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Capitola council declines to fund full Depot Hill pathway now, asks staff to add bluff‑end viewpoints to CIP

Capitola City Council · April 10, 2026
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Summary

Council reviewed a conceptual, interim Grand Avenue/Depot Hill pathway with an estimated all‑in cost of $250k–$275k and, citing limited grant eligibility and city budget constraints, directed staff to include bluff‑end viewpoint improvements in the CIP and not to use general fund dollars for the full pathway now; the motion passed unanimously.

The Capitola City Council on April 9 reviewed a conceptual design and cost estimate for the Grand Avenue (Depot Hill) Pathway and directed staff to include smaller bluff‑end ‘viewpoint’ improvements in the city’s capital improvement program rather than using city general funds to construct the full pathway now.

City staff described a constrained conceptual design that preserves ADA access where possible, uses hand…

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