Capitola City Council 07/23/2026

The Capitola City Council meeting on July 23, 2026, included several procurement and infrastructure-related discussions. Key topics included approval of a public art project titled "To Honor the Women of Water," with an estimated value of $350,000, and direction to staff to partner with County Park Friends for fundraising, fabrication, and installation of the statue. The council also discussed transportation infrastructure projects, including safety improvements at the Bay Avenue and Hill Street intersection, with plans for lighting enhancements and pedestrian safety measures. Funding allocations were addressed, such as moving $50,000 of RTIP funds toward a CDBG sidewalk project in the Cliffwood Heights neighborhood, with an estimated construction cost near $5 million. Additionally, the council reviewed district-based election maps and sequencing, adopting map 412 and deciding election sequencing by coin toss. The meeting featured a comprehensive presentation on the coordination and sequencing of multiple transportation projects and plans, emphasizing transparency and public accessibility of project information. Motions related to funding and project approvals passed unanimously, and staff was directed to continue refining project details and community engagement.