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Clam Chowder Cookoff Sets Fundraising Record
This past weekend’s 43rd annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off was one for the record books! This year's event raised an all-time record $133,000+ for Parks & Recreation. The event also hosted 86 competitors between the amateur and professional competitions. Huge kudos and thanks to Tremain Hedden-Jones and the Recreation and Administration teams who made it happen. Big thanks to the Beach Boardwalk and all the local celebrity judges, including Congressman Jimmy Panetta, Councilmember Scott Newsome, and many more.
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Homelessness Response: Safe Parking Programs
This year, the City developed a Safe Parking Program for people who live in oversized vehicles.
The Long-term Safe Parking Program provides space for oversized vehicles at the National Guard Armory. This program provides 24/7 parking and participants may stay up to six months. Case management, housing navigation, health care, and hygiene services are provided on-site. Space is limited for this program, and participants must adhere to a code of conduct. To learn more, please call 831-515-8665 or email <[email protected]>.
The Overnight Safe Parking Program provides space for oversized vehicles in City-owned lots. This program provides overnight parking, and participants can stay up to 30 days with the possibility of an extension. Hygiene services and refuse disposal are available on-site. Space is currently available in this program, with the ability to expand if necessary. Participants must adhere to a code of conduct. To enroll, call 831-420-5093 or email <[email protected]>.
Parking spots are pre-assigned to enrolled program participants, and every vehicle will receive an overnight parking permit. Vehicles parked in this lot without an overnight parking permit may be ticketed and towed. Learn more about the City’s Homelessness Response efforts on the City's Homelessness Response website.
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Important Updates Regarding Steamer Lane and West Cliff Safety
Steamer Lane Caution: The cliff at Steamer Lane is unstable. Please avoid the cliff edge and the area in the lineup below. Recent erosion may impact wave quality for high tide south swells, as falling rocks directly affect the usual wave-breaking zone during these conditions. Coastal erosion is natural and created Steamer Lane's renowned waves. While the short-term effects on wave quality are unfortunate, the long-term impact remains unknown. We're working on a plan to address the instability of the cliff. Stay tuned for updates.
Please report any other observed cliff changes and avoid walking close to the cliff edge on any part of West Cliff to ensure everyone's safety.
Community Conversation: Join us this Thursday from 5:30-7pm at the London Nelson Community Center for a conversation on the 50-year Community Vision for West Cliff. We're discussing community feedback on the best ways to manage our dynamic coast.
Visit www.cityofsantacruz.com/westcliff for more information, including the draft vision, meeting information, and how to provide feedback on the vision if you can't make Thursday's meeting.
Your input is crucial in shaping the future of our beloved coastline.
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Over $760,000 in Grant Funding Available for Community Organizations Helping Santa Cruz Youth | |
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The City of Santa Cruz Children's Fund Oversight Committee is thrilled to offer $761,409 in grant funding to support programs and services for children and youth under age 25.
Grants will be awarded for Fiscal Years 25 and 26 and should aim to enhance and expand programs serving children and youth most impacted by poverty, trauma, and violence.
Read more about the grants and access the application on our website.
Timeline:
- Deadline to submit application: March 11, 2024, 4:00pm
- Sub-Committee review date: March
- Children's Fund Advisory Committee Review & Approve Date: April 11, 2024
- City Council Review Date: Tentatively May 14, 2024
- Allocation of funds: June 2024
Email Applications To:
Children's Fund Oversight Committee
[email protected]
Phone: (831) 420-5365
Please share this opportunity with family, friends, and neighbors who manage programs that could benefit from this grant funding!
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Preapplication Review Request Submitted for
Mission Street Development
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On February 8, 2024, the Planning and Community Department received a request for a pre-application review of a potential development to combine three parcels — 100, 106, and 110 Mission Street. The project would involve the construction of a three-story mixed-use development consisting of seven two-story, two-bedroom townhouses above four commercial tenant spaces and parking.
One of the parcels is zoned community commercial (CC), where a mixed-use development is permitted. However, the other two parcels are zoned public facility (PF) and designated as Community Facility (CF) in the General Plan. Neither PF or CF zoning allows for commercial or residential uses. For this reason, the project would require a general plan amendment and rezoning of two parcels. In addition, a design permit, lot line adjustment, and slope development permit.
Additional permit requirements may be identified during the course of the pre-application review. The project will be
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subject to compliance with objective design standards and is not required to provide on-site parking due to its location within ½ mile of a major transit stop.
The site is not located within the downtown plan area — the level of environmental review will be determined based on the resources at the project site and the impacts of the development. A pre-application review is intended to assist the applicant in the preparation of the formal application. It also allows for an initial staff review of a potential project. There is no public hearing or decision with a pre-application review. However, a community meeting will be required during this phase for compliance with the City’s community outreach policy for planning projects. The feedback provided may result in alterations to the project design. Additional updates will be provided if and when a formal application is submitted following the pre-application review process. Ryan Bane is the planner for the project.
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Sign Up for Recycle Right Boot Camp on March 16
The Recycle Right Boot Camp is back and better than ever! For the first time we are hosting this workshop in-person, on-site at our Resource Recovery Facility.
Join us Saturday March 16, 2024 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. Pre-registration is required. Sorry, No drop-ins.
Participants will learn about the state of recycling on a global, state, regional, and local level. They’ll take a walking tour of the Resource Recovery Facility, highlighting the daily 30 to 50 tons of pre-processed material Santa Cruzan’s place in their Blue Recycle Bin. Participants will also learn about the City’s Food Scrap Diversion Program and the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Center.
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How Would You Describe the Santa Cruz Community? | |
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We are looking at our City's image through the lens of our staff, residents, and businesses to ensure the City’s brand and communications represent everything that makes Santa Cruz such a special place. At the end of this project, we will launch new City of Santa Cruz communications materials, such as a new logo, colors, and other materials that will help us better represent the City.
Complete the survey now, and please share it with your friends and family!
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City of Santa Cruz
City Manager's Office
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz CA 95060
santacruzca.gov
831-420-5010
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