CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Updated June 20, 2025 – Item 20
Regular Meeting - June 24, 2025
Council Chambers
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz
1:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
2:00 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, CONSENT, GENERAL BUSINESS AND PUBLIC
HEARINGS
6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
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Closed Session
1:30 PM
Statements of Disqualification
1. Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95)
1) Claimant: Miah Murray
2) Claimant: Christina Olsen
3) Claimant: Armando Tellez
4) Claimant: Michael Bradley Alerich
5) Claimant: Installed Building Products
Claims against the City of Santa Cruz
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (one potential case to be discussed).
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City Council
2:00 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Oral Communications Announcement – Members of the public may address Council on matters not on the agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Council. 30 minutes is allocated for Oral Communications. No extra time for groups will be granted.
Oral Communications
Presentations
3. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month
4. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification
Additions and Deletions
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
Council Meeting Calendar
5. The City Council will review the meeting calendar attached to the agenda and revise it as necessary.
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Consent Agenda
6. Resolution Extending the Emergency Declarations in Connection with the 2022/2023 Winter Storms and 2023/2024 Winter Storms (CA) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to adopt a resolution extending by sixty days the Local Emergency Declarations in connection with the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 winter storms.
7. Resolution Extending the Emergency Declaration in Connection with the December 2024 Municipal Wharf Emergency (CA/CM)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to adopt a resolution extending by sixty days the Local Emergency Declaration in connection with the December 2024 Municipal Wharf emergency.
8. Minutes of the June 10, 2025 City Council Meeting (CC) LOCATION: None
Motion to approve as submitted.
9. Long-Term Safe Parking Operations and Management Award Contract (CM)
LOCATION: District 1
Motion to award a contract to People First of Santa Cruz County for the Long-Term Safe Parking Program operations and management in the amount of $489,732 and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney pending adoption of the FY 2026 approved budget. The Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
10. Emergency Shelter Transportation Program Operations and Management Award Contract (CM)
LOCATION: District 1
Motion to award a contract to Community Bridges/Lift Line, Santa Cruz, CA for transportation operations for the Emergency Shelter Program in the amount of $437,994 and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney pending adoption of the FY 2026 approved budget. The Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs is authorized to execute change orders.
11. City Overlook Emergency Shelter Operations and Management Award Contract (CM)
LOCATION: District 1
Motion to award a contract to People First of Santa Cruz County for the City Overlook emergency shelter operations and management in the amount of $4,292,879, and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney pending adoption of the FY 2026 approved budget. The Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget.
12. Award Contract for California Youth Service Corps Grant (CM) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to award a contract to Central Coast Energy Services (CCES) in the amount of $1,758,097.44 to implement the Monterey Bay Green Youth Service Corps project funded through a grant from California Volunteers State General Funds 0650-0001-001 and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
13. Approval of Three (3) Professional Service Agreements for Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide On-call Environmental Consulting Services for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance and Environmental Permitting Services (CM)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to approve the Professional Service Agreements for Qualified Consulting Firms to provide On-call Environmental Consulting Services for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance and Environmental Permitting Services (CM).
14. Award Contract for Resilient Coast 2.0: Shoreline Adaptation Management Plans Funded by Ocean Protection Council Senate Bill 1 Grant Award - Budget Adjustment (CM)
LOCATION: Districts 2, 3, 4, and 6
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025 budget in the amount of $509,970.00 to carry out the Ocean Protection Council grant funded project Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0; and
2) Award a contract for coastal climate adaptation and environmental planning services to complete the Resilient Santa Cruz 2.0: Shoreline Adaptation Management Plans Project (Project) to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) in the amount of $395,999.35, reject all other proposals, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney with AECOM. The Purchasing Manager is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget.
15. Designation of Voting Delegate to Attend the League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference (CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to designate Councilmember Brunner as the voting delegate to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach on October 8-10, 2025.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
16. A Resolution Condemning the Use of Military Force in Civilian Communities, Recognizing the Contributions of Immigrants Locally and Nationally, and Affirming Santa Cruz’s Commitment to the Constitutional Rights of All People (CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to adopt a resolution condemning the use of military force in civilian communities, recognizing the contributions of immigrants locally and nationally, and affirming the City of Santa Cruz’s commitment to the Constitutional rights of all people.
