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Staff asked residents to complete the online survey — the city website lists the survey in a prominent position — and to attend the May 20 meeting to provide input on long-term planning for the Wharf. The staff announcement invited broad public participation and encouraged residents to pass the meeting information to neighbors.

Why it matters: The Wharf is a major public asset for Capitola’s waterfront and village economy; public input will inform master-plan recommendations and potential future changes. The city did not present new proposals at the May 8 meeting but asked residents to participate in the survey and the May 20 meeting.

Next steps: The city will collect survey responses and host the May 20 workshop; staff asked council and residents to promote participation and to submit written comments via the city website before the workshop.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Capitola Council - Meeting Agenda 05/08/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Capitola staff announced the Wharf Master Plan survey is live on the city website and scheduled a community workshop for May 20 at New Brighton Middle School to gather input for long-term wharf planning.","taxTitle","Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California","taxId",68972,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6243320,"Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery reports visitor numbers, accessibility programs funded in part by Capitola grant",411,2205000,2616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3240956-1d13d69c22eb5e6a9d954f2aa8aad3ef&start=2205&end=2616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3240956-1d13d69c22eb5e6a9d954f2aa8aad3ef/thumbnail_2205000.jpg","/articles/6243320/Capitola-City/Santa-Cruz-County/California/Santa-Cruz-Childrens-Museum-of-Discovery-reports-visitor-numbers-accessibility-programs-funded-in-part-by-Capitola-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243320-b12d0d543fa2d3be8e8f47a66af671f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175428&Signature=AryXXkv78zsAi33xgMrkA5HG8icbH7icAdVb7btZYaitFOfK6~arBxY8Jrjb5eCRWiEiQWUOvLkTCJGKKZDPmi8Hh563lFitgtAnUuYLj~z1~N9nA0tKfT-8sAR8-gDhaXbj9Sy6-nS~HZn4BhMOIsr4XVJZ3RryTMk8S~Q4Dy4PKRo-CAyRhYMxPVa-CsQx0k2OXrJp3Y~-ZB66wSjaflu8hj1-nwNNDFz2bI8K8d96occcmSmJ8Edl2hDlqPpxuJsgTg0nLJ9VTnpJZZOZBtfofxNeXLWtN2gMjSq1xGVfT-Icz7ctGy-9XyzkMPmWj5~tSV0~k3opYxglF-xr1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rhiannon Crane, executive director of the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery, updated the Capitola City Council on May 8 about the organization’s use of the city’s Capital City community grant and recent programming.

Crane said the museum, located in the Capitola Mall, serves about 50,000 visitors a year and has roughly 1,200 household members; about 15,000 of annual visitors use free or reduced-access programs. She described new museum features funded in part with the city grant, including a quiet, low-sensory room designed to help children who are sensitive to crowds and noise, and expanded programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities in partnership with local organizations.

Why it matters: The museum’s programs are both an educational resource and a community-access program; staff said city funding helped the museum expand accessibility and outreach. Crane highlighted hands-on science education, field trips, a traveling exhibit hosted in August and partnerships with Cabrillo College nursing students for programs such as a \"teddy bear clinic\" that helps children rehearse medical visits.

Council response: Councilmembers thanked Crane and the museum staff for the programming. No formal council action was requested during the presentation; Crane said the museum has received Capitola’s community grant for approximately three years.","The museum, represented by Executive Director Rhiannon Crane, told the council it serves about 50,000 visitors annually, operates free/reduced programs used by 15,000 people and used city grant funds to create accessible, low-sensory space and disability-focused programming.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6243325,"Capitola approves $50,000 change order to finish Richland Mansion park hardscaping; funding to come from Measure Q",863,4736000,5599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3240956-1d13d69c22eb5e6a9d954f2aa8aad3ef&start=4736&end=5599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3240956-1d13d69c22eb5e6a9d954f2aa8aad3ef/thumbnail_4736000.jpg","/articles/6243325/Capitola-City/Santa-Cruz-County/California/Capitola-approves-50000-change-order-to-finish-Richland-Mansion-park-hardscaping-funding-to-come-from-Measure-Q","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243325-8f8e4ac3aac7ab8603ca9bb39e64821f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175428&Signature=eUzbpmLY6cmJlo2q5tSbdAi2n9FfAMclZMWTINzhbMkyZrSi7oTMNHk83l~4ci0C~PaiqYVEPgpnNQfNACdSFj14QUn-HsHsowrVOQidegRA7MX6KqXn7vCnkCqer6erRzjM5lh7YSdp1I70mZD8CazB4VhZ0fy5mTfiJr4QGjayIQtB0zoPDv~i5gRMIjb-mYhm3DMMQvScaWkYzamPfJb2hhTeWz~BBxMsNADn9bH6MsuJ3BlbhfgRR7KEJwCh4kgmTAybtIu79DOuJTPIXYrkc70ky7q8YSuWgEN7GjISS48-nz4OTpboKEzz2XWM7a2ajaQgqjqQSLzhFmIBIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Capitola City Council authorized a $50,000 change order May 8 to add hardscape improvements and a sundial pedestal to the Park at Richland Mansion project, city staff said. The additional work would convert areas originally specified as pavers or decomposed granite into low-maintenance stamped concrete and install the sundial feature.

