Capitola City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council meeting addressed various community and operational matters. Key agenda items included discussions on infrastructure planning for Bay Avenue and the Bay Hill intersection. Staff provided updates on community surveys, including a new survey for the 41st Avenue, Claire Street, and Capitola Road corridor study. The meeting also included reports on the upcoming nomination period for the 2026 election, a procedural discussion regarding the process for anonymous city employee information sharing with the council, and an update on the emergency disaster preparedness plan. Additionally, the police chief addressed recent tragic events in the community, providing details on the response, the support being offered to those affected, and the status of police department staffing and vacancies. Council members expressed their condolences and support for the first responders and those impacted by the recent tragedy.