17. A Resolution Affirming the City of Santa Cruz’s Commitment to Abide by the California Trans State of Refuge Act and Support for the Transgender, Gender Queer, Non-binary, Gender Fluid, Gender Nonconforming, and Intersex Community (CN) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to adopt a resolution affirming the City of Santa Cruz’s (City) commitment to abide by the California Trans State of Refuge Act and support for the transgender, gender queer, non-binary, gender fluid, gender non-conforming, and intersex community.
18. Award Contract for Bethany Curve Bridge Culvert Community Mosaic Public Art - Budget Adjustment (EDH)
LOCATION: District 6
Motion to:
1) Award a contract to Community Arts & Empowerment for the Bethany Curve Bridge Culvert Community Mosaic Public Art in the amount of $188,204;
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, amendments, and any related documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Community Arts & Empowerment for the Bethany Curve Bridge Culvert Community Mosaic Public Art; and
3) Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2026 budget to transfer funding from the Water Department Percent for Public Art (Fund 714) to the CIP Public Art Fund (Fund 313) for the Bethany Curve Bridge Culvert Community Mosaic Public Art project.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
19. Downtown Play and Paseos Project – Conceptual Design (EDH) LOCATION: District 4
Motion to:
1) Accept the staff recommendation for landscape and paseo improvements, and authorize and direct staff to proceed with Phase 2 of the Downtown Play and Paseos Project, including contracting with SWA Landscape Architects to prepare construction plans and specifications within the approved budget (ED IIG Parks and Paseos - c512402); together with execution of any necessary actions and documents; and
2) Approve the CEQA determination contained in this agenda report.
The Council’s action is exempt from CEQA under Section 15262 – Feasibility and Planning Studies, Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities, and 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
An attachment for the below item was amended.
20. Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Finalize and Execute Agreements, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, to Facilitate the Financial Closing Necessary for the Construction of the Downtown Library and Affordable Housing/Downtown Library Mixed-Use Project (DLAHP or DTLMU) Developed by Eden Housing, Inc. and For the Future Housing Inc. (Affordable Housing Developers) (EDH)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to:
1) Execute and record a final Parcel Map for 119 Lincoln Street dividing the City of Santa Cruz's (City) existing property into two separate legal parcels (Affordable Housing/ Residential Components parcel and City Components parcel) and execute and record in the official records a Reciprocal Easements/Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) Agreement governing the joint use and operation of the parcels and the separate projects constructed on each parcel in a form approved by the City Attorney. 2) Execute two ground leases to facilitate development of the Downtown Library Affordable Housing Project (DLAHP or DTMLU): Lease 1, a short-term lease, for Parcel 1 to develop and construct a Parking Garage, Library, and Commercial Retail Space (collectively, City Components) to be conveyed by the lessee and, thereafter, owned by the City, following completion of construction of the City Components; and Lease 2, a long-term lease, for Parcel 2 to develop, construct, own, and operate 123 affordable housing units (plus 1 manager's unit), and a daycare center (collectively, Residential Components) in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3) Finalize and execute an Improvements Agreement and any other additional required documents with the affordable housing developers Eden Housing, Inc. and For the Future Housing, Inc. (and/or their affiliates) to identify terms and commitments and conditions necessary to develop, construct and fund the City Components of the DLAHP in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4) Execute loan documents and regulatory agreements as required for the City's affordable housing funding sources in an amount not to exceed $7,255,621 for the Residential Components based on previous funding commitments, in forms approved by the City Attorney.
5) Execute and negotiate any additional requested documents as required by the lender(s) and investor for the Residential Components, consistent with approved project terms, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to facilitate the financial closing for the DTLMU project, and the subsequent construction of the DTLMU project.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
21. Second Amendment to the Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services and First Amendment of Lease of the UCSC Fire Station (FD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services (Service Agreement) and the Second Amendment of Lease of the UCSC Fire Station (Lease Agreement) between the City of Santa Cruz (City) and the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its Santa Cruz Campus (UCSC), extending the term for one (1) year with minor modifications.
22. Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion to reject the liability claims of 1) Miah Murray, 2) Christina Olsen 3) Armando Tellez, 4) Michael Bradley Alerich, and to return as late the claim of 5) Installed Building Products, based on staff recommendation.
23. Pass-Through Agreement with Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County - TDA Claimant (FN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, allowing the City of Santa Cruz (City) to act as claimant for funds obtained from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) for FY 2026.
24. Pass-Through Agreement with Community Bridges - TDA Claimant (FN) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Community Bridges, allowing the City of Santa Cruz (City) to act as claimant for funds obtained from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) for FY 2026.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
25. Proposition 4 GANN Appropriations Limit Adjustment Factors (FN) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to adopt a resolution to approve the selection of the annual adjustment factors to be utilized in the calculation of the City’s Proposition 4 Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit) based on the adopted budget for FY 2026, with amendments thereto, if any.
26. Authorize the Transfer and Use of Police Public Safety Impact Fee Funds to Outfit Three (3) Replacement Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Vehicles - Budget Adjustment (PD/PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager of the City of Santa Cruz to transfer funds from the Public Safety Impact Fee Fund 215, in the amount of $74,480.91, to the FY 2026 General Fund budget to cover labor and equipment costs for outfitting three (3) replacement Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles; and
2) Direct staff to utilize a County of Placer cooperative purchasing agreement (Contract No. SCN107418) with Lehr Auto (Hollister, CA) to procure the labor and equipment necessary to outfit the three (3) replacement Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles, applying available PSIF funds in the amount of $74,480.91 and $8,406.60 from the Santa Cruz Police Department operational budget.
27. Contract Award for French Broom and Acacia Removal (PR) District: Citywide
Motion to approve a contract with The Davey Tree Expert Company for the revised total amount of $123,540 for French Broom and Acacia removal services.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
28. 2025 Update to City of Santa Cruz Public Works Standard Details (PW) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Approve the City of Santa Cruz Public Works Standard Details; 2) Adopt a resolution to approve the Standard Details and authorize the City Engineer to approve future revisions pursuant to Government Code section 830.6; and
3) Find the City’s Standard Details Categorically Exempt under CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR section 15301(c).
29. Contract Amendment 3 for Santa Cruz County Regional Bike Share Program (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement for Santa Cruz County Regional Bike Share Program in a form acceptable to the City Attorney and authorize the Public Works Director to execute future contract amendments within the project budget.
30. Resource Recovery Facility Permanent Stormwater Treatment System Project - Request for Proposals and Authorization to Advertise and Award (PW)
LOCATION: District 6
Motion to approve the plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise and award a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design, Construction, and Maintenance Services for the Resource Recovery Facility Stormwater Treatment System Project (c402111). The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract in a form approved by the City Attorney, as authorized by Resolution No.
NS-27,563. The Public Works Director is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
31. Amendment to the Transportation and Public Works Commission’s Bylaws (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to approve the amended Transportation and Public Works Commission Bylaws as amended by the Transportation and Public Works Commission on May 19, 2025.
32. DeLaveaga Golf Course – Roofing Repair Project (c402604) (PW) LOCATION: District 1
Motion to:
1) Authorize the issuance of an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the DeLaveaga Roofing Repairs Project (c402604) 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; and
2) Approve the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination contained in this Agenda Report, including the application of the following exemptions: (1) Class 1 Categorical Exemption (14 CCR 15301) for existing facilities, and (2) Common Sense Exemption (14 CCR 15061).
33. Escalona Drive Storm Drain Rehabilitation (c401610) – Notice of Completion (PW)
LOCATION: District 6
Motion to accept the work of Visionbuild Construction, LLC (Pacifica, CA) as completed per plans and specifications, authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Escalona Drive Storm Drain Rehabilitation (c401610), and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
34. Emergency San Lorenzo River Lagoon Culvert Repair (e602302) – Contract Ratification - Budget Adjustment (PW)
LOCATION: Districts 2 and 4
Motion to:
1) Ratify a contract for emergency work with Syblon Reid (Folsom, CA) for repair of the San Lorenzo River Lagoon Culvert in the amount of $222,849 and;
2) Adopt a resolution to amend the FY 2025 budget to appropriate funds in the amount of $222,849 Project (e602302) for emergency work to repair damages to the culvert system from a federally declared disaster.
35. Soquel/Front and Locust Street Garage Elevator Repairs (c401509 and c402106) (PW)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to:
1) Authorize the Public Works Department to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Soquel/Front and Locust Street Garage Elevator Repairs (c401509 and c402106) and award the contract. The City Manager is hereby authorized 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; and
2) Approve the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination contained in this Agenda Report. The Council’s action is exempt from CEQA review under (1) Class 1 Categorical Exemption (14 CCR 15301) for existing facilities, and (2) Common Sense Exemption (14 CCR 15061).
