Scott Newsome

Adoption of the City Road Safety Action Plan

Funded through the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program; contract amount to be set at award.

Housing Rules Updated for State Law; Lot Consolidation Fee Deferred

About $2,000 per qualifying lot consolidation deferred (not waived) — no general fund hit under the amended motion.

Residential Permit Parking Cost Increase and Vision Zero Update

The program loses money today; tiered or higher permit fees could bring it to break-even or better.

Sewer Rates and Charges Ordinance

No direct cost to the City; future developers connecting to improved mains would pay fees that reimburse the original investor.

Citywide Permit Parking Restrictions for Developments

Permit fees currently recover only 63-77% of program costs, subsidized by the general fund; council supports fuller cost recovery.

Use of Measure Z sugar-sweetened beverage tax revenue

About $3.5 million in tax revenue is collected and earning interest but likely won't be spent for a year to 18 months while the appeal plays out.

Objective Design Standards and Heritage Tree Regulations

Developer will voluntarily chip in $250,000 for downtown public infrastructure.

General Plan alignment with Climate Adaptation Plan

Planning work now; actual adaptation projects will carry future costs.

Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Improvements

$57 million operating budget, up 7 percent, funded 98 percent by rates.

Commercial Permit Life Extension

Saves existing commercial permit holders the cost and hassle of reapplying.

public health services

While the program itself doesn't cost much, it could save the city big bucks down the line by preventing costly disease outbreaks.

housing goals

Includes an amendment to the fee schedule for boundary adjustments.

city council election

This race could bring new ideas and priorities to city spending, but it's too early to tell if it'll mean more or less money for your taxes.

Alternative TDM compliance for school district housing

900 High Street Housing Project (47 Units)

No public subsidy; the developer says construction cost increases made the original 40-unit design infeasible.

Beltz Well 9 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Design

$468,000 for design services, part of a larger water supply project.

Vibrancy Ordinance – Commercial Building Vacancies

$76,000 from the Economic Development Trust Fund for window coverings; $4,000/year vacancy registry fee on owners.

Wildfire Resiliency and Preparedness

Funded by Measure Q, philanthropic donations, and grants; specific amounts not stated.

West Cliff Drive bluff erosion and path realignment

State grant-funded through the Westcliff Resiliency program; construction fast-tracked to finish by end of year.

FY 2026 Year-End Budget Adjustment and FY 2027 Budget Restatement

$24,669,730 in expenditure adjustments across all city funds, with a $2.7 million General Fund increase.

Consent Agenda (Items 4–8)

Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-17 (TDM for School District Housing) and Ordinance No. 2026-18 (Sewer Rates)

Transportation, Parking, Accessibility and Plan Lines Package; Permit Parking Fee Increase; Vision Zero Update (Item 12)

Housing Element Municipal Code and General Plan Amendments; Lot Consolidation Fee Deferred (Item 13)

Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facility Improvements Project (Item 14)

Vibrancy Ordinance Amendments and Window Covering Grant Program (Item 15)

Minutes of the October 13, 2026 City Council Meeting (CC)

Resolution Setting the Regular Meeting Schedule of the City Council for the 2027 Calendar Year (CC)

Approval of October 1, 2026 Minutes

2000 Soquel Avenue Wireless Monopole Extension (CP26-0070)

Industrial Development Authority — Election of Officers

Industrial Development Authority — Minutes of October 28, 2025

SCPIFC — Election of Officers

SCPIFC — Minutes of October 28, 2025

Consent Agenda (Items 8–18)

Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-16 — Citywide Permit Parking Eligibility

Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-17 — TDM Alternative Compliance for School District Residential Projects

Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-18 — Sewer Rates and Charges Amendments

County Library Advisory Commission Appointment

Road Safety Action Plan

Consent Agenda (Items 4–8)

Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-17 (TDM for School District Housing) and Ordinance No. 2026-18 (Sewer Rates)

Transportation, Parking, Accessibility and Plan Lines Package; Permit Parking Fee Increase; Vision Zero Update (Item 12)

Housing Element Municipal Code and General Plan Amendments; Lot Consolidation Fee Deferred (Item 13)

Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Facility Improvements Project (Item 14)

Vibrancy Ordinance Amendments and Window Covering Grant Program (Item 15)

