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INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CONSIDERATION OF LATE ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA; ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDAS

ANNOUNCEMENT BY BOARD MEMBERS OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT TO REGULAR AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT

ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 13-55)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Presentation from the Save the Waves Coalition on the Climate Vulnerability of California's Natural Surfing Capital Report

8. Consider the proposed Focus Areas for the County Strategic Plan 2032, and take related actions

9. Consider adopting a resolution declaring a local emergency impacting vulnerable residents due to lack of federal financial support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, approve a contribution up to $500,000 for emergency food procurement and distribution through Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, and take related actions - 4/5 vote required

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Santa Cruz County Emergency Services Sections 2.26.020, 2.26.030, 2.26.040, 2.26.050, 2.26.060, 2.26.110, and 2.26.120,” and take related actions

7. Presentation from the Save the Waves Coalition on the Climate Vulnerability of California's Natural Surfing Capital Report

8. Consider the proposed Focus Areas for the County Strategic Plan 2032, and take related actions

9. Consider adopting a resolution declaring a local emergency impacting vulnerable residents due to lack of federal financial support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, approve a contribution up to $500,000 for emergency food procurement and distribution through Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, and take related actions - 4/5 vote required

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Santa Cruz County Emergency Services Sections 2.26.020, 2.26.030, 2.26.040, 2.26.050, 2.26.060, 2.26.110, and 2.26.120,” and take related actions

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

11. Hold a public hearing to consider whether the Mosquito, Vector and Disease Control Assessment should be formed and assessments levied and collected as proposed in the Engineer's Report starting Fiscal Year 2026-27, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

12. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD A. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FREEDOM SANITATION DISTRICT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consider initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One case. Report of County Counsel - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session.

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 21, 2025

14. Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

15. Adopt “Ordinance Amending Section 2.38.270(C) of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Decision-Making Subordinate Bodies” (Approved in concept October 21, 2025)

16. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of September 2025

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2025

18. Adopt four resolutions appointing the unopposed special district candidates for the November 4, 2025, Uniform District Election

19. Schedule a public hearing on December 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider mid-year updates to the 2025-26 Unified Fee Schedule, and take related actions

20. Approve realignment of appropriations in various General Fund departments for updated internal service fund cost allocations with no change to total appropriations, approve addition of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) IT Assistant Director and deletion of 1.0 FTE IT Service Analyst II and 1.0 FTE GIS Analyst II positions in the Information Services Department, and take related actions

21. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of legislative support for H.R. 5555, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

22. Approve lease with Community Bridges for the San Lorenzo Valley Children’s Center at Highlands Park, and take related actions

23. Approve second amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, increasing compensation by $31,560, for engineering services to complete the Bridge Housing Low Barrier Navigation Center project, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution 171-2025 determining the disability retirement of Nelson Garcia, a safety member

25. Approve fifth amendment to agreement with OpenGov, Inc., adding a Grants Management module and increasing compensation by $113,398, to support Measure Q administration, and take related actions

26. Defer to December 9, 2025, the contract award for the Next Generation P25 Countywide Radio System Request for Proposal

27. Adopt resolution to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, civil rights, and separation of powers in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

28. Approve appointment of Maia Mosher Yates as the Fifth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

29. Approve appointment of Jaime Longoria as the Fifth District appointee to the Latino Affairs Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

30. Approve appointments of Ariel Young and Kate McGrath as the Fifth District appointees to the Women's Commission, for terms to expire April 1, 2029

31. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig as Santa Cruz County's representative to the California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, and Supervisor Felipe Hernandez as the Alternate Director, for one-year terms beginning December 1, 2025

32. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Jenet DeCosta for appointment to the Salsipuedes Sanitary District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 6, 2027

33. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, with nomination for appointment to be received on November 18, 2025, and final appointment to be considered on December 9, 2025

34. Approve the 2026 schedule of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for the 2025-2026 budget hearings, with specific dates

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 21, 2025

14. Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

15. Adopt “Ordinance Amending Section 2.38.270(C) of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Decision-Making Subordinate Bodies” (Approved in concept October 21, 2025)

16. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of September 2025

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2025

18. Adopt four resolutions appointing the unopposed special district candidates for the November 4, 2025, Uniform District Election

19. Schedule a public hearing on December 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider mid-year updates to the 2025-26 Unified Fee Schedule, and take related actions

