CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting - June 23, 2026
Updated June 22, 2026 (item 18)
Council Chambers
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz
12:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
1:00 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, CONSENT, CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING,
GENERAL BUSINESS AND PUBLIC HEARING
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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: James Edward Abbott
2) Claimant: Robert Ambrose Buchanan, IV
3) Claimant: Steven Raul Enriquez
4) Claimant: John Roskelley
5) Claimant: Glenn Wilson
6) Claimant: Lorraine Barnard
7) Claimant: Olivia Finestead
8) Claimant: Maeson Clevinger
Claims against the City of Santa Cruz
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Closed Session (continued)
2. Real Property Negotiations (Government Code §54956.8) Property: 1070 River Street
APN: 008-661-17
Owner: City of Santa Cruz
City Negotiator: Bonnie Lipscomb
Negotiating Parties: City of Santa Cruz and Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
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City Council
1:00 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Presentations
3. Mayoral Proclamation Declaring June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month
4. July is Parks and Recreation Month
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.
Presiding Officer's Announcements
Statements of Disqualification
Additions and Deletions
City Attorney Report on Closed Session
Council Meeting Calendar
5. The City Council will review the meeting calendar attached to the agenda and revise it as necessary.
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Consent Agenda
6. Minutes of the June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting (CC) LOCATION: None
Motion to approve as submitted.
7. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for the LongTerm Safe Parking Program Operations and Management (CM) LOCATION: District 1
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with People First of Santa Cruz County for the operations and management of the Long-Term Safe Parking Program in the amount of $203,257. The Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs is authorized to approve and execute change orders within the approved budget.
8. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for the City Overlook Emergency Shelter Operations and Management (CM) LOCATION: District 1
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with People First of Santa Cruz County for the operations and management of the City Overlook Emergency Shelter in the amount of $4,192,879. The Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs is authorized to approve and execute change orders within the approved budget.
9. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Downtown Outreach Worker Program (CM)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Encompass Community Services for the Downtown Outreach Worker Program in the amount of $539,016.
The Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs is authorized to approve and execute change orders within the approved budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
10. Professional Services Agreement with the Homeless Garden Project for Pathways to Employment Program Pilot (CM)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, with the Homeless Garden Project for the Pathways to Employment Program pilot in the amount of $236,658. The Director of Homelessness Response and Community Programs is authorized to approve and execute change orders within the approved budget.
11. Kron House Lease Amendment with Arts Council Santa Cruz County (ED) LOCATION: District 5
Motion to:
1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Arts Council Santa Cruz County, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to extend the lease term for three years and increase the rental rate; and 2) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Lease, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, to be recorded in the Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office.
12. Movie Theater Retention Incentive Pilot Program Extension (ED) LOCATION: District 4
Motion to authorize a one-year extension of the Movie Theater Retention Incentive Pilot Program.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
13. School Street Staircase Renovation Contract (ED IIG Parks and Paseos c102711) (ED/PW)
LOCATION: District 5
Motion to:
1) Approve the Plans and Specifications for the School Street Staircase Renovation Project (c102711);
2) Authorize the Public Works Director to solicit bids and award the contract, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney; 3) Authorize the Public Works Director to, within the approved project budget, execute change orders and approve modifications of the design, plans, and specifications; and
4) Adopt a CEQA finding of categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
14. Third Amendment to the Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services and Third Amendment of Lease of the UCSC Fire Station (FD)
LOCATION: District 5 and 6
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services (Third Amendment to Service Agreement) and a Third Amendment of Lease of the UCSC Fire Station (Third Amendment to Lease Agreement) between the City of Santa Cruz (City) and the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its Santa Cruz Campus (UCSC), in a form approved by the City Attorney and extending the term for one (1) year, with minor modifications.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
15. Authorize the Purchase of a Fire Boat for the Santa Cruz Fire Department with Fire Public Safety Impact Fee Funds – Budget Adjustment (FD)
LOCATION: District 2, 3, 4, and 6
Motion to adopt a resolution to amend the FY 2026 budget to add $27,437.50 as a transfer from the Public Safety Impact Fee, Fund 217, to the FY 2026 General Capital Investment Program, Fund 311, and to add $27,437.50 in revenue and expenditure budget to project c212608, Fire Boat Purchase for Fire Department.
