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The project team — city staff and traffic consultant Chris Brackhaus of Kimley‑Horn & Associates — described an approach that would use partial‑depth recycling to reuse existing pavement, install refreshed striping and targeted green bike pavement, and place physical delineators where Caltrans permits to separate cyclists from general‑purpose traffic through the SR‑1 interchange. Jessica (city staff) said the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) awarded a grant that helped move the project into design; roughly $700,000 in RTC construction funds remain and the city expects to use SB 1 and Measure D funds to cover the balance.

Why it matters: the corridor shows extensive pavement distress and recurring queueing and safety problems where motorists choose lanes to access the SR‑1 north and south ramps. The design team said rear‑end crashes and speed differentials are a primary collision type in the corridor; clearer lane wayfinding and tighter posted speeds through the interchange are intended to reduce those conflicts.

Key details of the proposal include full roadway surface rehabilitation using partial‑depth recycling, refreshed high‑visibility crosswalks, upgraded signal and pole work at Gross Road/Auto Plaza, new pavement wayfinding markings that show which lanes access SR‑1 north and south, and a separated bikeway through constrained locations with delineators where Caltrans will permit them. The consultant said Caltrans has the final approval for elements located in state right of way and the design team is coordinating on allowable delineator types and placement.

Timing and construction window: staff and the consultant said they expect to complete remaining Caltrans reviews by late summer 2025, release construction bids in winter 2025, and begin construction in spring 2026. The consultant estimated construction duration of three to four months once materials and signal equipment are on hand; including lead times for long‑lead items such as signal poles, the overall field work could span about six months.

Funding and scope constraints: the presentation said the RTC grant provided roughly $1 million in earlier phases and about $700,000 remains for construction; SB 1 and Measure D revenue are projected to cover the rest. The team cautioned that adding larger hardscape changes (raised bikeways, reconstructed medians or removing turn pockets) would significantly increase costs and are not included in this contract. Several councilmembers pressed for as many physical delineators or raised elements as Caltrans will accept, citing cyclist safety concerns; the consultant said lane widths and truck clearance (10‑foot traffic lanes in most places) limit how much of the roadway cross‑section can be reallocated without substantial additional concrete work.

Public outreach and next steps: the council was told the project will go to the county bicycle advisory and elderly/disabled advisory committees and that staff will notify adjacent property owners and the public before construction. The city also noted a separate 40 First Avenue corridor study has just started; that planning effort will look at longer‑term options for streetscape and public space, while the pavement rehabilitation focuses on near‑term safety, pavement life and wayfinding improvements.

Council response: members expressed support for advancing the project, urged the strongest practical delineation for the bicycle buffer, and emphasized coordination with Caltrans to minimize construction impacts. No formal council action was required tonight; staff will return with final Caltrans approvals and an updated construction cost estimate in the 2025–26 budget.

Ending: the council thanked staff and the consultant for the presentation and encouraged outreach that emphasizes wayfinding and safety at the SR‑1 ramps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Capitola City Council - Meeting Agenda 04/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Capitola City Council received a presentation April 24 on a $1 million‑plus rehabilitation and multimodal safety upgrade for 40 First Avenue from Clare Street north to the city boundary, including pavement recycling, bicycle buffers with delineators and new lane‑selection signage to clarify access to State Route 1.","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},6261333,"Council fills two advisory‑body vacancies and approves consent items with one recusal",538,2431000,2969000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124348-75bedcb2d47b6301a3731c37a519613d&start=2431&end=2969","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124348-75bedcb2d47b6301a3731c37a519613d/thumbnail_2431000.jpg","/articles/6261333/Capitola-City/Santa-Cruz-County/California/Council-fills-two-advisorybody-vacancies-and-approves-consent-items-with-one-recusal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261333-5d56d9e4dd12f46e0953f2d6a7e320f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179571&Signature=k5BnlRxKXtFkfl6duiwVyapAgPaaOY84AzLb9M6NbzaC3pnmomXYI2xaamVMn9cmbN6g8uMtjgWI7RM9ZWS1SMNeB4FLSkXZ2lAXeCneJLIak7dzlW~CJlYp132oOnQfxDkjYaWGwuMrpIXTRQYk5-sM~qVP0b6w7CXJGq8yNtA6Au8mLRRb4EAs2k8MPHNL3L60lIfPSP0bJA2jWSTaw2h5OMt4z-nTFUNCOtjy8Pwl0ncposWp0n2v8S4Qj7DDOBWwG9QW92JhuxWAOA24TNH7~VtgkE56PlZ5g9eVPjOFpvuW8mM1Mdqg-5T1NkU6ljPObdPtaV3IY9Q76FGhmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Capitola City Council appointed two applicants to city advisory bodies during its April 24 meeting and approved consent calendar items after a short procedural motion.

Appointments: Council appointed Enrique D'Omo to an at‑large seat on the Art & Cultural Commission, filling a term through December 2026. The Art & Cultural Commission had recommended D'Omo as its top choice, citing his ability to help expand youth programming. The council also accepted a Councilmember Orbach appointment of Scott Rolfe to the Commission on the Environment; Rolfe spoke at the meeting and summarized professional experience in resource management and CEQA compliance.