20. Approve realignment of appropriations in various General Fund departments for updated internal service fund cost allocations with no change to total appropriations, approve addition of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) IT Assistant Director and deletion of 1.0 FTE IT Service Analyst II and 1.0 FTE GIS Analyst II positions in the Information Services Department, and take related actions

21. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of legislative support for H.R. 5555, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

22. Approve lease with Community Bridges for the San Lorenzo Valley Children’s Center at Highlands Park, and take related actions

23. Approve second amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, increasing compensation by $31,560, for engineering services to complete the Bridge Housing Low Barrier Navigation Center project, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution 171-2025 determining the disability retirement of Nelson Garcia, a safety member

25. Approve fifth amendment to agreement with OpenGov, Inc., adding a Grants Management module and increasing compensation by $113,398, to support Measure Q administration, and take related actions

26. Defer to December 9, 2025, the contract award for the Next Generation P25 Countywide Radio System Request for Proposal

27. Adopt resolution to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, civil rights, and separation of powers in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

28. Approve appointment of Maia Mosher Yates as the Fifth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

29. Approve appointment of Jaime Longoria as the Fifth District appointee to the Latino Affairs Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

30. Approve appointments of Ariel Young and Kate McGrath as the Fifth District appointees to the Women's Commission, for terms to expire April 1, 2029

31. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig as Santa Cruz County's representative to the California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, and Supervisor Felipe Hernandez as the Alternate Director, for one-year terms beginning December 1, 2025

32. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Jenet DeCosta for appointment to the Salsipuedes Sanitary District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 6, 2027

33. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, with nomination for appointment to be received on November 18, 2025, and final appointment to be considered on December 9, 2025

34. Approve the 2026 schedule of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for the 2025-2026 budget hearings, with specific dates

Public Safety & Justice

35. Authorize grant application in the amount of $243,363 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Elder Abuse Program, and take related actions

36. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program, and take related actions

37. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $49,988 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

38. Approve grant agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Equipment and Training Program in the amount of $205,541 for procuring a new case management system, and take related actions

35. Authorize grant application in the amount of $243,363 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Elder Abuse Program, and take related actions

36. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program, and take related actions

37. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $49,988 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

38. Approve grant agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Equipment and Training Program in the amount of $205,541 for procuring a new case management system, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

39. Approve multi-year agreement with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in the amount of $900,000 to create and maintain a competitive grant program funded by Opioid Settlement Funds for projects designed to alleviate the opioid epidemic in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

40. Approve amendment to agreement with Central Coast Ambulance to include unloaded miles rate for transportation where pick-up and drop-off locations are both outside of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

41. Approve agreement with Z.N.D. Residential Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, for provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for foster children and youth placed in a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program outside their county of original jurisdiction in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26, and take related actions

42. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Pajaro Valley Health Care District to establish roles and responsibilities for participation in State of California’s Voluntary Rate Range Program through Intergovernmental Transfers to Department of Health Care Services, to include County’s temporary matching funds advance in an amount not to exceed $599,438, and take related actions

43. Ratify agreement with Aspiranet in the amount of $1,003,616 for program start-up procedures associated with the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit and Crisis Residential Program, approve amendment to agreement with Aspiranet to extend term through June 30, 2026, and increase amount by $5,281,116, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $6,284,732, for ongoing services at the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit and Crisis Residential Program, and take related actions

44. Approve 29 recommended Child Care Developer Fee loans totaling $380,000 to expand access to child care, and take related actions

45. Approve amendment to revenue agreement with San Benito County, extending the grant end date to December 31, 2026, for provision of Prison to Employment program services, and take related actions

46. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo to provide reciprocal quality assurance services

39. Approve multi-year agreement with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in the amount of $900,000 to create and maintain a competitive grant program funded by Opioid Settlement Funds for projects designed to alleviate the opioid epidemic in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

40. Approve amendment to agreement with Central Coast Ambulance to include unloaded miles rate for transportation where pick-up and drop-off locations are both outside of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

41. Approve agreement with Z.N.D. Residential Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, for provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for foster children and youth placed in a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program outside their county of original jurisdiction in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26, and take related actions

42. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Pajaro Valley Health Care District to establish roles and responsibilities for participation in State of California’s Voluntary Rate Range Program through Intergovernmental Transfers to Department of Health Care Services, to include County’s temporary matching funds advance in an amount not to exceed $599,438, and take related actions

43. Ratify agreement with Aspiranet in the amount of $1,003,616 for program start-up procedures associated with the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit and Crisis Residential Program, approve amendment to agreement with Aspiranet to extend term through June 30, 2026, and increase amount by $5,281,116, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $6,284,732, for ongoing services at the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit and Crisis Residential Program, and take related actions

44. Approve 29 recommended Child Care Developer Fee loans totaling $380,000 to expand access to child care, and take related actions

45. Approve amendment to revenue agreement with San Benito County, extending the grant end date to December 31, 2026, for provision of Prison to Employment program services, and take related actions

46. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo to provide reciprocal quality assurance services

Land Use & Community Services

47. Accept and file the Sewer System Management Plan Audit for the Freedom County Sanitation District

48. Accept and file 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

49. Adopt resolutions authorizing the installation and accepting and unanticipated revenue in the amount of $8,136 for road bumps on Dover Drive between Soquel Drive and Howe Street

50. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $95,100 within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund

51. Approve the Request for Proposals for Professional Civil Engineering and Environmental Services for the Rancho Rio Avenue Bridge Replacement project (Bridge No. 36C0128), and take related actions

52. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $100,000 in the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services from a transfer of funds from the Department of Community Development and Infrastructure, Recycling and Solid Waste Services to provide litter abatement services in North Coast locations through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

53. Retroactively approve fifth amendment to agreement with Pacific Crest Engineering, Inc. for materials testing on various road projects, incorporating updated compensation rate schedule for the 2025 calendar year, and take related actions

54. Approve amendment to agreement with Mithun Inc., to increase the budget $35,000 for a total of $234,468.50 for additional scope of work related to Paulsen Road assessment within the Valle del Pájaro Master Plan development, and take related actions

55. Approve first amendment to agreement with Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks to increase the amount of the contract by $30,000 for a total of $160,000 to expand scope of services for Valle del Pajaro Master Plan development, and take related actions

47. Accept and file the Sewer System Management Plan Audit for the Freedom County Sanitation District

48. Accept and file 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

49. Adopt resolutions authorizing the installation and accepting and unanticipated revenue in the amount of $8,136 for road bumps on Dover Drive between Soquel Drive and Howe Street

50. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $95,100 within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund

51. Approve the Request for Proposals for Professional Civil Engineering and Environmental Services for the Rancho Rio Avenue Bridge Replacement project (Bridge No. 36C0128), and take related actions

52. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $100,000 in the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services from a transfer of funds from the Department of Community Development and Infrastructure, Recycling and Solid Waste Services to provide litter abatement services in North Coast locations through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

53. Retroactively approve fifth amendment to agreement with Pacific Crest Engineering, Inc. for materials testing on various road projects, incorporating updated compensation rate schedule for the 2025 calendar year, and take related actions

54. Approve amendment to agreement with Mithun Inc., to increase the budget $35,000 for a total of $234,468.50 for additional scope of work related to Paulsen Road assessment within the Valle del Pájaro Master Plan development, and take related actions

55. Approve first amendment to agreement with Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks to increase the amount of the contract by $30,000 for a total of $160,000 to expand scope of services for Valle del Pajaro Master Plan development, and take related actions

Written Correspondence Listing

The Board of Supervisors has received agendas and minutes from the following County advisory bodies (to be filed):

In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission Seniors Commission Treasury Oversight Commission

The Board of Supervisors has received applications from the following persons for appointment to County advisory bodies (to be filed):

Courtney – Women’s Commission Jeremiah MacCallister – In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission Juliana Heritage – Housing Advisory Commission

