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Capitola council directs staff to seek coastal permit for Monti Foundation fireworks show
Summary
The council voted to direct staff to coordinate with the Monti Foundation to apply for a California Coastal Commission coastal development permit to continue the annual fireworks show, while asking staff to work with the Commission on the Environment on environmental analysis.
The Capitola City Council voted to direct staff to work with the Monti Foundation to obtain a California Coastal Commission coastal development permit for the Monti Foundation fireworks show, tentatively scheduled for Oct. 12, 2025, and to consult the city’s Commission on the Environment on environmental analysis tied to the permit.
The council’s action follows a staff presentation that described the show’s history, the permitting path and environmental and logistical concerns. Staff told the council the event typically draws about 10,000 attendees, has raised roughly $300,000 for local projects to date, and is launched from the Capitola Wharf — which places the display over coastal waters and means a Coastal Commission permit is required.
City staff described the Coastal Commission…
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