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INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 14-50)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider adopting a resolution approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the allocation of County property tax increment within the Scotts Valley EIFD

8. Consider supplemental report on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and General Fund outlook, and take related actions

9. Consider final report and recommendations of the CORE Subcommittee, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.51 to the Santa Cruz County Code to Adopt the Principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women,” and take related actions

7. Consider adopting a resolution approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the allocation of County property tax increment within the Scotts Valley EIFD

8. Consider supplemental report on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and General Fund outlook, and take related actions

9. Consider final report and recommendations of the CORE Subcommittee, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.51 to the Santa Cruz County Code to Adopt the Principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women,” and take related actions

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

11. The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District – Zone 5 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting

SCHEDULED ITEM -- 1:30 PM

12. Presentation from the Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center (SBDC) regarding its services to Santa Cruz County businesses and entrepreneurs, local economic development impacts, and examples of successful businesses assisted through the SBDC

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

13. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 5496.9(d)(1)) Brandon Polito v. County of Santa Cruz, Workers’ Compensation Case No. 4A2602DDV9X-0001; IDR Application. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 5496.9(d)(1)) Ryan Luke v. County of Santa Cruz, Workers’ Compensation Case No. 4DJ21128506-0001; IDR Application. C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Public Defender Report of County Counsel - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of September 15, 2026

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

16. Adopt "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)” (Approved in concept September 15, 2026)

17. Adopt resolution fixing and levying the 2026-2027 tax rates

18. Adopt resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget for County Funds and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, adopt resolution establishing FY 2026-27 appropriation limitations for the County and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue related to the prior fiscal year, and take related actions

19. Approve third change order to agreement with Guidehouse in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for post-production extended support with the County’s recently implemented human capital management system, and take related actions

20. Ratify revenue agreement with the City of Santa Cruz to allow the County Recorder to collect Measure C Transfer Tax

21. Adopt resolution to consolidate jurisdictions with the November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election

22. Accept and file update on Board-directed initiatives for the County of Santa Cruz American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Plan, and take related actions

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. Accept and adopt the recommendation of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission that the reasonable rate of return for qualified mobile home park capital improvements remain at twelve percent (12%)

25. Approve the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding

26. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to adjust the effective date of the cost-of-living increase for specified Environmental Health classifications in the Unrepresented Group classifications, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with CDW Government LLC, in the amount of $499,576.25 for a five-year VMware software subscription, and take related actions

28. Defer to November 17, 2026, the update on broadband expansion and related activities in Santa Cruz County

29. Adopt a position of opposition to Proposition 44, the Clinic Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, appearing on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot, and direct the Board Chair to send letters of opposition to Santa Cruz County's state legislative delegation

30. Approve appointment of Samantha Vroomen as a First District appointee to the Commission on the Environment, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

31. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, a report back regarding progress on developing policy guidelines that strengthen local worker and resident preferences for government-funded and inclusionary affordable housing

32. Approve final appointment of Kathybelle Barlow to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of September 15, 2026

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

16. Adopt "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)” (Approved in concept September 15, 2026)

17. Adopt resolution fixing and levying the 2026-2027 tax rates

18. Adopt resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget for County Funds and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, adopt resolution establishing FY 2026-27 appropriation limitations for the County and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue related to the prior fiscal year, and take related actions

19. Approve third change order to agreement with Guidehouse in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for post-production extended support with the County’s recently implemented human capital management system, and take related actions

20. Ratify revenue agreement with the City of Santa Cruz to allow the County Recorder to collect Measure C Transfer Tax

21. Adopt resolution to consolidate jurisdictions with the November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election

22. Accept and file update on Board-directed initiatives for the County of Santa Cruz American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Plan, and take related actions

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. Accept and adopt the recommendation of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission that the reasonable rate of return for qualified mobile home park capital improvements remain at twelve percent (12%)

25. Approve the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding

26. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to adjust the effective date of the cost-of-living increase for specified Environmental Health classifications in the Unrepresented Group classifications, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with CDW Government LLC, in the amount of $499,576.25 for a five-year VMware software subscription, and take related actions

28. Defer to November 17, 2026, the update on broadband expansion and related activities in Santa Cruz County

29. Adopt a position of opposition to Proposition 44, the Clinic Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, appearing on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot, and direct the Board Chair to send letters of opposition to Santa Cruz County's state legislative delegation

30. Approve appointment of Samantha Vroomen as a First District appointee to the Commission on the Environment, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

31. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, a report back regarding progress on developing policy guidelines that strengthen local worker and resident preferences for government-funded and inclusionary affordable housing

32. Approve final appointment of Kathybelle Barlow to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

Public Safety & Justice

33. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,781,217 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

Health & Human Services

34. Approve rate/fee-for-service agreement with Encompass Community Services in the amount of $7,047,176 to provide various mental health outpatient, residential and housing support services to adult and youth clients, approve rate/fee-for-service agreement with Encompass Community Services in the amount of $10,666,495 to provide various substance use disorder services to adult and youth clients, and take related actions

35. Approve multi-year rate agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health for psychiatric and residential substance use disorder utilization management services for eligible beneficiaries, and take related action

36. Approve agreement with Front St. Inc., in the amount of $904,833 to provide supportive housing services at Harvey West Studios and adjacent supportive housing sites and housing connector services supporting full-service partnership teams, and take related actions

37. Approve first amendment to rate/fee-for-service agreement with New Life Community Services, increasing the encumbrance by $319,000 for a total amount of $5,286,509, to fund new Recovery Residence for adults with substance use disorders, and take related actions

38. Approve third amendment to multi-year rate agreement with Dientes Community Dental Care for the Watsonville Health and Dental Center to adjust annual rates, fund and upgrade the County’s aging dental equipment in an amount not to exceed $90,000, and update Exhibit C – Standard County / Agency Provisions, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Abode Services in the amount of $1,001,838 to expand permanent supportive housing navigation services and rehousing rental assistance to those eligible for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, and take related actions

34. Approve rate/fee-for-service agreement with Encompass Community Services in the amount of $7,047,176 to provide various mental health outpatient, residential and housing support services to adult and youth clients, approve rate/fee-for-service agreement with Encompass Community Services in the amount of $10,666,495 to provide various substance use disorder services to adult and youth clients, and take related actions

35. Approve multi-year rate agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health for psychiatric and residential substance use disorder utilization management services for eligible beneficiaries, and take related action

36. Approve agreement with Front St. Inc., in the amount of $904,833 to provide supportive housing services at Harvey West Studios and adjacent supportive housing sites and housing connector services supporting full-service partnership teams, and take related actions

37. Approve first amendment to rate/fee-for-service agreement with New Life Community Services, increasing the encumbrance by $319,000 for a total amount of $5,286,509, to fund new Recovery Residence for adults with substance use disorders, and take related actions

38. Approve third amendment to multi-year rate agreement with Dientes Community Dental Care for the Watsonville Health and Dental Center to adjust annual rates, fund and upgrade the County’s aging dental equipment in an amount not to exceed $90,000, and update Exhibit C – Standard County / Agency Provisions, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Abode Services in the amount of $1,001,838 to expand permanent supportive housing navigation services and rehousing rental assistance to those eligible for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

40. Accept and file the 2025 Annual Report for the Mosquito and Vector Control Division of the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office

41. Accept and file the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report

42. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, a public hearing to consider the Year 2027 Growth Goal

43. Ratify third amendment to agreement with Hello Housing to extend the term to December 31, 2026 for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program

44. Approve agreement with BKF Engineers in the amount of $199,955 for Phase 1 of Streamline Santa Cruz County Comprehensive Code Amendments, and take related actions

45. Approve agreement with Peterson Tractor Company in the amount of $516,213.38, to rebuild Caterpillar D9T Dozer at the Buena Vista Landfill, and take related actions

46. Approve first amendment to contract with Betz Works Inc., increasing compensation by $3,400, for construction services, and take related actions

47. Approve fixed asset purchase in the total amount of $597,810.31, including direct and overhead costs, for a Caterpillar 966 Wheeled Loader for the Buena Vista disposal site transfer operation and landfill closure, and take related actions

48. 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 required

49. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the award of contract for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

50. Approve agreement with Splashtacular, LLC, in the amount of $523,328.96, for the Simpkins Family Swim Center Waterslide Expansion Project, and take related actions

40. Accept and file the 2025 Annual Report for the Mosquito and Vector Control Division of the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office

41. Accept and file the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report

42. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, a public hearing to consider the Year 2027 Growth Goal

43. Ratify third amendment to agreement with Hello Housing to extend the term to December 31, 2026 for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program

44. Approve agreement with BKF Engineers in the amount of $199,955 for Phase 1 of Streamline Santa Cruz County Comprehensive Code Amendments, and take related actions

45. Approve agreement with Peterson Tractor Company in the amount of $516,213.38, to rebuild Caterpillar D9T Dozer at the Buena Vista Landfill, and take related actions

46. Approve first amendment to contract with Betz Works Inc., increasing compensation by $3,400, for construction services, and take related actions

47. Approve fixed asset purchase in the total amount of $597,810.31, including direct and overhead costs, for a Caterpillar 966 Wheeled Loader for the Buena Vista disposal site transfer operation and landfill closure, and take related actions

48. 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 required

49. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the award of contract for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

50. Approve agreement with Splashtacular, LLC, in the amount of $523,328.96, for the Simpkins Family Swim Center Waterslide Expansion Project, and take related actions

Written Correspondence Listing

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

Behavioral Health Advisory Board Commission on the Environment Housing Advisory Commission Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission Women’s Commission

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

None

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 recognizing the Santa Cruz County Law Library on its 130th Anniversary b) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Koenig and Supervisor De Serpa celebrating the ribbon cutting of the Coastal Community Justice Center c) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez and Supervisor Cummings honoring Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks on its 50th Anniversary d) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Martinez honoring Scotts Valley City Manager Mali Lagoe e) Proclamation issued by Supervisor De Serpa honoring Salud Para La Gente f) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez proclaiming October 1-8, 2026, as Week Without Driving in Santa Cruz County g) Letter of Central Coast Watch regarding unregistered property service vendors h) Letter of Community Bridges expressing support for Measure E i) Letters of Clarice Owens regarding a private legal matter j) Letter of Daniel Paul Nelson regarding voting rights event in Santa Cruz k) Letter of David Hansen regarding voter input on data centers l) Letter of Dennis Brown regarding a fee and restoration barrier rebuttal m) Letter of Derric Oliver regarding a claim against the County n) Letter of Diane Dutton-Jones regarding the recent fire at the battery storage site in Moss Landing o) Letters of Jamilah Istfan Haje regarding a private legal matter p) Letter of Judy Geer conveying concerns regarding AI data centers q) Letter of Lauren Hanneman conveying concerns regarding AI data centers r) Letter of Marilyn Garrett conveying concerns regarding AI data centers s) Letter of Michael Van Huffel conveying concerns regarding AI data centers t) Letters of Michele Wahl regarding public records act requests u) Letter of Patricia Bowers conveying concerns regarding AI data centers v) Letters of Paul Statchen regarding various civic issues w) Letter of Phoenix Artemesia regarding the recent fire at the battery storage site in Moss Landing x) Letter of Reem Bazzari conveying concerns regarding AI data centers y) Letter of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board sharing their 2026 Data Notebook with the Board z) Letter of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board requesting alternative teleconferencing procedures for BHAB aa) Letter of the Santa Cruz County Community and Infrastructure Dept sharing their 2025-2026 Hazardous Wate Annual Report with the Board bb) Letter of Trinity Good conveying opposition to Proposition 43 cc) Letter of Vivian Vargas regarding arts funding in Santa Cruz County

Adjournment

Sep 29, 2026 Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

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INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 14-50)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider adopting a resolution approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the allocation of County property tax increment within the Scotts Valley EIFD

8. Consider supplemental report on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and General Fund outlook, and take related actions

9. Consider final report and recommendations of the CORE Subcommittee, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.51 to the Santa Cruz County Code to Adopt the Principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women,” and take related actions

7. Consider adopting a resolution approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the allocation of County property tax increment within the Scotts Valley EIFD

8. Consider supplemental report on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and General Fund outlook, and take related actions

9. Consider final report and recommendations of the CORE Subcommittee, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.51 to the Santa Cruz County Code to Adopt the Principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women,” and take related actions

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

11. The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District – Zone 5 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting

SCHEDULED ITEM -- 1:30 PM

12. Presentation from the Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center (SBDC) regarding its services to Santa Cruz County businesses and entrepreneurs, local economic development impacts, and examples of successful businesses assisted through the SBDC

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

13. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 5496.9(d)(1)) Brandon Polito v. County of Santa Cruz, Workers’ Compensation Case No. 4A2602DDV9X-0001; IDR Application. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 5496.9(d)(1)) Ryan Luke v. County of Santa Cruz, Workers’ Compensation Case No. 4DJ21128506-0001; IDR Application. C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Public Defender Report of County Counsel - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of September 15, 2026

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

16. Adopt "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)” (Approved in concept September 15, 2026)

17. Adopt resolution fixing and levying the 2026-2027 tax rates

18. Adopt resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget for County Funds and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, adopt resolution establishing FY 2026-27 appropriation limitations for the County and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue related to the prior fiscal year, and take related actions

19. Approve third change order to agreement with Guidehouse in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for post-production extended support with the County’s recently implemented human capital management system, and take related actions

20. Ratify revenue agreement with the City of Santa Cruz to allow the County Recorder to collect Measure C Transfer Tax

21. Adopt resolution to consolidate jurisdictions with the November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election

22. Accept and file update on Board-directed initiatives for the County of Santa Cruz American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Plan, and take related actions

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. Accept and adopt the recommendation of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission that the reasonable rate of return for qualified mobile home park capital improvements remain at twelve percent (12%)

25. Approve the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding

26. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to adjust the effective date of the cost-of-living increase for specified Environmental Health classifications in the Unrepresented Group classifications, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with CDW Government LLC, in the amount of $499,576.25 for a five-year VMware software subscription, and take related actions

28. Defer to November 17, 2026, the update on broadband expansion and related activities in Santa Cruz County

29. Adopt a position of opposition to Proposition 44, the Clinic Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, appearing on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot, and direct the Board Chair to send letters of opposition to Santa Cruz County's state legislative delegation

30. Approve appointment of Samantha Vroomen as a First District appointee to the Commission on the Environment, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

31. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, a report back regarding progress on developing policy guidelines that strengthen local worker and resident preferences for government-funded and inclusionary affordable housing

32. Approve final appointment of Kathybelle Barlow to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of September 15, 2026

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

16. Adopt "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)” (Approved in concept September 15, 2026)

17. Adopt resolution fixing and levying the 2026-2027 tax rates

18. Adopt resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget for County Funds and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, adopt resolution establishing FY 2026-27 appropriation limitations for the County and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue related to the prior fiscal year, and take related actions

19. Approve third change order to agreement with Guidehouse in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for post-production extended support with the County’s recently implemented human capital management system, and take related actions

20. Ratify revenue agreement with the City of Santa Cruz to allow the County Recorder to collect Measure C Transfer Tax

21. Adopt resolution to consolidate jurisdictions with the November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election

22. Accept and file update on Board-directed initiatives for the County of Santa Cruz American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Plan, and take related actions

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. Accept and adopt the recommendation of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission that the reasonable rate of return for qualified mobile home park capital improvements remain at twelve percent (12%)

25. Approve the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding

26. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to adjust the effective date of the cost-of-living increase for specified Environmental Health classifications in the Unrepresented Group classifications, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with CDW Government LLC, in the amount of $499,576.25 for a five-year VMware software subscription, and take related actions

