Downtown Commission

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Mission

The Downtown Commission advises Council on all matters pertaining to the maintenance and management of Parking District No. 1, and the Central Business and Improvement District. The Downtown Commission was consolidated from two former City Council advisory bodies. One advisory body was established to manage the off-street public parking in the Parking District. The second advisory body was established to promote the Central Business District. The Downtown Commission united these two advisory bodies.

The Downtown Commission develops long-range plans and implementation programs to provide downtown public parking. The Commission may study traffic problems in the Districts. The Commission makes recommendations regarding the allocation of funds derived from revenues collected on behalf of these Districts. The Commission evaluates public and private activities in the Districts and recommends policies and programs to preserve, enhance, and advance the viability and attractiveness of the downtown. The Commission may also perform other functions and duties as directed by Council or prescribed or authorized by any City ordinance.

Meetings

NOTE: AS OF MARCH 2023 COUNCIL ADVISORY BODIES HAVE RETURNED TO IN-PERSON MEETINGS ONLY.

Meetings are normally held on the fourth Thursday of the month, in January, March, May, July, September and November at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Public comment can be submitted to the Commission via email, if submitted by noon on the meeting date, or live via phone during a meeting.

Meetings scheduled for 2025
Jan 23	March 27	May 22	July 24	Sept 25	Nov 20*

* Date changed Due to Holiday.
** Meeting cancelled.

Membership

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

Get Notified By Email

Signup to receive email notices for future Downtown Commission meetings. To get email about the DTC go to our e-Notifications page and check the Downtown Commission box.

Commission Business Staff Contact:

Gaven Hussey

809 Center Street, Room 201

Santa Cruz, CA. 95060

e mail

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.

Should you have questions please contact City Clerk Administrator Bonnie Bush at (831) 420-5035.

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