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Planning Commission Chair

Carolyn Book-Kelley

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Term ending Jan 31, 2029 · Planning Commission.

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3
Total speaking time
15:32
Avg per meeting
5:11
Segments
284

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Voting record (25)

17 yes0 no8 abstained

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Voted yesOct 15, 2026

2000 Soquel Avenue Wireless Monopole Extension (CP26-0070)

AbstainedOct 1, 2026

approve the minutes of September 17, 2026

AbstainedOct 1, 2026

1) Acknowledge that the required Planning Commission findings for recommending approval of Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program amendments can be made, as detailed in the staff report; 2) Recomm

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

to approve the minutes as submitted

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

to adopt the 2026 Draft Transportation and Public Works Commission Work Plan

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

to recommend that the City Council apply for, accept, and appropriate funds from the California Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 13 for three projects: 1. F

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

to accept the update on Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District’s (METRO) Rapid Corridors Improvement Project

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

to 1) Acknowledge that the required Planning Commission findings for recommending approval of Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program amendments can be made, as detailed in the staff report; 2) Rec

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

to approve the Minutes of August 20, 2026.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

to acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Major Modification to a previously approved project and Density Bonus request (CP25-0156) based on the Findings listed below and the atta

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Approval of the Minutes of August 20, 2026

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Re-Adopt Extension of Life of Commercial Use Permits (FP26-0007)

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

405-417 Pacific Avenue Major Modification (CP26-0076)

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Municipal Code Housing Amendments and General Plan Climate Adaptation Changes

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

approve the minutes of June 4, 2026, and the special meeting minutes of July 23, 2026

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Coastal Permit, Design Permit and Variance based on the Findings listed below and the attached Conditions of Approval in Exhibit “A” of the

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Design Permit and Variance based on the Findings listed below and the attached Conditions of Approval in Exhibit “A” of the staff report dat

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

acknowledge the environmental determination, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approve the Design Permit and Variance to Slope Regula

AbstainedAug 17, 2026

to approve the minutes as submitted

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

to recommend that the City Council approve: 1. Adoption of City of Santa Cruz Road Safety Action Plan; 2. Pursue speed limit reductions on streets with 30mph speed limits and near schools, and; 3. Est

AbstainedFeb 23, 2026

to recommend that City Council approve the Active Transportation Plan Update (c402408) with the following additions: • To add Rail Trail crossings at Almar, Swift, and California as individual project

AbstainedFeb 23, 2026

to approve the minutes as submitted.

AbstainedFeb 23, 2026

to re-appoint Ryan Meckel as Chair for the 2026 Transportation and Public Works Commission.

AbstainedFeb 23, 2026

to recommend the City Council adopt a resolution adopting a schedule of fees for disposal of refuse, garbage, trash and processing recyclables at the Resource Recovery Facility and rescinding Resoluti

AbstainedFeb 23, 2026

to re-appoint Susan Gilchrist as Vice Chair for the 2026 Transportation and Public Works Commission.