The Board of Supervisors has received the following items of correspondence which require no official action by the Board at this time:

a) a) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Hernandez celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Cabrillo College Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 4400 b) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Koenig honoring Bill and Brigid Simpkins and declaring October 25, 2025, as “Simpkins Family Day” c) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Martinez honoring Chief Mark Bingham and the Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department d) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Hernandez recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Community Action Board e) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Martinez honoring Lynn Robinson on the occasion of her retirement as Executive Director of Valley Churches United f) Letter of Becky Steinbruner conveying her concerns relative to the BESS Ordinance town hall meeting in Watsonville g) Letter of Becky Steinbruner conveying her concerns relative to issues accessing the October 21, 2025, board meeting h) Letter of Bessie Zhong conveying information regarding a grand piano i) Letter of Caol Bjorn conveying her concerns relative to the BESS town hall meeting in Watsonville j) Letter of Dawn Hightree conveying her concerns relative to MHCAN k) Letter of Erica Stanojevic conveying her concerns relative to BESS l) Letter of Kelly Menehan, Indivisible Santa Cruz County, conveying a request for support for resolution to support and defend the US Constitution, Civil Rights, and the separation of powers m) Letter of Kris Damhorst, Chair, Commission on the Environment, conveying the Commissions recommendations on Battery Energy Storage n) Letter of Linda Alves conveying her concerns relative to Encompass o) Letter of Ludmila Boiko conveying her concerns relative to the lack of support from County officials p) Letter of Luisa Magarian conveying her concerns relative to Community Gardens q) Letter of Malia M. Cohen, California State Controller, conveying a copy of a letter to Laura Bowers congratulating Santa Cruz County on receiving an award for Financial Transactions Reporting r) Letter of Mathilde Rand conveying their concerns relative to day services at Housing Matters s) Letter of Nita Hertel conveying her concerns relative to the closure of day services at Housing Matters t) Letter of Patricia Colby conveying her concerns relative to Front Street Housing Inc. u) Letter of Patirica Eaton conveying her concerns relative to day services for the unhoused v) Letter of Richard Gallo conveying his concerns relative to the closure of day services for the unhoused community w) Letter of Robert Haberle conveying a copy of a draft for resolution condemnation x) Letter of Stacie Brownlee, Fire Chief, Ben Lomond Fire Protection Ditrict, conveying a copy a report regarding the adoption of 2025 California and the 2024 International Fire Codes with amendments y) Letter of Steve Skotzke conveying an urgent request for the Board to approve a safety bed for severely autistic son z) Letter of Super Splash conveying her concerns relative to a legal matter aa) Letter of Yanely Martinez, Safe Ag Safe Schools conveying information for a pesticides meeting bb) Letter of Yvonne Sporer conveying information regarding a Yamaha piano

Adjournment

Nov 04, 2025 Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

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INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CONSIDERATION OF LATE ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA; ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDAS

ANNOUNCEMENT BY BOARD MEMBERS OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT TO REGULAR AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT

ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 13-55)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Presentation from the Save the Waves Coalition on the Climate Vulnerability of California's Natural Surfing Capital Report

8. Consider the proposed Focus Areas for the County Strategic Plan 2032, and take related actions

9. Consider adopting a resolution declaring a local emergency impacting vulnerable residents due to lack of federal financial support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, approve a contribution up to $500,000 for emergency food procurement and distribution through Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, and take related actions - 4/5 vote required

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Santa Cruz County Emergency Services Sections 2.26.020, 2.26.030, 2.26.040, 2.26.050, 2.26.060, 2.26.110, and 2.26.120,” and take related actions

7. Presentation from the Save the Waves Coalition on the Climate Vulnerability of California's Natural Surfing Capital Report

8. Consider the proposed Focus Areas for the County Strategic Plan 2032, and take related actions

9. Consider adopting a resolution declaring a local emergency impacting vulnerable residents due to lack of federal financial support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, approve a contribution up to $500,000 for emergency food procurement and distribution through Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, and take related actions - 4/5 vote required

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Santa Cruz County Emergency Services Sections 2.26.020, 2.26.030, 2.26.040, 2.26.050, 2.26.060, 2.26.110, and 2.26.120,” and take related actions

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

11. Hold a public hearing to consider whether the Mosquito, Vector and Disease Control Assessment should be formed and assessments levied and collected as proposed in the Engineer's Report starting Fiscal Year 2026-27, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

12. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD A. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FREEDOM SANITATION DISTRICT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consider initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One case. Report of County Counsel - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session.

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 21, 2025

14. Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

15. Adopt “Ordinance Amending Section 2.38.270(C) of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Decision-Making Subordinate Bodies” (Approved in concept October 21, 2025)

16. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of September 2025

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2025

18. Adopt four resolutions appointing the unopposed special district candidates for the November 4, 2025, Uniform District Election

19. Schedule a public hearing on December 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider mid-year updates to the 2025-26 Unified Fee Schedule, and take related actions

20. Approve realignment of appropriations in various General Fund departments for updated internal service fund cost allocations with no change to total appropriations, approve addition of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) IT Assistant Director and deletion of 1.0 FTE IT Service Analyst II and 1.0 FTE GIS Analyst II positions in the Information Services Department, and take related actions

21. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of legislative support for H.R. 5555, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

22. Approve lease with Community Bridges for the San Lorenzo Valley Children’s Center at Highlands Park, and take related actions

23. Approve second amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, increasing compensation by $31,560, for engineering services to complete the Bridge Housing Low Barrier Navigation Center project, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution 171-2025 determining the disability retirement of Nelson Garcia, a safety member

25. Approve fifth amendment to agreement with OpenGov, Inc., adding a Grants Management module and increasing compensation by $113,398, to support Measure Q administration, and take related actions

26. Defer to December 9, 2025, the contract award for the Next Generation P25 Countywide Radio System Request for Proposal

27. Adopt resolution to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, civil rights, and separation of powers in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

28. Approve appointment of Maia Mosher Yates as the Fifth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

29. Approve appointment of Jaime Longoria as the Fifth District appointee to the Latino Affairs Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

30. Approve appointments of Ariel Young and Kate McGrath as the Fifth District appointees to the Women's Commission, for terms to expire April 1, 2029

31. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig as Santa Cruz County's representative to the California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, and Supervisor Felipe Hernandez as the Alternate Director, for one-year terms beginning December 1, 2025

32. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Jenet DeCosta for appointment to the Salsipuedes Sanitary District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 6, 2027

33. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, with nomination for appointment to be received on November 18, 2025, and final appointment to be considered on December 9, 2025

34. Approve the 2026 schedule of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for the 2025-2026 budget hearings, with specific dates

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 21, 2025

14. Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

15. Adopt “Ordinance Amending Section 2.38.270(C) of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Decision-Making Subordinate Bodies” (Approved in concept October 21, 2025)

16. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of September 2025

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2025

18. Adopt four resolutions appointing the unopposed special district candidates for the November 4, 2025, Uniform District Election

19. Schedule a public hearing on December 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider mid-year updates to the 2025-26 Unified Fee Schedule, and take related actions

20. Approve realignment of appropriations in various General Fund departments for updated internal service fund cost allocations with no change to total appropriations, approve addition of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) IT Assistant Director and deletion of 1.0 FTE IT Service Analyst II and 1.0 FTE GIS Analyst II positions in the Information Services Department, and take related actions

21. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of legislative support for H.R. 5555, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

22. Approve lease with Community Bridges for the San Lorenzo Valley Children’s Center at Highlands Park, and take related actions

23. Approve second amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, increasing compensation by $31,560, for engineering services to complete the Bridge Housing Low Barrier Navigation Center project, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution 171-2025 determining the disability retirement of Nelson Garcia, a safety member

25. Approve fifth amendment to agreement with OpenGov, Inc., adding a Grants Management module and increasing compensation by $113,398, to support Measure Q administration, and take related actions

26. Defer to December 9, 2025, the contract award for the Next Generation P25 Countywide Radio System Request for Proposal

27. Adopt resolution to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, civil rights, and separation of powers in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

28. Approve appointment of Maia Mosher Yates as the Fifth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

29. Approve appointment of Jaime Longoria as the Fifth District appointee to the Latino Affairs Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

30. Approve appointments of Ariel Young and Kate McGrath as the Fifth District appointees to the Women's Commission, for terms to expire April 1, 2029

31. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig as Santa Cruz County's representative to the California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, and Supervisor Felipe Hernandez as the Alternate Director, for one-year terms beginning December 1, 2025

32. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Jenet DeCosta for appointment to the Salsipuedes Sanitary District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 6, 2027

33. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, with nomination for appointment to be received on November 18, 2025, and final appointment to be considered on December 9, 2025

34. Approve the 2026 schedule of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for the 2025-2026 budget hearings, with specific dates

Public Safety & Justice

35. Authorize grant application in the amount of $243,363 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Elder Abuse Program, and take related actions

36. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program, and take related actions

37. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $49,988 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

