodies or officer or officers calling the elections; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400, such election for cities and special districts may be either completely or partially consolidated; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403, whenever an election called by a district, city, or other political subdivision for the submission of any question, proposition, or office to be filled is to be consolidated with a statewide election, and the question, proposition, or office to be filled is to appear upon the same ballot as that provided for that statewide election, the district, city or other political subdivision shall, at least 88 days prior to the date of the election, file with the board of supervisors, and a copy with the elections official, a resolution of its governing board
14.4 requesting the consolidation, and setting forth the exact form of any question, proposition, or office to be voted upon at the election, as it is to appear on the ballot. Upon such request, the Board of Supervisors may order the consolidation; and
WHEREAS, the resolution requesting the consolidation shall be adopted and filed at the same time as the adoption of the ordinance, resolution, or order calling the election; and WHEREAS, various district, county, state, and other political subdivision elections have been called to be held on June 7, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED as follows:
Section 1: Pursuant to its right, title, and authority under Section 3 of Article XI of the California Constitution and Sections 1415(a)(2) and 9255(b)(1) of the California Elections Code, the City Council hereby calls an election to be held in the City of Santa Cruz on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 for the purpose of submitting to the voters the following proposed Charter Amendments (and such other questions as the City Council may hereafter order to be presented to the voters):
Measure “___” Charter Amendment – At-large Directly Elected Mayor, Six Council Districts, and Nominating Elections.
In order to comply with the California Voting Rights Act Yes and promote more diversity and provide greater
accountability of elected officials to residents in all City neighborhoods, while maintaining City leadership
focused on the interests of the whole community, shall
the Santa Cruz City Charter be amended to provide for a directly-elected at-large Mayor, six council districts, updated rules on term limits, and runoff elections?
No
Section 2: The text of the proposed Charter Amendment to be submitted to the voters is attached as Exhibit A.
Section 3: The City of Santa Cruz City Council hereby directs staff to place the measure on the ballot for the June 7, 2022 Statewide Presidential Primary Election. The City Council hereby orders an election be called and consolidated with any and all elections also called to be held on June 7, 2022 insofar as said elections are to be held in the same territory or in a territory that is in part the same as the territory of the City of Santa Cruz, and hereby requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz to order such consolidation under Elections Code Section 10401 and 10403.
Section 4: The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
14.5 Section 5: The City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to contract with the County of Santa Cruz Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all services, official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment, and paraphernalia that may be necessary to properly and lawfully conduct the election. The City Council requests that the Board of Supervisors direct the Santa Cruz County Elections Department to provide any and all services necessary for conducting the election, and the City agrees to pay for said services.
The Santa Cruz County Elections Department shall conduct the election for the ,measure to be voted on at the June 7, 2022 election.
Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
Section 7: The City Council authorizes the Santa Cruz County Elections Department to administer said election, and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City of Santa Cruz upon presentation of a properly submitted bill.
Section 8: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated into the operative part of this resolution.
Section 9: The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to designate one or more individuals on the City Council to file a written argument in favor of the measure, and a rebuttal argument against any opposition to the measure, in accordance with the Elections Code of the State of California, Sections 9280, et seq. Arguments may be changed until and including the following dates fixed by the City Clerk:
Deadline for filing arguments for or against proposed measure: March 18, 2022 Deadline for filing rebuttals to arguments: March 25, 2022.
After these dates, no arguments for or against the measure may be submitted to the City Clerk.
Section 10: The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the measure to the City Attorney. The City attorney shall cause to be prepared an impartial analysis of the measure showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the measure. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the filing of primary arguments.
Section 11: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 12: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activity
14.6 will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Section 13: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
APPROVED: ______________________________
Sonja Brunner, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator
14.7 Exhibit A
Text of Proposed Charter Amendment
to Be Submitted to the Voters:
Proposal to Amend the Santa Cruz City Charter to Provide for a Directly Elected At-large Mayor and Six Council Districts
TEXT OF AMENDMENT TO SANTA CRUZ CITY CHARTER
The City Charter of the City of Santa Cruz is hereby amended as follows (underlining showing additions and strikethrough showing deletions):
PART 1: PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT
Article VI “ELECTIVE OFFICERS” is hereby amended at Sections 601-602 and 604-605, to read as follows:
“Section 601 COUNCIL, NUMBER, TERM.
The elective officers of this City shall be seven councilmembers who shall constitute the Council. They shall be elected from the City at large as provided in ARTICLE VII for a term of four years and until their successors have been elected and qualified. The Council shall be the legislative body of this City, each of the members of which, including the Mayor, shall have the right to vote upon all questions before it. No member of the Council shall be eligible for reelection for two years (i.e. one general election cycle) after the expiration of the second consecutive full term for which such person was elected. (a) The elective officers of this City shall consist of six Councilmembers and a Mayor, each of the members of which, including the Mayor, shall have the right to vote upon all questions before it. The terms “Council”, "City Council", "legislative body", or other similar terms as used in this Charter or any other provision of law shall be deemed to refer to the collective body composed of the Mayor and Councilmembers unless such interpretation would be clearly contrary to the intent and context of such other provision. (b) Candidates for City Council shall be nominated from and by the electors of each of the six districts referred to in Article VII of this Charter. The term of office shall be four years.
The term of each City Council member shall commence on the date of the City Council meeting, following his or her election, at which the council receives the certification of election results from the City Clerk.
(c) Candidates for Mayor shall be nominated from and by the electors of the City and elected by the voters of the City at-large. The term of office shall be four years. The term of Mayor shall commence on the date of the City Council meeting, following his or her election. at which the Council receives the certification of election results from the City Clerk. (d) No member of the Council shall be eligible for re-election for two years (i.e. one general election cycle) after the expiration of the second consecutive full term of the office for which such person was elected. However, this prohibition shall not bar (1) a Councilmember
14.8 elected by-district from running for Mayor immediately after two terms as a Councilmember, (2) the Mayor from running as a by-district Councilmember immediately after two terms as Mayor, or (3) a Councilmember from running for a different council seat, in the event that the Councilmember moves to a different part of the City, immediately after two terms in one council seat. With that said, in no event may any person serve on the Council (as either a Councilmember or the Mayor) for more than sixteen (16) consecutive years.
Section 602 QUALIFICATIONS.
(a) A person shall be eligible to be nominated for, or to hold office as a Mayor, only if such person is a registered qualified voter of this City, and shall have been for at least thirty (30) days preceding nomination or appointment, a resident of the City of Santa Cruz, or of territory annexed thereto.
(b) A person shall be eligible to be nominated for, or to hold office as a member of the Council, only if such person is a registered qualified voter of this City, and shall have been for at least thirty (30) days preceding nomination or appointment, a resident of the City of Santa Cruz, or of territory annexed thereto. district from which that person has been nominated or appointed.
Section 604 PRESIDING OFFICER – MAYOR.
(a) The Mayor shall preside at the meetings of the Council, shall be elected at-large, shall preside at the meetings of the Council, be a voting member of the Council, shall have a voice and vote in all Council proceedings, and shall be recognized as the titular head of the City government for all ceremonial purposes and by the Governor for purposes of military law but shall have no regular administrative duties.
The Council shall elect one of its members who shall have the title of Mayor. The Council shall also elect a Vice-Mayor, who shall act as Mayor during the absence or disability of the Mayor, and if a vacancy occurs, shall become Mayor for the completion of the unexpired term. Both the Mayor and the Vice-Mayor shall be elected from the Councilmembers at the second meeting in November in each non-election year, and at the first regularly or specially scheduled evening Council meeting following the County election official’s certification of the general municipal election results in each election year. The Mayor and Vice-Mayor so elected shall serve until their successors have been elected.,
(b) The Mayor shall have the discretion to set City Council agendas and to change the order of business on the agendas provided, however, that an item may be added to a future City Council agenda at the direction of three members of the City Council. (c) The Mayor shall have the primary but not exclusive responsibility for interpreting the policies, programs, and needs of the City government to the people, and, as occasion requires, the Mayor may inform the people of any change in policy or program. (d) The Mayor shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be prescribed by
14.9 this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council. (e) The City shall maintain a “Council-Manager” form of government, and the Mayor possesses only such authority over the City Manager and the administrative branch as he or she possesses as one member of the Council.
(f) The Council shall elect a Vice-Mayor, who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. The Vice- Mayor shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor's absence or disability. The Vice-Mayor shall be elected by the Council at the second meeting in November in each non-election year, and at the first regularly or specially scheduled evening Council meeting following the County election official’s certification of the general municipal election results in each election year. The Mayor and Vice-Mayor so elected shall serve until their successors have been elected. Nothing herein shall prevent a Councilmember from serving consecutive terms as Vice-Mayor.
SECTION 605 COUNCIL VACANCIES.
A councilmember vacancy in the City Council from whatever cause arising, shall be filled by appointment by the City Council, or by special election called by the Council.
If a vacancy is filled by appointment, the appointee shall be a qualified person from the district in which the vacancy has occurred and shall hold office until the second regularly scheduled evening meeting following the next municipal election and until a successor is elected and takes the oath of office. At the next general municipal election following any vacancy, a Councilmember shall be elected to serve for the remainder of any unexpired term.
If a vacancy is filled by special election, the person receiving the highest number of votes in the subject district shall, upon taking the oath of office, serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the former incumbent and until a successor has been elected and takes the oath of office.
In the event a vacancy has not been filled by appointment or an election called within sixty (60) days after such office shall have been declared vacant, the Council shall forthwith call an election to fill such vacancy.
A vacancy in the office of Mayor from whatever cause arising, shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by a special election called by the City Council to be held not less than 88 days nor more than 103 days after the effective date of the vacancy, except the special election may be conducted within 180 days of the effective date of the vacancy in order to consolidate with the City's general municipal election. An election shall not be ordered, and the office of Mayor shall remain vacant, if the term expires within the timeframe for holding a special election.
A City Council or Mayoral office shall become vacant and shall be so declared by the Council if a person elected or appointed to the Council fails to take the oath of office within sixty (60) days after the election or appointment, is absent from all regular meetings of the Council for sixty (60) days unless expressly permitted by the City Council in its official minutes, ceases to be an
14.10 elector of the City, or is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude.” SECTION 2. Article VII “ELECTIONS” is hereby amended by adding Sections 708-711, to read as follows:
“SECTION 708 Districts.
The City shall be divided into six districts, the names and respective boundaries of which shall be as established by ordinance.
Following the national census and each tenth year thereafter the City Council may appoint a committee to study and report to the City Council on the advisability of redistricting the City.
Upon receipt of any such committee report, and at any other time deemed necessary or desirable in order that the district boundaries be fair and logical, the City Council may by ordinance change and/or redefine the boundaries of any or all of the six districts herein established. The boundaries so defined shall be established in such manner that the districts shall, as nearly as practicable, constitute natural areas of contiguous and compact territory and provide fair representation on the City Council. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 602, no redistricting shall disqualify any Councilmember from serving the remainder of his or her term, if elected, or until the next general municipal election, if appointed. Any territory hereafter annexed to or consolidated with the City shall, at the time of such annexation or consolidation, be added by ordinance of the City Council to an adjacent district or districts.
SECTION 709 Territory Not Specifically Described.
Any territory constituting a part of the City and not specifically included in any district shall be deemed included in the district with which it has the longest common boundary line. If there is no common boundary line with any district, then such territory shall be deemed included in the nearest district to it.
SECTION 710 Voters Signing Nomination Petitions.
The voters signing any petition for the nomination of any person to the office of Councilmember shall be residents and registered voters of the district from which such person is to be nominated.
The voters signing any petition for the nomination of any person to the office of Mayor shall be residents and registered voters of the City.
SECTION 711 Two Round Election System
(a) The Mayor and the by-district Councilmembers shall be elected using a Two Round Election System, also known as runoff voting. At the first round of elections, any candidate receiving a majority of the vote cast (i.e., 50% + 1) for all candidates for that office shall be declared elected.
(b) If, after the first round of elections, there is any office to which no person was elected, then the two candidates for such office receiving the highest number of votes for such
14.11 office shall be the candidates, and the only candidates, for such office whose names shall be printed upon ballots to be issued at the second or General Municipal Election; provided that, in any event, all persons receiving a number of votes equal to the highest or second highest number of votes received by any candidate shall also be candidates at such second election. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast for all candidates for that office at the second or General Municipal Election shall be declared elected.
(c) For purposes of the election of a Mayor and Councilmembers in the year 2022, for timing reasons, only one round of elections will be held (i.e., the General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022), and the winner of said election shall be the candidate who receives the most votes from eligible voters in that election.
(d) Whenever practical, the first round of elections shall occur on the date of and be consolidated with the Statewide Primary Election.
(e) The Council may, by ordinance, establish administrative rules and procedures for the City’s Two Round Election System that are not inconsistent with this Section.” PART 2: BALLOT DESCRIPTION
As provided in Government Code section 34458.5, the following ballot description is included in this proposed Charter Amendment measure:
CHARTER AMENDMENTS
The proposed Charter Amendment measure would amend Santa Cruz City Charter Sections 601, 602, 604, and 605. It would also add sections 708, 709, 710, and 711 to the City Charter. These amendments and additions would provide for a directly-elected atlarge Mayor, six council districts, updated rules on term limits, and run-off elections.
Charter Section 601 would be revised to provide for six council districts and an at-large mayor. It would also update Charter’s rules on term limits, allowing individuals to run for election to the Council after two consecutive terms, in certain instances, with a firm rule that no person may serve on the Council (as either a Councilmember or a Mayor) for more than sixteen (16) consecutive years.
The proposed revisions to Section 602 would support the at-large mayor and 6 council district structure.
The proposed revisions to Section 604 would set out the duties of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Section 604(b) also would contain a section that allows three members of the Council to place items on future Council agendas.
Proposed revisions to Section 605 would describe how Councilmember and Mayoral
14.12 vacancies are handled.
The proposal also contemplates adding Sections 708, 709, 710, and 711 to the Charter.
Section 708 specifies that six districts shall be created, by ordinance. Section 709 addresses Territory Not Specifically Described. Section 710 specifies that voters signing nominating petitions of Councilmembers must live in the appropriate district, while voters signing the nominating petition of the mayor, must be residents of the City. Section 711 establishes a Two Round Election system (also known as Run-Off Elections) for the Mayor and for Councilmembers.
PART 3: SEVERABILITY
It is the intent of the people that the provisions of this Charter Amendment measure are severable and that if any provision of this Charter Amendment measure, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid such invalidity shall not affect any other provision or application of this Charter Amendment measure which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
PART 4: CONFLICTING MEASURES
In the event this Charter Amendment measure and another measure or measures relating to establishing the office of elected Mayor, City Council districts, term limits, or Run-Off Voting the other matters described herein shall appear on the same ballot, the other Charter measure or measures shall be deemed to be in conflict with this Charter Amendment measure. In the event that this Charter Amendment measure receives a greater number of affirmative votes, the provisions of this measure shall prevail in their entirety, and the provisions of the other measure or measures shall be null and void.
