Capitola City Council 09/10/2026

The Capitola City Council meeting on September 10, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on capital improvement projects and budget allocations. Key topics included the Capitol Wharf master plan, where staff presented options for future development including food and beverage concessions, public restrooms, and marine rescue watercraft storage. The council discussed issuing or extending Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for small-scale food and beverage concessions and considered the costs and logistics of prefab versus mobile structures. Another significant agenda item was the Stockton Avenue Bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, with council members deliberating on proceeding with a polyester concrete overlay recommended by Caltrans, potential grant funding, and the selection of specialized bridge engineers. The council approved moving forward with the overlay and engineering evaluation. Additionally, the council reviewed the undergrounding utility district project, ultimately deciding not to pursue a new project using available PG&E credits due to high costs and staff workload. The meeting also covered code amendments related to housing element implementation and community benefits, and a financial report highlighted a favorable budget performance with a $1 million insurance settlement recommended to be allocated to reserves. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but several action items were directed to staff regarding RFPs and project planning.