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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 13-50)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider ending the Local Primacy Agency operated by Environmental Health and return primacy for qualifying small water systems back to the State Water Resources Control Board

8. Conduct study session on conflict criminal defense, provide input on the proposed process for conflict representation beginning July 1, 2027, and take related actions

9. Consider accepting a report on the certification of the METRO Initiative Petition sufficiency and, if certified, select one of the options per Elections Code Section 9118, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider approving in concept an "Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Granting a Planned Unit Development as Allowed by Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Establishment of Development Standards for Application No. 251276 (APNs 025-032-33, 025-032-34, and 025-032-35)” and adopting a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider directing staff to work with the Third District to draft a ballot measure and associated ordinance to regulate development of artificial intelligence data centers and high-intensity computing facilities, and take related actions

7. Consider ending the Local Primacy Agency operated by Environmental Health and return primacy for qualifying small water systems back to the State Water Resources Control Board

8. Conduct study session on conflict criminal defense, provide input on the proposed process for conflict representation beginning July 1, 2027, and take related actions

9. Consider accepting a report on the certification of the METRO Initiative Petition sufficiency and, if certified, select one of the options per Elections Code Section 9118, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider approving in concept an "Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Granting a Planned Unit Development as Allowed by Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Establishment of Development Standards for Application No. 251276 (APNs 025-032-33, 025-032-34, and 025-032-35)” and adopting a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider directing staff to work with the Third District to draft a ballot measure and associated ordinance to regulate development of artificial intelligence data centers and high-intensity computing facilities, 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 NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: County Executive Officer and Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Physicians’ Representation Unit. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 5496.9(d)(1)) Mario Gonzalez, et al. v. State of California, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV004194; Luis Antonion Martinez, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000420; Ojani Benjamin Calderon, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000421; Stephen Ray Acosta, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV00428; Rosa Isela Gonzalez, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000848; Willoughby Farms, Inc. v. County of Monterey, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000904; Clint Miller Farm, Inc., et al. v. State of California, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV001269; Corrales, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 23CV03022; Shikuma, et al. v. Santa Cruz County, et al., Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 24CV00101; and Hassan Ayyad, et al. v. State of California et al., Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 25CV04124. C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): County Executive Officer 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 August 25, 2026

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

15. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of July 2026

16. Accept and file report for the 4th Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

17. Adopt resolution establishing a standard to complete cash transactions in situations lacking sufficient pennies to make change, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolutions appointing unopposed special district candidates in lieu of an election, and accept notification of Board appointments to be made before the November 3, 2026, General Election

19. Accept and file update on County strategic management initiatives, including progress on the 2025-27 Operational Plan and initial implementation of the County Strategic Plan 2026-2032, and take related actions

20. Approve nominations for the 2026 California State Association of Counties Challenge Awards, and take related actions

21. Approve responses to findings and recommendations for four 2025-26 Grand Jury reports, and take related actions

22. 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

23. 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

24. Approve plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Anna Jean Cummings Waterline Replacement Project, and take related actions

25. Authorize termination of month-to-month residential tenancies at two County-owned properties on Prather Lane and recovery of possession of the properties for future County use, and take related actions

26. Approve the tentative agreement with the Law Enforcement Unit and Sheriff’s Supervisory Unit, and take related actions

27. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,800 from Information Services Department fund balance for infrastructure upgrades at 500 Westridge Drive

28. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $20,000 from Information Services Department fund balance for environmental improvements to the Watsonville Health Clinic data room

29. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the implementation update on the County Artificial Intelligence Elevation and Standardization Workplan 2026

30. Approve appointment of Mariana Colibri-Urgo to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board as the Fourth District appointee, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

31. Accept nomination of Kathybelle Barlow for appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on September 29, 2026

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of August 25, 2026

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

15. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of July 2026

16. Accept and file report for the 4th Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

17. Adopt resolution establishing a standard to complete cash transactions in situations lacking sufficient pennies to make change, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolutions appointing unopposed special district candidates in lieu of an election, and accept notification of Board appointments to be made before the November 3, 2026, General Election

19. Accept and file update on County strategic management initiatives, including progress on the 2025-27 Operational Plan and initial implementation of the County Strategic Plan 2026-2032, and take related actions

20. Approve nominations for the 2026 California State Association of Counties Challenge Awards, and take related actions

21. Approve responses to findings and recommendations for four 2025-26 Grand Jury reports, and take related actions

22. 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

23. 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

24. Approve plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Anna Jean Cummings Waterline Replacement Project, and take related actions

25. Authorize termination of month-to-month residential tenancies at two County-owned properties on Prather Lane and recovery of possession of the properties for future County use, and take related actions

26. Approve the tentative agreement with the Law Enforcement Unit and Sheriff’s Supervisory Unit, and take related actions

27. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,800 from Information Services Department fund balance for infrastructure upgrades at 500 Westridge Drive

28. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $20,000 from Information Services Department fund balance for environmental improvements to the Watsonville Health Clinic data room

29. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the implementation update on the County Artificial Intelligence Elevation and Standardization Workplan 2026

30. Approve appointment of Mariana Colibri-Urgo to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board as the Fourth District appointee, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

31. Accept nomination of Kathybelle Barlow for appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on September 29, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

32. Authorize grant application in the amount of $254,754 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Elder Abuse (XE) Program, and take related actions

33. Authorize grant application in the amount of $605,564 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and take related actions

34. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution (VV) Program, and take related actions

35. Adopt resolution authorizing the County of Santa Cruz to apply for and accept, if awarded, a California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program, Round 2, Implementation Grant in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000,000 for the Fairgrounds Community Resilience Center project, and take related actions

36. Adopt resolution designating Authorized Agents to submit applications and execute documents necessary for obtaining Federal Emergency Management Agency and California Office of Emergency Services financial assistance, and take related actions

37. Approve second amendment to agreement with the County of Sonoma, increasing the daily rate to $403 and annual not-to-exceed amount to $450,000, for youth court-ordered to a Secure Youth Treatment Facility, and take related actions

32. Authorize grant application in the amount of $254,754 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Elder Abuse (XE) Program, and take related actions

33. Authorize grant application in the amount of $605,564 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and take related actions

34. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution (VV) Program, and take related actions

35. Adopt resolution authorizing the County of Santa Cruz to apply for and accept, if awarded, a California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program, Round 2, Implementation Grant in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000,000 for the Fairgrounds Community Resilience Center project, and take related actions

36. Adopt resolution designating Authorized Agents to submit applications and execute documents necessary for obtaining Federal Emergency Management Agency and California Office of Emergency Services financial assistance, and take related actions

37. Approve second amendment to agreement with the County of Sonoma, increasing the daily rate to $403 and annual not-to-exceed amount to $450,000, for youth court-ordered to a Secure Youth Treatment Facility, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

38. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $1,709,459 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Bridge House, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $906,967 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Live Oak Landing, and take related actions

40. Approve agreement with Homebase in the amount of $270,000 to support two lived expertise action boards, and take related actions

41. Defer to October 6, 2026, the Housing for Health Division Strategic Framework annual study session

38. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $1,709,459 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Bridge House, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $906,967 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Live Oak Landing, and take related actions

40. Approve agreement with Homebase in the amount of $270,000 to support two lived expertise action boards, and take related actions

41. Defer to October 6, 2026, the Housing for Health Division Strategic Framework annual study session

Land Use & Community Services

42. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $17,000 and approve first amendment to contract between the County and Integral Consulting Inc. for preparation of a sea level rise vulnerability assessment by increasing the contract amount to $710,000 and extending the contract to December 31, 2027

43. Approve funding 1.0 full-time equivalent Housing Program Manager position, and take related actions

44. Defer to on or before November 10, 2026, public hearing on ordinance to prevent the demolition by neglect of historic structures

45. Approve the 2026 Santa Cruz Marathon event road closures, and take related actions

46. Approve second amendment to agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc. of Folsom, increasing the amount by $29,588.74 to a not-to-exceed total of $570,621.77, for additional civil engineering and environmental consulting services, and take related actions

47. 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

48. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, the award of contract for Engineering, Geotechnical, and Environmental Services for December 2022 and March 2023 Storm Damage Projects

49. Ratify contract with Gordon N. Ball, Inc., in the amount of $6,230,858.50 for San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement, Federal Project No. BRLO-5936(086)

50. Authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to enter into an agreement with Lewis Tree Service in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for specialized tree management services in the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Area, and take related actions

42. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $17,000 and approve first amendment to contract between the County and Integral Consulting Inc. for preparation of a sea level rise vulnerability assessment by increasing the contract amount to $710,000 and extending the contract to December 31, 2027

43. Approve funding 1.0 full-time equivalent Housing Program Manager position, and take related actions

44. Defer to on or before November 10, 2026, public hearing on ordinance to prevent the demolition by neglect of historic structures

45. Approve the 2026 Santa Cruz Marathon event road closures, and take related actions

46. Approve second amendment to agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc. of Folsom, increasing the amount by $29,588.74 to a not-to-exceed total of $570,621.77, for additional civil engineering and environmental consulting services, and take related actions

47. 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

48. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, the award of contract for Engineering, Geotechnical, and Environmental Services for December 2022 and March 2023 Storm Damage Projects

49. Ratify contract with Gordon N. Ball, Inc., in the amount of $6,230,858.50 for San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement, Federal Project No. BRLO-5936(086)

50. Authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to enter into an agreement with Lewis Tree Service in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for specialized tree management services in the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Area, 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 Disabilities Commission on Justice and Gender In Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission

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

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

a) a) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez proclaiming August 24-28, 2026 as Community Health Workers Week in Santa Cruz County b) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez proclaiming September 2026 as National Recovery Month and September 21, 2026, as National Opioid Awareness Day in Santa Cruz County c) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez proclaiming September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Santa Cruz County d) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Cummings proclaiming September 7, 2026, as World Duchenne Awareness Day in Santa Cruz County e) Letter of Autumn Forest Henninger regarding government harassment and surveillance f) Letter of the California Board and State Community Corrections regarding a targeted inspection of the Santa Cruz County Probation Department Detention Facilities g) Letter of Carlo Albano regarding funding and improvements to Winkle Park Farm h) Letters of Clarice Owens regarding private legal matters i) Letter of the Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction regarding Project Labor Agreements j) Letter of David Zisser from the CA Dept of Housing and Community Development regarding Santa Cruz County’s Housing Element Certification Date k) Letter of Dennis Brown regarding a demand for election results l) Letter of Eiran Ben-Dashan regarding the Santa Cruz County Planning Department Code Compliance Division m) Letter of Greg Fontana regarding San Francisco Bay Area Open Space n) Letter of Hillary Ojeda requesting a comment regarding PVUSD candidate o) Letters of Jamilah Istfan Haje regarding a private legal matter p) Letter of John Swift regarding the implementation of AB 1033 q) Letter of Ludmila Boiko expressing concerns regarding County Behavioral Health Services r) Letter of Michelle Wahl regarding tree removal on Logan Creek Rd. s) Letter of Mike Pisano regarding concerns about affordable housing t) Letters of Paul Statchen regarding regional emergency resilience, water management, and infrastructure projects u) Letter of Rober Atilan regarding concerns about the ParkMobile app v) Letter of Robert Wiser regarding the RING radio system

Adjournment

Sep 15, 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 13-50)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider ending the Local Primacy Agency operated by Environmental Health and return primacy for qualifying small water systems back to the State Water Resources Control Board

8. Conduct study session on conflict criminal defense, provide input on the proposed process for conflict representation beginning July 1, 2027, and take related actions

9. Consider accepting a report on the certification of the METRO Initiative Petition sufficiency and, if certified, select one of the options per Elections Code Section 9118, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider approving in concept an "Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Granting a Planned Unit Development as Allowed by Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Establishment of Development Standards for Application No. 251276 (APNs 025-032-33, 025-032-34, and 025-032-35)” and adopting a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider directing staff to work with the Third District to draft a ballot measure and associated ordinance to regulate development of artificial intelligence data centers and high-intensity computing facilities, and take related actions

