The City of Capitola Bi-Monthly E-Newsletter

Heatwave Leads to Flex Alerts
Statewide

The California ISO has extended a statewide Flex Alert for today, September 9 from 4pm to 9pm. The prolonged heat wave we have experienced this week has pushed up energy demand and tightened available power supplies. To increase comfort and help with grid stability, consumers are encouraged to pre-cool homes and use major appliances before 4pm, when conservation becomes most critical. For more information on Flex Alerts, and to find more electricity conservation tips, click here.

To help during a Flex Alert (4pm to 9pm):
Set thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, if health permits
Avoid using major appliances
Turn off all unnecessary lights

Beach Festival & Lighted Boat Parade

Saturday & Sunday, September 24 and 25

This new Capitola tradition will include events from past years like the sand sculpture contest, fishing derby, rowboat races, horseshoe tournament, children's art, chalk art and the highlight of the festival the lighted boat parade! For more information from the events' host, click here.

Join Our Team

New Opportunities to Work with Us!

There are several job opportunities now open with the City. Read full job descriptions and download an application by clicking here.

Full Time/Career:
City Clerk
Accountant I/II
Customer Service / Office Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator: Adult & Youth
Class/Community Center Recruitment
Police Officer/Police Trainee

Seasonal/Part Time:

Recreation Leader I
Recreation Leader II

Latest Council Action

Review City News & Council Decisions

The following is a summarized list of the action taken by City Council during the General Government section of the agenda of the Thursday, August 25, City Council meeting:

1) Support for Local Ballot Measure K - Council approved a resolution in support of local ballot Measure K, the Santa Cruz High School District tax Bond. The Measure's intent is to fund local secondary schools (including Soquel High) increase modernization, safety, and construct affordable housing for teachers/essential staff.

2) Village Palm Tree Lights Proposal - The BIA proposed a "test run" of new warm-white coaxial LED lights with the intention of replacing the bright-white rope lights currently used in the Village holiday light display. Council approved the plan.

3) Park Avenue Traffic Calming Report - Council provided feedback on potential traffic calming measures for Park Avenue; Staff will conduct public outreach this fall and construction will hopefully begin in Spring 2023

4) City Council Compensation - Council approved the Finance Advisory Committee's recommendation to increase Council compensation to $660/month, following the November 2022 election. Council compensation will be reviewed by the FAC every two years.

Remembering the Begonia Festival

The Capitola Historical Museum participated in this past weekend's Begonia Festival Tribute, with Begonia Festival memorabilia on display in the Museum and in both the Community Room and Council Chambers for the public to enjoy. Museum Curator Osterberg attended the event in periodcostume, and Museum Board Members along with volunteers staffed the museum for more than 200 visitors throughout the weekend; an all time season high!

Thank you for the Begonia Festival Tribute event organizers for orchestrating such a fun and historically-friendly weekend for our community!

Tree Stump Project

Call to Artists!

The City of Capitola is accepting proposals for a new public art project. This is a call to artists to create public art that will enrich the lives of members of the Capitola community and its visitors. Submit your proposal by October 4, 2022. Click here for more information.

The City of Capitola is accepting proposals for a new public art project. This is a call to artists to create public art that will enrich the lives of members of the Capitola community and its visitors. Submit your proposal by October 4, 2022. Click here for more information.