If this Charter Amendment measure is approved by the voters but superseded in whole or in part by any other conflicting measure approved by the voters at the same election, and such other conflicting measure is later found held invalid, this measure shall be self-executing and given full force and effect.
PART 5: IMPLEMENTATION
In the event this Charter Amendment measure is approved:
A. The members of the City Council in office at the time these Charter provisions take effect shall continue in office until their successors are elected and qualified.
B. The City Council shall, following the processes required by applicable law, adopt an ordinance to establish the respective boundaries for six (6) City Council districts. If the Charter Amendment measure is approved, it is the Council’s intent that an ordinance establishing 6 council districts be completed in time for the November 2022 election. However, if the charter amendment election results are not certain in time to qualify for the November 2022 election
14.13 but are ultimately approved by the voters, then the charter amendment establishing an at-large elected mayor and six council districts and the ordinance establishing district boundaries of the six districts shall be implemented as soon as practicable, and in time to conduct a first round of elections at the same time as the 2024 statewide primary election.
C. The enactment of this measure shall not be interpreted or applied to reset the limit on consecutive terms applicable to any person holding office as a member of the City Council at the time this measure is approved by voters.
PART 6: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Charter Amendment measure shall become effective in the manner allowed by law.
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Rosemary Balsley
From: Dennis <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2022 11:13 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Yes on District Elections
I’m writing to support City Council district elections.
I am also writing to encourage you to support a district for the entire lower west side, from the Dream Inn to Natural Bridges.
The lower westside community, bounded by West Cliff, Mission, Bay and Swanton, share many concerns, including West Cliff erosion, West Cliff congestion and RV parking. Please keep us together! Dennis Hagen
Westside
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Rosemary Balsley
From: Ron Pomerantz <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 2:28 PM
To: City Council
Cc: Sonja Brunner; Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson; Martine Watkins; Renee Golder; Donna Meyers; Justin Cummings; Sandy Brown
Subject: 2-22-22 Council Agenda Item #14: Resolution Ordering on the Ballot for the 6-7-2022 Primary Election a Proposed Charter Amendment Creating 6 Districts and an At-Large , Directly-Elected Mayor
Re. February 22 Council Agenda Item #14: Resolution Ordering on the Ballot for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election a Proposed Charter Amendment Creating Six Districts and an At-Large , Directly-Elected Mayor (CN) Resolution placing on the ballot for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election a proposed Charter amendment creating six districts and an atlarge, directly-elected Mayor.
Good day Mayor and Councilmembers.
The District Election plan from long ago approved by Council, forced by an ambulance-chasing law firm, was to have 7 Council districts and approval by Ordinance. Now before you today is placing a vote on the June 2022 ballot to approve 6 districts and one at-large for a directly-elected mayor. One step forward, one step back. The change to District Elections must have voter approval according to the City Charter. One step forward. All Council public discussion was to have 7 districts. You even hired a firm to create 7 districts at a hefty cost.
After spending taxpayer money for 7 districts you now have before you for approval consideration of 6 districts and an Elected Mayor. One step back.
There’s been no extensive public discourse about the direct election of a Mayor. Changing our government is run is important. How does an elected Mayor conflict with the current City Manager form of government? Today’s vote in no way allows for this discussion and the many other complexities.
The June vote should be only to approve, or not approve, the 7 electoral districts. As a City consultant previously said District elections in Santa Cruz will not necessarily benefit any protected class. Districts in Santa Cruz will not necessarily help comply with the California Voting Rights Act. I see District elections further Balkanizing the city. 6 districts is worse than 7, further diluting votes.
Why the proposal for 6 Council Districts and I At-large district now? Is this because Donna Meyers wants to be elected as a powerful Mayor, putting her self-interest above public interest and discourse? The committee, with Donna Meyers and political allies Renee Golder and Martine Watkins, apparently created a rigged process with the end result to have a proposal for an elected Mayor, as a forgone conclusion. This process is similar to Councilmember Kalantari-Johnson working behind closed doors to get an unnecessary ballot initiative, wasting $100,000 of public money, to further her personal ambitions in her bid for the Board of Supervisors.
If Council proceeds to support 6 districts and 1 at-large district as a ballot measure, place language to assure current Council members be prevented from running for elected Mayor for at least 4 years after leaving office.
This would assure the apparent current power play does not occur.
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One step at a time. Ask the electorate if they want district elections with 7 districts. Then once this process is approved or rejected hold public hearings about a direct election of mayor. If strong sentiment exists then place a ballot measure see if a strong Mayor form of government is the path for us.
Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.
Ron Pomerantz
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Rosemary Balsley
From: Lee Brokaw <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 2:55 PM
To: City Council; Ron Pomerantz
Cc: Sonja Brunner; Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson; Martine Watkins; Renee Golder; Donna Meyers; Justin Cummings; Sandy Brown
Subject: Re: 2-22-22 Council Agenda Item #14: Resolution Ordering on the Ballot for the 6-7-2022 Primary Election a Proposed Charter Amendment Creating 6 Districts and an At-Large , Directly-Elected Mayor
I totally concur with Ron Pomerantz.
Shame on you Ms.s Meyers, Watkins & Golder. Shame!
Lee Brokaw
Vocal Citizen
On Monday, February 21, 2022, 02:28:11 PM PST, Ron Pomerantz <[email protected]> wrote:
Re. February 22 Council Agenda Item #14: Resolution Ordering on the Ballot for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election a Proposed Charter Amendment Creating Six Districts and an At‐Large , Directly‐Elected Mayor (CN) Resolution placing on the ballot for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election a proposed Charter amendment creating six districts and an at‐large, directly‐elected Mayor.
Good day Mayor and Councilmembers.
The District Election plan from long ago approved by Council, forced by an ambulance‐chasing law firm, was to have 7 Council districts and approval by Ordinance. Now before you today is placing a vote on the June 2022 ballot to approve 6 districts and one at‐large for a directly‐elected mayor. One step forward, one step back.
The change to District Elections must have voter approval according to the City Charter. One step forward. All Council public discussion was to have 7 districts. You even hired a firm to create 7 districts at a hefty cost.
After spending taxpayer money for 7 districts you now have before you for approval consideration of 6 districts and an Elected Mayor. One step back.
There’s been no extensive public discourse about the direct election of a Mayor. Changing our government is run is important. How does an elected Mayor conflict with the current City Manager form of government? Today’s vote in no way allows for this discussion and the many other complexities.
The June vote should be only to approve, or not approve, the 7 electoral districts. As a City consultant previously said District elections in Santa Cruz will not necessarily benefit any protected class. Districts in Santa
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Cruz will not necessarily help comply with the California Voting Rights Act. I see District elections further Balkanizing the city. 6 districts is worse than 7, further diluting votes.
Why the proposal for 6 Council Districts and I At‐large district now? Is this because Donna Meyers wants to be elected as a powerful Mayor, putting her self‐interest above public interest and discourse? The committee, with Donna Meyers and political allies Renee Golder and Martine Watkins, apparently created a rigged process with the end result to have a proposal for an elected Mayor, as a forgone conclusion. This process is similar to Councilmember Kalantari‐Johnson working behind closed doors to get an unnecessary ballot initiative, wasting $100,000 of public money, to further her personal ambitions in her bid for the Board of Supervisors.
If Council proceeds to support 6 districts and 1 at‐large district as a ballot measure, place language to assure current Council members be prevented from running for elected Mayor for at least 4 years after leaving office.
This would assure the apparent current power play does not occur.
One step at a time. Ask the electorate if they want district elections with 7 districts. Then once this process is approved or rejected hold public hearings about a direct election of mayor. If strong sentiment exists then place a ballot measure see if a strong Mayor form of government is the path for us.
Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.
Ron Pomerantz
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Rosemary Balsley
From: Barbara Riverwoman <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 3:57 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Re: 2-22-22 Council Agenda Item #14:
Dear Members of the City Council,
I understand that the creation of district elections in Santa Cruz is a legally problematic, state-driven proposal, and not truly supported by most of you. I am happy that most of you truly support the idea of providing more representation to protected classes.
I hope each of you will honestly say that! I hope you make it clear that even as as you vote for the issue, you do so only under the threat of a lawsuit which would inflict an unacceptable financial burden on our City.
Today, as well all know, the largest unprotected class in Santa Cruz is the RENTERS and the HOMELESS. They have been cut out of land and home ownership, the major sources of wealth and power in our community. Renters, and most homeless, are not confined to districts. They are spread out throughout the City. If district elections are passed, it will become even less likely that they will be able to achieve representation on the Council, even though they probably represent more than a majority of the City’s voters.
The only way to achieve true representation is to change our electoral system to one of PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION, through the use of either the better known Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) or the superior version called Evaluative Proportional Representation (EPR) Both would guarantee each voter a much better chance of being represented on the Council by someone they trust. Both would guarantee that a large majority of voters would be represented by someone they had voted for. Both would guarantee a much more greater diversity of opinions, and more robust conversations between all groups in our community. Both would come much closer to being truly democratic.
On the contrary, I believe that dividing Santa Cruz into either 6 or 7 districts will be a way to disempower the underprivileged members of our community, not providing them with the voice they deserve.
I wish we were voting on proportional representation and not re-districting.
The countries of Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom (Scottish and Welsh Parliaments) have some version of proportional representation. The states of Maine and Alaska in the U.S. have proportional representation. I have a list of 11 cities in
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the U.S. who have adopted proportional representation - including Cambridge, Mass., New York City, Minneapolis, MN and San Francisco. Wouldn’t it be great if Santa Cruz could join these visionary communities.
I hope you speak up for proportional representation, even as you are being forced to vote for something many of you know won’t achieve its stated goal.
Good luck and thank you.
Barbara Riverwoman
Ron Pomerantz
14.21 Proposed Charter
AmendmentCreating Six Districts and an At-Large, Directly Elected Mayor February 22, 2022 ?
14.22 Agenda
0102
03 Actions to Date
Analysis
Proposal
2 14.23
Actions to Date
May 26, 2020California Voting Rights Act Settlement - Resolution- Transition to district elections- By November 2022 general municipal electionNovember 23, 2021Council Ad Hoc Committee for Elections-related Issues- Committee formed- Elections-related issues:
• At-large, directly-elected Mayor; • Primary and/or general election schedule;• Ranked choice voting within potential Council districts; and • Other matters re: implementation of a by-district voting-based structure
3 14.24
Analysis
Significant Change – Districts
Opportunity
4 Seven
Districts,
CVRA process
Six
Districts,
at-large,
directly-elected
Mayor
14.25 Parallel Tracks
5 CVRA process with eventual ordinance for
one 7 district map and one 6 district map –
Prevailing map dependent on Charter Amendment ballot
results from June 7 election
Charter Amendment for 6 districts,
at-large, directly-elected Mayor –
Resolution by March 11 for June 7 ballot
14.26 Advantages
6 Choice – # of districts + at-large, directlyelected Mayor One Public Outreach Process
14.27 Charter Amendment Proposal
7 Provide for an at-large, directly-elected mayor; Divide the City into 6 districts; Specify updated rules on term limits, impacted by the Council’s change to an at-large, directly-elected mayor, and six council districts; Update the duties of Mayor; Update rules on Council vacancies; and Create a Two Round Election System (a.k.a. runoff elections) for the Mayor and Councilmembers, beginning with the 2024 election cycle.
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Ad Hoc Committee Comments
Questions?
14.29 Santa Cruz, CA
The National Community Survey
Report of Results
2021
Report by:
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15.1 About The NCS™
The National Community Survey™ (The NCS™) report is about the “livability” of Santa Cruz. A livable community is a place that is not simply habitable, but that is desirable. It is not only where people do live, but where they want to live. The survey was developed by the experts from National Research Center at Polco.
Great communities are partnerships of the government, private sector, community-based organizations and residents, all geographically connected. The NCS captures residents’ opinions considering ten central facets of a community:
• Economy
• Mobility
• Community Design
• Utilities
• Safety
• Natural Environment
• Parks and Recreation
• Health and Wellness
• Education, Arts, and Culture
• Inclusivity and Engagement
The report provides the opinions of a representative sample of 474 residents of the City of Santa Cruz collected from October 1st, 2021 to November 19th, 2021. The margin of error around any reported percentage is 4.5% for all respondents and the response rate for the 2021 survey was 18%. Survey results were weighted so that the demographic profile of respondents was representative of the demographic profile of adults in Santa Cruz.
How the results are reported
For the most part, the percentages presented in the following tabs represent the “percent positive.” Most commonly, the percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good, very safe/somewhat safe, etc.). On many of the questions in the survey respondents may answer “don’t know.” The proportion of respondents giving this reply is shown in the full set of responses included in the tab “Complete data.” However, these responses have been removed from the analyses presented in most of the tabs. In other words, the tables and graphs display the responses from respondents who had an opinion about a specific item.
Comparisons to benchmarks
NRC’s database of comparative resident opinion is comprised of resident perspectives gathered in surveys from over 600 communities whose residents evaluated the same kinds of topics on The National Community Survey. The comparison evaluations are from the most recent survey completed in each community in the last five years. NRC adds the latest results quickly upon survey completion, keeping the benchmark data fresh and relevant. The communities in the database represent a wide geographic and population range. In each tab, Santa Cruz's results are noted as being “higher” than the benchmark, “lower” than the benchmark, or “similar” to the benchmark, meaning that the average rating given by Santa Cruz residents is statistically similar to or different (greater or lesser) than the benchmark. Being rated as “higher” or “lower” than the benchmark means that Santa Cruz's average rating for a particular item was more than 10 points different than the benchmark. If a rating was “much higher” or “much lower,” then Santa Cruz's average rating was more than 20 points different when compared to the benchmark.
The benchmark comparisons throughout the report reflect Santa Cruz's comparisons to the custom subset of peer communities from the benchmark database; the comparisons to the entire database can be found separately in the "National Benchmarks" section of the report.
The survey was administered during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time of challenge for many local governments. While we provide comparisons to national benchmarks, it is important to note that much of the benchmark data was collected prior to the pandemic. This may impact how your City's 2021 ratings compare to other communities’ ratings from the past five years. 1 15.2
Methods
Selecting survey recipients
All households within the City of Santa Cruz were eligible to participate in the survey. A list of all households within the zip codes serving Santa Cruz was purchased from Go-Dog Direct based on updated listings from the United States Postal Service. Since some of the zip codes that serve the City of Santa Cruz households may also serve addresses that lie outside of the community, the exact geographic location of each housing unit was compared to community boundaries using the most current municipal boundary file. Addresses located outside of the City of Santa Cruz boundaries were removed from the list of potential households to survey. From that list, addresses were randomly selected as survey recipients, with multi-family housing units (defined as those with a unit number) sampled at a rate of 53 compared to single family housing units.
An individual within each household was selected using the birthday method. The birthday method selects a person within the household by asking the “person whose birthday has most recently passed” to complete the questionnaire. The underlying assumption in this method is that day of birth has no relationship to the way people respond to surveys. This instruction was contained in the introduction of the survey.
Conducting the survey
The 2,700 randomly selected households received mailings beginning on October 1st, 2021 and the survey remained open for seven weeks. For 1,200 households, the first mailing was a postcard inviting the household to participate in the survey. The next mailing contained a cover letter with instructions, the survey questionnaire, and a postage-paid return envelope. The final mailing contained a reminder letter, another survey, and a postage-paid return envelope. For the remaining 1, 500 households, the first mailing was a postcard inviting the household to participate, followed one week later by a reminder postcard. All mailings included a web link to give residents the opportunity to respond to the survey online. All follow-up mailings asked those who had not completed the survey to do so and those who had already done so to refrain from completing the survey again.
The survey was available in English and Spanish. All mailings contained paragraphs in both languages instructing participants on how to complete the survey in their preferred language.
Of the 2,700 households that received the invitations to participate, 474 completed the survey, providing an overall response rate of 18%. The response rate was calculated using AAPOR’s response rate #2* for mailed surveys of unnamed persons.
It is customary to describe the precision of estimates made from surveys by a “level of confidence” and accompanying “confidence interval” (or margin of error). A traditional level of confidence, and the one used here, is 95%. The 95% confidence interval can be any size and quantifies the sampling error or imprecision of the survey results because some residents’ opinions are relied on to estimate all residents’ opinions. The margin of error for the City of Santa Cruz survey is no greater than plus or minus 4.5 percentage points around any given percent reported for all respondents (474 completed surveys).
In addition to the randomly selected “probability sample” of households, a link to an online open participation survey was publicized by the City of Santa Cruz. The open participation survey was identical to the probability sample survey with one small update; it included a question about where they heard about the survey. The open participation survey was open to all city residents and became available on November 5th, 2021. The survey remained open for two weeks. The data presented in the following tabs exclude the open participation survey data, but a tab at the end provides the complete frequency of responses to questions by the open participation respondents.
Analyzing the data
Responses from mailed surveys were entered into an electronic dataset using a “key and verify” method, where all responses are entered twice and compared to each other. Any discrepancies were resolved in comparison to the original survey form. Range 2 15.3
The survey datasets were analyzed using all or some of a combination of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), R, Python, and Tableau. For the most part, the percentages presented in the reports represent the “percent positive.” The percent Unweighted Weighted Target*
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Analyzing the data
Responses from mailed surveys were entered into an electronic dataset using a “key and verify” method, where all responses are entered twice and compared to each other. Any discrepancies were resolved in comparison to the original survey form. Range checks as well as other forms of quality control were also performed. Responses from surveys completed on Polco were downloaded and merged with the mailed survey responses.
The demographics of the survey respondents were compared to those found in the 2010 Census and 2019 American Community Survey estimates for adults in the City of Santa Cruz. The primary objective of weighting survey data is to make the survey respondents reflective of the larger population of the community. The characteristics used for weighting were xxage, sex, race, Hispanic origin, housing type, and housing tenure. No adjustments were made for design effects. Weights were calculated using an iterative, multiplicative raking model known as the ANES Weighting Algorithm.* The results of the weighting scheme for the probability sample are presented in the following table.
NRC aligns demographic labels with those used by the U.S. Census for reporting purposes, when possible. Some categories (e.g., age, race/Hispanic origin, housing type, and length of residency) are combined into smaller subgroups. .
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The survey datasets were analyzed using all or some of a combination of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), R, Python, and Tableau. For the most part, the percentages presented in the reports represent the “percent positive.” The percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good, very safe/somewhat safe, essential/very important, etc.), or, in the case of resident behaviors/participation, the percent positive represents the proportion of respondents indicating “yes” or participating in an activity at least once a month.
On many of the questions in the survey respondents may answer “don’t know.” The proportion of respondents giving this reply is shown in the full set of responses included in the tab “Complete data”. However, these responses have been removed from the analyses presented in the reports. In other words, the tables and graphs display the responses from respondents who had an opinion about a specific item.
Contact
The City of Santa Cruz funded this research. Please contact Elizabeth Smith of the City of Santa Cruz at [email protected] if you have any questions about the survey.
Survey Validity
See the Polco Knowledge Base article on survey validity at https://info.polco.us/knowledge/statistical-vali * See AAPOR's Standard Definitions for more information at https://www.aapor.org/Publications-Media/AAPOR-Journals/Standard-Definitions.aspx * Pasek, J. (2010). ANES Weighting Algorithm. Retrieved from https://web.stanford.edu/group/iriss/cgi-bin/anesrake/resources/RakingDescription.pdf * Targets come from the 2010 Census and 2019 American Community Survey 4 15.5
Highlights
Safety is important to Santa Cruz residents, with services for unhoused residents an emergent need.
When asked to rate both the quality and importance of the overall feeling of safety in Santa Cruz, residents gave this facet of livability a relatively lower quality rating (40% excellent or good) and a relatively high importance rating (79% essential or very important), indicating that Safety is a focus area for the community. Ratings within this facet tended to be lower than the national and peer community benchmark comparisons: about two-thirds of residents reported feeling safe in the downtown/commercial area during the day, while 6 in 10 felt safe from violent crime and only about 4 in 10 felt safe from property crime. When evaluating Safety-related services, residents gave ratings to fire services, animal control, fire prevention and education, and emergency preparedness that were on par with those given in other peer communities, but assessments for ambulance/EMS services, police/Sheriff services, and crime prevention were lower than the peer benchmark averages.
In a custom question unique to Santa Cruz that gauged resident support for funding a variety of potential city projects, about 9 in 10 residents strongly or somewhat supported funding for mental health crisis response services, while more than 8 in 10 supported outreach and case management services for the unhoused and reliable services for the unhoused (such as hygiene services, storage, etc.).
In a different question that asked residents to rate the importance of addressing issues related to homelessness, more than 8 in 10 thought it was essential or very important for the City to partner with Santa Cruz County, nonprofits, and health care providers to assist people experiencing homelessness, while about three-quarters thought it was important for the City to create affordable housing opportunities, provide emergency shelter, offer outreach and case management services, and provide access to other services. Residents were least likely to rate increased enforcement of the City’s camping laws as important.
Mobility is also a community priority.
Survey respondents also gave relatively low quality ratings (40% excellent or good) and relatively high importance ratings (78% essential or very important) to the overall quality of the transportation system in Santa Cruz, suggesting that the facet of Mobility is another area of priority. Ratings for alternative transportation tended to be similar to those given in other peer communities. Roughly two-thirds of residents gave positive reviews to the ease of travel by bicycle and ease of walking in the city, and about one-quarter were pleased with the ease of travel by public transportation (all on par with the benchmarks). About 4 in 10 residents gave favorable marks to ease of public parking, street lighting, traffic signal timing, bus or transit services, sidewalk maintenance, and street repair, which were also similar to peer community averages. Further, Santa Cruz residents were more likely than those who lived elsewhere to have walked or biked instead of driving (84% in the past 12 months) or to have carpooled instead of driving alone (68%). However, ratings for street cleaning (47% excellent or good), ease of travel by car (43%), traffic enforcement (36%), and traffic flow on major streets (23%) were lower than the peer community averages. Thinking about their level of support for funding potential city projects, 9 in 10 residents supported maintaining the City’s streets, roads, sidewalks, and other public facilities, while 8 in 10 supported increasing sustainable transportation options such as bus and bikeshare.
The natural environment is a feature of Santa Cruz.
More than 8 in 10 residents gave positive ratings to the overall quality of the natural environment in Santa Cruz, which was higher than the national and peer community benchmark comparisons. Ratings for air quality (91% excellent or good), preservation of natural areas (77%), and water resources (72%) were also above peer community averages, and at least 7 in 10 respondents gave favorable marks to yard waste pick-up and Santa Cruz open space, ratings which were on par with those given elsewhere. Further, about 9 in 10 residents positively evaluated paths and walking trails, recreational opportunities, and fitness opportunities in the city, and these scores were also higher than the national and peer benchmarks. Residents also indicated their strong support for the City funding multiple projects related to the natural environment, including maintaining the City’s parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities (93% strongly or somewhat support), mitigating wildfire risk in open spaces and natural areas (92%), and addressing the impacts of climate change (89%).
The economy is a potential area of focus for the City, with affordability a particularly acute issue.
About 9 in 10 residents gave positive ratings to Santa Cruz as a place to visit, which was higher than the national and peer community benchmark comparisons. Ratings for other aspects of the facets of Economy tended to be similar to or lower than those given in other peer communities; those that were lower included economic development (31% excellent or good), the overall economic health of Santa Cruz (28%), and employment opportunities (27%). Affordability-related aspects also received below-average ratings: less than 1 in 10 survey respondents gave positive scores to the cost of living and the availability of affordable quality housing. When asked about their level of support for funding a variety of potential projects, nearly 9 in 10 indicated support for developing affordable housing for low and moderate income households as well as support for local businesses, while about 8 in 10 supported improving Downtown Santa Cruz, recruiting businesses and jobs to Santa Cruz, and job training programs. 5 15.6
* Comparison to the peer community benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.
Balancing performance and importance
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Overall quality of the transportation system
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Overall quality of the utility infrastructure
Overall feeling of safety
Overall quality of natural environment
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
Overall health and wellness opportunities
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Residents' connection and engagement with their community Much lower
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Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good)
Overall economic health
Overall quality of the transportation system
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Overall quality of the utility infrastructure
Overall feeling of safety
Overall quality of natural environment
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
Overall health and wellness opportunities
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar
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Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Santa Cruz community to focus on each of the following in the coming two years.
(% essential or very important)
Facets of livability
Resident perceptions of quality and importance for each of the facets of community livability provide an overview of community strengths and challenges that are useful for planning, budgeting and performance evaluation. The charts below show the proportion of residents who rated the community facets positively for quality and the priority (importance) placed on each. Also displayed is whether local ratings were lower, similar, or higher than communities across the country (the national benchmark).
vs.
benchmark*
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Balancing performance and importance
Every jurisdiction must balance limited resources while meeting resident needs and striving to optimize community livability. To this end, it is helpful to know what aspects of the community are most important to residents and which they perceive as being of higher or lower quality. It is especially helpful to know when a facet of livability is considered of high importance but rated as lower quality, as this should be a top priority to address.
To help guide City staff and officials with decisions on future resource allocation, resident ratings of the importance of services were compared to their ratings of the quality of these services. To identify the services perceived by residents to have relatively lower quality at the same time as relatively higher importance, all services were ranked from highest perceived quality to lowest perceived quality and from highest perceived importance to lowest perceived importance. Some services were in the top half of both lists (higher quality and higher importance); some were in the top half of one list but the bottom half of the other (higher quality and lower importance or lower quality and higher importance); and some services were in the bottom half of both lists.
Services receiving quality ratings of excellent or good by 53% or more of respondents were considered of “higher quality” and those with ratings lower than 53% were considered to be of “lower quality.” Services were classified as “more important” if they were rated as essential or very important by 74% or more of respondents. Services were rated as “less important” if they received a rating of less than 74%. This classification uses the median ratings for quality and importance to divide the services in half.
The quadrants in the figure below show which community facets were given higher or lower importance ratings (right-left) and which had higher or lower quality ratings (up-down). Facets of livability falling closer to a diagonal line from the lower left to the upper right are those where performance ratings are more commensurate with resident priorities. Facets scoring closest to the lower right hand corner of the matrix ( higher in importance and lower in quality) are those that may warrant further investigation to see if changes to their delivery are necessary to improve their performance. This is the key part of this chart on which to focus. Facets falling in the top left hand corner of the chart (lower in importance but higher in quality) are areas where performance may outscore resident priorities, and may be a consideration for lower resource allocation. 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
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The overall quality of life in Santa
Cruz
Quality of life
Measuring community livability starts with assessing the quality of life of those who live there, and ensuring that the community is attractive, accessible, and welcoming to all.
Santa Cruz as a place to live
The overall quality of life
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73%
63%
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Remain in Santa Cruz for the next five years
Recommend living in Santa Cruz to someone who asks
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60%
Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following. (% very or somewhat likely)
Overall image or reputation 52% Similar
Please rate each of the following in the Santa Cruz community. (% excellent or good)
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benchmark*
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Excellent
5%
Good
24%
Fair
33%
Poor
38%
Overall confidence in Santa Cruz
government
Governance
Strong local governments produce results that meet the needs of residents while making the best use of available resources, and are responsive to the present and future needs of the community as a whole.
Treating residents with respect
The job Santa Cruz government does at welcoming resident involvement Being honest
Treating all residents fairly
Being open and transparent to the public
Informing residents about issues facing the community
Generally acting in the best interest of the community
The value of services for the taxes paid to Santa Cruz
The overall direction that Santa Cruz is taking
Overall confidence in Santa Cruz government
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Lower
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Please rate the following categories of Santa Cruz government performance. (% excellent or good)
Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? (lld)
Overall customer service by Santa Cruz employees
Public information services
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70%
60%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good) vs.
benchmark*
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The City of Santa Cruz
The Federal Government
Lower
Similar
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36%
Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? (% excellent or good)
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Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
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19%
57%
17%
3%
3%
What impact, if any, do you think the
economy will have on your family income
in the next 6 months? Do you think the
impact will be:
Excellent
3%
Good
25%
Fair
42%
Poor
30%
Overall economic health of
Santa Cruz
Economy
Local governments work together with private
and nonprofit businesses, and with the
community at large, to foster sustainable
growth, create jobs, and promote a thriving
local economy.
Overall quality of business and service establishments
Variety of business and service establishments
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area
Shopping opportunities
Employment opportunities
Cost of living
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60%
46%
43%
42%
27%
5%
Please rate each of the following in the Santa Cruz community. (% excellent or good)
Santa Cruz as a place to visit
Santa Cruz as a place to work
Higher
Similar
89%
47%
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Economic development 31% Lower
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:
(%htiti)
Overall economic health 28% Much lower
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
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What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:
22% Similar
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be:
(% very or somewhat positive)
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Excellent
7%
Good
33%
Fair
36%
Poor
24%
Overall quality of the transportation
system in Santa Cruz
Mobility
The ease with which residents can move about their communities, whether for commuting, leisure, or recreation, plays a major role in the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in the community.
Ease of walking
Ease of travel by bicycle
Ease of travel by car
Ease of public parking
Ease of travel by public transportation
Traffic flow on major streets
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Lower
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Lower
70%
64%
43%
43%
26%
23%
Please also rate each of the following in the Santa Cruz community. (% excellent or good)
Walked or biked instead of driving
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone Used public transportation instead of driving
Much higher
Higher
Similar
84%
68%
25%
Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. (% yes)
Street lighting
Street cleaning
Traffic signal timing
Busortransitservices
Similar
Lower
Similar
48%
47%
45%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Overall quality of the transportation system 40% Lower
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
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Street cleaning
Traffic signal timing
Bus or transit services
Sidewalk maintenance
Traffic enforcement
Street repair
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36%
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4%
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38%
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19%
Overall design or layout of Santa Cruz's
residential and commercial areas
Community design
A well-designed community enhances the quality of life for its residents by encouraging smart land use and zoning, ensuring that affordable housing is accessible to all, and providing access to parks and other green spaces.
Public places where people want to spend time
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community Overall appearance
Well-designed neighborhoods
Overall quality of new development
Well-planned commercial growth
Well-planned residential growth
Variety of housing options
Availability of affordable quality housing
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Please also rate each of the following in the Santa Cruz community. (% excellent or good)
Your neighborhood as a place to live 73% Similar
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Code enforcement
Land use, planning and zoning
Similar
Lower
34%
28%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas 43% Lower Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
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Excellent
7%
Good
44%
Fair
38%
Poor
10%
Overall quality of the utility
infrastructure in Santa Cruz
Utilities
Services such as water, gas, electricity, and internet access play a vital role in ensuring the physical and economic health and well-being of the communities they serve.
Sewer services
Garbage collection
Drinking water
Storm water management
Utility billing
Power (electric and/or gas) utility
Affordable high-speed internet access
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Similar
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Lower
Similar
82%
80%
71%
71%
56%
54%
49%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure 52% Lower Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
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Excellent
5%
Good
35%
Fair
34%
Poor
26%
Overall feeling of safety in Santa
Cruz
Safety
Public safety is often the most important task facing local governments. All residents should feel safe and secure in their neighborhoods and in the greater community, and providing robust safety-related services is essential to residents' quality of life.
Fire services
Ambulance or emergency medical services
Animal control
Fire prevention and education
Emergency preparedness
Police/Sheriff services
Crime prevention
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Lower
Similar
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Similar
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75%
71%
70%
62%
46%
30%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Overall feeling of safety 40% Much lower
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good)
In your neighborhood during the day
In Santa Cruz's downtown/commercial area during the day From violent crime
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster
From property crime
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Lower
Lower
Lower
Much lower
87%
66%
60%
54%
37%
Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel:
(% very or somewhat safe)
vs.
benchmark*
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Excellent
52% Good
34%
Fair
12%
Poor
2%
Overall quality of natural
environment in Santa Cruz
Natural environment
The natural environment plays a vital role in the health and well-being of residents. The natural spaces in which residents live and experience their communities has a direct and profound effect on quality of life.
Yard waste pick-up
Preservation of natural areas
Santa Cruz open space
Recycling
Similar
Higher
Similar
Similar
78%
77%
77%
62%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Air quality
Water resources
Cleanliness
Higher
Higher
Much lower
91%
72%
35%
Please also rate each of the following in the Santa Cruz community. (% excellent or good)
Overall quality of natural environment 86% Higher
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
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Excellent
37%
Good
45%
Fair
14%
Poor
5%
Overall quality of the parks and
recreation opportunities Parks and recreation
"There are no communities that pride themselves on their quality of life, promote themselves as a desirable location for businesses to relocate, or maintain that they are environmental stewards of their natural resources, without such communities having a robust, active system of parks and recreation programs for public use and enjoyment."
- National Recreation and Park Association
Recreation programs or classes
City parks
Recreation centers or facilities
Similar
Similar
Similar
75%
67%
60%
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Recreational opportunities
Fitness opportunities
Availability of paths and walking trails
Much higher
Higher
Higher
90%
85%
85%
Please also rate each of the following in the Santa Cruz community. (% excellent or good)
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities 82% Similar Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs.
benchmark*
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Excellent
29%
Good
48%
Fair
17%
Poor
6%
Overall health and wellness
opportunities in Santa Cruz
Health and wellness
The characteristics of and amenities available in the communities in which people live has a direct impact on the health and wellness of residents, and thus, on their quality of life overall.
Health services 56% Similar
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Please rate your overall health. 75% Similar
Please rate your overall health.
(% excellent or very good)
Availability of affordable quality food
Availability of preventive health services
Availability of affordable quality health care
Availability of affordable quality mental health care
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
57%
52%
43%
29%
Please also rate each of the following in the Santa Cruz community. (% excellent or good)
Overall health and wellness opportunities 77% Similar
Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs.
benchmark*
20 15.21
* Comparison to the peer community benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.
Excellent
30%
Good
39%
Fair
26%
Poor
4%
Overall opportunities for education,
culture and the arts
Education, arts, and culture
Participation in the arts, in educational opportunities, and in cultural activities is linked to increased civic engagement, greater social tolerance, and enhanced enjoyment of the local community.
Public library services 80% Similar
Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Community support for the arts
Adult educational opportunities
Opportunities to attend special events and festivals
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities
K-12 education
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool
Higher
Higher
Similar
Higher
Similar
Similar
75%
74%
71%
70%
64%
40%
Please also rate each of the following in the Santa Cruz community. (% excellent or good)
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts 69% Higher Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good) vs.
benchmark*
21 15.22
Excellent
14%
Good
40%
Fair
32%
Poor
14%
Residents' connection and engagement
with their community
Inclusivity and engagement
Inclusivity refers to a cultural and environmental feeling of belonging; residents who feel invited to participate within their communities feel more included, involved, and engaged than those who do not.
Sense of community
Santa Cruz as a place to retire
Santa Cruz as a place to raise children
Similar
Similar
Lower
54%
54%
50%
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Santa Cruz. (% excellent or good)
Residents' connection and engagement with their community 54% Similar Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Santa Cruz as a whole. (% excellent or good)
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds
Making all residents feel welcome
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds
Taking care of vulnerable residents
Lower
Lower
Much lower
Much lower
48%
45%
31%
24%
Please rate the job you feel the Santa Cruz community does at each of the following. (% excellent or good)
Opportunities to volunteer
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities Opportunities to participate in community matters
Neighborliness of residents
Opennessandacceptanceofthecommunitytowardpeopleofdiverse Similar
Similar
Similar
85%
66%
66%
Please also rate each of the following in the Santa Cruz community. (% excellent or good)
vs.
benchmark*
22 15.23
* Comparison to the peer community benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank. pppp
Opportunities to participate in community matters
Neighborliness of residents
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds
Sense of civic/community pride
Similar
Similar
Similar
62%
56%
54%
23 15.24
Voted in your most recent local election
Contacted the City of Santa Cruz for help or information Volunteered your time to some group/activity
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate Watched a local public meeting
Contacted Santa Cruz elected officials to express your opinion Attended a local public meeting
Similar
Higher
Higher
Higher
Similar
Similar
Similar
82%
57%
47%
36%
34%
25%
21%
Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. (% yes)
* Comparison to the peer community benchmark is shown. If no comparison is available, this is left blank.
Use or check email
Access the internet from your home
Access the internet from your cell phone
Visit social media sites
Shop online
Share your opinions online
Similar
Similar
Similar
Similar
Lower
Similar
99%
99%
96%
83%
48%
37%
In general, how many times do you:
(% a few times a week or more)
Residents' participation levels
vs...
24 15.25
Please indicate to what extent
you would support or oppose the
City funding each of the following
items, even if it involved raising
taxes or fees?
Addressing the impacts of climate change
Increasing the City's assured water supply
Reliable services for the unhoused, such as hygiene services, storage, clean-up, and other services
Outreach and case management services for the unhoused
Developing affordable housing for low and moderate income households
Mitigating the risk of wildfires in our open space and natural areas Maintaining the City's streets, roads, sidewalks and other public facilities
Maintaining our parks, open spaces and recreational facilities Funding for arts programs
Mental health crisis response services
Ensuring the City's financial stability during downturns Recruiting businesses and jobs to Santa Cruz
Improving Downtown Santa Cruz
Increasing police resources to control crime
Increasing sustainable transportation options (e.g., bus, bikeshare) Job training programs
Support for local businesses
Improving communication and community engagement
Please rate how important, if at
all, each of the following are for
the City of Santa Cruz to focus on
to help address the impacts of
and assist people experiencing
homelessness:
Create affordable housing opportunities
Provide emergency shelter
Offer outreach and case management services
Provide access to hygiene services, storage, clean-up, and other services
PartnerwithSantaCruzCounty,non-profits,andhealthcare
84%
88%
77%
81%
55%
81%
78%
84%
92%
75%
93%
92%
92%
86%
85%
83%
95%
89%
84%
73%
78%
77%
77%
Custom questions
Below are the results of each custom question on the survey. The percentage of positive responses (Strongly/somewhat support, Essential/very important) is shown.
% positive
25 15.26
pp
and assist people experiencing
homelessness:
Offer outreach and case management services
Provide access to hygiene services, storage, clean-up, and other services
Partner with Santa Cruz County, non-profits, and health care providers that provide services to people experiencing homelessness Increase enforcement of the City's time, place and manner laws for camping
60%
84%
73%
26 15.27
% positive
RankNumber ofcommunitiesPercentile
Please rate each of the
following aspects of
quality of life in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz as a place to live Similar
Your neighborhood as a place to live Similar
Santa Cruz as a place to raise children Much lower
Santa Cruz as a place to work Lower
Santa Cruz as a place to visit Higher
Santa Cruz as a place to retire Similar
The overall quality of life Lower
Sense of community Similar
Please rate each of the
following characteristics
as they relate to Santa
Cruz as a whole.
Overall economic health Much lower
Overall quality of the transportation system Lower
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Lower Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Lower
Overall feeling of safety Much lower
Overall quality of natural environment Higher
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities Similar Overall health and wellness opportunities Similar
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Similar Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar Please indicate how likely
or unlikely you are to do
each of the following.
Recommend living in Santa Cruz to someone who asks Much lower Remain in Santa Cruz for the next five years Lower
Please rate how safe or
unsafe you feel:
In your neighborhood during the day Similar
In Santa Cruz's downtown/commercial area during the day Lower From property crime Much lower
73% 309 383 19
73% 249 315 21
50% 353 384 8
47% 292 367 20
89% 39 309 87
54% 273 369 26
63% 358 425 15
54% 260 317 18
28% 278 290 4
40% 95 116 18
43% 257 284 9
52% 97 113 15
40% 354 365 3
86% 44 294 85
82% 61 118 49
77% 107 285 62
69% 97 288 66
54% 75 114 35
60% 287 301 4
67% 285 294 3
87% 294 350 16
66% 304 326 7
National benchmark tables
This table contains the comparisons of Santa Cruz's results to those from other communities. The first column shows the comparison of Santa Cruz's rating to the benchmark. Santa Cruz's results are noted as being “higher”, “lower” or “similar” to the benchmark, meaning that the average rating given by Santa Cruz residents is statistically similar to or different than the benchmark. The second column is Santa Cruz's “percent positive.” Most commonly, the percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good). The third column is the rank assigned to Santa Cruz's rating among communities where a similar question was asked. The fourth column is the number of communities that asked a similar question.
The fifth column shows the percentile for Santa Cruz's result -- that is what percent of surveyed communities had a lower rating than Santa Cruz.
27 15.28
Please rate how safe or
unsafe you feel:
In Santa Cruz's downtown/commercial area during the day Lower From property crime Much lower
From violent crime Lower
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster Much lower
Please rate the job you feel
the Santa Cruz community
does at each of the
following.
Making all residents feel welcome Lower
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds Much lower
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds Lower Taking care of vulnerable residents Much lower
Please rate each of the
following in the Santa Cruz
community.
Overall quality of business and service establishments Similar Variety of business and service establishments Lower
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area Similar
Employment opportunities Lower
Shopping opportunities Similar
Cost of living Much lower
Overall image or reputation Lower
Please also rate each of the
following in the Santa Cruz
community.
Traffic flow on major streets Lower
Ease of public parking Similar
Ease of travel by car Lower
Ease of travel by public transportation Similar
Ease of travel by bicycle Similar
Ease of walking Similar
Well-planned residential growth Much lower
Well-planned commercial growth Lower
Well-designed neighborhoods Lower
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community Lower Public places where people want to spend time Similar
Variety of housing options Much lower
Availability of affordable quality housing Much lower
Overall quality of new development Much lower
Overall appearance Lower
Cleanliness Much lower
Water resources Similar
Air quality Higher
37% 122 124 2
60% 115 124 6
54% 110 112 2
45% 116 118 2
31% 116 116 0
48% 114 116 2
24% 113 114 1
60% 201 292 31
46% 95 113 16
43% 183 275 33
27% 266 321 17
42% 212 307 31
5% 285 286 0
52% 293 362 19
23% 316 339 7
43% 200 262 24
43% 291 317 8
26% 166 269 38
64% 100 319 68
70% 131 319 59
19% 116 116 0
23% 112 116 4
31% 108 114 6
48% 101 112 10
57% 206 280 26
14% 291 296 2
5% 319 320 0
24% 307 314 2
45% 322 351 8
35% 317 321 1
72% 32 103 69
28 15.29
Please also rate each of the
following in the Santa Cruz
community.
Water resources Similar
Air quality Higher
Availability of paths and walking trails Higher
Fitness opportunities Higher
Recreational opportunities Higher
Availability of affordable quality food Similar
Availability of affordable quality health care Lower
Availability of preventive health services Similar
Availability of affordable quality mental health care Lower Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities Similar Community support for the arts Higher
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool Similar K-12 education Similar
Adult educational opportunities Similar
Sense of civic/community pride Similar
Neighborliness of residents Similar
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities Similar Opportunities to attend special events and festivals Similar Opportunities to volunteer Similar
Opportunities to participate in community matters Similar Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse .. Similar Please indicate whether or
not you have done each of
the following in the last 12
months.
Contacted the City of Santa Cruz for help or information Higher Contacted Santa Cruz elected officials to express your opinion Similar Attended a local public meeting Similar
Watched a local public meeting Similar
Volunteered your time to some group/activity Higher
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate Higher Voted in your most recent local election Similar
Used public transportation instead of driving Similar
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone Much higher
Walked or biked instead of driving Much
higher
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in Santa Cruz.
Public information services Similar
Economic development Lower
91% 33 275 88
85% 55 324 83
85% 24 276 91
90% 10 307 97
57% 211 271 22
43% 236 284 17
52% 205 267 23
29% 230 266 13
70% 87 304 71
75% 19 113 84
40% 199 281 29
64% 205 287 28
74% 60 273 78
54% 85 113 25
62% 192 280 31
66% 121 286 58
71% 144 293 51
85% 42 284 85
66% 176 288 39
56% 223 312 28
57% 37 341 89
25% 32 281 88
21% 118 281 58
34% 44 260 83
47% 49 286 83
36% 14 270 95
82% 43 115 63
25% 73 251 71
68% 2 276 99
84% 14 279 95
60% 238 306 22
29 15.30
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in Santa Cruz.
Public information services Similar
Economic development Lower
Traffic enforcement Lower
Traffic signal timing Similar
Street repair Similar
Street cleaning Lower
Street lighting Similar
Sidewalk maintenance Lower
Bus or transit services Similar
Land use, planning and zoning Lower
Code enforcement Lower
Affordable high-speed internet access Similar
Garbage collection Similar
Drinking water Similar
Sewer services Similar
Storm water management Similar
Power (electric and/or gas) utility Lower
Utility billing Similar
Police/Sheriff services Much lower
Crime prevention Much lower
Animal control Similar
Ambulance or emergency medical services Lower
Fire services Similar
Fire prevention and education Similar
Emergency preparedness Similar
Preservation of natural areas Higher
Santa Cruz open space Similar
Recycling Similar
Yard waste pick-up Similar
City parks Lower
Recreation programs or classes Similar
Recreation centers or facilities Similar
Health services Similar
31% 273 297 8
36% 357 366 2
45% 226 287 21
36% 275 366 25
47% 267 308 13
48% 277 348 20
37% 267 313 15
45% 155 261 40
28% 296 309 4
34% 315 366 14
49% 70 110 37
80% 240 342 30
71% 159 308 48
82% 152 311 51
71% 172 334 48
54% 224 227 1
56% 236 263 10
46% 411 417 1
30% 357 365 2
71% 165 328 50
75% 310 326 5
87% 295 359 18
70% 252 298 15
62% 224 298 25
77% 37 278 87
77% 58 267 78
62% 286 345 17
78% 169 291 42
67% 276 324 15
75% 154 319 52
60% 216 292 26
30 15.31
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in Santa Cruz.
Recreation centers or facilities Similar
Health services Similar
Public library services Similar
Overall customer service by Santa Cruz employees Similar Please rate the following
categories of Santa Cruz
government performance.
The value of services for the taxes paid to Santa Cruz Lower The overall direction that Santa Cruz is taking Much lower The job Santa Cruz government does at welcoming resident involveme.. Lower Overall confidence in Santa Cruz government Lower
Generally acting in the best interest of the community Lower Being honest Lower
Being open and transparent to the public Lower
Informing residents about issues facing the community Lower Treating all residents fairly Lower
Treating residents with respect Lower
Overall, how would you
rate the quality of the
services provided by each ..
The City of Santa Cruz Lower
The Federal Government Similar
Please rate how important,
if at all, you think it is for
the Santa Cruz community
to focus on each of the
following in the coming
two years.
Overall economic health Similar
Overall quality of the transportation system Similar
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Similar Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Lower
Overall feeling of safety Lower
Overall quality of natural environment Similar
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities Similar Overall health and wellness opportunities Similar
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Lower Residents' connection and engagement with their community Lower In general, how many times
do you:
Access the internet from your home Similar
Access the internet from your cell phone Similar
Visit social media sites Similar
Use or check email Similar
Share your opinions online Similar
Shop online Similar
Please rate your overall health. Similar
56% 210 258 18
80% 267 332 19
70% 294 380 22
35% 357 387 7
30% 326 334 2
41% 288 328 12
29% 277 289 4
37% 276 292 5
41% 251 283 11
39% 105 115 9
37% 108 122 12
39% 267 289 7
47% 106 113 7
49% 357 383 7
36% 211 273 23
85% 241 267 9
78% 20 112 83
68% 231 267 13
77% 102 111 9
79% 241 267 9
81% 55 267 79
71% 100 112 11
67% 218 267 18
64% 243 267 9
57% 264 267 1
99% 6 112 95
96% 15 112 87
83% 27 111 76
99% 1 112 100
37% 17 112 85
48% 91 112 19
31 15.32
In general, how many times
do you: Shop online Similar
Please rate your overall health. Similar
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family.. Similar 75% 21 273 92
22% 231 276 16
32 15.33
% positive
RankNumber ofcommunitiesPercentile
Please rate each of the
following aspects of
quality of life in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz as a place to live Similar
Your neighborhood as a place to live Similar
Santa Cruz as a place to raise children Lower
Santa Cruz as a place to work Similar
Santa Cruz as a place to visit Higher
Santa Cruz as a place to retire Similar
The overall quality of life Similar
Sense of community Similar
Please rate each of the
following characteristics
as they relate to Santa
Cruz as a whole.
Overall economic health Much lower
Overall quality of the transportation system Lower
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Lower Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Lower
Overall feeling of safety Much lower
Overall quality of natural environment Higher
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities Similar Overall health and wellness opportunities Similar
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Higher Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar Please indicate how likely
or unlikely you are to do
each of the following.
Recommend living in Santa Cruz to someone who asks Much lower Remain in Santa Cruz for the next five years Lower
Please rate how safe or
unsafe you feel:
In your neighborhood during the day Similar
In Santa Cruz's downtown/commercial area during the day Lower From property crime Much lower
73% 40 53 26
73% 35 46 26
50% 47 52 11
47% 36 50 30
89% 9 45 82
54% 31 49 38
63% 52 65 21
54% 35 48 29
28% 40 43 9
40% 17 21 23
43% 37 43 16
52% 17 21 23
40% 44 48 10
86% 8 43 83
82% 8 21 66
77% 12 43 74
69% 8 43 83
54% 12 22 50
60% 40 44 11
67% 41 43 6
87% 37 48 25
66% 36 43 18
Custom benchmark tables
This table contains the comparisons of Santa Cruz's results to those from other communities selected by City staff for having characteristics similar to those of Santa Cruz. The first column shows the comparison of Santa Cruz's rating to the benchmark. Santa Cruz's results are noted as being “higher”, “lower” or “similar” to the benchmark, meaning that the average rating given by Santa Cruz residents is statistically similar to or different than the benchmark. The second column is Santa Cruz's “percent positive.” Most commonly, the percent positive is the combination of the top two most positive response options (i.e., excellent/good). The third column is the rank assigned to Santa Cruz's rating among communities where a similar question was asked. The fourth column is the number of communities that asked a similar question. The fifth column shows the percentile for Santa Cruz's result -- that is what percent of surveyed communities had a lower rating than Santa Cruz. 33 15.34
Please rate how safe or
unsafe you feel:
In Santa Cruz's downtown/commercial area during the day Lower From property crime Much lower
From violent crime Lower
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster Lower
Please rate the job you feel
the Santa Cruz community
does at each of the
following.
Making all residents feel welcome Lower
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds Much lower
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds Lower Taking care of vulnerable residents Much lower
Please rate each of the
following in the Santa Cruz
community.
Overall quality of business and service establishments Similar Variety of business and service establishments Similar
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area Similar
Employment opportunities Similar
Shopping opportunities Similar
Cost of living Much lower
Overall image or reputation Similar
Please also rate each of the
following in the Santa Cruz
community.
Traffic flow on major streets Lower
Ease of public parking Similar
Ease of travel by car Lower
Ease of travel by public transportation Similar
Ease of travel by bicycle Similar
Ease of walking Similar
Well-planned residential growth Much lower
Well-planned commercial growth Lower
Well-designed neighborhoods Lower
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community Similar Public places where people want to spend time Similar
Variety of housing options Much lower
Availability of affordable quality housing Much lower
Overall quality of new development Lower
Overall appearance Lower
Cleanliness Much lower
Water resources Higher
Air quality Higher
37% 19 20 10
60% 16 20 25
54% 21 21 4
45% 20 22 13
31% 22 22 4
48% 21 22 9
24% 21 22 9
60% 26 43 41
46% 18 22 22
43% 25 41 41
27% 33 48 33
42% 28 46 41
5% 42 43 4
52% 35 50 32
23% 42 46 10
43% 32 41 24
43% 42 45 8
26% 32 42 26
64% 15 45 68
70% 18 45 62
19% 21 21 4
23% 19 21 14
31% 17 21 23
48% 17 21 23
57% 25 43 44
14% 42 45 8
5% 47 47 2
24% 43 44 4
45% 40 47 17
35% 39 42 9
72% 4 19 84
34 15.35
Please also rate each of the
following in the Santa Cruz
community.
Water resources Higher
Air quality Higher
Availability of paths and walking trails Higher
Fitness opportunities Higher
Recreational opportunities Much higher
Availability of affordable quality food Similar
Availability of affordable quality health care Similar
Availability of preventive health services Similar
Availability of affordable quality mental health care Similar Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities Higher Community support for the arts Higher
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool Similar K-12 education Similar
Adult educational opportunities Higher
Sense of civic/community pride Similar
Neighborliness of residents Similar
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities Similar Opportunities to attend special events and festivals Similar Opportunities to volunteer Similar
Opportunities to participate in community matters Similar Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse .. Similar Please indicate whether or
not you have done each of
the following in the last 12
months.
Contacted the City of Santa Cruz for help or information Higher Contacted Santa Cruz elected officials to express your opinion Similar Attended a local public meeting Similar
Watched a local public meeting Similar
Volunteered your time to some group/activity Higher
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause, or candidate Higher Voted in your most recent local election Similar
Used public transportation instead of driving Similar
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone Higher Walked or biked instead of driving Much higher
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in Santa Cruz.
Public information services Similar
Economic development Lower
91% 5 43 90
85% 7 45 86
85% 4 43 93
90% 2 47 97
57% 29 43 34
43% 34 43 23
52% 28 42 35
29% 32 41 24
70% 12 45 75
75% 3 21 90
40% 24 41 43
64% 27 41 36
74% 9 44 81
54% 12 21 47
62% 26 43 41
66% 15 44 68
71% 18 42 59
85% 6 44 88
66% 25 44 45
56% 31 45 33
57% 2 49 97
25% 8 43 83
21% 21 43 53
34% 10 41 78
47% 5 43 90
36% 2 43 97
82% 11 22 54
25% 22 42 50
68% 1 43 100
84% 5 43 90
60% 31 43 30
35 15.36
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in Santa Cruz.
Public information services Similar
Economic development Lower
Traffic enforcement Lower
Traffic signal timing Similar
Street repair Similar
Street cleaning Lower
Street lighting Similar
Sidewalk maintenance Similar
Bus or transit services Similar
Land use, planning and zoning Lower
Code enforcement Similar
Affordable high-speed internet access Similar
Garbage collection Similar
Drinking water Similar
Sewer services Similar
Storm water management Similar
Power (electric and/or gas) utility Lower
Utility billing Similar
Police/Sheriff services Much lower
Crime prevention Much lower
Animal control Similar
Ambulance or emergency medical services Lower
Fire services Similar
Fire prevention and education Similar
Emergency preparedness Similar
Preservation of natural areas Higher
Santa Cruz open space Similar
Recycling Similar
Yard waste pick-up Similar
City parks Similar
Recreation programs or classes Similar
Recreation centers or facilities Similar
Health services Similar
31% 41 46 13
36% 46 49 8
45% 29 41 31
36% 35 54 37
47% 39 47 19
48% 33 44 27
37% 37 47 23
45% 34 44 25
28% 43 48 12
34% 38 49 24
49% 10 22 59
80% 36 48 27
71% 24 44 47
82% 22 45 53
71% 24 48 52
54% 35 37 8
56% 32 40 22
46% 54 59 10
30% 46 49 8
71% 21 44 54
75% 40 44 11
87% 37 47 23
70% 31 42 28
62% 23 47 53
77% 8 43 83
77% 12 42 73
62% 33 45 28
78% 30 41 29
67% 32 45 31
75% 20 49 61
60% 29 44 36
36 15.37
Please rate the quality of
each of the following
services in Santa Cruz.
Recreation centers or facilities Similar
Health services Similar
Public library services Similar
Overall customer service by Santa Cruz employees Similar Please rate the following
categories of Santa Cruz
government performance.
The value of services for the taxes paid to Santa Cruz Similar The overall direction that Santa Cruz is taking Lower
The job Santa Cruz government does at welcoming resident involveme.. Similar Overall confidence in Santa Cruz government Lower
Generally acting in the best interest of the community Lower Being honest Lower
Being open and transparent to the public Similar
Informing residents about issues facing the community Similar Treating all residents fairly Lower
Treating residents with respect Lower
Overall, how would you
rate the quality of the
services provided by each ..
The City of Santa Cruz Lower
The Federal Government Similar
Please rate how important,
if at all, you think it is for
the Santa Cruz community
to focus on each of the
following in the coming
two years.
Overall economic health Similar
Overall quality of the transportation system Similar
Overall design or layout of residential and commercial areas Similar Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Similar
Overall feeling of safety Similar
Overall quality of natural environment Similar
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities Similar Overall health and wellness opportunities Similar
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts Similar Residents' connection and engagement with their community Similar In general, how many times
do you:
Access the internet from your home Similar
Access the internet from your cell phone Similar
Visit social media sites Similar
Use or check email Similar
Share your opinions online Similar
Shop online Lower
Please rate your overall health. Similar
56% 26 39 35
80% 38 52 28
70% 34 47 29
35% 40 47 17
30% 44 47 8
41% 38 46 19
29% 40 43 9
37% 38 42 11
41% 35 41 17
39% 17 22 27
37% 17 22 27
39% 38 43 13
47% 18 22 22
49% 49 55 12
36% 26 42 40
85% 36 42 16
78% 5 21 80
68% 37 42 14
77% 17 21 23
79% 38 42 11
81% 7 42 85
71% 18 21 19
67% 33 42 23
64% 37 42 14
57% 41 42 4
99% 2 21 95
96% 1 21 100
83% 4 21 85
99% 1 21 100
37% 4 21 85
48% 20 21 9
37 15.38
In general, how many times
do you: Shop online Lower
Please rate your overall health. Similar
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family.. Similar 75% 4 43 93
22% 35 43 20
38 15.39
Please rate each of the following
aspects of quality of life in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz as a place to live Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Your neighborhood as a place to live Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz as a place to raise children Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz as a place to work Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz as a place to visit Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz as a place to retire Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The overall quality of life Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
8%
19%
44%
29%
4%
23%
42%
31%
17%
32%
34%
16%
18%
35%
32%
15%
3%
8%
39%
50%
20%
26%
31%
23%
10%
26%
45%
19%
Complete set of frequencies
This dashboard contains a complete set of responses to each question on the survey. By default, "Don't know" responses are excluded, but may be added to the table using the response filter to the right. When a table for a question that only permitted a single response does not total to exactly 100%, it is due to the common practice of percentages being rounded to the nearest whole number. 39 15.40
Please rate each of the following
aspects of quality of life in Santa Cruz.
