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INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 13-48)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider presentation on the transition from the Mental Health Services Act to the Behavioral Health Services Act, including new State requirements for fund administration and distribution, and take related actions

8. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience and General Services Department to apply for $2,299,303 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023 Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4683) funding

9. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Community Development and Infrastructure Department to apply for $13,698,650 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023/2024 Infrastructure and Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4699) funding for county infrastructure and mitigation projects, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Sections 7.130.030 and 7.130.110 (B)(5), (D), (H), (I), and (J) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Suspension or Revocation of Retail Commercial Cannabis Licensees” and "An Ordinance Amending Sections 7.138.030 and 7.138.090 (D), (F), (G), and (H) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Suspension or Revocation of Cannabis Farm Retail Licensees" that allow for license revocation or suspension associated with businesses whose operations become a public nuisance, and take related actions

7. Consider presentation on the transition from the Mental Health Services Act to the Behavioral Health Services Act, including new State requirements for fund administration and distribution, and take related actions

8. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience and General Services Department to apply for $2,299,303 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023 Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4683) funding

9. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Community Development and Infrastructure Department to apply for $13,698,650 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023/2024 Infrastructure and Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4699) funding for county infrastructure and mitigation projects, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Sections 7.130.030 and 7.130.110 (B)(5), (D), (H), (I), and (J) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Suspension or Revocation of Retail Commercial Cannabis Licensees” and "An Ordinance Amending Sections 7.138.030 and 7.138.090 (D), (F), (G), and (H) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Suspension or Revocation of Cannabis Farm Retail Licensees" that allow for license revocation or suspension associated with businesses whose operations become a public nuisance, and take related actions

Scheduled Items -- 1:30 PM

11. Conduct a “de novo” public hearing to consider Development Permit Application 241371, regarding a proposed 57-unit multifamily building located at 841 Capitola Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 026-491-40), and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

12. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: County Executive Officer and Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Sheriff’s Correctional Officers Association Bargaining Unit. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Cherish Om v. County of Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 24CV01323. Report of County Counsel - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session.

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of January 27, 2026 Minutes of January 30, 2026

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

15. Adopt “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Accepting California Coastal Commission Modifications to Santa Cruz County Code Section 13.20.040 as Adopted in the 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments,” (Approved in concept January 27, 2026)

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

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025

18. Approve recommended revisions to County Policy and Procedures Manual Title I, Section 300 Contracts and Agreements, and take related actions

19. Approve appointment of George Entis as the County Executive Officer’s representative to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission

20. Approve the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Participation Policy

21. Accept and file first biannual report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on Cannabis Licensing Office operations, and take related actions

22. Accept and file update on County strategic initiatives, including the County Operational Plan and community of practice, and take related actions

23. Accept and award nine contracts, with a total not-to-exceed contract value of $55,890,837, for as-needed Job Order Contracting construction services, and take related actions

24. Ratify addendums to lease agreements with Encompass Community Services at 941 and 947 El Dorado Avenue, Santa Cruz and 321 E. Beach Street, Watsonville to provide temporary rent concessions supporting continued operation of County mental health programs, and take related actions

25. Approve agreement with Professional Technical Systems, Inc., dba ProTec, in the amount of $180,000 for structured cabling services at County facilities from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and take related actions

26. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, the status report on County artificial intelligence initiatives

27. Accept nomination of John Flaniken for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large market-rate housing developer and/or real estate industry representative (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on February 24, 2026

28. Adopt resolution condemning escalating violence and harmful impacts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Operations, and take related actions

29. Accept and file the Water Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

30. Accept and file the Latino Affairs Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

31. Accept and file the Women's Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

32. Accept and file the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

33. Accept and file the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

34. Accept and file the Workforce Development Board report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

35. Accept and file the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

36. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Aracely Contreras to the Latino Affairs Commission, as an at-large representative of the City of Santa Cruz, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

37. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Resource Conservation District Board of Directors, with nominations for appointment to be received on February 24, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on March 10, 2026

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of January 27, 2026 Minutes of January 30, 2026

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

15. Adopt “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Accepting California Coastal Commission Modifications to Santa Cruz County Code Section 13.20.040 as Adopted in the 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments,” (Approved in concept January 27, 2026)

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

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025

18. Approve recommended revisions to County Policy and Procedures Manual Title I, Section 300 Contracts and Agreements, and take related actions

19. Approve appointment of George Entis as the County Executive Officer’s representative to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission

20. Approve the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Participation Policy

21. Accept and file first biannual report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on Cannabis Licensing Office operations, and take related actions

22. Accept and file update on County strategic initiatives, including the County Operational Plan and community of practice, and take related actions

23. Accept and award nine contracts, with a total not-to-exceed contract value of $55,890,837, for as-needed Job Order Contracting construction services, and take related actions

24. Ratify addendums to lease agreements with Encompass Community Services at 941 and 947 El Dorado Avenue, Santa Cruz and 321 E. Beach Street, Watsonville to provide temporary rent concessions supporting continued operation of County mental health programs, and take related actions

25. Approve agreement with Professional Technical Systems, Inc., dba ProTec, in the amount of $180,000 for structured cabling services at County facilities from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and take related actions

26. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, the status report on County artificial intelligence initiatives

27. Accept nomination of John Flaniken for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large market-rate housing developer and/or real estate industry representative (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on February 24, 2026

28. Adopt resolution condemning escalating violence and harmful impacts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Operations, and take related actions

29. Accept and file the Water Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

30. Accept and file the Latino Affairs Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

31. Accept and file the Women's Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

32. Accept and file the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

33. Accept and file the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

34. Accept and file the Workforce Development Board report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

35. Accept and file the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

36. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Aracely Contreras to the Latino Affairs Commission, as an at-large representative of the City of Santa Cruz, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

37. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Resource Conservation District Board of Directors, with nominations for appointment to be received on February 24, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on March 10, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

38. Authorize grant application to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program in the amount of $100,000 for the Santa Cruz County Seismic Water Infrastructure Continuity Plan

39. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, a report back on savings from the Secure Youth Treatment Facility and community-based diversion and support services in Fiscal Year 2025-26

40. Approve gross pay adjustment for a Sheriff's Sergeant in the amount of $22,504.35, plus any Fair Labor Standards Act adjustments

38. Authorize grant application to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program in the amount of $100,000 for the Santa Cruz County Seismic Water Infrastructure Continuity Plan

39. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, a report back on savings from the Secure Youth Treatment Facility and community-based diversion and support services in Fiscal Year 2025-26

40. Approve gross pay adjustment for a Sheriff's Sergeant in the amount of $22,504.35, plus any Fair Labor Standards Act adjustments

Health & Human Services

41. Ratify multi-year Participation Agreement with Manifest MedEx, in the minimum amount of $15,000 per calendar quarter, for provision of Health Information Exchange services until terminated, and take related actions

42. Approve lease agreement with CFSC, Inc. in the annual amount of $284,544 at 2416 Freedom Blvd. for the “Freedom House” Project Homekey site, approve sublease agreement with Bill Wilson Center in the annual amount of $1 at Freedom House, approve agreement with the Bill Wilson Center in the amount of $387,606 to provide youth transitional housing and rapid rehousing services, and take related actions

43. Ratify Housing for Health Vendor Pool first amendment and new agreement with Housing Matters, adding compensation in the total amount of $849,529, to provide emergency shelter and rehousing services at Bridge House and Live Oak Landing to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions

41. Ratify multi-year Participation Agreement with Manifest MedEx, in the minimum amount of $15,000 per calendar quarter, for provision of Health Information Exchange services until terminated, and take related actions

42. Approve lease agreement with CFSC, Inc. in the annual amount of $284,544 at 2416 Freedom Blvd. for the “Freedom House” Project Homekey site, approve sublease agreement with Bill Wilson Center in the annual amount of $1 at Freedom House, approve agreement with the Bill Wilson Center in the amount of $387,606 to provide youth transitional housing and rapid rehousing services, and take related actions

43. Ratify Housing for Health Vendor Pool first amendment and new agreement with Housing Matters, adding compensation in the total amount of $849,529, to provide emergency shelter and rehousing services at Bridge House and Live Oak Landing to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions

Land Use & Community Services

44. Approve first amendment to agreement with SCI Consulting Group, increasing compensation by $52,437.07, for the Mosquito and Vector Control benefit assessment ballot process, and take related actions

45. Approve award of contract with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group in the amount of $848,800 for professional civil engineering and environmental services for Rancho Rio Ave Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

46. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $200,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $400,000 and extending the term to January 25, 2027, for Encroachment Review and Inspection Services, and take related actions

47. Approve first amendment to agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc., of Folsom, increasing the amount by $22,469.15 for a not-to- exceed amount total of $541,033.02, and extending the period of performance to December 31, 2027, for additional environmental consulting services related to a March 2023 Storm Damage Site located at Eureka Canyon Road PM 5.17, and take related actions

48. Accept and file progress report on Recycling and Solid Waste long-term planning and zero waste goals, and take related actions

44. Approve first amendment to agreement with SCI Consulting Group, increasing compensation by $52,437.07, for the Mosquito and Vector Control benefit assessment ballot process, and take related actions

45. Approve award of contract with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group in the amount of $848,800 for professional civil engineering and environmental services for Rancho Rio Ave Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

46. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $200,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $400,000 and extending the term to January 25, 2027, for Encroachment Review and Inspection Services, and take related actions

47. Approve first amendment to agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc., of Folsom, increasing the amount by $22,469.15 for a not-to- exceed amount total of $541,033.02, and extending the period of performance to December 31, 2027, for additional environmental consulting services related to a March 2023 Storm Damage Site located at Eureka Canyon Road PM 5.17, and take related actions

48. Accept and file progress report on Recycling and Solid Waste long-term planning and zero waste goals, 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):

Commission on the Environment In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission Latino Affairs Commission Treasury Oversight Commission Water Advisory Commission

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

Jennifer Wills – Emergency Management Council Jonathan Keeling – Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meredith Gowell – Behavioral Health Advisory Board

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 Commission on Disabilities b) 2025 Attendance report for the First 5 Commission c) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Hernandez honoring Renee Mello d) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Hernandez honoring Fire Chief Rudy Lopez Sr. for 35 years of service with the City of Watsonville Fire Department e) Proclamation issued by Supervisors De Serpa and Hernandez honoring the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau f) Proclamation issued by Supervisors Koenig and De Serpa honoring Toni Campbell and the Friends of the Capitola Library g) Letter of Alicia Kuhl conveying her concerns relative to MHCAN h) Letter of Andrea Ratto conveying her concerns relative to increased need for mental health and substance abuse services i) Letter of Andrew Meyer conveying his support for the 841 Capitola Road project j) Letter of Archer Arce, IT Support Services Supervisor, Information Services Department, demanding the Board of Supervisors to cure and correct Brown Act violation k) Letter of Becky Steinbruner conveying her concerns relative to public comment at the January 30th special meeting l) Letter of Dan deGrassi conveying his praise for La Madrona Drive repair m) Letter of DJ Timpany conveying his support for Streetcar Rail-With-Trail n) Letter of George Ayoti, Auditor, Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office, conveying a copy of a report on the Agreed Upon Procedure for the Sheriff Inmate Welfare Fund o) Letter of Jay Greenberg conveying his concerns relative to homelessness in Santa Cruz p) Letter of Jennifer Shelton conveying her concerns relative to County road spending q) Letter of John Colby conveying his concerns relative to a legal matter r) Letter of Laura Chatham conveying her appreciation for the SHIELD Subcommittee s) Letter of Maria Angelica Tenorio conveying her concerns relative to a complaint against Child Protective Services t) Letter of Melissa Schilling conveying her concerns relative to a complaint against Santa Cruz County Social Services u) Letter of Michael Beebe conveying his appreciation for the Supervisor Town Hall meeting and NAMI recommendations for Santa Cruz County Strategic Plans v) Letter of Nick Fogler conveying his support for 841 Capitola Road proposal w) Letter of Richard Gallo conveying his concerns relative to the California Housing Bond x) Letter of Toraun McKinney conveying their concerns relative to voluntary residential rebuilds y) Letter of Toraun McKinney conveying their concerns relative to reestablishment of Building, Accessibility, and Fire Code Appeals Board z) Letters of constituents conveying their concerns relative to the county BESS ordinance

Adjournment

Feb 10, 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 13-48)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider presentation on the transition from the Mental Health Services Act to the Behavioral Health Services Act, including new State requirements for fund administration and distribution, and take related actions

8. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience and General Services Department to apply for $2,299,303 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023 Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4683) funding

9. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Community Development and Infrastructure Department to apply for $13,698,650 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023/2024 Infrastructure and Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4699) funding for county infrastructure and mitigation projects, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Sections 7.130.030 and 7.130.110 (B)(5), (D), (H), (I), and (J) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Suspension or Revocation of Retail Commercial Cannabis Licensees” and "An Ordinance Amending Sections 7.138.030 and 7.138.090 (D), (F), (G), and (H) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Suspension or Revocation of Cannabis Farm Retail Licensees" that allow for license revocation or suspension associated with businesses whose operations become a public nuisance, and take related actions

7. Consider presentation on the transition from the Mental Health Services Act to the Behavioral Health Services Act, including new State requirements for fund administration and distribution, and take related actions

8. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience and General Services Department to apply for $2,299,303 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023 Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4683) funding

9. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Community Development and Infrastructure Department to apply for $13,698,650 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023/2024 Infrastructure and Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4699) funding for county infrastructure and mitigation projects, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Sections 7.130.030 and 7.130.110 (B)(5), (D), (H), (I), and (J) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Suspension or Revocation of Retail Commercial Cannabis Licensees” and "An Ordinance Amending Sections 7.138.030 and 7.138.090 (D), (F), (G), and (H) of the Santa Cruz County Code Regarding Grounds for License Suspension or Revocation of Cannabis Farm Retail Licensees" that allow for license revocation or suspension associated with businesses whose operations become a public nuisance, and take related actions

Scheduled Items -- 1:30 PM

11. Conduct a “de novo” public hearing to consider Development Permit Application 241371, regarding a proposed 57-unit multifamily building located at 841 Capitola Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 026-491-40), and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

12. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: County Executive Officer and Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Sheriff’s Correctional Officers Association Bargaining Unit. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Cherish Om v. County of Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 24CV01323. Report of County Counsel - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session.

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of January 27, 2026 Minutes of January 30, 2026

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

15. Adopt “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Accepting California Coastal Commission Modifications to Santa Cruz County Code Section 13.20.040 as Adopted in the 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments,” (Approved in concept January 27, 2026)

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

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025

18. Approve recommended revisions to County Policy and Procedures Manual Title I, Section 300 Contracts and Agreements, and take related actions

19. Approve appointment of George Entis as the County Executive Officer’s representative to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission

20. Approve the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Participation Policy

21. Accept and file first biannual report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on Cannabis Licensing Office operations, and take related actions

22. Accept and file update on County strategic initiatives, including the County Operational Plan and community of practice, and take related actions

23. Accept and award nine contracts, with a total not-to-exceed contract value of $55,890,837, for as-needed Job Order Contracting construction services, and take related actions

24. Ratify addendums to lease agreements with Encompass Community Services at 941 and 947 El Dorado Avenue, Santa Cruz and 321 E. Beach Street, Watsonville to provide temporary rent concessions supporting continued operation of County mental health programs, and take related actions

25. Approve agreement with Professional Technical Systems, Inc., dba ProTec, in the amount of $180,000 for structured cabling services at County facilities from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and take related actions

26. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, the status report on County artificial intelligence initiatives

27. Accept nomination of John Flaniken for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large market-rate housing developer and/or real estate industry representative (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on February 24, 2026

28. Adopt resolution condemning escalating violence and harmful impacts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Operations, and take related actions

29. Accept and file the Water Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

30. Accept and file the Latino Affairs Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

31. Accept and file the Women's Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

32. Accept and file the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

33. Accept and file the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

34. Accept and file the Workforce Development Board report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

35. Accept and file the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

36. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Aracely Contreras to the Latino Affairs Commission, as an at-large representative of the City of Santa Cruz, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

37. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Resource Conservation District Board of Directors, with nominations for appointment to be received on February 24, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on March 10, 2026

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of January 27, 2026 Minutes of January 30, 2026

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

15. Adopt “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Accepting California Coastal Commission Modifications to Santa Cruz County Code Section 13.20.040 as Adopted in the 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments,” (Approved in concept January 27, 2026)

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

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025

18. Approve recommended revisions to County Policy and Procedures Manual Title I, Section 300 Contracts and Agreements, and take related actions

19. Approve appointment of George Entis as the County Executive Officer’s representative to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission

20. Approve the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Participation Policy

21. Accept and file first biannual report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on Cannabis Licensing Office operations, and take related actions

22. Accept and file update on County strategic initiatives, including the County Operational Plan and community of practice, and take related actions

23. Accept and award nine contracts, with a total not-to-exceed contract value of $55,890,837, for as-needed Job Order Contracting construction services, and take related actions

24. Ratify addendums to lease agreements with Encompass Community Services at 941 and 947 El Dorado Avenue, Santa Cruz and 321 E. Beach Street, Watsonville to provide temporary rent concessions supporting continued operation of County mental health programs, and take related actions

25. Approve agreement with Professional Technical Systems, Inc., dba ProTec, in the amount of $180,000 for structured cabling services at County facilities from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and take related actions

26. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, the status report on County artificial intelligence initiatives

27. Accept nomination of John Flaniken for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large market-rate housing developer and/or real estate industry representative (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on February 24, 2026

28. Adopt resolution condemning escalating violence and harmful impacts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Operations, and take related actions

29. Accept and file the Water Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

30. Accept and file the Latino Affairs Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

31. Accept and file the Women's Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

32. Accept and file the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

33. Accept and file the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

34. Accept and file the Workforce Development Board report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

35. Accept and file the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

36. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Aracely Contreras to the Latino Affairs Commission, as an at-large representative of the City of Santa Cruz, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

37. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Resource Conservation District Board of Directors, with nominations for appointment to be received on February 24, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on March 10, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

38. Authorize grant application to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program in the amount of $100,000 for the Santa Cruz County Seismic Water Infrastructure Continuity Plan

39. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, a report back on savings from the Secure Youth Treatment Facility and community-based diversion and support services in Fiscal Year 2025-26

40. Approve gross pay adjustment for a Sheriff's Sergeant in the amount of $22,504.35, plus any Fair Labor Standards Act adjustments

38. Authorize grant application to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program in the amount of $100,000 for the Santa Cruz County Seismic Water Infrastructure Continuity Plan

39. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, a report back on savings from the Secure Youth Treatment Facility and community-based diversion and support services in Fiscal Year 2025-26

40. Approve gross pay adjustment for a Sheriff's Sergeant in the amount of $22,504.35, plus any Fair Labor Standards Act adjustments

Health & Human Services

41. Ratify multi-year Participation Agreement with Manifest MedEx, in the minimum amount of $15,000 per calendar quarter, for provision of Health Information Exchange services until terminated, and take related actions

42. Approve lease agreement with CFSC, Inc. in the annual amount of $284,544 at 2416 Freedom Blvd. for the “Freedom House” Project Homekey site, approve sublease agreement with Bill Wilson Center in the annual amount of $1 at Freedom House, approve agreement with the Bill Wilson Center in the amount of $387,606 to provide youth transitional housing and rapid rehousing services, and take related actions

43. Ratify Housing for Health Vendor Pool first amendment and new agreement with Housing Matters, adding compensation in the total amount of $849,529, to provide emergency shelter and rehousing services at Bridge House and Live Oak Landing to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions

41. Ratify multi-year Participation Agreement with Manifest MedEx, in the minimum amount of $15,000 per calendar quarter, for provision of Health Information Exchange services until terminated, and take related actions

42. Approve lease agreement with CFSC, Inc. in the annual amount of $284,544 at 2416 Freedom Blvd. for the “Freedom House” Project Homekey site, approve sublease agreement with Bill Wilson Center in the annual amount of $1 at Freedom House, approve agreement with the Bill Wilson Center in the amount of $387,606 to provide youth transitional housing and rapid rehousing services, and take related actions

43. Ratify Housing for Health Vendor Pool first amendment and new agreement with Housing Matters, adding compensation in the total amount of $849,529, to provide emergency shelter and rehousing services at Bridge House and Live Oak Landing to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions

Land Use & Community Services

44. Approve first amendment to agreement with SCI Consulting Group, increasing compensation by $52,437.07, for the Mosquito and Vector Control benefit assessment ballot process, and take related actions

45. Approve award of contract with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group in the amount of $848,800 for professional civil engineering and environmental services for Rancho Rio Ave Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

46. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $200,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $400,000 and extending the term to January 25, 2027, for Encroachment Review and Inspection Services, and take related actions

47. Approve first amendment to agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc., of Folsom, increasing the amount by $22,469.15 for a not-to- exceed amount total of $541,033.02, and extending the period of performance to December 31, 2027, for additional environmental consulting services related to a March 2023 Storm Damage Site located at Eureka Canyon Road PM 5.17, and take related actions

48. Accept and file progress report on Recycling and Solid Waste long-term planning and zero waste goals, and take related actions

44. Approve first amendment to agreement with SCI Consulting Group, increasing compensation by $52,437.07, for the Mosquito and Vector Control benefit assessment ballot process, and take related actions

45. Approve award of contract with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group in the amount of $848,800 for professional civil engineering and environmental services for Rancho Rio Ave Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

46. Approve first amendment to agreement with Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $200,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $400,000 and extending the term to January 25, 2027, for Encroachment Review and Inspection Services, and take related actions

47. Approve first amendment to agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc., of Folsom, increasing the amount by $22,469.15 for a not-to- exceed amount total of $541,033.02, and extending the period of performance to December 31, 2027, for additional environmental consulting services related to a March 2023 Storm Damage Site located at Eureka Canyon Road PM 5.17, and take related actions

48. Accept and file progress report on Recycling and Solid Waste long-term planning and zero waste goals, 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):

Commission on the Environment In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission Latino Affairs Commission Treasury Oversight Commission Water Advisory Commission

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

Jennifer Wills – Emergency Management Council Jonathan Keeling – Behavioral Health Advisory Board Meredith Gowell – Behavioral Health Advisory Board

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

Adjournment

Santa Cruz County, CA

INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 13-48)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider presentation on the transition from the Mental Health Services Act to the Behavioral Health Services Act, including new State requirements for fund administration and distribution, and take related actions

8. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience and General Services Department to apply for $2,299,303 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023 Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4683) funding

7. Consider presentation on the transition from the Mental Health Services Act to the Behavioral Health Services Act, including new State requirements for fund administration and distribution, and take related actions

8. Consider adopting resolution authorizing the Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience and General Services Department to apply for $2,299,303 in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2023 Mitigation Resilient Infrastructure and Planning Program (DR-4683) funding

Scheduled Items -- 1:30 PM

11. Conduct a “de novo” public hearing to consider Development Permit Application 241371, regarding a proposed 57-unit multifamily building located at 841 Capitola Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 026-491-40), and take related actions

11. Conduct a “de novo” public hearing to consider Development Permit Application 241371, regarding a proposed 57-unit multifamily building located at 841 Capitola Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 026-491-40), and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of January 27, 2026 Minutes of January 30, 2026

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

15. Adopt “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Accepting California Coastal Commission Modifications to Santa Cruz County Code Section 13.20.040 as Adopted in the 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments,” (Approved in concept January 27, 2026)

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

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025

18. Approve recommended revisions to County Policy and Procedures Manual Title I, Section 300 Contracts and Agreements, and take related actions

19. Approve appointment of George Entis as the County Executive Officer’s representative to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission

20. Approve the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Participation Policy

21. Accept and file first biannual report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on Cannabis Licensing Office operations, and take related actions

22. Accept and file update on County strategic initiatives, including the County Operational Plan and community of practice, and take related actions

23. Accept and award nine contracts, with a total not-to-exceed contract value of $55,890,837, for as-needed Job Order Contracting construction services, and take related actions

24. Ratify addendums to lease agreements with Encompass Community Services at 941 and 947 El Dorado Avenue, Santa Cruz and 321 E. Beach Street, Watsonville to provide temporary rent concessions supporting continued operation of County mental health programs, and take related actions

