Santa Cruz County, CA

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency - Oversight Board Meeting

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

City Selection Committee Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Regular Meeting

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 Regular Meeting

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Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency - Oversight Board Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a hearing on a $6 million bond for Santa Cruz Montessori School, consideration of a new Business Registration Program for unincorporated areas, and selection of projects for $934,000 in Measure Q funds. The board will also review reports on streamlining building permits and CZU rebuild improvements, and discuss ADU programs and board compensation. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations and a performance evaluation.

• Hearing on $6,000,000 bond issuance for Santa Cruz Montessori School
• Consideration of Business Registration Program for unincorporated area
• Project selection for $934,000 Measure Q funding for FY 2026-27
• Resolution to extend CZU Rebuild Directive for four additional years
• Approve $9,158,130 agreement for Medi-Cal managed care rate increases

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 - Special Meeting

The Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to consider two items related to the Castle Mobile Estates Culvert Rehabilitation Project: approving Change Order No. 2 for $300,000 and revising the contingency amount, and ratifying a contract with National Plant Services for $1,010,443.35. Public comment will be allowed on these topics.

• Approve Change Order No. 2 ($300,000) for Castle Mobile Estates Culvert Rehabilitation Project
• Revise contingency amount for the culvert project
• Ratify contract with National Plant Services ($1,010,443.35) for the same project

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 Regular Meeting - Cancelled

City Selection Committee Meeting - Cancelled

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider issuing up to $55 million in 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, hold a public hearing on the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, and review housing impact fee and inclusionary housing studies. The board will also consider several ordinances, including aligning county code with state law and updating automobile liability insurance requirements. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation and labor negotiations with law enforcement units.

• Issue up to $55,000,000 in 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
• Public hearing on Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan
• Review Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies and Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study
• Approve in concept ordinance amending Chapter 5.48 to align with state law
• Approve in concept ordinance updating automobile liability insurance requirements

The Board of Supervisors approved issuing up to $55 million in 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (5-0) and adopted the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan with a five-year riparian exception and biotic approval (5-0). On housing, a motion to adopt specific impact fees and a 15% inclusionary rate failed (3-2), but a substitute motion passed (3-2) directing staff to consider reducing or eliminating fees and inclusionary rates, while maintaining the 15% requirement for for-sale housing and returning with revisions by March 2027. The board also approved in concept two ordinance amendments (5-0) and directed staff to return with a salary recommendation for Board salaries (3-2).

• Approved $55M Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes issuance (5-0)
• Adopted Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan with 5-year riparian exception and biotic approval (5-0)
• Failed motion to adopt fee option B and 15% inclusionary rate (3-2)
• Approved substitute motion to consider reducing/eliminating inclusionary rates and impact fees, keep 15% for for-sale (3-2)
• Approved in concept ordinance aligning Chapter 5.48 with state law (5-0)
• Approved in concept ordinance updating auto liability insurance requirements (5-0)
• Directed HR to return with updated salary recommendation for Board salaries (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, grants, and appointments (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider declaring a state of fiscal distress and adopting an urgency ordinance to address it. They will discuss calling for a special election on November 3, 2026, to increase the retail transactions and use tax by one-half cent for five years.

• Resolution declaring a state of fiscal distress
• Urgency Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.22 of the Santa Cruz County Code
• Proposed one-half cent sales tax increase for five years
• Special election call for November 3, 2026

The Board of Supervisors declared a state of fiscal distress and approved a measure to increase the retail transactions and use tax by one-half cent for five years. A special election for this measure is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

• Adopted resolution 162-2026 declaring a state of fiscal distress (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5518 to establish a temporary supplemental one-half cent transactions and use tax (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 163-2026 calling for a special election on November 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 164-2026 establishing budget priorities contingent on sales tax approval (5-0)
• Directed Clerk of the Board to submit election resolution by August 7, 2026 (5-0)
• Directed Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector and County Counsel to prepare fiscal impact statement by August 13, 2026 (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board - Organizational Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will approve the minutes from its February and March 2026 meetings. It will elect officers for the board and set the meeting dates for the 2027 calendar year. The board will consider amendments to its local rules of procedure and hear the Assessor's Report. Several pending property tax assessment applications will be presented for decision.

• Approval of minutes of February 12, 2026 and March 12, 2026
• Selection of officers for the Assessment Appeals Board
• Adoption of meeting dates for the 2027 calendar year
• Consideration of amendments to the board's Local Rules of Procedure
• Application 238-24 for 20 Ryans Way, Santa Cruz

Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency - Oversight Board Special Meeting

The Oversight Board will meet to consider a resolution approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement. The agreement concerns the disposition of approximately 3.5 acres of real property to Brommer Street Housing, L.P.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 855, 901, and 905 7th Avenue (APN Nos. 026-261-13, 026-261-16, and 026-261-17)

Library Financing Authority - Special Meeting

The Library Financing Authority will approve the minutes from its regular meeting on January 28, 2026. It will consider a revised revenue estimate for FY 2025‑26 and a final revenue estimate for FY 2026‑27, and will vote on the proposed FY 2026‑27 budget. The board will also receive the attorney’s report and review a written correspondence listing that includes a CDTFA letter dated May 26, 2026.

• Approve minutes from the January 28, 2026 regular meeting
• Consider revised FY 2025‑26 revenue estimate and final FY 2026‑27 revenue estimate
• Consider approving the FY 2026‑27 proposed budget for the Library Financing Authority
• Receive report of the Authority’s attorney
• Review written correspondence listing (CDTFA Letter, May 26, 2026)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

This meeting includes decisions on adopting the final County Strategic Plan 2026-2032, approving the proposed 2026-27 budget for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services, and considering revenue options for pavement management on county roads. Public hearings will be held on benefit assessments and service charges for several sanitation, solid waste, and fire protection areas, as well as certification of vote results for two county service area assessments. The board will also consider ordinances amending county code sections including zoning, accessory dwelling units, and action sports facilities. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations and existing litigation.

• Adopt final County Strategic Plan 2026-2032
• Approve proposed 2026-27 budget for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services
• Consider revenue options for pavement management on county-maintained roads
• Hold public hearing on updated charges for Recycling and Solid Waste Services at Buena Vista Landfill for FY2026-27 through 2030-31
• Adopt ordinance amending code chapters and zoning map for multiple parcels to streamline provisions and ensure compliance with state and federal law

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2026-27 budget for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services, including several funding restorations. They also adopted the County Strategic Plan 2026–2032 and multiple service area assessment resolutions.

• Paused processing of Draft ESS Combining District Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services budget (5-0)
• Approved County Strategic Plan 2026–2032 (5-0)
• Approved Measure D 5-Year Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 138-2026 for CSA 7 Zone 2 - Boulder Creek assessment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 139-2026 for Buena Vista Landfill infrastructure charges (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 140-2026 for CSA 13A, Oak Flat Road assessment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 141-2026 for CSA 36, Forest Glen's Norman Zone F assessment (5-0)

Library Financing Authority Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Library Financing Authority will consider approving a revised revenue estimate for FY 2025-26 and a final revenue estimate for FY 2026-27, along with the proposed budget for FY 2026-27. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a report from the attorney, and written correspondence.

• Consider approving revised revenue estimate for FY 2025-26 and final revenue estimate for FY 2026-27
• Consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget for the Library Financing Authority
• Report of Attorney For The Authority
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2026 meeting
• Written correspondence listing including CDTFA letter May 26, 2026

The meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of Supervisors - Last Day Budget Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider and vote on several budget items, including the Public Defender and Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services budgets for FY 2026-27. A public hearing will be held to adopt a resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27. The board will also review a report on MediCruz utilization trends and approve the overall County budget with last‑day and realignment actions. Additional routine items on the consent agenda will be approved by a single roll‑call vote.

• Approve the Proposed 2026-27 budget for the Public Defender (Agenda Item 7)
• Approve the Proposed 2026-27 budget for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services (Agenda Item 8)
• Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27 (Agenda Item 10)
• Approve the County of Santa Cruz Proposed 2026-27 budget with last‑day adjustments and 2025-26 realignments (Agenda Item 11)
• Authorize grant agreements for a volunteer litter abatement program (Agenda Item 16)

The Board approved the 2026‑27 budget for the Public Defender, including $3.56 M for conflict services and several cost‑saving measures. It deferred the Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services budget to June 30 and directed staff to preserve museum and arts funding. The Health Services Agency report on MediCruz was accepted and the agency was tasked with further study. The Board also adopted the FY 2026‑27 Unified Fee Schedule amendment and approved the overall county budget with disaster‑revenue transfers and specific Measure K and Q allocations.

• Approved Public Defender 2026‑27 budget, including $3,561,987 for conflict services (4‑1)
• Failed substitute motion to cut Page & Dudley contract by 15% (4‑1)
• Deferred Parks, Open Space & Cultural Services budget; staff to return with proposal (5‑0)
• Accepted MediCruz utilization report and directed further evaluation (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution 157‑2026 amending the FY 2026‑27 Unified Fee Schedule (5‑0)
• Approved overall 2026‑27 County budget with disaster revenue transfer and fund reallocations (5‑0)
• Authorized $100,000 Measure K and $90,000 Measure Q allocations for green‑waste and recovery programs (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting

The Board of Supervisors continues its budget deliberations, considering approval of the proposed 2026-27 budgets for the Probation Department, Sheriff-Coroner, Parks/Open Space/Cultural Services, Measure Q, Capital Projects, and Community Development & Infrastructure. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural items. The next budget meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026.

• Approval of proposed 2026-27 budget for Probation Department
• Approval of proposed 2026-27 budget for Sheriff-Coroner
• Approval of proposed 2026-27 budgets for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services, Measure Q, Capital Projects, and Community Development & Infrastructure

The Board of Supervisors approved proposed budgets for the Probation Department, Sheriff-Coroner, Measure Q, Capital Projects, and Community Development and Infrastructure. Staff were directed to develop an alternative budget proposal for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services for consideration on June 24th.

• Approved Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Probation Department (5-0)
• Approved Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Sheriff-Coroner (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop alternative budget proposal for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services (5-0)
• Approved Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Measure Q (5-0)
• Approved Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Capital Projects (5-0)
• Approved Proposed FY2026-27 Budget for Community Development and Infrastructure (4-1)

Board of Supervisors - Budget Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider and approve the proposed 2026-27 budgets for numerous county departments, including Health Services, Human Services, and the Public Defender. The county executive officer will present a budget overview. Public comment will be taken on consent and regular agenda items.

• Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Health Services Agency (Regular Agenda Item 7)
• Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Human Services Department (Regular Agenda Item 8)
• Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Public Defender (Regular Agenda Item 9)
• Consent agenda includes budgets for Assessor-Recorder, County Executive Office, Sheriff? (Items 10-38)
• County Executive Officer Budget Overview (Item 4)

The Board approved the 2026‑27 budget for the Health Services Agency by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the 2026‑27 budget for the Human Services Department, also 5‑0. The budget for the Collective of Results and Evidence‑based (CORE) Investments was approved 4‑1, with one supervisor dissenting. After three failed motions on the Public Defender budget, the Board approved a directive to keep the Page & Dudley alternate defense contract in place and to return with a plan to cover a $1.1 million gap, passing 3‑2.

• Approved 2026‑27 Health Services Agency budget (5‑0)
• Approved 2026‑27 Human Services Department budget (5‑0)
• Approved 2026‑27 CORE Investments budget (4‑1)
• Directed staff to develop a unified farmer’s market fee schedule (5‑0)
• Approved directive to maintain Page & Dudley contract and seek $1.1 M funding solution (3‑2)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including a public hearing on Coastal Commission changes to the Local Coastal Program, several ordinance amendments affecting zoning and accessory dwelling units, and a resolution to place an oil and gas, deep‑sea mining ballot measure on the ballot. Additional agenda items cover service charge reports for wastewater and sanitation districts, a funding recommendation for the Measure Q grant program, and a closed‑session discussion of anticipated litigation. Routine consent agenda items such as minutes approval and financial reports will also be approved.

• Public hearing on California Coastal Commission modifications to the County’s Local Coastal Program (Batch B of the Housing Element Rezone Program).
• Consideration of ordinance amendments to multiple code chapters and zoning map changes for parcels APN 026-091-54, 026-261-17, 029-071-13, 030-121-34, 042-151-23, 070-301-01, and 074-152-30.
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Code Chapters 13.10 and 13.20 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
• Resolution to place a ballot measure amending Chapter 16.55 (oil, gas and deep‑sea mining onshore support facilities) on the ballot.
• Funding recommendation for Measure Q Tier 1 and Tier 2 grant program for FY 2025‑26.

The Board of Supervisors approved multiple fiscal year service charge reports for wastewater, sanitation, and water services. Additionally, the Board approved several ordinances in concept regarding zoning updates, accessory dwelling units, and action sports facilities.

• Approved Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan 2026-2029 (5-0)
• Confirmed FY 2026-27 assessment reports for CSA 12 Wastewater Management (5-0)
• Accepted California Coastal Commission modifications to the Local Coastal Program (5-0)
• Approved in concept ordinance amending County Code and Zoning Map (5-0)
• Approved in concept ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (5-0)
• Approved in concept ordinance regarding use of Action Sports Facilities (5-0)
• Confirmed FY 2026-27 benefit assessment reports for Sanitation CSAs 2, 5, 10, and 20 (5-0)
• Confirmed FY 2026-27 sewer service charge report for CSA 7 - Zone 1 Boulder Creek (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will decide on the new County Strategic Plan spanning 2026–2032, hear the second report from the ad hoc S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee, and hold a public hearing on benefit assessment rates for several county service areas and mosquito/vector control. Consent items include a $12.15 million budget appropriation transfer and a $3.97 million health data sharing agreement.

• Consider the proposed County Strategic Plan 2026–2032 (Item 13)
• Second report and recommendations from the S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee (Item 8)
• Public hearing to confirm FY 2026-27 benefit assessment rates for CSA 53, CSA 53 North, CSA 53 South, and countywide Mosquito and Vector Control (Item 10)
• Approve $12,152,666 in budget appropriations and $7,975,030 in unanticipated revenue for various departments (Consent Item 21)
• Approve $3,969,866 agreement with Manifest MedEx for a countywide health data sharing system (Consent Item 22)

The Board approved several departmental reports and resolutions including a new Safety Action Plan and mosquito control assessments. Staff were directed to begin work on a North Coast transportation project proposal and a revised County Strategic Plan.

• Approved S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee report and law enforcement transparency resolution (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop a North Coast transportation project and financing plan (5-0)
• Adopted resolution confirming 2026-27 mosquito and vector control assessments (5-0)
• Adopted Santa Cruz County Safety Action Plan (Resolution 117-2026)
• Directed staff to gather feedback on the proposed County Strategic Plan 2026–2032 (5-0)
• Presented awards to Santa Cruz County Fire Department Firefighters of the Year
• Approved transfer of $12,152,666 in appropriations for various departments (5-0)
• Approved $3,969,866 agreement with Manifest MedEx for health data sharing (5-0)

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Regular Meeting

The Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 board will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operations and Expansion Construction Budgets. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from September 30, 2025, and an extension for an on-call environmental consulting services list.

• Approval of September 30, 2025 minutes
• Extension for on-call environmental consulting services
• Consideration of FY 2026-27 Operations Budget
• Consideration of FY 2026-27 Expansion Construction Budget

Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency - Oversight Board Meeting - CANCELLED

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 Regular Meeting

The Zone 7 board will hold a public hearing on proposed assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and consider the FY 2026-27 proposed budget. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 6, 2025 and March 24, 2026, as well as public comment.

• Public hearing on Zone 7 assessment rates for FY 2026-27 to hear objections and protests
• Consideration and possible approval of the FY 2026-27 proposed budget for Zone 7
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2025 and March 24, 2026
• Oral communications (public comment) period

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold the first public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and continue it to June 10. They will also consider renewing the Sheriff's Military Equipment Use Policy based on the 2025 annual report, debate a Responsible Construction and Wage-Theft Ordinance, and hold a TEFRA hearing for $16 million in bonds for Park Haven Plaza. Multiple public hearings on sewer service charges for Boulder Creek and other County Service Areas are scheduled.

• Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget (County Executive Office)
• Renewal of Military Equipment Use Policy for Sheriff's Office, based on 2025 annual report (Ord. 5435)
• Potential adoption of a Responsible Construction and Wage-Theft Ordinance (Third District)
• Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing for $16,000,000 bond issuance for Park Haven Plaza
• Public hearings setting Fiscal Year 2026-27 sewer service charges for CSA 7 Zone 1 & Zone 2 (Boulder Creek) and other CSAs

The board accepted and filed the FY 2026‑27 County budget and continued the budget hearing schedule. It authorized a memorandum of understanding for veteran services and renewed the sheriff’s military equipment use policy. It approved a $16 million revenue bond issuance to finance the Park Haven Plaza multifamily housing project. It also adopted a policy on remote‑access disruptions for Brown Act meetings.

• Accepted FY 2026‑27 County budget; continued hearings – Approved [5 to 0]
• Authorized veteran services MOU – Approved [5 to 0]
• Renewed sheriff’s Military Equipment Use Policy and approved 2025 report – Approved [4 to 0]
• Directed staff to research wage‑theft ordinance – Failed [2 to 3]
• Approved $16 million revenue bond issuance for Park Haven Plaza – Approved [4 to 0]
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 sewer service charges for Boulder Creek Zone 1 – Approved [4 to 0]
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 sewer service charges for Boulder Creek Zone 2 – Approved [4 to 0]
• Adopted policy on remote‑access disruptions for Brown Act meetings – Approved [4 to 0]

City Selection Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the county's artificial intelligence workplan, a proposed ordinance deleting local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code, and progress on 2016-17 and 2023 winter storm projects. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code
• Update on 'Streamline Santa Cruz County' project
• Consideration of $275,000 budget adjustment for Payroll and Human Capital Management system
• Public hearing on vacancies and recruitment efforts
• Closed session for personnel negotiations and existing litigation

The Board adopted the County’s 2026 AI Elevation and Standardization Workplan and directed its implementation. It approved a progress report for the Streamline Santa Cruz County project and set deadlines for further updates. The Board also approved in concept an ordinance deleting local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code and authorized $130.2 million of state‑standard health services agreements.

• Approved County AI Elevation and Standardization Workplan 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Streamline Santa Cruz County workplan progress report and follow‑up directives (5‑0)
• Approved in‑concept ordinance to delete specific local amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code (5‑0)
• Approved annual reports on 2016‑17 Winter Storm and 2023 Atmospheric River projects (5‑0)
• Approved public hearing report on workforce vacancies and recruitment efforts (5‑0)
• Approved $130.2 million State standard agreements for the Health Services Agency (5‑0, consent agenda)
• Adopted resolution updating the Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 (5‑0, consent agenda)
• Approved $400,000 amendment to the Freedom House Homekey Project (CFSC) (5‑0, consent agenda)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board will consider an ordinance to add a multi‑way stop at 6th Avenue and Bonnie Street, adopt a resolution to join the City of Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, direct staff to develop a North Coast transportation and infrastructure proposal, recognize community volunteers, and hold a closed‑session to discuss several ongoing lawsuits. Routine consent‑agenda items include loan amendments, youth commission establishment, and other administrative approvals.

• Ordinance to add a multi‑way stop at 6th Avenue at Bonnie Street (Public Works)
• Resolution to participate in the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (County Executive Office)
• Direction for staff to work on a North Coast transportation and infrastructure project proposal (Third District)
• Third amendment to loan agreement with Pajaro Valley Health Care District, increasing loan to $940,000 (County Executive Office)
• Increase of $34,314.75 to William Fisher Architecture for the Government Broadcasting Revitalization Project (General Services Department)

The supervisors approved in concept an ordinance adding a multi‑way stop at 6th Avenue and Bonnie Street and scheduled it for final adoption on April 28. They also adopted a resolution to join the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and appointed two members to the new Public Financing Authority. Several contracts and agreements were approved, and two resolutions were adopted to install road bumps on 6th Avenue.

• Approved in concept multi‑way stop ordinance (5‑0)
• Scheduled ordinance for final adoption on April 28, 2026
• Adopted resolution 57‑2026 to join Scotts Valley EIFD (5‑0)
• Appointed Monica Martinez and Nicole D. Coburn to the Public Financing Authority (5‑0)
• Approved $210,000 agreement with Forensic Pathology Staffing, LLC (5‑0)
• Approved $10,000 annual agreement with SacValley MedShare (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution 64‑2026 to install two road bumps on 6th Ave (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution 85‑2026 accepting $60,000 unanticipated revenue (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt a tribal compensation fee of $200 per year for three years. The meeting also includes hearings on delisting two historic sites, and consideration of policy items such as opioid impact data, termination of Housing Matters day services, broadband expansion projects, safety‑net funding priorities, and an amendment to the election campaign contributions ordinance.

• Public hearing to adopt a tribal compensation fee of $200 for three years (Community Development and Infrastructure)
• Public hearing to review delisting of SeaBreeze Tavern and Discoveryland Preschool from the Historic Resources Inventory (Community Development and Infrastructure)
• Consider amendment to Chapter 8.04 of the County Code regarding election campaign contributions (Board of Supervisors)
• Ratify two amendments reducing compensation by $70,000 for termination of Housing Matters mail and day services (Human Services Department)
• Presentation on Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment and California Advanced Services Fund projects (Information Services Department)

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance to create a Youth Commission and scheduled its final adoption. They also adopted a resolution removing the SeaBreeze Tavern and Discoveryland Preschool from the historic resources inventory, and approved a $200 tribal compensation fee for three years. Additional approvals included CORE safety‑net funding priorities, amendments reducing Housing Matters contract payments, a broadband equity presentation with a follow‑up deadline, and updates on opioid impacts and mental‑health service closures.

• Approved in concept Youth Commission ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution delisting SeaBreeze Tavern and Discoveryland Preschool (5‑0)
• Approved tribal compensation fee of $200 for three years (5‑0)
• Approved CORE safety‑net funding priority recommendations (5‑0)
• Ratified two Housing Matters contract amendments reducing compensation by $70,000 total (5‑0)
• Approved broadband equity presentation and directed update by Sep 29 2026 (4‑0)
• Accepted and filed opioid impact status report (5‑0)
• Accepted and filed Mental Health Client Action Network update and Housing Matters program closures (5‑0)

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 Special Meeting

The Zone 7 Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board will consider nominations for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. It will approve the 2026 Board of Directors meeting schedule. The board will adopt resolutions confirming the benefit assessment rates for fiscal year 2026‑27 and schedule a public hearing on May 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM. Public comments will be accepted on agenda items.

• Consider nominations for election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the Zone 7 Board of Directors
• Approve the 2026 Zone 7 Board of Directors meeting schedule
• Adopt resolutions confirming the Zone 7 benefit assessment rates for fiscal year 2026‑27
• Schedule the public hearing for the assessment rates on May 5 2026 at 10:45 AM

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Assessment Appeals Board will consider a series of applications for property tax assessment appeals. Items include new applications, continued or postponed applications, consent agenda stipulations, and consent agenda withdrawals. No decisions will be taken on oral communications during this meeting.

• Application 168-24 – Regency Hilltop, LLC for 362 Western Drive, Santa Cruz
• Application 238-24 – John Rossman for 20 Ryans Way, Santa Cruz
• Application 071-24 – LHO Santa Cruz Hotel LP for a parcel on Santa Cruz (continued/postponed)
• Consent agenda stipulation – Application 102-24 – Jennifer Gamble for 300 Riverview Dive, Boulder Creek
• Consent agenda withdrawal – Application 110-24 – Vassant & Reshma Vivek Thakkar for 546 Beach Drive, Aptos

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board will review the S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee report and vote on a new ordinance adding Chapter 10.07 to prohibit using county property for civil immigration enforcement. It will also act on several consent agenda items, including routine approvals, a $98,239.25 transfer to the General Fund, and a $150,000 donation for a fire department water tender. Additional items include a planned unit development amendment and the establishment of a regional interoperable radio advisory committee.

• Ordinance to add Chapter 10.07 prohibiting county property use for civil immigration enforcement (Item 7)
• Adopt Ordinance 5027 amending a Planned Unit Development for APN 029-021-47 (Item 14)
• Authorize transfer of $98,239.25 unclaimed money to the General Fund (Item 17)
• Accept $150,000 revenue from South Skyline Firefighters for a replacement fire water tender (Item 20)
• Establish Regional Interoperable Next Generation (RING) Radio System Advisory Committee (Item 24)

The Board accepted the S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee report and approved in concept Ordinance 5510, adding Chapter 10.07 to the County Code to prohibit the use of county property for civil immigration enforcement. The clerk was directed to schedule a second reading and final adoption on March 24, 2026, and to publish a notice of proposed ordinance summaries by March 19, 2026. Additional directives were given to the subcommittee and the Chair for follow‑up actions. The ordinance was approved by a 5‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved in concept Ordinance 5510 to prohibit county property use for civil immigration enforcement (5‑0)
• Directed Clerk to schedule second reading and final adoption on March 24, 2026
• Directed Clerk to publish notice of proposed ordinance summaries by March 19, 2026
• Directed S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee to report back by May 19, 2026
• Directed Chair to send letters to local jurisdictions encouraging similar ordinances
• Directed S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee to explore DHS agent ID policy and penalties
• Approved Secure Youth Treatment Facility report and presentation (5‑0)
• Approved foundational budgeting principles report and feedback (5‑0)

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for a residential subdivision and condominium project. Members will also review the General Fund Mid-Year Budget Report and discuss updates from the County Housing Authority.

• Public hearing for 100 residential units in 17 buildings at 5940 Soquel Avenue
• General Fund Mid-Year Budget Report for FY 2025-26
• Three-year agreement with ePlus Technology Inc. for $408,876
• Amendment to Carahsoft Technology Corporation agreement for $10,906.80
• Ordinances regarding license suspension or revocation for cannabis licensees

The Board held a public hearing and approved Application No. 241488 to subdivide an existing parcel at 5940 Soquel Avenue into 100 condominium units in 17 three‑story buildings, including a 15 % affordability provision. It also approved in concept Ordinance 5027 and amendments to purchasing‑procedure sections 2.37.030 and 2.37.040, both scheduled for a second reading on March 10, 2026. The Board adopted budget realignments and resolutions accepting over $2.5 million in unanticipated revenue, and set public‑hearing dates for the FY 2026‑27 budget and the Unified Fee Schedule.

• Approved Application No. 241488 for 100‑unit condo subdivision at 5940 Soquel Ave (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution 22‑2026 adding addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration (5‑0)
• Approved in concept Ordinance 5027 with 15 % affordability provision; scheduled for second reading March 10, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved in concept ordinance amending purchasing‑procedure sections 2.37.030 & 2.37.040; scheduled for second reading March 10, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved budget realignments transferring $565,731, $221,000, $200,619, $25,000, $1,489,901, $480,000, and $171,000 among County departments (4/5 vote)
• Adopted resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue of $1,489,901 (loan repayment), $350,000 (Sheriff’s AB 109 Trust Fund), $400,000 (County Fire CSA #48), $280,000 (Public Works Internal Service Fund), and $50,000 (Public Works Fleet Internal Service Fund) (5‑0)
• Set public‑hearing schedule for FY 2026‑27 budget (May 5‑June 24, 2026) and for Unified Fee Schedule changes (June 24, 2026) (5‑0)
• Approved three‑year $408,876 agreement with ePlus Technology for CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity subscriptions (5‑0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Assessment Appeals Board will review applications for property tax appeals and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The board will hear oral communications and consider applications for various properties across the county.

• Approval of January 15, 2026 minutes
• Review of 13 new property tax applications
• Review of 1 continued application
• Review of 4 consent agenda stipulations
• Review of 2 consent agenda withdrawals