28. Defer to November 17, 2026, the update on broadband expansion and related activities in Santa Cruz County

29. Adopt a position of opposition to Proposition 44, the Clinic Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, appearing on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot, and direct the Board Chair to send letters of opposition to Santa Cruz County's state legislative delegation

30. Approve appointment of Samantha Vroomen as a First District appointee to the Commission on the Environment, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

31. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, a report back regarding progress on developing policy guidelines that strengthen local worker and resident preferences for government-funded and inclusionary affordable housing

32. Approve final appointment of Kathybelle Barlow to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

Public Safety & Justice

33. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,781,217 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

Health & Human Services

34. Approve rate/fee-for-service agreement with Encompass Community Services in the amount of $7,047,176 to provide various mental health outpatient, residential and housing support services to adult and youth clients, approve rate/fee-for-service agreement with Encompass Community Services in the amount of $10,666,495 to provide various substance use disorder services to adult and youth clients, and take related actions

35. Approve multi-year rate agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health for psychiatric and residential substance use disorder utilization management services for eligible beneficiaries, and take related action

36. Approve agreement with Front St. Inc., in the amount of $904,833 to provide supportive housing services at Harvey West Studios and adjacent supportive housing sites and housing connector services supporting full-service partnership teams, and take related actions

37. Approve first amendment to rate/fee-for-service agreement with New Life Community Services, increasing the encumbrance by $319,000 for a total amount of $5,286,509, to fund new Recovery Residence for adults with substance use disorders, and take related actions

38. Approve third amendment to multi-year rate agreement with Dientes Community Dental Care for the Watsonville Health and Dental Center to adjust annual rates, fund and upgrade the County’s aging dental equipment in an amount not to exceed $90,000, and update Exhibit C – Standard County / Agency Provisions, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Abode Services in the amount of $1,001,838 to expand permanent supportive housing navigation services and rehousing rental assistance to those eligible for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, and take related actions

34. Approve rate/fee-for-service agreement with Encompass Community Services in the amount of $7,047,176 to provide various mental health outpatient, residential and housing support services to adult and youth clients, approve rate/fee-for-service agreement with Encompass Community Services in the amount of $10,666,495 to provide various substance use disorder services to adult and youth clients, and take related actions

35. Approve multi-year rate agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health for psychiatric and residential substance use disorder utilization management services for eligible beneficiaries, and take related action

36. Approve agreement with Front St. Inc., in the amount of $904,833 to provide supportive housing services at Harvey West Studios and adjacent supportive housing sites and housing connector services supporting full-service partnership teams, and take related actions

37. Approve first amendment to rate/fee-for-service agreement with New Life Community Services, increasing the encumbrance by $319,000 for a total amount of $5,286,509, to fund new Recovery Residence for adults with substance use disorders, and take related actions

38. Approve third amendment to multi-year rate agreement with Dientes Community Dental Care for the Watsonville Health and Dental Center to adjust annual rates, fund and upgrade the County’s aging dental equipment in an amount not to exceed $90,000, and update Exhibit C – Standard County / Agency Provisions, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Abode Services in the amount of $1,001,838 to expand permanent supportive housing navigation services and rehousing rental assistance to those eligible for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

40. Accept and file the 2025 Annual Report for the Mosquito and Vector Control Division of the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office

41. Accept and file the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report

42. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, a public hearing to consider the Year 2027 Growth Goal

43. Ratify third amendment to agreement with Hello Housing to extend the term to December 31, 2026 for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program

44. Approve agreement with BKF Engineers in the amount of $199,955 for Phase 1 of Streamline Santa Cruz County Comprehensive Code Amendments, and take related actions

45. Approve agreement with Peterson Tractor Company in the amount of $516,213.38, to rebuild Caterpillar D9T Dozer at the Buena Vista Landfill, and take related actions

46. Approve first amendment to contract with Betz Works Inc., increasing compensation by $3,400, for construction services, and take related actions

47. Approve fixed asset purchase in the total amount of $597,810.31, including direct and overhead costs, for a Caterpillar 966 Wheeled Loader for the Buena Vista disposal site transfer operation and landfill closure, and take related actions

48. 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 required

49. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the award of contract for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

50. Approve agreement with Splashtacular, LLC, in the amount of $523,328.96, for the Simpkins Family Swim Center Waterslide Expansion Project, and take related actions

40. Accept and file the 2025 Annual Report for the Mosquito and Vector Control Division of the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office

41. Accept and file the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report

42. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, a public hearing to consider the Year 2027 Growth Goal

43. Ratify third amendment to agreement with Hello Housing to extend the term to December 31, 2026 for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program

44. Approve agreement with BKF Engineers in the amount of $199,955 for Phase 1 of Streamline Santa Cruz County Comprehensive Code Amendments, and take related actions

45. Approve agreement with Peterson Tractor Company in the amount of $516,213.38, to rebuild Caterpillar D9T Dozer at the Buena Vista Landfill, and take related actions

46. Approve first amendment to contract with Betz Works Inc., increasing compensation by $3,400, for construction services, and take related actions

47. Approve fixed asset purchase in the total amount of $597,810.31, including direct and overhead costs, for a Caterpillar 966 Wheeled Loader for the Buena Vista disposal site transfer operation and landfill closure, and take related actions

48. 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 required

49. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, the award of contract for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

50. Approve agreement with Splashtacular, LLC, in the amount of $523,328.96, for the Simpkins Family Swim Center Waterslide Expansion Project, and take related actions

Written Correspondence Listing

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

Behavioral Health Advisory Board Commission on the Environment Housing Advisory Commission Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission Women’s Commission

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

None

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

Adjournment

Santa Cruz County, CA

INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 14-50)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider adopting a resolution approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the allocation of County property tax increment within the Scotts Valley EIFD

8. Consider supplemental report on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and General Fund outlook, and take related actions

9. Consider final report and recommendations of the CORE Subcommittee, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.51 to the Santa Cruz County Code to Adopt the Principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women,” and take related actions

7. Consider adopting a resolution approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and the allocation of County property tax increment within the Scotts Valley EIFD

8. Consider supplemental report on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and General Fund outlook, and take related actions

9. Consider final report and recommendations of the CORE Subcommittee, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept an “Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.51 to the Santa Cruz County Code to Adopt the Principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women,” and take related actions

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

11. The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District – Zone 5 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting

11. The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District – Zone 5 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting

SCHEDULED ITEM -- 1:30 PM

12. Presentation from the Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center (SBDC) regarding its services to Santa Cruz County businesses and entrepreneurs, local economic development impacts, and examples of successful businesses assisted through the SBDC

12. Presentation from the Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center (SBDC) regarding its services to Santa Cruz County businesses and entrepreneurs, local economic development impacts, and examples of successful businesses assisted through the SBDC

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of September 15, 2026

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

17. Adopt resolution fixing and levying the 2026-2027 tax rates

19. Approve third change order to agreement with Guidehouse in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for post-production extended support with the County’s recently implemented human capital management system, and take related actions

20. Ratify revenue agreement with the City of Santa Cruz to allow the County Recorder to collect Measure C Transfer Tax

21. Adopt resolution to consolidate jurisdictions with the November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election

22. Accept and file update on Board-directed initiatives for the County of Santa Cruz American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Plan, and take related actions

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. Accept and adopt the recommendation of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission that the reasonable rate of return for qualified mobile home park capital improvements remain at twelve percent (12%)

25. Approve the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding

26. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to adjust the effective date of the cost-of-living increase for specified Environmental Health classifications in the Unrepresented Group classifications, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with CDW Government LLC, in the amount of $499,576.25 for a five-year VMware software subscription, and take related actions

28. Defer to November 17, 2026, the update on broadband expansion and related activities in Santa Cruz County

29. Adopt a position of opposition to Proposition 44, the Clinic Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, appearing on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot, and direct the Board Chair to send letters of opposition to Santa Cruz County's state legislative delegation

