Public Works Commissions
Downtown Commission
The Downtown Commission advises Council on all matters pertaining to the maintenance and management of Parking District No. 1 and the Central Business and Improvement District. It develops long-range plans and implementation programs to provide downtown public parking. The Commission may study traffic problems in the Districts. The Commission makes recommendations regarding the allocation of funds derived from revenues collected on behalf of these Districts. The Commission evaluates public and private activities in the Districts and recommends policies and programs to preserve, enhance, and advance the viability and attractiveness of the downtown. The Commission may also perform other functions and duties as directed by Council or prescribed or authorized by any City ordinance.
The Commission was formed from the consolidation of two former City Council advisory bodies. One advisory body was established to manage the off-street public parking in the Parking District. The second advisory body was established to promote the Central Business District. The Downtown Commission united these two advisory bodies.
Membership
The Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the City Council. For additional details of dates of appointments and expirations, please review the advisory board roster.
Additional Information
Accessibility of all online Advisory Body agenda packets, minutes and audio files is now available from any Advisory Body webpage to enable easier public access to posted meeting information.
Business Staff Contact
Gaven Hussey
809 Center Street, Room 201
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
ghussey@santacruzca.gov
Should you have questions please contact City Clerk Administrator Bonnie Bush at (831) 420-5035.
Transportation and Public Works Commission
Established in 2010 by Ordinance No. 2010-05, the Transportation and Public Works Commission (TPWC) is generally responsible for advising Council in matters pertaining to transportation and public works as defined in the Ordinance (Section 2.40.081). Its duties include advising Council on planning, design, construction, reconstruction, installation, operation and maintenance of transportation and public works. It makes recommendations to Council concerning the capital improvement program and the annual budget of the Public Works Department.
Meetings
Meetings are normally held on the third Monday of every month, excluding July and December, at 6:00 p.m in the City Council Chambers located at 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Public comment can be submitted to the Commission via email, if submitted by noon on the meeting date, or live in person at the Commission meeting.
2025 Meeting Schedule
- Jan 27 (Date moved due to holiday)
- Feb 24 (Date moved due to holiday)
- Mar 24 (Open House community event)
- Apr 21
- May 19
- Jun 16
- Aug 18
- Sept 15
- Oct 20
- Nov 17
Membership
Below are the members of the Transportation and Public Works Commission. For additional details of dates of appointments and expirations, please review the advisory board roster:
- Ryan Meckel (Chair)
- Susan Gilchrist (Vice Chair)
- Ron Goodman
- Scott Harriman
- Kyle Kelley
- Elizabeth Madrigal
- Lola Quiroga
Additional Information
Accessibility of all online Advisory Body agenda packets, minutes and audio files is now available from any Advisory Body webpage to enable easier public access to posted meeting information.
Business Staff Contacts
Nathan Nguyen
809 Center Street, Room 201
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
nnguyen@santacruzca.gov
Christina Alberti
809 Center Street, Room 201
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
calberti@santacruzca.gov
Should you have questions please contact City Clerk Administrator Bonnie Bush at (831) 420-5035.