38. Approve grant agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Equipment and Training Program in the amount of $205,541 for procuring a new case management system, and take related actions

35. Authorize grant application in the amount of $243,363 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Elder Abuse Program, and take related actions

36. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program, and take related actions

37. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $49,988 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

38. Approve grant agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Equipment and Training Program in the amount of $205,541 for procuring a new case management system, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

39. Approve multi-year agreement with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in the amount of $900,000 to create and maintain a competitive grant program funded by Opioid Settlement Funds for projects designed to alleviate the opioid epidemic in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

40. Approve amendment to agreement with Central Coast Ambulance to include unloaded miles rate for transportation where pick-up and drop-off locations are both outside of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

41. Approve agreement with Z.N.D. Residential Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, for provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for foster children and youth placed in a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program outside their county of original jurisdiction in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26, and take related actions

42. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Pajaro Valley Health Care District to establish roles and responsibilities for participation in State of California’s Voluntary Rate Range Program through Intergovernmental Transfers to Department of Health Care Services, to include County’s temporary matching funds advance in an amount not to exceed $599,438, and take related actions

43. Ratify agreement with Aspiranet in the amount of $1,003,616 for program start-up procedures associated with the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit and Crisis Residential Program, approve amendment to agreement with Aspiranet to extend term through June 30, 2026, and increase amount by $5,281,116, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $6,284,732, for ongoing services at the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit and Crisis Residential Program, and take related actions

44. Approve 29 recommended Child Care Developer Fee loans totaling $380,000 to expand access to child care, and take related actions

45. Approve amendment to revenue agreement with San Benito County, extending the grant end date to December 31, 2026, for provision of Prison to Employment program services, and take related actions

46. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo to provide reciprocal quality assurance services

39. Approve multi-year agreement with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in the amount of $900,000 to create and maintain a competitive grant program funded by Opioid Settlement Funds for projects designed to alleviate the opioid epidemic in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

40. Approve amendment to agreement with Central Coast Ambulance to include unloaded miles rate for transportation where pick-up and drop-off locations are both outside of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

41. Approve agreement with Z.N.D. Residential Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, for provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for foster children and youth placed in a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program outside their county of original jurisdiction in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26, and take related actions

42. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Pajaro Valley Health Care District to establish roles and responsibilities for participation in State of California’s Voluntary Rate Range Program through Intergovernmental Transfers to Department of Health Care Services, to include County’s temporary matching funds advance in an amount not to exceed $599,438, and take related actions

43. Ratify agreement with Aspiranet in the amount of $1,003,616 for program start-up procedures associated with the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit and Crisis Residential Program, approve amendment to agreement with Aspiranet to extend term through June 30, 2026, and increase amount by $5,281,116, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $6,284,732, for ongoing services at the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit and Crisis Residential Program, and take related actions

44. Approve 29 recommended Child Care Developer Fee loans totaling $380,000 to expand access to child care, and take related actions

45. Approve amendment to revenue agreement with San Benito County, extending the grant end date to December 31, 2026, for provision of Prison to Employment program services, and take related actions

46. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo to provide reciprocal quality assurance services

Land Use & Community Services

47. Accept and file the Sewer System Management Plan Audit for the Freedom County Sanitation District

48. Accept and file 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

49. Adopt resolutions authorizing the installation and accepting and unanticipated revenue in the amount of $8,136 for road bumps on Dover Drive between Soquel Drive and Howe Street

50. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $95,100 within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund

51. Approve the Request for Proposals for Professional Civil Engineering and Environmental Services for the Rancho Rio Avenue Bridge Replacement project (Bridge No. 36C0128), and take related actions

52. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $100,000 in the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services from a transfer of funds from the Department of Community Development and Infrastructure, Recycling and Solid Waste Services to provide litter abatement services in North Coast locations through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

53. Retroactively approve fifth amendment to agreement with Pacific Crest Engineering, Inc. for materials testing on various road projects, incorporating updated compensation rate schedule for the 2025 calendar year, and take related actions

54. Approve amendment to agreement with Mithun Inc., to increase the budget $35,000 for a total of $234,468.50 for additional scope of work related to Paulsen Road assessment within the Valle del Pájaro Master Plan development, and take related actions

55. Approve first amendment to agreement with Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks to increase the amount of the contract by $30,000 for a total of $160,000 to expand scope of services for Valle del Pajaro Master Plan development, and take related actions

47. Accept and file the Sewer System Management Plan Audit for the Freedom County Sanitation District

48. Accept and file 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

49. Adopt resolutions authorizing the installation and accepting and unanticipated revenue in the amount of $8,136 for road bumps on Dover Drive between Soquel Drive and Howe Street

50. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $95,100 within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund

51. Approve the Request for Proposals for Professional Civil Engineering and Environmental Services for the Rancho Rio Avenue Bridge Replacement project (Bridge No. 36C0128), and take related actions

52. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $100,000 in the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services from a transfer of funds from the Department of Community Development and Infrastructure, Recycling and Solid Waste Services to provide litter abatement services in North Coast locations through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

53. Retroactively approve fifth amendment to agreement with Pacific Crest Engineering, Inc. for materials testing on various road projects, incorporating updated compensation rate schedule for the 2025 calendar year, and take related actions

54. Approve amendment to agreement with Mithun Inc., to increase the budget $35,000 for a total of $234,468.50 for additional scope of work related to Paulsen Road assessment within the Valle del Pájaro Master Plan development, and take related actions

55. Approve first amendment to agreement with Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks to increase the amount of the contract by $30,000 for a total of $160,000 to expand scope of services for Valle del Pajaro Master Plan development, and take related actions

Written Correspondence Listing

The Board of Supervisors has received agendas and minutes from the following County advisory bodies (to be filed):

In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission Seniors Commission Treasury Oversight Commission

The Board of Supervisors has received applications from the following persons for appointment to County advisory bodies (to be filed):

Courtney – Women’s Commission Jeremiah MacCallister – In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission Juliana Heritage – Housing Advisory Commission

The Board of Supervisors has received the following items of correspondence which require no official action by the Board at this time:

Adjournment

Santa Cruz County, CA

INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CONSIDERATION OF LATE ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA; ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO CONSENT AND REGULAR AGENDAS

ANNOUNCEMENT BY BOARD MEMBERS OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT TO REGULAR AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT

ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 13-55)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Presentation from the Save the Waves Coalition on the Climate Vulnerability of California's Natural Surfing Capital Report

8. Consider the proposed Focus Areas for the County Strategic Plan 2032, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Santa Cruz County Emergency Services Sections 2.26.020, 2.26.030, 2.26.040, 2.26.050, 2.26.060, 2.26.110, and 2.26.120,” and take related actions

7. Presentation from the Save the Waves Coalition on the Climate Vulnerability of California's Natural Surfing Capital Report

8. Consider the proposed Focus Areas for the County Strategic Plan 2032, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Santa Cruz County Emergency Services Sections 2.26.020, 2.26.030, 2.26.040, 2.26.050, 2.26.060, 2.26.110, and 2.26.120,” and take related actions

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

11. Hold a public hearing to consider whether the Mosquito, Vector and Disease Control Assessment should be formed and assessments levied and collected as proposed in the Engineer's Report starting Fiscal Year 2026-27, and take related actions

11. Hold a public hearing to consider whether the Mosquito, Vector and Disease Control Assessment should be formed and assessments levied and collected as proposed in the Engineer's Report starting Fiscal Year 2026-27, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 21, 2025

14. Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

15. Adopt “Ordinance Amending Section 2.38.270(C) of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Decision-Making Subordinate Bodies” (Approved in concept October 21, 2025)

16. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of September 2025

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2025

18. Adopt four resolutions appointing the unopposed special district candidates for the November 4, 2025, Uniform District Election

19. Schedule a public hearing on December 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider mid-year updates to the 2025-26 Unified Fee Schedule, and take related actions

21. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of legislative support for H.R. 5555, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

22. Approve lease with Community Bridges for the San Lorenzo Valley Children’s Center at Highlands Park, and take related actions

23. Approve second amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, increasing compensation by $31,560, for engineering services to complete the Bridge Housing Low Barrier Navigation Center project, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution 171-2025 determining the disability retirement of Nelson Garcia, a safety member

25. Approve fifth amendment to agreement with OpenGov, Inc., adding a Grants Management module and increasing compensation by $113,398, to support Measure Q administration, and take related actions

26. Defer to December 9, 2025, the contract award for the Next Generation P25 Countywide Radio System Request for Proposal

