Approved at the January 13, 2026 City Council Meeting
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 9, 2025
11:30 AM
Mayor Keeley opened the City Council Closed Session at 11:32 a.m. in a public meeting via Zoom and in Council Chambers, for the purpose of announcing the agenda, and receiving public testimony.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, City Attorney T. Condotti, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Statements of Disqualification – Mayor Keeley announced he will be recusing himself from item 34 as he lives near the project.
Public Comment
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period at 11:34 a.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period at 11:35 a.m., at which time the meeting was closed to the public and Council adjourned to the Courtyard Conference Room.
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Closed Session
1. Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95) 1) Claimant: Leonardo J. Morelli
2) Claimant: Subroclaims, Inc. – Geico Insurance
Claims against the City of Santa Cruz
Council received a status report, took up under agenda item 20, and no reportable action was taken.
2. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (Gov’t. Code §54956.9(d)(2))
Significant exposure to litigation (one potential case to be discussed) Council received a status report, and no reportable action was taken.
3. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6) Supervisors, OE3
Police Officers Association
City Negotiator - Sara De Leon
Council received a status report from the City Negotiator, and no reportable action was taken.
4. Public Employee Performance Evaluation/Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957, §54957.6)
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Agency designated representative: City Attorney
No reportable action was taken.
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City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 9, 2025
1:30 PM
Call to Order – Mayor Keeley called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager M. Huffaker, City Attorney T. Condotti, Deputy City Manager and Director of Economic Development and Housing B.
Lipscomb, Director of Public Works N. Nguyen, Director of Planning and Community Development L. Butler, Director of Parks and Recreation T.
Elliot, Chief of Fire R. Oatey (via Zoom), Director of Water H.
Luckenbach (via Zoom), Superintendent of Resource Recovery B. Nelson, Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs L.
Imwalle, Associate Planner II E. Dhakni, Senior Planner T. Maier, Urban Forester L. Keedy, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.
Oral Communications - The Mayor provided a brief announcement about Oral Communications.
At 1:35 p.m. Mayor Keeley 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 the data insecurity of the cameras utilized by FLOCK.
Julia Monahan spoke regarding FLOCK, stating the system is not one that can be made safe.
Angelee Dion spoke regarding FLOCK cameras, pointing out they are funded by Department of Homeland Security and does not feel they make our community more safe or secure.
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Oral Communications (continued)
Darius Mohsenin spoke regarding a letter of authority that needs to be notarized annually and provided to the Police Department as the owner of apartment building in order for apartment owners to allow Police to enter the premises.
Sean Dougherty spoke regarding the FLOCK cameras, and explained he does not feel any safer with them in the community.
Sage spoke regarding the FLOCK cameras and asked for answers from Council about why action was not being taken at today’s meeting.
Unidentified person spoke regarding the FLOCK cameras, thanked Council for receiving and reviewing the data, and requested they cover the cameras in the meantime.
Andrew Davis spoke regarding FLOCK cameras, stating the data is unnecessary and there is no real justification for them now.
Unidentified person spoke regarding FLOCK cameras, in opposition to surveillance in the community, and stated the people of Santa Cruz are relying on Council to protect its citizens.
Keith spoke regarding films he will be showing at London Nelson, and in opposition to the use of FLOCK cameras.
Unidentified person spoke regarding homelessness and asked where all the homeless people have gone.
Catherine Hedges spoke regarding FLOCK, asking Council to cancel their contract and cover the cameras in the meantime.
Michael Spadafora spoke regarding the construction on the Murray Street Bridge.
Unidentified person spoke regarding a list of items not on the agenda that he thinks should have been agendized, including emergency local shelter.
Unidentified person spoke regarding FLOCK cameras, and the difference of making a choice and not making a choice.
Troy Mason spoke regarding wanting to be happy and wanting people around him to be happy.
Greg Bengston spoke regarding waking up indoors, being able to swim in the ocean, and loving Santa Cruz.