7. Consider ending the Local Primacy Agency operated by Environmental Health and return primacy for qualifying small water systems back to the State Water Resources Control Board

8. Conduct study session on conflict criminal defense, provide input on the proposed process for conflict representation beginning July 1, 2027, and take related actions

9. Consider accepting a report on the certification of the METRO Initiative Petition sufficiency and, if certified, select one of the options per Elections Code Section 9118, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider approving in concept an "Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz Granting a Planned Unit Development as Allowed by Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Establishment of Development Standards for Application No. 251276 (APNs 025-032-33, 025-032-34, and 025-032-35)” and adopting a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider directing staff to work with the Third District to draft a ballot measure and associated ordinance to regulate development of artificial intelligence data centers and high-intensity computing facilities, 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 NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: County Executive Officer and Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Physicians’ Representation Unit. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 5496.9(d)(1)) Mario Gonzalez, et al. v. State of California, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV004194; Luis Antonion Martinez, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al. Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000420; Ojani Benjamin Calderon, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000421; Stephen Ray Acosta, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV00428; Rosa Isela Gonzalez, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000848; Willoughby Farms, Inc. v. County of Monterey, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000904; Clint Miller Farm, Inc., et al. v. State of California, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV001269; Corrales, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 23CV03022; Shikuma, et al. v. Santa Cruz County, et al., Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 24CV00101; and Hassan Ayyad, et al. v. State of California et al., Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 25CV04124. C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): County Executive Officer 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 August 25, 2026

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

15. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of July 2026

16. Accept and file report for the 4th Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

17. Adopt resolution establishing a standard to complete cash transactions in situations lacking sufficient pennies to make change, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolutions appointing unopposed special district candidates in lieu of an election, and accept notification of Board appointments to be made before the November 3, 2026, General Election

19. Accept and file update on County strategic management initiatives, including progress on the 2025-27 Operational Plan and initial implementation of the County Strategic Plan 2026-2032, and take related actions

20. Approve nominations for the 2026 California State Association of Counties Challenge Awards, and take related actions

21. Approve responses to findings and recommendations for four 2025-26 Grand Jury reports, and take related actions

22. 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

23. 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

24. Approve plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Anna Jean Cummings Waterline Replacement Project, and take related actions

25. Authorize termination of month-to-month residential tenancies at two County-owned properties on Prather Lane and recovery of possession of the properties for future County use, and take related actions

26. Approve the tentative agreement with the Law Enforcement Unit and Sheriff’s Supervisory Unit, and take related actions

27. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,800 from Information Services Department fund balance for infrastructure upgrades at 500 Westridge Drive

28. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $20,000 from Information Services Department fund balance for environmental improvements to the Watsonville Health Clinic data room

29. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the implementation update on the County Artificial Intelligence Elevation and Standardization Workplan 2026

30. Approve appointment of Mariana Colibri-Urgo to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board as the Fourth District appointee, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

31. Accept nomination of Kathybelle Barlow for appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on September 29, 2026

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of August 25, 2026

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

15. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of July 2026

16. Accept and file report for the 4th Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

17. Adopt resolution establishing a standard to complete cash transactions in situations lacking sufficient pennies to make change, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolutions appointing unopposed special district candidates in lieu of an election, and accept notification of Board appointments to be made before the November 3, 2026, General Election

19. Accept and file update on County strategic management initiatives, including progress on the 2025-27 Operational Plan and initial implementation of the County Strategic Plan 2026-2032, and take related actions

20. Approve nominations for the 2026 California State Association of Counties Challenge Awards, and take related actions

21. Approve responses to findings and recommendations for four 2025-26 Grand Jury reports, and take related actions

22. 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

23. 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

24. Approve plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Anna Jean Cummings Waterline Replacement Project, and take related actions