30. Approve appointment of Samantha Vroomen as a First District appointee to the Commission on the Environment, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

31. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, a report back regarding progress on developing policy guidelines that strengthen local worker and resident preferences for government-funded and inclusionary affordable housing

32. Approve final appointment of Kathybelle Barlow to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of September 15, 2026

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

17. Adopt resolution fixing and levying the 2026-2027 tax rates

19. Approve third change order to agreement with Guidehouse in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for post-production extended support with the County’s recently implemented human capital management system, and take related actions

20. Ratify revenue agreement with the City of Santa Cruz to allow the County Recorder to collect Measure C Transfer Tax

21. Adopt resolution to consolidate jurisdictions with the November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election

22. Accept and file update on Board-directed initiatives for the County of Santa Cruz American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Plan, and take related actions

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. Accept and adopt the recommendation of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission that the reasonable rate of return for qualified mobile home park capital improvements remain at twelve percent (12%)

25. Approve the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit Memorandum of Understanding

26. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to adjust the effective date of the cost-of-living increase for specified Environmental Health classifications in the Unrepresented Group classifications, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with CDW Government LLC, in the amount of $499,576.25 for a five-year VMware software subscription, and take related actions

28. Defer to November 17, 2026, the update on broadband expansion and related activities in Santa Cruz County

29. Adopt a position of opposition to Proposition 44, the Clinic Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, appearing on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot, and direct the Board Chair to send letters of opposition to Santa Cruz County's state legislative delegation

30. Approve appointment of Samantha Vroomen as a First District appointee to the Commission on the Environment, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

31. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, a report back regarding progress on developing policy guidelines that strengthen local worker and resident preferences for government-funded and inclusionary affordable housing

32. Approve final appointment of Kathybelle Barlow to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2029

Public Safety & Justice

33. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,781,217 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

33. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,781,217 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Disaster Assistance Act for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program cost share

Health & Human Services

35. Approve multi-year rate agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health for psychiatric and residential substance use disorder utilization management services for eligible beneficiaries, and take related action

36. Approve agreement with Front St. Inc., in the amount of $904,833 to provide supportive housing services at Harvey West Studios and adjacent supportive housing sites and housing connector services supporting full-service partnership teams, and take related actions

37. Approve first amendment to rate/fee-for-service agreement with New Life Community Services, increasing the encumbrance by $319,000 for a total amount of $5,286,509, to fund new Recovery Residence for adults with substance use disorders, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Abode Services in the amount of $1,001,838 to expand permanent supportive housing navigation services and rehousing rental assistance to those eligible for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, and take related actions

35. Approve multi-year rate agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health for psychiatric and residential substance use disorder utilization management services for eligible beneficiaries, and take related action

36. Approve agreement with Front St. Inc., in the amount of $904,833 to provide supportive housing services at Harvey West Studios and adjacent supportive housing sites and housing connector services supporting full-service partnership teams, and take related actions

37. Approve first amendment to rate/fee-for-service agreement with New Life Community Services, increasing the encumbrance by $319,000 for a total amount of $5,286,509, to fund new Recovery Residence for adults with substance use disorders, and take related actions

39. Approve agreement with Abode Services in the amount of $1,001,838 to expand permanent supportive housing navigation services and rehousing rental assistance to those eligible for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

40. Accept and file the 2025 Annual Report for the Mosquito and Vector Control Division of the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office

41. Accept and file the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report

42. Defer to on or before October 20, 2026, a public hearing to consider the Year 2027 Growth Goal

43. Ratify third amendment to agreement with Hello Housing to extend the term to December 31, 2026 for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program

44. Approve agreement with BKF Engineers in the amount of $199,955 for Phase 1 of Streamline Santa Cruz County Comprehensive Code Amendments, and take related actions

45. Approve agreement with Peterson Tractor Company in the amount of $516,213.38, to rebuild Caterpillar D9T Dozer at the Buena Vista Landfill, and take related actions

46. Approve first amendment to contract with Betz Works Inc., increasing compensation by $3,400, for construction services, and take related actions