COMMUNITY NEWS
PV Arts To Buy Porter Building W e are one step closer to achieving our dream of owning the Porter Building on the corner of Maple and Main Streets.” That’s the announcement from the nonprofit Pajaro Valley Arts, anticipating its new headquarters and close of escrow by July 31. The vision for this new space is to provide an inclusive, safe, and professional space where the community can create and share their creativity, culture, and history. At the June 28 City Council meeting, council members approved the agreement for Pajaro Valley Arts to purchase the historic Porter Building in downtown Watsonville for a fair market value cash offer at the appraised price of $1,150,000. The two-story building, erected in 1946, comprises 11,980 square feet plus 30 parking spaces. It requires extensive renovation. Pajaro Valley Arts plans a building campaign to cover the renovation costs. Next steps include: A community input process, obtaining architectural
plans and applying for development and building permits prior to starting work on the building. The Pajaro Valley Arts acquisition team includes: Trina Coffman-Gomez, finance, real estate, escrow; Bruce Nicholson, architecture, construction, and property development; Valéria Miranda, business, arts programming, and management experience; and Judy Stabile, PVA programming and grant writing. They worked with the City management team of Tamara Vides and Raunel Zavala, along with both legal teams to realize the sale of the property. Pajaro Valley Arts will continue operations at 37 Sudden St. until the Porter Building is renovated and anticipate moving into their new home in 2025. The purchase was made possible through the $1 million donation from an “angel” donor whose interest is in providing workshops for seniors and youth, combined with a grant of $540,000 administered by Community Vision Capital & Consulting, with
support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The grant to purchase the Porter Building was awarded to further expand the ability of Pajaro Valley Arts to provide space and programming in visual and performing arts. The purchase process started in 2020, right before the outbreak of the COVD-19 pandemic. Despite the delay, PVA leaders recognize the City’s heroic efforts during this time, and the need to prioritize the health of the community over the sale of the property. n
Sharon Hoffman: New CASA Director
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haron Hoffman has joined the board of directors of CASA of Santa Cruz County. She’s a new Santa Cruz resident who previously was on the board of a local CASA in New Jersey and a trustee of New Jersey Sharon Hoffman State CASA. She brings financial, strategic planning, and governance knowledge. n
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