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Oral Communications (continued)
Garrett spoke regarding government surveillance and expressed he is not a fan of government surveillance, but he wants Council to consider if we were to ever need the support of the Department of Homeland Security.
Unidentified person spoke regarding “sweeps” happening on the main homelessness encampments right before point-and-time counts, ruining their accuracy.
At 2:05 p.m. Mayor Keeley closed Oral Communications.
Presentations
5. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring December 18, 2025, as Bob Nelson Day Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson read from a proclamation declaring December 18, 2025, as Bob Nelson Day. Superintendent of Resource Recovery B. Nelson accepted the proclamation and spoke.
6. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring November 30, 2025, as Santa Cruz Roller Palladium Day
Councilmember Brunner read from a proclamation declaring November 30, 2025, as Santa Cruz Roller Palladium Day. Diane Ethrington accepted the proclamation and spoke.
Mayoral Proclamation Declaring December 18, 2025, as Tony Condotti Day Mayor Keeley read from a proclamation declaring December 18, 2025, as Tony Condotti Day. City Attorney T. Condotti accepted the proclamation and spoke.
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification – Mayor Keeley announced at the beginning of Closed Session that he will be recusing himself from item 34 as he lives next door to the project.
Additions and Deletions – None.
City Attorney Report on Closed Session – See page 8113 for the report.
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Council Meeting Calendar
7. The City Council reviewed and did not revise the meeting calendar attached to the agenda.
Consent Agenda
Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs L. Imwalle responded to Council questions regarding items 11 and 13.
Councilmember Brunner made a comment on items 13 and 23.
Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson made a comment on items 11, 13, and 25.
Councilmember O’Hara made a comment on items 10, 11, 13, 17, 25, and 27.
Councilmember Golder echoed Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson’s comments on items 11, 13, and 25.
Mayor Keeley made a comment on items 11 and 17.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:
Karen Warren spoke regarding item 11.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 11.
Athena spoke regarding item 11.
Marilyn Patton spoke regarding item 11.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 11.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 8.
Unidentified person spoke regarding item 11.
Rick Longinotti spoke regarding item 19.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
MOTION: Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Golder, to approve the Consent Agenda with the following amendments to items 10 and 11:
Amend item 10 to add the following section to the agreement:
“15. Annual Performance Review. The Law Firm acknowledges that the City will endeavor to conduct an annual performance review of contracted services as part of its broader management practices. The Law Firm agrees to participate in this review process. The results of the City’s annual performance may be considered by the City, in its discretion, when determining whether to renew this Agreement.”
Amend #1 of the motion for item 11:
1) Direct staff to collaborate with the County to form a working group comprised of City and County staff, with participation of the Mayor and 3rd District County Supervisor or their designee, to be tasked with exploring and evaluating options for providing and funding basic hygiene access and other day services to support those experiencing homelessness in our community; Deputy City Manager and Director of Economic Development B. Lipscomb responded to Council questions regarding item 19.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
8. Minutes of the November 18, 2025 City Council Meeting (CC) LOCATION: None
Motion carried to approve as submitted.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
9. Certification of the November 4, 2025 Election (CC)
LOCATION: Citywide
Resolution No. NS-30,582 was adopted confirming and approving the canvass of ballots and returns for the City of Santa Cruz election held on November 4, 2025, and declaring that Measure C (Workforce Housing Affordability Act of 2025) passed by a majority vote of the electorate of the City.
10. Contract for City Attorney Services (CM)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to approve the agreement for City Attorney legal services commencing January 1, 2026 with the following addition:
“15. Annual Performance Review. The Law Firm acknowledges that the City will endeavor to conduct an annual performance review of contracted services as part of its broader management practices. The Law Firm agrees to participate in this review process. The results of the City’s annual performance may be considered by the City, in its discretion, when determining whether to renew this Agreement.”
11. Day Services (CM)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to:
1) Direct staff to collaborate with the County to form a working group comprised of City and County staff, with participation of the Mayor and 3rd District County Supervisor or their designee, to be tasked with exploring and evaluating options for providing and funding basic hygiene access and other day services to support those experiencing homelessness in our community;
2) Authorize staff to solicit proposals for day services from qualified vendors through an open procurement process in collaboration with the County; and 3) Direct staff to return to the City Council with an update and recommended actions on or before February 28, 2026.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
12. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with Haven Energy to Submit Applications to the California Self Generation Incentive Program with the Intent to Install and Operate Battery Storage Infrastructure at City Facilities (CM)
LOCATION: Districts 4 and 5
Motion carried to authorize the City Manager to execute Memorandums of Understanding with Haven Energy, proceed with submitting applications to the California Self Generation Incentive Program and, if accepted, develop agreements with Haven Energy to install and operate battery storage at City facilities, returning to City Council for authorization to execute such agreements.
13. Amend Contract to Encompass Community Services for Downtown Outreach Worker (DOW) Program - Budget Adjustment (CM)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion carried to:
Amend the existing agreement with Encompass Community Services (Encompass) for the Downtown Outreach Worker (DOW) Program by extending the term through June 30, 2026, and increasing the amount of the contract by $202,948, for a total not to exceed $378,876, and to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs is authorized to execute change orders within the approved budget; and
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,583 amending the FY 2026 budget to appropriate $202,948 to extend the DOW Program contract with Encompass from January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
14. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) for Construction of the Jessie Street Marsh Restoration and Access Project (CM)
LOCATION: Districts 2 and 4
Resolution No. NS-30,584 was adopted authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, appropriate, and execute all necessary applications, contracts, agreements, and amendments for a grant of up to $2 million from the California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC) to support construction of the Jessie Street Marsh Restoration and Access Project.
15. California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Grant (CM) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,585 authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, appropriate, and execute agreements for the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps grant.
Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines: Section 15307 (maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource), Section 15308 (maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of the environment), and Section 15061(b)(3) (“common sense” exemption).
16. Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with OIR Group for Independent Police Auditor Services (CM/PD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to approve the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with OIR Group, LLC for Independent Police Auditor (IPA) services, extending the term through June 30, 2027, updating the Scope of Work and Fee Schedule, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
17. Request for Evaluation and Streamlining of City Advisory Bodies and Committees (CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to direct staff to develop a recommended approach for evaluating and streamlining the City’s system of advisory bodies, commissions, standing committees, and ad hoc Council committees. This approach should include:
A proposed scope of work;
A recommended methodology and timeline;
Consideration of consultant support;
Estimated cost of the evaluation effort; and
A plan for returning to Council for approval prior to initiating the evaluation and streamlining review.
18. Award Contract for the Purchase of Vehicle Barriers and Related Materials (EDH)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to:
Award a contract for the purchase of vehicle barriers and related materials from Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC, in an amount not to exceed $178,654.69, via “piggybacking” the General Services Administration Schedule 84 Contract #47QSWA19D001F; and
Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections: 15301 (Minor Alteration to Existing Structures and Facilities); 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction of Existing Structures or Facilities); 15303 (New Construction, Installation, or Conversion of Limited Number of Small Structures, Facilities, Equipment); § 15304 (Minor Alteration to Land, Water, or Vegetation); and the Common Sense Exemption (§ 15061(b)(3)).
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Consent Agenda (continued)
19. Resolution Approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) for the Santa Cruz Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the Allocation of Property Tax Increment within the Santa Cruz EIFD (EDH) LOCATION: Citywide
Resolution No. NS-30,586 was adopted approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) for the Santa Cruz Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the allocation of property tax increment within the Santa Cruz EIFD.
20. Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion carried to reject the liability claims of 1) Leonardo J. Morelli and 2) Subroclaims, Inc. – Geico Insurance, based on staff recommendation.
21. FY 2025 Traffic Impact Fee Annual Report (FN/PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to accept and approve the attached FY 2025 Traffic Impact Fee Annual Report.
22. FY 2025 Parking In-Lieu Impact Fee Annual Report (FN/PW) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to accept and approve the attached FY 2025 Parking In-Lieu Impact Fee Annual Report.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
23. Resolution Directing Staff to Submit the Local Coastal Program Amendments Approved by City Council on November 18, 2025, Related to the Previously Approved General Plan 2030 Sensitive Habitat and Vegetation Maps and the Added Beaches and Bluffs Hazards Adaptation Chapter, to the California Coastal Commission (PL)
LOCATION: District 2, 3, 4, and 6
Motion carried to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,587 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit the amendments to the Local Coastal Program approved by City Council on November 18, 2025, to the California Coastal Commission for final certification; and
Direct staff to submit the above resolution to the California Coastal Commission for certification, together with the amendments to the Local Coastal Program approved on November 18, 2025.
24. Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Construction Phase (c402519) – Contract Amendment 12 (PW)
LOCATION: District 2
Motion carried to approve Contract Amendment 12 to an agreement with TRC Engineers, Inc. (Rancho Cordova, CA) to provide design completion, final coordination and construction support services for the Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project. The Public Works Director is authorized to approve future Contract Amendments within the approved project budget.
25. West Cliff Drive Stabilization Project - Notice of Completion (PW) LOCATION: District 6
Motion carried to accept the work of Granite Construction (Watsonville, CA), authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the West Cliff Stabilization Project (c401501), 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)
26. Adjustment of the City of Santa Cruz Water Department Miscellaneous Fees (WT)
LOCATION: County
Resolution No. NS-30,588 was adopted adjusting the City of Santa Cruz Water Department’s miscellaneous fees for services due to labor cost increases and rescinding Resolution No. NS-30,337.
27. Water Supply Augmentation, Beltz Well 10 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot Test and Beltz 11 Injection Pilot Test, Pueblo Water Resources Professional Services Contract for Pilot Test Work Plan and Hydrogeology Support to Perform the Pilot Test (WT)
LOCATION: County
Motion carried to:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form to be approved by the City Attorney with Pueblo Water Resources (PWR) of Ventura, CA in the amount of $455,910 to conduct pilot testing of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) at Beltz Well 10 and Beltz Well 11; Authorize the Water Director, or designee, to execute amendments that are within the approved budget; and
Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 14 Cal Code Regs §15301 (Existing Facilities) and §15306 (Information Collection) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
End Consent Agenda
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At this time Mayor Keeley left the dais.
Consent Public Hearing
Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson opened the public comment period. The following person spoke:
Garrett
Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember O’Hara, to approve the Consent Public Hearing Agenda.
ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Keeley (items 28 - 33).
DISQUALIFIED: Mayor Keeley (item 34).
28. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-23 and Ordinance No. 2025-24 Amending the Municipal Code Title 21, Chapter 21.03 – Relocation Assistance for Displaced Tenants and Title 24, Chapter 24.08, Part 14 - Residential Demolition/Conversion Authorization Permits Related to Displacement of Tenants Due to Enforcement of Unsafe Living Conditions and Demolition of Housing (PL)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-23 amending Titles 21 and 24 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) related to relocation assistance associated with substandard housing cases and right of first refusal and other minor changes related to demolition of housing;
Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-24 amending the Local Coastal Program (LCP) Implementation Plan (IP) and Title 24 of the Municipal Code related to the approving body for demolition of three or more dwellings; and Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,589 directing staff to submit Ordinance No. 2025-24 to the California Coastal Commission.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
29. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-25 Adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code and Fire Code Standards, including Annual Supplements and State Amendments and Errata (FD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Ordinance No. 2025-25 was adopted amending the Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 19.05 to adopt and incorporate by reference the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code and make other amendments and amend Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 19.10.
30. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-26 Adopting the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, including Annual Supplements and State Amendments and Errata (FD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Ordinance No. 2025-26 was adopted adding Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter
19.30 to adopt and incorporate by reference the 2025 California WildlandUrban Interface Code and make other amendments.
31. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-27 Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code § 10.36.040 Pertaining to Medians (CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Ordinance No. 2025-27 was adopted amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) § 10.36.040 pertaining to medians.
32. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-28 Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code 5.82.120 Pertaining to Sidewalk Vending (CA) LOCATION: Citywide
Ordinance No. 2025-28 was adopted amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) 5.82.120 pertaining to sidewalk vending.
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Consent Public Hearings (continued)
33. Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Resolution regarding Conduit Financing for the 136 River Street Project (EDH) LOCATION: District 5
Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and adopt Resolution No. NS-30,590 approving the issuance of tax-exempt multi-family rental housing revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 (the “Bonds”), by the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) for the benefit of 136 River Apartments Investors, L.P. (the “Borrower”), to provide for the financing of the multi-family rental housing project.
34. Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Resolution regarding Conduit Financing for the 525 Water Street Project (EDH) LOCATION: District 1
Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and adopt Resolution No. NS-30,591 approving the issuance of tax-exempt multi-family rental housing revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000 (the “Bonds”), by the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) for the benefit of 525 Water Street LP (the “Borrower”), to provide for the financing of the multi-family rental housing project.
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Public Hearings
35. No-Parking Street Sweeping Program and Street Sweeping Coastal Permit Project Number: CP25-0132 Coastal Permit for Continuation, in Perpetuity, of Limitation of Hours of Public Parking in Support of Ongoing Sweeping of City Streets in the Public Right-of-Way on Land Within the Shoreline Protection Overlay/Coastal Zone on Public Rights-of-Way Within the Coastal Zone, Including Potential Future Expansions of the Locations and Time of Parking Restrictions. Environmental Review: Not a Project Pursuant to CEQA Section 15378; Statutory Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(j) (14 CCR Section 15282(j)). Categorical Exemption: CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(c) and (g), 15307, 15308, and 15061(b) (14 CCR Sections 15301(c) and (g), 15307, 15308, and 15061(b).); Filed: 10/15/2025 by Applicant: City of Santa Cruz. This Coastal Permit is Appealable to the California Coastal Commission (PW/PL) LOCATION: Districts 1, 2, 5, and 6
Associate Planner II E. Dhakni and Senior Planner T. Maier gave a presentation.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
MOTION: Councilmember Golder moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson, to:
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,592 formalizing and making permanent the NoParking Street Sweeping Pilot Program, allowing for continuation, in perpetuity, and future expansion of limitations on hours of public parking on lands in various locations throughout the City; and
Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,593 acknowledging the environmental determination and approving a Coastal Permit (further to Application CP23- 0144) for continuation, in perpetuity, and future expansion of limitations on hours of public parking in support of ongoing sweeping of City streets in the public right-of-way on land within the Shoreline Protection Overlay/Coastal Zone, based on the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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Council recessed at 3:08 p.m. and returned at 3:23 p.m.
Public Hearings (continued)
36. Tree Appeal – 401 Ingalls Street (Tree Removal Permit #TR25-0087) (PR) LOCATION: District 6
Urban Forester L. Keedy gave a presentation.
Appellant Gillian Greensite gave a presentation.
Applicant James Allen spoke.
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.
Keith McHenry
Marv Lewis
Garrett
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.
Appellant Gillian Greensite gave a rebuttal.
MOTION: Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Golder, to adopt Resolution No. NS-30,594 to deny the appeal and uphold the Parks and Recreation Commission’s approval of heritage tree removal permit application TR25-0087 submitted by property owner James Allen to remove two Coast Redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) located at 401 Ingalls Street.
ACTION: The motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISQUALIFIED: None.
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Presentation
37. Election of Vice Mayor for 2026
Councilmember Golder nominated Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson to another term as Vice Mayor. By consensus, the City Council elected Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson to serve as Vice Mayor for 2026.
Adjournment – Councilmember Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Trigueiro, to adjourn. By consensus City Council adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ss/Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator, ATTEST: ss/Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator, APPROVED: ss/Fred Keeley, Mayor.