27. Adopt resolution to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, civil rights, and separation of powers in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

28. Approve appointment of Maia Mosher Yates as the Fifth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

29. Approve appointment of Jaime Longoria as the Fifth District appointee to the Latino Affairs Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

30. Approve appointments of Ariel Young and Kate McGrath as the Fifth District appointees to the Women's Commission, for terms to expire April 1, 2029

31. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig as Santa Cruz County's representative to the California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, and Supervisor Felipe Hernandez as the Alternate Director, for one-year terms beginning December 1, 2025

32. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Jenet DeCosta for appointment to the Salsipuedes Sanitary District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 6, 2027

33. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, with nomination for appointment to be received on November 18, 2025, and final appointment to be considered on December 9, 2025

34. Approve the 2026 schedule of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for the 2025-2026 budget hearings, with specific dates

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 21, 2025

14. Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

15. Adopt “Ordinance Amending Section 2.38.270(C) of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Decision-Making Subordinate Bodies” (Approved in concept October 21, 2025)

16. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of September 2025

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2025

18. Adopt four resolutions appointing the unopposed special district candidates for the November 4, 2025, Uniform District Election

19. Schedule a public hearing on December 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider mid-year updates to the 2025-26 Unified Fee Schedule, and take related actions

21. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of legislative support for H.R. 5555, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

22. Approve lease with Community Bridges for the San Lorenzo Valley Children’s Center at Highlands Park, and take related actions

23. Approve second amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, increasing compensation by $31,560, for engineering services to complete the Bridge Housing Low Barrier Navigation Center project, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution 171-2025 determining the disability retirement of Nelson Garcia, a safety member

25. Approve fifth amendment to agreement with OpenGov, Inc., adding a Grants Management module and increasing compensation by $113,398, to support Measure Q administration, and take related actions

26. Defer to December 9, 2025, the contract award for the Next Generation P25 Countywide Radio System Request for Proposal

27. Adopt resolution to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, civil rights, and separation of powers in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

28. Approve appointment of Maia Mosher Yates as the Fifth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

29. Approve appointment of Jaime Longoria as the Fifth District appointee to the Latino Affairs Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

30. Approve appointments of Ariel Young and Kate McGrath as the Fifth District appointees to the Women's Commission, for terms to expire April 1, 2029

31. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig as Santa Cruz County's representative to the California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, and Supervisor Felipe Hernandez as the Alternate Director, for one-year terms beginning December 1, 2025

32. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Jenet DeCosta for appointment to the Salsipuedes Sanitary District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 6, 2027

33. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, with nomination for appointment to be received on November 18, 2025, and final appointment to be considered on December 9, 2025

34. Approve the 2026 schedule of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for the 2025-2026 budget hearings, with specific dates

Public Safety & Justice

35. Authorize grant application in the amount of $243,363 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Elder Abuse Program, and take related actions

36. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program, and take related actions

37. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $49,988 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

38. Approve grant agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Equipment and Training Program in the amount of $205,541 for procuring a new case management system, and take related actions

35. Authorize grant application in the amount of $243,363 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Elder Abuse Program, and take related actions

36. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2025-26 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution Program, and take related actions

37. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $49,988 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

38. Approve grant agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Equipment and Training Program in the amount of $205,541 for procuring a new case management system, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

39. Approve multi-year agreement with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in the amount of $900,000 to create and maintain a competitive grant program funded by Opioid Settlement Funds for projects designed to alleviate the opioid epidemic in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

40. Approve amendment to agreement with Central Coast Ambulance to include unloaded miles rate for transportation where pick-up and drop-off locations are both outside of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

44. Approve 29 recommended Child Care Developer Fee loans totaling $380,000 to expand access to child care, and take related actions

45. Approve amendment to revenue agreement with San Benito County, extending the grant end date to December 31, 2026, for provision of Prison to Employment program services, and take related actions

46. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with the County of San Mateo to provide reciprocal quality assurance services

39. Approve multi-year agreement with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County in the amount of $900,000 to create and maintain a competitive grant program funded by Opioid Settlement Funds for projects designed to alleviate the opioid epidemic in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

40. Approve amendment to agreement with Central Coast Ambulance to include unloaded miles rate for transportation where pick-up and drop-off locations are both outside of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions