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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 14-59)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider resolution providing for the issuance and sale of 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not exceeding $55,000,000, and take related actions

8. Hold public hearing to consider the adoption of the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, approve Riparian Exception and issue Biotic Approval for the plan, approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

9. Consider reports on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies and Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study, direct staff on next steps in the workplan to implement Housing Element Programs H-3H and H-3J, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Chapter 5.48 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Align the Code with Changes to State Law, Delete Unnecessary Material, and Make Additional Miscellaneous Changes,” approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept an "Ordinance Amending Section 2.32.040(B) of the Santa Cruz County Code to Update Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements", and take related actions

12. Consider whether the Board should amend Santa Cruz County Code Section 2.02.060 to eliminate linkage of Board salaries to those of Superior Court Judges, and take related actions

7. Consider resolution providing for the issuance and sale of 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not exceeding $55,000,000, and take related actions

8. Hold public hearing to consider the adoption of the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, approve Riparian Exception and issue Biotic Approval for the plan, approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

9. Consider reports on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies and Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study, direct staff on next steps in the workplan to implement Housing Element Programs H-3H and H-3J, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Chapter 5.48 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Align the Code with Changes to State Law, Delete Unnecessary Material, and Make Additional Miscellaneous Changes,” approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept an "Ordinance Amending Section 2.32.040(B) of the Santa Cruz County Code to Update Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements", and take related actions

12. Consider whether the Board should amend Santa Cruz County Code Section 2.02.060 to eliminate linkage of Board salaries to those of Superior Court Judges, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

13. 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)) A.P. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al.; Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 22CV01577. B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: County Executive Officer and Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations: Law Enforcement Unit, Sheriff’s Supervisory Unit, and Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit. 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

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of June 10, 2026 Minutes of June 11, 2026 Minutes of June 24, 2026 Minutes of June 30, 2026 Minutes of August 4, 2026

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

16. Adopt "Ordinance Amending Section 2.46.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Officers of the Civil Service Commission" (Approved in concept June 30, 2026)

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of June 2026

18. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026

19. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to issue payments to claimants for excess proceeds on certain parcels sold at the June 6-9, 2025, Tax-delinquent Property Auction, and take related actions

20. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter opposing the Governor's proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit, which would reduce funding for local streets and roads

21. Authorize the Director of General Services/County Fire Administrator to issue a conditional Will Serve Letter to support the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed reorganization with County Service Area 48 (County Fire)

22. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the South County Government Center pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

23. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the McDermott Fire Station pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

24. Approve Side Letter Agreements revising the Senior Lieutenant Differential in the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding and the Senior Sergeant Differential in the Sheriff’s Supervisory Representation Unit Memorandum of Understanding, and take related actions

25. Approve first addendum to agreement with Manatron, Inc., in the form of a Letter of Authorization, to increase compensation by $11,000 for Aumentum Tax server upgrade services, and take related actions

26. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 635 (Ahrens), a measure relating to enforcement of the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, to the bill’s author and to the County’s state legislative delegation

27. Approve appointment of Aliyah Marcus as the First District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

28. Approve appointment of Danna Perez-Garcia as the Second District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

29. Approve appointment of Natalie LeBlanc as the Third District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

30. Accept nomination of Michael Weatherford for appointment to the Integrated Community Health Centers Co-Applicant Commission, as an at-large community representative, for a term to expire December 11, 2026, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

31. Authorize the Board Chair to submit comments on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program

32. Authorize the County of Santa Cruz to participate as a consulting party under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales Offshore California, and take related actions

33. Direct the General Services Department to work with the District 3 office, County Fire and relevant parties of interest to evaluate options and conceptual designs for rebuilding or refurbishing the Martin Fire Station, and take related actions

34. Approve appointment of Chloe Schacher as the Fourth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

35. Approve appointment of Julio Neri Andrade as the Fourth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

36. Approve appointment of Paige Haentjens as the Fifth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

37. Accept nomination of Gloria Carroll to the First 5 Commission, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

38. Accept nomination for appointment of specified at-large representatives to the Youth Commission, for terms to expire August 11, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of June 10, 2026 Minutes of June 11, 2026 Minutes of June 24, 2026 Minutes of June 30, 2026 Minutes of August 4, 2026

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

16. Adopt "Ordinance Amending Section 2.46.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Officers of the Civil Service Commission" (Approved in concept June 30, 2026)

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of June 2026

18. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026

19. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to issue payments to claimants for excess proceeds on certain parcels sold at the June 6-9, 2025, Tax-delinquent Property Auction, and take related actions

20. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter opposing the Governor's proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit, which would reduce funding for local streets and roads

21. Authorize the Director of General Services/County Fire Administrator to issue a conditional Will Serve Letter to support the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed reorganization with County Service Area 48 (County Fire)

22. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the South County Government Center pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

23. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the McDermott Fire Station pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

24. Approve Side Letter Agreements revising the Senior Lieutenant Differential in the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding and the Senior Sergeant Differential in the Sheriff’s Supervisory Representation Unit Memorandum of Understanding, and take related actions

25. Approve first addendum to agreement with Manatron, Inc., in the form of a Letter of Authorization, to increase compensation by $11,000 for Aumentum Tax server upgrade services, and take related actions

26. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 635 (Ahrens), a measure relating to enforcement of the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, to the bill’s author and to the County’s state legislative delegation

27. Approve appointment of Aliyah Marcus as the First District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

28. Approve appointment of Danna Perez-Garcia as the Second District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

29. Approve appointment of Natalie LeBlanc as the Third District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

30. Accept nomination of Michael Weatherford for appointment to the Integrated Community Health Centers Co-Applicant Commission, as an at-large community representative, for a term to expire December 11, 2026, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

31. Authorize the Board Chair to submit comments on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program

32. Authorize the County of Santa Cruz to participate as a consulting party under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales Offshore California, and take related actions

33. Direct the General Services Department to work with the District 3 office, County Fire and relevant parties of interest to evaluate options and conceptual designs for rebuilding or refurbishing the Martin Fire Station, and take related actions

34. Approve appointment of Chloe Schacher as the Fourth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

35. Approve appointment of Julio Neri Andrade as the Fourth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

36. Approve appointment of Paige Haentjens as the Fifth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

37. Accept nomination of Gloria Carroll to the First 5 Commission, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

38. Accept nomination for appointment of specified at-large representatives to the Youth Commission, for terms to expire August 11, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

39. Adopt resolution ratifying grant application to the California Department of Insurance in the amount of $95,162 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, and take related actions

40. Approve second amendment to agreement with Sikich, LLC, increasing compensation by $100,000, for a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, and expanding the scope of work, for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Cost Recovery Consultant Services, and take related actions

41. Approve first amendment to agreement with Auten Resource Consulting, increasing compensation by $57,700, for a not-to-exceed amount of $257,200, for wildfire risk reduction project development and environmental compliance services, and take related actions

42. Approve third amendment to agreement with NaphCare California LLC, increasing compensation by $1,247,620.82, and incorporating revised compensation and staffing levels, for provision of comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services in the County’s correctional facilities through June 30, 2027, and take related actions

43. Ratify grant application to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the amount of $3,313,226.66 for the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Justice-Involved (JI) Capacity Building Program Round 4 funding, and take related actions

44. Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for asset forfeitures, and take related actions

39. Adopt resolution ratifying grant application to the California Department of Insurance in the amount of $95,162 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, and take related actions

40. Approve second amendment to agreement with Sikich, LLC, increasing compensation by $100,000, for a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, and expanding the scope of work, for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Cost Recovery Consultant Services, and take related actions

41. Approve first amendment to agreement with Auten Resource Consulting, increasing compensation by $57,700, for a not-to-exceed amount of $257,200, for wildfire risk reduction project development and environmental compliance services, and take related actions

42. Approve third amendment to agreement with NaphCare California LLC, increasing compensation by $1,247,620.82, and incorporating revised compensation and staffing levels, for provision of comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services in the County’s correctional facilities through June 30, 2027, and take related actions

43. Ratify grant application to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the amount of $3,313,226.66 for the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Justice-Involved (JI) Capacity Building Program Round 4 funding, and take related actions

44. Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for asset forfeitures, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

45. Approve multi-year rate agreement with ALSCO, Inc., for provision of medical linen, clinical supply, and uniform rental services, and take related actions

46. Approve multi-year revenue agreement with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation in the amount of $584,042, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, for Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Implementation funding to enhance collaboration and expand capacity related to treatment mandated felonies, and take related actions

47. Approve three-year agreement with Yve Susskind, Praxis Associates, LLC in the annual amount of $150,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000, for Behavioral Health Performance Improvement Project management and training to meet State requirements, and take related actions

45. Approve multi-year rate agreement with ALSCO, Inc., for provision of medical linen, clinical supply, and uniform rental services, and take related actions

46. Approve multi-year revenue agreement with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation in the amount of $584,042, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, for Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Implementation funding to enhance collaboration and expand capacity related to treatment mandated felonies, and take related actions

47. Approve three-year agreement with Yve Susskind, Praxis Associates, LLC in the annual amount of $150,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000, for Behavioral Health Performance Improvement Project management and training to meet State requirements, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

48. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a grant of 2024 HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, and take related actions

49. Adopt resolution requesting the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to exercise its authority to prohibit parking between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. at the Shark Fin Cove Beach and Davenport Pier parking areas along Highway 1, and take related actions

50. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, beginning at 9:00AM or thereafter, to consider amendments to SCCC 16.42 and take related actions

51. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., of San Jose, increasing the amount by $34,880, for a not-to-exceed total of $658,425.15, for additional engineering services for the Either Way Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

52. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc., of Santa Cruz, increasing the amount by $10,840, for a not-to-exceed total of $328,591, for additional geotechnical services for the Swanton Road at Mill Creek Bridge Replacement project, and take related actions

53. Accept improvements and approve the final construction cost of $82,200 for the emergency culvert replacement at North Rodeo Gulch Rd at Rodeo Mobile Estates, and take related actions

54. Accept status update on emergency diesel tank repair at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station, find that the emergency continues to exist pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote require

55. Declare vehicles and equipment as surplus, and take related actions

56. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for the Glenwood Cutoff Road Post Mile (PM) 0.02 and Glenwood Drive PM 2.02 2017 Storm Damage Repair Projects, Federal Project No. ER-32LO(005) AND ER-32LO(336)

57. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for the North Rodeo Gulch Road Post Mile 3.82 2017 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-32LO(013)

58. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for Eureka Canyon Road Post Mile 8.11 and 8.39 Storm Damage Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J2(001) and ER-32L0(260), and take related actions

59. Ratify contract with Core Tree Care in the amount of $453,908.00 for the 2026 Evacuation Route Hazard Mitigation Grant Project, and take related actions

48. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a grant of 2024 HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, and take related actions

49. Adopt resolution requesting the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to exercise its authority to prohibit parking between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. at the Shark Fin Cove Beach and Davenport Pier parking areas along Highway 1, and take related actions

50. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, beginning at 9:00AM or thereafter, to consider amendments to SCCC 16.42 and take related actions

51. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., of San Jose, increasing the amount by $34,880, for a not-to-exceed total of $658,425.15, for additional engineering services for the Either Way Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

52. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc., of Santa Cruz, increasing the amount by $10,840, for a not-to-exceed total of $328,591, for additional geotechnical services for the Swanton Road at Mill Creek Bridge Replacement project, and take related actions

53. Accept improvements and approve the final construction cost of $82,200 for the emergency culvert replacement at North Rodeo Gulch Rd at Rodeo Mobile Estates, and take related actions

54. Accept status update on emergency diesel tank repair at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station, find that the emergency continues to exist pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote require

55. Declare vehicles and equipment as surplus, and take related actions

56. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for the Glenwood Cutoff Road Post Mile (PM) 0.02 and Glenwood Drive PM 2.02 2017 Storm Damage Repair Projects, Federal Project No. ER-32LO(005) AND ER-32LO(336)

57. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for the North Rodeo Gulch Road Post Mile 3.82 2017 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-32LO(013)

58. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for Eureka Canyon Road Post Mile 8.11 and 8.39 Storm Damage Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J2(001) and ER-32L0(260), and take related actions

59. Ratify contract with Core Tree Care in the amount of $453,908.00 for the 2026 Evacuation Route Hazard Mitigation Grant Project, 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):

Behavioral Health Advisory Board Civil Service Commission Commission on the Environment Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Latino Affairs Commission Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission

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

Gloria Carroll Julio Neri Andarde

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

a) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez honoring Amy Meza on the occasion of her retirement b) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez proclaiming August 2026 as Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Awareness Month in Santa Cruz County c) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez honoring Encompass Community Services and the Sí Se Puede Behavioral Health Center d) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez proclaiming August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month in Santa Cruz County e) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez proclaiming August 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week in Santa Cruz County f) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa and Supervisor Hernandez honoring C&N Tractors as the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business of the Year g) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa and Supervisor Hernandez honoring the Slavic American Cultural Organization as the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce 2026 Organization of the Year h) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa and Supervisor Hernandez honoring the Cal-Giant Skirt Steak BBQ as the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce 2026 Event of the Year i) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa and Supervisor Hernandez honoring Kirk Schmidt as the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce 2026 Man of the Year j) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa and Supervisor Hernandez honoring Michele Bassi as the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce 2026 Woman of the Year k) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa and Supervisor Hernandez honoring Dominic and Martha Muzzi as the recipients of the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award l) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa recognizing the 75th Anniversary of Central Water District and celebrating the Well 14 Project m) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa honoring the David and Lucille Packard Foundation n) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Hernandez honoring K&D Landscaping on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary o) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa honoring Kim Delaney p) Letter of Alexis Heaton from California Coverage & Health Initiatives sharing the Central Coast Regional Report q) Letter of Athena Flannery conveying concerns regarding severe weather shelter activation r) Letter of Becky Loy conveying support for the Public Defender’s Office s) Letters of Becky Steinbruner conveying concerns about a notice of public hearing and a letter from the Chair to CEC regarding BESS t) Letter of Caitlin Brune conveying support for funding the Arts Council u) Letter of the City of Santa Cruz conveying the City of Santa Cruz Final 2025 Water Management Plan v) Letter of the City of Santa Cruz regarding a Notification of Preparation of EIR w) Letter of the City of Santa Cruz regarding a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration x) Letters of Clarice Owens regarding a private legal matter y) Letter of Cole Leksan conveying concerns regarding Short Term Rental guidelines z) Letters of Damon Meyer regarding various issues aa) Letter of Dina El Dessouky conveying support for funding the Arts Council bb) Letter of Ellen Fitzgerald Murtha regarding Vision Zero Safety Measures cc) Letter of Eric Christen regarding project labor agreements dd) Letter of Holly Lasky regarding the restoration of Pinto Lake ee) Letter of J Hansen conveying concerns regarding liberal politics ff) Letters of Jamilah Star regarding a person legal issue gg) Letter of Jennifer Stearns of the Hidden Glen POA regarding a pool inspection report hh) Letter of John Willett regarding code enforcement ii) Letters of Jonathan Irvine regarding various issues jj) Letter of Judy Grunstra regarding the Grand Jury report on parking issues at the County Government Center kk) Letter of Julia Ryan regarding non-hosted Short-Term Rentals ll) Letter of Kaki Rusmore conveying her support for a hybrid rail trail option mm) Letter of Kathy Goudarzi conveying concerns regarding funding for road repair in FY 26-27 budget nn) Letter of Kelly Fuller conveying support for funding the Arts Council oo) Letter of Lars McDonagh regarding an interview request from Parking Today Media pp) Letter of Laurie Gibson conveying her opposition to Data Centers qq) Letters of Ludmila Boiko regarding concerns about the Behavioral Health Division rr) Letters of Michele Wahl regarding issues with a neighbor ss) Letter of Nadine Buchwald conveying concerns about gas-powered leaf blowers tt) Letter of Neeraj Gupta regarding funding for blind individuals uu) Letter of Ore Ganin-Pinto regarding a Conservation Burial Grounds Initiative vv) Letter of Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District to the CEC re BESS ww) Letter of Phoenix Artemisia conveying concerns regarding the BESS Draft Ordinance xx) Letter of Rachel Howley at Dignity Health regarding the 3500 Paul Sweet Rd Application yy) Letters of Rebecca Harris conveying concerns regarding an inmate’s legal process and representation zz) Letter of Ronald Evans conveying concerns regarding funding for County roads aaa) Letter of Ross Slaney conveying concerns regarding vehicle exhaust noise bbb) Letter of Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency communicating a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment ccc) Letters of Sina Kuhzarani regarding BESS projects ddd) Letter of Tai Bell-Liu regarding BCycle Santa Cruz eee) Letters of Tim Delaney regarding various issues fff) Letter of Trevor Thorpe regarding Santa Cruz Mid-County Housing Policy Recommendations ggg) Letter of United Way conveying their annual report hhh) Letter of Zoe Burgess regarding accessibility of Valle de Pajaro Park

Adjournment

Aug 11, 2026 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 14-59)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider resolution providing for the issuance and sale of 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not exceeding $55,000,000, and take related actions

8. Hold public hearing to consider the adoption of the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, approve Riparian Exception and issue Biotic Approval for the plan, approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

9. Consider reports on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies and Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study, direct staff on next steps in the workplan to implement Housing Element Programs H-3H and H-3J, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Chapter 5.48 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Align the Code with Changes to State Law, Delete Unnecessary Material, and Make Additional Miscellaneous Changes,” approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept an "Ordinance Amending Section 2.32.040(B) of the Santa Cruz County Code to Update Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements", and take related actions

12. Consider whether the Board should amend Santa Cruz County Code Section 2.02.060 to eliminate linkage of Board salaries to those of Superior Court Judges, and take related actions

7. Consider resolution providing for the issuance and sale of 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not exceeding $55,000,000, and take related actions

8. Hold public hearing to consider the adoption of the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, approve Riparian Exception and issue Biotic Approval for the plan, approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

9. Consider reports on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies and Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study, direct staff on next steps in the workplan to implement Housing Element Programs H-3H and H-3J, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Amending Chapter 5.48 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Align the Code with Changes to State Law, Delete Unnecessary Material, and Make Additional Miscellaneous Changes,” approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept an "Ordinance Amending Section 2.32.040(B) of the Santa Cruz County Code to Update Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements", and take related actions

12. Consider whether the Board should amend Santa Cruz County Code Section 2.02.060 to eliminate linkage of Board salaries to those of Superior Court Judges, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

13. 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)) A.P. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al.; Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 22CV01577. B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: County Executive Officer and Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations: Law Enforcement Unit, Sheriff’s Supervisory Unit, and Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit. 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

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of June 10, 2026 Minutes of June 11, 2026 Minutes of June 24, 2026 Minutes of June 30, 2026 Minutes of August 4, 2026

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

16. Adopt "Ordinance Amending Section 2.46.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Officers of the Civil Service Commission" (Approved in concept June 30, 2026)

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of June 2026

18. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026

19. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to issue payments to claimants for excess proceeds on certain parcels sold at the June 6-9, 2025, Tax-delinquent Property Auction, and take related actions

20. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter opposing the Governor's proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit, which would reduce funding for local streets and roads

21. Authorize the Director of General Services/County Fire Administrator to issue a conditional Will Serve Letter to support the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed reorganization with County Service Area 48 (County Fire)

22. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the South County Government Center pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

23. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the McDermott Fire Station pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

24. Approve Side Letter Agreements revising the Senior Lieutenant Differential in the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding and the Senior Sergeant Differential in the Sheriff’s Supervisory Representation Unit Memorandum of Understanding, and take related actions

25. Approve first addendum to agreement with Manatron, Inc., in the form of a Letter of Authorization, to increase compensation by $11,000 for Aumentum Tax server upgrade services, and take related actions

26. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 635 (Ahrens), a measure relating to enforcement of the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, to the bill’s author and to the County’s state legislative delegation

27. Approve appointment of Aliyah Marcus as the First District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

28. Approve appointment of Danna Perez-Garcia as the Second District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

29. Approve appointment of Natalie LeBlanc as the Third District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

30. Accept nomination of Michael Weatherford for appointment to the Integrated Community Health Centers Co-Applicant Commission, as an at-large community representative, for a term to expire December 11, 2026, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

31. Authorize the Board Chair to submit comments on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program

32. Authorize the County of Santa Cruz to participate as a consulting party under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales Offshore California, and take related actions

33. Direct the General Services Department to work with the District 3 office, County Fire and relevant parties of interest to evaluate options and conceptual designs for rebuilding or refurbishing the Martin Fire Station, and take related actions

34. Approve appointment of Chloe Schacher as the Fourth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

35. Approve appointment of Julio Neri Andrade as the Fourth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

36. Approve appointment of Paige Haentjens as the Fifth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

37. Accept nomination of Gloria Carroll to the First 5 Commission, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

38. Accept nomination for appointment of specified at-large representatives to the Youth Commission, for terms to expire August 11, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of June 10, 2026 Minutes of June 11, 2026 Minutes of June 24, 2026 Minutes of June 30, 2026 Minutes of August 4, 2026

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

16. Adopt "Ordinance Amending Section 2.46.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Officers of the Civil Service Commission" (Approved in concept June 30, 2026)

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of June 2026

18. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026

19. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to issue payments to claimants for excess proceeds on certain parcels sold at the June 6-9, 2025, Tax-delinquent Property Auction, and take related actions

20. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter opposing the Governor's proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit, which would reduce funding for local streets and roads

21. Authorize the Director of General Services/County Fire Administrator to issue a conditional Will Serve Letter to support the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed reorganization with County Service Area 48 (County Fire)

22. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the South County Government Center pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

23. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the McDermott Fire Station pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

24. Approve Side Letter Agreements revising the Senior Lieutenant Differential in the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding and the Senior Sergeant Differential in the Sheriff’s Supervisory Representation Unit Memorandum of Understanding, and take related actions

25. Approve first addendum to agreement with Manatron, Inc., in the form of a Letter of Authorization, to increase compensation by $11,000 for Aumentum Tax server upgrade services, and take related actions

26. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 635 (Ahrens), a measure relating to enforcement of the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, to the bill’s author and to the County’s state legislative delegation

27. Approve appointment of Aliyah Marcus as the First District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

28. Approve appointment of Danna Perez-Garcia as the Second District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

29. Approve appointment of Natalie LeBlanc as the Third District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

30. Accept nomination of Michael Weatherford for appointment to the Integrated Community Health Centers Co-Applicant Commission, as an at-large community representative, for a term to expire December 11, 2026, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

31. Authorize the Board Chair to submit comments on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program

32. Authorize the County of Santa Cruz to participate as a consulting party under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales Offshore California, and take related actions

33. Direct the General Services Department to work with the District 3 office, County Fire and relevant parties of interest to evaluate options and conceptual designs for rebuilding or refurbishing the Martin Fire Station, and take related actions

34. Approve appointment of Chloe Schacher as the Fourth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

35. Approve appointment of Julio Neri Andrade as the Fourth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

36. Approve appointment of Paige Haentjens as the Fifth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

37. Accept nomination of Gloria Carroll to the First 5 Commission, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

38. Accept nomination for appointment of specified at-large representatives to the Youth Commission, for terms to expire August 11, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

39. Adopt resolution ratifying grant application to the California Department of Insurance in the amount of $95,162 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, and take related actions

40. Approve second amendment to agreement with Sikich, LLC, increasing compensation by $100,000, for a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, and expanding the scope of work, for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Cost Recovery Consultant Services, and take related actions

41. Approve first amendment to agreement with Auten Resource Consulting, increasing compensation by $57,700, for a not-to-exceed amount of $257,200, for wildfire risk reduction project development and environmental compliance services, and take related actions

42. Approve third amendment to agreement with NaphCare California LLC, increasing compensation by $1,247,620.82, and incorporating revised compensation and staffing levels, for provision of comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services in the County’s correctional facilities through June 30, 2027, and take related actions

43. Ratify grant application to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the amount of $3,313,226.66 for the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Justice-Involved (JI) Capacity Building Program Round 4 funding, and take related actions

44. Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for asset forfeitures, and take related actions

39. Adopt resolution ratifying grant application to the California Department of Insurance in the amount of $95,162 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, and take related actions

40. Approve second amendment to agreement with Sikich, LLC, increasing compensation by $100,000, for a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, and expanding the scope of work, for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Cost Recovery Consultant Services, and take related actions

41. Approve first amendment to agreement with Auten Resource Consulting, increasing compensation by $57,700, for a not-to-exceed amount of $257,200, for wildfire risk reduction project development and environmental compliance services, and take related actions

42. Approve third amendment to agreement with NaphCare California LLC, increasing compensation by $1,247,620.82, and incorporating revised compensation and staffing levels, for provision of comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services in the County’s correctional facilities through June 30, 2027, and take related actions

43. Ratify grant application to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the amount of $3,313,226.66 for the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Justice-Involved (JI) Capacity Building Program Round 4 funding, and take related actions

44. Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for asset forfeitures, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

45. Approve multi-year rate agreement with ALSCO, Inc., for provision of medical linen, clinical supply, and uniform rental services, and take related actions

46. Approve multi-year revenue agreement with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation in the amount of $584,042, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, for Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Implementation funding to enhance collaboration and expand capacity related to treatment mandated felonies, and take related actions

47. Approve three-year agreement with Yve Susskind, Praxis Associates, LLC in the annual amount of $150,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000, for Behavioral Health Performance Improvement Project management and training to meet State requirements, and take related actions

45. Approve multi-year rate agreement with ALSCO, Inc., for provision of medical linen, clinical supply, and uniform rental services, and take related actions

46. Approve multi-year revenue agreement with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation in the amount of $584,042, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, for Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Implementation funding to enhance collaboration and expand capacity related to treatment mandated felonies, and take related actions

47. Approve three-year agreement with Yve Susskind, Praxis Associates, LLC in the annual amount of $150,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000, for Behavioral Health Performance Improvement Project management and training to meet State requirements, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

48. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a grant of 2024 HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, and take related actions

49. Adopt resolution requesting the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to exercise its authority to prohibit parking between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. at the Shark Fin Cove Beach and Davenport Pier parking areas along Highway 1, and take related actions

50. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, beginning at 9:00AM or thereafter, to consider amendments to SCCC 16.42 and take related actions

51. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., of San Jose, increasing the amount by $34,880, for a not-to-exceed total of $658,425.15, for additional engineering services for the Either Way Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

52. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc., of Santa Cruz, increasing the amount by $10,840, for a not-to-exceed total of $328,591, for additional geotechnical services for the Swanton Road at Mill Creek Bridge Replacement project, and take related actions

53. Accept improvements and approve the final construction cost of $82,200 for the emergency culvert replacement at North Rodeo Gulch Rd at Rodeo Mobile Estates, and take related actions

54. Accept status update on emergency diesel tank repair at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station, find that the emergency continues to exist pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote require

55. Declare vehicles and equipment as surplus, and take related actions

56. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for the Glenwood Cutoff Road Post Mile (PM) 0.02 and Glenwood Drive PM 2.02 2017 Storm Damage Repair Projects, Federal Project No. ER-32LO(005) AND ER-32LO(336)

57. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for the North Rodeo Gulch Road Post Mile 3.82 2017 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-32LO(013)

58. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for Eureka Canyon Road Post Mile 8.11 and 8.39 Storm Damage Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J2(001) and ER-32L0(260), and take related actions

59. Ratify contract with Core Tree Care in the amount of $453,908.00 for the 2026 Evacuation Route Hazard Mitigation Grant Project, and take related actions

48. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,000,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a grant of 2024 HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, and take related actions

49. Adopt resolution requesting the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to exercise its authority to prohibit parking between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. at the Shark Fin Cove Beach and Davenport Pier parking areas along Highway 1, and take related actions

50. Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, beginning at 9:00AM or thereafter, to consider amendments to SCCC 16.42 and take related actions

51. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., of San Jose, increasing the amount by $34,880, for a not-to-exceed total of $658,425.15, for additional engineering services for the Either Way Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

52. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc., of Santa Cruz, increasing the amount by $10,840, for a not-to-exceed total of $328,591, for additional geotechnical services for the Swanton Road at Mill Creek Bridge Replacement project, and take related actions

53. Accept improvements and approve the final construction cost of $82,200 for the emergency culvert replacement at North Rodeo Gulch Rd at Rodeo Mobile Estates, and take related actions

54. Accept status update on emergency diesel tank repair at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station, find that the emergency continues to exist pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote require

55. Declare vehicles and equipment as surplus, and take related actions

56. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for the Glenwood Cutoff Road Post Mile (PM) 0.02 and Glenwood Drive PM 2.02 2017 Storm Damage Repair Projects, Federal Project No. ER-32LO(005) AND ER-32LO(336)

57. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for the North Rodeo Gulch Road Post Mile 3.82 2017 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-32LO(013)

58. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, ratification of contract award for Eureka Canyon Road Post Mile 8.11 and 8.39 Storm Damage Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J2(001) and ER-32L0(260), and take related actions

59. Ratify contract with Core Tree Care in the amount of $453,908.00 for the 2026 Evacuation Route Hazard Mitigation Grant Project, 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):

Behavioral Health Advisory Board Civil Service Commission Commission on the Environment Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Latino Affairs Commission Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission

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

Gloria Carroll Julio Neri Andarde

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 14-59)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider resolution providing for the issuance and sale of 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not exceeding $55,000,000, and take related actions

8. Hold public hearing to consider the adoption of the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, approve Riparian Exception and issue Biotic Approval for the plan, approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

9. Consider reports on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies and Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study, direct staff on next steps in the workplan to implement Housing Element Programs H-3H and H-3J, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept an "Ordinance Amending Section 2.32.040(B) of the Santa Cruz County Code to Update Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements", and take related actions

12. Consider whether the Board should amend Santa Cruz County Code Section 2.02.060 to eliminate linkage of Board salaries to those of Superior Court Judges, and take related actions

7. Consider resolution providing for the issuance and sale of 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not exceeding $55,000,000, and take related actions

8. Hold public hearing to consider the adoption of the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, approve Riparian Exception and issue Biotic Approval for the plan, approve the Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

9. Consider reports on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies and Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study, direct staff on next steps in the workplan to implement Housing Element Programs H-3H and H-3J, and take related actions

11. Consider approving in concept an "Ordinance Amending Section 2.32.040(B) of the Santa Cruz County Code to Update Automobile Liability Insurance Requirements", and take related actions

12. Consider whether the Board should amend Santa Cruz County Code Section 2.02.060 to eliminate linkage of Board salaries to those of Superior Court Judges, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of June 10, 2026 Minutes of June 11, 2026 Minutes of June 24, 2026 Minutes of June 30, 2026 Minutes of August 4, 2026

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

16. Adopt "Ordinance Amending Section 2.46.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Officers of the Civil Service Commission" (Approved in concept June 30, 2026)

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of June 2026

18. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026

19. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to issue payments to claimants for excess proceeds on certain parcels sold at the June 6-9, 2025, Tax-delinquent Property Auction, and take related actions

20. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter opposing the Governor's proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit, which would reduce funding for local streets and roads

21. A​uthorize the Director of General Services/County Fire Administrator to issue a conditional Will Serve Letter to support the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed reorganization with County Service Area 48 (County Fire)​​​

22. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the South County Government Center pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

23. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the McDermott Fire Station pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

24. Approve Side Letter Agreements revising the Senior Lieutenant Differential in the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding and the Senior Sergeant Differential in the Sheriff’s Supervisory Representation Unit Memorandum of Understanding, and take related actions

25. Approve first addendum to agreement with Manatron, Inc., in the form of a Letter of Authorization, to increase compensation by $11,000 for Aumentum Tax server upgrade services, and take related actions

26. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 635 (Ahrens), a measure relating to enforcement of the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, to the bill’s author and to the County’s state legislative delegation

27. Approve appointment of Aliyah Marcus as the First District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

28. Approve appointment of Danna Perez-Garcia as the Second District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

29. Approve appointment of Natalie LeBlanc as the Third District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

30. Accept nomination of Michael Weatherford for appointment to the Integrated Community Health Centers Co-Applicant Commission, as an at-large community representative, for a term to expire December 11, 2026, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

31. Authorize the Board Chair to submit comments on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program

33. Direct the General Services Department to work with the District 3 office, County Fire and relevant parties of interest to evaluate options and conceptual designs for rebuilding or refurbishing the Martin Fire Station, and take related actions

34. Approve appointment of Chloe Schacher as the Fourth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

35. Approve appointment of Julio Neri Andrade as the Fourth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

36. Approve appointment of Paige Haentjens as the Fifth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

37. Accept nomination of Gloria Carroll to the First 5 Commission, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

38. Accept nomination for appointment of specified at-large representatives to the Youth Commission, for terms to expire August 11, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of June 10, 2026 Minutes of June 11, 2026 Minutes of June 24, 2026 Minutes of June 30, 2026 Minutes of August 4, 2026

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

16. Adopt "Ordinance Amending Section 2.46.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Officers of the Civil Service Commission" (Approved in concept June 30, 2026)

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of June 2026

18. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending June 30, 2026

19. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to issue payments to claimants for excess proceeds on certain parcels sold at the June 6-9, 2025, Tax-delinquent Property Auction, and take related actions

20. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter opposing the Governor's proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit, which would reduce funding for local streets and roads

21. A​uthorize the Director of General Services/County Fire Administrator to issue a conditional Will Serve Letter to support the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed reorganization with County Service Area 48 (County Fire)​​​

22. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the South County Government Center pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

23. Accept and file status report on emergency work at the McDermott Fire Station pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1102, and take related actions – 4/5 vote required

24. Approve Side Letter Agreements revising the Senior Lieutenant Differential in the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding and the Senior Sergeant Differential in the Sheriff’s Supervisory Representation Unit Memorandum of Understanding, and take related actions

25. Approve first addendum to agreement with Manatron, Inc., in the form of a Letter of Authorization, to increase compensation by $11,000 for Aumentum Tax server upgrade services, and take related actions

26. Direct the Board Chair to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 635 (Ahrens), a measure relating to enforcement of the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, to the bill’s author and to the County’s state legislative delegation

27. Approve appointment of Aliyah Marcus as the First District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

28. Approve appointment of Danna Perez-Garcia as the Second District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

29. Approve appointment of Natalie LeBlanc as the Third District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

30. Accept nomination of Michael Weatherford for appointment to the Integrated Community Health Centers Co-Applicant Commission, as an at-large community representative, for a term to expire December 11, 2026, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

31. Authorize the Board Chair to submit comments on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program

33. Direct the General Services Department to work with the District 3 office, County Fire and relevant parties of interest to evaluate options and conceptual designs for rebuilding or refurbishing the Martin Fire Station, and take related actions

34. Approve appointment of Chloe Schacher as the Fourth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

35. Approve appointment of Julio Neri Andrade as the Fourth District appointee to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

36. Approve appointment of Paige Haentjens as the Fifth District appointee to the Youth Commission, for a term to expire August 11, 2027

37. Accept nomination of Gloria Carroll to the First 5 Commission, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

38. Accept nomination for appointment of specified at-large representatives to the Youth Commission, for terms to expire August 11, 2027, with final appointment to be considered on August 25, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

39. Adopt resolution ratifying grant application to the California Department of Insurance in the amount of $95,162 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, and take related actions

40. Approve second amendment to agreement with Sikich, LLC, increasing compensation by $100,000, for a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, and expanding the scope of work, for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Cost Recovery Consultant Services, and take related actions

41. Approve first amendment to agreement with Auten Resource Consulting, increasing compensation by $57,700, for a not-to-exceed amount of $257,200, for wildfire risk reduction project development and environmental compliance services, and take related actions

44. Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for asset forfeitures, and take related actions

39. Adopt resolution ratifying grant application to the California Department of Insurance in the amount of $95,162 for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, and take related actions

40. Approve second amendment to agreement with Sikich, LLC, increasing compensation by $100,000, for a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, and expanding the scope of work, for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Cost Recovery Consultant Services, and take related actions

41. Approve first amendment to agreement with Auten Resource Consulting, increasing compensation by $57,700, for a not-to-exceed amount of $257,200, for wildfire risk reduction project development and environmental compliance services, and take related actions

44. Accept and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for asset forfeitures, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

21. Authorize the Director of General Services/County Fire Administrator to issue a conditional Will Serve Letter to support the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed reorganization with County Service Area 48 (County Fire)

21. Authorize the Director of General Services/County Fire Administrator to issue a conditional Will Serve Letter to support the Pajaro Valley Fire Protection District’s proposed reorganization with County Service Area 48 (County Fire)