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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

August 19, 2025 ·09:00 AM Final
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Agenda — 60 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 Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Chapter 2.94 of the Santa Cruz County Code,” and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  4. 8 Consider approving in concept an "Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 9.57 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled, or Inoperative Vehicles,” and take related actions (Board of Supervisors - First District)
  5. 9 Consider presentation and resolution to initiate proceedings, provide notice of intent to levy assessments, preliminarily approve the Engineer's Report, provide notice of hearing, and mailing of assessment ballots for the Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control Division, Mosquito, Vector and Disease Control Assessment, and take related actions (Agricultural Commissioner)
  6. 10 Consider selection of one of the two nominees for appointment to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan (METRO) Transit District Board of Directors, as an at-large general community member representative, from the nominations of Elizabeth Madrigal and Larry Pageler, for a term to expire on December 31, 2026 (nominations accepted June 24, 2025) (Clerk of the Board)
  7. 11 Consider the Foundational Review of the Santa Cruz County Strategic Plan for 2018-2024, and take related actions (County Executive Office)
  8. 12 A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6)
  9. 13 Minutes of August 5, 2025 (Clerk of the Board)
  10. 14 Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector)
  11. 15 Approve funding 1.0 full-time equivalent Geographic Information System Technician in the Assessor’s Drafting Section, and take related actions ()
  12. 16 Item 16 was moved to Regular Agenda as Item 6.2 ()
  13. 17 Adopt an "Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Santa Cruz County Code Sections 13.10.327 And 13.10.328 Based on California Coastal Commission Feedback, Allowing Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Unincorporated Areas of Santa Cruz County” (Approved in concept June 24, 2025) (Clerk of the Board)
  14. 18 Approve responses to findings and recommendations in 2024-25 Grand Jury report entitled “Climate Action Demands Outreach”, and take related actions (County Executive Office)
  15. 19 Accept and file the second Fiscal Year 2024-25 bi-annual report on Cannabis Licensing Office operations, and take related actions (County Executive Office)
  16. 20 Accept and file update on County strategic initiatives, including the County Operational Plan and community of practice, and take related actions (County Executive Office)
  17. 21 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz for the appointment and oversight of the Chief Probation Officer, and take related actions (County Executive Office)
  18. 22 Adopt resolution approving an updated Preliminary Official Statement and related actions for the issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $4,680,000 aggregate principal amount of Lease Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series A to fund the purchase of property located at 420-440 May Avenue and other public improvements (County Executive Office)
  19. 23 AS THE BOARD OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CAPITAL FINANCING AUTHORITY: Adopt resolution approving an updated Preliminary Official Statement and related actions for the issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $4,680,000 aggregate principal amount of Lease Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series A​ to fund the purchase of property located at 420-440 May Avenue and other public improvements (County Executive Office)
  20. 24 Approve second amendment to agreement with William Fisher Architecture Inc., in the amount of $134,604 to adjust the scope of work for the Santa Cruz County Board Chambers renovations, and take related actions (General Services Department)
  21. 25 Approve lease for probation department's Aztecas Program at 200 Prospect Street located in Watsonville, and take related actions (General Services Department)
  22. 26 Approve Master Independent Contractor Agreement with Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc., for bulk fuel, and take related actions (General Services Department)
  23. 27 Approve lease for the North Coast Sheriff's Service Center located at 450 Highway 1 in Davenport, and take related actions (General Services Department)
  24. 28 Ratify lease amendment for the District Attorney’s Office at 275 Main Street, Suite 202 & 203, Watsonville (General Services Department)
  25. 29 Defer presentation on recommendations from the Women's Commission regarding the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women to September 9, 2025 (Human Resources)
  26. 30 Adopt resolution determining the disability retirement of Karen Wells, a safety member (Human Resources)
  27. 31 Adopt resolution determining the disability retirement of Jennifer Parker, a safety member (Human Resources)
  28. 32 Adopt resolution determining the disability retirement of Nelson Garcia, a safety member (Human Resources)
  29. 33 Approve revised salary schedule, reflecting changes for the Board of Supervisors, as required by CalPERS pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, and take related actions (Human Resources)
  30. 34 Approve appointment of Robert Oatey to the Emergency Medical Care Commission, as the at-large representative of Santa Cruz County Fire Chief’s Association, for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors)
  31. 35 Item 35 was moved to Regular Agenda as Item 6.1 ()
  32. 36 Approve appointment of Anne Less as the Fifth District appointee to the Parks and Recreation Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029 (Board of Supervisors - Fifth District)
  33. 37 Approve appointment of Rachel Montoya as the Fourth District appointee to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board, as a representative of the general public, for a term to expire April 1, 2027 (Board of Supervisors - Fourth District)
  34. 38 Defer to on or before November 18, 2025, a report back on the Energy Storage Combining District Ordinance (Board of Supervisors - Fourth District)
  35. 39 Approve final appointment of Isidro Rodriguez to the Workforce Development Board, as a representative of Adult Educational Entities, for a term to expire June 30, 2028 (Clerk of the Board)
  36. 40 Approve final appointments of Eric C. Herrick and Wendy Strimling for reappointment to the Assessment Appeals Board, as at-large representatives, for terms to expire September 1, 2028 (Clerk of the Board)
  37. 41 Approve final appointment of Frances Corpuz to the Workforce Development Board, as a representative of a local business, for a term to expire June 30, 2026 (Clerk of the Board)
  38. 42 Approve final appointment of Alexander Pedersen to the Workforce Development Board, as a representative of a local business, for a term to expire June 30, 2026 (Clerk of the Board)
  39. 43 Accept and file report on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for asset forfeitures, and take related actions (District Attorney)
  40. 44 Adopt resolution designating Authorized Agents for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), ratify grant agreement with CalOES for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2027 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP), accept unanticipated revenue in the amount of $295,835 from CalOES for the SHSGP, and take related actions (Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience)
  41. 45 Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $334,923 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the San Lorenzo Valley Water District Wildfire Mitigation Project, and take related actions (Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience)
  42. 46 Adopt proclamation proclaiming August National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Santa Cruz County (Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience)
  43. 47 Authorize grant application in the amount of $205,541 to the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Equipment and Training Program to procure a new case management system, and take related actions (Public Defenders Office)
  44. 48 Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for asset forfeitures, and take related actions (Sheriff-Coroner)
  45. 49 Approve proposed revisions to the bylaws of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board to reflect the amended Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 2.104 (Health Services Agency)
  46. 50 Approve agreement with HappyOrNot Americas Inc., in the amount of $6,215 for smiley touch devices, subscription and software, authorize General Services Department to approve purchase for off-shore services, and take related actions (Health Services Agency)
  47. 51 Approve amendment to agreement with Research Development Associates Consulting to adjust Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets by $5,854, for additional hours to complete analysis, review, and reporting for second annual Mental Health Services Act Innovation project report, and take related actions (Health Services Agency)
  48. 52 Approve agreement with Verifiable Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $33,500 for State mandated credential verification services, and take related actions (Health Services Agency)
  49. 53 Adopt resolution approving submission of the Mental Health Services Act 2025-2026 Annual Update to the Commission for Behavioral Health of the State Department of Health Care Services, and take related actions (Health Services Agency)
  50. 54 Defer to on or before September 30, 2025, a proposal to strengthen the infrastructure of MediCruz to prepare for potential mid-year roll out by the County (Health Services Agency)
  51. 55 Approve agreement with Goodwill Central Coast in the amount of $893,408 to provide employment and job training services funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and take related actions (Human Services Department)
  52. 56 Approve the 2025 Santa Cruz County Five-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, and take related actions (Human Services Department)
  53. 57 Authorize the Human Services Department to submit a California Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 6 funding application and associated documents, in the total amount of $4,365,618.99, on behalf of the County of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County Continuum of Care, and take related actions (Human Services Department)
  54. 58 Accept the improvements and final construction cost of $1,112,624.56 for the Little Basin Road PM 0.64 and PM 0.85 Storm Damage Repair project, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  55. 59 Adopt resolution authorizing the installation of road bumps on Maciel Avenue between Capitola Road and Mattison Lane (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  56. 60 Defer to on or before September 30, 2025, the ratification of the award of contract for the Eureka Canyon Rd PM 0.35 Storm Damage Repair Project (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  57. 61 Direct Community Development and Infrastructure to apply for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s Consolidated Grant Program for the local funds necessary to complete the Soquel Drive Multimodal Project as part of the Watsonville-Santa Cruz Multimodal Corridor Program Cycle 4 Project, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  58. 62 Accept status update on emergency equipment replacement and installation of landfill gas system control panel at Ben Lomond Landfill, find that the emergency continues to exist pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  59. 63 AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT: Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue for the Davenport Water Tank Rehabilitation Project, and take related actions (Community Development and Infrastructure)
  60. I The Board of Supervisors has received agendas and minutes from the following County advisory bodies (to be filed):