Museum board recruitment: staff told the council the historical museum board had not yet submitted a recommendation; a larger recruitment effort is planned for June because the museum board terms expire in June and the city expects to return in a June meeting with additional museum board appointments.

Consent calendar: council discussion included a request to pull a consent item so the meeting record could more fully reflect the four interpretations of Measure L presented at a prior meeting. Councilmember Jensen recused from item 7D, stating a presumed financial interest because he lives within 500 feet of the project. Council voted to approve consent items 7B and 7C together, then approved 7D after the recusal; the meeting record shows \"one recusal\" and that all consent items passed.

Why it matters: these volunteer advisory bodies provide recommendations on arts, environment and museum programs; filling vacancies restores quorum and advisory capacity. The museum board recruitment timeline means the council will consider additional appointments in June.

Votes at a glance:
- Appointment: Enrique D'Omo — Art & Cultural Commission (term through December 2026). Outcome: approved (voice vote recorded as \"Aye\").
- Appointment: Scott Rolfe — Commission on the Environment (term through December 2026). Outcome: approved (Councilmember Orbach selected Rolfe).
- Consent calendar items 7B and 7C: approved by voice/roll call. Outcome: approved.
- Consent item 7D: recusal by Councilmember Jensen (presumed financial interest — lives within 500 feet); item approved after recusal. Outcome: approved; one recusal recorded.

Ending: staff said they will return in June with additional recruitment and appointments for the historical museum board; no further action was taken tonight regarding those museum appointments.","The council appointed Enrique D'Omo to the Art & Cultural Commission and Scott Rolfe to the Commission on the Environment; the council also handled consent calendar items (7B, 7C and 7D) with one recusal recorded for item 7D.",{"_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},6261337,"City staff outline countywide update to Santa Cruz County multi‑jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan",768,2986000,3754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124348-75bedcb2d47b6301a3731c37a519613d&start=2986&end=3754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124348-75bedcb2d47b6301a3731c37a519613d/thumbnail_2986000.jpg","/articles/6261337/Capitola-City/Santa-Cruz-County/California/City-staff-outline-countywide-update-to-Santa-Cruz-County-multijurisdictional-Hazard-Mitigation-Plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261337-670d5e02f6f6a642d75972fe60331d58/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179571&Signature=BSCRDXKFKfkd0MhH~wRcg7fDdvrdx672fVPaSvAMwHSCwuGPWHZP5G~ygzSGt8XZXw8HtXIhs5t9871PZ4aU2OpxDDpDMWaP7Ov7iiW-zUX7Xau0IK9ItE2U~lc1EsAvvP1h5zuJbj--Ue-IQsspxVUMwcOkn-Efpl6Ps~rkt4dQQugscSZHCTjCEYLEh43ddktXLHX93rhkS9oUvBAOL2lZXRIZ-BrJWveimse7nihgoSIqPpXEmOs0jWkV7qL3PlBFKQMvJdZKz5pEldLcqCiTvusLM4ZVu2T~1EpWp~suAycXtelOygXieQgqdCT7ELPGerPhjtOQKYCavbDgbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and a county representative briefed the Capitola City Council on April 24 about the city’s participation in a countywide update to the Santa Cruz County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP), a project led by the County Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience (OR3) with FEMA grant funding.

The county applied for and received a $250,000 FEMA grant to develop a consolidated plan across 11 jurisdictions; the city’s local annex will document Capitola‑specific hazards, critical facilities and priorities. Staff said Capitola’s previous plan was adopted in 2013 and updated in 2020 and that hazard mitigation plans must be refreshed every five years to remain eligible for FEMA mitigation grants.

The consultant retained for the update, Dynamic Planning and Science, is working with OR3 and city staff; the target for FEMA submission and approval is October 2025. City staff stressed that a fully adopted, FEMA‑approved annex keeps Capitola eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding for projects such as drainage upgrades, vegetation management, seismic retrofits and other resiliency investments.

Public outreach and inputs: OR3 and the consultant have launched a public survey (available in English and Spanish) and plan in‑person outreach events across the county this summer. Staff encouraged the council to post the project link on the city website to increase local participation. Claire Peabody of OR3, present in the meeting, thanked Capitola staff and noted the public survey and materials available on the County project site.

Why it matters: the plan profiles hazards (coastal erosion, flooding, wildfire and severe storms) and evaluates mitigation options for public infrastructure and private properties. Staff noted the effort also aims to better integrate hazard priorities with Capitola’s general plan, climate action planning and capital improvement planning.

Council members supported the regional approach and noted that hazards do not respect jurisdictional boundaries. Several councilmembers asked that Capitola‑specific outreach and a local meeting be included so residents can participate directly.","Capitola staff presented an update on the county‑led multi‑jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan (MJHMP) funded by a $250,000 FEMA grant; plan will profile local hazards, tie into FEMA mitigation grant eligibility and seeks public input via an English/Spanish survey due to be submitted to FEMA in October 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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Council hears plan to rehabilitate 40 First Avenue, add separated bikeway and new wayfinding for Highway 1

Council fills two advisory‑body vacancies and approves consent items with one recusal

City staff outline countywide update to Santa Cruz County multi‑jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan