Santa Cruz City Council
May 12, 2026

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Council Chambers
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz
12:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1:00 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, CONSENT, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND GENERAL

BUSINESS
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Statements of Disqualification
Public Comment on Closed Session Items
Closed Session

1. Conference With Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Government Code §54956.95)
1) Claimant: Preetam Donepudi
2) Claimant: Gerhard J. Philipp
3) Claimant: Mario Lastorina-Snyder
Claims against the City of Santa Cruz
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Closed Session (continued)

2. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) Property: 1339 Pacific Avenue
APN: 005-076-09
Owner: 1339-1341 Pacific Avenue LLC
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz, 1339-1341 Pacific Avenue LLC, Santa Cruz Natural History Museum
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both

3. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code §54957.6) SEIU
City Negotiator - Sara De Leon
City Council
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1:00 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Oral Communications - 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.

Presentations

4. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring the Week of May 11-16 as National Police Week, and May 15, 2026, as National Peace Officers' Memorial Day

5. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May 17-23 as National Public Works Week

6. Beach Safety Week
The below presentation will be heard at or around 3:45 p.m.

7. Hans Christian Andersen Awards
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification
Additions and Deletions
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
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Council Meeting Calendar

8. The City Council will review the meeting calendar attached to the agenda and revise it as necessary.

Consent Agenda

9. Minutes of the April 28, 2026 City Council Meeting (CC) LOCATION: None
Motion to approve as submitted.

10. Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women Appointment (CC)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to approve Councilmember Trigueiro’s nomination of Kay Tollini to the Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women.

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Consent Agenda

11. Explore the Establishment of a Citywide Office of Well-Being and Return with Recommended Next Steps (CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Direct staff to explore and develop options for establishing a Citywide Office of Well-Being within the City Manager’s Office to coordinate and advance the City’s Health in All Policies (HiAP) framework, voterapproved initiatives, and community well-being initiatives, and return with recommendations that include:
a) Proposed organizational structure and staffing plan, funding options, and goals and objectives for an Office of Well-Being; b) A strategy to align existing funding sources, including voterapproved revenues, with any new grants or other funding opportunities;
c) A strategy to integrate existing programs, initiatives, and advisory bodies under a unified well-being framework using the findings and recommendations from the Council-directed advisory body study; 2) Direct staff to initiate two near-term priorities that would fall under the Office of Well-Being, including:
a) Development of a Citywide Dashboard that highlights the state of various community indicators of success and strengthens transparency, accountability, and data-informed decision-making; and
b) Development of a Neighborhood Activation Micro-Grant Pilot Program model for City Council consideration, including recommended funding strategies to begin as early as 2027, to support recommended community-led efforts across City Council districts that improve neighborhood well-being, connection, and resilience.

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Consent Agenda (continued)

12. Santa Cruz Wharf Eastside Resiliency Project (ED)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution approving the plans for the Santa Cruz Wharf Eastside Resiliency Project (Project) prepared by Moffatt & Nichol; 2) Authorize the solicitation of bids and award of contract to construct the Project, in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute change orders within the approved project budget; and
4) Adopt a CEQA finding of statutory and categorical exemption, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080, subd. (b)(2); CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of New Structures).

13. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Downtown Pops! Lease (ED) LOCATION: District 4
Motion to:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, a Downtown Pops! Master License Agreement between the City and 1339-1341 Pacific Avenue, LLC and a Sublicense Agreement between the City and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History; 2) Authorize the City to deviate from its typical Downtown Pops! model to support the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s use of 1339 Pacific Avenue; and
3) Adopt finding of categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to: (1) 14 CCR 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities); and (2) 14 CCR 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).

Consent Agenda (consent)
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14. Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion to reject the liability claims of 1) Preetam Donepudi and 2) Gerhard J. Philipp; and to return as late claim of 3) Mario LastorinaSnyder, based on staff recommendation.

15. Floral Drive Water Main Replacement Project – Plans and Specifications, and Authorization to Advertise and Award Contract (WT)
LOCATION: County
Motion to:
1) Approve plans and specifications for the Floral Drive Water Main Replacement Project (c700002) (Project) and authorize staff to advertise for bids. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract as authorized by Resolution No.

NS-27,563;
2) Authorize the Water Director to execute change orders within the approved project budget; and
3) Adopt a CEQA finding of statutory exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15282 (k), which creates a CEQA exemption for pipeline replacements that do not exceed one mile in length.

16. Non-Flow Conservation Fund Reimbursement Agreement Between Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County and City of Santa Cruz - Award Contract (WT)
LOCATION: County
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form to be approved by the City Attorney with the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County (RCD) to provide reimbursement to RCD for approved Non-Flow Conservation Fund conservation and restoration projects, not to exceed $3,684,575 over the course of five years, and authorize the Water Director to execute future contract amendments within the approved Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) project budget.

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Consent Agenda (continued)

17. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Radio Upgrade Project – Notice of Completion (WT)
LOCATION: County
Motion to accept the work of Telstar Instruments Inc. (Sacramento, CA) as complete per the plans and specifications, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the SCADA Radio Replacement Project (c702201), and authorizing the Water Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.

18. Beltz 12 Phase II Ammonia Removal Improvements Project (c702203) – Notice of Completion (WT)
LOCATION: County
Motion to accept the work of ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. Dba Geo H.

Wilson Mechanical Contractors (Santa Cruz, CA) as complete per the plans and specifications, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Beltz 12 Phase II Ammonia Removal Improvements Project (c702203), and authorize the Water Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.

End Consent Agenda
Public Hearings

19. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-10 Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 9.90 AB 481 Military Equipment Use (PD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-10 amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Chapter 9.90 “AB 481 Military Equipment Use” clarifying the procedure for amending the Military Equipment Use Policy in SCPD Policy 705.

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Public Hearings (continued)

20. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section 24.16.045 and Adding Part 5 to Chapter 24.16 Related to the City’s Local Preference Policy (ED/CD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Introduce for publication an ordinance amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section 24.16.045, and adding a new Part 5 to Chapter

24.16 “Local Preference Policy”; and
2) Adopt a resolution with an updated local preference policy.

General Business

21. Consultant Contract for Street Design Standards, Parking Policy Near Transit Proximate Developments, and Status Update on Implementation of the Downtown Plan Expansion (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide (and District 4 for Downtown Plan Expansion Update)
Motion to:
1) Advertise a request for proposals for consultant assistance with street design standards and parking policy near transit proximate developments. Authorize staff to select a consultant and execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve future contract amendments within the approved project budget;
2) Direct staff to return in fall 2026 with options for consideration regarding residential permit parking rates, municipal code updates to the residential permit parking program, and objective standards for active transportation infrastructure;
3) Provide feedback on potential future policy changes related to parking and transportation near development; and
4) Accept update on Major Transit Stop eligibility.

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General Business (continued)

22. 2026 Youth Liaison Program Presentation (CM)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to accept the 2026 Youth Liaison Program Presentation.

Adjournment
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INFORMATION ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MAY 12, 2026

23. City Manager: Quarterly Grant Report – Fiscal Year 2026 as of December 31, 2025 5/4/26 (CMFYI 273)

24. Library: Incident Report – Santa Cruz Library 3rd Quarter 2025-2026 4/30/26 (LBFYI 024)

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MAY 12, 2026

25. Proclaiming April 29, 2026 as “Santa Cruz Wharf South End Reopening Day” and inviting all community members to join in celebrating this exciting new chapter for the Santa Cruz Wharf.

26. Proclaiming the week of May 3–9, 2026 as “Professional Municipal Clerks Week” and encouraging all citizens to join in expressing heartfelt appreciation to our City Clerk Bonnie Bush, Deputy City Clerk Julia Wood, Records Coordinator Brittany Inclan, and Administrative Assistant Jenna Shaffer for the vital services that they perform and their exemplary dedication to the community that they represent.

27. Proclaiming the month of May 2026 as “Affordable Housing Month,” along with other local leaders in the greater San Francisco and Monterey Bay area regions.

28. Proclaiming May 7, 2026 as “Arbor Day” and encouraging all citizens to plant trees to offset climate change and enhance our local environment and natural world for our present and future generations.

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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.

Board of Building and Fire Appeals Two openings – at-large nominations Downtown Commission Two openings – to be appointed by
Councilmembers Golder and O’Hara
Sister Cities Committee One opening – at-large nomination 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.

Santa Cruz Fire Department
Marine Safety Division
National Beach Safety Week
May 18-25th, 2026

6.1 5/13/2026 2
Over 1.2 million visitors to the beach
More than 40,000 preventative contacts
Over 300 rescues
Surfer Awareness of Lifesaving Techniques (SALT)
Extended our 'Know Before You Go' messaging
UCSC Outreach
Tabling, CornUCopia and Welcome Week
Marine Division Programs and Outreach

6.2 USLA's Top Ten (Safety) Tips

1. Swim Near a Lifeguard

2. Learn to Swim

3. Learn Rip Current Safety

4. Never Swim Alone

5. Designate a Water Watcher

6. Alcohol and Water Don't Mix

7. Feet First Water Entry

8. Life Jackets Save Lives

9. Observe Signs & Flags

10.Beat the Heat & Block the Sun

6.3 5/13/2026 4
Día del Mar - Community Event
Sunday May 17th
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Santa Cruz Main Beach
All are welcome to attend.

6.4 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar
May 25 - City Hall Closure - Memorial Day
May 26 - Regular Meeting/Budget Hearings
June 9 - Regular Meeting
June 19 - City Hall Closure - Juneteenth
June 23 - Regular Meeting
July 3 - City Hall Closure - Independence Day
July 14 and 28 Meetings Cancelled
August 11 - Regular Meeting
August 25 - Regular Meeting
September 7 - City Hall Closure - Labor Day
September 8 - Regular Meeting
September 11/12 - Rosh Hashanah (City observed - sundown to sundown) October 20/21 - Yom Kippur (City observed - sundown to sundown) September 22 - Regular Meeting
October 13 - Regular Meeting
October 27 - Regular Meeting
November 11 - City Hall Closure - Veteran's Day (observed) November 17 - Regular Meeting
November 26 - City Hall Closure - Thanksgiving Day
November 27 - City Hall Closure - Day After Thanksgiving Day December 4/5 - Hanukkah (City observed - sundown to sundown) December 8 - Regular Meeting
December 22 Meeting Cancelled
December 25

8.1 MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY COUNCIL
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 28, 2026
Closed Session
11:30 AM
Mayor Keeley opened the City Council Closed Session at 11:31 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, Assistant City Attorney C. Bronson, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.

Statements of Disqualification – None.

Public Comment on Closed Session Items
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period at 11:31 a.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period at 11:32 a.m., at which time the meeting was closed to the public and Council adjourned to the Courtyard Conference Room.

9.1 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8236
Closed Session

1. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) Property: 17-D Municipal Wharf
APN: 007-331-08
Owner: City of Santa Cruz
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Marshall Miller and Kathryn Miller Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
Council received a status report from the City Negotiator, and no reportable action was taken.

9.2 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8237
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

MINUTES OF A CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 28, 2026
11:45 AM
Call to Order – Mayor Keeley called the meeting to order at 11:51 a.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, Assistant City Manager M. Templeton, City Attorney C. Bronson, Deputy City Manager/Director of Economic Development B. Lipscomb, Director of Community Development L.

Butler, Director of Finance E. Cabell (via Zoom), Chief of Fire R. Oatey, Chief People Officer S. De Leon (via Zoom), Director of Information Technology K. Morgan, Director of Parks and Recreation T. Elliot, Chief of Police B. Escalante, Director of Public Works N. Nguyen, Director of Water H. Luckenbach (via Zoom), Principal Management Analyst M.

Albert, Communications Relations Specialist K. Lee, Principal Transportation Planner C. Gallogly, Police Sergeant J. Trog, Deputy City Clerk Administrator J. Wood, City Clerk Administrator B. Bush.

Oral Communications
At 11:52 a.m. Mayor Keeley opened Oral Communications for members of the public who wished to speak regarding items not listed on the City Council agenda.

Maria Reyes spoke regarding Salsa by the Sea and asked for Council’s support of the dance community.

Bradley Snyder spoke regarding Joby Aviation and expressed he does not think the County or City should not incentivize them as they do not have much earning potential in the future.

Pamela Fyfe spoke regarding Salsa by the Sea and stated it can be used to promote tourism.

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Oral Communications (continued)
Katrina Tattenham spoke regarding Salsa by the Sea and asked for Council’s support in securing public spaces to meet.

Alastair Fyfe spoke regarding Salsa by the Sea and asked Council to consider if the change in the City’s regulations benefit the City.

Rebekah Verhook spoke regarding the community she has found in Salsa by the Sea.

Alex Scott spoke regarding Salsa by the Sea and requested to reinstate the summer dates on the Wharf.

Athena Flannery spoke regarding drinking water fountains being turned off at Friendship Park due to a previous shigella outbreak and asked for more handwashing stations throughout the City.

Javier Niño spoke regarding Salsa by the Sea and asked Council to restore the summer dates for Salsa by the Sea on the Wharf.

Suzana Djureilov spoke regarding Salsa by the Sea and asked Council to help save the event.

Bonny Masters spoke regarding Salsa by the Sea and shared the impact it has had on her life.

Unidentified person spoke regarding the Franchise Tax Rate and a claim he filed against the City for unauthorized taxes, and asked Council to stop this tax practice.

Eliza spoke regarding Salsa by the Sea and asked Council to renew the permits.

Unidentified person spoke regarding homeless services that have shut down on Coral Street.

At 12:19 p.m. Mayor Keeley closed Oral Communications.

At this time Council heard Additions and Deletions.

9.4 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8239
Presentations

2. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring the Week of May 3—May 9, 2026, as Municipal Clerks Week
Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson read from and presented a proclamation declaring the week of May 3—May 9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week. City Clerk Administrator B. Bush spoke.

3. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month Councilmember Newsome read from a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month.

Presiding Officer's Announcements – None.

Statements of Disqualification – None.

Additions and Deletions – None.

City Attorney Report on Closed Session – See page 8236 for the report.

At this time Council heard item 2 and proceeded with the remaining items in order.

Council Meeting Calendar

4. The City Council reviewed and did not revise the meeting calendar attached to the agenda.

Consent Agenda
Councilmember O’Hara made a comment on items 6 and 7.

Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson made a comment on items 6, 7, and 10.

Councilmember Newsome made a comment on items 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12.

Councilmember Brunner made a comment on items 6, 7, and 14.

Councilmember Trigueiro made a comment on items 6 and 7.

9.5 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8240
Consent Agenda (continued)
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke:

James Ewing-Whitman made a comment on items 6 and 7.

Garrett made a comment on item 6.

Bradley Snyder made a comment on item 14.

Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.

MOTION: Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to approve the Consent Agenda.

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.

5. Minutes of the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting (CC) LOCATION: None
Motion carried to approve as submitted.

6. Consideration of Permanent Display of the Progress Pride Flag and Transgender Pride Flag at the Council Dais (CN)
LOCATION: District 4
Resolution No. NS-30,646 was adopted authorizing the permanent display of the Progress Pride Flag and the Transgender Pride Flag at the City Council dais, alongside the United States flag, the State of California flag, and any other regularly displayed flags.

9.6 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8241
Consent Agenda (continued)

7. Proposed Resolution Regarding Use of City-Owned Facilities for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities, Emergency Preparedness, and SB 580 Compliance (CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Resolution No. NS-30,647 was adopted to:
 Prohibit the use of City-owned facilities for civil immigration enforcement activities;
 Direct City staff to continue emergency preparedness and continuity planning related to potential impacts on City services and facilities; and  Direct staff to prepare for compliance with Senate Bill 580 (Government Code § 12532.5).

8. Third Amendment to the Municipal Wharf Lease Agreement with Marshall Miller and Kathryn Miller for City-Owned Commercial Space at 17-D Municipal Wharf (ED)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion carried to:
 Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Municipal Wharf Lease Agreement with Marshall Miller and Kathryn Miller and any related documents in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, for the commercial retail space located at 17-D Municipal Wharf;  Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Lease, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded in the Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office; and
 Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to the following CEQA guidelines: 14 CCR 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 14 CCR 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).

9.7 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8242
Consent Agenda (continued)

9. Application and Project Management Support for Information Technology Systems (IT)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried authorizing the Information Technology Director to approve a contract change order or amendment, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, increasing the expenditure limits set by Council at the September 30, 2025 City Council meeting with respect to the Vantagepoint Business Solutions, LLC (Vantagepoint) Professional Services Agreement, for application and project management support of critical information technology systems.

The total contract value, inclusive of this amendment, shall not exceed $1,133,300.

10. Donation from the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County to Support the Abbott Lighthouse (PR)
LOCATION: District 3
Motion carried to:
 Accept a donor-funded light beacon from the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County (CFSCC) for the Abbott Lighthouse;
 Approve of the City accepting funds raised by the CFSCC to support longterm maintenance of the building;  Approve the maintenance of the Abbott Lighthouse as described in this agenda report; and
 Adopt a CEQA finding of categorical exemption pursuant to 14 CCR 15301 (existing facilities) and 14 CCR 15061 (common sense exemption).

9.8 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8243
Consent Agenda (continued)

11. Santa Cruz Wharf Interim Repairs and Recovery (PR)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion carried to:
 Authorize the Parks & Recreation Director to execute a final Change Order in the amount of $36,310.15 with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for the 2025 SC Wharf End Interim Repair Project (c302612); and
 Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,648 amending the FY 2026 budget to appropriate $36,310.15 in California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) reimbursements and insurance proceeds to the 2025 SC Wharf End Interim Repair Project.

12. Laurent Street Sewer Rehabilitation (Sewer System Improvements c401511) – Authorize to Advertise and Award (PW)
LOCATION: Districts 3 and 4
Motion carried to:
 Approve the plans and specifications for the Laurent Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project and 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; and
 Find the Improvements Categorical Exempt under CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR section 15301(c) (existing facilities).

13. Advance Dilemma Zone Detection and Retroreflect Project (c402216) – Notice of Completion (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to accept the work of DC Electric Group, Inc. (Cotati, CA) as completed per plans and specifications and authorize the filing of the Notice of Completion for the Advance Dilemma Zone Detection and Retroreflect Project (c402216) and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.

9.9 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8244
Consent Agenda (continued)

14. Fleet and Employee Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure at City Hall Annex (c405606) - Authorization to Award Contract - Budget Adjustment (PW) LOCATION: District 4
Motion carried to:
 Award a contract to Varni Electric (Watsonville, CA) for installation of EV chargers in the amount of $156,649, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Director of Public Works is authorized to execute change orders within the approved project budget;
 Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,649 to amend the FY 2026 budget and appropriate funds in the amount of $84,000 of rebate incentives from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) for the City Hall Campus Lot 13 – EV Charging Infrastructure (c402606); and
 Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

15. Union/Locust Backup Generator Project (c702107) – Notice of Completion (WT) LOCATION: District 4
Motion carried to accept the work of unWired Broadband, LLC. (Fresno, CA) as complete per the plans and specifications, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Union/Locust Backup Generator Project (c702107), and authorizing the Water Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.

End Consent Agenda

9.10 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8245
Consent Public Hearing
Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following person spoke:

Unidentified person
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.

MOTION: Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to approve the Consent Public Hearing Agenda.

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.

16. Approval of 2026 Program Year (PY) Annual Action Plan (AAP) (ED) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion carried to:
 Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,650 for the City’s 2026-2027 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan (AAP);  Direct staff to submit the 2026-2027 AAP to HUD, and authorize the City Manager to sign an application for federal funding assistance for the 2026- 2027 program year; and
 Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute program/project contracts, loan and grant agreements and related loan documents with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) sub-recipients and contractors in connection with Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) activities proposed in the 2026-2027 AAP and any subsequent revisions to the 2026-2027 AAP.

9.11 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8246
General Business

17. Report on City Wildfire Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee Deliverables and Proposed Next Steps (FD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Chief of Fire R. Oatey introduced the item and responded to Council questions.

Principal Management Analyst M. Albert and Communications Relations Specialist K. Lee gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following person spoke.

Bradley Snyder
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.

MOTION: Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Trigueiro, to:
 Receive a report on the activities of the Wildfire Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee, summarizing the committee’s work over the past twelve months, including key findings, collaborative efforts, and final deliverables; and
 Direct staff to proceed with the associated Wildfire Preparedness Communications Strategy.

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.

9.12 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8247
General Business (continued)

18. Active Transportation Plan Adoption (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Principal Transportation Planner C. Gallogly and Lauren Pope, Planner, Toole Design Group, gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.

Drew Moore
Garrett
Kelly Porter
Bradley Snyder
Unidentified person
Stephen Svete
Kevin Norton
Russ Harris
Kurt Workman
Jorge Nogrote
Unidentified person
Ella Harley
Glen Stewart
Mary Eriksen
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.

MOTION: Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to:
 Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,651 approving and adopting the recommendations of the 2026 updates to the City of Santa Cruz Active Transportation Plan; and
 Adopt a CEQA finding of Statutory Exemption under California Public Resources Code section 21080.20.

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.

9.13 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8248
At 3:00 p.m. Council took a break and returned at 3:17 p.m.

General Business (continued)

19. Receipt of AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Report, Amendment of Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 9.90, and Resolution Adopting a Policy Update Pertaining to AB 481 Military Equipment (PD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Chief of Police B. Escalante introduced the item and responded to Council questions.

Police Sergeant J. Trog gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.

Mayor Keeley opened the public comment period. The following people spoke.

Lee Brokaw
Bradley Snyder
Mayor Keeley closed the public comment period.

MOTION: Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to:
 Receive the Santa Cruz Police Department’s (SCPD) Annual Military Equipment Report;
 Introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2026-10 amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Chapter 9.90 “AB 481 Military Equipment Use” clarifying the procedure for amending the Military Equipment Use Policy in SCPD Policy 705;
 Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,652 adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy (SCPD Policy 705), which (a) incorporates the acquisition of additional military equipment, and (b) modifies section 705.10 (“Use in Exigent Circumstances”) to more accurately capture the Council’s intent when this matter came before the Council in 2025; and

9.14 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8249
General Business (continued)

19. Receipt of AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Report, Amendment of Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 9.90, and Resolution Adopting a Policy Update Pertaining to AB 481 Military Equipment (PD) LOCATION: Citywide (continued) MOTION (continued):
 Direct the City Manager to work with the Chief of Police and the City Attorney’s Office to address the ACLU’s concerns related to AB 481 reporting requirements, including review of annual cost reporting, consumable equipment acquisition estimates, quantity disclosures, and use reporting for all military equipment. Further direct the City Manager to return to Council within six months with an informational report outlining the planned updates to future Annual Military Equipment Reports.

It was requested that the motion be divided. Mayor Keeley approved this request.

MOTION: Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to receive the Santa Cruz Police Department’s (SCPD) Annual Military Equipment Report.

ACTION: The motion carried with the following vote.

AYES: Councilmembers Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.

NOES: Councilmember Trigueiro.

ABSENT: None.

DISQUALIFIED: None.

MOTION: Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2026-10 amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Chapter 9.90 “AB 481 Military Equipment Use” clarifying the procedure for amending the Military Equipment Use Policy in SCPD Policy 705.

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.

9.15 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8250
General Business (continued)

19. Receipt of AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Report, Amendment of Santa Cruz Municipal Code Chapter 9.90, and Resolution Adopting a Policy Update Pertaining to AB 481 Military Equipment (PD) LOCATION: Citywide (continued) MOTION: Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to adopt Resolution No. NS-30,652 adopting an amended Military Equipment Use Policy (SCPD Policy 705), which (a) incorporates the acquisition of additional military equipment, and (b) modifies section 705.10 (“Use in Exigent Circumstances”) to more accurately capture the Council’s intent when this matter came before the Council in 2025.

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.

MOTION: Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to direct the City Manager to work with the Chief of Police and City Attorney’s Office to address the ACLU’s concerns related to AB 481 reporting requirements, including review of annual cost reporting, consumable equipment acquisition estimates, quantity disclosures, and use reporting for all military equipment. Further direct the City Manager to return to Council within six months with an informational report outlining the planned updates to future Annual Military Equipment Reports.

ACTION: The motion failed with the following vote.

AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, O’Hara.

NOES: Councilmembers, Newsome, Golder; Vice Mayor KalantariJohnson; Mayor Keeley.

ABSENT: None.

DISQUALIFIED: None.

9.16 April 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8251
General Business (continued)

20. 2026 Annual Update on Projects in the 5-year Roadmap for West Cliff to Advance the Community’s 50-year Community Vision for West Cliff (CM/PW) LOCATION: Districts 3 and 6
Assistant City Manager M. Templeton gave a presentation and responded to Council questions.

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 receive a status update on the five projects identified in the City Council adopted 5-year Roadmap for West Cliff along with an update on additional West Cliff related projects.

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.

Adjournment – Councilmember Golder moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to adjourn. By consensus City Council adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted:

Julia Wood, Deputy City Clerk Administrator
Attest:

Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator
Approved:

Fred Keeley, Mayor

9.17 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/22/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
SUBJECT: Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women Appointment (CC)
LOCATION: Citywide
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve Councilmember Trigueiro’s nomination of Kay Tollini to the Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women.

BACKGROUND: The Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women (CPVAW) is comprised of members who have been nominated by each member of the Council. When a new member is elected, or if there is a vacancy for any reason, new commissioners must be nominated.

DISCUSSION: Due to the resignation of Courtney Barrett, there is a vacancy on CPVAW.

Councilmember Trigueiro would like to nominate Kay Tollini to serve the remainder of Commissioner Barrett's term, ending January 31, 2029, at which time they would be eligible for reappointment. Nominations must be approved by a vote of the City Council.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: The proposed Council action does not require CEQA review as it does not meet the definition of a Project under CEQA as it will not result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): This is an administrative process and is not directly related to Health in All Policies.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: No impact.

10.1 Prepared By:

Bonnie Bush
City Clerk
Submitted By:

Michelle Templeton
Assistant City Manager
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. KAY TOLLINI APPLICATION.PDF

10.2 10.3

10.4 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/20/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: City Council
SUBJECT: Explore the Establishment of a Citywide Office of Well-Being and Return with Recommended Next Steps (CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to:
1) Direct staff to explore and develop options for establishing a Citywide Office of Well-Being within the City Manager’s Office to coordinate and advance the City’s Health in All Policies (HiAP) framework, voter-approved initiatives, and community well-being initiatives, and return with recommendations that include:
a) Proposed organizational structure and staffing plan, funding options, and goals and objectives for an Office of Well-Being;
b) A strategy to align existing funding sources, including voter-approved revenues, with any new grants or other funding opportunities;
c) A strategy to integrate existing programs, initiatives, and advisory bodies under a unified well-being framework using the findings and recommendations from the Councildirected advisory body study; 2) Direct staff to initiate two near-term priorities that would fall under the Office of Well-Being, including:
a) Development of a Citywide Dashboard that highlights the state of various community indicators of success and strengthens transparency, accountability, and data-informed decision-making; and
b) Development of a Neighborhood Activation Micro-Grant Pilot Program model for City Council consideration, including recommended funding strategies to begin as early as 2027, to support recommended community-led efforts across City Council districts that improve neighborhood well-being, connection, and resilience.

11.1 BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Cruz has been a leader in advancing policies that recognize the connection between public policy and community well-being. Over the past several years, voters and City Council have supported a range of community-centered initiatives that directly impact health, safety, and quality of life, including:
• The City’s Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach, integrating health, equity, and sustainability into decision-making
• The Children’s Fund, providing sustained investments in youth and family well-being; • The Children and Youth Bill of Rights, establishing a shared framework for youthcentered policy; • The Sustainability and Resiliency Committee
• The Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax
In addition, the City’s Strategic Plan (2023–2028) identifies community well-being, affordability, resilience, and public trust as core priorities.

While these and other City efforts represent meaningful progress, they are currently distributed across various departments and governance structures. The absence of centralized coordination limits the City’s ability to align and prioritize investments, track outcomes, and communicate progress in a consistent and transparent manner.

DISCUSSION:

Establishing a Citywide Office of Well-Being
The City has made significant commitments to the community and through policy innovation, voter-approved funding, and community-centered initiatives. These investments reflect strong community values and voter trust. However, these efforts are currently implemented across multiple departments, staff, and structures, limiting the City’s ability to fully align strategy, maximize impact, measure outcomes, and communicate progress in a clear and consistent way.

Establishing an Office of Well-Being within the City Manager’s Office would create a clear, accountable structure to align the City’s investments, policies, and programs that impact community well-being.

Locating the Division within the City Manager’s Office ensures:
• Cross-departmental coordination and alignment;
• Integration with the Citywide Strategic Plan and budget process; • Clear accountability for outcomes and reporting;
• Visibility and prioritization of well-being as a core City function.

This approach builds on Santa Cruz’s leadership in Health in All Policies by moving from a coordination model to a dedicated implementation and accountability structure.

Purpose and Core Functions
The proposed Office of Well-Being is intended to bring together existing City investments in health, equity, and quality of life under a unified, accountable framework and would serve as the City’s central hub for advancing well-being and ensuring accountability for results. Core functions are anticipated to include:
• Strategic Alignment: Coordinating policies, programs, and funding streams across departments;

11.2 • Program Integration: Aligning voter-approved initiatives and Council-adopted programs, including Sugar-Sweetened Beverage-funded programs, the Children’s Fund, and youth initiatives;
• Accountability and Transparency: Establishing shared metrics and reporting on progress toward community outcomes;
• Community Partnership: Strengthening collaboration with community-based organizations, neighborhoods, and residents;
• Resource Coordination: Leveraging other partnerships or funding opportunities available to the City.

Community trust is closely tied to transparency and visible results; this structure ensures that the City can clearly demonstrate how policies and investments are improving the daily lives of Santa Cruz residents.

Accountability and Public Trust
A central goal of the Office of Well-Being is to strengthen accountability to residents and voters and provide a clear framework for continued investments in well-being as the needs of the community grow and evolve. This focus on transparency and accountability is critical to maintaining public trust. Establishing a coordinated framework ensures that:
• The impact of these investments is clearly measured and communicated; • Progress is tracked consistently across initiatives;
• Decision-making is informed by data and outcomes, and is responsive to community needs as they change;
• Residents can see how City actions translate into real improvements in their daily lives.

Near-Term Implementation Priorities
To begin operationalizing this work, two near-term priorities have been identified that can be developed in parallel with the establishment of the overarching Office of Well-Being:

1. City Well-Being Dashboard
A public-facing dashboard to track key indicators across areas such as affordability, youth well-being, homelessness response, economic opportunity, resilience, and public trust. This tool will provide a clear and consistent mechanism for reporting progress and supporting decision-making.

2. Neighborhood Activation Micro-Grant Program
A citywide micro-grant program to support resident-led projects that strengthen neighborhood connection, safety, and well-being. This effort invests directly in community-driven solutions and expands opportunities for civic participation.

Implementation and Funding Approach
Staff will return to Council before the end of the 2026 calendar year with a proposed implementation plan for launching an Office of Well-Being, including:
• Organizational structure and staffing recommendations; • Integration of existing programs and governance structures, including incorporation of the results of the City Council directed advisory body study; • A funding strategy that harnesses existing resources, including voter-approved funds where appropriate, and identifies new and external funding opportunities; • Phasing and timeline for implementation.

11.3 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: This action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it involves administrative and policy direction only and does not result in any direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change to the environment.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): The proposed Office of Well-Being aligns with the three pillars of Health in All Policies - health, sustainability, and equity, strengthening coordination across housing, childcare, youth development, aging services, safety, economic opportunity, and environmental resilience.

By aligning these efforts, the City can more effectively address the root causes of inequities and improve overall community health and well-being.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: No impact.

Prepared and Submitted By:

Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson
Vice Mayor, District 3
Sonja Brunner
Councilmember, District 2
Gabriela Trigueiro
Councilmember, District 1
ATTACHMENTS:

None.

11.4 Brittany Inclan
From: Michele Philibosian <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 6:59 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Office of Well Being
This sounds like a good idea so people in our neighorrhoods feel connected and are no longer fearful of each other or afraid to ask for help during a crisis. Up in the Santa Cruz mountains neighbors know and trust each other. It would be great to have that here too.

Michele Philibosian

11.5 Brittany Inclan
From: Kate Oates <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:32 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Support for Neighborhood Activation Micro-Grant Pilot Program Dear Mayor Keeley and Councilmembers,
I’m writing to express strong support for the proposed Neighborhood Activation Micro-Grant Pilot Program under the Office of Well-Being. This is exactly the kind of upstream, community-driven investment that strengthens neighborhood resilience and improves overall wellbeing.

As someone involved in grassroots stewardship efforts—including the emerging Adopt-A-Block model—I see how small, resident-led projects can transform blocks, build trust, and create shared responsibility.

A micro-grant program would give these efforts the structure and seed resources they need to take root across all neighborhoods.

Research from the Blue Zones Project and other wellbeing studies consistently shows that strong social ties, volunteerism, and neighborhood-level engagement are powerful predictors of long-term health.

Communities with higher resident participation experience lower rates of chronic disease and depression, stronger social cohesion, and greater resilience.

Micro-grant programs in other cities demonstrate that small investments yield outsized returns:
increased volunteerism, cleaner and safer streets, and stronger relationships between neighbors. Santa Cruz has the opportunity to join this movement with a model that is low-cost, high-impact, and aligned with our community values.

I urge the Council to move forward with adopting and resourcing the Neighborhood Activation Micro-Grant Pilot Program so residents in every neighborhood can participate meaningfully.

Thank you for your leadership and for prioritizing community wellbeing.

Sincerely,
Kate Oates

11.6 Brittany Inclan
From: Robert Orrizzi <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:51 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Agenda Item #11 / May 12, 2026
Honorable Mayor & City Council Members,
I am writing on behalf of the Santa Cruz Neighbors Board of Directors regarding Item #11 on this Tuesday’s Agenda. As you know, for over 25 years, Santa Cruz Neighbors has provided a neighborhood voice for the residents of Santa Cruz. Although we would prefer to have a designated Office of Neighborhoods with designated City Staff representatives for individual neighborhoods, we strongly recommend establishing an Office of Well Being. This recommendation has the potential to benefit all of our City neighborhoods. We ask that you please move forward with a Micro-Grant Pilot Program. Such programs have been successfully implemented in several Cities with similar populations (Mountain View, Long Beach, Palm Springs, Santa Monica, etc.) These funds could be the impetus for neighbors to engage in neighborhood improvement projects which would inherently connect neighbors and create community.

Thank you for your consideration.

Robert Orrizzi
Santa Cruz Neighbors, Inc.

11.7 Brittany Inclan
From: Bonnie Bush
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 2:20 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Fwd: Adjusting a Well-Being Dashboard for a City Our Size Bonnie Bush, CMC
City Clerk
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center St., Room 8, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 831-420-5035
Email:[email protected]
Web: santacruzca.gov
Begin forwarded message:

From: Kevin Norton <[email protected]>
Date: May 11, 2026 at 2:07:41 PM PDT
To: Gabriela Trigueiro <[email protected]>, Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson <[email protected]>, Sonja Brunner <[email protected]>, Susie O'Hara <[email protected]>, Scott Newsome
<[email protected]>, Renee Golder <[email protected]>, Fred Keeley <[email protected]>
Cc: Bonnie Bush <[email protected]>, Matt Huffaker
<[email protected]>
Subject: Adjusting a Well-Being Dashboard for a City Our Size

****CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.**** Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I’m writing as a Santa Cruz resident who strongly supports the City’s Health in All Policies and well-being goals, and who also wants to be sure our limited staff time is used where it most improves people’s lives.

There is a growing body of research on city dashboards and "performance management" that may be useful as you consider directing staff to develop a citywide well-being dashboard. Scholars like Rob Kitchin have found that dashboards often provide a sub-optimal experience for most residents and decision-makers, with significant challenges around data quality, interpretation, and real-world utility. They caution that

11.8 dashboards can easily become “performance management theater” if they are not tightly linked to concrete decisions, community engagement, and program improvements.

1. Opportunity cost and administrative burden
Collecting, cleaning, standardizing, visualizing, updating, and reporting data takes enormous staff time. That can mean:
 planners spending hours formatting spreadsheets instead of talking to residents,  public works staff documenting activity instead of fixing infrastructure,  nonprofit partners filling out reports instead of delivering services, and  managers focusing on presentation metrics rather than operational problem-solving.

Analyses of urban dashboards emphasize that when indicators are not clearly tied to specific decisions, organizations incur the costs of data work without meaningful benefits for residents. In some cases, the reporting system becomes a parallel bureaucracy. The key question becomes: Is this data changing decisions, or merely documenting activity? If nobody is using the information to improve policy or programs, the dashboard mainly serves optics, compliance, or institutional self-protection.

For a city of Santa Cruz’s size, right-sizing any dashboard is especially important. Research on small communities shows that many lack the capacity to maintain complex data systems, and benefit more from leveraging existing external tools and surveys (like the City Health Dashboard) and focusing internal capacity on action and partnerships.

2. Quantitative bias and “performance management
theater”
Critical work on urban dashboards notes that they tend to emphasize what is easily measured, while underplaying what is hardest to quantify but most important to community well-being:
 social cohesion,
 trust,
 dignity,
 neighborhood belonging,
 mental well-being, and
 democratic participation.

These are central to a Health in All Policies and well-being agenda, but they rarely fit neatly into a few indicators. Scholars warn that, without careful design and ongoing community input, dashboards can give a misleading sense of control and progress—what some call “performance management theater”—while leaving these deeper goals unaddressed.

3. Pair quantitative data with resident experience

11.9 The governance literature is clear that dashboards are most useful when they are only one input into judgment, alongside:
 metrics,
 interviews and narrative accounts,
 surveys,
 community meetings, and
 frontline staff observations.

Guidance on city dashboards stresses that they must be complemented by mechanisms for citizen engagement, data interpretation, and institutional learning, or else they risk confusion, misinterpretation, and even reduced trust in government. Good governance uses data to support conversations with residents and frontline workers, not to replace them.

4. Suggestions for refining the motion
With that in mind, I respectfully suggest a few changes that would preserve the spirit of the Office of Well-Being while limiting unintended burdens on staff and partners:

1. Start small and tie any dashboard to specific decisions. Direct staff to explore a very limited set (for example 5–10) of well-being indicators explicitly linked to adopted goals and to concrete decisions (budget, grants, program design), rather than a broad “state of the city” dashboard.

2. Leverage existing data platforms first. Ask staff to prioritize regional, state, and national tools (such as the City Health Dashboard) before building and maintaining a new in-house system.

3. Require an opportunity-cost analysis. Ask that any dashboard recommendation include:
o estimated ongoing staff hours for data work, and
o a description of what resident-facing or operational work would be de-prioritized to make room.

4. Treat the dashboard as a time-limited pilot. Consider a sunset or review clause (e.g., after two years) requiring evidence that the dashboard is being used in Council deliberations and program decisions; otherwise, staff should recommend scaling back or discontinuing it.

5. Center resident experience and neighborhood activation. Make clear that the Neighborhood Activation Micro-Grant Program and other community-led efforts are the primary focus of the new Office, and that any indicators exist to support those efforts—not the other way around.

I deeply appreciate the City’s commitment to health, equity, and well-being. My hope is that we invest in light, high-value data practices that free staff to be in neighborhoods, listening to residents, and supporting community solutions, rather than building data systems that may not match our capacity or our most urgent needs.

Thank you for your consideration and for your service.

11.10 Sincerely,
Kevin
Santa Cruz resident
(References: Rob Kitchin, “Urban data and city dashboards: Six key issues”; “Do city dashboards make sense? Conceptualising user experiences”; and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, “Making Data Accessible for Small Communities,” and more)

11.11 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/21/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
SUBJECT: Santa Cruz Wharf Eastside Resiliency Project (ED) LOCATION: District 4
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution approving the plans for the Santa Cruz Wharf Eastside Resiliency Project (Project) prepared by Moffatt & Nichol;
2) Authorize the solicitation of bids and award of contract to construct the Project, in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute change orders within the approved project budget; and
4) Adopt a CEQA finding of statutory and categorical exemption, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080, subd. (b)(2); CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of New Structures).

BACKGROUND: The California Coastal Conservancy (Conservancy) funds a variety of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds to increase availability of beaches, parks, and trails for the public, protect and restore natural lands and wildlife habitat, preserve working lands, and increase community resilience to the impacts of climate change.

On March 27, 2024, the City executed a grant agreement (Grant) with the Conservancy in the amount of $6,893,700 for the Santa Cruz Wharf Resilience Improvements. An amendment to the Grant was executed on December 5, 2024, increasing the total Grant amount to $8,659,700.

The Santa Cruz Wharf (Wharf) is one of only a handful of public piers and wharves statewide that is maintained by a full-time dedicated crew. Existing operations and maintenance efforts require additional funding to maintain the Wharf in good condition and prepare it for future improvements. The Grant, the largest single capital contribution to the Wharf in at least the last 30 years, will deliver immediate improvements to strengthen the resilience of the Wharf, and will

12.1 assist in moving several public access features in the Wharf Master Plan to a grant and shovel ready state.

DISCUSSION: The Grant provides funding for the planning, design, and construction of improvements to the Wharf which will prepare the site for future construction of Wharf Master Plan projects, such as the East Promenade and the South Landing. The Eastside Resiliency Project (Project) will increase the resiliency of the Eastside Parking Lot by replacing missing or damaged piles, adding stringers, and replacing decking and paving. This will enhance the Wharf’s resistance to sheer forces, and will better support modern vehicles that are often heavier today than when the lot was built in the 1960s.

Engineering plans for the Project have been prepared by Moffatt & Nichol, a regional leader in coastal infrastructure engineering and long-time consulting engineer for the Wharf. The plans are complete as to design and intent, are suitable for use in a solicitation for bids to construct the improvements, are included as an attachment, and can also be viewed on the City’s website at https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Parks-Recreation/SignificantProjects-Parks-and-Recreation/Eastside-Resiliency-Wharf-Project .

The proposed resolution confirms that the City Council has approved the Project’s design and plans and is intended to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

CEQA provides several statutory and categorical exemptions, and staff has preliminarily determined that at least four exemptions apply, including:
• Public Resources Code Section 21080, subd. (b)(2) - relating to emergency repairs to public service facilities necessary to maintain service. • CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities (Class 1 Exemption). • CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction (Class 2 Exemption). • CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of New Structures (Class 3 Exemption).

The Project involves the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of an existing facility and consists of replacement and reconstruction of existing structures where the new ones will be located on the same site with the same purpose and no expansion of use. None of the exceptions to exemptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): The Wharf is overseen and managed by the Parks and Recreation Department in close coordination with Public Works, Fire, and Economic Development. Together, the City not only maintains the Wharf but also activates it through numerous annual events and activities ranging from Woodies on the Wharf to the Tuesday Night Live summer concert series and much more. Beyond these events, the Wharf provides unique recreation opportunities and public access to experience the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and is home to roughly 20 local businesses. This Project will help maintain the above by improving the resiliency of the Wharf and reducing threats to human health and property from adverse environmental conditions.

12.2 FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: The Grant is budgeted in the capital improvement project, Wharf Resilience Improvements (c512501). Funds are available for the East Side Resiliency Project in Wharf Resilience Improvement Project.

Prepared By:

Norman F. Daly
Development Manager
Submitted By:

Bonnie Lipscomb
Deputy City Manager
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. RESOLUTION.DOCX

2. 2026 EASTSIDE RESILIENCY WHARF PROJECT PLANS.PDF

12.3 RESOLUTION NO. NS-30,XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ APPROVING

THE PLANS FOR THE SANTA CRUZ WHARF EASTSIDE RESILIENCY PROJECT WHEREAS, Moffat & Nichol has designed and prepared plans for the Santa Cruz Wharf Eastside Resiliency Project (“the Project”); and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed and approves of the completed design and plans for the Project, which are referenced in the agenda materials provided to the City Council on the date that this Resolution was considered; and
WHEREAS, construction of the Project has not yet commenced.

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Santa Cruz as follows:

1. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as findings.

2. The City Council approves the design and plans for the Project.

3. The design approval set forth in this Resolution occurred before actual work on the Project construction commenced.

4. The approval granted by this Resolution conforms with the City's General Plan.

5. The City Manager, or designee, in consultation with Moffat & Nichol, is authorized to act on the City's behalf in approving any alterations or modifications of the design and plans approved by this Resolution.

6. The approval and authorization granted by this Resolution is intended to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.

7. The Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

12.4 RESOLUTION NO. NS-30,XXX
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of May, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DISQUALIFIED:

APPROVED: ______________________________
Fred Keeley, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator

12.5 PROJECT

LOCATION

SANTA CRUZ WHARF

EASTSIDE RESILIENCY PROJECT
Santa Cruz Wharf
Monterey Bay

SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
Santa Cruz Wharf

LOCATION MAP
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VICINITY MAP
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PROJECT AREA
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WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

WHARF PILE

STORAGE YARD,
SEE NOTE 1
NOTES

1. WHARF PILE YARD ACCESSED FROM

CHESTNUT STREET
TITLE SHEET G1
APRIL 2026 VARIES
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SHEET INDEX
INDEX NO. DRAWING NO. SHEET NAME
1 G1 TITLE SHEET
2 G2 GENERAL NOTES
3 G3 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES 1 OF 3
4 G4 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES 2 OF 3
5 G5 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES 3 OF 3
6 G6 EXISTING PHOTOS
7 G7 EXISTING SITE PLAN
8 G8 EXISTING STRINGER PLAN
9 G9 WHARF SECTIONS
10 G10 CONTRACTOR STAGING AREAS
11 S1 OVERALL PLAN
12 S2 BASE BID
13 S3 BID ALTERNATE 1
14 S4 BID ALTERNATE 2
15 S5 BID ALTERNATE 3
16 S6 BID ALTERNATE 4
17 S7 DETAIL PLAN 1 OF 4
18 S8 DETAIL PLAN 2 OF 4
19 S9 DETAIL PLAN 3 OF 4
20 S10 DETAIL PLAN 4 OF 4
21 S11 DETAIL SECTIONS
22 S12 DETAILS 1 OF 3
23 S13 DETAILS 2 OF 3
24 S14 DETAILS 3 OF 3

12.6 ABBREVIATIONS

AC ASPHALT CONCRETE

ACZA AMMONIACAL COPPER ZINC ARSENATE

AISC AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

ALT ALTERNATE

APPROX APPROXIMATE

APWA AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION

ASTM AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

BOT BOTTOM

CBC CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

CDP COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

CL CENTER LINE

CLR CLEAR

CONC CONCRETE

DEMO DEMOLISH

DIA DIAMETER

EA EACH

EG EXISTING GRADE

EL ELEVATION
(E) EXISTING

F&I FURNISH & INSTALL

FCS FISH CLEANING STATION

FG FINISHED GRADE
FT FOOT or FEET

H HEIGHT

HDG HOT DIP GALVANIZED

HDPE HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

HORIZ HORIZONTAL
LF LINEAR or LINEAL FEET

LLH LONG LEG HORIZONTAL

LLV LONG LEG VERTICAL

MAX MAXIMUM

MHW MEAN HIGH WATER

MHHW MEAN HIGHER HIGH WATER

MI MALLEABLE IRON

MIN MINIMUM
ML MIL

MLW MEAN LOW WATER

MLLW MEAN LOWER LOW WATER

MSL MEAN SEA LEVEL

N NORTH

NAVD NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM

NDS NATIONAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOR WOOD

CONSTRUCTION

NIC NOT IN CONTRACT
NO. NUMBER

NOM NOMINAL

NTS NOT TO SCALE

OC ON CENTER

PCF POUND PER CUBIC FOOT

PL PLATE

PSI POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH

RGP REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT
SF SQUARE FOOT or FEET

SIM SIMILAR

SPECS SPECIFICATIONS

SQ SQUARE
SS 316 STAINLESS STEEL

STA STATION

STD STANDARD

T&B TOP AND BOTTOM

TEMP TEMPORARY

THRU THROUGH

TOT TOTAL

TYP TYPICAL

UON UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

USACE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

VAR VARIES

VERT VERTICAL

W/ WITH

VIEW NUMBER

SHEET NUMBER VIEW

REFERENCED TO
XX
S-YYY

SAMPLE VIEW TITLE
SCALE: SAMPLE SCALE
S-YYX
XX
S-YYY
XX
S-YYY

CROSS REFERENCE LEGEND

VIEW TITLE

SECTION CALLOUT

DETAIL CALLOUT

VIEW NUMBER

SHEET NUMBERS VIEW

REFERENCED FROM

VIEW NUMBER

SHEET NUMBER VIEW

REFERENCED TO

GENERAL NOTES

1. REPAIRS BASED UPON CONDITION ASSESSMENTS DATED APRIL 2, APRIL 3, AND OCTOBER 2, 2025 CONDUCTED BY MOFFATT & NICHOL.

2. ELEVATIONS SHOWN ARE IN FEET REFERENCED TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.

3. PROTECT ALL EXISTING SITE FEATURES NOT CALLED OUT TO BE DEMOLISHED. REPAIR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO EXISTING FEATURES TO REMAIN.

4. VERIFY ALL LEVELS, DIMENSIONS, AND EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD BEFORE PROCEEDING. NOTIFY OWNER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES OR FIELD CHANGES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF FABRICATION. IN CASE OF

DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE EXISTING CONDITIONS AND THE DRAWINGS OBTAIN WRITTEN DIRECTION FROM OWNER BEFORE PROCEEDING.

5. FURNISH, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN ALL WARNING SIGNS AND DEVICES

NECESSARY TO SAFEGUARD THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE WORK, AND

PROVIDE PROPER AND SAFE ROUTING OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK. THIS REQUIREMENT

SHALL APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO WORKING HOURS.

6. BEAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL JOBSITE SAFETY.

7. KEEP THE PROJECT SITE IN A NEAT AND ORDERLY CONDITION, FREE OF RUBBISH AND DEBRIS, AT ALL TIMES. THE SITE SHALL BE CLEANED OF

DEBRIS AT THE END OF EACH DAY AND AT THE CONCLUSION OF REMOVAL WORK.

8. ALL TREATED WOOD SHALL BE TRANSPORTED TO AND DISPOSED OF AT THE

CITY'S RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PER THE CITY'S TREATED WOOD WASTE DISPOSAL PLAN.

9. ALL WORK SHOWN IS NEW UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

10. THESE DRAWINGS OF THE PIER STRUCTURE DEPICT THE NOMINAL,

IDEALIZED, CONFIGURATION OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND
CONNECTIONS. VARIATIONS IN THE CONFIGURATION OCCUR IN DISCRETE LOCATIONS ALONG THE PIER. ACCORDINGLY, VARIATIONS IN THE FITTING

OF NEW STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE
SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED AND INCLUDED IN THE WORK EFFORT.

11. NOTED DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS.

SHEET SPECIFICATIONS

CODES AND STANDARDS

1. 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC).

2. 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC).

3. 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC).

4. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC), STEEL CONSTRUCTION MANUAL, 16TH EDITION.

5. AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION, NDS 2018 EDITION.

6. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS FOR BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, ASCE 7-22.

PERMITS AND PLANS

1. COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING PERMITS OBTAINED BY THE CITY:

1.1. USACE RGP 36

1.2. COASTAL COMMISSION CDP 3-18-1081 THROUGH CDP AMENDMENT A-1

1.3. CENTRAL COAST WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION NO. 34418WQ14 FIRST AMENDMENT

1.4. SANTA CRUZ WHARF MAINTENANCE PLAN
LUMBER

1. STRUCTURAL LUMBER SHALL BE DOUGLAS FIR-LARCH NO. 1 OR BETTER AS

SPECIFIED BY THE WEST COAST LUMBER INSPECTION BUREAU, VISUALLY GRADED LUMBER.

2. STRUCTURAL LUMBER SHALL BE CHEMICALLY TREATED WITH ACZA FOR MARINE EXPOSURE, SALTWATER SPLASH PER APWA STANDARD 4B, 4C.

CUTS SHALL BE SEALED WITH ACRI-SOY.

3. ALL REPLACEMENT MEMBERS SHALL BE REPLACED IN KIND. FOR BID PURPOSES ASSUME TIMBER OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINAL SIZES, UON:

DECKING 3X12
STRINGERS 4X12
PILE CAP 12X12
PILES 14" Ø PILE

4. REPLACEMENT MEMBERS SHALL HAVE HARDWARE REPLACED. HARDWARE

MAY BE REUSED IF LOSS OF MATERIAL FROM CORROSION IS LESS THAN 10%.

LUMBER MEMBER REPLACEMENT CRITERIA

1. DECKING SHALL BE REPLACED IF THERE IS ROT THAT CAN BE PENETRATED MORE THAN 1" WITH A SCREWDRIVER; IF THERE ARE VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL SPLITS THAT EXTEND THROUGH THE MEMBER; OR IF THERE IS A CRACK IN THE DECK BOARD CAUSED BY OVERSTRESSING.

DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A STRINGER SHALL BE REPLACED IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE.

2. STRINGERS SHALL BE REPLACED IF THERE IS ROT THAT CAN BE PENETRATED MORE THAN 2" WITH A SCREWDRIVER OR IF THERE ARE VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL SPLITS THAT EXTEND THROUGH THE MEMBER.

DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A STRINGER SHALL BE REPLACED IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE.

3. PILE CAPS SHALL BE REPLACED IF THERE IS ROT THAT CAN BE PENETRATED MORE THAN 2" WITH A SCREWDRIVER. SPLITS IN PILE CAP WILL QUALIFY

THE PILE CAP FOR REPLACEMENT ONLY IF THE SPLIT EXTENDS FROM ITS END TO A POINT PAST THE FIRST BEARING PILE. OTHERWISE, SPLIT PILE CAPS SHOULD BE CLAMPED TOGETHER BY USE OF TWO 1" DIAMETER THROUGH BOLTS. DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A PILE CAP SHALL BE REPLACED IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE.

TIMBER PILES

1. PILES SHALL BE TREATED DOUGLAS FIR ROUND TIMBER PILES CONFORMING TO ASTM D25. TREATMENT SHALL BE FOR SALTWATER SEVERE BORER HAZARD TO A MINIMUM NET RETENTION OF 2.5 PCF.

2. ACZA-TREATED DOUGLAS FIR WOODEN PILES HAVING A DIAMETER OF APPROXIMATELY 14 INCHES AND A LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 70 FEET FOR PLUMB PILES AND 75 FEET FOR BATTER PILES SHALL BE USED. PILES SHALL BE DRIVEN 20 FEET INTO THE BOTTOM OR UNTIL REFUSAL.

3. POLYUREA SEALANT SHALL BE APPLIED UNIFORMLY TO THE PILES TO A THICKNESS OF 250ML, AND TERMINATE APPROXIMATELY 13 FEET FROM THE TIP OF THE PILE AND 5 FEET FROM THE BUTT END OF THE PILE, SO THAT THE PORTION OF EACH PILE EXPOSED ABOVE THE WATERS. THE UN-SEALED

BUTT END OF THE PILE SHALL BE SUBSEQUENTLY CUT UPON INSTALLATION TO TERMINATE UNDER THE LOWEST CAP. PILES SHALL BE INSPECTED FOR

DAMAGE TO THE POLYUREA SEALANT PRIOR TO, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER, INSTALLATION AND REPAIRED IF NECESSARY. REPAIRS SHALL USE INERT WRAPPING SUCH AS HDPE SECURED BY BANDING.

4. THE PILES SHALL HAVE NO LETTERING OR PRINTED MATTER ON THE EXTERIOR UPON INSTALLATION.

STRUCTURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS STEEL

1. MATERIALS
PLATES AND BARS ASTM A36
BOLTS ASTM A307 GRADE A
LAG SCREWS ASTM A307 GRADE A

2. ALL STEEL ITEMS SHALL BE HOT-DIP GALVANIZED AFTER FABRICATION.

GALVANIZING SHALL BE PER ASTM A153.

3. STEEL FABRICATIONS SHALL BE FABRICATED BY AN AISC CERTIFIED

FABRICATOR

HARDWARE

1. NUTS SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM A563.

2. FABRICATE TIMBER CONNECTORS FROM ASTM A36 STEEL AND HOT-DIP GALVANIZED AFTER FABRICATION.

3. REPLACEMENT BOLTS, NUTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS STEEL CONNECTORS

SHALL BE OF THE SAME SIZE AS THE ORIGINAL HARDWARE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

4. DECK SCREWS SHALL BE 8" STRONG-DRIVE SDWS TIMBER SS SCREWS AS SUPPLIED BY SIMPSON STRONG-TIE OR APPROVED EQUAL.

5. BOLTS SHALL HAVE MALLEABLE IRON WASHERS AT THE NUT AND HEAD.

UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

6. DRIFT PIN MATERIAL SHALL BE SS OR HDG, DIAMETER TO MATCH EXISTING.

ASPHALT CONCRETE

1. ASPHALT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 39 "ASPHALT CONCRETE" FOR TYPE A HOT MIX ASPHALT.

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

1. PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE FOR CONCRETE PADS SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 10 "CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND VALLEY GUTTERS" OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ.

PILE DRIVING

1. RECORD PILE DRIVING DATA. PILE DRIVING LOGS SHALL ADHERE TO SPECIAL CONDITION 3, SECTION D PER SHEET G3.

2. PILE REPLACEMENTS SHALL BE PERFORMED PER: (A) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, SEE SHEETS G3, G4, AND G5; AND (B) ALL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN DOCUMENT 00070 "PERMIT COMPLIANCE TABLE."

WEIGHT LIMIT

1. THE WEIGHT LIMIT FOR ALL EQUIPMENT USED ON THE WHARF (INCLUDING THE CRANE AND PILE DRIVING EQUIPMENT) SHALL BE LIMITED TO 8 TON GROSS WEIGHT AS POSTED AT THE ENTRANCE. ANY EQUIPMENT
EXCEEDING THIS WEIGHT SHALL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT (I.E., CRANE MATS). ALL CRANE AND PILE DRIVING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PRE-APPROVED BY CITY'S ENGINEER VIA SUBMITTAL.

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12.10 100' 0' 100' 200'
SCALE: 1'' = 100'
Santa Cruz Wharf
2 1
1 LEGEND

PHOTO (ARROW INDICATES DIRECTION TAKEN)
Monterey Bay
3 SITE PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 100'
PHOTO 1 - BENT 111
SCALE: NTS
PHOTO 2 - BENT 145
SCALE: NTS
PHOTO 3 - BENT 154 LOOKING NW
SCALE: NTS
PHOTO 5 - NORTHEAST FISH CLEANING STATION
SCALE: NTS
PHOTO 4 - BENT 155 1 4 SCALE: NTS
SANTA
CRUZ
5 PHOTO 6 - SOUTHEAST FISH CLEANING STATION 6 SCALE: NTSPHOTO 7 - TYPICAL TRASH ENCLOSURE 7 SCALE: NTSPHOTO 8 - TOP OF WHARF LOOKING SOUTH FROM 153 8 SCALE: NTS 3 2
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7 6
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12.11 SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM
30 0' 30' 60
SCALE: 1'' = 30'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
1 - EXISTING SITE PLANSCALE: 1" = 30'
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ENCLOSURE
109 110
111 120 130 140 145
146
150
160
167
A
G9
B
G9

KEY NOTES
1 EXISTING STRINGER SPACING SHOWN ON 1
G8
TRASH

ENCLOSURE
TRASH

ENCLOSURE

SOUTHEAST FISH

CLEANING STATION

NORTHEAST FISH

CLEANING STATION

LANDING

GANGWAY

LANDING
JIB CRANE #2
JIB CRANE #1
TIMBER

CURB, TYP

TRANSFORMER PAD

12.12 SS-FM

SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM 30 0' 30' 60
SCALE: 1'' = 30'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
1 G7

EXISTING STRINGER PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 30'
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NOTES

1. ALL FEATURES SHOWN ON THIS SHEET ARE
EXISTING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

TRASH

ENCLOSURE,
TYP
109 110
120 130 140
146
150
160
167 ± 27' ± 22' ± 42' ± 52'
LEGEND
8" - 11" STRINGER SPACING
12" - 16" STRINGER SPACING
24" STRINGER SPACING
145
± 16' ± 14' ± 31'
111

12.13 10' 0' 10' 20'
SCALE: 1'' = 10'
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BP
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B
G7

SECTION - STAGNAROS
SCALE: 1" = 10'
A
G7

SECTION - EAST PARKING
SCALE: 1" = 10'
117
118
116
117
118
158
159
160
158
159
160
± 5' ± 49'

BUILDINGS
± 12'

WALKWAY
± 19'

PARKING
± 23'

ROADWAY
± 18'

PARKING
± 8'
WALWAY
± 21'

PARKING
± 16'

ROADWAY
± 22'

PARKING
± 7'

WALKWAY
± 16'

WALKWAY
± 39'

BUILDINGS
± 12'

WALKWAY
± 17'

PARKING
± 26'

ROADWAY
± 18'

PARKING
± 8'

WALKWAY
PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 10'
PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 10'
NOTES

1. SECTION VIEWS SHOW TYPICAL WHARF

SECTIONS AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY
SPECIFIC LOCATION ALONG THE WHARF.

LEGEND

FUTURE MASTERPLAN WORK

EXISTING
± 8' ± 24'

ROADWAY
± 19'

PARKING
± 26'

WALKWAY
± 19'

PARKING
± 24'

ROADWAY
± 19'

PARKING
± 6'

WALKWAY
± 14'

WALKWAY
± 19'

PARKING
± 49'

BUILDINGS FUTURE

EXISTING

CHANGE IN USE
FUTURE

EXISTING

CHANGE IN USE
± 16'

WALKWAY
± 39'

BUILDINGS
± 19'

WALKWAY
± 19'

PARKING
± 24'

ROADWAY
± 19'

PARKING
± 32'

WALKWAY

12.14 20' 0' 20' 40'
SCALE: 1'' = 20'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
NOTES

1. ALL FEATURES ON THIS SHEET ARE EXISTING
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

2. F&I CYCLONE FENCING AROUND THE PERIMETER

OF THE WORK SITE AND CONTRACTOR STAGING
AREAS.

3. BLOCKED OFF PARKING SPACES TO BE USED AS A
VEHICULAR ROUTE. SHOULD THE BID ALT BE

IMPLEMENTED, LIMIT ACCESS TO THE HEAD OF

THE WHARF TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS TO
BUSINESSES. CONSULT WITH WHARF CREW.

TIMBER

CURB, TYP

STRIPING FOR

PARKING, TYP
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

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WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
CONTRACTOR STAGING AREAS G10
APRIL 2026 VARIES
JE 10 24
JE/BP
BP
1 - CONTRACTOR STAGING AREASSCALE: 1" = 30'
TRASH

ENCLOSURE,
TYP
110
111 120 130 140 145
146
150
160
167
130

BASE BID - PROJECT WORK SITE AND
CONTRACTOR STAGING AREA, SEE NOTE 2

BID ALTERNATES - PROJECT WORK SITE AND
CONTRACTOR STAGING AREA, SEE NOTE 2

PARKING SPACES TO BE
BLOCKED OFF, SEE NOTE 3

BASE BID - PROJECT WORK SITE AND
CONTRACTOR STAGING AREA, SEE NOTE 2

BID ALTERNATES - PROJECT WORK SITE AND
CONTRACTOR STAGING AREA, SEE NOTE 2

12.15 SS-FM

SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM H/C
30 0' 30' 60
SCALE: 1'' = 30'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
1 - OVERALL PLANSCALE: 1" = 30'
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

SCALE

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OVERALL PLAN S1
APRIL 2026 VARIES
SH 11 24
SH
BP
NOTES

1. REPAVE INCLUDES DEMOLITION OF (E) AC AND
CONSTRUCTION OF AC.

2. STRENGTHEN INCLUDES F&I STRINGERS.

TRASH

ENCLOSURE,
TYP
109 110
111 120 130 140 145
146
150
160
167
1 S7
1 S8
1 S9
1 S10
170'-0"
114'-10"
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2
3 4
5 6

BID ALTERNATES TABLE
BID
ALTERNATE #
AREAS

INCLUDED

WORK (SEE
NOTES 1 & 2) SEE

REPLACE

DETERIORATED

DECKING

ALLOWANCE
(SQFT)

REPLACE

DETERIORATED

STRINGER

ALLOWANCE
(EA)

REPLACE

DETERIORATED

BENT CAP

ALLOWANCE
(LFT)
BASE BID A1 STRENGTHEN
& REPAVE 0 40 41

BASE BID E

REPLACE

STRINGERS &
REPAVE
0 0 32
BID ALT 0.1 A1

REPLACE

STRINGERS &
REPAVE
0 0 41
BID ALT 1 A

STRENGTHEN
& REPAVE 0 40 12
BID ALT 1.1 A

REPLACE

STRINGERS &
REPAVE
0 0 12
BID ALT 2 B REPAVE 3560 40 36
BID ALT 3 C & D REPAVE 6610 90 65
BID ALT 3.1 C & D STRENGTHEN
& REPAVE 0 90 65
BID ALT 4 F REPAVE 2310 40 31
A A1 B C D
E
F
7 8
10 10
8 9
1 S2
LEGEND
AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #

REPLACEMENT PILE
#
1 S3
1 S4
1 S5
1 S6
4 TYP.

KEY NOTES

DEMOLISH APPURTENANCES AS SHOWN ON

REPAVE - REPLACE ALL AC PAVING

REPLACE DETERIORATED DECKING AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

F&I TIMBER PILES AS SHOWN ON

REPLACE DETERIORATED PILE CAPS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

REPLACE DETERIORATED STRINGERS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE
STRENGTHEN - ADD STRINGERS TO AREAS OF (E) 24" STRINGER SPACING TO REDUCE SPACING TO 12". SEE EXISTING STRINGER PLAN, DRAWING G8. SEE BID ALTERNATES TABLE FOR APPLICABILITY

REPLACE STRINGERS - DEMOLISH (E) STRINGERS AND REPLACE WITH NEW STRINGERS SPACED AT 16" ON CENTER. SEE BID ALTERNATES

TABLE FOR APPLICABILITY

STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E) STRIPING UON
REPLACE FISH CLEANING STATIONS (2 TOT). SEE
REPLACE TIMBER CURB TO MATCH (E) LOCATIONS. SEE
1 2
3 4
5 7
8 1
S7
1 S8
1 S9
1 S10
1 S7
1 S8
1 S9
6 9
1 S7
1 S8

DECK AREA TABLE
AREA # APPROXIMATE TOTAL

AREA (SQFT)
A1 13260
A 3560
B 11850
C 10660
D 7770
E 8190
F 7670
1 S2
1 S3
1 S5
1 S2
10 9
11 A
S14
10 10

12.16 SS-FM

SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM H/C
30 0' 30' 60
SCALE: 1'' = 30'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

SCALE

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BASE BID S2
APRIL 2026 VARIES
SH 12 24
SH
BP
TRASH

ENCLOSURE,
TYP
109 110
111 120 130 140 145
146
150
160
167

KEY NOTES - BASE BID

DEMOLISH APPURTENANCES AS SHOWN ON

REPLACE ALL AC PAVING

REPLACE ALL DECKING

REPLACE TIMBER PILES AS SHOWN ON

REPLACE DETERIORATED PILE CAPS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

REPLACE DETERIORATED STRINGERS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE
STRENGTHEN - ADD STRINGERS TO AREAS OF (E) 24" STRINGER SPACING TO REDUCE SPACING TO 12". SEE EXISTING STRINGER PLAN, DRAWING G8. SEE BID ALTERNATES TABLE FOR APPLICABILITY.

REPLACE STRINGERS - DEMOLISH (E) STRINGERS AND REPLACE WITH NEW STRINGERS SPACED AT 16" ON CENTER. SEE BID ALTERNATES TABLE FOR APPLICABILITY.

STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E) STRIPING
REPLACE FISH CLEANING STATIONS (2 TOT). SEE
REPLACE TIMBER CURB TO MATCH (E) LOCATIONS. SEE
1 2
1 S7
1 S8
1 S9
1 S10
3 4
5 8
.
.
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2
3 4
5 6
A1
E
1 S7
1 S8
1 S9
1 S10
1 S7
1 S8
1 S9
6 9
7 8
10 10
8 9
1 S7
1 S8
LEGEND
AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #

REPLACEMENT PILE
#
1 S1

OVERALL PLAN - BASE BID
SCALE: 1" = 30'
4 TYP.
7 KEY NOTES - BID ALT 0.1

DEMOLISH APPURTENANCES AS SHOWN ON

REPLACE ALL AC PAVING

REPLACE ALL DECKING

REPLACE TIMBER PILES AS SHOWN ON

REPLACE DETERIORATED PILE CAPS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

NOT USED

NOT USED

REPLACE STRINGERS - DEMOLISH (E) STRINGERS AND REPLACE WITH NEW STRINGERS SPACED AT 16" ON CENTER

STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E) STRIPING
REPLACE FISH CLEANING STATIONS (2 TOT). SEE
REPLACE TIMBER CURB TO MATCH (E) LOCATIONS. SEE
1 2
3 4
5 8
6 9
7 1
S7
1 S8
1 S9
1 S10
1 S7
1 S8
1 S9
1 S7
1 S8
10 10
9 11 A
S14
A
S14
11 11
11 12.17
SS-FM

SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM H/C
30 0' 30' 60
SCALE: 1'' = 30'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

SCALE

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BID ALTERNATE 1 S3
APRIL 2026 VARIES
SH 13 24
SH
BP
TRASH

ENCLOSURE,
TYP
109 110
111 120 130 140 145
146
150
160
167
1 S7
1 S8
. 1 2 3 4
LEGEND
# AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #
A
1 S1
OVERALL PLAN - BID ALTERNATE 1
SCALE: 1" = 30'
KEY NOTES - BID ALT 1

REPLACE ALL AC PAVING

REPLACE ALL DECKING

REPLACE DETERIORATED STRINGERS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE
STRENGTHEN - ADD STRINGERS TO AREAS OF (E) 24" STRINGER SPACING TO REDUCE SPACING TO 12". SEE EXISTING STRINGER PLAN, DRAWING G8.

REPLACE DETERIORATED PILE CAPS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E) STRIPING
REPLACE TIMBER CURB TO MATCH (E) LOCATIONS.
1 2
3 4
5 5 6
6 KEY NOTES - BID ALT 1.1

REPLACE ALL AC PAVING

REPLACE ALL DECKING

NOT USED

REPLACE STRINGERS - DEMOLISH (E) STRINGERS AND REPLACE WITH NEW STRINGERS SPACED AT 16" ON CENTER.

REPLACE DETERIORATED PILE CAPS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E) STRIPING
REPLACE TIMBER CURB TO MATCH (E) LOCATIONS.
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 7
7 12.18
SS-FM

SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM H/C
30 0' 30' 60
SCALE: 1'' = 30'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

SCALE

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BID ALTERNATE 2 S4
APRIL 2026 VARIES
SH 14 24
SH
BP
TRASH

ENCLOSURE,
TYP
109 110
111 120 130 140 145
146
150
160
167
1 S7
1 S8
. 1 2 3 4
LEGEND
# AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #
B
1 S1
OVERALL PLAN - BID ALTERNATE 2
SCALE: 1" = 30'
KEY NOTES - BID ALT 2

REPLACE ALL AC PAVING

REPLACE DETERIORATED DECKING AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

REPLACE DETERIORATED STRINGERS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

REPLACE DETERIORATED PILE CAPS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E) STRIPING
REPLACE TIMBER CURB TO MATCH (E) LOCATIONS.
1 2
3 4
5 5
6 6

12.19 SS-FM

SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM H/C
30 0' 30' 60
SCALE: 1'' = 30'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

SCALE

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BID ALTERNATE 3 S5
APRIL 2026 VARIES
SH 15 24
SH
BP
TRASH

ENCLOSURE,
TYP
109 110
111 120 130 140 145
146
150
160
167
1 S7
1 S8
. 1 2 3 4
LEGEND
# AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #
C
D
1 S1
OVERALL PLAN - BID ALTERNATE 3
SCALE: 1" = 30'
KEY NOTES - BID ALT 3

REPLACE ALL AC PAVING

REPLACE DETERIORATED DECKING AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

REPLACE DETERIORATED STRINGERS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

REPLACE DETERIORATED PILE CAPS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E) STRIPING UON

NOT USED
REPLACE TIMBER CURB TO MATCH (E) LOCATIONS.
5 1
2 3
4 5
KEY NOTES - BID ALT 3.1

REPLACE ALL AC PAVING

REPLACE ALL DECKING

REPLACE DETERIORATED STRINGERS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

REPLACE DETERIORATED PILE CAPS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E) STRIPING UON
STRENGTHEN - ADD STRINGERS TO AREAS OF (E) 24" STRINGER SPACING TO REDUCE SPACING TO 12". SEE EXISTING STRINGER PLAN, DRAWING G8.

REPLACE TIMBER CURB TO MATCH (E) LOCATIONS.
1 2
3 4
5 6
6 6
7 7
7 12.20
SS-FM

SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM H/C
30 0' 30' 60
SCALE: 1'' = 30'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

SCALE

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BID ALTERNATE 4 S6
APRIL 2026 VARIES
SH 16 24
SH
BP
TRASH

ENCLOSURE,
TYP
109 110
111 120 130 140 145
146
150
160
167
KEY NOTES - BID ALT 4

REPLACE ALL AC PAVING

REPLACE DETERIORATED DECKING AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

REPLACE DETERIORATED STRINGERS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

REPLACE DETERIORATED PILE CAPS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PER

ALLOWANCES IN THE BID ALTERNATES TABLE

STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E) STRIPING
REPLACE TIMBER CURB TO MATCH (E) LOCATIONS.
1 S9
1 S10
. 2
3 4
LEGEND
# AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #
F
1 S1
OVERALL PLAN - BID ALTERNATE 4
SCALE: 1" = 30'
1 5
1 2
3 4
5 6
6 12.21
H/C
DETAIL PLAN 1 OF 4 S7
APRIL 2026 VARIES
SH 17 24
SH
BP
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

SCALE

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KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
1 S7

DETAIL PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 10'
10' 0' 10' 20'
SCALE: 1'' = 10'
111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 248'-9"
15'-0"±
TYP
8'-0" 7'-0" 23'-8" 16'-3" 47'-2" 25'-6" 20'-3"
NOTES

1. DEMO AC, DECKING,

STRINGERS, AND PILE CAPS
PER SHEETS S1 THROUGH S6.

F&I AC, TIMBER CURB, DECKING,

STRINGERS, AND PILE CAPS
PER SHEETS S1 THROUGH S6.

FOR FRAMING AND

REPLACEMENT DETAILS,
SEE

2. STRIPE ROADWAYS AND

PARKING TO MATCH (E)

STRIPING EXCEPT AS NOTED BY
KEY NOTE 3

3. WORK LISTED IN NOTE 1 SHALL

BE EXCLUDED FROM AREAS

UNDER THE FOOTPRINT OF THE
(E) TRASH ENCLOSURE
CONCRETE PADS 17'-6"
LEGEND
AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #

REPLACEMENT PILE
#
A A1 B
C D
2 KEY NOTES

F&I TIMBER PILES PER
DEMO (E) FISH CLEANING STATION. F&I FISH CLEANING
STATION (1 TOT). SEE

STRIPE ADA-COMPLIANT PARKING SPACE
1 2
1 S13
1 S14 94'-1"
1 S13
2 S12
1 S12
1 TYP.
(E) TRASH

ENCLOSURE
CONCRETE PAD.

SEE NOTE 3
3 3
A
S14

12.22 DETAIL PLAN 2 OF 4 S8
APRIL 2026 VARIES
SH 18 24
SH
BP
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

SCALE

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KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
1 S8

DETAIL PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 10'
10' 0' 10' 20'
SCALE: 1'' = 10'
128 15'-0"±
TYP
129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 7'-2" 13'-1" 17'-0" 17'-0" 13'-0" 6'-10" 19'-9" 30'-9" 21'-5" 25'-2" 16'-10" 31'-3" 17'-6"
25'-2"
A A1 B
C D
E
F
2 3

KEY NOTES

F&I TIMBER PILES PER
DEMO (E) FISH CLEANING STATION. F&I FISH CLEANING
STATION (1 TOT). SEE

DEMO SLAB AT (E) FISH CLEANING STATION
1 2
3 1
S13
1 S14
A
S14
B
S14
262'-0" 90'-2"
NOTES

1. DEMO AC, DECKING, STRINGERS,
AND PILE CAPS PER SHEETS S1
THROUGH S6. F&I AC, TIMBER

CURB, DECKING, STRINGERS,

AND PILE CAPS PER PER SHEETS
S1 THROUGH S6. FOR FRAMING

AND REPLACEMENT DETAILS,
SEE

2. STRIPE ROADWAYS AND

PARKING TO MATCH (E)
STRIPING.

3. WORK LISTED IN NOTE 1 SHALL

BE EXCLUDED FROM AREAS

UNDER THE FOOTPRINT OF THE
(E) TRASH ENCLOSURE

CONCRETE PADS
LEGEND
AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #

REPLACEMENT PILE
#
1 S13
2 S12
1 S12
1 TYP.
(E) TRASH ENCLOSURE
CONCRETE PAD. SEE NOTE 3
A
S14

12.23 SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM

SS-FM SS-FM SS-FM

SS SS SS SS
SS

SS SS SS

SS SS SS SS

SS SS SS SS
SS SS
SS SS

SS SS SS SS

SS SS SS SS

SS SS SS SS
SS

SS SS SS SS
SS

SS SS SS
SS

SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS
SS
SS SS

SS SS SS

SS SS SS
DETAIL PLAN 3 OF 4 S9
APRIL 2026 VARIES
SH 19 24
SH
BP
DESIGN

CHECKED
DATE
DRAWN
DRAWING NO.

SCALE

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10' 0' 10' 20'
SCALE: 1'' = 10'

KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
1 S9

DETAIL PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 10'

KEY NOTES

F&I TIMBER PILES PER
DEMO JIB CRANE #1 & JIB CRANE #2

DEMO GANGWAY, LANDING PLATFORM, & PILES SUPPORTING

LANDING PLATFORM
1 2
3 146
15'-0"±
TYP
147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 145B
26'-3" 17'-1" 13'-0" 15'-11" 13'-2" 4'-10" 19'-6" 24'-0" 15'-5" 7'-7" 24'-0"
145A
(E) JIB CRANE #1 (E) GANGWAY (E) JIB CRANE #2
D
E
F
2 3
2 3
1 S13
(E) OVERLOOK LANDING

TO REMAIN
270'-0"
NOTES

1. DEMO AC, DECKING,

STRINGERS, AND PILE CAPS
PER SHEETS S1 THROUGH S6.

F&I AC, TIMBER CURB,

DECKING, STRINGERS, AND PILE
CAPS PER SHEETS S1
THROUGH S6. FOR FRAMING

AND REPLACEMENT DETAILS,
SEE

2. STRIPE ROADWAYS AND

PARKING TO MATCH (E)
STRIPING.

LEGEND
AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #

REPLACEMENT PILE
#
2 S12
1 S12
1 TYP.
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SS SS

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KEY PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 250'
1 S10

DETAIL PLAN
SCALE: 1" = 10'
10' 0' 10' 20'
SCALE: 1'' = 10'
163 164 165 166 167
15'-0"±
TYP
9'-8" 18'-6" 24'-10"
E
F 8'-4"
NOTES

1. DEMO AC, DECKING, STRINGERS, AND PILE CAPS PER
SHEETS S1 THROUGH S6. F&I AC, TIMBER CURB,
DECKING, STRINGERS, AND PILE CAPS PER SHEETS S1
THROUGH S6. FOR FRAMING AND REPLACEMENT

DETAILS,
SEE

2. STRIPE ROADWAYS AND PARKING TO MATCH (E)
STRIPING.

3. WORK LISTED IN NOTE 1 SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM

AREAS UNDER THE FOOTPRINT OF THE (E) TRASH

ENCLOSURE CONCRETE PADS
LEGEND
AREA OF BID ALTERNATE #

REPLACEMENT PILE
#
1 S13
2 S12
1 S12
(E) TRASH ENCLOSURE
CONCRETE PAD. SEE NOTE 3 A
S14

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S1

SECTION - STAGNAROS
SCALE: 1" = 10'
1'-0" 0' 0'-6" 1'-0"
SCALE: 1 1/2" = 1'-0" A
S1

SECTION - EAST PARKING
SCALE: 1" = 10'

12.26 NOTES

1. STAGGER BUTT JOINTS IN THE DECKING A
MINIMUM OF 12".

2. REMOVE AND REPLACE DECK STRUCTURE (DECK

BOARDS AND ASPHALT) AS NEEDED TO INSTALL

PILES, REPLACEMENT PILE CAPS, AND
REPLACEMENT STRINGERS.

3. UPPER AND LOWER PILE CAPS SHALL BE
CONNECTED USING THROUGH BOLTS. SPACE
BOLTS AT 40" OR USE A TOTAL OF 4, WHICHEVER
RESULTS IN THE GREATER AMOUNT OF BOLTS.

4. WHEN REPLACING PILE CAPS AND A SPLICE IS

NECESSARY, SUPPORT PILE CAP SPLICE WITH A
LOWER PILE CAP. THE LOWER PILE CAP SHALL BE
ROUGHLY CENTERED ON THE CAP SPLICE.

5. IF POSSIBLE, SUPPORT LOWER PILE CAPS WITH AT
LEAST 2 PILES.
2 S7

DECKING REPLACEMENT DETAIL PLAN
SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"
S8, S9, S10
(E) PILE CAP
(E) DECK

BOARDS, TYP

REPLACEMENT

DECK BOARDS, TYP
SEE NOTE 2
(E) PILE, TYP
PILE
1 S7

DECKING AND FRAMING PLAN
SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"
S8, S9, S10
SEE NOTE 1

EDGE OF PIER

STRINGER, TYP

DECK BOARD, TYP

PILE CAP, TYP

DECK SCREW, TYP
SEE 3
-
3 - DECKING FASTENING DETAILSCALE: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"
2' 0' 2' 4'
SCALE: 1/2'' = 1'-0"
1'-0" 0' 0'-6" 1'-0"
SCALE: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"

STAGGER DECK

SCREWS, TYP

DECK BOARD, TYP EDGE OF PIER

STRINGER, TYP

BUTT JOINT, TYP
1/8" GAP
TYP
3 1/2"
1 3/4"
7/8"
TYP
2 1/2" NOM
TYP
4 - DOUBLE PILE CAP DETAILSCALE: 1" = 1'-0"
1' 0' 1' 2'
SCALE: 1" = 1'-0"

REPLACEMENT

UPPER PILE CAP, TYP

REPLACEMENT

LOWER PILE CAP,
SEE NOTE 4

THRU BOLT SPACING
SEE NOTE 3

PILE, TYP
SEE NOTE 5

AC COVER

DRIFT PIN, TYP

REPLACEMENT

PILE CAP

REPLACEMENT

STRINGER

BUTT JOINT
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FABRIC

BUTT JOINT

DOUBLE PILE CAP,
SEE 4
-

REPLACEMENT PILE,
SEE & 3
S13
4 S13

12.27 NOTES

1. REPLACE ASPHALT AS NEEDED WHEN REPLACING
DECK BOARDS. THICKNESS OF ASPHALT

CONCRETE SHALL MATCH THE THICKNESS OF THE

EXISTING ASPHALT CONCRETE (FOR BID
PURPOSES ASSUME THE THICKNESS IS 3").

2. ADD FABRIC BETWEEN DECKING AND AC.

3. PLACE T-STRAP IN A MANNER THAT WILL NOT

RESULT IN CONFLICTS BETWEEN DRIFT PINS AND
NEWLY INSTALLED THROUGH BOLTS. CENTER THE
TOP 2 BOLTS ON THE T-STRAP IN THE MIDDLE OF
THE PILE CAP.

4. PILE BANDING SHALL BE 3/4" WIDE BY 0.030" THICK
316SS WITH AN "EAR-LOKT" BUCKLE, AS
MANUFACTURED BY "BAND-IT" OR APPROVED
EQUAL.

5. REPLACEMENT BATTER PILES SHALL MATCH THE

SLOPE OF THE EXISTING BATTER PILES
(5VERT:3HORIZ NOM).

6. ADD BLOCKING AS NEEDED WHEN INSTALLING 1"
DIA THRU BOLTS. BATTER PILE SHALL BE
CONNECTED TO AT LEAST 2 PLUMB PILES.

7. ADD BLOCKING AS REQUIRED TO ENSURE A TIGHT
FIT BETWEEN CAP AND T-STRAP. BLOCKING SHALL
BE AN HDPE OR UHMW SHEET.
1 S7

WHARF FRAMING DETAIL
SCALE: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"
S8, S9, S10
1'-0" 0' 0'-6" 1'-0"
SCALE: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"
0'-6" 0' 0'-3" 0'-6"
SCALE: 3" = 1'-0"
A
- SECTIONSCALE: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"
A
-
(E) STRINGER,

TYP REPLACEMENT

STRINGER
DECKING, SEE NOTE 2
AC, SEE NOTE 1

DRIFT PIN, TYP
SEE NOTE 3

PILE BANDING,
SEE NOTE 4
PILE CAP 6" 6" 6" 1'-0"
1" DIA X 18"

BOLTS W/ MI

WASHERS

DECK SCREW,
TYP 5" 2'-0"
1'-8" 2 1/2" 2 1/2"
5" 2 1/2" 9 1/2" 1'-0" 2 1/2"
1/2"
1/2" PL
DRILL 1 1/16"

DIA HOLE
(TOTAL=4)
T-STRAP EA SIDE OF PILE, SEE 2
-
2 - T-STRAP DETAILSCALE: 3" = 1'-0"
3 S12
DOUBLE CAP REPLACEMENT PILE - ALT 1
SCALE: 1" = 1'-0"
4 S12
DOUBLE CAP REPLACEMENT PILE - ALT 2
SCALE: 1" = 1'-0"
5 - ALT DOUBLE CAP T-STRAP DETAILSCALE: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"
2' 0' 2' 4'
SCALE: 1/2'' = 1'-0"

CUT (E) THRU BOLT IF

IT CONFLICTS WITH

REPLACEMENT PILE

REPLACEMENT PILE

REPLACE THRU BOLT IF
(E) THRU BOLT IS CUT
PILE
(E) UPPER PILE CAP
(E) LOWER PILE CAP
(E) UPPER PILE CAP
(E) LOWER PILE CAP

CUT (E) THRU BOLT IF

IT CONFLICTS WITH

REPLACEMENT PILE
ALT T-STRAP EA SIDE OF PILE, SEE 5
-
PILE
1'-8" 5" 3'-0"
2 1/2"
2 1/2"9 1/2" 1'-0" 1'-0"
2 1/2"
1/2" DRILL 1 1/16"

DIA HOLE
(TOTAL=5)

DRIFT PIN

DECKING AC

REPLACEMENT

STRINGER

BLOCKING,
SEE NOTE 7

BLOCKING,
SEE NOTE 7 BLOCKING,
SEE NOTE 7

BLOCKING,
SEE NOTE 7
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BP

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SCALE: 1'' = 30'
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DETAILS 3 OF 3 S14
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BP
NOTES

1. PRE DRILL ASPHALT PAVING. PRE DRILL TIMBER DECK WITH 1/2" PILOT HOLE PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF LAGS SCREWS.

2. STRINGERS SUPPORTING DECKING NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY.

3. FISH CLEANING STATION REQUIREMENTS:

3.1. ONE REPLACEMENT FISH CLEANING STATION SHALL HAVE A HEIGHT, H, EQUAL TO 39", THE OTHER SHALL BE ADA-COMPLIANT AND HAVE A HEIGHT OF 34".

3.2. ALL COMPONENTS SHALL BE 316 SS

3.3. FAUCETS SHALL BE AERO MANUFACTURING COMPANY MODEL S-7

3.4. MANUFACTURERS CONSIDERED CAPABLE OF FURNISHING THE FISH CLEANING STATIONS INCLUDE:
-AERO MANUFACTURING COMPANY

3.5. DRAIN PIPE SHALL EXTEND THROUGH THE DECKING AND 6" BEYOND THE BOTTOM OF THE BENTCAP.

DRAIN LINE SHALL BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED ABOVE AND BELOW DECK. 4x8 TIMBER
2x8 TIMBER

BLOCKING
3/4"Ø LAG SCREW,
SEE NOTE 1
TIMBER
DECKING.

SEE NOTE 2

ASPHALT
PAVING
TIMBER

CURB LAG SCREW, TYP
6" 2"
2"
1 1/2"
TIMBER

DECKING

ASPHALT
PAVING
TIMBER

BLOCKING,
TYP
1'-0"
TYP
A
S1

TIMBER CURB - ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
C
- TIMBER CURB - SECTIONSCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" 2'-6"
2'-6" 1'-6" 1'-6" 2'-6"
8'-3" 2'-0" 1'-2" H, SEE NOTE 3.1 8"
D
- FISH CLEANING STATION - ELEVATIONSCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
1 S7

FISH CLEANING STATION - PLAN
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
S8
E
- FISH CLEANING STATION - SECTIONSCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
E
S14
1 5/8"Ø x 16GA

PIPE LEGS, TYP
1 1/4"Ø x 16 GA PIPE

CROSS BRACE, ON

BACK LEGS, TYP
TOP, 14 GA., ALL

COVED CORNERS
2'-0"
TYP
6"

TYP TIMBER CURB

BUTT JOINT

TIMBER BLOCKING

AT CURB BUTT
JOINTS
4'-0" TYP
2 1/2" EMBED, MIN
C
S14

CROSS BRACE

WELDED TO LEGS,
TYP
3-1/2"Ø BASKET
DRAIN, TYP. SEE
NOTE 3.5

LEG GUSSETS WITH
SET SCREW, TYP BOWL, 14 GA.

ALL COVED

CORNERS, TYP
BACK
SPLASH 10"
2"

ADJUSTABLE BOLT DOWN
FEET WITH SET SCREW. LAG

SCREW NOT SHOWN

ADJUSTABLE BOLT DOWN

FEET WITH SET SCREW
TIMBER

DECKING

ASPHALT
PAVING
3/4"Ø LAG SCREW,
TYP. SEE NOTE 1
2 FAUCETS NOT SHOWN.

SEE NOTE 3.3, TYP

TURN UP SPLASH
D
S14

COATING TO

MATCH (E) CURB

12.29 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/22/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
SUBJECT: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Downtown Pops! Lease (ED) LOCATION: District 4
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, a Downtown Pops! Master License Agreement between the City and 1339-1341 Pacific Avenue, LLC and a Sublicense Agreement between the City and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History;
2) Authorize the City to deviate from its typical Downtown Pops! model to support the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s use of 1339 Pacific Avenue; and 3) Adopt finding of categorical exemption from CEQA pursuant to: (1) 14 CCR 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities); and (2) 14 CCR 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).

BACKGROUND: The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (Museum) has been working with the City since early 2024 to plan for improvements to the Museum’s current building. The current building is aging, needs improvements to address substandard storage and archives space, exhibits area, and office space, and lacks a dedicated education space. The long-term goals for the City and the Museum are to improve accessibility, protect the collections and archives, and invest in the historic building. While the City owns the building, the Museum has taken the leadership role to fundraise and financially support a process to engage the community and ultimately design and implement building improvements.

The Museum selected a design-build entity to further design and construct the building improvements. They also worked closely with City staff to prepare a Construction Coordination Agreement, American Institute of Architects Construction Contract with the Museum’s proposed design-builder, and an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement to update terms and conditions and extend the lease term for 30 years plus two 10-year option extensions. In 2025, the Office of Economic Development (ED) began supporting Museum leadership in alignment with the Construction Coordination Agreement to identify possible locations, including City-owned and operated spaces, for temporary Museum operations during the construction period along with storage of collections items. The City Council (Council) authorized the execution of the

13.1 Construction Coordination Agreement and Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the Museum on March 24, 2026.

ED and Museum leadership explored opportunities to leverage the City’s Downtown Pops! Vacant Storefront Activation Program (Downtown Pops!) to activate one of the vacant spaces on Pacific Avenue. Downtown Pops! was created in 2021 as an economic development tool to fill vacancies on Pacific Avenue with the main goal of lowering the barrier entry for small businesses to lease a retail space. Through Downtown Pops!, the City typically enters a master license agreement with a downtown commercial property owner with a vacant space on Pacific Avenue, provides a guaranteed minimum rent, and then sub-licenses the space to a pop-up tenant for a 6-18-month term. The program has successfully activated five (5) different vacant retail spaces with six (6) tenants and additionally provided business retention support to three (3) businesses which remain open today. Currently, three (3) of these spaces have long-term tenants, and one (1) has an active Downtown Pops! tenant halfway through a 12-month license term.

In 2025, the City adopted the Vibrancy Ordinance to continue to encourage activation and upkeep of vacant storefronts on Pacific Avenue. The Vibrancy Ordinance creates stronger maintenance requirements for empty storefronts and requires property owners with vacancies of two years or more to register with the City and pay an Empty Storefront Registration Fee.

Property owners can qualify for an exemption from the registration fee by participating in the Downtown Pops! Program or providing their space for use by the City for free of charge for short-term activations. The implementation of this ordinance has encouraged several property owners to request participation in the Downtown Pops! Program, including the owners of 1117 Pacific Avenue, 1407 Pacific Avenue, 1306 Pacific Avenue, and 1339 Pacific Avenue.

DISCUSSION: ED supports the use of the Downtown Pops! Program for the Museum’s temporary location based on multiple benefits it will provide, including, but not limited to:
activation of a vacant space, attracting a family friendly use and established community organization to the Downtown, and the opportunity to create additional co-benefits and partnerships with the Downtown business community through participation in special events and other unique programming the Museum will develop. The Museum will operate in the Downtown similarly to their current operation with a front retail space and a ticketed museum exhibit space as well as room for staff offices and collections storage.

A feasibility analysis was completed on four (4) vacant spaces in the Downtown based on the Museum’s requirements for museum exhibit, retail, office, and collections storage square footage, accessibility and building code requirements, as well as key parameters required for Museum’s use of the space, including term length, termination agreements, rental rates and tenant improvement needs and costs.

The Museum’s requirements include:
 5,000 square feet minimum
 2-year minimum and up to 3-year maximum term
 Reduced rent to support operations through construction  Limited tenant improvements to reduce investment in temporary space ED and Museum leadership reviewed feasibility of the following spaces:
 1117 Pacific Avenue: The former Logos Bookstore retail space met the square footage requirements but would require some tenant improvements to support the Museum’s

13.2 office and storage needs. The limiting factor was the inability to achieve the desired term length under the Downtown Pops! and license fee rates without a 60-day termination clause which provides uncertainty for the Museum in potentially having to move to a new location mid-term.
 1407 Pacific Avenue: The former Palace Arts space also met square footage needs and would require minimal tenant improvements, but the property owner was not able to accommodate the request for a 2-3 year term without a 60-day termination. Full market rate rent would be required to remove the termination clause, which is not feasible for this temporary use.
 818 Pacific Avenue: The City’s Pacific Station South clinic tenant space was proposed as an option that could meet the Museum’s needs. The tenant space is in cold shell condition and would require full tenant improvements to make the space useable for the Museum.

The timing to complete the required design, permitting, and build-out is constrained with the Museum seeking occupancy in late Summer or early Fall 2026 which adds a layer of risk for potential delays or additional costs due to uncertainty on a date of occupancy.  1339 Pacific Avenue: Though this space has only been vacant for just under a year, the owner requested early participation in the Downtown Pops! Program. This space is a two-story retail store with approximately 2,500 square feet (SF) on the ground floor and 2,500 SF on the upper floor. The layout and condition of the building is well suited to the Museum’s needs to house the retail and exhibit uses on the ground floor and staff offices and storage on the upper floor. The Museum would complete minimal tenant improvements at their cost to accommodate their needs. The property owner has been receptive to the use of this space as a temporary tenant for the desired two- to three-year term, however they requested more certainty on the total monthly rent they will receive through the Downtown Pops! Program, while still accepting a total rent that is below market rate.

Based on the feasibility analysis, timing for occupancy, and term length, the Museum requested licensing 1339 Pacific Avenue. In order to accommodate the Museum’s specific needs and extended temporary location, the Council will need to approve modified terms for inclusion in the program. The current Downtown Pops! model includes the following basic terms:
 Typical term length: 6 months initial term and up to eighteen months maximum  Termination clause: Either party may terminate for any reason with 60 days’ notice - this allows the property owner to lease the space if a long-term tenant is found  Fee to property owner:
o Tenant License Fee: 10% of gross sales
o City Base License Fee Downtown Pops! contribution: $1.25/SF, capped at $5,000/month for spaces over 4,000 SF
o Total monthly license fee to property owner is capped at $2.50/SF or maximum $10,000, whichever is less.

The proposed terms that will differ from the current Downtown Pops! model for the Museum’s temporary use of 1339 Pacific Avenue during construction specifically include a longer term and a higher rent paid by the Museum:
 Term length: 2-3 years; transition to month-to-month arrangement with a 30-day notice termination clause after year 2
 Fee to property owner:

13.3 o Tenant License Fee: 10% of gross sales or $2,250 minimum per month, whichever is greater, but in no event greater than $5,000 per month
o City Base License Fee Downtown Pops! contribution: $5,000/month for spaces over 4,000 SF (The space is over 4,000 SF, no change from Downtown Pops! model) o Total minimum monthly license fee to property owner is $7,250; maximum is capped at $10,000
The Museum will be financially responsible for Museum’s share of property taxes, insurance costs, and cooperative retail maintenance assessments paid by the property owner, and all utilities, insurance, permit fees, any tenant improvements needed, and any other costs associated with operations in the space. The City will only be financially responsible for the monthly base rent contribution.

If this modification to the Downtown Pops! model for this unique activation is approved by the Council, ED will finalize and execute the master license agreement with the property owner and sublicense agreement with the Museum and assist with obtaining the necessary permits for the Museum to begin operations in late Summer 2026.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: The proposed City Council action does not meet the definition of “project” under CEQA, as codified in Public Resources Code § 21065. To the extent any of the proposed Council actions are deemed a project, they are exempt from CEQA under: (1) 14 CCR 15301 – Class 1 Categorical Exemption because the City Council action relates to the lease of an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; and (2) 14 CCR 15061(b)(3) as an activity that, with certainty, does not have an effect on the environment.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): The Museum is a partner of the City and is aligned with the City’s Health in All Policies with respect to health/wellness, sustainability, and equity.

The Museum embodies these elements through its mission, programs, and strategic plans. The proposed temporary location in Downtown Santa Cruz allows for continuation of Museum services and its staff and maintains community access to the Museum’s programming during the construction period needed to remodel their permanent location.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: Yes FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: This proposal would commit up to $180,000 in Downtown Pops! Program funding to support the Museum’s 3-year maximum term. Funding for the Downtown Pops! Program was previously approved by Council from the Economic Development Trust Fund. Additional funding from the Economic Development Trust Fund for the program is included in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request and does not impact the General Fund. The City will receive revenue from the Museum through permit fees, utilities, parking for staff and visitors, admissions tax, and sales tax as a result of their continued operations in the temporary location throughout the construction period for their permanent location.

13.4 Prepared By:

Rebecca Unitt
Economic Development
Manager
Submitted By:

Bonnie Lipscomb
Deputy City Manager
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

None.

13.5 Brittany Inclan
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 11:14 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Support for Natural History Museum Downtown
Dear City Council Members,
Downtown businesses thrive on foot traƯic.

So, we are excited to hear that the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is planning to temporarily relocate Downtown for a few years while they complete renovations on their permanent location.

We expect that this beloved museum, with their quality programs and education, will be a major draw that benefits all the surrounding business neighbors.

Thank you for approving Downtown POPS! support for this valuable institution to be Downtown, item #13 on tomorrow’s consent agenda.

Warmly,
Jorian Wilkins
Executive Director
Downtown Association of Santa Cruz
www.DowntownSantaCruz.com
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13.6 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/30/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: Finance
SUBJECT: Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) RECOMMENDATION: Motion to reject the liability claims of 1) Preetam Donepudi and 2) Gerhard J. Philipp; and to return as late claim of 3) Mario Lastorina-Snyder, based on staff recommendation.

BACKGROUND: N/A
DISCUSSION: I. Claims to be rejected:

1. Claimant: Preetam Donepudi
Date of occurrence: 2/9/2026
Date of claim: 4/10/2026
Amount of claim: $500,000.00
Claimant seeks damages and compensation for injuries allegedly sustained in a bicycle accident.

Represented by legal counsel

2. Claimant: Gerhard J Philipp
Date of occurrence: 5/14/2025
Date of claim: 4/21/2026
Amount of claim: $6.21
Claimant seeks a refund for utility franchise taxes related to his water service that were allegedly overbilled.

Self-Represented

14.1 II. Claim to be returned as late:

3. Claimant: Mario Lastorina-Snyder
Date of occurrence: 10/7/2024
Date of claim: 4/21/2026
Amount of claim: $350,000.00
Claimant seeks damages related to alleged violations of his civil rights by SCPD.

Self-Represented
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: N/A HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: No fiscal impact.

Prepared By:

Ross Brandon
Risk & Safety Manager
Submitted By:

Elizabeth Cabell
Finance Director
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

None.

14.2 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/22/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: Water
SUBJECT: Floral Drive Water Main Replacement Project – Plans and Specifications, and Authorization to Advertise and Award Contract (WT)
LOCATION: County
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to:
1) Approve plans and specifications for the Floral Drive Water Main Replacement Project (c700002) (Project) and authorize staff to advertise for bids. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract as authorized by Resolution No. NS27,563; 2) Authorize the Water Director to execute change orders within the approved project budget; and
3) Adopt a CEQA finding of statutory exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15282 (k), which creates a CEQA exemption for pipeline replacements that do not exceed one mile in length.

BACKGROUND: As part of the Water Department’s water main replacement program, funds are budgeted on an annual basis to replace deteriorated or deficient water mains in the City’s drinking water system. Water mains are selected for replacement based on the consideration of a number of factors such as leak history, pipe condition, pipe flow improvements, water quality, and coordination with other anticipated water system improvement projects, as well as developer-initiated construction or other City and neighbor agencies’ construction projects.

DISCUSSION: The Floral Drive Water Main Replacement project will retire and install approximately 1350 linear feet of 6-inch water main, reconnect all water services and fire hydrants, and replace the water main installed in the 1960s which has been subject to main breaks. The replacement of this water main will result in an improvement to the water system’s reliability and eliminate the potential damage caused by future failures associated with an aging water main.

Project plans and technical specifications for the Project are now complete and will be posted on the City’s website at the link below until the bidding period begins:

15.1 https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Water-Department/CapitalInvestment-Program/Water-Projects-in-Your-Neighborhood Bids will be advertised at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: The proposed Council action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines §15282 (k) because the Council Action considers “installation of new pipeline or maintenance, repair, restoration, removal, or demolition of an existing pipeline… as long as the pipeline does not exceed one mile in length”.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): This Project aligns with the public health pillar of the City’s HiAP framework and the Water Department’s mission to provide safe and reliable drinking water to its customers.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: The engineer’s estimate for this project is $1,234,871, which includes a 10% contingency. Funds are available in the Water Department’s FY 2026 Capital Investment Program budget, project c700002 - Main Replacements Engineering. There is no impact to the General Fund.

Prepared By:

Isidro Rivera, P.E.

Deputy Water
Director/Engineering Manager
Submitted By:

Heidi Luckenbach, P.E.

Water Director
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

None.

15.2 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/22/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: Water
SUBJECT: Non-Flow Conservation Fund Reimbursement Agreement Between Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County and City of Santa Cruz - Award Contract (WT)
LOCATION: County
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in a form to be approved by the City Attorney with the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County (RCD) to provide reimbursement to RCD for approved Non-Flow Conservation Fund conservation and restoration projects, not to exceed $3,684,575 over the course of five years, and authorize the Water Director to execute future contract amendments within the approved Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) project budget.

BACKGROUND: To ensure compliance with the state and federal Endangered Species Acts, Habitat Conservation Plans and related documents, Incidental Take Permits (ITPs) may be required when entities undertake otherwise lawful activities that have the potential to affect endangered or threatened species, such as coho and steelhead, or their habitat. In September of 2025, the City Council approved the City of Santa Cruz Anadromous Salmonid Habitat Conservation Plan (ASHCP) and authorized the City Manager to sign the related National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Section 10 and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 2081 permits (ITPs). Covered activities in the ASHCP include operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation of water supply, water system facilities and municipal facilities, City lands management, monitoring, and other activities. The ASHCP outlines measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts on these species and their habitats.

The ASHCP includes a Non-Flow Conservation Fund (NFCF) to provide funding for habitat restoration and enhancement projects over the 30-year life of the ASHCP that will mitigate for any residual effects of covered activities after implementation of the avoidance and minimization measures outlined in the ASHCP. The NFCF program also includes the establishment of a Technical Advisory Committee (known as the HCP Implementation Team or HCP-IT) consisting of representatives of the City, CDFW, NMFS, and the RCD to identify acceptable NFCF projects for the City to fund.

The RCD is a special district authorized by Public Resource Code, sections 9001 et seq.

16.1 DISCUSSION: In April 2023, CDFW approved the Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS) which, amongst other things, identifies key projects that are in direct alignment with the goals of the NFCF. The RCIS was developed by the RCD in partnership with the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, the County of Santa Cruz, NMFS, CDFW, and other partners for regional participation in the implementation of mitigation projects. Many of the projects that will be carried out under the NFCF will come from the RCIS portfolio. Some other potential projects, such as the Branciforte Flood Control Channel improvements, may also support other Citywide goals. The HCP-IT has approved an associated high- level five-year plan that identifies the first five years of projects.

The City is proposing to enter into a renewable five-year reimbursement agreement with the RCD to implement these NFCF projects. The RCD is in a unique position to implement NFCF projects given the complex planning, permitting, implementation, and long-term monitoring needs of the projects, combined with the RCD’s position as a special district and in-depth understanding of the RCIS project portfolio and management of the Santa Cruz Countywide Partners in Restoration Permit Coordination Program (PIR) program. The Purchasing Manager has approved the non-competitive award as authorized in Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section

3.08.150, which allows for sole-source awards, and pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code, section 54981 that allows a local agency to contract with another local agency for the performance of municipal functions within the territory of one of the agencies. Both City and RCD are local agencies tasked by law with various municipal functions of conservation, enhancement, restoration, adaptation, and resilience of the local resources and habitats.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: City Council adopted the ASHCP Final Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act on January 23, 2024.

CEQA review for individual NFCF projects will be completed as the projects are approved.

CEQA coverage for most projects is expected to be provided by the RCD’s PIR program. The PIR has undergone CEQA review by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, which adopted the Santa Cruz Countywide Partners in Restoration Permit Coordination Program Mitigated Negative Declaration on April 20, 2011.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): This project aligns with the public health and sustainability pillars of the City’s HiAP initiative by supporting the Water Department’s work to enhance functioning habitat and preserve sites of high ecological value within our drinking water watersheds. Watersheds that maintain adequate habitat and water quality for cold water fish species, such as steelhead trout and coho salmon, are indicative of good water quality for drinking water source watersheds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: The agreement amount is not to exceed $3,684,575 over a five-year period. Each fiscal year budget will be established during the City’s annual budget process and the amount will be based on the scope of services approved each year per the agreement terms and authorized by the Water Director as annual contract amendments. The FY

16.2 2027 proposed budget includes $695,000.00 for the first year of the agreement. There is no impact to the General Fund.

Prepared By:

Zeke Bean
Associate Planner II
Submitted By:

Heidi Luckenbach, P.E.,
Water Director
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. DRAFT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT.PDF

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NON-FLOW CONSERVATION FUND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

AND CITY OF SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT
This Non-Flow Conservation Fund Reimbursement Agreement ("Agreement") is made by and between the RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, a California Resource Conservation District, located at 820 Bay Avenue, Suite 136, Capitola, CA 95010 (hereinafter referred to as "RCD") and CITY OF SANTA CRUZ (through the Santa Cruz Water Department, hereinafter referred to as "CITY"), 212 Locust St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (together, the "Parties" and individually, a "Party"). This Agreement is effective as of ___________________________ ("Effective Date").

RECITALS
A. RCD is a special district that operates pursuant to the Resource Conservation District Act (California Public Resources Code §9151 et seq.). The mission of the RCD is to inspire and assist the people and communities of Santa Cruz County to protect, conserve, and restore natural resources through information, education, and technical assistance programs.

B. City is the drinking water purveyor for the municipality of the City of Santa Cruz. The mission of City is to assure public health and safety by providing a clean, adequate and reliable source of water with a vision to serving the community in a courteous, efficient, cost effective and environmentally sustainable manner.

C. City has obtained a permit pursuant to Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended (16 U.S.C. §§ 1531-1544), from the National Marine Fisheries Service ("NMFS") for authorization of incidental take of endangered or threatened species, including the threatened Central California steelhead trout and endangered Central California Coastal coho salmon, associated with "covered activities" such as water supply and flood control operations. CITY has also applied to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife ("DFW") for a permit pursuant to the California Fish and Game Code section 2081 for authorization of incidental take of endangered coho salmon, associated with the same covered activities.

D. City covered activities will adversely affect (primarily due to diversion of water) anadromous salmonid aquatic habitat and adjacent habitat (due to effects of other covered operations and maintenance activities).

E. City, as part of the Section 10(a)(1)(B) and 2081 permit application processes, submitted to NMFS and DFW, a Habitat Conservation Plan entitled "Final City of Santa Cruz Anadromous Salmonid Habitat Conservation Plan" ("HCP") which provides measures for avoiding, minimizing and mitigating adverse effects on covered species.

F. City is required by the HCP to provide funding as described in Section 7.1 of the HCP to construct, monitor, and manage projects that will offset remaining biological effects after implementation of improved instream flows and other avoidance and minimization measures.

State law requires that effects of City operations be fully minimized and mitigated prior to state incidental take permit issuance.

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G. The HCP Non-Flow Conservation Fund Technical Advisory Committee will recommend to RCD and City certain conservation and restoration project (each, a "Project"), which when authorized by a Work Authorization approved by the RCD and City, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Accordingly, the Parties enter into this Agreement to provide reimbursement to RCD for approved Work Authorizations issued pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1) Scope of Work. RCD shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, all necessary materials, labor, equipment and supplies to implement the scope of work (“SOW”) set forth in a Work Authorization approved by City and RCD. The form of the Work Authorization for each Project is attached hereto as Exhibit A. No work is to be undertaken until a Work Authorization has been approved and signed by the Parties to this Agreement. All fully executed Work Authorizations are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. The Work Authorization for the first Project shall be incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit A-1, the Work Authorization for the second Project shall be incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit A-2, and so forth. The Work Authorization will also set a not to exceed budget amount for the Project, and the work schedule, setting forth the anticipated timeline for completion of the Project. A project contingency of between ten percent (10%) and twenty percent (20%) of estimated construction costs may be included in each Work Authorization. The contingency may be used by RCD to cover cost overruns, change orders or additional work requested by RCD that are necessary to complete the scope of work set forth in the Work Authorization for the Project.

In the event the cost of a Project is anticipated to exceed the amount budgeted for a Project in the Work Authorization, RCD will promptly notify the City and City agrees to meet with RCD to endeavor to mitigate or minimize the cost overruns, and to consider other mutually satisfying and agreeable approaches to satisfying such costs such as, but not limited to paying such additional costs, reducing the scope of the Project, and/or adjusting timelines of other Projects to make funds available to pay such costs.

Upon execution of a Work Authorization, RCD shall engage, qualified and licensed contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and agents (“Consultants/Contractors”) who is/are: (i) fully experienced and properly qualified to perform the SOW provided for in the applicable Work Authorization, (ii) financially capable to perform the performance of the SOW, and (iii) properly equipped and organized to perform the SOW in a competent, timely, and proper manner, in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement and the Work Authorization. Additionally, for all construction tasks identified in the SOW, RCD shall construct, and install in a good and workmanlike manner and through its qualified and properly licensed Contractors, the SOW consistent with plans and specifications that are pre-approved by the City. Work Authorizations

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may be signed by the Executive Director of the RCD or their designee and the City Water Director or their designee.
2) Term. This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and terminates five (5) years after the Effective Date or the date for the latest end date in the schedule setting forth the schedule of work for any Project in its Work Authorization, whichever is later. At the option of the Parties, this Agreement may be renewed for up to five (5) additional five-year (5-year) terms under the same or substantially the same contractual terms and conditions by letter agreement or amendment. 3) Reimbursement. City shall pay to RCD the actual pass-through costs and the overhead rate for the work performed in the Work Authorization. Payments shall be made in accordance with Section 3(d), below, but in no event shall the total pass-through cost charged to the City for each Work Authorization exceed the amounts set forth in the Work Authorization as the not to exceed amount for that Project, except as otherwise approved in writing by the City and the RCD.. Aside from the overhead rate, as defined below, additional markups to Contractor work shall not be charged to the City.
a) RCD billable rates. Billable RCD staff hours for work performed under Scope of Work and Work Authorizations as set forth in Exhibit B. It is expected that billable rates for RCD staff will change annually on July 1 (start of fiscal year). Updated rates will be negotiated with the City, at least 30 days before they go into effect, and will be incorporated into this Agreement by amendment with each fiscal year to become Exhibit B-1 (FY), B-2 (FY), and so forth. b) Actual Pass-Through Costs. Actual pass-through costs include, but are not limited to, the RCD direct labor costs, equipment, material and supply costs, monitoring and testing costs, permitting costs, and costs of Contractor. The City shall not be responsible for any travel, meal, or lodging reimbursements to RCD or its Contractors or either's employees or agents, unless specified in the Work Authorization; and then City shall pay the actual cost, after completion of travel, not to exceed the maximum meal and incidental rates for State of California:
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx.. Receipts are required for reimbursement; tips and alcohol will not be reimbursed. c) Overhead Rate. The RCD recovers indirect costs through the application of "overhead rate" applied to all direct costs of the Work Authorizations. The indirect costs used in the calculation of the RCD's overhead rate may include but are not limited to expenses associated with rent, utilities, office supplies, legal services, annual audits, and personnel costs for overseeing fiscal and personnel management. All indirect costs included in this Agreement as overhead rates are properly allocable on the basis of a beneficial or causal relationship between the expenses incurred. Overhead rate does not include costs that are direct costs or that are otherwise charged as the actual pass-through costs. The overhead rates applied to the Work Authorizations for this Agreement are not to exceed:
20% of direct costs.
d) Payments to RCD. As work under a Work Authorization progresses, RCD will invoice City detailing the services provided or work performed, the total pass-through costs for the work performed, and the appropriate overhead rate, if any. Payments shall be made monthly by the City based on itemized invoices from RCD which list the total pass-through costs and overhead rate. The

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City will make progress payments to the RCD within 30 days after an approved progress payment request. Payments to the RCD are contingent upon the appropriation of sufficient funding by the City for the Work Authorization. If funding is reduced or deleted for a Project which has been approved through a Work Authorization, the City has the option without penalty or liability to either terminate this Agreement or to offer an amendment to this Agreement indicating any reduced amount, provided however, RCD shall be paid for all services rendered and work performed prior to the effective date of termination in accordance with this Agreement.

4) Funding Plan. The 5-year funding plan (“Funding Plan”) is attached hereto as Exhibit C. The Funding Plan is for conservation, monitoring, adaptive management and administrative costs to be completed during the term of this contract based on the total 30-year funding plan as described in the HCP Section 7.1.

The RCD is not necessarily the sole recipient of available funds through the Funding Plan. The City may in its sole discretion contract with others to perform the conservation, monitoring, adaptive management and administrative work to be paid for under the Funding Plan. 5) Contractor Selection and Contract Terms. In selection of any Consultant or Contractor to perform any part of a Work Authorization, RCD shall use the RCD’s procurement process and policies. All Consultant or Contractor contracts entered into to perform any portion of a Work Authorization must include the following (these requirements are part of this Agreement as well, and apply to RCD, to the extent it performs any portion of a Work Authorization itself):
a) Insurance Requirements. Each Consultant must comply with the insurance terms stated in Exhibit D, below, unless different insurance requirements are approved, in writing, by the City’s Risk Manager. Each Contractor must comply with the insurance terms stated in Exhibit E, below, unless different insurance requirements are approved, in writing, by the City’s Risk Manager. The RCD must comply with the insurance terms stated in Exhibit F, below. Each Contractor or any others, including RCD, performing work on this Project shall name the City of Santa Cruz, their officials, officers, and employees as additional insureds as indicated on Exhibit D and/or Exhibit E. RCD shall review the certificates of insurance of each Contractor or agents prior to commencing work on each Project to verify that the required insurance coverage is in place. In the event that RCD fails to require each Consultant or Contractor or others performing work in connection with a Work Authorization to maintain the insurance coverage specified in Exhibit D or E, as applicable, then RCD shall be liable to the City for any coverage shortfalls. b) Contractor and Consultant Indemnity.
i) All contracts for construction shall include the following indemnity provision:
[Name of Contractor] ("Contractor") agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the RCD, the City of Santa Cruz, their officials, officers, agents and employees (collectively, "Indemnitees") from and against any and all liability, claim, action, loss, injury, damage, judgment, or expense, including attorneys' fees and costs ("Losses") caused by or resulting from the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Contractor, Contractor's officers, employees,

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agents, or subcontractors in any way related to this Agreement. Contractor'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.

Contractor's obligation to defend shall arise regardless of any claim or assertion that Indemnitees caused or contributed to the Losses. This indemnification clause shall survive termination of this Agreement.
ii) All contracts for design professional services shall include the following indemnity provision:

To the fullest extent allowed by law (including without limitation California Civil Code Section 2782.8), Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Indemnitees from and against all Losses, to the extent Losses arise from or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to the Consultant exceed the Consultant's proportionate percentage of fault. This obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement. iii) Each Contractor's or Consultant's obligation to defend, indemnify and hold the Indemnitees harmless under the provisions of this section is not limited to or restricted by any requirement for the Contractor or Consultant to procure and maintain a policies of insurance.

c) Additional Benefits. Any additional insurance or indemnity benefits that any Construction Contract grants to the RCD will likewise be given to the City. d) Subcontractor Insurance and Indemnity. All Consultants and Contractors will require that all subconsultants or subcontractors of the Consultant or Contractor shall be subject to the same insurance and indemnity requirements as that required of the Consultant or Contractor. e) Warranty for Construction Work. Any construction contract shall require the Contractor performing the work to warranty the construction for materials and workmanship for a period of at least one-year after final written acceptance of the work. This warranty coverage will extend to all work in the construction contract. A longer warranty period may apply where the supplier or manufacturer of the equipment or material provides a longer guaranty period. During the one-year warranty or other applicable time period, Contractor shall be required at its sole cost and expense to agree to promptly make all needed repairs or replacements arising out of defective materials, equipment, or workmanship.
f) Bonds/Security. In the event that any work exceeds $25,000, RCD shall require any construction Contractor to furnish, concurrently with the execution of the construction contract for any portion of the SOW, a bond naming the City as a co-beneficiary or co-loss payee with the RCD, as set forth below:
i) Labor and Materials (Payment) Bond and Faithful Performance Bond. (1) A labor and material bond in the amount of 100% of the estimated cost of the work to ensure payment to all contractors, subcontractors, laborers, suppliers, and materialmen performing work or supplying materials. The form of the labor and material bond

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shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G; and (2) a faithful performance bond in the amount of 100% of the estimated cost of the work to ensure faithful performance of the work. The form of the faithful performance bond shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H. If the faithful performance bond provides for a warranty to assure responsibility for the repair, replacement or reconstruction of the work or facilities during the year following completion and acceptance of the work, a separate maintenance bond is not necessary. If the estimated costs of construction and/or installation increase at any time, RCD shall increase the amount of the Labor and Materials Bond and Faithful Performance Bond to cover such increased costs. If the estimated costs of construction and/or installation decrease by 10% or more, RCD shall decrease the amount of the Labor and Materials Bond and Faithful Performance Bond due to such decreased costs.
ii) Form of Security. The surety on each of said above bonds shall be a California Admitted Surety. If RCD seeks to replace any Security instrument with another Security instrument, the replacement shall: (1) comply with all the requirements for Security in this Agreement; (2) be provided by the RCD to the City; and (3) upon its written acceptance by the City, be deemed a part of this Agreement. Upon the City's acceptance of a replacement Security, the former Security may be released by the RCD. g) Change Orders. The construction contract must provide that no amendments or change orders will be made without RCD's prior written permission. Any substantive changes during the work that may result in increased costs in excess of 10% of the contract amount or extension of anticipated completion dates are subject to approval only if approved in writing by both City and RCD. Any minor, non-substantive or time-sensitive changes are subject to approval by RCD with notification to City as soon as reasonably practicable. h) Prevailing Wages. 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., each Contractor shall conform to any and all prevailing wage requirements applicable to such work/and or services under this Agreement and any contract for such will include requirements to pay prevailing wages. RCD shall register the Project with the Department of Industrial Relations and each Contractor 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, Contractor shall be bound by the state prevailing wage requirements, including, but not limited to, the following:
i) If a worker is paid less than the applicable prevailing wage rate owed for a calendar day (or any portion thereof), the Contractor shall pay the worker the difference between the prevailing wage rate and the amount actually paid for each calendar day (or portion thereof)

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for which the worker(s) was paid less than the prevailing wage rate, as specified in Labor Code section 1775;
ii) Contractor shall maintain and make available payroll and worker records in accordance with Labor Code sections 1776 and 1812;
iii) If Contractor employs (and/or is legally required to employ) apprentices in performing the work and/or services under this Agreement, Contractor shall ensure compliance with Labor Code section 1777.5;
iv) Contractor 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; Contractor shall post a copy of the applicable wage rates at each jobsite at a location readily available to its workers. v) RCD shall require that Contractor and/or its subcontractors agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, RCD, and their 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 Contractor and any sub to pay prevailing wages or to otherwise comply with the requirements of prevailing wage law relating to a public work.
vi) RCD shall require that Contractor acknowledges that it and/or its subcontractors 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)].
6) RCD Insurance. Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Agreement, RCD will maintain and comply with the insurance requirements as set for in Exhibit F if RCD is not engaged in performing construction work related to the Project under this Agreement.

If RCD is engaged in construction work, it shall maintain and comply with the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit E. This section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
7) RCD Indemnification. RCD agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, and employees (collectively, "Indemnitees") from and against any and all liability, claim, action, loss, injury, damage, judgment, or expense, including attorneys' fees and costs ("Losses") to the extent caused by or resulting from the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of RCD, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors in any way related to this Agreement. RCD'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. RCD's obligation to defend shall arise regardless of any claim or assertion that Indemnitees caused

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or contributed to the Losses. This section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
8) Default.
a) Default. A Default occurs if RCD or its Consultant or Contractor: (i) refuses or fails to proceed with the contracted work, or any severable improvement thereof, with such diligence as will affect its completion within the time specified, including any extensions, (ii) fails to obtain completion of said work or improvement within the required time, (iii) if the Contractor should be adjudicated as bankrupt, (iv) if Contractor should make a general assignment for the benefit of Contractor's creditors, (v) if a receiver should be appointed in the event of Contractor's insolvency, or (vi) if Contractor, or any of Contractor's subcontractors, agents, or employees should violate any of the provisions of the construction contract. RCD or City may serve written notice upon Contractor and, if applicable, Contractor's surety of the Default under the construction contract. b) Remedies. City and RCD reserve all remedies available to either or both of them at law or in equity for breach of Contractor's obligations under the contract, or failure to pay the City or RCD any damages due or penalties assessed within the time prescribed.

In addition to the right to compel specific performance of construction contract and to seek recovery of damages, City and/or RCD shall have the right to draw upon or use the appropriate Security to do or cause to be done acts required of Contractor that Contractor has failed to perform or to otherwise mitigate City's and/or RCD's damages in the event of Default by Contractor. If applicable, City and RCD shall have the right to draw upon or use the Security in addition to any other remedy available to City or RCD. City and RCD agree to draw upon or attempt to draw upon such Security prior to initiating legal or equitable action to recover damages or obtain specific performance. The Parties acknowledge that the estimated costs and Security amounts may not reflect the actual cost of construction of the work and, therefore, City's and/or RCD's damages reimbursable by Contractor for Contractor's Default shall be all of the actual costs of completing the required work, or severable improvement thereof, regardless of whether the City's and/or RCD's costs of completion exceeds the amount of the Security amounts. City and RCD also are entitled to recover all associated costs of enforcing the terms of the construction contract including their respective administrative costs for staff time, Consultant fees, court fees, and attorneys' fees and costs.
9) Termination.
a) City's Right to Terminate. In the event that City is not in default of this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement only if RCD is in default hereunder and has not cured any such default by expiration of all applicable cure periods, by providing written notice of intent to terminate to the other Parties not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to an effective termination date.
b) RCD's Right to Terminate. In the event that RCD is not in default of this Agreement, RCD may terminate this Agreement for cause by providing written notice of intent to terminate

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to the other Parties not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to an effective termination date.

RCD may terminate for cause if the City fails to cure a material default in performance within a period of thirty (30) calendar days (or such longer period agreed to by RCD), from the date of RCD's written termination notice specifying the default in performance. 10) Notice to Terminate. Upon notice of termination by City to RCD, RCD will immediately act to not incur any additional obligations, costs or expenses, except as may be reasonably necessary to terminate its activities. City's only obligation to RCD will be payment for work authorized by and received to the satisfaction of the City up to and including the effective date of termination less any amounts withheld by the City for any expenses or damages sustained by City related to the acts or omissions of RCD, their Consultants or Contractors, or agents for work under the Agreement.
11) No Lien. RCD agrees to furnish any and all required supervision, labor, equipment, material, and services, and will bear any and all other expense necessary or incidental to the performance of the SOW under this Agreement. RCD shall not permit or suffer any mechanic's or materialman's lien of any kind or nature to be enforced against City property for any work done or materials furnished thereon related to this Agreement. 12) Compliance with All Laws. All activities under this Agreement shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those related to licensure and City's Living Wage Ordinance, California labor laws, environmental laws, Santa Cruz Municipal Code chapter 5.10, conflicts of interest laws including the CA Political Reform Act, Sections 1090 and 87100 of the Government Code, and equal employment/anti-discrimination laws. RCD and its Contractors further agrees to comply with the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and other provisions of Santa Cruz Municipal Code chapter 3.09.
13) 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 Project involves or qualifies as a public works project, the Parties agree to comply with Public Contract Code sections 9204(e) and 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.
14) CPRA. City is a public agency subject to the disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act ("CPRA"). If RCD's proprietary information is contained in documents or information submitted to City, and RCD claims that such information falls within one or more

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CPRA exemptions, RCD 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 RCD prior to such disclosure. If RCD 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 RCD 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. RCD 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 City of a CPRA request for information arising from any representation, or any action (or inaction), by the RCD.
15) 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, a strike, lockout or other labor difficulty, 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 respective obligation by reason of such Force Majeure, the only remedy is that there may be an equitable adjustment of the schedule based on City's sole discretion.
16) Complete Agreement. This Agreement, along with any attachments and approved Work Authorizations, 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.
17) Severability. The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not render the other provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal. 18) Waiver. Waiver by any party of any portion of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the same or any other portion hereof.
19) Interpretation and Headings. The language of this Agreement shall in all cases be simply construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any Party. Headings are for the purposes of convenience only do not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 20) Modification. This Agreement is not subject to modification except in writing signed by the Parties and any attempted modification not in compliance with this requirement shall be void.

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21) Notices. All notices, demands or requests from one Party to another may be personally delivered, sent by facsimile, sent by recognized overnight delivery service, sent by mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by electronic mail, to the persons at the addresses set forth below. Notice shall be deemed given five (5) days after deposit in the United States mail. All notices must be give concurrently via email. Parties may from time to time specify an alternate address in writing and it shall be effective at the time of personal delivery, facsimile transmission, mailing or electronic mailing.

CITY
212 Locust Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
[email protected]
RCD of Santa Cruz County
2425 Porter St, Suite 19
Soquel, CA 95073
[email protected]
22) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and each of its covenants and conditions shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. No party shall assign this Agreement without the written permission of the other.
23) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original executed document. 24) No Partnerships/Agency. This Agreement shall not make or be deemed to make any Party to this Agreement an agent for or the partner of any other Party. Neither Party shall have authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind the other Party to any obligation whatsoever.
25) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE.]

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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the last date set forth below.
“City”

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ
Dated: _________
Matthew Huffaker, City Manager
City of Santa Cruz
Director of the Water Department
Dated: _________
Heidi Luckenbach
Approved as to form:
______________________________________ Dated: __________ Deputy City Attorney, Ashley Wheelock
City of Santa Cruz

“RCD”

RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF SANTA
CRUZ COUNTY, a California Resource Conservation District Dated: _________
James McKenna, Board President or designee

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EXHIBIT A

FORM OF WORK AUTHORIZATION
1 Date:
2 Agreement: This ____ Amendment (“___ Amendment”) to the Non-Flow Conservation Fund Reimbursement Agreement (the "Agreement”) is effective as of the date listed above by and between the City of Santa Cruz (“City”) and the Resource Conservation District (“RCD”) of the Santa Cruz County, the terms and conditions of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
3 Work Authorization #:A-_____
4 Project Title:
5 Project Address:
6 Scope of Work (“SOW”) of the Work Authorization: Provide services and work described in Exhibit 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein. [A sample of which is included as Appendix A]
7 Contract Time: Services and work are to be completed in accordance with the work schedule in Exhibit 1.
8 Contract Sum: The amount to be paid by the City of Santa Cruz to the RCD for all services and work under this Work Authorization shall NOT EXCEED: [$ ], payable in accordance with Agreement, and pursuant to the fee schedule in Exhibit 1. 9 Project Manager: The RCD’s Project Manager for services and work under this Work Authorization is __________________________
10 City Contact: The City Contact for services and work under this Work Authorization is __________________________.[Choose one depending if Site is City Property or other Owner]
11 [If on 3rd Party Property] SITE VISITS. RCD agrees to allow SCWD access to the sites to review NFCF Projects when requested, subject to reasonable notice to RCD. SCWD acknowledges that RCD may need to provide advance notice to project landowners. Such access shall not occur more frequently than once per calendar year, unless otherwise approved by RCD and project landowners.
12 [If on City Property] Access Agreement and Additional Insurance. For work performed on City Property, the parties further agree to the conditions of Exhibit 2, Access Agreement [which will be updated with the particulars based on the SOW, a sample of which is included herewith as Appendix B], which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. 13 Additional Terms:

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 Except as amended by this ____ Amendment all other applicable terms and conditions of the original Agreement and attachments [, and other prior amendment(s),] shall remain in full force and effect. The terms of this ____ Amendment shall control if any conflict exists.
 Each party acknowledges that it has reviewed this ____ Amendment 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 ____ Amendment.  The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this ____ Amendment shall not render the other provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.  The Parties may execute this ____ Amendment 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.
 The signatories to this ____ Amendment warrant and represent that each is authorized to execute this ____ Amendment and that their respective signatures serve to legally obligate their respective representatives, agents, successors and assigns to comply with the provisions of this ____ Amendment.

SIGNATURE PAGE ATTACHED

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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed and delivered this Work Authorization as of the last date set forth below.
“City”

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ
Dated: _________
Matthew Huffaker, City Manager
City of Santa Cruz
Director of the Water Department
Dated: _________
Heidi Luckenbach
Approved as to form:
______________________________________ Dated: __________ Deputy City Attorney, Ashley Wheelock
City of Santa Cruz
“RCD”

RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF SANTA
CRUZ COUNTY, a California Resource Conservation District Dated: _________
James McKenna, Board President or designee

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APPENDIX A

SAMPLE SCOPE OF SERVICES, WORK SCHEDULE, PROJECT BUDGET AND FEE

SCHEDULE
[Fill in the specifics for each section below, and modify as needed.] EXHIBIT 1 TO WORK AUTHORIZATION A-XX

SCOPE OF SERVICES, WORK SCHEDULE, PROJECT BUDGET AND FEE SCHEDULE _____________________ Project: Phase ____
Project Location: _______________________________________________________________ The scope of work, work schedule, project budget and fee schedule described here reflect project planning and implementation activities during period of time from ____________ to _______________________ for a ____-year project.

RCD shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, materials, labor, equipment and supplies to implement the __________________________________________Project: Phase ___ as recommended by the HCP Non-Flow Conservation Fund ("NFCF") Technical Advisory Committee and selected by both RCD and the City, as provided in the HCP.

SCOPE OF WORK
TASK 1. Project Management and Administration $xxx,xxx
Description:

Deliverables:
-Executed subcontracts
-Invoices and progress reports
TASK 2. Project Planning $xxx,xxx
Description: -Design, Permitting, pre-construction surveys, studies, etc.

Deliverables:
-Final project permit documentation.
-Executed landowner agreements.

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TASK 3. Project Implementation $xxx,xxx
Description:

Deliverables:
-Final summary report
TASK 4. Monitoring and Reporting [Set forth type of monitoring] $xxx,xxx Description:

Deliverables:

WORK SCHEDULE (attach timeline)
BUDGET / FEE SCHEDULE:

Tasks 1 – 4: $xxx
Adaptive Management $xxx
Indirect Costs @20% $xxx
Contingency $xxx
Total $xxx

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Appendix B
Sample Example 2 Access Agreement
[Fill in the specifics for each section below, and modify as needed.] EXHIBIT 2 TO WORK AUTHORIZATION A-XX

ACCESS AGREEMENT

1. City of Santa Cruz (“City” or “Landowner”) owns the Property located in ______________, California, ______________, more particularly described in Appendix 2-A (the “Property”) which is the subject of this Work Authorization. Landowner has agreed to grant the right of access to the RCD over and through the area depicted in Appendix 2-B to the RCD, its designated employees, agents, or anyone authorized to perform tasks on their behalf (“RCD Parties”) for the purposes set forth in this Agreement. Any further maintenance of the Project area after implementation, as described is the responsibility of Landowner.

2. Authorization to Pursue Project. Landowner hereby authorizes the RCD Parties, at the sole cost and expense of the RCD, to:
• Enter the Access Area for purposes related to this Work Authorization and for the term of the Work Authorization;
• Retain consultants to prepare plans and specifications for the Project; • Apply for permits;
• Investigate and report to applicable regulatory or Funding Agencies information relating to the Project, including GPS coordinates; Project maps; Project designs; photo documentation (before, during and after); permits, monitoring and test results; • If permits are issued and funding secured by the RCD, retain contractors or qualified persons to implement and construct the Project.
• Monitor the Project
• Use, publish, or display any results of the work or conservation effort entailed in the Project.
• Conduct before, during and after tours of the Project, subject to approval of the Landowner as to date and time.

2. Grant of Access. Landowner hereby grants to the RCD Parties the right of access during the Term, as defined below, for the purpose of entering the portion of the Property depicted on Exhibit 2-B (“Access Area”) for the following purposes: ________________________.

3. Insurance. [If additional or special insurance is needed, insert here]

4. Trenching. [If trenching or other special terms are needed, insert here]

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5. No Lien. RCD shall not permit or suffer any mechanic’s or materialman’s lien of any kind or nature to be enforced against Landowner property for any work done or materials furnished thereon related to this Agreement.

6. Cooperation. Each Party agrees to cooperate fully with the other Party and to execute and deliver such further documents, certificates, agreements and instruments and to take such other actions as may be reasonably requested by the other Party to carry out access.

Include:

Appendix 2-A: Legal Description of property
Appendix 2-B: Access Area

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EXHIBIT B

RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
BILLABLE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
TBD

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EXHIBIT C
5-YEAR FUNDING PLAN
Funding Plan. The following is the 5-year funding plan (“Funding Plan”) for project planning, design, permitting, implementation, adaptive management, effectiveness monitoring, administrative costs and indirect costs to be completed during FY 2027 through FY 2031 and is based on the total 30-year funding plan as described in the HCP Section 7.1. In no event shall the total pass-through cost and other cost charged to the City for all Work Authorizations exceed the total 5-year Funding Plan approved amount, listed below, without express written consent of the City changing the approved amount of the 5-Year Funding Plan.

Program Element 5-year NTE1
Project Planning, Design, Permitting and Implementation, including 5-year plan preparation, TAC meeting coordination and attendance, routine coordination with City staff
$1,910,079
Adaptive Management $980,300
Effectiveness Monitoring $180,100
Indirect Costs @ 20% $614,096
Total 5-year Funding Plan $3,684,575
1 The fiscal year 2027 – 2031 budget is based on an assumed inflation rate of 3% per year. Actual annual budgets for each fiscal year within this 5-year agreement will be determined during the City’s annual budget process based on published inflation rates as well as adaptive management and/or effectiveness monitoring needs, if any, which may result in a revised Funding Plan.

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EXHIBIT D

NON-CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE
Prior to entering into a contract that encompasses non-construction projects from the Work Authorization, RCD’s consultants (non-construction) will maintain and comply with the Insurance Requirements as set forth below.
.Consultant will insure the RCD and the City of Santa Cruz (“City”) against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work described in the contract documents. The insurance coverages required shall not in any way limit the liability of the Consultant.

In the event that the RCD fails to require its consultants, subconsultants, or others acting under its authority to maintain the insurance coverage specified in this section, then the RCD shall be liable to City for any coverage shortfalls.

1. Certificate Requirements
The RCD 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 the RCD,
• Certificate will be signed by an authorized representative, • An endorsement will be provided to show the RCD, the City, and their officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds.

2. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance
If Consultant maintains broader insurance coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown below, the RCD and the City 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 RCD and the City.

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 and $2 Million in the aggregate 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.

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• AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY:

Proof of coverage for $500,000 provided on ISO Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if Consultant has no owned autos, hired, (Code 8) and nonowned 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.

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 Consultant has no employees, .Consultant shall complete and sign a Workers’ Compensation Exemption Declaration and Release of Liability on an approved RCD form.

3. Other Insurance Provisions
• ADDITIONAL INSURED STATUS
The RCD, the City, and their officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL and automobile insurance 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 RCD, the City, and their officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the RCD or the City, and their 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 RCD and the City.
• WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
Consultant shall grant to the RCD and the City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of Consultant may acquire against the RCD and 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 affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the RCD or the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

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• EXCESS LIABILITY/UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICIES
Consultant may use excess liability/umbrella policies to meet the required liability limits on the condition that they provide all of the insurance coverages required herein, including, but not limited to, primary and non-contributory, additional insured, SelfInsured Retentions (SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The excess liability/umbrella insurance policies shall be provided on a true “following form” or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying CGL insurance. No insurance policies maintained by the additional insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Consultant’s primary and excess liability policies are exhausted.
• DURATION OF COVERAGE
CGL & Excess Liability/Umbrella policies for any construction related work, including, but not limited to, maintenance, service, or repair work, shall continue coverage for a minimum of 5 years for Completed Operations liability coverage. Such Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
• SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the RCD. RCD 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, the RCD or the City.
• 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 RCD.
• SUBCONSULTANTS
Consultant shall include their subconsultant(s) as additional insured(s) under the policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subconsultant. Consultant shall require and verify that all subconsultants maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and .Consultant shall ensure that the RCD, the City, its officers, officials, employees, and agents are named as additional insureds on insurance required from its subconsultant(s). • VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
Consultant will furnish the RCD 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 automobile policies listing all policy endorsements to be approved by the RCD before work commences. However,

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failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning will not waive the Consultant’s obligation to provide them. The RCD reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.

