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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 16-56)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider draft guidelines for the inaugural Measure Q Grant Program implementation for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

8. Consider report on the impacts of federal and State policy and budget changes, authorize the Board Chair to sign a Letter of Interest to the County Medical Services Program, and take related actions

9. Consider report on Housing Matters’ “day services” and Mental Health Client Action Network program closures, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider accomplishments of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Section 7.130.110(H) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Revocation of Retail Commercial Cannabis Licensees” and "An Ordinance Amending Section 7.138.090(F) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Revocation of Cannabis Farm Retail Licensees" that allow for license revocation associated with patrons who engage in intoxicated driving, and take related actions

12. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26

13. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Community Development and Infrastructure Department Planning Division development review fees based on the fee study conducted by Revenue Cost Specialists

14. Consider proposed amendments to Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 17.10 relating to inclusionary housing requirements for on-site affordable units, and take related actions

7. Consider draft guidelines for the inaugural Measure Q Grant Program implementation for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

8. Consider report on the impacts of federal and State policy and budget changes, authorize the Board Chair to sign a Letter of Interest to the County Medical Services Program, and take related actions

9. Consider report on Housing Matters’ “day services” and Mental Health Client Action Network program closures, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider accomplishments of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Section 7.130.110(H) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Revocation of Retail Commercial Cannabis Licensees” and "An Ordinance Amending Section 7.138.090(F) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Revocation of Cannabis Farm Retail Licensees" that allow for license revocation associated with patrons who engage in intoxicated driving, and take related actions

12. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26

13. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Community Development and Infrastructure Department Planning Division development review fees based on the fee study conducted by Revenue Cost Specialists

14. Consider proposed amendments to Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 17.10 relating to inclusionary housing requirements for on-site affordable units, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

15. 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Mark Beckner, Deceased, through his Successor-in-Interest Brandon Beckner v. County of Santa Cruz; Wellpath, LLC; California Forensic Medical Group; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 5:23-cv-05032-BLF. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) A.P. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al.; Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 22CV01577. C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) S.C. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al.; Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 22CV02216. 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

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

17. Adopt resolution approving posting of annual value notices for assessees of real and personal property on the County website pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 621

18. Accept and file report for the 1st Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

19. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report for Community Facility District No. 1 in Felton, California

20. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of October 2025

21. Adopt resolution renewing the annual delegation of investment authority to the County Treasurer for calendar year 2026

22. Adopt resolution correcting the tax rates for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 secured tax roll

23. Adopt resolution setting the interest rate on tenant’s rental security deposits at 0.02% effective January 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Approve the updated 2026 County of Santa Cruz Statement of Investment Policy

25. Accept and file update on County implementation of Senate Bill 43, expanded definition of grave disability, and take related actions

26. Approve revisions to the County Policy and Procedures Manual, and take related actions

27. Adopt resolutions approving agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program and accepting grant funds in the amount of $9,586.70 for the Santa Cruz County Fire Department County Service Area 48 budget

28. Approve the Flag and Lighting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026, and take related actions

29. Authorize the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services and General Services Department to declare the bridge from Farm Park as surplus

30. Ratify fire code ordinances adopted by the autonomous fire protection districts of Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Central, Pajaro Valley, Scotts Valley, Zayante, and Felton, adopting the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments, confirm this action is exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and take related actions

31. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 247-76 related to Personnel Regulations Section 165.1 Elections (Special Pay) and Section 166.6 Bereavement Leave, and take related actions

32. Approve revised salary schedule, reflecting changes for various General Representation (Service Employees International Union) classifications effective January 3, 2026, as required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5

33. Accept and file update on the County of Santa Cruz Broadband Strategic Plan, including recent broadband market analysis and resident survey activities, and take related actions

34. Approve proposal from Save Our Shores to work on local regulatory updates to improve and strengthen the County’s regulations governing onshore facilities that support offshore oil drilling, and take related actions

35. Approve appointment of Serg Kagno as the alternate to Supervisor Cummings on the Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board

36. Approve appointment of Claudia Villalta-Mejia as the alternate citizen representative to the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, for a term to expire March 31, 2027

37. Approve appointment of Jessica Gonzalez Montiel as the Fourth District appointee to the Arts Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

38. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter to our state and federal legislative representatives, as well as our legislative advocates, in support of prioritizing Watsonville Community Hospital to receive Rural Health Transformation Program funding and its designation as a regional hub hospital in California’s application to the Department of Health Care Access and Information

39. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 31, 2029

40. Approve reappointment of Dr. Nancy Bilicich, Robert Tanner, and Edward Banks to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees for terms to expire December 31, 2029

41. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, with nominations to be received January 13, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on January 27, 2026

42. Approve final appointment of Juliana Heritage for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large young adult aged 18 to 25 representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

43. Approve final appointments of Julia Hill and Cheryl Ferguson for reappointment to the Law Library Board of Trustees, for terms to expire December 31, 2026

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

17. Adopt resolution approving posting of annual value notices for assessees of real and personal property on the County website pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 621

18. Accept and file report for the 1st Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

19. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report for Community Facility District No. 1 in Felton, California

20. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of October 2025

21. Adopt resolution renewing the annual delegation of investment authority to the County Treasurer for calendar year 2026

22. Adopt resolution correcting the tax rates for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 secured tax roll

23. Adopt resolution setting the interest rate on tenant’s rental security deposits at 0.02% effective January 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Approve the updated 2026 County of Santa Cruz Statement of Investment Policy

25. Accept and file update on County implementation of Senate Bill 43, expanded definition of grave disability, and take related actions

26. Approve revisions to the County Policy and Procedures Manual, and take related actions

27. Adopt resolutions approving agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program and accepting grant funds in the amount of $9,586.70 for the Santa Cruz County Fire Department County Service Area 48 budget

28. Approve the Flag and Lighting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026, and take related actions

29. Authorize the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services and General Services Department to declare the bridge from Farm Park as surplus

30. Ratify fire code ordinances adopted by the autonomous fire protection districts of Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Central, Pajaro Valley, Scotts Valley, Zayante, and Felton, adopting the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments, confirm this action is exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and take related actions

31. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 247-76 related to Personnel Regulations Section 165.1 Elections (Special Pay) and Section 166.6 Bereavement Leave, and take related actions

32. Approve revised salary schedule, reflecting changes for various General Representation (Service Employees International Union) classifications effective January 3, 2026, as required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5

33. Accept and file update on the County of Santa Cruz Broadband Strategic Plan, including recent broadband market analysis and resident survey activities, and take related actions

34. Approve proposal from Save Our Shores to work on local regulatory updates to improve and strengthen the County’s regulations governing onshore facilities that support offshore oil drilling, and take related actions

35. Approve appointment of Serg Kagno as the alternate to Supervisor Cummings on the Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board

36. Approve appointment of Claudia Villalta-Mejia as the alternate citizen representative to the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, for a term to expire March 31, 2027

37. Approve appointment of Jessica Gonzalez Montiel as the Fourth District appointee to the Arts Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

38. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter to our state and federal legislative representatives, as well as our legislative advocates, in support of prioritizing Watsonville Community Hospital to receive Rural Health Transformation Program funding and its designation as a regional hub hospital in California’s application to the Department of Health Care Access and Information

39. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 31, 2029

40. Approve reappointment of Dr. Nancy Bilicich, Robert Tanner, and Edward Banks to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees for terms to expire December 31, 2029

41. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, with nominations to be received January 13, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on January 27, 2026

42. Approve final appointment of Juliana Heritage for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large young adult aged 18 to 25 representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

43. Approve final appointments of Julia Hill and Cheryl Ferguson for reappointment to the Law Library Board of Trustees, for terms to expire December 31, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

44. Adopt resolution extending the term of the Santa Cruz County Community Corrections Partnership by two years, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

45. Accept and file Health Centers’ first quarterly report on strategies to address productivity and revenue losses and ongoing work with Service Employees International Union Local 521 on options to maintain radiology services

46. Accept and file one-year progress report on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations pilot program, and take related actions

47. Approve multi-year master Provider Short Term Residential Treatment Program rate agreement for provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for foster children and youth placed outside their county of original jurisdiction, and take related actions

48. Approve first amendment to agreement with Miller Maxfield, Inc., increasing the amount by $40,000, to raise awareness about the causes and ways to prevent and report elder abuse, and take related actions

49. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Child Care Developer Fee annual report, and take related actions

50. Ratify agreements with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $500,000 and First 5 Santa Cruz County in the amount of $140,000 to address federal policy impacts, and take related actions

45. Accept and file Health Centers’ first quarterly report on strategies to address productivity and revenue losses and ongoing work with Service Employees International Union Local 521 on options to maintain radiology services

46. Accept and file one-year progress report on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations pilot program, and take related actions

47. Approve multi-year master Provider Short Term Residential Treatment Program rate agreement for provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for foster children and youth placed outside their county of original jurisdiction, and take related actions

48. Approve first amendment to agreement with Miller Maxfield, Inc., increasing the amount by $40,000, to raise awareness about the causes and ways to prevent and report elder abuse, and take related actions

49. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Child Care Developer Fee annual report, and take related actions

50. Ratify agreements with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $500,000 and First 5 Santa Cruz County in the amount of $140,000 to address federal policy impacts, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

51. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $500,000 from Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, and approve realignment of appropriations in the amount of $300,000 from Loan Proceeds to Bond Proceeds for the Boulder Creek County Service Area No. 7 – Zone 1 Equalization Tank Replacement project at the wastewater treatment plant

52. Approve first amendment to agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., extending the term to December 31, 2027, for environmental consulting services for the Forest Hill Drive at Bear Creek Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

53. Approve first amendment to agreement with EcoSystems West, extending the term to December 31, 2027, for environmental consulting services for the Conference Drive Bridge Scour Project, and take related actions

54. Defer to on or before February 10, 2026, the report on Recycling and Solid Waste long-term planning progress and recommendations on Zero Waste planning

55. Schedule a public hearing for January 27, 2026, at 9:00am or thereafter, to consider proposed California Coastal Commission modifications to the County’s Local Coastal Program included in the approved 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments, and take related actions

56. Accept and file Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25

51. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $500,000 from Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, and approve realignment of appropriations in the amount of $300,000 from Loan Proceeds to Bond Proceeds for the Boulder Creek County Service Area No. 7 – Zone 1 Equalization Tank Replacement project at the wastewater treatment plant

52. Approve first amendment to agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., extending the term to December 31, 2027, for environmental consulting services for the Forest Hill Drive at Bear Creek Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

53. Approve first amendment to agreement with EcoSystems West, extending the term to December 31, 2027, for environmental consulting services for the Conference Drive Bridge Scour Project, and take related actions

54. Defer to on or before February 10, 2026, the report on Recycling and Solid Waste long-term planning progress and recommendations on Zero Waste planning

55. Schedule a public hearing for January 27, 2026, at 9:00am or thereafter, to consider proposed California Coastal Commission modifications to the County’s Local Coastal Program included in the approved 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments, and take related actions

56. Accept and file Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25

Written Correspondence Listing

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

Commission on Justice and Gender

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

Rebecca Downing – Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District

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

a) a) 2025 Attendance report for the Behavioral Health Advisory Board b) 2023-2025 Attendance report for the Commission on Justice and Gender c) 2025 Attendance report for the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission d) Proclamation issued by Chair Hernandez honoring August L. Waltrip on the occasion of his retirement e) Proclamation issued by Chair Hernandez honoring Dr. Susan Greene for leadership in addressing trauma, inequity, and system gaps affecting incarcerated women in Santa Cruz County f) Proclamation issued by Chair Hernandez honoring Fire Captain Chris Walters on the occasion of his retirement g) Proclamation issued by Chair Hernandez honoring Gloria Martinez on the occasion of her retirement h) Proclamation issued by Chair Hernandez honoring Kelli Kopeck on the occasion of her retirement i) Proclamation issued by Veronica Chairez on the occasion of her retirement j) Letter of Adam Wachtel conveying his complaint against the Environmental Health Services Director k) Letter of Becky Steinbruner conveying her concerns relative to BESS l) Letter of John Swift conveying a copy of a letter from Max Christian with New Leaf Energy regarding BESS Ordinance clarifications m) Letter of Joseph Martinez conveying his concerns relative to the Veterans Services office restructure n) Letter of Joyce Rudy conveying her concerns relative to the ADU Amnesty Legalization Program (AB 2533) o) Letter of Karen Robey conveying her concerns relative to Battery Energy Storage Systems p) Letter of Keith McHenry conveying his concerns relative to lithium battery storage sites in Santa Cruz County q) Letter of Kim Monack conveying her concerns relative to Veterans Services request for placement r) Letter of Lauren Apter conveying her clients concerns relative to changes in Remote Work Policy s) Letter of Ludmila Boiko conveying her concerns relative to the lack of support from County officials t) Letter of M. Lee Brokaw conveying his concerns relative to the Veterans Memorial Building u) Letter of Mark Correira, Fire Chief , Scotts Valley Fire Department conveying his appreciation and support for the RING Project v) Letter of Michelle Lipperd, Supervising Attorney for CC&R Unit, Public Defenders Office, conveying her opposition to proposed changes to the County Remote Work Policy w) Letter of Santa Cruz County Office of Education conveying a copy of the Williams Settlement Legislation Annual Report 2025-2026 x) Letter of Sean Basalyga conveying his concerns relative to REHS retention bonus

Adjournment

Dec 16, 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 16-56)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider draft guidelines for the inaugural Measure Q Grant Program implementation for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

8. Consider report on the impacts of federal and State policy and budget changes, authorize the Board Chair to sign a Letter of Interest to the County Medical Services Program, and take related actions

9. Consider report on Housing Matters’ “day services” and Mental Health Client Action Network program closures, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider accomplishments of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Section 7.130.110(H) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Revocation of Retail Commercial Cannabis Licensees” and "An Ordinance Amending Section 7.138.090(F) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Revocation of Cannabis Farm Retail Licensees" that allow for license revocation associated with patrons who engage in intoxicated driving, and take related actions

12. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26

13. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Community Development and Infrastructure Department Planning Division development review fees based on the fee study conducted by Revenue Cost Specialists

14. Consider proposed amendments to Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 17.10 relating to inclusionary housing requirements for on-site affordable units, and take related actions

7. Consider draft guidelines for the inaugural Measure Q Grant Program implementation for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

8. Consider report on the impacts of federal and State policy and budget changes, authorize the Board Chair to sign a Letter of Interest to the County Medical Services Program, and take related actions

9. Consider report on Housing Matters’ “day services” and Mental Health Client Action Network program closures, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider accomplishments of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Section 7.130.110(H) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Revocation of Retail Commercial Cannabis Licensees” and "An Ordinance Amending Section 7.138.090(F) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Revocation of Cannabis Farm Retail Licensees" that allow for license revocation associated with patrons who engage in intoxicated driving, and take related actions

12. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26

13. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Community Development and Infrastructure Department Planning Division development review fees based on the fee study conducted by Revenue Cost Specialists

14. Consider proposed amendments to Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 17.10 relating to inclusionary housing requirements for on-site affordable units, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

15. 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Mark Beckner, Deceased, through his Successor-in-Interest Brandon Beckner v. County of Santa Cruz; Wellpath, LLC; California Forensic Medical Group; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 5:23-cv-05032-BLF. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) A.P. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al.; Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 22CV01577. C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) S.C. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al.; Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 22CV02216. 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

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

17. Adopt resolution approving posting of annual value notices for assessees of real and personal property on the County website pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 621

18. Accept and file report for the 1st Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

19. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report for Community Facility District No. 1 in Felton, California

20. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of October 2025

21. Adopt resolution renewing the annual delegation of investment authority to the County Treasurer for calendar year 2026

22. Adopt resolution correcting the tax rates for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 secured tax roll

23. Adopt resolution setting the interest rate on tenant’s rental security deposits at 0.02% effective January 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Approve the updated 2026 County of Santa Cruz Statement of Investment Policy

25. Accept and file update on County implementation of Senate Bill 43, expanded definition of grave disability, and take related actions

26. Approve revisions to the County Policy and Procedures Manual, and take related actions

27. Adopt resolutions approving agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program and accepting grant funds in the amount of $9,586.70 for the Santa Cruz County Fire Department County Service Area 48 budget

28. Approve the Flag and Lighting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026, and take related actions

29. Authorize the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services and General Services Department to declare the bridge from Farm Park as surplus

30. Ratify fire code ordinances adopted by the autonomous fire protection districts of Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Central, Pajaro Valley, Scotts Valley, Zayante, and Felton, adopting the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments, confirm this action is exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and take related actions

31. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 247-76 related to Personnel Regulations Section 165.1 Elections (Special Pay) and Section 166.6 Bereavement Leave, and take related actions

32. Approve revised salary schedule, reflecting changes for various General Representation (Service Employees International Union) classifications effective January 3, 2026, as required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5

33. Accept and file update on the County of Santa Cruz Broadband Strategic Plan, including recent broadband market analysis and resident survey activities, and take related actions

34. Approve proposal from Save Our Shores to work on local regulatory updates to improve and strengthen the County’s regulations governing onshore facilities that support offshore oil drilling, and take related actions

35. Approve appointment of Serg Kagno as the alternate to Supervisor Cummings on the Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board

36. Approve appointment of Claudia Villalta-Mejia as the alternate citizen representative to the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, for a term to expire March 31, 2027

37. Approve appointment of Jessica Gonzalez Montiel as the Fourth District appointee to the Arts Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

38. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter to our state and federal legislative representatives, as well as our legislative advocates, in support of prioritizing Watsonville Community Hospital to receive Rural Health Transformation Program funding and its designation as a regional hub hospital in California’s application to the Department of Health Care Access and Information

39. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 31, 2029

40. Approve reappointment of Dr. Nancy Bilicich, Robert Tanner, and Edward Banks to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees for terms to expire December 31, 2029

41. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, with nominations to be received January 13, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on January 27, 2026

42. Approve final appointment of Juliana Heritage for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large young adult aged 18 to 25 representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

43. Approve final appointments of Julia Hill and Cheryl Ferguson for reappointment to the Law Library Board of Trustees, for terms to expire December 31, 2026

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

17. Adopt resolution approving posting of annual value notices for assessees of real and personal property on the County website pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 621

18. Accept and file report for the 1st Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

19. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report for Community Facility District No. 1 in Felton, California

20. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of October 2025

21. Adopt resolution renewing the annual delegation of investment authority to the County Treasurer for calendar year 2026

22. Adopt resolution correcting the tax rates for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 secured tax roll

23. Adopt resolution setting the interest rate on tenant’s rental security deposits at 0.02% effective January 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Approve the updated 2026 County of Santa Cruz Statement of Investment Policy

25. Accept and file update on County implementation of Senate Bill 43, expanded definition of grave disability, and take related actions

26. Approve revisions to the County Policy and Procedures Manual, and take related actions

27. Adopt resolutions approving agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program and accepting grant funds in the amount of $9,586.70 for the Santa Cruz County Fire Department County Service Area 48 budget

28. Approve the Flag and Lighting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026, and take related actions

29. Authorize the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services and General Services Department to declare the bridge from Farm Park as surplus

30. Ratify fire code ordinances adopted by the autonomous fire protection districts of Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Central, Pajaro Valley, Scotts Valley, Zayante, and Felton, adopting the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments, confirm this action is exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and take related actions

31. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 247-76 related to Personnel Regulations Section 165.1 Elections (Special Pay) and Section 166.6 Bereavement Leave, and take related actions

32. Approve revised salary schedule, reflecting changes for various General Representation (Service Employees International Union) classifications effective January 3, 2026, as required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5

33. Accept and file update on the County of Santa Cruz Broadband Strategic Plan, including recent broadband market analysis and resident survey activities, and take related actions

34. Approve proposal from Save Our Shores to work on local regulatory updates to improve and strengthen the County’s regulations governing onshore facilities that support offshore oil drilling, and take related actions

35. Approve appointment of Serg Kagno as the alternate to Supervisor Cummings on the Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board

36. Approve appointment of Claudia Villalta-Mejia as the alternate citizen representative to the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, for a term to expire March 31, 2027

37. Approve appointment of Jessica Gonzalez Montiel as the Fourth District appointee to the Arts Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

38. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter to our state and federal legislative representatives, as well as our legislative advocates, in support of prioritizing Watsonville Community Hospital to receive Rural Health Transformation Program funding and its designation as a regional hub hospital in California’s application to the Department of Health Care Access and Information

39. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 31, 2029

40. Approve reappointment of Dr. Nancy Bilicich, Robert Tanner, and Edward Banks to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees for terms to expire December 31, 2029

41. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, with nominations to be received January 13, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on January 27, 2026

42. Approve final appointment of Juliana Heritage for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large young adult aged 18 to 25 representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

43. Approve final appointments of Julia Hill and Cheryl Ferguson for reappointment to the Law Library Board of Trustees, for terms to expire December 31, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

44. Adopt resolution extending the term of the Santa Cruz County Community Corrections Partnership by two years, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

45. Accept and file Health Centers’ first quarterly report on strategies to address productivity and revenue losses and ongoing work with Service Employees International Union Local 521 on options to maintain radiology services

46. Accept and file one-year progress report on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations pilot program, and take related actions

47. Approve multi-year master Provider Short Term Residential Treatment Program rate agreement for provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for foster children and youth placed outside their county of original jurisdiction, and take related actions

48. Approve first amendment to agreement with Miller Maxfield, Inc., increasing the amount by $40,000, to raise awareness about the causes and ways to prevent and report elder abuse, and take related actions

49. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Child Care Developer Fee annual report, and take related actions

50. Ratify agreements with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $500,000 and First 5 Santa Cruz County in the amount of $140,000 to address federal policy impacts, and take related actions

45. Accept and file Health Centers’ first quarterly report on strategies to address productivity and revenue losses and ongoing work with Service Employees International Union Local 521 on options to maintain radiology services

46. Accept and file one-year progress report on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations pilot program, and take related actions

47. Approve multi-year master Provider Short Term Residential Treatment Program rate agreement for provision of Specialty Mental Health Services for foster children and youth placed outside their county of original jurisdiction, and take related actions

48. Approve first amendment to agreement with Miller Maxfield, Inc., increasing the amount by $40,000, to raise awareness about the causes and ways to prevent and report elder abuse, and take related actions

49. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Child Care Developer Fee annual report, and take related actions

50. Ratify agreements with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $500,000 and First 5 Santa Cruz County in the amount of $140,000 to address federal policy impacts, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

51. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $500,000 from Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, and approve realignment of appropriations in the amount of $300,000 from Loan Proceeds to Bond Proceeds for the Boulder Creek County Service Area No. 7 – Zone 1 Equalization Tank Replacement project at the wastewater treatment plant

52. Approve first amendment to agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., extending the term to December 31, 2027, for environmental consulting services for the Forest Hill Drive at Bear Creek Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

53. Approve first amendment to agreement with EcoSystems West, extending the term to December 31, 2027, for environmental consulting services for the Conference Drive Bridge Scour Project, and take related actions

54. Defer to on or before February 10, 2026, the report on Recycling and Solid Waste long-term planning progress and recommendations on Zero Waste planning

55. Schedule a public hearing for January 27, 2026, at 9:00am or thereafter, to consider proposed California Coastal Commission modifications to the County’s Local Coastal Program included in the approved 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments, and take related actions

56. Accept and file Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25

51. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $500,000 from Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, and approve realignment of appropriations in the amount of $300,000 from Loan Proceeds to Bond Proceeds for the Boulder Creek County Service Area No. 7 – Zone 1 Equalization Tank Replacement project at the wastewater treatment plant

52. Approve first amendment to agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., extending the term to December 31, 2027, for environmental consulting services for the Forest Hill Drive at Bear Creek Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

53. Approve first amendment to agreement with EcoSystems West, extending the term to December 31, 2027, for environmental consulting services for the Conference Drive Bridge Scour Project, and take related actions

54. Defer to on or before February 10, 2026, the report on Recycling and Solid Waste long-term planning progress and recommendations on Zero Waste planning

55. Schedule a public hearing for January 27, 2026, at 9:00am or thereafter, to consider proposed California Coastal Commission modifications to the County’s Local Coastal Program included in the approved 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments, and take related actions

56. Accept and file Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25

Written Correspondence Listing

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

Commission on Justice and Gender

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

Rebecca Downing – Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District

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 16-56)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider draft guidelines for the inaugural Measure Q Grant Program implementation for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

8. Consider report on the impacts of federal and State policy and budget changes, authorize the Board Chair to sign a Letter of Interest to the County Medical Services Program, and take related actions

9. Consider report on Housing Matters’ “day services” and Mental Health Client Action Network program closures, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider accomplishments of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant, and take related actions

12. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26

13. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Community Development and Infrastructure Department Planning Division development review fees based on the fee study conducted by Revenue Cost Specialists

14. Consider proposed amendments to Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 17.10 relating to inclusionary housing requirements for on-site affordable units, and take related actions

7. Consider draft guidelines for the inaugural Measure Q Grant Program implementation for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and take related actions

8. Consider report on the impacts of federal and State policy and budget changes, authorize the Board Chair to sign a Letter of Interest to the County Medical Services Program, and take related actions

9. Consider report on Housing Matters’ “day services” and Mental Health Client Action Network program closures, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider accomplishments of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant, and take related actions

12. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26

13. Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Community Development and Infrastructure Department Planning Division development review fees based on the fee study conducted by Revenue Cost Specialists

14. Consider proposed amendments to Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 17.10 relating to inclusionary housing requirements for on-site affordable units, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

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

17. Adopt resolution approving posting of annual value notices for assessees of real and personal property on the County website pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 621

18. Accept and file report for the 1st Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

19. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report for Community Facility District No. 1 in Felton, California

20. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of October 2025

21. Adopt resolution renewing the annual delegation of investment authority to the County Treasurer for calendar year 2026

22. Adopt resolution correcting the tax rates for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 secured tax roll

23. Adopt resolution setting the interest rate on tenant’s rental security deposits at 0.02% effective January 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Approve the updated 2026 County of Santa Cruz Statement of Investment Policy

25. Accept and file update on County implementation of Senate Bill 43, expanded definition of grave disability, and take related actions

26. Approve revisions to the County Policy and Procedures Manual, and take related actions

27. Adopt resolutions approving agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program and accepting grant funds in the amount of $9,586.70 for the Santa Cruz County Fire Department County Service Area 48 budget

28. Approve the Flag and Lighting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026, and take related actions

29. Authorize the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services and General Services Department to declare the bridge from Farm Park as surplus

31. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 247-76 related to Personnel Regulations Section 165.1 Elections (Special Pay) and Section 166.6 Bereavement Leave, and take related actions

33. Accept and file update on the County of Santa Cruz Broadband Strategic Plan, including recent broadband market analysis and resident survey activities, and take related actions

34. Approve proposal from Save Our Shores to work on local regulatory updates to improve and strengthen the County’s regulations governing onshore facilities that support offshore oil drilling, and take related actions

35. Approve appointment of Serg Kagno as the alternate to Supervisor Cummings on the Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board

36. Approve appointment of Claudia Villalta-Mejia as the alternate citizen representative to the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, for a term to expire March 31, 2027

37. Approve appointment of Jessica Gonzalez Montiel as the Fourth District appointee to the Arts Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

39. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 31, 2029

40. Approve reappointment of Dr. Nancy Bilicich, Robert Tanner, and Edward Banks to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees for terms to expire December 31, 2029

41. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, with nominations to be received January 13, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on January 27, 2026

42. Approve final appointment of Juliana Heritage for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large young adult aged 18 to 25 representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

43. Approve final appointments of Julia Hill and Cheryl Ferguson for reappointment to the Law Library Board of Trustees, for terms to expire December 31, 2026

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

17. Adopt resolution approving posting of annual value notices for assessees of real and personal property on the County website pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 621

18. Accept and file report for the 1st Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

19. Accept and file Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Report for Community Facility District No. 1 in Felton, California

20. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of October 2025

21. Adopt resolution renewing the annual delegation of investment authority to the County Treasurer for calendar year 2026

22. Adopt resolution correcting the tax rates for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 secured tax roll

23. Adopt resolution setting the interest rate on tenant’s rental security deposits at 0.02% effective January 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Approve the updated 2026 County of Santa Cruz Statement of Investment Policy

25. Accept and file update on County implementation of Senate Bill 43, expanded definition of grave disability, and take related actions

26. Approve revisions to the County Policy and Procedures Manual, and take related actions

27. Adopt resolutions approving agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program and accepting grant funds in the amount of $9,586.70 for the Santa Cruz County Fire Department County Service Area 48 budget

28. Approve the Flag and Lighting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026, and take related actions

29. Authorize the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services and General Services Department to declare the bridge from Farm Park as surplus

31. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 247-76 related to Personnel Regulations Section 165.1 Elections (Special Pay) and Section 166.6 Bereavement Leave, and take related actions

33. Accept and file update on the County of Santa Cruz Broadband Strategic Plan, including recent broadband market analysis and resident survey activities, and take related actions

34. Approve proposal from Save Our Shores to work on local regulatory updates to improve and strengthen the County’s regulations governing onshore facilities that support offshore oil drilling, and take related actions

35. Approve appointment of Serg Kagno as the alternate to Supervisor Cummings on the Housing for Health Partnership Policy Board

36. Approve appointment of Claudia Villalta-Mejia as the alternate citizen representative to the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, for a term to expire March 31, 2027

37. Approve appointment of Jessica Gonzalez Montiel as the Fourth District appointee to the Arts Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

39. Approve reappointment of Supervisor Manu Koenig to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, for a term to expire December 31, 2029

40. Approve reappointment of Dr. Nancy Bilicich, Robert Tanner, and Edward Banks to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees for terms to expire December 31, 2029

41. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, with nominations to be received January 13, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on January 27, 2026

42. Approve final appointment of Juliana Heritage for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large young adult aged 18 to 25 representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

43. Approve final appointments of Julia Hill and Cheryl Ferguson for reappointment to the Law Library Board of Trustees, for terms to expire December 31, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

44. Adopt resolution extending the term of the Santa Cruz County Community Corrections Partnership by two years, and take related actions

44. Adopt resolution extending the term of the Santa Cruz County Community Corrections Partnership by two years, and take related actions

Health & Human Services