Multifamily Housing Design Guidelines — Progress Report and Policy Direction (Item 16)

elect new officers as set forth in Section 3.02 of the Industrial Development Authority bylaws as follows: Executive Director: City Manager M. Huffaker Treasurer: Director of Finance E. Cabell Chair:

approve as submitted

elect new officers as set forth in Section 3.02 of the Santa Cruz Public Improvement Financing Corporation bylaws as follows: Chief Executive Officer: City Manager M. Huffaker Chief Financial Officer:

Introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2026-18 amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Chapter 16.12 “Sewer Rates and Charges” by amending Section 16.12.010 Definitions and Section 16.12.130 Sewer

approve as submitted

adopt Ordinance No. 2026-16 to amend Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Chapter 10.41 – Citywide Permit Parking to restrict preferential permit parking program participation for certain residential deve

introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2026-17 amending Section 10.46.040 of the City of Santa Cruz Municipal Code to provide an alternative Transportation Demand Management compliance option for res

appoint Alex Ow to the County Library Advisory Commission with a term ending April 19, 2028.

Adopt the City of Santa Cruz Road Safety Action Plan (SAP) with added direction to include a 65% reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on City streets by 2040.; Direct staff to conduct

Consent Agenda (Items 6-9)

Consent Public Hearing Agenda (Items 10-12)

Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0 Update (Item 13)

Motion to amend Item 14 — comprehensive parking program evaluation (FAILED)

Had not been able to digest the full scope of the amendment's evaluation items.

Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-16 — Citywide Permit Parking Eligibility (Item 14)

approve the remaining Consent Agenda

Authorize the Mayor to submit responses to the Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury on behalf of the Santa Cruz City Council for the Walking in the County of Santa Cruz Grand Jury Report; and Direct staff to r

Adopt the 2026 Water Department Long-Range Financial Plan; Receive the 2026 Water Rate Study dated August 18, 2026; Accept the proposed schedule of water rate increases for CY 2027 – CY 2031 and the p

Consent Agenda (items 6, 8-14)

Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury Response (item 7)

2026 Water Rate Plan and Proposition 218 Process (item 15)

Consent Agenda (Items 6-11)

West Cliff Drive Path Realignment – Plans and Specifications (m400819)

Bay Drive Protected Bike Lanes Project – Escalona Pilot Plan and Trail Easement

to approve the Consent Agenda.

to: Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,693 to approve the design, Plans and Specifications for the West Cliff Drive Path Realignment Project (m400819); Authorize staff to advertise for bids and award the cont

to: Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,694 to approve the design and plans for the Bay Street at Escalona Drive Pilot Plan, and direct staff to implement the approved pilot plan, which restricts through movem

Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to approve the Consent Public Hearing Agenda.

Councilmember Trigueiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to approve the Consent Agenda.

Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Councilmember Brunner, to: • Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,688 declaring the City Council’s intention to approve an amendment to the City’s contract with the Calif

Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson moved, seconded by Councilmember Newsome, to accept the LHM-CAP Year 1 Implementation Progress Report.

Councilmember O’Hara moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Kalantari-Johnson, to: • Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,689 acknowledging the environmental determination (Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resourc

to:  Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,681 to apply for a new Prohousing Designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and  Authorize the Director of Community De

to:  Introduce for publication Ordinance No. 2026-14 to adjust the salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers; and  Direct staff to annually, at or around the same time as the City Council’s budget

to:  Accept the 2025 annual report from the City’s Independent Police Auditor, OIR Group; and  Direct Santa Cruz Police to prioritize use of the BlueTeam system and ensure the timely and complete

to adopt Resolution No. NS-30,683 acknowledging the environmental determination (Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66) and approval of the Nonresidential Demolition A

to:  Not adopt the proposed 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  Adopt Resolutio

Consent Agenda (Items 9–28)

Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-11 amending Santa Cruz Municipal Code Section 24.16.045 and adding a new Part 5 to Chapter 24.16 “Local Preference Policy;” Direct staff to incorporate the following language

Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,671 adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and authorizing the Water Director to file a copy of the plan with the California Department of Water Resources; Adopt Reso

receive the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan

Introduce for publication 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 Co

Adopt Resolution No. NS-30,673 adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget, including the Capital Investment Program (CIP), effective July 1, 2026; authorize the City Manager to allocate within the appl

Downtown Association Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessments FY 2027 (Item 30)