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.

Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women

One opening, to be appointed by Councilmember Trigueiro.

This seven-member commission advises Council on programs and policies designed to prevent violent crimes against women and ensure adequate services for women. The commission also implements educational and outreach programs that would aid in the prevention of sexual assault and domestic violence against women in the city of Santa Cruz, and it makes recommendations to the City Council regarding police training in the areas of rape and domestic violence. Applicants must be City residents.

Meets the 1^st Wednesday of February, March, May, August, September, and November at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

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.