Staff said the project began construction in spring 2024 after a reduced scope was negotiated with contractor Betts Works following earlier bid results. Funding for the overall project combines city general funds and a state parks grant awarded through Proposition 68; the proposed $50,000 comes from available Measure Q funds, staff said.

Why it matters: The change order restores several historic and visitor-facing elements that had been removed from the original, higher-cost scope. Staff said completing the hardscape now leverages the contractor already on site and reduces long-term maintenance concerns compared with loose decomposed granite or individual pavers.

Key details and timeline: Staff reported the contract value after the change order would be about $1,049,000. Recent issues included utility coordination with PG&E and undergrounding work that required change orders and additional ADA-accessible paving. Staff said grading and utility trenching would be completed within the month, hardscape and utility connections in June, final landscaping in July and an early August completion target.

Public safety and amenities: Public Works staff told the council conduit for a camera system has been installed and a deluxe camera system quote was approximately $20,000; staff said more affordable camera options might exist and that patrols would incorporate the park into regular beats once it is open. Chief Ryan (police) said the department plans to include the new park in regular patrols and expects occupancy and activity to reduce transient problems.

Council action: A motion to authorize staff to approve change order number 2 for $50,000 using available Measure Q funds was moved and seconded and passed after an \"Aye\" vote, with no recorded objections in the meeting transcript.","The council approved a $50,000 change order to add stamped-concrete hardscape and a sundial to the Park at Richland Mansion project, using available Measure Q funds; the project also uses city funds and a Prop 68 state parks grant and is expected to be complete in early August.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6243331,"Capitola approves one-year summer beach shuttle contract with Community Bridges",422,4268000,4690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3240956-1d13d69c22eb5e6a9d954f2aa8aad3ef&start=4268&end=4690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3240956-1d13d69c22eb5e6a9d954f2aa8aad3ef/thumbnail_4268000.jpg","/articles/6243331/Capitola-City/Santa-Cruz-County/California/Capitola-approves-one-year-summer-beach-shuttle-contract-with-Community-Bridges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243331-1dd283e146225a026a41376a7193ec55/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175428&Signature=JYDcFPBF~7liemhyABF5BrGydEbeQNWUHN9GSnqaVOomXHnCZuhKf7u08L8ov5-Tr-XFgCFWMwaW~btxJcIWRrtKmUMI2VijSRLFrteYMqS6wZ7DEp0ET809XLPRib14UqUaT60Oh-lEuGCNLGFr5I8rb4e5USitRjGfLrT1YC8R8Fv3IZuQndXvzdKC3tvs~OaYh~7ImL0Ur47x9Lw6LCy4LrwHVHfyd9y9QPorPZ4U6GW4Eb-sTo2HkoEkV0xA8B6XYos9-RCM5p6jq8dGcfUmmxNT6kOLLOYbzYoN~kZRnLvzgsB-TPYyS2G1QaX-kqW8oL4TG17bBEIgos0xvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Capitola City Council authorized the city manager to execute a one-year contract with Community Bridges to operate the 2025 free summer beach shuttle, city staff said May 8. The shuttle runs weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day between the village, the lower parking lot and Capitola Beach; the program is required by the Coastal Commission to maintain the city’s neighborhood permit parking program.

Public works staff told the council Community Bridges, a Watsonville-based nonprofit with a countywide transportation program, was the successful proposer after the previous contractor ended service. The city estimated the seasonal cost at about $89,000, based on a rate of $198 per shuttle hour and approximately 390 hours of standard service plus 60 hours for special events.

Why it matters: The shuttle allows Capitola to limit permit parking in certain neighborhood areas during shuttle hours, a condition of the Coastal Commission agreement. Staff said the contract includes required removable signage and that Community Bridges operates accessible vehicles used for county senior and disability transportation.

Key details: Staff said the prior vendor charged roughly $186 per shuttle hour; the new contract represents a modest cost increase. Funding for the contract is included in the public works operating budget for the remainder of FY 2024–25 and is proposed in the FY 2026–27 budget. Staff also discussed an option to extend the contract next year with a CPI adjustment.