25. Authorize termination of month-to-month residential tenancies at two County-owned properties on Prather Lane and recovery of possession of the properties for future County use, and take related actions

26. Approve the tentative agreement with the Law Enforcement Unit and Sheriff’s Supervisory Unit, and take related actions

27. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,800 from Information Services Department fund balance for infrastructure upgrades at 500 Westridge Drive

28. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $20,000 from Information Services Department fund balance for environmental improvements to the Watsonville Health Clinic data room

29. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the implementation update on the County Artificial Intelligence Elevation and Standardization Workplan 2026

30. Approve appointment of Mariana Colibri-Urgo to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board as the Fourth District appointee, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

31. Accept nomination of Kathybelle Barlow for appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on September 29, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

32. Authorize grant application in the amount of $254,754 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Elder Abuse (XE) Program, and take related actions

33. Authorize grant application in the amount of $605,564 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and take related actions

34. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution (VV) Program, and take related actions

35. Adopt resolution authorizing the County of Santa Cruz to apply for and accept, if awarded, a California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program, Round 2, Implementation Grant in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000,000 for the Fairgrounds Community Resilience Center project, and take related actions

36. Adopt resolution designating Authorized Agents to submit applications and execute documents necessary for obtaining Federal Emergency Management Agency and California Office of Emergency Services financial assistance, and take related actions

37. Approve second amendment to agreement with the County of Sonoma, increasing the daily rate to $403 and annual not-to-exceed amount to $450,000, for youth court-ordered to a Secure Youth Treatment Facility, and take related actions

32. Authorize grant application in the amount of $254,754 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Elder Abuse (XE) Program, and take related actions

33. Authorize grant application in the amount of $605,564 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and take related actions

34. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution (VV) Program, and take related actions

35. Adopt resolution authorizing the County of Santa Cruz to apply for and accept, if awarded, a California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Program, Round 2, Implementation Grant in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000,000 for the Fairgrounds Community Resilience Center project, and take related actions

36. Adopt resolution designating Authorized Agents to submit applications and execute documents necessary for obtaining Federal Emergency Management Agency and California Office of Emergency Services financial assistance, and take related actions

37. Approve second amendment to agreement with the County of Sonoma, increasing the daily rate to $403 and annual not-to-exceed amount to $450,000, for youth court-ordered to a Secure Youth Treatment Facility, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

38. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $1,709,459 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Bridge House, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $906,967 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Live Oak Landing, and take related actions

40. Approve agreement with Homebase in the amount of $270,000 to support two lived expertise action boards, and take related actions

41. Defer to October 6, 2026, the Housing for Health Division Strategic Framework annual study session

38. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $1,709,459 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Bridge House, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $906,967 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Live Oak Landing, and take related actions

40. Approve agreement with Homebase in the amount of $270,000 to support two lived expertise action boards, and take related actions

41. Defer to October 6, 2026, the Housing for Health Division Strategic Framework annual study session

Land Use & Community Services

42. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $17,000 and approve first amendment to contract between the County and Integral Consulting Inc. for preparation of a sea level rise vulnerability assessment by increasing the contract amount to $710,000 and extending the contract to December 31, 2027

43. Approve funding 1.0 full-time equivalent Housing Program Manager position, and take related actions

44. Defer to on or before November 10, 2026, public hearing on ordinance to prevent the demolition by neglect of historic structures

45. Approve the 2026 Santa Cruz Marathon event road closures, and take related actions

46. Approve second amendment to agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc. of Folsom, increasing the amount by $29,588.74 to a not-to-exceed total of $570,621.77, for additional civil engineering and environmental consulting services, and take related actions

47. 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

48. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, the award of contract for Engineering, Geotechnical, and Environmental Services for December 2022 and March 2023 Storm Damage Projects

49. Ratify contract with Gordon N. Ball, Inc., in the amount of $6,230,858.50 for San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement, Federal Project No. BRLO-5936(086)

50. Authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to enter into an agreement with Lewis Tree Service in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for specialized tree management services in the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Area, and take related actions

42. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $17,000 and approve first amendment to contract between the County and Integral Consulting Inc. for preparation of a sea level rise vulnerability assessment by increasing the contract amount to $710,000 and extending the contract to December 31, 2027

43. Approve funding 1.0 full-time equivalent Housing Program Manager position, and take related actions

44. Defer to on or before November 10, 2026, public hearing on ordinance to prevent the demolition by neglect of historic structures

45. Approve the 2026 Santa Cruz Marathon event road closures, and take related actions

46. Approve second amendment to agreement with Dokken Engineering, Inc. of Folsom, increasing the amount by $29,588.74 to a not-to-exceed total of $570,621.77, for additional civil engineering and environmental consulting services, and take related actions

47. 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

48. Defer to on or before December 15, 2026, the award of contract for Engineering, Geotechnical, and Environmental Services for December 2022 and March 2023 Storm Damage Projects

49. Ratify contract with Gordon N. Ball, Inc., in the amount of $6,230,858.50 for San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement, Federal Project No. BRLO-5936(086)

50. Authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to enter into an agreement with Lewis Tree Service in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for specialized tree management services in the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Area, 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 Disabilities Commission on Justice and Gender In Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission

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

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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 13-50)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider ending the Local Primacy Agency operated by Environmental Health and return primacy for qualifying small water systems back to the State Water Resources Control Board

8. Conduct study session on conflict criminal defense, provide input on the proposed process for conflict representation beginning July 1, 2027, and take related actions

9. Consider accepting a report on the certification of the METRO Initiative Petition sufficiency and, if certified, select one of the options per Elections Code Section 9118, and take related actions

11. Consider directing staff to work with the Third District to draft a ballot measure and associated ordinance to regulate development of artificial intelligence data centers and high-intensity computing facilities, and take related actions

7. Consider ending the Local Primacy Agency operated by Environmental Health and return primacy for qualifying small water systems back to the State Water Resources Control Board

8. Conduct study session on conflict criminal defense, provide input on the proposed process for conflict representation beginning July 1, 2027, and take related actions

9. Consider accepting a report on the certification of the METRO Initiative Petition sufficiency and, if certified, select one of the options per Elections Code Section 9118, and take related actions

11. Consider directing staff to work with the Third District to draft a ballot measure and associated ordinance to regulate development of artificial intelligence data centers and high-intensity computing facilities, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of August 25, 2026

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

15. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of July 2026

16. Accept and file report for the 4th Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

17. Adopt resolution establishing a standard to complete cash transactions in situations lacking sufficient pennies to make change, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolutions appointing unopposed special district candidates in lieu of an election, and accept notification of Board appointments to be made before the November 3, 2026, General Election

19. Accept and file update on County strategic management initiatives, including progress on the 2025-27 Operational Plan and initial implementation of the County Strategic Plan 2026-2032, and take related actions

20. Approve nominations for the 2026 California State Association of Counties Challenge Awards, and take related actions

21. Approve responses to findings and recommendations for four 2025-26 Grand Jury reports, and take related actions

22. 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

23. 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

24. Approve plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Anna Jean Cummings Waterline Replacement Project, and take related actions

25. Authorize termination of month-to-month residential tenancies at two County-owned properties on Prather Lane and recovery of possession of the properties for future County use, and take related actions

26. Approve the tentative agreement with the Law Enforcement Unit and Sheriff’s Supervisory Unit, and take related actions

27. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,800 from Information Services Department fund balance for infrastructure upgrades at 500 Westridge Drive​

28. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $20,000 from Information Services Department fund balance for environmental improvements to the Watsonville Health Clinic data room

29. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the implementation update on the County Artificial Intelligence Elevation and Standardization Workplan 2026

30. Approve appointment of Mariana Colibri-Urgo to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board as the Fourth District appointee, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

31. Accept nomination of Kathybelle Barlow for appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on September 29, 2026

13. Approval of Minutes Minutes of August 25, 2026

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

15. Accept and file the Treasurer’s Investment Transaction Report for the month of July 2026

16. Accept and file report for the 4th Quarter Review of the Statement of Assets in the County Treasury

17. Adopt resolution establishing a standard to complete cash transactions in situations lacking sufficient pennies to make change, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolutions appointing unopposed special district candidates in lieu of an election, and accept notification of Board appointments to be made before the November 3, 2026, General Election

19. Accept and file update on County strategic management initiatives, including progress on the 2025-27 Operational Plan and initial implementation of the County Strategic Plan 2026-2032, and take related actions

20. Approve nominations for the 2026 California State Association of Counties Challenge Awards, and take related actions

21. Approve responses to findings and recommendations for four 2025-26 Grand Jury reports, and take related actions

22. 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

23. 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

24. Approve plans, specifications and engineer’s estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Anna Jean Cummings Waterline Replacement Project, and take related actions

25. Authorize termination of month-to-month residential tenancies at two County-owned properties on Prather Lane and recovery of possession of the properties for future County use, and take related actions

26. Approve the tentative agreement with the Law Enforcement Unit and Sheriff’s Supervisory Unit, and take related actions

27. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,800 from Information Services Department fund balance for infrastructure upgrades at 500 Westridge Drive​

28. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $20,000 from Information Services Department fund balance for environmental improvements to the Watsonville Health Clinic data room

29. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the implementation update on the County Artificial Intelligence Elevation and Standardization Workplan 2026

30. Approve appointment of Mariana Colibri-Urgo to the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board as the Fourth District appointee, for a term to expire April 1, 2027

31. Accept nomination of Kathybelle Barlow for appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029, with final appointment to be considered on September 29, 2026

Public Safety & Justice

32. Authorize grant application in the amount of $254,754 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Elder Abuse (XE) Program, and take related actions

33. Authorize grant application in the amount of $605,564 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and take related actions

34. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution (VV) Program, and take related actions

36. Adopt resolution designating Authorized Agents to submit applications and execute documents necessary for obtaining Federal Emergency Management Agency and California Office of Emergency Services financial assistance, and take related actions

37. Approve second amendment to agreement with the County of Sonoma, increasing the daily rate to $403 and annual not-to-exceed amount to $450,000, for youth court-ordered to a Secure Youth Treatment Facility, and take related actions

32. Authorize grant application in the amount of $254,754 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Elder Abuse (XE) Program, and take related actions

33. Authorize grant application in the amount of $605,564 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Victim/Witness Assistance Program, and take related actions

34. Authorize grant application in the amount of $270,060 to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the 2026-27 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution (VV) Program, and take related actions

36. Adopt resolution designating Authorized Agents to submit applications and execute documents necessary for obtaining Federal Emergency Management Agency and California Office of Emergency Services financial assistance, and take related actions

37. Approve second amendment to agreement with the County of Sonoma, increasing the daily rate to $403 and annual not-to-exceed amount to $450,000, for youth court-ordered to a Secure Youth Treatment Facility, and take related actions

Health & Human Services

38. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $1,709,459 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Bridge House, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $906,967 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Live Oak Landing, and take related actions

40. Approve agreement with Homebase in the amount of $270,000 to support two lived expertise action boards, and take related actions

41. Defer to October 6, 2026, the Housing for Health Division Strategic Framework annual study session

38. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $1,709,459 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Bridge House, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Housing Matters in the amount of $906,967 to provide low-barrier service-enriched shelter and rehousing services to unsheltered adults with serious behavioral health conditions at Live Oak Landing, and take related actions

40. Approve agreement with Homebase in the amount of $270,000 to support two lived expertise action boards, and take related actions

41. Defer to October 6, 2026, the Housing for Health Division Strategic Framework annual study session

Land Use & Community Services

43. Approve funding 1.0 full-time equivalent Housing Program Manager position, and take related actions

27. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,800 from Information Services Department fund balance for infrastructure upgrades at 500 Westridge Drive

27. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,800 from Information Services Department fund balance for infrastructure upgrades at 500 Westridge Drive

27. Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $68,800 from Information Services Department fund balance for infrastructure upgrades at 500 Westridge Drive