25. Approve agreement with Professional Technical Systems, Inc., dba ProTec, in the amount of $180,000 for structured cabling services at County facilities from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and take related actions

26. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, the status report on County artificial intelligence initiatives

27. Accept nomination of John Flaniken for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large market-rate housing developer and/or real estate industry representative (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on February 24, 2026

28. Adopt resolution condemning escalating violence and harmful impacts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Operations, and take related actions

29. Accept and file the Water Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

30. Accept and file the Latino Affairs Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

31. Accept and file the Women's Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

32. Accept and file the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

33. Accept and file the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

34. Accept and file the Workforce Development Board report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

35. Accept and file the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

36. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Aracely Contreras to the Latino Affairs Commission, as an at-large representative of the City of Santa Cruz, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

37. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Resource Conservation District Board of Directors, with nominations for appointment to be received on February 24, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on March 10, 2026

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of January 27, 2026 Minutes of January 30, 2026

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

15. Adopt “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Accepting California Coastal Commission Modifications to Santa Cruz County Code Section 13.20.040 as Adopted in the 2025 Miscellaneous Amendments,” (Approved in concept January 27, 2026)

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

17. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December 31, 2025

18. Approve recommended revisions to County Policy and Procedures Manual Title I, Section 300 Contracts and Agreements, and take related actions

19. Approve appointment of George Entis as the County Executive Officer’s representative to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission

20. Approve the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Participation Policy

21. Accept and file first biannual report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on Cannabis Licensing Office operations, and take related actions

22. Accept and file update on County strategic initiatives, including the County Operational Plan and community of practice, and take related actions

23. Accept and award nine contracts, with a total not-to-exceed contract value of $55,890,837, for as-needed Job Order Contracting construction services, and take related actions

24. Ratify addendums to lease agreements with Encompass Community Services at 941 and 947 El Dorado Avenue, Santa Cruz and 321 E. Beach Street, Watsonville to provide temporary rent concessions supporting continued operation of County mental health programs, and take related actions

25. Approve agreement with Professional Technical Systems, Inc., dba ProTec, in the amount of $180,000 for structured cabling services at County facilities from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and take related actions

26. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, the status report on County artificial intelligence initiatives

27. Accept nomination of John Flaniken for appointment to the Housing Advisory Commission, as an at-large market-rate housing developer and/or real estate industry representative (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on February 24, 2026

28. Adopt resolution condemning escalating violence and harmful impacts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Operations, and take related actions

29. Accept and file the Water Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

30. Accept and file the Latino Affairs Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

31. Accept and file the Women's Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

32. Accept and file the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

33. Accept and file the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

34. Accept and file the Workforce Development Board report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

35. Accept and file the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2024 and 2025, and take related actions

36. Accept nomination and approve appointment of Aracely Contreras to the Latino Affairs Commission, as an at-large representative of the City of Santa Cruz, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

37. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Resource Conservation District Board of Directors, with nominations for appointment to be received on February 24, 2026, and final appointment to be considered on March 10, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

38. Authorize grant application to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program in the amount of $100,000 for the Santa Cruz County Seismic Water Infrastructure Continuity Plan

39. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, a report back on savings from the Secure Youth Treatment Facility and community-based diversion and support services in Fiscal Year 2025-26

40. Approve gross pay adjustment for a Sheriff's Sergeant in the amount of $22,504.35, plus any Fair Labor Standards Act adjustments

38. Authorize grant application to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program in the amount of $100,000 for the Santa Cruz County Seismic Water Infrastructure Continuity Plan

39. Defer to on or before March 10, 2026, a report back on savings from the Secure Youth Treatment Facility and community-based diversion and support services in Fiscal Year 2025-26

40. Approve gross pay adjustment for a Sheriff's Sergeant in the amount of $22,504.35, plus any Fair Labor Standards Act adjustments

Health & Human Services

41. Ratify multi-year Participation Agreement with Manifest MedEx, in the minimum amount of $15,000 per calendar quarter, for provision of Health Information Exchange services until terminated, and take related actions

41. Ratify multi-year Participation Agreement with Manifest MedEx, in the minimum amount of $15,000 per calendar quarter, for provision of Health Information Exchange services until terminated, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services