16. Pass-Through Agreement with Community Bridges - TDA Claimant (FN) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Community Bridges, allowing the City to act as claimant for funds obtained from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027.
17. Pass-Through Agreement with Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County - TDA Claimant (FN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an agreement with Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, allowing the City to act as claimant for funds obtained from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027.
The agenda report for the below item was updated.
18. Liability Claims Filed Against the City of Santa Cruz (FN) Motion to reject the liability claims of 1) James Edward Abbott, 2) Robert Ambrose Buchanan, IV, 3) Steven Raul Enriquez, 4) John Roskelley, 5) Glenn Wilson, 6) Lorraine Barnard, 7) Olivia Finestead, and 8) Maeson Clevinger, based on staff recommendation.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
19. Finance Department Temporary Staffing (FN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment to the City’s existing agreement with Robert Half, Inc., in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, for temporary staffing services in the Finance Department, increasing the contract amount by $60,000.00 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $140,000.00.
20. Service Employees International Union, Local 521, Memorandum of Understanding (HR)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to adopt a resolution adopting the successor Memorandum of Understanding between the Service Employees International Union, Local 521 (SEIU) and the City of Santa Cruz, effective October 11, 2025 through October 10, 2028.
21. FY 2027 Funding for Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the FY 2027 allocation of SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation funds and authorize the City Manager to submit the project list to the California Transportation Commission.
22. Santa Cruz Seaside Company Conditional Easement Agreement Located Adjacent to 400 Beach Street in the City of Santa Cruz (PW) LOCATION: District 4
Motion to adopt a resolution to approve a conditional easement agreement granted by the City to Santa Cruz Seaside Company (“Boardwalk”) for the installation of an electrical substation located adjacent to 400 Beach Street (APN No. 117-321-04), in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
23. Wastewater Collections Division Lease Agreement - 195 Harvey West Boulevard (PW)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and any amendments or documents necessary thereto of a non-substantive nature, with J3D Family Limited Partnership and Harvey West Mainini, LLC, collectively as landlord, for real property located at 195 Harvey West Boulevard.
24. Ratify Contract with Granite Construction for On-Call Paving Services (WT)
LOCATION: County (Water Service Area)
Motion to:
1) Ratify a contract with Granite Construction Company (Watsonville, CA) for on-call paving services in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year, and authorizing the Water Director to execute future contract amendments, in a form approved by the City Attorney, that do not exceed the approved budget; and
2) Adopt a CEQA finding of categorical exemption pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, § 15301, (Class 1 categorical exemption for existing facilities).
25. Contract Amendment to Professional Services Agreement to Errol L.
Montgomery & Associates, Inc. For Groundwater Modeling Services in the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin (WT)
LOCATION: County
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, with Errol L. Montgomery & Associates (Oakland, CA) for groundwater modeling in the Mid-County groundwater basin, and authorize the Water Director to execute future contract amendments within the approved project budget.
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Consent Agenda (continued)
26. Contract Amendment Service Order 12, Change Order 1 with HDR, Inc. for Capital Program Management Services (WT)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment Service Order 12, Change Order 1 with HDR, Inc. in the amount of $8,745,255 and in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
End Consent Agenda
Consent Public Hearing
27. Cooperative Retail Management Business Real Property Improvement District Assessments for FY 2027 (ED)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to adopt a resolution confirming the Cooperative Retail Management Business Real Property Improvement District FY 2026/2027 Annual Report/Plan and levying Cooperative Retail Management Business Real Property Improvement District Assessments for FY 2027.
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Consent Public Hearing (continued)
28. 2nd Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-12 and Ordinance No. 2026-13 Amending the Santa Cruz Municipal Code Title 24, Zoning, Related to Protections Against On-Shore Facilities Supporting Off-Shore Oil and Gas Drilling and Deep-Sea Mining and Exploration, and Corresponding Changes to the City’s Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan (CM/CD/CN)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-12 adding Section 24.06.093 to Chapter
24.06 – Zoning Map and Text Amendments and amending Sections
24.06.090 and 24.10.1620 of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) related to adding protections against on-shore facilities supporting offshore oil and gas drilling and deep-sea mining exploration and development;
2) Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-13 amending the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan (LCP IP) and amending Section 24.10.1525 of the SCMC to add protections against on-shore facilities supporting deep-sea mining exploration and development; and
3) Adopt a resolution directing staff to submit Ordinance No. 2026-13 to the California Coastal Commission.
General Business
29. Independent Police Auditor Report 2025 (CM)
LOCATION: Citywide
Receive the 2025 annual report from the City’s Independent Police Auditor, OIR Group.
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General Business (continued)
30. Proposed Resolution Authorizing Application for the California Prohousing Designation Program (CD)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution to apply for a new Prohousing Designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and
2) Authorize the Director of Community Development to execute and deliver the application and any related program documents required for participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
31. Two Resolutions Ordering an Election on November 3, 2026: 1) To add Four Charter Amendment Ballot Measures, and 2) To add a Mayoral Election (CC)
LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Adopt a resolution ordering an election to be held on November 3, 2026 for the purpose of submitting to the voters four measures to amend the City Charter; and
2) Adopt a resolution ordering an election to be held on November 3, 2026 for the purpose of submitting to the voters the two Mayoral candidates who received the most votes in the June 2, 2026 Primary election.
32. Ordinance Amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section 1.18.020 to Adjust the Salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers (CN) LOCATION: Citywide
Motion to:
1) Introduce for publication the proposed ordinance to adjust the salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers; and
2) Direct staff to annually, at or around the same time as the City Council’s budget hearings or budget adoption, prepare a proposed ordinance for City Council’s consideration that would adjust the salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers.
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Public Hearing
33. 201 Front Street: CP25-0116 (APN 007-031-04) Nonresidential Demolition Authorization Permit, Coastal Permit, Design Permit, Administrative Use Permit, Heritage Tree Removal Permit, and Downtown Density Bonus Request to Demolish a Commercial Building and Construct an Eight-Story Mixed-use Building Consisting of Approximately 12,000 Square Feet of Ground Floor Commercial Space, Live/Work Units on the Ground Floor, and 245 Rental Apartments on a Parcel Located in the CBD (Central Business District) Subdistrict E – Lower Pacific Avenue/CZ-O (Coastal Zone Overlay)/FP-O (Floodplain Overlay) Zone Districts and Within the South of Laurel Area District of the Downtown Plan. Environmental Review: Statutory Exemption Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66. Applicant: Owen Lawlor, Lawlor Land Use Owner: 421 E 18th Street Property Partnership. (CD)
LOCATION: District 4
Motion to adopt a resolution acknowledging the environmental determination (Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66) and approval of the Nonresidential Demolition Authorization Permit, Coastal Permit, Design Permit, Administrative Use Permit, Heritage Tree Removal Permit, and Downtown Density Bonus request based on the findings listed in the draft Resolution and the Conditions of Approval attached as Exhibit “A.”
Adjournment
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INFORMATION ITEMS PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JUNE 23, 2026
34. Finance Department: Update on Cost Recovery Percentages for Citywide Fees 6/15/26 (FNFYI 379)
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS
ADDENDUM TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JUNE 23, 2026
35. Proclaiming June 17, 2026 as “Truett Etzel Bobo Day” and encouraging all citizens to join in wishing him a Happy 80th Birthday and celebrating his lifetime of godly devotion.
36. Proclaiming the month of June 2026 as “Hot Car Awareness Month” and encouraging all citizens to practice the life-saving habit of looking before locking to help protect children and prevent needless loss of life.
37. Proclaiming Saturday, June 13, 2026 as “Juneteenth Celebration Day” and encouraging all residents, visitors, and members of our community to join in joyful celebration of this momentous occasion, honoring both the historic significance of Juneteenth and the proud thirty-five-year tradition through which Santa Cruz has uplifted and cherished this important holiday.
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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 County Library Advisory
Commission
One opening – at-large nomination
Downtown Commission Two openings – to be appointed by
Councilmembers Golder and O’Hara
Sister Cities Committee One opening – at-large nomination Public Hearing
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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.