Current Openings

Board of Building and Fire Appeals

This eight-member board will hear and decide appeals or orders, decisions or determinations made by the Chief Building Official and/or the Fire Marshal (effective March 11, 1997) regarding the application and interpretation of the various provisions of Title 18 and Title 19 (Fire Prevention Code) of the Santa Cruz Municipal Code, Building and Construction. Applicants must be licensed as Architect, Engineer (Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical), General Building Contractor, Engineering Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, or Mechanical or Sheet Metal Contractor. A non-jurisdictional Building Inspector (either private or of another municipality), fire inspector or similar person demonstrating a suitable technical background may be considered as an alternate member by the City Council. The Chief Building Official and/or Fire Marshal shall be ex-officio member(s) but shall have no power to vote. There will be three special members to serve on the Board consisting of two representatives of the disabled community, and an energy contractor or representative of an energy conservation design service; these special members will only vote on matters that involve their special expertise.

Meets annually to appoint the Chair and Vice-Chair, and then as-needed if appeals are received.

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority

This five-member board consists of three Councilmembers and two members of the public appointed at-large by the Council. The Authority was organized exclusively for implementing the District Infrastructure Financing Plan prepared and adopted pursuant to Sections 53398.59-53398.74 of the government code. The Public Financing Authority will oversee decision-making as it relates to use of EIFD funds for eligible projects, consistent with the Infrastructure Financing Plan adopted by the City Council, including decisions about potential issuance of debt based on the revenues of the EIFD.

Meeting dates and times TBD.

Historic Preservation Commission

This seven-member commission advises the City Council on matters relating to preserving the city’s historic heritage. It drafts and recommends to the Council measures to implement the Historic Preservation Plan, including a Historic Preservation Ordinance. Council may specifically delegate other functions by ordinance or resolution. Applicants must be City voters, and shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning archeology, or other historic preservation-related disciplines such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent such professionals are available in the community.

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Parks and Recreation Commission

This seven-member commission advises Council on matters concerning public recreation programs at city park facilities, the Greenbelt, the City Museum, and heritage trees. It makes recommendations on the annual budget for the Parks and Recreation Department, and assists in planning recreation programs. Applicants must be City voters.

Meets from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December in Council Chambers.

County Latino Affairs Commission

This nine-member county commission reviews and makes recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors, authorized under County Ordinance 2.117 in its efforts to ensure that the interests of the County's Latino population are protected and promoted. The City Council makes two nominations. Applicants must be residents of Santa Cruz County.

Meets the 1st Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6:00 p.m. at the United Way Community Room.