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EXHIBIT E

CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE
Contractor’s Insurance
Prior to commencement of construction for any portion of the Work Authorization, Contractor will maintain and comply with the Insurance Requirements as set forth below.

Contractor will insure the RCD and the City of Santa Cruz (“City”) against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work described in the construction contract documents. The insurance coverages required shall not in any way limit the liability of the Contractor.

In the event that the RCD fails to require its contractors, subcontractors, or others acting under its authority to maintain the insurance coverage specified in this section, then the RCD shall be liable to City for any coverage shortfalls.

1. Certificate Requirements
The RCD 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 the RCD
• Certificate will be signed by an authorized representative, • An endorsement will be provided to show the RCD, the City, and their officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds.

2. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance
If Contractor maintains broader insurance coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown below, the RCD and the City shall be entitled to the broader insurance coverage and/or higher limits maintained by Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the RCD and the City.

Coverage will be at least as broad as:
• COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (CGL): $2,000,000 PER OCCURRENCE; $4,000,000 AGGREGATE
Proof of coverage for $2 Million per occurrence and $4 Million in the aggregate 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.

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• 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.

The Worker’s Compensation policy must be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Contractor and its employees. (Not required if Contractor 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 on an approved RCD form.

3. Other Insurance Provisions
• ADDITIONAL INSURED STATUS
The RCD, City, and their officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL and automobile insurance policies with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor 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 Contractor’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, Contractor’s insurance coverage will be primary insurance as respects the RCD, the City, and their officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers will be excess of Contractor’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 RCD and the City.
• WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
Contractor hereby grants to the RCD and the City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor may acquire against the RCD and the City by virtue of the payment of any loss, including attorney’s fees under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the RCD or the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

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• EXCESS LIABILITY/UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICIES
Contractor may use excess liability/umbrella policies to meet the required liability limits on the condition that they provide all of the insurance coverages required herein, including, but not limited to, primary and non-contributory, additional insured, SelfInsured Retentions (SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The excess liability/umbrella insurance policies shall be provided on a true “following form” or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying CGL insurance. No insurance policies maintained by the additional insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Contractor’s primary and excess liability policies are exhausted.
• DURATION OF COVERAGE
CGL & Excess Liability/Umbrella policies for any construction related work, including, but not limited to, maintenance, service, or repair work, shall continue coverage for a minimum of 5 years for Completed Operations liability coverage. Such Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
• SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the RCD. RCD may require Contractor 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, the RCD or the City.
• 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 RCD.
• SUBCONTRACTORS
Contractor shall include their subcontractor(s) as additional insured(s) under the policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that the RCD, the City, its officers, officials, employees, and agents are named as additional insureds on insurance required from its subcontractor(s). • VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
Contractor will furnish the RCD 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 automobile policies listing all policy endorsements to be approved by the RCD before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning will not waive

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the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The RCD reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.

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EXHIBIT F

INSURANCE TO BE PROVIDED BY RCD
Prior to entering into this Agreement, the RCD will maintain and comply with the Insurance Requirements as set forth below.

RCD will insure the City of Santa Cruz (“City”) against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work described in the contract documents. The insurance coverages required shall not in any way limit the liability of the RCD.

1. 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, 1200 Pacific Ave., Suite 290, Santa Cruz, CA 95060,
• Certificate will be signed by an authorized representative, • An endorsement will be provided to show the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds.

2. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance
RCD shall acknowledge that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. If RCD maintains broader insurance coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown below, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader insurance coverage and/or higher limits maintained by Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.

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 and $2 Million in the aggregate 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.

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• AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY:

Proof of coverage for $1,000,000 provided on ISO Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if RCD 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.

The Worker’s Compensation policy must be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the RCD and its employees.

3. Other Insurance Provisions
• ADDITIONAL INSURED STATUS
The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL and automobile insurance policies with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the RCD 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 the RCD’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, RCD’s insurance coverage will be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers will be excess of RCD’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
RCD grants to the City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Contractor may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss, including attorney’s fees under such insurance. RCD agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect 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
RCD may use excess liability/umbrella policies to meet the required liability limits on the condition that they provide all of the insurance coverages required herein, including, but not limited to, primary and non-contributory, additional insured, Self-Insured Retentions

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(SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The excess liability/umbrella insurance policies shall be provided on a true “following form” or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying CGL insurance. No insurance policies maintained by the additional insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the RCD’s primary and excess liability policies are exhausted. • DURATION OF COVERAGE
CGL & Excess Liability/Umbrella policies for any construction related work, including, but not limited to, maintenance, service, or repair work, shall continue coverage for a minimum of 5 years for Completed Operations liability coverage. Such Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
• SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may require RCD 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.
• 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.
• SUBCONTRACTORS
RCD shall include their subcontractor(s) as additional insured(s) under the policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. RCD shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and RCD shall ensure that City, its officers, officials, employees, and agents are named as additional insureds on insurance required from its subcontractor(s).
• VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
RCD 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 automobile 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 RCD’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.

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EXHIBIT G

LABOR AND MATERIALS (PAYMENT) BOND
WHEREAS, the _____________ and __________________, hereinafter designated as the "Principal," entered into a contract identified as Construction Contract dated ___________ for work on the ____________________ project described in the contract document hereby referenced and made a part hereof;
WHEREAS, said Principal is required under the terms of said contract to furnish a Labor and Material Bond, the surety of this bond will pay the same to the extent hereinafter set forth; and NOW, THEREFORE, we the Principal, and a corporation
organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California, as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Santa Cruz and the RCD of Santa Cruz County in the sum of ___________________________________________________dollars ($________) such sum being not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated contract cost of the work, lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to the _____________, for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made, we hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assign jointly and severally.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if said Principal or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, vendor supplies, or equipment as provided in the contract documents, upon, for, or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or waiver thereon of any kind, or for amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work or labor performed by any such claimant, or fails to pay any of the persons authorized under Civil Code Section 9100 to assert a claim against a payment bond, or fails to pay for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Franchise Tax Board for the wages of employees of the Principal or his/her subcontractor pursuant to Section 18806 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or fails to pay for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the principal and all subcontractors with respect to such work and labor that the surety or sureties will pay for the same, in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond, and also, in case suit is brought upon the bond, will pay, in addition to the face amount hereof, a reasonable attorney's fee, to be fixed by the Court.

The condition of this obligation is such that its terms inure to the benefit of any of the persons and entities authorized in Civil Code Section 9100 to assert a claim against a payment bond so as to give a right of action to such persons or entities or their assigns in any suit brought upon or action to enforce liability on the bond.

The surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed thereunder shall in any manner affect its obligation upon this bond, and it does hereby explicitly waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the

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work to be performed thereunder, and further explicitly hereby waives its rights under Civil Code Section 2819.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above parties have executed this instrument under their seals this_____ day of____________________, 20__, and duly signed by its undersigned representation, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

PRINCIPAL:

Firm name:

Printed name:

Signature: Date:

Title:

SURETY:

Firm name:

Printed name:

Signature: Date:

Title:

Notice to Surety:

Address:______________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone No.:_________________________________ (Note: Signatures of those executing for the Principal and Surety must include a Notary Acknowledgement.)

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
County of _____________________ )
On before me, ,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ____________________________________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature ______________________________ (Seal)
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
County of _____________________ )
On before me, ,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ____________________________________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature ______________________________ (Seal)
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

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EXHIBIT H

FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
WHEREAS, _________________, and ________________ hereinafter designated as “Principal” have entered into a contract identified as Contractor Agreement, dated _____________, whereby Principal agrees to install and complete the work on the _______________ project described in the contract document hereby referenced and made a part hereof:

WHEREAS, said Principal is required under the terms of said contract with the ________________ to furnish security for the faithful performance of said contract; and NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal, and a corporation
organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of , as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Santa Cruz and the RCD of Santa Cruz County, in the sum of ($ ), such sum being not
less than one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated contract cost of the work, lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to the_______________, for payment of which sum, well and truly to be paid, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, by these presents; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the above bound Principal, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns will in all things abide by and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and provisions in the said agreement and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on his or her part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified, and in all respects according to the true intent and meaning, and will indemnify and save harmless the City of Santa Cruz and the RCD of Santa Cruz County, their officers and agents, and employees, as therein stipulated, then this obligation will become null and void, otherwise it will be and remain in full force and effect.

As a part of the obligation secured hereby and in addition to the face amount specified therefore, there will be included costs and reasonable expenses and fees, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the City of Santa Cruz or the RCD of Santa Cruz County.

As a condition precedent to the satisfactory completion of the said contract, an obligation in the amount of ($ ), being not less than ten percent (10%) of the estimated contract cost, will remain in force for a period of one (1) year after the official acceptance of said work, during which time if the Principal, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns will fail to make full, complete and satisfactory repairs and replacements or totally protect the City of Santa Cruz or the RCD of Santa Cruz County from loss or damage made evident during said period of one (1) year from the date of official acceptance of said work and resulting from or caused by defective materials or faulty workmanship in the prosecution of the work done, the above obligation in the sum of ($ ) shall remain in full force and effect, otherwise the obligation shall be discharged. However, notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, the obligation for the surety hereunder will continue so long as any obligation of the Principal remains.

The surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration, or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or

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the specifications shall in any manner affect this obligation upon this bond, and it does hereby explicitly waive notice of any such changes, extensions of time, alterations, or additions to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed thereunder, or to the specifications, and it further explicitly hereby waives its rights under California Civil Code §2819.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this instrument under their seals this day of , 20__, and duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to the authority of its governing body.

PRINCIPAL:

Firm name:

Printed name:

Signature: Date:

Title:

SURETY:

Firm name:

Printed name:

Signature: Date:

Title:

Notice to Surety:

Address:
_________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person:
____________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________ Phone
No.:__________________________________
(Note: Signatures of those executing for the Principal and Surety must include a Notary Acknowledgement.)

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California )
County of _____________________ )
On before me, ,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ____________________________________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature ______________________________ (Seal)
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of California
)
County of _____________________ )
On before me, ,
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared ____________________________________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature ______________________________ (Seal)
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

16.43 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/22/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: Water
SUBJECT: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Radio Upgrade Project – Notice of Completion (WT)
LOCATION: County
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to accept the work of Telstar Instruments Inc. (Sacramento, CA) as complete per the plans and specifications, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the SCADA Radio Replacement Project (c702201), and authorizing the Water Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.

BACKGROUND: The Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD) uses a radio-based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communications system to monitor and control equipment at various locations such as water intakes, pumping stations, and storage reservoirs from the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant (GHWTP). Until its replacement, the SCADA system relied on an obsolete radio no longer manufactured and whose replacement parts and technical support were no longer available.

Replacement of the entire SCADA radio system was required to ensure compatibility with a new main radio located within the Motor Control Center (MCC) Electrical Building at the GHWTP.

The project scope of work included the procurement of new radios for 32 sites; development of a new radio telemetry network design; a field survey to validate the design; relocation of the SCADA base tower in anticipation of construction associated with the GHWTP Facilities Improvement Project; evaluation of all materials and equipment for potential reuse; as well as system configuration, testing, and overall project management. This project was particularly challenging because SCWD had to maintain continuous operation of water conveyance, treatment, and distribution systems throughout the installation and implementation of the SCADA radio upgrades.

On August 31, 2023, SCWD formally advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting vendors that provide the services outlined in the project scope of work. The RFP process included distribution and outreach to local engineering companies and the issuance of one Addendum in response to questions submitted by the prospective contractor. Two proposals were received, and one was deemed non-responsive. The remaining proposal was reviewed, evaluated and scored in accordance with the criteria outlined in the RFP. Telstar Instruments was identified as the most qualified vendor.

17.1 On November 28, 2023, the City Manager executed an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney with Telstar Instruments for the project. The total contract amount including retention was $199,107.

DISCUSSION: All services required under the contract have been completed, inspected by City of Santa Cruz Water Department staff, and found to be installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Six change orders to extend the timeline and project modifications were issued during construction totaling $154,208.25.

The contractor made a good-faith effort to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Hire Ordinance and to employ apprentices on the project including advertisements at local labor halls and unions. Despite these outreach efforts, no local laborers or operators were referred or made available to the contractor as a result of these advertisements.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: At its meeting on November 28, 2023, City Council found the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): This project supports the Public Health pillar of HiAP, allowing the SCWD to maintain a stable infrastructure, assuring that customers will have a safe and reliable supply of water.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: The final cost of all work under this contract was $353,315.25. The project was funded by the Water Department’s FY2026 Capital Investment Program budget within project c702201, GHWTP SCADA Radio System Replacement. There is no impact to the General Fund.

Prepared By:

Evanda Wilkinson
Management Analyst
Submitted By:

Heidi Luckenbach, P.E.

Water Director
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. NOTICE OF COMPLETION.DOCX

17.2 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: SCADA Radio Replacement Project, c702201

3. Nature of Work Performed on the Property or Materials Furnished for the City. The Project consisted of work described as: The purchase of new radios for 32 sites, development of a new radio telemetry network design, completion of a field survey to validate the design and the relocation of the SCADA base tower in anticipation of construction work.

4. The general site location description or address (the “Property”) of the public improvement is located at: 32 separate City owned facilities within the Water Service Area inside and outside of the City limits.

5. Name and Address of Contractor. The Contractor on the Project is: Telstar Instruments, 4017 Vista Park Ct., Sacramento, CA 95834.

6. Construction Lender. The name and address of the construction lender, if any, is: None

7. Date of Completion. The Project on the Property was completed on: April 1, 2026

8. The filing of this Notice of Completion was authorized by the Santa Cruz City Council Minute Order on Tuesday, May 12, 2026
DATE Heidi Luckenbach, P.E.

Water Director, City of Santa Cruz
RECORDED AT THE REQUEST OF:

City of Santa Cruz, Water
Attn: Evanda Wilkinson
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Clerk’s Department
809 Center Street, Room 9
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

17.3 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/21/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: Water
SUBJECT: Beltz 12 Phase II Ammonia Removal Improvements Project (c702203) – Notice of Completion (WT)
LOCATION: County
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to accept the work of ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. Dba Geo H. Wilson Mechanical Contractors (Santa Cruz, CA) as complete per the plans and specifications, authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion for the Beltz 12 Phase II Ammonia Removal Improvements Project (c702203), and authorize the Water Director to sign the Notice of Completion as the Owner’s Authorized Agent.

BACKGROUND: The Beltz Well 12 facility is located on City-owned 0.65-acre parcel located at 2750 Research Park Drive, south of Soquel Drive, in the unincorporated portion of Santa Cruz County. This facility was constructed in 2015 and includes a municipal groundwater well and a water treatment plant consisting of an iron and manganese removal pressure filter vessel, two reclaim tanks, a control building housing a chlorine disinfection system, and various pipes and appurtenances. The facility provides essential drinking water supply during summer months when surface water sources are typically decreased due to seasonal dry conditions.

The Beltz 12 Ammonia Removal Improvements Project was split into two phases to accelerate long procurement lead time of the new steel pressure vessel, which was installed during Phase 1 of the Project, while evaluations and design were conducted for Phase II. Phase II work included the installation of a new onsite chlorine generation system to enable the treatment of high ammonia concentrations and restore the operation and reliability of the Beltz 12 treatment plant during the dry season.

At its meeting on March 26, 2024, City Council approved the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Beltz 12 Phase II Ammonia Removal Improvements Project and authorized staff to advertise the Project for bids and award the contract. On February 21, 2025, the City Manager executed an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. dba Geo H. Wilson Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for the Project. The total contract amount, including a 10% contingency, was $837,134.00.

The Project included installation of a new onsite chlorine generation system to allow the facility to treat higher ammonia concentrations. The packaged system consisted of a new brine tank,

18.1 electrochemical cell for hypochlorite production, a new chlorine storage tank, new pumping skid and several additional new components.

DISCUSSION: All services required under the contract have been completed, inspected by City of Santa Cruz Water Department staff, and found to be constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Six change orders were issued during construction totaling $55,664.00.

The contractor has made a good-faith effort to meet the requirements of the City’s Local Hire Ordinance. A request for an apprentice was made, and one apprentice was employed on the project.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: The project was found to be categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under CEQA Guidelines § 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); a Notice of Exemption covering this work was filed by staff in November 2022.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): By restoring the operation and reliability of the Beltz 12 treatment plant along with improving the City’s overall water supply reliability, this project supports the public health pillar of the City’s HiAP initiative through ensuring healthy built environments, which is one of eight core conditions for health and well-being.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: The final cost of all work under this contract was $816,695.00. The project was funded by the City of Santa Cruz Water Department’s Capital Investment Program budget in project c702203, Beltz 12 Phase II Ammonia Removal Improvements Project.

Prepared By:

Isidro Rivera, P.E.,
Deputy Water Director/
Engineering Manager
Submitted By:

Heidi Luckenbach, P.E.,
Water Director
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. NOTICE OF COMPLETION.DOCX

18.2 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: Beltz 12 Ammonia Removal Project - Phase II, c702203 CWO 2022-002.

3. Nature of Work Performed on the Property or Materials Furnished for the City. The Project consisted of work described as: Installation of a new onsite chlorine generation system to allow the facility to treat higher ammonia concentrations. The system package consisted of a new brine tank, electrochemical cell for hypochlorite production, a new chlorine storage tank, new pumping skid and all new components in between.

4. The general site location description or address (the “Property”) of the public improvement is located at: 2750 Research Park Drive, Soquel CA 95073.

5. Name and Address of Contractor. The Contractor on the Project is: ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. dba Geo H. Wilson Mechanical Contractors 888 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.

6. Construction Lender. The name and address of the construction lender, if any, is: None.

7. Date of Completion. The Project on the Property was completed on: April 13, 2026

8. The filing of this Notice of Completion was authorized by the Santa Cruz City Council Minute Order on Tuesday, May 12, 2026
DATE Heidi Luckenbach, P.E.

Water Director, City of Santa Cruz
RECORDED AT THE REQUEST OF:

City of Santa Cruz, Water
Attn: Heidi Luckenbach
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Clerk’s Department
809 Center Street, Room 9
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

18.3 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ AMENDING CHAPTER 9.90 OF THE SANTA CRUZ MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO AB 481 MILITARY EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481, creating Government Code Section 7070, et seq., relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies;
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022, the Santa Cruz City Council (“City Council”) adopted Ordinance 2022-09, adding Chapter 9.90 to the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (“SCMC”) and adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy (“Policy”);
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to SCMC Chapter 9.90 clarify that future amendments to the Policy may be approved by the City Council via resolution; WHEREAS, it is the intent of this ordinance to clarify the procedure for introducing amendments to the Policy while maintaining the public transparency required by Assembly Bill 481.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Santa Cruz as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 9.90 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code is amended as follows:
“9.90.010 MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY.
(a) On May 10, 2022, the city council adopted Ordinance 2022-09 approving the military equipment use policy (“policy”) set forth in Santa Cruz Police Department Policy 705 after having made the following determinations:
(1) The military equipment inventoried and presented in the policy is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety;
(2) The proposed policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties;
(3) The equipment identified in the policy is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety, if any;
(4) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or, if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.

19.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10
2 (b) Prior to approval, the police department submitted the proposed policy to the city council and made those documents available on the police department’s website for at least thirty days prior to the public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue. (c) The policy was considered by the city council as an agenda item in an open session of a regular meeting, noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, at which public comment was permitted.
(d) The city council may approve amendments to the policy via resolution as an agenda item in an open session of a regular meeting, noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. (e) Prior to amending the policy, the police department shall submit the proposed amendments to the city council and shall make those proposed amendments available on the police department’s website for at least thirty days prior to the public hearing concerning the amendments at issue. As part of any council action amending the policy, the city council shall make the findings set forth in subsections (a)(1) through (4). (f) The policy and amendments thereto shall be made publicly available on the police department’s website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. (g) The police department shall submit an annual military equipment report to the city council, containing the information required in Government Code Section 7072, and the city council shall determine whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in subsections (a)(1) through (4). (h) The city council shall review this chapter and vote on whether to renew it, on an annual basis at a regular meeting, in accordance with Government Code Section 7071(e)(2). (i) The city council approves the use of the policy and finds that it satisfies the requirements of Government Code Section 7070(d).”
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after final adoption.

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3 PASSED FOR PUBLICATION this 28th of April, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Trigueiro, Brunner, Newsome, Golder, O’Hara; Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson; Mayor Keeley.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: None.

DISQUALIFIED: None.

APPROVED: ______________________________
Fred Keeley, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator
PASSED FOR FINAL ADOPTION this 12th of May, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DISQUALIFIED:

APPROVED: ______________________________
Fred Keeley, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator
This is to certify that the above and
foregoing document is the original
of Ordinance No. 2026-10 and that
it has been published or posted in
accordance with the Charter of the
City of Santa Cruz.
________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator

19.3 Proof of Publication
(2015 C.C.P.)
I, the undersigned, declare:

That I caused the attached legal notice/advertisement to be published in the Santa Cruz Good Times, a weekly newspaper published and circulated in the County of Santa Cruz, and adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of California in and for the County of Santa Cruz, under Proceeding No. 68833; and that the legal notice/advertisement was published in the above-named newspaper on the following date(s), to wit:

May 6, 2026
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

This 6th day of May, 2026, Santa Cruz, California
____________________________
Julia Wood
Deputy City Clerk Administrator
______________
Julia Wood

19.4 DECLARATION OF POSTING

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)SS.

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ )
On the 4th day of May, 2026, I posted conspicuously in three public places within the City of Santa Cruz, Ordinance No. 2026-10, to wit:

1. City Hall: 809 Center Street: Bulletin Board outside Room 9/10

2. City Hall: Bulletin Board outside Council Chambers

3. The City of Santa Cruz website
The document, posted in its entirety, consists of pages 1—3.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed this 4th day of May, 2026, in Santa Cruz, California.
_______________________________
Julia Wood
Deputy City Clerk Administrator
_______________
Julia Wood

19.5 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 05/07/2026
AGENDA OF:

DEPARTMENT:
05/12/2026
Economic Development/Community Development
SUBJECT: First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section 24.16.045 and Adding Part 5 to Chapter 24.16 Related to the City’s Local Preference Policy (ED/CD)
LOCATION: Citywide
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to:
1) Introduce for publication an ordinance amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section

24.16.045, and adding a new Part 5 to Chapter 24.16 “Local Preference Policy”; and 2) Adopt a resolution with an updated local preference policy.

BACKGROUND: Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Section 24.16.045 currently has a provision for a local preference policy for inclusionary housing units to prioritize City and County residents and workers for affordable housing to the extent that Fair Housing Laws and any applicable funding program requirements can still be followed. Based on the City’s continued adherence to this policy, an analysis of the last four 100 percent affordable housing projects has shown that, at initial lease-up, over 90 percent of the households in those projects either lived or worked in the City or County prior to occupancy.

With the high cost of housing, Santa Cruz residents and workers are increasingly being priced out of the community. At the October 28, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council (Council) approved a motion to adopt a resolution strengthening local worker and resident preferences.

That report and resolution are attached for reference.

DISCUSSION: Local preference policies are permissible under federal and state law when implemented consistently with fair housing requirements and the duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH), a law intended to prevent housing segregation and promote housing choices for all groups. Per the Council action to amend the SCMC section on local preference policy, the proposed approach includes:

20.1  Expanding eligibility to include residents at risk of displacement;  Applying the local preference across all City-assisted affordable housing developments;  Establishing documentation and verification standards for residency, employment, and displacement risk; and
 Instituting annual monitoring and public reporting to ensure transparency.

Since the October 2025 City Council meeting, staff has been investigating a revised local preference policy with the guided expertise of the City Attorney’s office and Goldfarb & Lipman legal counsel. Staff also met with the former Council Housing Subcommittee and a small group of interested community members for feedback. This item was reviewed by the City’s Planning Commission on April 16, 2026. The proposed updated local preference policy in order of the two priority categories recommended by the Planning Commission is as follows:
(a) (1) Applicants who have lived in the City for at least one year; or, (2) applicants who have been displaced from housing located in the City within twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of application and that displacement was due to no-fault eviction, large rent increases (as defined in SCMC Section 21.03.020), disaster, or health and safety code violations; or, (3) applicants working in the City. (b) (1) Applicants who have lived in the County for at least one year; or, (2) applicants working in the County.

All subcategories under priorities (a) or (b) would carry equal weight in the relevant category.

For example, a household with a member who has lived in the City for at least one year (a.1) would have the same priority as a household with a member working in the City (a.3).

Staff recommends removing the local preference standards from Section 24.16.045 of the SCMC, referencing the new Council-adopted (via resolution) policy in that section, and including the local preference standards proposed above in a new City Council Policy document that is reviewed and approved by Council on an as needed basis when updates are made. Fair Housing Laws have been undergoing continuous changes in recent years. Including local preference standards in a policy adopted via resolution instead of an ordinance helps to more readily address issues with the changing legal landscape, should the need arise.

The proposed changes would also add a new Part 5 to Chapter 24.16 that would expand the legal mandates to apply the local preference policy. While the current ordinance does not require the local preference to apply to any affordable units other than inclusionary units, as part of the City’s affordable housing development agreements, the City has required applicants to comply with the local preference policy for inclusionary units, 100% affordable housing projects, density bonus units, and units within housing development projects receiving financial assistance from the City. This new Part 5 codifies the applicability of the local preference requirements to these additional affordable units consistent with current practice, and it also requires compliance with the local preference policy for affordable units provided to qualify for a state or local density bonus.

Staff has also been researching and vetting software programs and services to create and maintain a dashboard on the City website for local preference along with other data metrics that

20.2 would be helpful to track. To date, staff has found that the applicable software programs and service platforms will not customize without providing a much larger-scale, cost-prohibitive system, or they do not customize at all and do not have the features the City is seeking. For the larger scale system that could provide customization, staff is discussing the potential of partnering with the County and the Santa Cruz Housing Authority to leverage resources and share in the cost of implementing one system county-wide or for the greater Monterey Bay region. These discussions are ongoing, and staff will provide updates as discussions progress.

In the meantime, staff is requesting local preference data from new affordable residential properties and has been manually tracking data across projects. Simultaneously, staff is exploring options with the City’s Information Technology (IT) Department to streamline the current manual data-collecting and reporting process. The IT Department is in the midst of two major software program upgrades, each expected to be activated later this year. Given those resource constraints, it is anticipated the City will develop a more automated tracking system and be in a position to test the system with select applicants this year, with implementation of the automated system on a rolling basis in line with the compliance monitoring schedule for each funding program. Data will continue to be available via the City’s website.

As noted above, while the code currently only requires this policy to be applied to inclusionary housing, staff has been voluntarily requesting the data for all new 100% affordable housing projects and projects receiving City funding. However, it should be noted that the Santa Cruz County Housing Authority’s project-based voucher program does not allow the local preference to apply to residential units that have a project-based voucher. Even with many of the recent projects capitalizing on project-based vouchers, as previously noted, over 90 percent of tenants in the City’s four newly constructed and leased 100% percent affordable projects have met the live/work preference for the City or County per the current code.

In addition to the code changes and new policy, the City’s local preference approach will include a set of guidelines that will be published online, as noted in the policy, to provide details related to the administration of the policy, as well as reporting requirements. As the methods of implementing and reporting the local preference will change periodically, this document will be modified, as needed, by staff.

A small number of non-substantive and clarifying changes were made to the ordinance and policy documents between the presentation to the Planning Commission and the presentation to the City Council. Those edits are highlighted in grey in the track changes version of the ordinance, and they are shown in track changes in the draft policy for ease of identification.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

This report discusses a proposed recommendation for a revised City local preference policy and associated amendments to the Santa Cruz Municipal Code. The actions contemplated would not result in a physical change to the environment. Thus, this proposed action is not a CEQA “project” under Public Resources Code section 21065. If it were considered a project, then it would be exempt under Categorical Exemptions Class 7 – Regulations for the Protection of the Environment, in that the preference for having occupants of new affordable housing units being

20.3 workers in the City has the potential to reduce commute travel distances, thereby reducing vehicle miles traveled and associated greenhouse gas emissions.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): In 2019, the City adopted a Health in All Policies strategy to eliminate inequities in health and well-being and attain equity for all residents. The proposed action aligns with HiAP by supporting the adequate supply of housing that is safe, healthy, affordable, and accessible for City and County residents and simultaneously streamlining the process for updating related policies as the need arises.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: There is no direct impact to the General Fund with the approval of the recommended action. Staff time will need to be reallocated to adjust for the additional data collection, reporting and administration that will be required to implement the new policy.

Prepared By:

Jessica de Wit
Housing & Community
Development Manager
Submitted By:

Bonnie Lipscomb
Deputy City Manager
Lee Butler, LEED AP, AICP
Director of Community
Development
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. DRAFT ORDINANCE – TRACK CHANGES.DOCX

2. DRAFT ORDINANCE – CLEAN.DOCX

3. RESOLUTION.DOCX

4. OCTOBER 28, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA REPORT.PDF

5. OCTOBER 28, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING RESOLUTION.PDF

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ AMENDING CHAPTER 24.16 OF THE SANTA CRUZ MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD PART 5 “LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY” TO

STRENGTHEN PREFERENCE POLICIES FOR THOSE WHO LIVE AND/OR WORK IN THE

CITY AND COUNTY AND THOSE AT RISK OF DISPLACEMENT AND AMENDING SECTION 24.16.045 TO ENSURE THE LOCAL PREFERENCE ORDINANCE SUPPORTS THE EXISTING APPLICATION OF THE LOCAL PREFERENCE ACROSS ALL DEEDRESTRICTED AFFORDABLE UNITS WHEREAS, the City of Santa Cruz continues to experience severe housing affordability constraints, including rising rents and limited housing supply, which disproportionately burden lowincome households and increase displacement pressures on long-term residents and members of the local workforce; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted inclusionary housing requirements and other housing policies intended to expand access to affordable housing while furthering fair housing goals and preventing displacement; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz Municipal Code currently authorizes limited local resident and worker preferences for certain affordable housing units, and staff has included those same local preference requirements in affordable housing agreements for other deed-restricted affordable housing units, such as 100% affordable housing and density bonus units; and WHEREAS, federal and state law permit local tenant preference policies when implemented in a manner that is consistent with fair housing requirements and the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, including California Government Code section 7061; and WHEREAS, affordable housing developments within the City are produced through multiple regulatory and financing mechanisms, including inclusionary housing requirements, density bonus provisions, one hundred percent affordable housing developments, and projects receiving City financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, existing local preference policies have shown to be effective, with an analysis of four, recently-occupied 100% affordable housing projects finding that approximately 92% of households who moved into those units upon initial occupancy included household members who either lived or worked in the County of Santa Cruz; and WHEREAS, analysis of local preference policies applicable to inclusionary units within market rate projects is expected to have similar findings, although a survey of such units has not been conducted, in part due to the limited number of mixed-income projects with both market rate and inclusionary units that have been produced in recent years; and WHEREAS, as part of the annual reporting that the City already requires for showing compliance with the rental rates and tenant income qualifications, the City desires that, for both 100% affordable and inclusionary housing units and for inclusionary units, a mandatory reporting

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also be required for consistency with and statistics regarding compliance with the local preference policies, as that reporting is currently done on a voluntary basis; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends through this ordinance to strengthen existing policies and practices such that a uniform, legally compliant local tenant preference requirement applies to affordable housing units, while ensuring consistency with applicable financing requirements and fair housing obligations.

WHEREAS, this proposed action and the adoption of the associated resolution are not a CEQA “project” under Public Resources Code section 21065, and if it were considered a project, then it would be exempt under Categorical Exemptions Class 7 – Regulations for the Protection of the Environment, as further detailed in the associated staff report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Santa Cruz as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 24.16. of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code is amended to add Part 5, commencing with section 24.16.400 et seq. as follows:

Part 5: LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY

24.16.400. Purpose and Intent
The purpose and intent of this Part is to establish local tenant preference requirements for certain deed-restricted affordable housing units regulated by the City and set forth by resolution in the City’s Local Preference Policy to:
a. Reduce displacement of lower-income households;
b. Prioritize housing opportunities for households who live or work in the City and County; c. Ensure consistency with state and federal fair housing law; and d. Provide a clear and uniform framework for tenant selection where permitted by law.

24.16.410. Applicability of Local Preference Policy.

1. For purposes of this part, “Affordable unit” means a dwelling unit subject to a deed restriction, regulatory agreement, or other binding agreement requiring occupancy by an income-eligible household at a restricted rent or price. The local tenant preference requirements of this Part and the Local Preference Policy are intended to be applied to the extent they are consistent with project funding source requirements, state, and federal law.

2. As used in this part, Affordable unit includes, without limitation:
a. Inclusionary units required pursuant to Part 1 of this Chapter (SCMC § 24.16.010 et seq.);
b. Affordable units provided to qualify a project for a density bonus pursuant to Part 3 of this Chapter (SCMC § 24.16.200 et seq.) or any other state or local density bonus; c. Units within a one hundred percent affordable housing development; and

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d. Units within housing developments receiving City financial assistance, City land, or other City-controlled resources for new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition.

3. The Community Development Director may from time to time adopt or amend guidelines for qualifying applicants for the Local Preference Policy, monitoring, relevant administrative provisions, and means of compliance with the requirements of this Part (the “Local Preference Guidelines”). The Local Preference Guidelines shall be available publicly and published online.

24.16.420. Disclosure of Local Preference.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 7061.1, the City shall, no more than 90 calendar days after the date this ordinance becomes operational, create a webpage on its internet website containing this ordinance, the Local Preference Policy, and any other supporting material, and include a current link to said webpage in its annual housing element report.

24.16.430. Local Preference Policy Compliance Required.

1. When selecting tenants or homebuyers for Affordable unit(s) subject to the requirements of this chapter, owners of the Affordable unit(s) shall implement the Local Preference Policy adopted via resolution and published online pursuant to Government Code Section 7061.1, as may be amended by the City Council by resolution from time to time.

2. The Local Preference Policy shall be included as a term in the regulatory agreement or other agreement between the City and the owner of the Affordable unit(s). Prior to offering the Affordable unit for sale or for rent, the owner must provide the City with a tenant selection plan which describes the project’s procedures for implementing the required preferences and for determining whether potential renters and homebuyers are entitled to the preferences required by the Local Preference Policy.

24.16.440. Term of Local Preference.

The Local Preference Policy shall apply during the full term of affordability required by this chapter or by any regulatory agreement, financing document, or other City approval applicable to the Affordable unit. The Local Preference Policy shall be applied at both initial occupancy and subsequent rental or sale of Affordable units, to the extent consistent with project funding source requirements, state, and federal law.

24.16.450. Enforcement.

1. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all owners and their agents, successors, and assigns of Affordable units governed by this chapter.

2. Upon the City’s request, owners of Affordable units shall provide documentation of compliance with this chapter, consistent with the Local Preference Guidelines referenced in SCMC Section 24.16.410(3).

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3. Notice of Non-compliance. Except as otherwise provided herein, if the City determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred, then the Community Development Director, or designee shall provide notification of the non-compliant issues to the offending party. Within 30 calendar days of the notice, the developer, owner, or tenant (as applicable) shall either cure the violation or submit a written cure plan to the Community Development Director, or designee, for approval. The Community Development Director, or designee, may approve a cure plan establishing a reasonable timeline and conditions for achieving compliance. Any cure plan shall be implemented in a manner consistent with applicable state and local law, including any requirements governing tenant noticing, relocation assistance, eviction, or fair housing obligations.

4. The City may institute any appropriate legal actions or proceedings necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter. In the event the City is the prevailing party in a legal action to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the City shall be entitled to recover its administrative costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in addition to any other remedy provided by the court.

5. The Ccity Ccouncil by resolution may establish fees for the ongoing administration and monitoring of the local preference policy, which fees may be updated periodically, as required.

SECTION 2. Chapter 24.16.045 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code is amended as follows:

24.16.045 Continued Affordability and Initial Occupancy.

1. The city council, by resolution, shall establish guidelines for determining household income, asset limits, occupancy standards, affordable ownership cost, affordable rent, provisions for continued monitoring of tenant eligibility, resale price, and other implementation criteria. The city shall use standard documents as approved by the city attorney to ensure the continued affordability of the inclusionary units in all residential developments. The documents may include, but are not limited to, inclusionary housing agreements, rent regulatory agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, options to purchase, and resale restrictions.

2. Rent regulatory agreements consistent with the requirements of this part shall be recorded against residential developments containing rental inclusionary units. If the inclusionary units are designated for owner-occupancy, resale restrictions, deeds of trust, options to purchase, and/or other documents consistent with the requirements of this part shall be recorded against the owner-occupied inclusionary units.

3. Any household that occupies an inclusionary unit must occupy that unit as its principal residence, except in circumstances that may require the temporary vacation of the unit. For rented inclusionary units, the documents required by subsection (1) shall provide for continued occupancy for limited periods by households occupying the units, whose incomes increase during their occupancy so that they exceed the maximum otherwise permitted for the unit.

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4. The maximum sales price shall be calculated using the methodology defined in the resolution and/or guidelines identified in and applied under the inclusionary agreement for that property.

Unless otherwise required by California Government Code Section 66474.2 or 65589.5(o), or any other applicable state codes or successor provisions, the resolution in effect at the time of first approval shall be the basis for these calculations, unless another inclusionary ordinance or implementing resolution basis more recently approved by the council has been defined and mutually been agreed upon by the developer, the community development director, and the economic development director or otherwise authorized by the approval body. The resale restrictions shall allow the city a right of first refusal or option to purchase any owner-occupied inclusionary unit at the maximum resale price permitted under this section at any time the owner proposes sale.

5. No household shall be permitted to begin occupancy of an inclusionary unit designated for owner-occupancy unless the city or its designee has approved the household’s eligibility. No household shall be permitted to begin occupancy of an inclusionary rental unit unless the city or its designee has approved the household’s eligibility, except that tenants are not required to be income-eligible if the rental cost affordable to low income households is at least ninety percent of the average rent for market rate dwelling units with the same number of bedrooms in the development.

6. As consistent with state and federal law, preferences for rental and ownership inclusionary units shall follow the Local Preference Policy adopted by resolution pursuant SCMC § 24.16.400 et seq.be given in the following priority order:

7. Residents of the city of Santa Cruz for at least one year.

8. Those employed in the city of Santa Cruz.

9. Residents of the county of Santa Cruz for at least one year.

10.6. Those employed in the county of Santa Cruz.

11. As consistent with state and federal law, preferences for ownership inclusionary units shall be given in the following priority order:
a. Those who live or work in the city of Santa Cruz.
b. Those who live or work in the county of Santa Cruz.

12.7. The Ccity Ccouncil by resolution may establish fees for the ongoing administration and monitoring of the inclusionary units, which fees may be updated periodically, as required.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after final adoption.

PASSED FOR PUBLICATION this 12th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DISQUALIFIED:

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APPROVED: ______________________________
Fred Keeley, Mayor
ATTEST: _____________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator
PASSED FOR FINAL ADOPTION this __th day of ________, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DISQUALIFIED:

APPROVED: ______________________________
Fred Keeley, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator
This is to certify that the above and
foregoing document is the original
of Ordinance No. 2026-xx and that
it has been published or posted in
accordance with the Charter of the
City of Santa Cruz.
________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator

20.10 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ AMENDING CHAPTER 24.16 OF THE SANTA CRUZ MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD PART 5 “LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY” TO

STRENGTHEN PREFERENCE POLICIES FOR THOSE WHO LIVE AND/OR WORK IN THE

CITY AND COUNTY AND THOSE AT RISK OF DISPLACEMENT AND AMENDING SECTION 24.16.045 TO ENSURE THE LOCAL PREFERENCE ORDINANCE SUPPORTS THE EXISTING APPLICATION OF THE LOCAL PREFERENCE ACROSS ALL DEEDRESTRICTED AFFORDABLE UNITS WHEREAS, the City of Santa Cruz continues to experience severe housing affordability constraints, including rising rents and limited housing supply, which disproportionately burden lowincome households and increase displacement pressures on long-term residents and members of the local workforce; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted inclusionary housing requirements and other housing policies intended to expand access to affordable housing while furthering fair housing goals and preventing displacement; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz Municipal Code currently authorizes limited local resident and worker preferences for certain affordable housing units, and staff has included those same local preference requirements in affordable housing agreements for other deed-restricted affordable housing units, such as 100% affordable housing and density bonus units; and WHEREAS, federal and state law permit local tenant preference policies when implemented in a manner that is consistent with fair housing requirements and the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, including California Government Code section 7061; and WHEREAS, affordable housing developments within the City are produced through multiple regulatory and financing mechanisms, including inclusionary housing requirements, density bonus provisions, one hundred percent affordable housing developments, and projects receiving City financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, existing local preference policies have shown to be effective, with an analysis of four, recently-occupied 100% affordable housing projects finding that approximately 92% of households who moved into those units upon initial occupancy included household members who either lived or worked in the County of Santa Cruz; and WHEREAS, analysis of local preference policies applicable to inclusionary units within market rate projects is expected to have similar findings, although a survey of such units has not been conducted, in part due to the limited number of mixed-income projects with both market rate and inclusionary units that have been produced in recent years; and WHEREAS, as part of the annual reporting that the City already requires for showing compliance with the rental rates and tenant income qualifications, the City desires that, for both 100% affordable and inclusionary housing units and for inclusionary units, a mandatory reporting

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also be required for consistency with and statistics regarding compliance with the local preference policies, as that reporting is currently done on a voluntary basis; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends through this ordinance to strengthen existing policies and practices such that a uniform, legally compliant local tenant preference requirement applies to affordable housing units, while ensuring consistency with applicable financing requirements and fair housing obligations.

WHEREAS, this proposed action and the adoption of the associated resolution are not a CEQA “project” under Public Resources Code section 21065, and if it were considered a project, then it would be exempt under Categorical Exemptions Class 7 – Regulations for the Protection of the Environment, as further detailed in the associated staff report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Santa Cruz as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 24.16. of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code is amended to add Part 5, commencing with section 24.16.400 et seq. as follows:

Part 5: LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY

24.16.400. Purpose and Intent
The purpose and intent of this Part is to establish local tenant preference requirements for certain deed-restricted affordable housing units regulated by the City and set forth by resolution in the City’s Local Preference Policy to:
a. Reduce displacement of lower-income households;
b. Prioritize housing opportunities for households who live or work in the City and County; c. Ensure consistency with state and federal fair housing law; and d. Provide a clear and uniform framework for tenant selection where permitted by law.

24.16.410. Applicability of Local Preference Policy.

1. For purposes of this part, “Affordable unit” means a dwelling unit subject to a deed restriction, regulatory agreement, or other binding agreement requiring occupancy by an income-eligible household at a restricted rent or price. The local tenant preference requirements of this Part and the Local Preference Policy are intended to be applied to the extent they are consistent with project funding source requirements, state, and federal law.

2. As used in this part, Affordable unit includes, without limitation:
a. Inclusionary units required pursuant to Part 1 of this Chapter (SCMC § 24.16.010 et seq.);
b. Affordable units provided to qualify a project for a density bonus pursuant to Part 3 of this Chapter (SCMC § 24.16.200 et seq.) or any other state or local density bonus; c. Units within a one hundred percent affordable housing development; and

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d. Units within housing developments receiving City financial assistance, City land, or other City-controlled resources for new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition.

3. The Community Development Director may from time to time adopt or amend guidelines for qualifying applicants for the Local Preference Policy, monitoring, relevant administrative provisions, and means of compliance with the requirements of this Part (the “Local Preference Guidelines”). The Local Preference Guidelines shall be available publicly and published online.

24.16.420. Disclosure of Local Preference.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 7061.1, the City shall, no more than 90 calendar days after the date this ordinance becomes operational, create a webpage on its internet website containing this ordinance, the Local Preference Policy, and any other supporting material, and include a current link to said webpage in its annual housing element report.

24.16.430. Local Preference Policy Compliance Required.

1. When selecting tenants or homebuyers for Affordable unit(s) subject to the requirements of this chapter, owners of the Affordable unit(s) shall implement the Local Preference Policy adopted via resolution and published online pursuant to Government Code Section 7061.1, as may be amended by the City Council by resolution from time to time.

2. The Local Preference Policy shall be included as a term in the regulatory agreement or other agreement between the City and the owner of the Affordable unit(s). Prior to offering the Affordable unit for sale or for rent, the owner must provide the City with a tenant selection plan which describes the project’s procedures for implementing the required preferences and for determining whether potential renters and homebuyers are entitled to the preferences required by the Local Preference Policy.

24.16.440. Term of Local Preference.

The Local Preference Policy shall apply during the full term of affordability required by this chapter or by any regulatory agreement, financing document, or other City approval applicable to the Affordable unit. The Local Preference Policy shall be applied at both initial occupancy and subsequent rental or sale of Affordable units, to the extent consistent with project funding source requirements, state, and federal law.

24.16.450. Enforcement.

1. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all owners and their agents, successors, and assigns of Affordable units governed by this chapter.

2. Upon the City’s request, owners of Affordable units shall provide documentation of compliance with this chapter, consistent with the Local Preference Guidelines referenced in SCMC Section 24.16.410(3).

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3. Notice of Non-compliance. Except as otherwise provided herein, if the City determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred, then the Community Development Director, or designee shall provide notification of the non-compliant issues to the offending party. Within 30 calendar days of the notice, the developer, owner, or tenant (as applicable) shall either cure the violation or submit a written cure plan to the Community Development Director, or designee, for approval. The Community Development Director, or designee, may approve a cure plan establishing a reasonable timeline and conditions for achieving compliance. Any cure plan shall be implemented in a manner consistent with applicable state and local law, including any requirements governing tenant noticing, relocation assistance, eviction, or fair housing obligations.

4. The City may institute any appropriate legal actions or proceedings necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter. In the event the City is the prevailing party in a legal action to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the City shall be entitled to recover its administrative costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in addition to any other remedy provided by the court.

5. The City Council by resolution may establish fees for the ongoing administration and monitoring of the local preference policy, which fees may be updated periodically, as required.

SECTION 2. Chapter 24.16.045 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code is amended as follows:

24.16.045 Continued Affordability and Initial Occupancy.

1. The City Council, by resolution, shall establish guidelines for determining household income, asset limits, occupancy standards, affordable ownership cost, affordable rent, provisions for continued monitoring of tenant eligibility, resale price, and other implementation criteria. The city shall use standard documents as approved by the city attorney to ensure the continued affordability of the inclusionary units in all residential developments. The documents may include, but are not limited to, inclusionary housing agreements, rent regulatory agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, options to purchase, and resale restrictions.

2. Rent regulatory agreements consistent with the requirements of this part shall be recorded against residential developments containing rental inclusionary units. If the inclusionary units are designated for owner-occupancy, resale restrictions, deeds of trust, options to purchase, and/or other documents consistent with the requirements of this part shall be recorded against the owner-occupied inclusionary units.

3. Any household that occupies an inclusionary unit must occupy that unit as its principal residence, except in circumstances that may require the temporary vacation of the unit. For rented inclusionary units, the documents required by subsection (1) shall provide for continued occupancy for limited periods by households occupying the units, whose incomes increase during their occupancy so that they exceed the maximum otherwise permitted for the unit.

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4. The maximum sales price shall be calculated using the methodology defined in the resolution and/or guidelines identified in and applied under the inclusionary agreement for that property.

Unless otherwise required by California Government Code Section 66474.2 or 65589.5(o), or any other applicable state codes or successor provisions, the resolution in effect at the time of first approval shall be the basis for these calculations, unless another inclusionary ordinance or implementing resolution basis more recently approved by the council has been defined and mutually been agreed upon by the developer, the community development director, and the economic development director or otherwise authorized by the approval body. The resale restrictions shall allow the city a right of first refusal or option to purchase any owner-occupied inclusionary unit at the maximum resale price permitted under this section at any time the owner proposes sale.

5. No household shall be permitted to begin occupancy of an inclusionary unit designated for owner-occupancy unless the city or its designee has approved the household’s eligibility. No household shall be permitted to begin occupancy of an inclusionary rental unit unless the city or its designee has approved the household’s eligibility, except that tenants are not required to be income-eligible if the rental cost affordable to low income households is at least ninety percent of the average rent for market rate dwelling units with the same number of bedrooms in the development.

6. As consistent with state and federal law, preferences for rental and ownership inclusionary units shall follow the Local Preference Policy adopted by resolution pursuant SCMC § 24.16.400 et seq.

7. The city council by resolution may establish fees for the ongoing administration and monitoring of the inclusionary units, which fees may be updated periodically, as required.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after final adoption.

PASSED FOR PUBLICATION this 12th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DISQUALIFIED:

APPROVED: ______________________________
Fred Keeley, Mayor
ATTEST: ______________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator

20.15 RESOLUTION NO. NS-XX,XXX
PASSED FOR FINAL ADOPTION this __th day of ________, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DISQUALIFIED:

APPROVED: ______________________________
Fred Keeley, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator
This is to certify that the above and
foregoing document is the original
of Ordinance No. 2026-xx and that
it has been published or posted in
accordance with the Charter of the
City of Santa Cruz.
________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator

20.16 RESOLUTION NO. NS-XX,XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ ADOPTING A

LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY FOR AFFORDABLE UNITS
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Cruz continues to experience severe housing affordability constraints, including rising rents and limited housing supply, which disproportionately burden low-income households and increase displacement pressures on long-term residents and members of the local workforce; and
WHEREAS, affordable housing developments within the City are produced through multiple regulatory and financing mechanisms, including inclusionary housing requirements, density bonus provisions, one hundred percent affordable housing developments, and projects receiving City financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City has an existing Local Preference Policy that applies to inclusionary housing units and that has more recently been implemented in a manner in which the preference applies more broadly, and the City desires to update the local preference criteria and provide legal backing for the broader applicability of the local preference requirements; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution NS30,562 providing direction to strengthen local worker and resident preferences for affordable housing developments throughout the City and commit to implementing a uniform and transparent local preference policy.

WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 2026-XX to strengthen local worker and resident preferences for affordable housing developments, the findings and recitals of which are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Cruz as follows:

The following shall be the Local Preference Policy of the City of Santa Cruz:

1. Application.

Owners of Affordable units subject to SCMC Part 5, Chapter 24.16 shall give preference to qualifying applicants in accordance with this Policy and applicable state and federal law. This Policy applies to all developers and owners of Affordable units in the City, and their agents, successors, and assigns (“Affordable Housing Owners”).

2. Effective Date.

This Policy is effective upon adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-XX and shall remain in effect for the term of each Affordable unit’s deed restriction.

3. Preference Order.

When selecting tenants or homebuyers for an Affordable unit, affordable housing owners of 100% affordable housing projects, density bonus units, and units within housing developments

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receiving financial assistance or land from the City shall prioritize applicants in the following order:
a. (1) Applicants who have lived in the City for at least one year; or, (2) applicants who have been displaced from housing located in the City within twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of application and that displacement was due to no-fault eviction, large rent increases (as defined in SCMC § 21.03.020), disaster, or health and safety code violations; or, (3) applicants working in the City;
b. (1) Applicants who have lived in the County for at least one year; or, (2) applicants working in the County.

Numbered subcategories within each preference level (a) or (b) above are to be given equal weight. E.g., an applicant living in the City for at least one year (Category a.1) would be given the same preference as an applicant working in the City (Category a.3).

If one or more members of the household that would occupy the affordable unit meets a preference category above, the application will be deemed to qualify for that preference.

4. Evidence of Eligibility.

The prospective applicant for the affordable housing shall provide some form of evidence supporting any eligibility for local preference criteria and the Affordable Housing Owner may use the following evidence or alternative evidence to determine preference eligibility, subject to further detail or modification in the guidelines adopted pursuant to SCMC § 24.16.410(3):
a. Living in the City or County: Applicant may submit documentation from an appropriate source demonstrating that one or more members of the household that would occupy the Affordable unit has resided in the City of Santa Cruz or County of Santa Cruz consistent with the preference policy set out by this Resolution.
b. Works in the City or County: Applicant must provide employment verification from employer or another appropriate source stating that one or more members of the household that would occupy the Affordable unit is employed in the City or County as of the date of application. A written offer of employment may suffice.
c. At Risk of Displacement / Displaced: Evidence may include one or more of the following:
i. Disaster: Certification from a governmental entity concerning displacement due to a disaster.
ii. Housing Code Enforcement Activity: Documentation from the City, County, and/or landlord evidencing a notice to vacate, notice to abate a life-threatening condition, or declaration of substandard condition.
iii. No-Fault Eviction: Copy of an eviction notice, court order or judgment in an unlawful detainer proceeding, or other official records documenting the eviction.

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iv. Relocation Assistance Recipient: Verifiable documentation that the household was displaced pursuant to Chapter 21.03 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code, including City-issued notices or
relocation assistance records.
v. At Risk of Displacement: Documentation of a recorded instrument or notice from the property owner or manager demonstrating that the household currently resides in a unit subject to a deed restriction or affordability covenant scheduled to expire within 24 months of the date of application. Additional objective, verifiable documentation may be accepted as outlined in guidelines adopted pursuant to SCMC § 24.16.410(3).

5. Ongoing Application.

This Policy shall apply at both initial occupancy and at each subsequent rental or sale of an Affordable unit, to the extent permitted by federal and state law.

6. Records.

The Affordable Housing Owner shall retain records of all evidence and documents used to select applicants for Affordable units for two (2) years after the date of occupancy of each unit, and shall provide such records to the City upon request within ten (10) working days.

7. Exemptions and Alternative Compliance.

The City Council may, at its discretion, approve an Affordable Housing project as exempt from this Policy. The Community Development Director may, at his or her discretion, approve an alternative tenant selection plan that affirmatively furthers affordable housing opportunities for lower income persons experiencing significant displacement pressures, consistent with applicable law.

8. Disclosure.

Pursuant to Government Code § 7061.1, the City shall publish this Policy and supporting materials on its website no more than ninety (90) days after the operative date of Ordinance No. 2026-XX, and shall include a current link to that webpage in its annual housing element report. The Community Development Department shall maintain guidelines for the administration and implementation of this Policy, including reporting requirements, and shall post them on the City’s website.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this12th day of May, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DISQUALIFIED:

APPROVED: ______________________________
Fred Keeley, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________________
Bonnie Bush, City Clerk Administrator

20.20 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 10/09/2025
AGENDA OF: 10/28/2025
DEPARTMENT: City Council
SUBJECT: Resolution Strengthening Local Worker and Resident Preferences (CN) Location: Citywide
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to adopt a resolution strengthening local worker and resident preferences.

BACKGROUND: Santa Cruz residents and essential workers are increasingly being priced out of their community. A strengthened local preference policy ensures that affordable housing serves those who live and work here, preserving neighborhood stability and reducing displacement pressures.

The City currently provides local preferences under Municipal Code §24.16.045 (Inclusionary Housing), which allows limited preferences for City and County residents and workers. Although over 90% of tenants in the City’s last four 100% affordable projects already lived or worked in Santa Cruz County at lease-up, there is no formal system to track or enforce this preference.

While Santa Cruz maintains several anti-displacement programs, including rental assistance, security deposit aid, and relocation assistance, an updated local preference framework will better protect long-term residents and workers by ensuring equitable access to new affordable housing.

DISCUSSION:

Why a Local Preference Policy Matters
Santa Cruz faces an acute housing affordability crisis. Rising rents and limited supply are displacing long-time residents and essential workers, teachers, service employees, and first responders. Local preference policies help ensure that public resources and community investments directly benefit those most connected to the city’s economic and social fabric.

20.21 Legal Framework
Local preference policies are permissible under federal and state law when implemented consistent with fair housing requirements and the duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH):
 California Gov. Code §7061 / SB 649 (2021): Authorizes local tenant preference programs for projects financed through Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and tax-exempt bonds.
 HUD 24 CFR §960.206: Permits local preferences in public housing and voucher programs, provided they are narrowly tailored and nondiscriminatory.  IRS Code §42: Does not prohibit local preferences when consistent with fair housing law.

Proposed Approach
The City will develop a modernized, legally sound preference framework that:
 Expands eligibility to include residents at risk of displacement;  Applies across all city-assisted affordable housing developments;  Establishes documentation and verification standards for residency, employment, and displacement risk; and
 Institutes annual monitoring and public reporting to ensure transparency.

Examples from Other Cities
Jurisdictions such as Ojai, Cotati, Fremont, and East Palo Alto have implemented similar policies, balancing local priorities with fair housing compliance. Larger cities, including San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles, are developing comparable programs under SB 649.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: This report provides direction to study potential options and does not take formal action on ordinances, nor does it result in any formal action that creates a change to the environment.

Thus, this proposed Council action is not a CEQA “project” under Public Resources Code section 21065. Additionally, the categorical exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Information Collection) applies.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): The summary report supports the City of Santa Cruz HiAP, which aligns with providing an adequate supply of housing and shelter that is safe, healthy, affordable, and accessible.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: Yes

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: Yes

20.22 FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: Staff time will be required to draft and implement updated procedures, monitor compliance, and produce annual reports. These costs cannot be absorbed within the existing department budgets. Staff will return in January with an estimated cost of implementation and a proposed budget adjustment for City Council consideration. No direct General Fund allocation is required at this time. Additionally, under Municipal Code Section 24.16.045 #8, “The City Council by resolution may establish fees for the ongoing administration and monitoring of the inclusionary units, which fees may be updated periodically, as required.”
Prepared By:

Gabriela Trigueiro
Councilmember
Susie O'Hara
Councilmember
ATTACHMENTS:

1. RESOLUTION.DOCX

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20.25 20.26
Local Preference Policy Update
May 12, 2026 City Council Meeting
Presented by:

Jessica de Wit
Housing & Community Development Manager

20.27 Current Local Preference Policy
Chapter 24.16.045

6. As consistent with state and federal law, preferences for rental inclusionary units shall be given in the following priority order:
a. Residents of the city of Santa Cruz for at least one year. b. Those employed in the city of Santa Cruz.
c. Residents of the county of Santa Cruz for at least one year. d. Those employed in the county of Santa Cruz.

7. As consistent with state and federal law, preferences for ownership inclusionary units shall be given in the following priority order:
a. Those who live or work in the city of Santa Cruz.
b. Those who live or work in the county of Santa Cruz.

20.28 Recent Council Action
October 28, 2025 Council Adopted Resolution to strengthen the local preference policy with the proposed approach:
• Expanding eligibility to include residents at risk of displacement; • Applying the local preference across all city-assisted affordable housing developments; • Establishing documentation and verification standards for residency, employment, and displacement risk; • Instituting annual monitoring and public reporting to ensure transparency.

20.29 Proposed Local Preference Policy Update
Purpose & Intent
• Reduce displacement of lower-income households;
• Prioritize housing opportunities for households who live or work in the City and County;
• Ensure consistency with state and federal fair housing law;

20.30 Proposed Local Preference Policy Update
Preference Order Recommended by Planning Commission
(a) (1) Applicants who have lived in the City for at least one year; or, (2) applicants who have been displaced from housing located in the City within twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of application and that displacement was due to no-fault eviction, large rent increases (as defined in SCMC 21.03.020), disaster, or health and safety code violations; or, (3) applicants working in the City; (b) (1) Applicants who have lived in the County for at least one year, or, (2) applicants working in the County.

20.31 Proposed Local Preference Policy Update
Key Elements
• Add a new Part 5 to Chapter 24.16 expanding legal mandate for the local preferences; • Increase the type of units that have the the local preference applied from solely inclusionary units to 100% affordable housing projects and density bonus units and units within housing developments receiving City financial assistance; • Create guidelines to help inform property owners and operators on administration of the policy; and
• Establish a formal data tracking system for local preference implementation.

20.32 Preference Data Tracking:
4 Recent 100% Affordable
Housing Projects

20.33 Recommendation
Motion to:
1) Introduce for publication an ordinance amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section

24.16.045, and adding a new Part 5 to Chapter 24.16 “Local Preference Policy”; and 2) Adopt a resolution with an updated local preference policy.

20.34 Questions?
Thank you.
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20.35 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 04/23/2026
AGENDA OF: 05/12/2026
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: Consultant Contract for Street Design Standards, Parking Policy Near Transit Proximate Developments, and Status Update on Implementation of the Downtown Plan Expansion (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide (and District 4 for Downtown Plan Expansion Update)
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to:
1) Advertise a request for proposals for consultant assistance with street design standards and parking policy near transit proximate developments. Authorize staff to select a consultant and execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve future contract amendments within the approved project budget; 2) Direct staff to return in fall 2026 with options for consideration regarding residential permit parking rates, municipal code updates to the residential permit parking program, and objective standards for active transportation infrastructure;
3) Provide feedback on potential future policy changes related to parking and transportation near development; and
4) Accept update on Major Transit Stop eligibility.

BACKGROUND: In recent years, many changes in state-level policies were enacted to promote housing creation, which has impacted how local agencies can regulate those developments. In many cases, parking requirements are reduced or eliminated and associated infrastructure improvements must come from objective standards. This is a significant change from former development processes and has led to robust community conversations around housing, affordability, neighborhood compatibility, and impacts.

As part of the public process to review and entitle development permits, community concerns around parking impacts have regularly arisen. Common concerns include: inability to require parking due to statewide exemptions (for example, when projects are located within a half mile of existing or planned high-quality transit or due to density bonus concessions and waivers), potential for neighborhood parking strain due to spillover parking, concerns of seniors and those

21.1 with mobility limitations who rely on personal vehicles, limited local control to regulate parking, and implementing the associated transportation systems to support alternatives to automobiles.

On June 24, 2025, the City Council (Council) directed staff to investigate the local application of AB 2097 which defines parking requirements within a half mile of major transit stops that are current or planned. The application of this state law determines parking requirements generally downtown and near major corridors like Soquel Avenue, Water Street, Bay Street, and Mission Street/Highway 1. Those locations represent many of the current development proposals and concerns are raised by neighbors.

At its August 26, 2025 meeting, Council directed staff to return with a review of potential policy options to mitigate parking concerns associated with transit-proximate developments.

Subsequently, staff reviewed potential policy options with the Transportation and Public Works, Downtown, and Planning Commissions. The feedback from those advisory bodies informed the recommendations in this report.

Planned street cross sections, including space for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving, are currently included in policy language in the Downtown Plan Expansion (DPE) and limited areas of the municipal code. The cross sections and policy language show the intention of what future streets will look like with new development but lacks engineering design to create greater specificity along the roadway. This report seeks to authorize the award of a contract for plan line development to illustrate future conditions along the public right-of-way that will be required to be provided by developers.

DISCUSSION: There are many policy tools that the City of Santa Cruz (City) can and does use to respond to concerns about neighborhood parking supply and infrastructure needs for developments that are exempted from parking requirements. The City currently uses these policies but can tailor them better to match the requirements of state law and community desires.

Staff have investigated the establishment of plan lines, modifications to development impact fees, objective standards and code requirements for active transportation, and modification to the neighborhood parking permit program as policy tools to meet this purpose.

The plan line effort will better communicate to developers and the public the new infrastructure required to build a project. The impact fee for transportation currently focuses on automobile capacity enhancements but can be tailored to support multi-modal transportation. Objective standards and code modifications can create more objective requirements for developments to meet to support the City’s goals. The neighborhood parking permit program can be expanded from managing beach visitors and university students to more holistically managing the parking in residential areas.

The action today provides an update on the research completed by staff and requests authorization to start the plan lines effort in the Downtown Expansion Plan area, provides an update on the transportation impact fee, and outlines the policy visions for objective standards and parking updates that will return to Council in the fall.

Major Transit Stops
AB 2097 Established transit-proximate developments which eliminated parking requirements within a half mile of major transit stops. Early implementation of the law varied by jurisdiction among how to calculate the distance of a half mile and what constitutes a major transit stop. In

21.2 January 2025 the California Department of Housing and Community and Development prepared a technical advisory to guide those questions. The half-mile measurement is defined as “a straight line from the nearest edge of the parcel…”, and not a walking distance as requested by Council. There is no room for further interpretation, and the technical advisory guide mirrors staff’s implementation of the law.

Plan Lines
Plan lines illustrate future conditions for the public right-of-way and include adopted objective standards that will be required by developers to construct. Should Council approve the recommendation, it will authorize the advertisement of a request for proposals and award of a contract to develop plan lines. Priority areas for plan lines include the DPE area and Soquel corridor. All three advisory bodies supported prioritizing these areas as both are already experiencing near-term development pressure. Plan lines would return to Council for adoption.

Additional areas will be added in future fiscal years as budget allows. Note that Mission Street/Highway 1 is not included in the plan line prioritization as it is Caltrans right-of-way.

Proposed Future Actions:

Development Impact Fees
California State Law allows local jurisdictions to impose development impact fees to fund improvements to cities to accommodate the additional growth, such as new fire stations or roadways. The City has multiple impact fees, but notably the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) charges new development to mitigate increased vehicle congestion assumed to occur.

The City’s Public Works Department uses the Transportation Impact Study Guidelines and TIF to assess the net number of trips generated by a project (proposed trips minus existing trips) and then uses that trip count to assess a monetary contribution for the TIF. The TIF pools money collected to fund vehicular improvements (roughly 80% of funding) primarily at intersections identified in the City’s General Plan 2030. The other 20% of the funding goes towards bicycle, pedestrian, and neighborhood improvements.

The existing policy and fee approach have left some neighbors frustrated that they cannot review other potential impacts to transportation and parking from new development, nor can they fund other desired improvements. Key areas of interest to add to Transportation Impact Study Guidelines include multimodal impacts and improvements, such as traffic calming, transit stops, sidewalk facilities, and bikeways in excess of required frontage improvements. While the TIF does commit a portion of that fund to multimodal improvements, the Transportation Impact Study Guidelines do not currently provide good mechanisms to study or fund such needs that may directly stem from the new development.

Staff have submitted an application to the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant program to revamp the Traffic Impact Study Guidelines and Traffic Impact Fee, along with required analysis and policy updates. If awarded, the grant will offer the opportunity for the City to overhaul what projects are funded and how impact fees are assessed. Funding announcements are anticipated around June 2026.

Feedback received: This action was supported by all advisory bodies. Feedback included that this felt more balanced and reflective of current needs, and that the selected array of projects could help support both new developments and existing neighborhoods. In particular, the Planning

21.3 Commission stressed the importance of using impact fees and other methods to complete the citywide sidewalk network.

As part of the Development Impact Fee project, there are multiple touch points with stakeholders internal and external to the City. A key goal is to develop a fee that supports the transportation and mobility needs of the Santa Cruz community while also supporting housing creation and economic development. This project will return to Council and the advisory bodies multiple times.

Code Updates for Objective Standards for Active Transportation Objective standards are a broad set of standards used by an agency to regulate new development in a community. California Government Code Sections 65913.4 and 66300(a)(7) define “objective design standards” as “standards that: involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official before submittal.” Certain qualifying residential projects may only be denied approval by local governments if they do not comply with these objective standards, which must be verifiable and measurable.

The City has iteratively updated objective standards to include objective requirements for development to include wider sidewalks, better bike facilities, quality bike parking, transit passes, and more to support multimodal transportation. Currently, areas of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) lack sufficient clarity in certain objective standards. Other elements of multimodal transportation that have been discussed as community values are currently absent from the code entirely. The result is that projects may be approved that do not include the robust multimodal infrastructure or amenities that would support current and new residents.

To address this, staff proposes bringing back a set of proposed code updates that would strengthen, clarify, and add additional objective standards to implement multimodal improvements on the transportation network. In part, these will be generated from the projects, programs, and policies included in the recently adopted Active Transportation Plan.

Feedback Received: This action was supported by the advisory bodies. Feedback included making it easier to walk, bike, and take transit. Again, the Planning Commission was very interested in ensuring that there will be strong code language for completing the sidewalk network, and that the basic building blocks of multimodal transportation are done well.

Future Action: Staff will return in fall 2026 with proposed code updates.

Code and Resolution Updates for Neighborhood Parking Program Changes The City currently operates a variety of neighborhood residential permit parking programs.

These programs have been in existence for decades, largely due to student and work force impacts. At their core, residential parking programs restrict on-street parking in residential areas to limit parking congestion from non-residents.

In the existing Residential Permit Parking Program, each qualified address may purchase up to five parking permits, three resident permits and two guest permits. Each permit costs $30.

Residents may also purchase daily permits, which are $3 each, with up to 30 daily permits available per unit per year.

21.4 In the current program year, residents have purchased 2,647 permits. Participation in the parking programs ranges from 9,000 to 11,000 permits being issued annually over the past decade. The program costs approximately $425,000 to run on an annual basis, which includes both materials and staffing costs. The program cost recovery is only 63% to 77% of the overall annual program cost. These costs do not include the staff time associated with the initial development and authorization process or the installation costs which vary based on the size of the permit area.

This is not fiscally sustainable.

The process to add or remove geographic areas from the Residential Permit Parking program is outlined in SCMC Section 10.41.040. This process includes multiple steps, often taking over six months to complete. Currently, residents request a residential permit parking zone, and then the City prepares a petition of interest for the residents to circulate, with the goals of neighbors talking to each other and starting to build consensus prior to City engagement. If that petition of interest has sufficient signatories, the City will then send postcard mailers for an official vote to establish a permit program area. A sufficient petition by itself does not constitute a new permit parking area. If the official vote exceeds the established threshold to form the new district, then a notice must be placed on-site and mailers sent to all owners and occupants within 300 feet of the proposed new district indicating the intent to form a new residential parking district. This starts the 14-day appeal period. If an appeal is received, it follows the appeal procedures set in the SCMC. If no appeal is received, a traffic work order will be issued to install the signage, and the parking office will then begin issuing permits.

This process can be frustrating for neighbors. This also places the anxiety around parking permit areas at the permit entitlement stage, which is often multiple years prior to when development occurs. At times, a planning permit is granted, but financing or other issues mean that a building permit is not pulled and no project occurs. Council is frequently asked to create new permit zones as part of the entitlement process, but the process of doing this does not currently exist.

Additionally, as noted above, the program is not achieving cost recovery, so adding additional permit areas exacerbates this issue. Council requested an evaluation of how to streamline this process for projects near new development.

Feedback Received: All advisory bodies felt that residential permit parking was an important tool to preserve. All advisory bodies agreed that the price of permits is very affordable. Multiple commissioners mentioned that a higher price could be an incentive to clean out garages or driveways so residents could park on their property, thereby preserving on-street supply.

All advisory bodies liked the idea of streamlining the process and felt the building permit was the right time to issue the vote. While there was much discussion about the right size of development to trigger a vote, there was no clear consensus, and this is an area that will require further refinement prior to a proposed policy returning to Council.

Managing demand from new residents was another debated policy question. In particular, the Planning Commission discussed equity, and that people moving in are new neighbors in a neighborhood. Excluding them from permit areas felt wrong. At the same time, it would be impossible to extend the same permit parameters of five permits per address to larger new developments and maintain a system that preserves parking availability. There was strong interest in setting some number of permits that could be available to new developments, but more

21.5 work is needed in this area particularly on understanding current neighborhood parking supply and demand.

Increasing the cost of permits was supported by all advisory bodies. The advisory bodies generally supported a flat rate permit rather than a variable rate. At minimum, achieving full cost recovery was an important consideration. The Downtown Commission noted that while residential permits outside of downtown are $30 per year, downtown residents are paying $75 per month for parking permits.

Requested Action: Streamlined permit process. Public Works staff recommend that Council consider an overhaul of the permit process for projects near development. In discussion with the various commissions, there was consensus that this change would be beneficial. Staff proposes to return to Council with updated code language that would require that projects of a certain size would automatically trigger a proximate neighborhood vote for a new or expanded permit program at the time a building permit is issued. This would speed up the overall process, give neighbors certainty that they will have a vote, and initiate the process at the time a project is more certain to be built.

Updated Parking Program Policies: Currently, there are multiple different permit parking overlays. Each has differing hours and days of operation. Some allow for visitor parking for limited time periods. Part of the package of code updates would be proposed changes to create uniform standards throughout the various districts, thereby making them more straightforward to implement and easier for the community to understand.

Updated Analysis Tools: Staff are exploring new tools that allow for more real-time parking analytics. These include parking occupancy counts and analysis. This data helps to inform nuanced changes and pre/post impacts of parking changes surrounding new developments. The annual cost for this program is approximately $40,000. In the first year, this cost can be absorbed by Parking operating funds. Staff will return to Council with a proposed funding plan to fund the ongoing use of this platform. This data will help inform impacts of new developments and proposed changes to reflect emerging needs.

Managing Demand from New Residents: When new development is proposed, existing neighbors often request that the new residents are excluded from any current or future residential permit parking zone. This concern comes from a valid place: a project that was likely one or more single family homes with the associated number of cars often redevelops into a project of 50 or more units. When this happens, the amount of on-street parking does not increase, but the number of people who want that space increases substantially. In the package of code updates, staff proposes to return to Council with language to restrict residential permits to a set number per parcel rather than qualified address. Further research is needed to operationalize this, but the general idea reflects the limited amount of curb space available and managing for new demand within a constrained supply.

Potential Neighborhood Parking Program Rate Changes: Parking management best practices include using pricing to influence demand. At $30 per year, permits are very affordable. The program is not achieving full cost recovery and is being subsidized by the general fund. Staff recommends reviewing further the pros and cons of modifying the current rates, considering equity and affordability, and returning to Council in fall 2026 with options for consideration.

21.6 Fuller cost recovery would increase the fiscal sustainability of the program and allow new program areas to be added to address neighborhood concerns.

Conclusion: There are multiple avenues to address concerns related to transportation and parking as the result of changes in state law. Feedback from the Downtown, Transportation and Public Works, and Planning Commissions and the public has informed these recommendations to Council. Staff will continue to develop policy to bring back to Council in fall 2026 and engage with relevant stakeholders such the Downtown Management Corporation, Visit Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz City Schools, and Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce to solicit feedback on related transportation and parking policy.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

Consideration of policy options is not a project under CEQA. Depending on the ultimate path of the recommendations, it is possible that policy changes could require future CEQA analysis.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): This policy consideration promotes the Health in All Policies pillars of sustainability, equity, and health in that the reduced parking requirements and promotion of multimodal transportation encourage active modes of travel, such as biking, walking, and transit use. Those travel modes encourage physical health, and they also reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which promotes sustainability. Reduced parking requirements and enhanced access to multimodal transportation support the development of housing. Any new housing makes all housing more affordable, and the availability and affordability of housing supports equity.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: The plan lines effort is funded through operating budgets in Public Works and Community Development Departments and there is no new impact to the General Fund.

Prepared By:

Claire Gallogly
Principal Transportation
Planner
Submitted By:

Nathan Nguyen, P.E.

Director of Public Works
Lee Butler, AICP
Director of Community
Development
Approved By:

Matt Huffaker
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT OF MEETING ON AUGUST 4, 2025.PDF

2. SCOPE OF WORK FOR PLAN LINES.PDF

21.7 City Council

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: 08/04/2025
AGENDA OF: 08/26/2025
DEPARTMENT: City Council
SUBJECT: Transit Proximate Developments: Transportation and Parking Challenges (CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to:
1) Direct City staff to conduct a review of potential policy options to mitigate parking issues associated with transit-proximate developments. Staff should evaluate feasibility, potential costs, and the impact of each option on both residents and developers; 2) Direct City staff to engage with the Transportation and Public Works Commission, Downtown Commission, and Planning Commission to solicit feedback on related transportation and parking policy;
3) Direct City staff to return to City Council within six months with an assessment of potential solutions, including recommendations for specific actions, funding sources, and any necessary policy changes; and
4) Include mitigation of mobility and parking impacts on the City’s State Legislative Platform agenda.

BACKGROUND: State‑level policies aimed at promoting sustainable, transit‑oriented development have significantly reduced or eliminated minimum parking requirements for many new projects located near major transit stops and high‑quality transit corridors. In addition, residential and mixed‑use projects that use the State Density Bonus may waive parking requirements regardless of their proximity to transit. These policies are intended to spur housing growth, lower the cost of infill development, encourage transit use, and reduce car dependence.

However, these state directives have also created new challenges for cities. While developers are no longer required to build parking, there are typically no corresponding measures to reduce car ownership among new residents. As a result, some neighborhoods experience increased competition for on‑street parking and concerns about spillover impacts from nearby projects.

Local governments are left to manage these unintended consequences while still advancing housing and sustainability goals. The City is actively exploring tools such as residential permit

21.8 programs, demand‑based curb management, and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies—like transit pass subsidies, bike‑share access, and car‑share incentives—to better balance new development with the parking and mobility needs of surrounding neighborhoods.

These efforts align with the City’s Health in All Policies (HiaP) framework, which integrates health, equity, and sustainability into decision‑making and recognizes that housing, transportation, and economic policies all shape community well‑being.

DISCUSSION: Through the review of multiple development projects where parking is not required, common challenges have been identified.

Challenges of State Parking Exemptions Near Transit
 Lack of Accountability: State requirements exempt developers from parking provisions in order to reduce housing costs, support transit use, reduce traffic congestion, and respond to climate action goals. However, developers can exempt themselves with concessions and waivers from local requirements for bus passes or improved multi-modal infrastructure and there is no guarantee new residents won’t need parking outside of what’s provided by the development. This could have unintended consequences for overall community mobility and neighborhood impacts.
 Neighborhood Parking Strain: The lack of parking in new developments located near transit hubs could increase the demand for on-street parking in surrounding neighborhoods. Concerns have been raised that existing residents could face difficulties finding street parking spaces, possibly leading to frustration and congestion.  Considerations for Seniors and Residents with Mobility Limitations: While state policies aim to reduce car dependency, it is important to recognize that not all residents can easily shift to alternative modes of transportation. Seniors and individuals with mobility limitations often continue to rely on personal vehicles, even when living near highquality transit. Any future policy recommendations should ensure that these residents maintain equitable access to transportation and parking and are not disproportionately impacted by reduced parking availability in new developments.  Limited Local Control: These policies limit the City’s ability to regulate private parking and public mobility needs and fail to account for the specific parking demands of the neighborhood and surrounding areas.
 Local Policies: Housing affordability and climate adaptation are major goals for the City and parking is an element which impacts both. Existing City policies support reducing off-street parking requirements close to transit, but caution sensitivity to low-income neighborhoods (Climate Action Plan T3.4).

Approaches to Mitigate Development’s Transportation Impacts In light of these challenges, it is recommended that City Council direct staff to explore a range of policy options to mitigate the impact of these state requirements. Staff should return to Council with a detailed report on potential strategies, which may include:

1. Development Impact Fees: The City’s current development impact fee for Transportation is called the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) and is focused on funding enhancements to manage traffic congestion that were identified in the 2030 General Plan, e.g., level-of-service at intersections. The City would like to develop a new methodology

21.9 for the traffic impact fee, to focus improvements on multiple transportation modes, but needs funding to complete the required “nexus” study to establish a new program. The City will apply for a Caltrans Planning Grant in Fall 2025 or could consider using existing traffic impact fee funds to complete the work. This effort would take 1-2 years to complete but would align the fees with goals for alternative transportation.

2. Transportation Objective Standards: City policies currently include objective standards that incentivize alternative transportation. There are currently requirements for developments to widen sidewalks, provide bike facilities, complete traffic studies and provide bike parking, among other items. The city annually updates its objective standards based on changes to state law, feedback from developers, and new community priorities. The Council could consider adopting new objective design standards that incentivize alternative transportation and reduce impacts to adjacent neighborhoods such as:
a. Include facilities from the Active Transportation Plan in objective standards for implementation as part of future developments.
b. Include facilities from the adopted Traffic Calming Guidelines and create thresholds for implementation by developers.
c. Update the Local Traffic Analysis standards to evaluate typical community concerns and set new thresholds to increase review of projects accordingly. d. Integrate the Local Traffic Analysis and a modified Development Impact Fee to ensure consistency.
e. Develop “Plan Lines” that illustrate the adopted objective standards so the community can better understand the enhancements that are required by development.
f. Review development standards to unbundle the cost of parking and rent to encourage less vehicles at new developments.

3. City Parking Program: The City has a citywide permit parking program (SCMC 10.41) with existing program areas generally downtown, in the beach area, and near University of California Santa Cruz. As the City is seeing increased interest in larger developments along transit corridors, including Mission Street, Ocean Street, Water Street, and Soquel Avenue, there has been an increase in adjacent neighborhoods pursuing the creation of new permit parking program areas. The program requires that neighborhoods petition the City to join a parking program, which is labor‑intensive for both residents and staff. The process typically takes 3–6 months to complete. As development patterns have changed and the permit programs have grown, there is opportunity to refine how the program is administered to meet current needs. City staff should review the current challenges and offer suggestions for improvement such as:
a. Updating traffic study guidelines with local parking counts to determine if neighborhood parking may be impacted. If impacts are identified during entitlements, initiate a streamlined process when building permits are issued. b. Streamlining and facilitating the application process in high‑development areas after building permits for developments are issued.
c. Reviewing how multi‑family developments should be treated in the neighborhood parking permit program.
d. Reviewing the cost recovery with development, enforcement, and permits.

21.10 e. Considering policies that limit or prohibit new tenants in certain high‑density developments from obtaining NPP permits to reduce spillover parking impacts on adjacent neighborhoods.

The shift in state-level policies regarding parking requirements for transit-adjacent developments, while aligned with our climate, transit and housing goals, may create challenges for local communities, particularly in terms of neighborhood parking availability. By directing staff to explore policy options that address these impacts, the City can ensure a balanced approach to development—one that promotes sustainability and transit-oriented growth while also meeting the practical parking needs of residents. The strategies outlined above provide a starting point for discussions, and staff is asked to return to Council with detailed recommendations and implementation options.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION: This is not a project under CEQA.

HEALTH IN ALL POLICIES (HiAP): The proposed Council action on addressing parking challenges in transit-proximate developments aligns with the three pillars of Health in All Policies— public health, sustainability, and equity. Public health is prioritized by encouraging alternative transportation options, such as ride-sharing programs and bike storage, which reduce reliance on personal vehicles, lower air pollution, and promote physical activity. Sustainability is addressed through policies that incentivize transit-oriented growth, reduce car dependence, and explore solutions like shared parking and developer contributions to public parking infrastructure, which can reduce the environmental impact of excessive parking requirements.

Equity is central to the proposal’s focus on ensuring that the parking needs of both new and existing residents are met, particularly in under-served neighborhoods. By considering community engagement and offering incentives for inclusive, creative solutions, all residents, regardless of socio-economic status, can benefit from transit-oriented development while minimizing the negative impacts of parking scarcity.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. The recommendation in this report impacts the General Fund: No

2. This recommendation requires a budget adjustment: No

3. The recommendation creates an on-going expenditure commitment: No FISCAL IMPACT DESCRIPTION: No impact.

Submitted By:

Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson
Vice Mayor, District 3
Submitted By:

Susie O'Hara
Councilmember, District 5
Submitted By:

Gabriela Trigueiro
Councilmember, District 1
ATTACHMENTS:

None.

21.11 Request for Proposal
No. RFP No. PW-0287
FOR

SOUTH OF LAUREL AREA PLAN LINES PROJECT
Contact: Amelia Conlen, Transportation Planner
Email: [email protected]
RESPONSE DEADLINE: April 17, 2026, 2:00 pm
RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca

21.12 City of Santa Cruz
South of Laurel Area Plan Lines Project
I. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................

II. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PROPOSERS ...........................................

III. PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................

IV. EVALUATION CRITERIA..........................................................................

V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS .....................................................................

VI. PRELIMINARY SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................

VII. PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS........................................................................

Attachments:

A - 2025 PSA Template with Insurance Options.Updated
B - downtown-plan-appendix-8-south-of-laurel-area
C - Chapter 15.20 DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS AND ON-STREET BICYCLE FACILITIES_

21.13 #RFP No. PW-0287
Title: South of Laurel Area Plan Lines Project