36. Outside Repair Services to Citywide Assets – Budget Adjustment (PW) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to adopt a resolution to amend the FY 2025 budget to appropriate funds in the amount for $85,000 for outside repair services for Citywide assets.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
37. Purchase of NewWay Rear Loader Refuse Truck (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to approve the purchase a NewWay Diamondback rear loader refuse truck from Ray Gaskin Service (Sacramento, CA) in the amount of $190,000.
38. Contract Amendment 2026-01 with HDR, Inc. for Capital Program Management Services (WT)
LOCATION: None.
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment 2026-01 with HDR, Inc. for Service Order No. 11 in the amount of $6,129,557 in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
End Consent Agenda
Consent Public Hearing
39. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-16 Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Santa Cruz’s Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs) as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFIRE) pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. (FD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-16 adding Chapter 19.20 to the Santa Cruz Municipal Code to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Santa Cruz’s Local Responsibility Area (LRA) as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFIRE) pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
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Consent Public Hearing (continued)
40. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-17 Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 6.07 to Prohibit the Sale of Filtered Tobacco Products (CM)
LOCATION: Citywide
Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-17 amending Chapter 6.07 “Tobacco Retailer Licenses” of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code to prohibit the sale of filtered tobacco products.
General Business
41. Ocean Street Beautification Project (EDH)
LOCATION: District 1
Motion to:
1) Authorize the City Manager or designee to take actions necessary to prepare construction plans and specifications for the Ocean Street Beautification Project.
2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with Melissa Marzan and Idea Fab Labs for art signage, and Chris Mosley for public art, including execution of related actions and documents in forms approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed the approved project budget.
3) Direct staff to identify other locations throughout the city for consideration of public art generated from concepts created for the Ocean Street Beautification Project.
4) Approve the CEQA determination contained in this Agenda Report.
The Council’s action is exempt from CEQA under Section 15262 – Feasibility and Planning Studies, Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities, and 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land.
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Public Hearing
42. Heritage Tree Mitigation/Replanting In Lieu Fee and Tree Bond Update (PR)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution updating street tree replacement in-lieu fees, and rescinding Resolution No. NS-30,071; and
2) Adopt a resolution updating mitigation measure requirements for the removal of a heritage tree or heritage shrub pursuant to Chapter
9.56. Recess - The City Council will recess to the 6:00 p.m. session.
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City Council
6:00 PM
Public Hearing
43. 530/542/548 Ocean Street: CP24-0071 (APN 010-011-16, -30, -31) Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of a Nonresidential Demolition Authorization Permit, Lot Line Adjustment, Watercourse Development Permit, Design Permit, Heritage Tree Permits, Density Bonus Request, and Sign Permit to Demolish Four Commercial Buildings, Combine Three Lots into One Lot, Remove Four Heritagesized Trees and Prune more than 25-percent of the Canopy of One Heritage-sized Tree, and Construct a Six-story Mixed Use Building with 225 Residential Units and Ground Floor Commercial Area within the Development Setback Area of a Category B Creek on Property Located in the C-C/FP-O (Community Commercial / Floodplain Overlay) Zone Districts and within the Ocean Street Area Plan. Environmental Review:
Categorical Exemption 15332, In-Fill Development Projects. Owner:
Riaz Capital. (PL)
LOCATION: District 2
Motion to adopt a resolution denying the appeal thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s acknowledgement of the environmental determination (Categorical Exemption Section 15332, Class 32) and approval of the Nonresidential Demolition Authorization Permit, Lot Line Adjustment, Watercourse Development Permit, Design Permit, Heritage Tree Permits, Density Bonus request, and Sign Permit, based on the findings listed in the draft Resolution and the Conditions of Approval attached as Exhibit “A”.
Adjournment
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INFORMATION ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS None issued.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JUNE 24, 2025
44. Proclaiming Thursday, June 19, 2025 as “Larry Jacobs and Sandra Belin Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in congratulating them on being named the “2025 Farmers of the Year” by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.
45. Proclaiming Saturday, June 21, 2025 as “Santa Cruz Woodies and Woodies on the Wharf Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in celebrating this beloved community tradition that honors our surfing heritage, iconic cars, and the spirit of Santa Cruz.
Advisory Body Appointments
The following positions are either currently vacant or the terms are due to expire. Council will make appointments at a future meeting.
Arts Commission One opening – appointed by
Councilmember Brunner
Board of Building and Fire
Appeals
One opening – at-large nomination.
County Latino Affairs Commission One opening - at-large nomination.
Historic Preservation Commission One opening – appointed by Mayor Keeley.
Parks and Recreation Commission One opening - appointed by Councilmember Newsome
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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.