Council and public input: A resident asked that the shuttle schedule and hours be posted on the city website for public convenience; staff agreed to publish the hours. Councilmembers asked staff to notify event organizers (for example, the Art & Wine Festival) about any budget changes tied to the higher hourly rate.

Council action: The motion to authorize the contract was moved and seconded at the May 8 meeting and passed after the council voted \"Aye.\" The motion passed with no recorded objections in the meeting transcript.","The city authorized a one-year contract with Watsonville-based nonprofit Community Bridges to run the free summer beach shuttle, at an estimated seasonal cost of about $89,100; the service is required by the Coastal Commission to retain neighborhood permit parking.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6243336,"Capitola councilman Alexander Peterson resigns, prompting calls for clearer residency rules and a replacement process",1808,90000,1898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3240956-1d13d69c22eb5e6a9d954f2aa8aad3ef&start=90&end=1898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3240956-1d13d69c22eb5e6a9d954f2aa8aad3ef/thumbnail_90000.jpg","/articles/6243336/Capitola-City/Santa-Cruz-County/California/Capitola-councilman-Alexander-Peterson-resigns-prompting-calls-for-clearer-residency-rules-and-a-replacement-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243336-bab6f074049cdf6422512c36f3753d37/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175428&Signature=kt0nTVHMjTiSiNtpU9Gao9VtvCm0~xToGQUo8JykX8yBxp69V0iFTiEmny8nO2C82TC-5x9~5GZchjW7Ax9-3DdQzEvdnv3d6Ymb~Zse3bBUU92Pugpftj1Y4ErKlkBs4jrK6xJnIs~8vlskqSPHp0Wixyj-iK7Ldm1YtRh7b4gmum0W8gYg9uVZVYvfUoTwXtmQY~8XwOARf7SPYnj-Xqr-t25TizPecwpnTSlxtfB45huyiLqf187XPksE9oft9cAsrO2eCO~kc4qpHgeV8Nb9DTLUOxzMzcybOzm-9bd7f0skvrmyjhFizRzR5ie5Lz5mDIB09KalCW387k7zKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Alexander Peterson, a Capitola City Councilmember, announced during council comments on May 8 that he will resign, saying persistent public attacks and legal pressure on his family made continuing in office untenable. \"After deep consideration, I've made the difficult decision to resign from my role on city council,\" Peterson said, noting he and his wife had recently bought a home outside city limits and family circumstances had become difficult.

Peterson said his household situation — the mortgage required one of them to be on the property for the first 12 months — and \"a sustained and increasing effort to remove me from office\" by a local group led him to step down. He said the group had engaged in what he called \"fabricate[d] and spread harmful lies,\" and that his family lacked the financial ability to keep defending against what he described as \"political and legal accusations.\"

Why it matters: Peterson's resignation triggered multiple public comments and several council members to say they will pursue clearer guidance on residency and conduct for elected officials. During oral communications, residents asked the council to add a city-level process for reviewing residency and ethics questions so the public would not have to default to the state Attorney General. Resident Heidi Kellison told the council she had asked the city clerk where to take a residency concern and was referred to the attorney general; she asked the council to \"agendaize a thorough review\" of codes of conduct and measurable, enforceable residency guidance.

Council members and residents pressed for two next steps: a transparent procedure to select a replacement and clearer documentation on domicile for officeholders. Councilmember Jensen said she looks \"forward to...agendizing what [the] process for the replacement of a city council member\" will be, and several residents requested that the replacement method and any code-of-conduct changes be publicly discussed before a new member is appointed.

Details from the meeting: Peterson said he had served about two and a half years and that he remains a resident of Capitola while renting, despite owning a new property in Santa Cruz. Multiple public commenters — including Megan Morrissey and Leslie Nielsen — said the situation revealed gaps in the city's guidance on domicile and ethics that should be addressed to avoid similar public controversies.

No formal vote or ordinance was taken at the May 8 meeting. Mayor Sarah Clark announced after closed session that the council had accepted Peterson's resignation; no special election or appointment timeline was set at the meeting. Council members said they expected to bring options for filling the vacancy and potential code-of-conduct or residency-policy revisions to a future agenda for public review.

What happens next: Council members signaled intent to place process options on a future agenda and to consider a council code of conduct and clearer domicile language so that residents and officials have an intermediate, local review step before seeking state-level remedies. The council did not adopt any new rules on May 8.","Councilmember Alexander Peterson announced his resignation May 8, saying sustained public pressure and legal harassment of his family prompted the decision. Residents and councilmembers called for city rules clarifying residency requirements and a transparent process to fill the vacancy.","actionData","errors"]

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