Santa Cruz City Council approves gas blower ban, soda tax measure

SANTA CRUZ — From approving a gas-powered leaf blower ban in the city of Santa Cruz to re-approving the Cruz Hotel project and placing a soda tax on the November ballot, the Santa Cruz City Council tackled numerous items at the body’ last meeting before a month-long summer break.

After approving the meeting’s consent agenda, which included items related to the restoration of West Cliff Drive and the Santa Cruz Wharf, among others, the City Council voted to unanimously adopt a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers...