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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

April 29, 2025 ·09:00 AM Final
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Agenda — 62 items

  1. 5 Any person may address the Board during its Public Comment period. Speakers must not exceed two (2) minutes in length or the time limit established by the Chair, and individuals may speak only once during Public Comment. All Public Comments must be directed to an item listed on today's Consent Agenda, Closed Session Agenda, yet to be heard on Regular Agenda, or a topic not on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members will not take actions or respond immediately to any public communication presented regarding topics not on the Agenda but may choose to follow up late
  2. 6 Scheduled and Regular Departmental items – 9:00 AM or thereafter
  3. 7 Hold public hearing to consider the proposed rezoning of 47 parcels and associated amendments to the General Plan Land Use designations for 42 of the 47 parcels in accordance with the 2023 Housing Element, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  4. 8 Hold public hearing to consider, accept and file the County's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget, and continue the budget public hearing to June 3, 2025 (County Executive Office)
  5. 9 Consider report on impacts of Assembly Bill 1416 on the 2024 election cycle (County Executive Office)
  6. 10 Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance Amending Sections 5.60.020 and 5.60.090(A) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Administration of Tobacco Retailing License Ordinance,” and take related actions (Sheriff-Coroner)
  7. 11 Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending and Restating Chapter 2.14 of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding the Director of the Department of Community Development and Infrastructure” and “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.15 to the Santa Cruz County Code to Define the Legal Authorities of the Director of the Department of General Services”, and take related actions (General Services Department)
  8. 12 Hold public hearing to consider proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Benefit Assessment rates for County Service Area No. 3, Aptos Seascape, continue the public hearing to June 24, 2025, to allow for tabulation and certification of ballots, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  9. 13 Consider authorizing the establishment of a subcommittee composed of Supervisor Cummings and Supervisor De Serpa to review the Collective of Results and Evidence-based (CORE) Investments funding process, and take related actions (Board of Supervisors - Third District)
  10. 14 The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District – Zone 5 to convene and carry out a special meeting (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
  11. 15 Presentation recognizing members of the community who have participated in the Volunteer Initiative Program and the Sheriff’s Volunteer Program (Board of Supervisors)
  12. 16 Hold public hearing to discuss vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Government Code Section 3502.3 (Personnel)
  13. 17 (Government Code Section 54956.8)
  14. 18 Minutes of April 8, 2025 9:00 AM (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
  15. 19 Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax-Collector)
  16. 20 Direct the Board Chair to send a letter opposing changes to tax-exempt municipal bond financing (County Executive Office)
  17. 21 Defer to on or before June 10, 2025, report from the County’s California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Governance Committee: Health Services Agency (HSA), Human Services Department (HSD), Probation Department and the Sheriff’s Office, with an update on the County’s CalAIM implementation activities (County Executive Office)
  18. 22 Approve the establishment of an annual flag and lighting schedule for the County of Santa Cruz, including flag observances, protocols, and building illumination for designated dates and events, and take related actions (General Services Department)
  19. 23 Approve the plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the Ben Lomond Transfer Station Improvements Project, and take related actions (General Services Department)
  20. 24 Approve change to agreement with PROTEC, extending the term to December 31, 2025, and take related actions (Information Services Dept.)
  21. 25 Accept status report on County artificial intelligence initiatives, and take related actions (Information Services Dept.)
