Current Openings

Board of Building and Fire Appeals
Two openings, at-large nominations

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.

Downtown Commission
Two openings, to be appointed by Councilmembers Golder and O'Hara.

This seven-member commission advises the City Council on Parking District and Business Improvement District matters. Its duties include reviewing, monitoring and making recommendations on traffic circulation issues, parking matters and allocation of funds from revenues collected on behalf of Parking District No. 1. It also considers public and private activities in the Districts and recommends policies and programs pertinent to Pacific Avenue and the Districts. Applicants must be City voters or voters of Santa Cruz County who are proprietors or employees of commercial establishments, or members of professions with offices or businesses physically located within the boundaries of the Central Parking and Business District or Parking District No. 1.

Meets on the 4^th Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers.

Sister Cities Committee
One opening, at-large nomination

This seven-member committee coordinates activities for Santa Cruz’s five sister cities. The duties include promoting international friendship through arranging for cultural exchanges, participating in fund-raising activities, and planning receptions, festivals and educational programs. Committee members shall be residents of the City of Santa Cruz with the exception of a maximum of three (3) members who may be non-residents of the City provided that the non-resident committee members have experience in international affairs, business, education, or cultural pursuits.

Meets on the 2nd Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

County Library Advisory Commission

This seven-member Commission advises the Library Joint Powers Governing Board in all matters overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Library System. The Commission shall consist of the following Commissioners (each must be a registered voter): 1) three residents of unincorporated Santa Cruz County appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the County Board of Supervisors, with one each from Supervisorial Districts 1, 2 and 5; 2) two Santa Cruz City residents appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Santa Cruz City Council; 3) one Capitola resident appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Capitola City Council; and 4) one Scotts Valley resident appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Scotts Valley City Council. Commissioners should reflect the diverse interests of the Library System including a wide cross-section of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds as well as representation in the areas of technology, education and business, or other areas identified by the Governing Board. Elected members of each jurisdiction are not eligible for appointment to the Commission. Each Commissioner shall serve a four-year term and be limited to two terms. The Commission is advisory only and is intended to be a voice of the community to provide advice and feedback to the Governing Board and the Director of Libraries. The Commission will review programs and services and make necessary recommendations as they pertain to the provision of these programs and services.