Transportation and Public Works Commission

Mission

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 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 at tpwc@santacruzca.gov by noon on the meeting date, or live in person at the Commission meeting.

2026 Meeting Schedule

  • Jan 26 (Cancelled)
  • Feb 23 (Date moved due to holiday)
  • Mar 16 (Open House community event)
  • Apr 20
  • May 18
  • Jun 15
  • Aug 17
  • Sept 28 (Date moved due to holiday)
  • Oct 19
  • Nov 16

Members

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.

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.

 

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