  22. 26 Defer to on or before June 24, 2025, recommendations from the Women's Commission regarding the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (Personnel)
  23. 27 Direct the Housing Advisory Commission to review two policy opportunities related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), an affordable ADU bonus program and condominium conversion of ADUs, and take related actions (Board of Supervisors - First District)
  24. 28 Accept nomination of Nicole Pfeil for appointment to the Integrated Community Health Centers Co-Applicant Commission, as an at-large patient representative, for a term to expire December 11, 2026, with final appointment to be considered on May 6, 2025 (Board of Supervisors - Third District)
  25. 29 Approve reappointment of David Molina as the Fifth District appointee to the Commission on Disabilities, for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  26. 30 Approve reappointment of Dawn Harker as the Fifth District appointee to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  27. 31 Approve appointment of Jenni Gomez as the Fifth District alternate member to the Planning Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  28. 32 Approve reappointment of Jenni Gomez as the Fifth District appointee to the Fish and Wildlife Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  29. 33 Approve appointment of Kevin Fink as the Fifth District appointee to the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2028 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  30. 34 Approve appointment of Mitali Weiglein as the Fifth District appointee to the Commission on Disabilities, for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  31. 35 Approve reappointment of Renee Shepherd as the Fifth District appointee to the Planning Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  32. 36 Approve appointment of Roger Wapner as the Fifth District appointee to the Seniors Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  33. 37 Approve appointment of Sheyna Burns as the Fifth District appointee to the Commission on the Environment, for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  34. 38 Approve final appointment of Samatha Moeller to the Emergency Medical Care Commission, as an at-large representative of field care providers, for a term to expire on April 1, 2027 (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
  35. 39 Approve final appointment of Lois Sones to the In-Home Supportive Services Commission, as an at-large representative of the Seniors Commission, for a term to expire on April 1, 2029 (Clerk of the Board of Supervisors)
  36. 40 Accept nomination of Richard F. Schmale for reappointment to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative over the age of 62, for a term to expire May 12, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on May 6, 2025 (Board of Supervisors)
  37. 41 Accept nomination and approve appointment of Celeste DeWald to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board, as an at-large representative of the City of Watsonville, for a term to expire April 29, 2029 (Board of Supervisors)
  38. 42 Item 42 was moved to Regular Agenda as item 6.2 ()
  39. 43 Adopt two resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $721,356 from the Department of Health Care Services for additional Crisis Care Mobile Unit program Grant Funds (Health Services Agency)
  40. 44 Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $533,379 from California Department of Public Health for California Home Visiting Program Innovation 2.0 grant, approve amendment to agreement with County of San Luis Obispo to increase contract amount by $256,015, and take related actions (Health Services Agency)
  41. 45 Schedule a public hearing pursuant to Beilenson Act requirements for the Health Services Agency radiology and laboratory redesign, and take related actions (Health Services Agency)
  42. 46 Authorize the Health Services Agency Behavioral Health Division to negotiate a contract with Aspiranet, in an amount not to exceed $1,003,616, for program start-up costs and procedures in preparation for the opening of the new Youth Crisis Stabilization facility, and take related actions (Health Services Agency)
  43. 47 Approve new master agreement for provision of County to County Short Term Residential Treatment Program Services for foster children and youth, and take related actions (Health Services Agency)
  44. 48 Approve the Local Area Subsequent Designation and Local Workforce Development Board Recertification for program years 2025-2027, and take related actions (Human Services Department)
  45. 49 Approve amendment to agreement with Seneca Family Services to modify the budget at an unchanged total amount of $57,180 for psychosocial assessment and adoption support services, and take related actions (Human Services Department)
  46. 50 Approve amendment to agreement with Miller Maxfield, Inc., increasing the amount by $103,000, to provide specialized communication, engagement and outreach materials, and take related actions (Human Services Department)
  47. 51 Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for the provision of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) services through the Washoe Native TANF Program (Human Services Department)
  48. 52 Item 52 was moved to Regular Agenda as Item 6.1 ()
  49. 53 Adopt resolutions to confirm previously established benefit assessments for Mosquito & Vector Control’s County Service Area (CSA No. 53), set a public hearing to consider the updated rates on May 20, 2025, and take related actions (Agricultural Commissioner)
  50. 54 Adopt resolution authorizing the Director or Assistant Director of Community Development and Infrastructure (CDI) to apply for $1,000,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Funds for a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  51. 55 Approve the final easement acquisitions for the San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  52. 56 Approve amendment to agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., to extend the term of the contract and amend the billing rate schedule for design support during construction of the Soquel Drive Buffered Bike Lane and Congestion Mitigation Project, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  53. 57 Approve plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate for the Eureka Canyon Road PM 0.35 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER 15J7(013), set bid opening for 2:00 p.m. on May 30, 2025, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  54. 58 Authorize submission of a loan application to the USDA Rural Utilities Services division for the Boulder Creek Equalization Tank Replacement project, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  55. 59 Accept and file the final report of the Santa Cruz County Regional Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  56. 60 Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, to consider miscellaneous amendments to the General Plan/Local Coastal Program, County Code, and Zoning Map, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  57. 61 Schedule a public hearing on May 20, 2025, to consider a proposed resolution to implement the Mills Act, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  58. 62 Item 62 was moved to Regular Agenda as Item 6.3 ()
  59. 63 Approve agreement and transaction fee structure with Rec Technologies for ongoing software product services, and take related actions (Parks, Open Spaces, and Cultural Services)
  60. 64 Defer to on or before May 20, 2025, status report on Measure Q Implementation (Parks, Open Spaces, and Cultural Services)
  61. 65 AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT: Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $368,081.31 for the Davenport Water Tank Rehabilitation project, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  62. I The Board of Supervisors has received agendas and minutes from the following County advisory bodies (to be filed):