The overall quality of life Poor
Sense of community Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to Santa
Cruz as a whole.
Overall economic health Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of the transportation system Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall design or layout of residential and
commercial areas
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Overall feeling of safety Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of natural environment Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
17%
28%
42%
12%
30%
42%
25%
3%
24%
36%
33%
7%
19%
38%
39%
4%
10%
38%
44%
7%
26%
34%
35%
5%
2%
12%
34%
52%
14%
45%
37%
40 15.41
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to Santa
Cruz as a whole.
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities
Fair
Poor
Overall health and wellness opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and
the arts
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Residents' connection and engagement with their
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please indicate how likely or unlikely
you are to do each of the following.
Recommend living in Santa Cruz to someone who
asks
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Remain in Santa Cruz for the next five years Very likely Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Please rate how safe or unsafe you
feel:
In your neighborhood during the day Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
In Santa Cruz's downtown/commercial area
during the day
Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
Very safe
5%
6%
17%
48%
29%
4%
26%
39%
30%
14%
32%
40%
14%
17%
23%
36%
25%
16%
16%
21%
46%
0%
4%
8%
33%
55%
6%
13%
15%
30%
36%
41 15.42
Please rate how safe or unsafe you
feel:
In Santa Cruz's downtown/commercial area
during the day Very unsafe
From property crime Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From violent crime Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
Please rate the job you feel the Santa
Cruz community does at each of the
following.
Making all residents feel welcome Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse
backgrounds
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Taking care of vulnerable residents Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
19%
34%
10%
28%
8%
7%
17%
15%
37%
23%
8%
16%
22%
37%
17%
21%
33%
37%
9%
41%
28%
25%
6%
24%
28%
36%
12%
46%
30%
21%
2%
42 15.43
Please rate the job you feel the Santa
Cruz community does at each of the
following. Taking care of vulnerable residents Poor
Please rate each of the following in
the Santa Cruz community.
Overall quality of business and service
establishments
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Variety of business and service establishments Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Employment opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Shopping opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cost of living Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall image or reputation Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Traffic flow on major streets Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
6%
34%
49%
11%
17%
37%
38%
8%
17%
40%
36%
7%
35%
38%
20%
6%
20%
37%
31%
12%
80%
16%
4%
0%
13%
36%
40%
11%
38%
22%
2%
43 15.44
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Traffic flow on major streets
Fair
Poor
Ease of public parking Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by car Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by public transportation Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by bicycle Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of walking Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-planned residential growth Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-planned commercial growth Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-designed neighborhoods Excellent
Good
Fair
39%
22%
35%
32%
11%
17%
40%
37%
7%
26%
48%
22%
4%
12%
24%
45%
19%
6%
24%
46%
24%
55%
26%
17%
1%
41%
36%
19%
4%
27%
5%
44 15.45
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Well-designed neighborhoods
Good
Fair
Poor
Preservation of the historical or cultural character
of the community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Public places where people want to spend time Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Variety of housing options Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality housing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of new development Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall appearance Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cleanliness Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Water resources Excellent
Good
20%
49%
21%
31%
34%
13%
14%
29%
45%
12%
63%
23%
11%
3%
84%
10%
5%
0%
41%
35%
22%
2%
16%
40%
37%
8%
38%
27%
31%
5%
33%
45 15.46
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Water resources
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Air quality Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of paths and walking trails Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fitness opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreational opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality food Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality health care Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of preventive health services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
8%
20%
39%
1%
8%
44%
47%
3%
13%
42%
43%
2%
13%
38%
47%
2%
8%
37%
53%
9%
34%
42%
15%
19%
38%
31%
12%
16%
32%
39%
13%
46 15.47
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Availability of preventive health services Poor
Availability of affordable quality mental health
care
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music
activities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Community support for the arts Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality
childcare/preschool
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
K-12 education Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Adult educational opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sense of civic/community pride Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Neighborliness of residents Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
39%
32%
23%
6%
8%
22%
47%
23%
5%
20%
46%
29%
25%
35%
30%
10%
7%
29%
54%
10%
6%
20%
56%
18%
13%
32%
41%
14%
25%
50%
13%
47 15.48
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Neighborliness of residents
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to participate in social events and
activities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to attend special events and
festivals
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to volunteer Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to participate in community
matters
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Openness and acceptance of the community
toward people of diverse backgrounds
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in the
last 12 months.
Contacted the City of Santa Cruz for help or
information
No
Yes
Contacted Santa Cruz elected officials to express
your opinion
No
Yes
Attended a local public meeting No
Yes
Watched a local public meeting No
Yes
Volunteered your time to some group/activity No
Yes
No
12%
8%
26%
50%
16%
10%
19%
54%
17%
5%
10%
56%
29%
15%
19%
50%
16%
16%
28%
42%
14%
57%
43%
25%
75%
21%
79%
33%
67%
46%
54%
48 15.49
Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in the
last 12 months.
Volunteered your time to some group/activity Yes
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause,
or candidate
No
Yes
Voted in your most recent local election No
Yes
Used public transportation instead of driving No
Yes
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of
driving alone
No
Yes
Walked or biked instead of driving No
Yes
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Public information services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Economic development Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Traffic enforcement Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Traffic signal timing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street repair Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street cleaning Excellent
Good
36%
64%
82%
18%
25%
75%
68%
32%
84%
16%
8%
31%
51%
10%
28%
41%
27%
4%
27%
37%
29%
7%
20%
34%
39%
6%
29%
36%
33%
3%
10%
49 15.50
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Street cleaning
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street lighting Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sidewalk maintenance Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Bus or transit services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Land use, planning and zoning Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Code enforcement Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Affordable high-speed internet access Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Garbage collection Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
22%
32%
37%
16%
37%
38%
10%
22%
41%
30%
7%
21%
35%
38%
7%
41%
31%
27%
1%
33%
34%
32%
2%
25%
26%
33%
17%
6%
14%
49%
31%
50 15.51
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Garbage collection Poor
Drinking water Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sewer services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Storm water management Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Power (electric and/or gas) utility Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Utility billing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Police/Sheriff services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Crime prevention Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Animal control Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
8%
21%
43%
28%
4%
14%
56%
26%
8%
21%
55%
16%
18%
28%
42%
12%
11%
32%
44%
12%
24%
30%
35%
11%
35%
36%
27%
2%
22%
57%
13%
51 15.52
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Animal control
Fair
Poor
Ambulance or emergency medical services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fire services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fire prevention and education Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Emergency preparedness Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Preservation of natural areas Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz open space Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recycling Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Yard waste pick-up Excellent
Good
Fair
7%
5%
20%
57%
19%
3%
10%
53%
34%
16%
14%
47%
23%
17%
21%
50%
12%
7%
17%
45%
32%
8%
15%
50%
27%
14%
23%
43%
19%
54%
24%
52 15.53
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Yard waste pick-up
Good
Fair
Poor
City parks Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreation programs or classes Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreation centers or facilities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Health services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Public library services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall customer service by Santa Cruz employees Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate the following categories
of Santa Cruz government
performance.
The value of services for the taxes paid to Santa
Cruz
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The overall direction that Santa Cruz is taking Excellent Good
8%
14%
11%
22%
46%
22%
7%
18%
53%
22%
12%
28%
41%
19%
11%
33%
47%
9%
6%
14%
49%
31%
11%
20%
51%
19%
34%
31%
28%
7%
5%
53 15.54
Please rate the following categories
of Santa Cruz government
performance.
The overall direction that Santa Cruz is taking
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The job Santa Cruz government does at welcoming
resident involvement
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall confidence in Santa Cruz government Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Generally acting in the best interest of the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Being honest Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Being open and transparent to the public Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Informing residents about issues facing the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Treating all residents fairly Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
39%
31%
25%
30%
29%
32%
8%
38%
33%
24%
5%
36%
28%
32%
5%
27%
32%
35%
6%
28%
33%
33%
6%
28%
34%
27%
10%
35%
25%
30%
9%
54 15.55
Please rate the following categories
of Santa Cruz government
performance.
Treating all residents fairly Poor
Treating residents with respect Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall, how would you rate the
quality of the services provided by
each of the following?
The City of Santa Cruz Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The Federal Government Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the Santa Cruz
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.
Overall economic health Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of the transportation system Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall design or layout of residential and
commercial areas
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Essential Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall feeling of safety Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
24%
28%
37%
10%
17%
33%
39%
10%
26%
38%
32%
4%
4%
11%
45%
41%
3%
18%
40%
39%
4%
28%
42%
27%
0%
23%
36%
41%
17%
30%
49%
55 15.56
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the Santa Cruz
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.
Overall feeling of safety
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of natural environment Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall health and wellness opportunities Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and
the arts
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Residents' connection and engagement with their
community
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Please indicate to what extent you
would support or oppose the City
funding each of the following items,
even if it involved raising taxes or
fees?
Addressing the impacts of climate change Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Increasing the City's assured water supply Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Reliable services for the unhoused, such as
hygiene services, storage, clean-up, and other
services
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
4%
2%
17%
31%
50%
3%
27%
39%
32%
3%
30%
41%
26%
3%
34%
38%
26%
4%
39%
38%
19%
6%
5%
26%
63%
2%
4%
35%
60%
23%
59%
56 15.57
Please indicate to what extent you
would support or oppose the City
funding each of the following items,
even if it involved raising taxes or
fees?
Reliable services for the unhoused, such as
hygiene services, storage, clean-up, and other
services
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Outreach and case management services for the
unhoused
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Developing affordable housing for low and
moderate income households
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Mitigating the risk of wildfires in our open space
and natural areas
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Maintaining the City's streets, roads, sidewalks
and other public facilities
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Maintaining our parks, open spaces and
recreational facilities
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Funding for arts programs Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Mental health crisis response services Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Ensuring the City's financial stability during
downturns
Strongly support
Somewhat support
7%
10%
6%
9%
28%
57%
6%
9%
25%
61%
2%
5%
31%
61%
1%
7%
46%
46%
1%
6%
41%
53%
8%
17%
48%
26%
3%
5%
29%
63%
38%
57 15.58
Please indicate to what extent you
would support or oppose the City
funding each of the following items,
even if it involved raising taxes or
fees?
Ensuring the City's financial stability during
downturns
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Recruiting businesses and jobs to Santa Cruz Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Improving Downtown Santa Cruz Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Increasing police resources to control crime Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Increasing sustainable transportation options
(e.g., bus, bikeshare)
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Job training programs Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Support for local businesses Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Improving communication and community
engagement
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Essential
4%
11%
46%
8%
14%
42%
36%
4%
15%
40%
42%
29%
16%
28%
27%
6%
13%
40%
41%
6%
17%
52%
25%
3%
9%
50%
38%
5%
11%
57%
27%
58 15.59
y
funding each of the following items,
even if it involved raising taxes or
fees?
Improving communication and community
engagement Strongly oppose
Please rate how important, if at all,
each of the following are for the City
of Santa Cruz to focus on to help
address the impacts of and assist
people experiencing homelessness:
Create affordable housing opportunities Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Provide emergency shelter Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Offer outreach and case management services Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Provide access to hygiene services, storage,
clean-up, and other services
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Partner with Santa Cruz County, non-profits, and
health care providers that provide services to
people experiencing homelessness
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Increase enforcement of the City's time, place and
manner laws for camping
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
In general, how many times do you: Access the internet from your home Several times a day Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Access the internet from your cell phone Several times a day Once a day
A few times a week
6%
16%
19%
58%
6%
17%
34%
42%
6%
16%
31%
47%
6%
21%
26%
47%
4%
12%
30%
54%
26%
15%
16%
44%
0%
1%
3%
2%
94%
5%
89%
59 15.60
In general, how many times do you: Access the internet from your cell phone Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Visit social media sites Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Use or check email Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Share your opinions online Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Shop online Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Please rate your overall health. Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will
have on your family income in the next 6 months?
Do you think the impact will be:
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
4%
0%
1%
15%
2%
10%
15%
57%
0%
0%
2%
11%
86%
47%
16%
20%
7%
10%
13%
39%
31%
8%
9%
1%
3%
20%
39%
36%
57%
19%
3%
60 15.61
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will
have on your family income in the next 6 months?
Do you think the impact will be:
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
How many years have you lived in Santa Cruz? Less than 2 years 2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
Which best describes the building you live in? One family house detached from any other houses
Building with two or more
homes (duplex, townhome, apa..
Mobile home
Other
Do you rent or own your home? Rent
Own
About how much is your monthly
housing cost for the place you live
(including rent, mortgage payment,
property tax, property insurance, and
homeowners' association (HOA) fees)?
About how much is your monthly housing cost for
the place you live (including rent, mortgage
payment, property tax, property insurance and
homeowners' association (HOA) fees)?
Less than $500
$500 to $999
$1,000 to $1,499
$1,500 to $1,999
$2,000 to $2,499
$2,500 to $2,999
$3,000 to $3,499
$3,500 or more
Do any children 17 or under live in your
household?
No
Yes
Are you or any other members of your household
aged 65 or older?
No
Yes
How much do you anticipate your household's
total income before taxes will be for the current
year? (Please include in your total income money
from all sources for all persons living in your
household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
No, not Spanish, Hispanic, or
Latino
3%
17%
29%
18%
17%
18%
17%
3%
0%
44%
53%
47%
53%
19%
9%
13%
21%
22%
10%
4%
2%
20%
80%
20%
80%
31%
16%
18%
14%
12%
9%
61 15.62
year? (Please include in your total income money
from all sources for all persons living in your
household.) $150,000 or more
Are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino? Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? No, not Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
Yes, I consider myself to be
Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
What is your race? (Mark one or more races to
indicate what race you consider yourself to be.)
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
Asian, Asian Indian, or Pacific
Islander
Black or African American
White
Other
In which category is your age? 18-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65-74 years
75 years or older
What is your gender? Female
Male
Identify in another way
19%
81%
12%
84%
1%
11%
1%
5%
11%
9%
17%
6%
43%
9%
5%
47%
49%
62 15.63
Methods (open participation)
As part of its participation in The National Community Survey™ (The NCS™), the City of Santa Cruz conducted a survey of 474 residents. Survey invitations were mailed to randomly selected households and data were collected from October 1st, 2021 to November 19th, 2021. The results from this main survey effort represent the most robust estimate of your residents’ opinions.
After the above data collection period was underway, a link to an online open participation survey was publicized by the City of Santa Cruz. The open participation survey was identical to the probability sample survey with one small update; it included a question about where they heard about the survey. The open participation survey was open to all city residents and became available on November 5th, 2021. The survey remained open for two weeks and there were 393 responses.
The open participation survey data were not collected through a random sample and it is unknown who in the community was aware of the survey; therefore, a level of confidence in the representativeness of the sample cannot be estimated. However, to reduce bias where possible, these data were statistically weighted to match the demographic characteristics of the 2010 Census and 2019 American Community Survey estimates for adults in the City of Santa Cruz. The characteristics used for weighting were age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, housing type, and housing tenure. No adjustments were made for design effects. Weights were calculated using an iterative, multiplicative raking model known as the ANES Weighting Algorithm.* The results of the weighting scheme for the open participation survey are presented in the following table. * Pasek, J. (2010). ANES Weighting Algorithm. Retrieved from https://web.stanford.edu/group/iriss/cgi-bin/anesrake/resources/RakingDescription.pdf Unweighted Weighted Target*
Age 18-34
35-54
55+
Hispanic No, not Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispa..
Housing type Attached
Detached
race Not white
White
Race/ethnicity Not white alone
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino
Sex Female
Male
Sex/age Female 18-34
Female 35-54
Female 55+
Male 18-34
Male 35-54
Male 55+
Tenure Own
Rent
26%
23%
51%
39%
34%
27%
69%
26%
5%
19%
81%
19%
81%
7%
93%
55%
45%
55%
45%
81%
19%
74%
26%
74%
26%
86%
14%
63%
37%
59%
41%
81%
19%
49%
51%
50%
50%
34%
66%
12%
12%
25%
14%
12%
26%
18%
18%
14%
20%
17%
12%
23%
8%
3%
46%
18%
2%
53%
47%
53%
47%
18%
82%
63 15.64
Please rate each of the following
aspects of quality of life in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz as a place to live Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Your neighborhood as a place to live Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz as a place to raise children Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz as a place to work Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz as a place to visit Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz as a place to retire Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The overall quality of life Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
8%
32%
47%
14%
4%
17%
53%
26%
22%
32%
36%
9%
26%
38%
27%
9%
4%
18%
49%
29%
42%
24%
21%
13%
11%
39%
41%
9%
Open participation survey results
This dashboard contains a complete set of responses to each question on the open participation survey. By default, "don't know" responses are excluded, but may be added to the table using the response filter to the right. When a table for a question that only permitted a single response does not total to exactly 100%, it is due to the common practice of percentages being rounded to the nearest whole number. 64 15.65
Please rate each of the following
aspects of quality of life in Santa Cruz.
The overall quality of life Poor
Sense of community Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to Santa
Cruz as a whole.
Overall economic health Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of the transportation system Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall design or layout of residential and
commercial areas
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Overall feeling of safety Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of natural environment Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
25%
35%
31%
9%
35%
46%
19%
0%
41%
37%
21%
1%
18%
45%
36%
1%
20%
38%
38%
4%
27%
38%
27%
8%
3%
15%
37%
45%
6%
17%
40%
36%
65 15.66
Please rate each of the following
characteristics as they relate to Santa
Cruz as a whole.
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities Poor
Overall health and wellness opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and
the arts
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Residents' connection and engagement with their
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please indicate how likely or unlikely
you are to do each of the following.
Recommend living in Santa Cruz to someone who
asks
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Remain in Santa Cruz for the next five years Very likely Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Please rate how safe or unsafe you
feel:
In your neighborhood during the day Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
In Santa Cruz's downtown/commercial area during
the day
Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From property crime Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
8%
20%
44%
28%
8%
25%
46%
21%
12%
37%
41%
9%
33%
26%
28%
14%
16%
18%
23%
44%
1%
9%
6%
29%
55%
8%
17%
12%
29%
34%
20%
13%
66 15.67
Please rate how safe or unsafe you
feel:
From property crime
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From violent crime Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
From fire, flood, or other natural disaster Very safe
Somewhat safe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
Please rate the job you feel the Santa
Cruz community does at each of the
following.
Making all residents feel welcome Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse
backgrounds
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Taking care of vulnerable residents Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate each of the following in
the Santa Cruz community.
Overall quality of business and service
establishments
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
29%
26%
12%
8%
22%
8%
36%
26%
7%
18%
23%
38%
14%
30%
36%
28%
5%
50%
28%
16%
5%
29%
39%
21%
10%
63%
23%
9%
5%
44%
43%
7%
67 15.68
Please rate each of the following in
the Santa Cruz community.
Overall quality of business and service
establishments
Fair
Poor
Variety of business and service establishments Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Vibrancy of downtown/commercial area Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Employment opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Shopping opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cost of living Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall image or reputation Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Traffic flow on major streets Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of public parking Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
6%
13%
54%
28%
4%
31%
39%
24%
6%
47%
41%
12%
0%
15%
48%
34%
3%
81%
15%
3%
0%
20%
43%
31%
6%
47%
38%
14%
1%
40%
22%
11%
68 15.69
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Ease of public parking
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by car Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by public transportation Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of travel by bicycle Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ease of walking Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-planned residential growth Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-planned commercial growth Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Well-designed neighborhoods Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Preservation of the historical or cultural character
of the community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
27%
24%
44%
25%
7%
56%
32%
12%
1%
14%
43%
34%
9%
6%
37%
44%
13%
61%
26%
12%
1%
49%
35%
14%
2%
34%
38%
27%
1%
35%
35%
8%
69 15.70
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Preservation of the historical or cultural character
of the community
Fair
Poor
Public places where people want to spend time Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Variety of housing options Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality housing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall quality of new development Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall appearance Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cleanliness Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Water resources Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Air quality Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
22%
22%
41%
34%
3%
70%
20%
8%
1%
87%
10%
3%
0%
39%
38%
19%
4%
18%
40%
39%
2%
43%
32%
22%
3%
5%
23%
50%
23%
11%
46%
42%
70 15.71
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Air quality
Fair
Poor
Availability of paths and walking trails Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fitness opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreational opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality food Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality health care Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of preventive health services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality mental health care Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music
activities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
1%
4%
22%
47%
27%
2%
14%
38%
46%
2%
11%
42%
45%
16%
37%
32%
15%
33%
36%
29%
2%
23%
34%
34%
8%
55%
34%
10%
1%
28%
44%
20%
71 15.72
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music
activities
Fair
Poor
Community support for the arts Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of affordable quality
childcare/preschool
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
K-12 education Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Adult educational opportunities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sense of civic/community pride Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Neighborliness of residents Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to participate in social events and
activities
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to attend special events and
festivals
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
8%
5%
20%
50%
25%
53%
40%
6%
0%
15%
35%
44%
5%
7%
30%
51%
12%
22%
34%
34%
10%
17%
37%
37%
9%
6%
33%
48%
14%
25%
52%
15%
72 15.73
Please also rate each of the following
in the Santa Cruz community.
Opportunities to attend special events and
festivals
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to volunteer Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Opportunities to participate in community matters Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Openness and acceptance of the community toward
people of diverse backgrounds
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in the
last 12 months.
Contacted the City of Santa Cruz for help or
information
No
Yes
Contacted Santa Cruz elected officials to express
your opinion
No
Yes
Attended a local public meeting No
Yes
Watched a local public meeting No
Yes
Volunteered your time to some group/activity No
Yes
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause,
or candidate
No
Yes
Voted in your most recent local election No
Yes
Used public transportation instead of driving No
Yes
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of
driving alone
No
Yes
Walked or biked instead of driving No
Yes
8%
4%
16%
54%
26%
13%
25%
49%
13%
33%
34%
22%
11%
63%
37%
61%
39%
52%
48%
64%
36%
71%
29%
56%
44%
93%
7%
34%
66%
60%
40%
9%
73 15.74
Please indicate whether or not you
have done each of the following in the
last 12 months.
Walked or biked instead of driving
No
Yes
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Public information services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Economic development Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Traffic enforcement Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Traffic signal timing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street repair Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street cleaning Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Street lighting Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sidewalk maintenance Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
91%
12%
45%
41%
2%
36%
37%
21%
6%
37%
36%
24%
3%
23%
40%
35%
2%
32%
39%
26%
4%
22%
38%
36%
5%
18%
42%
38%
3%
44%
33%
1%
74 15.75
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Sidewalk maintenance
Fair
Poor
Bus or transit services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Land use, planning and zoning Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Code enforcement Good
Fair
Poor
Affordable high-speed internet access Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Garbage collection Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Drinking water Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Sewer services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Storm water management Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
23%
37%
35%
24%
4%
55%
28%
16%
1%
37%
37%
26%
37%
30%
27%
6%
3%
17%
58%
22%
4%
21%
52%
22%
4%
14%
58%
24%
11%
25%
54%
11%
75 15.76
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Storm water management Poor
Power (electric and/or gas) utility Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Utility billing Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Police/Sheriff services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Crime prevention Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Animal control Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Ambulance or emergency medical services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fire services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Fire prevention and education Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
18%
38%
40%
5%
16%
34%
39%
12%
33%
28%
33%
5%
53%
28%
19%
0%
12%
37%
44%
7%
1%
24%
58%
17%
0%
11%
58%
30%
4%
28%
54%
14%
76 15.77
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Fire prevention and education Poor
Emergency preparedness Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Preservation of natural areas Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Santa Cruz open space Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recycling Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Yard waste pick-up Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
City parks Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreation programs or classes Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Recreation centers or facilities Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
14%
36%
41%
8%
6%
24%
44%
26%
6%
27%
41%
27%
13%
34%
39%
14%
3%
22%
48%
27%
12%
28%
36%
24%
2%
23%
55%
19%
6%
35%
46%
13%
77 15.78
Please rate the quality of each of the
following services in Santa Cruz.
Recreation centers or facilities Poor
Health services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Public library services Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall customer service by Santa Cruz employees Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate the following categories
of Santa Cruz government
performance.
The value of services for the taxes paid to Santa
Cruz
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The overall direction that Santa Cruz is taking Excellent Good
Fair
Poor
The job Santa Cruz government does at welcoming
resident involvement
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall confidence in Santa Cruz government Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Generally acting in the best interest of the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Excellent
13%
41%
41%
6%
5%
12%
51%
31%
14%
26%
37%
22%
42%
29%
26%
3%
51%
36%
12%
1%
34%
28%
26%
12%
48%
32%
17%
3%
43%
35%
18%
4%
78 15.79
Please rate the following categories
of Santa Cruz government
performance.
Generally acting in the best interest of the
community Poor
Being honest Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Being open and transparent to the public Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Informing residents about issues facing the
community
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Treating all residents fairly Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Treating residents with respect Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Overall, how would you rate the
quality of the services provided by
each of the following?
The City of Santa Cruz Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
The Federal Government Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the Santa Cruz
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.
Overall economic health Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Essential
34%
30%
31%
6%
35%
31%
28%
6%
30%
38%
25%
7%
48%
23%
21%
8%
29%
38%
24%
8%
23%
37%
35%
5%
26%
42%
30%
2%
2%
21%
34%
43%
79 15.80
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the Santa Cruz
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.
Overall economic health Not at all important
Overall quality of the transportation system Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall design or layout of residential and
commercial areas
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure Essential Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall feeling of safety Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of natural environment Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall quality of parks and recreation
opportunities
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall health and wellness opportunities Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and
the arts
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Essential
2%
12%
38%
48%
7%
25%
36%
31%
0%
17%
37%
46%
6%
21%
27%
47%
3%
15%
42%
40%
6%
26%
46%
22%
5%
31%
38%
26%
3%
35%
40%
22%
80 15.81
Please rate how important, if at all,
you think it is for the Santa Cruz
community to focus on each of the
following in the coming two years.
Overall opportunities for education, culture, and
the arts Not at all important
Residents' connection and engagement with their
community
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Please indicate to what extent you
would support or oppose the City
funding each of the following items,
even if it involved raising taxes or
fees?
Addressing the impacts of climate change Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Increasing the City's assured water supply Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Reliable services for the unhoused, such as hygiene
services, storage, clean-up, and other services
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Outreach and case management services for the
unhoused
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Developing affordable housing for low and
moderate income households
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Mitigating the risk of wildfires in our open space
and natural areas
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Maintaining the City's streets, roads, sidewalks
and other public facilities
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Strongly support
5%
24%
49%
22%
10%
5%
24%
62%
2%
2%
24%
72%
13%
8%
18%
61%
11%
5%
22%
62%
6%
9%
16%
69%
1%
3%
31%
66%
0%
6%
39%
55%
81 15.82
Please indicate to what extent you
would support or oppose the City
funding each of the following items,
even if it involved raising taxes or
fees?
Maintaining the City's streets, roads, sidewalks
and other public facilities Strongly oppose
Maintaining our parks, open spaces and
recreational facilities
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Funding for arts programs Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Mental health crisis response services Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Ensuring the City's financial stability during
downturns
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Recruiting businesses and jobs to Santa Cruz Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Improving Downtown Santa Cruz Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Increasing police resources to control crime Strongly support Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Increasing sustainable transportation options (e.g.,
bus, bikeshare)
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Strongly support
2%
3%
41%
54%
5%
17%
54%
24%
1%
3%
31%
66%
1%
12%
50%
37%
4%
18%
41%
36%
4%
11%
37%
48%
27%
13%
22%
38%
2%
7%
36%
55%
82 15.83
Please indicate to what extent you
would support or oppose the City
funding each of the following items,
even if it involved raising taxes or
fees?
Increasing sustainable transportation options (e.g.,
bus, bikeshare) Strongly oppose
Job training programs Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Support for local businesses Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Improving communication and community
engagement
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Please rate how important, if at all,
each of the following are for the City
of Santa Cruz to focus on to help
address the impacts of and assist
people experiencing homelessness:
Create affordable housing opportunities Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Provide emergency shelter Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Offer outreach and case management services Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Provide access to hygiene services, storage,
clean-up, and other services
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Partner with Santa Cruz County, non-profits, and
health care providers that provide services to
people experiencing homelessness
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Essential
6%
10%
59%
25%
2%
13%
44%
40%
1%
7%
53%
39%
6%
18%
15%
61%
4%
22%
29%
45%
6%
21%
28%
44%
8%
18%
24%
50%
4%
11%
34%
51%
83 15.84
Please rate how important, if at all,
each of the following are for the City
of Santa Cruz to focus on to help
address the impacts of and assist
people experiencing homelessness:
Partner with Santa Cruz County, non-profits, and
health care providers that provide services to
people experiencing homelessness Not at all important
Increase enforcement of the City's time, place and
manner laws for camping
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
In general, how many times do you: Access the internet from your home Several times a day Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Access the internet from your cell phone Several times a day Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Visit social media sites Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Use or check email Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Share your opinions online Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Shop online Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Every few weeks
29%
15%
13%
43%
2%
1%
2%
2%
92%
4%
1%
3%
4%
89%
14%
4%
12%
20%
49%
1%
0%
3%
15%
80%
37%
24%
14%
7%
17%
30%
7%
5%
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In general, how many times do you: Shop online
A few times a week
Every few weeks
Less often or never
Please rate your overall health. Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
What impact, if any, do you think the economy will
have on your family income in the next 6 months?
Do you think the impact will be:
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
How many years have you lived in Santa Cruz? Less than 2 years 2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
Which best describes the building you live in? One family house detached from any other houses
Building with two or more
homes (duplex, townhome, apa..
Mobile home
Other
Do you rent or own your home? Rent
Own
About how much is your monthly
housing cost for the place you live
(including rent, mortgage payment,
property tax, property insurance, and
homeowners' association (HOA) fees)?
About how much is your monthly housing cost for
the place you live (including rent, mortgage
payment, property tax, property insurance and
homeowners' association (HOA) fees)?
Less than $500
$500 to $999
$1,000 to $1,499
$1,500 to $1,999
$2,000 to $2,499
$2,500 to $2,999
$3,000 to $3,499
$3,500 or more
Do any children 17 or under live in your household? No
Yes
10%
49%
0%
4%
17%
45%
33%
3%
27%
42%
23%
4%
49%
20%
11%
15%
5%
5%
3%
42%
51%
47%
53%
15%
10%
16%
15%
19%
11%
10%
5%
79%
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Do any children 17 or under live in your household?
No
Yes
Are you or any other members of your household
aged 65 or older?
No
Yes
How much do you anticipate your household's total
income before taxes will be for the current year?
(Please include in your total income money from all
sources for all persons living in your household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
Are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino? Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? No, not Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
Yes, I consider myself to be
Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino
What is your race? (Mark one or more races to
indicate what race you consider yourself to be.)
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
Asian, Asian Indian, or Pacific
Islander
Black or African American
White
Other
In which category is your age? 18-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65-74 years
75 years or older
What is your gender? Female
Male
Identify in another way
How did you hear about this survey? (Select all that
apply.)
The city's website
The city's social media
(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,..
Received an email from the city
In a city newsletter or utility bill
Received a postcard or letter
from the city
Nextdoor
In my Facebook feed
21%
28%
72%
21%
33%
11%
20%
11%
3%
19%
81%
17%
82%
2%
5%
4%
5%
18%
14%
17%
19%
20%
8%
6%
47%
47%
13%
1%
3%
7%
13%
18%
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How did you hear about this survey? (Select all that
apply.)
Nextdoor
In my Facebook feed
Saw it in a newspaper article or
ad (hard copy or online)
Saw a flyer or poster about it
Heard about it from a family
member, friend or neighborhood
Heard about it from a business
or social organization in my co..
Polco social media post
On my Polco feed
Other 8%
1%
1%
6%
10%
0%
25%
5%
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Dear Santa Cruz Resident,
It won’t take much of your time to make a big
difference!
Your household has been randomly selected to
participate in Santa Cruz’s 2021 Community Survey. You
can go online and complete the confidential survey
at:
https://polco.us/santacruz2021
Please do not share your survey link. This survey is
for randomly selected households only. The City will
conduct a separate survey that is open to all residents just a few weeks from now. You can also wait a few
days for the survey to arrive in the mail.
If you have any questions about the survey, please call (831) 420-5016.
Thank you for helping create a better City!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de Santa Cruz,
¡No le tomará mucho de su tiempo para marcar una
gran diferencia!
Su hogar ha sido elegido al azar para participar en
Encuesta de la Communidad del 2021 de Santa Cruz.
Puede completar la encuesta confidencial en línea en
español en:
https://polco.us/santacruzespanol2021
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta.
Esta encuesta es solamente para hogares
seleccionados al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una
encuesta separada que está abierta a todos los
residentes dentro de unas semanas. También puede
esperar unos días hasta que la encuesta llegue por
correo.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta, por favor
llame al (831) 420-5016. ¡Gracias por ayudar a crear
una Ciudad mejor!
Atentamente,
Donna Meyers
Mayor/Alcalde
Dear Santa Cruz Resident,
It won’t take much of your time to make a big
difference!
Your household has been randomly selected to
participate in Santa Cruz’s 2021 Community Survey. You
can go online and complete the confidential survey
at:
https://polco.us/santacruz2021
Please do not share your survey link. This survey is
for randomly selected households only. The City will
conduct a separate survey that is open to all residents just a few weeks from now. You can also wait a few
days for the survey to arrive in the mail.
If you have any questions about the survey, please call (831) 420-5016.
Thank you for helping create a better City!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de Santa Cruz,
¡No le tomará mucho de su tiempo para marcar una
gran diferencia!
Su hogar ha sido elegido al azar para participar en
Encuesta de la Communidad del 2021 de Santa Cruz.
Puede completar la encuesta confidencial en línea en
español en:
https://polco.us/santacruzespanol2021
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta.
Esta encuesta es solamente para hogares
seleccionados al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una
encuesta separada que está abierta a todos los
residentes dentro de unas semanas. También puede
esperar unos días hasta que la encuesta llegue por
correo.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta, por favor
llame al (831) 420-5016. ¡Gracias por ayudar a crear
una Ciudad mejor!
Atentamente,
Donna Meyers
Mayor/Alcalde 15.89
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15.91 October 2021
Dear City of Santa Cruz Resident:
Please help us shape the future of Santa Cruz!
You have been selected at random to
participate in the 2021 Santa Cruz Community
Survey. If you’ve already completed the
survey online, thank you. Please do not
respond twice.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the
enclosed survey. Your participation in this
survey is very important—especially since your
household is one of only a small number of
households being surveyed. Your feedback will
help Santa Cruz make decisions that affect our
City.
A few things to remember:
Your responses are confidential
and no identifying information will
be shared.
In order to hear from a diverse group of
residents, the adult 18 years or older in
your household who most recently had
a birthday should complete this survey.
You may return the survey by mail
in the enclosed postage-paid
envelope, or you can complete the
survey online at:
https://polco.us/santacruz2021
Please do not share your survey link. This
survey is for randomly selected households
only. The City will conduct a separate survey
that is open to all residents just a few weeks
from now.
If you have any questions about the survey,
please call (831) 420-5016.
Thank you for your time and participation!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de la Ciudad de Santa Cruz:
¡Por favor ayúdenos a moldear el futuro de Santa Cruz!
Usted ha sido seleccionado al azar para participar en la Encuesta de la Comunidad de Santa Cruz del 2021. Si ya
completó la encuesta en línea, gracias. Por favor no
responda dos veces.
Por favor tome unos minutos para completar la encuesta
adjunta; si usted preferiría completar la encuesta en
español, por favor siga las instrucciones abajo para
acceder a la encuesta en español por medio de la red. Su participación en esta encuesta es muy importante—
especialmente porque su hogar es uno de solamente un
número pequeño de hogares que se están encuestando.
Sus observaciones le ayudarán a Santa Cruz tomar
decisiones que afectarán a nuestra Ciudad.
Algunas cosas para recordar:
Sus respuestas son confidenciales y no se
compartirá ninguna información de
identificación.
Para poder escuchar a un grupo diverso de
residentes, el adulto de 18 años o más en su
hogar que haya celebrado su cumpleaños más
recientemente debe completar esta encuesta.
Puede devolver la encuesta en ingles por
correo en el sobre pre-pagado adjunto, o
puede completar la encuesta en línea en
español en:
https://polco.us/santacruzespanol2021
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta.
Esta encuesta es solamente para hogares seleccionados al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una encuesta separada que está abierta a todos los residentes dentro de unas semanas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta, por favor
llame al (831) 420-5016.
¡Gracias por su tiempo y participación!
Atentamente,
Donna Meyers
Mayor/Alcalde
15.92 Donna Meyers
Mayor/Alcalde
October 2021
Dear City of Santa Cruz Resident:
Here’s another chance if you haven’t already
responded to the 2021 Santa Cruz Community
Survey! If you completed it and sent it
back, we thank you for your time and ask
you to recycle this survey. Please do not
respond twice.
Please help us shape the future of Santa Cruz!
You have been selected at random to participate
in the 2021 Santa Cruz Community Survey.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the
enclosed survey. Your participation in this
survey is very important—especially since your
household is one of only a small number of
households being surveyed. Your feedback will
help Santa Cruz make decisions that affect our
City.
A few things to remember:
Your responses are confidential
and no identifying information will
be shared.
In order to hear from a diverse group of
residents, the adult 18 years or older in
your household who most recently had
a birthday should complete this survey.
You may return the survey by mail
in the enclosed postage-paid
envelope, or you can complete the
survey online at:
https://polco.us/santacruz2021
Please do not share your survey link. This
survey is for randomly selected households
only. The City will conduct a separate survey
that is open to all residents just a few weeks
from now.
If you have any questions about the survey,
please call (831) 420-5016.
Thank you for your time and participation!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de la Ciudad de Santa Cruz:
¡Aquí tiene otra oportunidad si usted aún no ha
respondido a la Encuesta de la Comunidad de Santa Cruz
del 2021! Si usted la completó y la devolvió, le
damos las gracias por su tiempo y le pedimos que
recicle esta encuesta. Por favor no responda dos
veces.
¡Por favor ayúdenos a moldear el futuro de Santa Cruz!
Usted ha sido seleccionado al azar para participar en la Encuesta de la Comunidad de Santa Cruz del 2021.
Por favor tome unos minutos para completar la encuesta
adjunta; si usted preferiría completar la encuesta en
español, por favor siga las instrucciones abajo para
acceder a la encuesta en español por medio de la red. Su participación en esta encuesta es muy importante—
especialmente porque su hogar es uno de solamente un
número pequeño de hogares que se están encuestando.
Sus observaciones le ayudarán a Santa Cruz tomar
decisiones que afectarán a nuestra Ciudad.
Algunas cosas para recordar:
Sus respuestas son confidenciales y no se
compartirá ninguna información de
identificación.
Para poder escuchar a un grupo diverso de
residentes, el adulto de 18 años o más en su
hogar que haya celebrado su cumpleaños más
recientemente debe completar esta encuesta.
Puede devolver la encuesta en ingles por
correo en el sobre pre-pagado adjunto, o
puede completar la encuesta en línea en
español en:
https://polco.us/santacruzespanol2021
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta.
Esta encuesta es solamente para hogares seleccionados al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una encuesta separada que está abierta a todos los residentes dentro de unas semanas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta, por favor
llame al (831) 420-5016.
¡Gracias por su tiempo y participación!
Atentamente,
15.93 Dear Santa Cruz Resident,
It won’t take much of your time to make a big
difference!
Your household has been randomly selected to
participate in Santa Cruz’s 2021 Community Survey. You
can go online and complete the confidential survey
at:
https://polco.us/2021santacruz
Please do not share your survey link. This survey is
for randomly selected households only. The City will
conduct a separate survey that is open to all residents just a few weeks from now.
If you have any questions about the survey, please call (831) 420-5016.
Thank you for helping create a better City!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de Santa Cruz,
¡No le tomará mucho de su tiempo para marcar una
gran diferencia!
Su hogar ha sido elegido al azar para participar en
Encuesta de la Communidad del 2021 de Santa Cruz.
Puede completar la encuesta confidencial en línea en
español en:
https://polco.us/2021santacruzespanol
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta.
Esta encuesta es solamente para hogares
seleccionados al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una
encuesta separada que está abierta a todos los
residentes dentro de unas semanas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta, por favor
llame al (831) 420-5016. ¡Gracias por ayudar a crear
una Ciudad mejor!
Atentamente,
Donna Meyers
Mayor/Alcalde
Dear Santa Cruz Resident,
It won’t take much of your time to make a big
difference!
Your household has been randomly selected to
participate in Santa Cruz’s 2021 Community Survey. You
can go online and complete the confidential survey
at:
https://polco.us/2021santacruz
Please do not share your survey link. This survey is
for randomly selected households only. The City will
conduct a separate survey that is open to all residents just a few weeks from now.
If you have any questions about the survey, please call (831) 420-5016.
Thank you for helping create a better City!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de Santa Cruz,
¡No le tomará mucho de su tiempo para marcar una
gran diferencia!
Su hogar ha sido elegido al azar para participar en
Encuesta de la Communidad del 2021 de Santa Cruz.
Puede completar la encuesta confidencial en línea en
español en:
https://polco.us/2021santacruzespanol
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta.
Esta encuesta es solamente para hogares
seleccionados al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una
encuesta separada que está abierta a todos los
residentes dentro de unas semanas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta, por favor
llame al (831) 420-5016. ¡Gracias por ayudar a crear
una Ciudad mejor!
Atentamente,
Donna Meyers
Mayor/Alcalde
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15.95 Dear Santa Cruz Resident,
Just a reminder—if you have not yet completed Santa
Cruz’s 2021 Community Survey, please do so. If you
have completed it, thank you. Please do not
respond twice.
Your participation in this confidential survey is very
important—your answers will help Santa Cruz make
decisions that affect our community. Please complete
the survey online at:
https://polco.us/2021santacruz
Please do not share your survey link. This survey
is for randomly selected households only. The City will conduct a separate survey that is open to all residents just a few weeks from now.
If you have any questions about the survey, please call (831) 420-5016.
Thank you for helping create a better City!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de Santa Cruz,
Solamente un recordatorio—si usted aún no ha
completado la Encuesta de la Comunidad del 2021 de
Santa Cruz, por favor hágalo. Si ya lo ha completado,
gracias. Por favor no responda dos veces.
Su participación en esta encuesta confidencial es muy
importante—sus respuestas le ayudarán al Santa Cruz
para tomar decisiones que afectan nuestra comunidad.
Puede completar la encuesta en línea en español en:
https://polco.us/2021santacruzespanol
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta.
Esta encuesta es solamente para hogares seleccionados al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una encuesta separada que está abierta a todos los residentes dentro de unas semanas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta, por favor
llame al (831) 420-5016. ¡Gracias por ayudar a crear una Ciudad mejor!
Atentamente,
Donna Meyers
Mayor/Alcalde
Dear Santa Cruz Resident,
Just a reminder—if you have not yet completed Santa
Cruz’s 2021 Community Survey, please do so. If you
have completed it, thank you. Please do not
respond twice.
Your participation in this confidential survey is very
important—your answers will help Santa Cruz make
decisions that affect our community. Please complete
the survey online at:
https://polco.us/2021santacruz
Please do not share your survey link. This survey
is for randomly selected households only. The City will conduct a separate survey that is open to all residents just a few weeks from now.
If you have any questions about the survey, please call (831) 420-5016.
Thank you for helping create a better City!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de Santa Cruz,
Solamente un recordatorio—si usted aún no ha
completado la Encuesta de la Comunidad del 2021 de
Santa Cruz, por favor hágalo. Si ya lo ha completado,
gracias. Por favor no responda dos veces.
Su participación en esta encuesta confidencial es muy
importante—sus respuestas le ayudarán al Santa Cruz
para tomar decisiones que afectan nuestra comunidad.
Puede completar la encuesta en línea en español en:
https://polco.us/2021santacruzespanol
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta.
Esta encuesta es solamente para hogares seleccionados al azar. La Ciudad conducirá una encuesta separada que está abierta a todos los residentes dentro de unas semanas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la encuesta, por favor
llame al (831) 420-5016. ¡Gracias por ayudar a crear una Ciudad mejor!
Atentamente,
Donna Meyers
Mayor/Alcalde 15.96
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