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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 14-46)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider report on the impacts of H.R. 1, federal budget reconciliation bill, and associated federal and State policy implementation, with a focus on healthcare due to Medi-Cal changes, and take related actions

8. Consider report and recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

9. Consider two-year progress report on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations pilot program, approve in concept an “Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.150 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Permit Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations”, find the proposed ordinance exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider the 2027 Growth Goal Report, find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider presentation on implementation of the County’s Artificial Intelligence Workplan 2026, and take related actions

7. Consider report on the impacts of H.R. 1, federal budget reconciliation bill, and associated federal and State policy implementation, with a focus on healthcare due to Medi-Cal changes, and take related actions

8. Consider report and recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

9. Consider two-year progress report on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations pilot program, approve in concept an “Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.150 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Permit Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations”, find the proposed ordinance exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider the 2027 Growth Goal Report, find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider presentation on implementation of the County’s Artificial Intelligence Workplan 2026, and take related actions

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

12. Consider presentation on Operational Area El Niño winter preparedness activities, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

13. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency v. California Department of Health Care Services, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25STCP03898. B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 1203 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, Assessor’s Parcel Number 052-01-111 Agency Negotiator: Kimberly Finley, Director of General Services; Gerardo Vargas, Chief Real Property Agent Negotiating Party: Chuck Allen, Keller Williams Realty Under negotiation: Price and Terms of payment for real property sale. 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 October 6, 2026

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

16. Adopt 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" (Approved in concept September 29, 2026)

17. Approve appointment of Stephanie Gomez as voting member representing the County Superintendent of Schools to the Treasury Oversight Commission for a term to expire on October 20, 2030

18. Adopt resolution cancelling revenue in the amount of $34,000, correcting a duplicate budget adjustment for the offshore oil-drilling coalition, and take related actions

19. Authorize the County Executive Officer to sign a 90-day extension of the limited commercial guaranty with West Coast County Bank for the Pajaro Valley Health Care District’s revolving line of credit, authorize the Health Services Agency to execute a second Memorandum of Understanding with the Pajaro Valley Health Care District for participation in the State of California's Voluntary Rate Range Program, and take related actions

20. Approve updates to the County Purchasing Policy Manual to reflect current laws, procurement procedures, and delegated purchasing authority

21. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $88,475 for security enhancements at the North County Government Center

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

23. Accept and file status report on staff’s efforts to develop a Responsible Construction and Wage Theft Ordinance, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 279-75 to create a new classification series of Assessor-Recorder Technician I and II, adopt revised salary schedule reflecting the new classifications, and take related actions

25. Approve appointment of Lorena Gonzalez to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of child care providers (category 2), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

26. Defer to on or before the first meeting in March 2027, a report back on the North Coast Transportation Project

27. Approve appointment of Kathy Lathrop to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of the community (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

28. Approve the 2027 meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for 2027-2028 budget hearings, with specific dates

29. Approve action to advance the County Executive Officer to the next step on the publicly posted salary schedule

30. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on July 29, 2026

31. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Scotts Valley Water District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on September 10, 2026

32. Approve final appointment of Ligaya Eligio to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative, for a term to expire October 20, 2028

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 6, 2026

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

16. Adopt 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" (Approved in concept September 29, 2026)

17. Approve appointment of Stephanie Gomez as voting member representing the County Superintendent of Schools to the Treasury Oversight Commission for a term to expire on October 20, 2030

18. Adopt resolution cancelling revenue in the amount of $34,000, correcting a duplicate budget adjustment for the offshore oil-drilling coalition, and take related actions

19. Authorize the County Executive Officer to sign a 90-day extension of the limited commercial guaranty with West Coast County Bank for the Pajaro Valley Health Care District’s revolving line of credit, authorize the Health Services Agency to execute a second Memorandum of Understanding with the Pajaro Valley Health Care District for participation in the State of California's Voluntary Rate Range Program, and take related actions

20. Approve updates to the County Purchasing Policy Manual to reflect current laws, procurement procedures, and delegated purchasing authority

21. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $88,475 for security enhancements at the North County Government Center

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

23. Accept and file status report on staff’s efforts to develop a Responsible Construction and Wage Theft Ordinance, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 279-75 to create a new classification series of Assessor-Recorder Technician I and II, adopt revised salary schedule reflecting the new classifications, and take related actions

25. Approve appointment of Lorena Gonzalez to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of child care providers (category 2), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

26. Defer to on or before the first meeting in March 2027, a report back on the North Coast Transportation Project

27. Approve appointment of Kathy Lathrop to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of the community (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

28. Approve the 2027 meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for 2027-2028 budget hearings, with specific dates

29. Approve action to advance the County Executive Officer to the next step on the publicly posted salary schedule

30. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on July 29, 2026

31. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Scotts Valley Water District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on September 10, 2026

32. Approve final appointment of Ligaya Eligio to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative, for a term to expire October 20, 2028

Public Safety & Justice

33. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 85-2003 designating the County of Santa Cruz as a Hybrid Entity for purposes of compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Health & Human Services

34. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $718,735 generated by Health Centers charges for acupuncture treatment services in Fiscal Year 2026-27

35. Approve agreement with Hansine Fisher & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $448,000 for County Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and Targeted Case Management Consortium consultant services, and take related actions

36. Approve first amendment to agreement with Teleradiology Specialists, LLC DBA Experity Teleradiology, establishing first renewal term through June 30, 2027, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter, for continued x-ray reading services, and take related actions

37. Approve agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $441,590 to provide the Worker-Center Systems Change program funded through the James Irvine Foundation’s Better Careers Public Sector Practice Change (PSPC) grant, and take related actions

34. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $718,735 generated by Health Centers charges for acupuncture treatment services in Fiscal Year 2026-27

35. Approve agreement with Hansine Fisher & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $448,000 for County Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and Targeted Case Management Consortium consultant services, and take related actions

36. Approve first amendment to agreement with Teleradiology Specialists, LLC DBA Experity Teleradiology, establishing first renewal term through June 30, 2027, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter, for continued x-ray reading services, and take related actions

37. Approve agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $441,590 to provide the Worker-Center Systems Change program funded through the James Irvine Foundation’s Better Careers Public Sector Practice Change (PSPC) grant, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

38. 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

39. Approve amendment to extend contract term through June 30, 2029, with Coastal Watershed Council, in the amount of $90,000 per fiscal year to provide Green Schools Education and Outreach

40. Approve first amendment to agreement with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group, increasing compensation by $64,933, for the Rancho Rio Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

41. Authorize grant application to the Federal Highway Administration Local Highway Safety Improvement Program in the amount of up to $1,798,732 for safety improvements on Empire Grade and countywide intersection improvements

42. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, the contract award for professional engineering services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

43. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Highland Way Post Mile 5.60 and 5.80 Storm Damage Repair Projects, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (005 & 006)

44. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Soquel San Jose Road Post Mile 5.55 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (004)

45. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Upper East Zayante Road Post Mile 1.18 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J9 (067)

46. Ratify agreement with Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the amount of $730,940 for the Robertson Street Signalization Project

38. 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

39. Approve amendment to extend contract term through June 30, 2029, with Coastal Watershed Council, in the amount of $90,000 per fiscal year to provide Green Schools Education and Outreach

40. Approve first amendment to agreement with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group, increasing compensation by $64,933, for the Rancho Rio Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

41. Authorize grant application to the Federal Highway Administration Local Highway Safety Improvement Program in the amount of up to $1,798,732 for safety improvements on Empire Grade and countywide intersection improvements

42. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, the contract award for professional engineering services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

43. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Highland Way Post Mile 5.60 and 5.80 Storm Damage Repair Projects, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (005 & 006)

44. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Soquel San Jose Road Post Mile 5.55 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (004)

45. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Upper East Zayante Road Post Mile 1.18 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J9 (067)

46. Ratify agreement with Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the amount of $730,940 for the Robertson Street Signalization Project

Written Correspondence Listing

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

Behavioral Health Advisory Board Civil Service Commission In Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission Latino Affairs Commission Seniors Commission Water Advisory Commission Women’s Commission Treasury Oversight Commission

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

Blaise Skelton – Childhood Advisory Council Christine Erskine – Parks and Recreation Commission Grace Stetson – Parks and Recreation Commission Kathy Lathrop – Childhood Advisory Council

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

a) a) Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Opportunity Vineyards located 23282 Mountain Charlie Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95033 b) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Cummings honoring Amy Locks for 40 years of service to the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Inc. and for her receipt of the National Community Action Volunteer Recognition Award c) Proclamation issued by Chair Martinez proclaiming October 25 through 31, 2026, as Childhood Lead Poisoning Week in Santa Cruz County d) Proclamation issued by Supervisors Hernandez honoring Sister Rosa Dolores Rodriguez on her 60th jubilee of religious life and 37 years of service to the Pajaro Valley e) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Manu Koenig celebrating the Grand Opening of Westmont of Santa Cruz f) Letter of Allyn and Tom Kula expressing their objections to the proposed placement of Michael Cheek in the Santa Cruz Mountains. g) Letters of Becky Steinbruner regarding various issues h) Letter of the California Highway Patrol transmitting a hazardous incident report i) Letters of Carl Loeber regarding a review of property tax reassessment j) Letters of Clarice Owens regarding a private legal matter k) Letter of Corrina McFarlane expressing support for “No Kings Day” l) Letter of David Dooley conveying support for the nonprofit Advancing Parenting m) Letter of Debbie Nauseda expressing her objection to the proposed placement of Michael Cheek in the Santa Cruz Mountains n) Letter of Eduardo Estrada regarding a public records act request o) Letter of Eric Christen regarding project labor agreements p) Letters of Eugene Hodges regarding concerns about the eligibility process for benefit programs q) Letters of Gary Poland expressing concern regarding dental care for Veterans r) Letter of Jim Vandegrift expressing his objections to the proposed placement of Michael Cheek in the Santa Cruz Mountains s) Letter of Karell R regarding a workshop for AB 205 Opt-In Amendments t) Letter of Karen Kaplan regarding ethical investment guidelines u) Letter of Kate Damian expressing her objections to the proposed placement of Michael Cheek in the Santa Cruz Mountains v) Letter of Linda Egan expressing gratitude for the resurfacing on Hazel Dell Rd.and Browns Valley Rd. w) Letter of Linda Santos transmitting a copy of a Joint Protest submitted to CPUC regarding PG&E Advice Letter 7982-E and proposed Morgan Hill-Green Valley 115kV Reconductoring Project x) Letter of Ludmila Boiko regarding concerns about Behavioral Health Services y) Letter of Nadya Klein expressing her objections to the proposed placement of Michael Cheek in the Santa Cruz Mountains z) Letter of Steve Homan regarding concerns about delays in sewage disposal ordinance revisions aa) Letter of Tammy Estes expressing her objections to the proposed placement of Michael Cheek in the Santa Cruz Mountains bb) Letter of Tim Delaney expressing his objections to the proposed placement of Michael Cheek in the Santa Cruz Mountains cc) Letter of Troy Hill expressing his objections to the proposed placement of Michael Cheek in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Adjournment

Oct 20, 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 14-46)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider report on the impacts of H.R. 1, federal budget reconciliation bill, and associated federal and State policy implementation, with a focus on healthcare due to Medi-Cal changes, and take related actions

8. Consider report and recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

9. Consider two-year progress report on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations pilot program, approve in concept an “Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.150 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Permit Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations”, find the proposed ordinance exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider the 2027 Growth Goal Report, find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider presentation on implementation of the County’s Artificial Intelligence Workplan 2026, and take related actions

7. Consider report on the impacts of H.R. 1, federal budget reconciliation bill, and associated federal and State policy implementation, with a focus on healthcare due to Medi-Cal changes, and take related actions

8. Consider report and recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

9. Consider two-year progress report on Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations pilot program, approve in concept an “Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.150 of the Santa Cruz County Code to Permit Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations”, find the proposed ordinance exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider the 2027 Growth Goal Report, find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider presentation on implementation of the County’s Artificial Intelligence Workplan 2026, and take related actions

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

12. Consider presentation on Operational Area El Niño winter preparedness activities, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

13. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency v. California Department of Health Care Services, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25STCP03898. B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 1203 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, Assessor’s Parcel Number 052-01-111 Agency Negotiator: Kimberly Finley, Director of General Services; Gerardo Vargas, Chief Real Property Agent Negotiating Party: Chuck Allen, Keller Williams Realty Under negotiation: Price and Terms of payment for real property sale. 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 October 6, 2026

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

16. Adopt 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" (Approved in concept September 29, 2026)

17. Approve appointment of Stephanie Gomez as voting member representing the County Superintendent of Schools to the Treasury Oversight Commission for a term to expire on October 20, 2030

18. Adopt resolution cancelling revenue in the amount of $34,000, correcting a duplicate budget adjustment for the offshore oil-drilling coalition, and take related actions

19. Authorize the County Executive Officer to sign a 90-day extension of the limited commercial guaranty with West Coast County Bank for the Pajaro Valley Health Care District’s revolving line of credit, authorize the Health Services Agency to execute a second Memorandum of Understanding with the Pajaro Valley Health Care District for participation in the State of California's Voluntary Rate Range Program, and take related actions

20. Approve updates to the County Purchasing Policy Manual to reflect current laws, procurement procedures, and delegated purchasing authority

21. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $88,475 for security enhancements at the North County Government Center

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

23. Accept and file status report on staff’s efforts to develop a Responsible Construction and Wage Theft Ordinance, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 279-75 to create a new classification series of Assessor-Recorder Technician I and II, adopt revised salary schedule reflecting the new classifications, and take related actions

25. Approve appointment of Lorena Gonzalez to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of child care providers (category 2), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

26. Defer to on or before the first meeting in March 2027, a report back on the North Coast Transportation Project

27. Approve appointment of Kathy Lathrop to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of the community (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

28. Approve the 2027 meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for 2027-2028 budget hearings, with specific dates

29. Approve action to advance the County Executive Officer to the next step on the publicly posted salary schedule

30. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on July 29, 2026

31. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Scotts Valley Water District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on September 10, 2026

32. Approve final appointment of Ligaya Eligio to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative, for a term to expire October 20, 2028

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 6, 2026

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

16. Adopt 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" (Approved in concept September 29, 2026)

17. Approve appointment of Stephanie Gomez as voting member representing the County Superintendent of Schools to the Treasury Oversight Commission for a term to expire on October 20, 2030

18. Adopt resolution cancelling revenue in the amount of $34,000, correcting a duplicate budget adjustment for the offshore oil-drilling coalition, and take related actions

19. Authorize the County Executive Officer to sign a 90-day extension of the limited commercial guaranty with West Coast County Bank for the Pajaro Valley Health Care District’s revolving line of credit, authorize the Health Services Agency to execute a second Memorandum of Understanding with the Pajaro Valley Health Care District for participation in the State of California's Voluntary Rate Range Program, and take related actions

20. Approve updates to the County Purchasing Policy Manual to reflect current laws, procurement procedures, and delegated purchasing authority

21. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $88,475 for security enhancements at the North County Government Center

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

23. Accept and file status report on staff’s efforts to develop a Responsible Construction and Wage Theft Ordinance, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 279-75 to create a new classification series of Assessor-Recorder Technician I and II, adopt revised salary schedule reflecting the new classifications, and take related actions

25. Approve appointment of Lorena Gonzalez to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of child care providers (category 2), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

26. Defer to on or before the first meeting in March 2027, a report back on the North Coast Transportation Project

27. Approve appointment of Kathy Lathrop to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of the community (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

28. Approve the 2027 meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for 2027-2028 budget hearings, with specific dates

29. Approve action to advance the County Executive Officer to the next step on the publicly posted salary schedule

30. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on July 29, 2026

31. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Scotts Valley Water District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on September 10, 2026

32. Approve final appointment of Ligaya Eligio to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative, for a term to expire October 20, 2028

Public Safety & Justice

33. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 85-2003 designating the County of Santa Cruz as a Hybrid Entity for purposes of compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Health & Human Services

34. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $718,735 generated by Health Centers charges for acupuncture treatment services in Fiscal Year 2026-27

35. Approve agreement with Hansine Fisher & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $448,000 for County Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and Targeted Case Management Consortium consultant services, and take related actions

36. Approve first amendment to agreement with Teleradiology Specialists, LLC DBA Experity Teleradiology, establishing first renewal term through June 30, 2027, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter, for continued x-ray reading services, and take related actions

37. Approve agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $441,590 to provide the Worker-Center Systems Change program funded through the James Irvine Foundation’s Better Careers Public Sector Practice Change (PSPC) grant, and take related actions

34. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $718,735 generated by Health Centers charges for acupuncture treatment services in Fiscal Year 2026-27

35. Approve agreement with Hansine Fisher & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $448,000 for County Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and Targeted Case Management Consortium consultant services, and take related actions

36. Approve first amendment to agreement with Teleradiology Specialists, LLC DBA Experity Teleradiology, establishing first renewal term through June 30, 2027, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter, for continued x-ray reading services, and take related actions

37. Approve agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $441,590 to provide the Worker-Center Systems Change program funded through the James Irvine Foundation’s Better Careers Public Sector Practice Change (PSPC) grant, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

38. 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

39. Approve amendment to extend contract term through June 30, 2029, with Coastal Watershed Council, in the amount of $90,000 per fiscal year to provide Green Schools Education and Outreach

40. Approve first amendment to agreement with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group, increasing compensation by $64,933, for the Rancho Rio Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

41. Authorize grant application to the Federal Highway Administration Local Highway Safety Improvement Program in the amount of up to $1,798,732 for safety improvements on Empire Grade and countywide intersection improvements

42. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, the contract award for professional engineering services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

43. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Highland Way Post Mile 5.60 and 5.80 Storm Damage Repair Projects, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (005 & 006)

44. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Soquel San Jose Road Post Mile 5.55 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (004)

45. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Upper East Zayante Road Post Mile 1.18 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J9 (067)

46. Ratify agreement with Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the amount of $730,940 for the Robertson Street Signalization Project

38. 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

39. Approve amendment to extend contract term through June 30, 2029, with Coastal Watershed Council, in the amount of $90,000 per fiscal year to provide Green Schools Education and Outreach

40. Approve first amendment to agreement with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group, increasing compensation by $64,933, for the Rancho Rio Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

41. Authorize grant application to the Federal Highway Administration Local Highway Safety Improvement Program in the amount of up to $1,798,732 for safety improvements on Empire Grade and countywide intersection improvements

42. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, the contract award for professional engineering services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

43. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Highland Way Post Mile 5.60 and 5.80 Storm Damage Repair Projects, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (005 & 006)

44. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Soquel San Jose Road Post Mile 5.55 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (004)

45. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Upper East Zayante Road Post Mile 1.18 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J9 (067)

46. Ratify agreement with Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the amount of $730,940 for the Robertson Street Signalization Project

Written Correspondence Listing

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

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

Blaise Skelton – Childhood Advisory Council Christine Erskine – Parks and Recreation Commission Grace Stetson – Parks and Recreation Commission Kathy Lathrop – Childhood Advisory Council

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 14-46)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider report on the impacts of H.R. 1, federal budget reconciliation bill, and associated federal and State policy implementation, with a focus on healthcare due to Medi-Cal changes, and take related actions

8. Consider report and recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider the 2027 Growth Goal Report, find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider presentation on implementation of the County’s Artificial Intelligence Workplan 2026, and take related actions

7. Consider report on the impacts of H.R. 1, federal budget reconciliation bill, and associated federal and State policy implementation, with a focus on healthcare due to Medi-Cal changes, and take related actions

8. Consider report and recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

10. Hold public hearing to consider the 2027 Growth Goal Report, find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and take related actions

11. Consider presentation on implementation of the County’s Artificial Intelligence Workplan 2026, and take related actions

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

12. Consider presentation on Operational Area El Niño winter preparedness activities, and take related actions

12. Consider presentation on Operational Area El Niño winter preparedness activities, and take related actions

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 6, 2026

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

16. Adopt 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" (Approved in concept September 29, 2026)

17. Approve appointment of Stephanie Gomez as voting member representing the County Superintendent of Schools to the Treasury Oversight Commission for a term to expire on October 20, 2030

18. Adopt resolution cancelling revenue in the amount of $34,000, correcting a duplicate budget adjustment for the offshore oil-drilling coalition, and take related actions

20. Approve updates to the County Purchasing Policy Manual to reflect current laws, procurement procedures, and delegated purchasing authority

21. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $88,475 for security enhancements at the North County Government Center

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

23. Accept and file status report on staff’s efforts to develop a Responsible Construction and Wage Theft Ordinance, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 279-75 to create a new classification series of Assessor-Recorder Technician I and II, adopt revised salary schedule reflecting the new classifications, and take related actions

25. Approve appointment of Lorena Gonzalez to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of child care providers (category 2), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

26. Defer to on or before the first meeting in March 2027, a report back on the North Coast Transportation Project

27. Approve appointment of Kathy Lathrop to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of the community (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

28. Approve the 2027 meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for 2027-2028 budget hearings, with specific dates

29. Approve action to advance the County Executive Officer to the next step on the publicly posted salary schedule

30. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on July 29, 2026

31. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Scotts Valley Water District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on September 10, 2026

32. Approve final appointment of Ligaya Eligio to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative, for a term to expire October 20, 2028

14. Approval of Minutes Minutes of October 6, 2026

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

16. Adopt 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" (Approved in concept September 29, 2026)

17. Approve appointment of Stephanie Gomez as voting member representing the County Superintendent of Schools to the Treasury Oversight Commission for a term to expire on October 20, 2030

18. Adopt resolution cancelling revenue in the amount of $34,000, correcting a duplicate budget adjustment for the offshore oil-drilling coalition, and take related actions

20. Approve updates to the County Purchasing Policy Manual to reflect current laws, procurement procedures, and delegated purchasing authority

21. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $88,475 for security enhancements at the North County Government Center

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

23. Accept and file status report on staff’s efforts to develop a Responsible Construction and Wage Theft Ordinance, and take related actions

24. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 279-75 to create a new classification series of Assessor-Recorder Technician I and II, adopt revised salary schedule reflecting the new classifications, and take related actions

25. Approve appointment of Lorena Gonzalez to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of child care providers (category 2), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

26. Defer to on or before the first meeting in March 2027, a report back on the North Coast Transportation Project

27. Approve appointment of Kathy Lathrop to the Childhood Advisory Council, as a representative of the community (category 4), for a term to expire April 1, 2027

28. Approve the 2027 meeting schedule of the Board of Supervisors, including the schedule for 2027-2028 budget hearings, with specific dates

29. Approve action to advance the County Executive Officer to the next step on the publicly posted salary schedule

30. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on July 29, 2026

31. Approve amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Scotts Valley Water District, as approved by the District Board of Directors on September 10, 2026

32. Approve final appointment of Ligaya Eligio to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative, for a term to expire October 20, 2028

Public Safety & Justice

33. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 85-2003 designating the County of Santa Cruz as a Hybrid Entity for purposes of compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

33. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 85-2003 designating the County of Santa Cruz as a Hybrid Entity for purposes of compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Health & Human Services

34. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $718,735 generated by Health Centers charges for acupuncture treatment services in Fiscal Year 2026-27

35. Approve agreement with Hansine Fisher & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $448,000 for County Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and Targeted Case Management Consortium consultant services, and take related actions

36. Approve first amendment to agreement with Teleradiology Specialists, LLC DBA Experity Teleradiology, establishing first renewal term through June 30, 2027, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter, for continued x-ray reading services, and take related actions

37. Approve agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $441,590 to provide the Worker-Center Systems Change program funded through the James Irvine Foundation’s Better Careers Public Sector Practice Change (PSPC) grant, and take related actions

34. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $718,735 generated by Health Centers charges for acupuncture treatment services in Fiscal Year 2026-27

35. Approve agreement with Hansine Fisher & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $448,000 for County Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and Targeted Case Management Consortium consultant services, and take related actions

36. Approve first amendment to agreement with Teleradiology Specialists, LLC DBA Experity Teleradiology, establishing first renewal term through June 30, 2027, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter, for continued x-ray reading services, and take related actions

37. Approve agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County in the amount of $441,590 to provide the Worker-Center Systems Change program funded through the James Irvine Foundation’s Better Careers Public Sector Practice Change (PSPC) grant, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

38. 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

39. Approve amendment to extend contract term through June 30, 2029, with Coastal Watershed Council, in the amount of $90,000 per fiscal year to provide Green Schools Education and Outreach

40. Approve first amendment to agreement with Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group, increasing compensation by $64,933, for the Rancho Rio Bridge Replacement Project, and take related actions

41. Authorize grant application to the Federal Highway Administration Local Highway Safety Improvement Program in the amount of up to $1,798,732 for safety improvements on Empire Grade and countywide intersection improvements

42. Defer to on or before November 17, 2026, the contract award for professional engineering services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project

43. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Highland Way Post Mile 5.60 and 5.80 Storm Damage Repair Projects, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (005 & 006)

44. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Soquel San Jose Road Post Mile 5.55 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J2 (004)

45. Defer to on or before April 2027, ratification of contract award for the Upper East Zayante Road Post Mile 1.18 Storm Damage Repair Project, Federal Project No. ER-15J9 (067)