Capitola City Planning 05/07/2026

The Capitola City Planning Commission meeting held on May 7, 2026, focused primarily on the 41st Avenue corridor plan, which includes streetscape improvements, bike lane additions, and traffic safety enhancements around the Capitola Mall area. The plan, developed with input from consultants and traffic engineers, proposes a vision for safer, more inclusive multimodal transportation infrastructure, including protected bike lanes, pedestrian realm expansions, and landscaping upgrades. Commissioners and public speakers discussed concerns about traffic impacts from new housing developments, the safety and feasibility of lane reductions, and the need for coordinated improvements with future mall redevelopment. The commission also addressed economic development efforts, including a $20,000 contract with Kaiser Marston Associates for retail and hotel market analysis, and plans to issue an RFP for the Wharf master plan. No formal votes on procurement were recorded, but the meeting included discussion of upcoming RFPs and potential impact fees for corridor improvements tied to future development.