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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 11-29)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.70 to the Santa Cruz County Code Concerning Funding for Safe and Resilient Roads”, and take related actions

8. Consider final subcommittee recommendations on local worker and resident preferences in affordable housing, and take related actions

9. Consider banning immigration detention facilities in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08 of the Santa Cruz County Code” to lower the speed limit on a portion of East Cliff Drive, and take related actions

7. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.70 to the Santa Cruz County Code Concerning Funding for Safe and Resilient Roads”, and take related actions

8. Consider final subcommittee recommendations on local worker and resident preferences in affordable housing, and take related actions

9. Consider banning immigration detention facilities in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08 of the Santa Cruz County Code” to lower the speed limit on a portion of East Cliff Drive, and take related actions

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

11. Approval of Minutes Minutes of November 10, 2026

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

13. Accept and file the Quarterly Financial Update for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026-27

14. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000 from General Fund Contingencies to CORE Investments to support the Elderday program, and take related actions

15. Approve terms and conditions of easement acquisition contracts for the Highway 1 Bus-on-Shoulder Segment 3 and Rail Trail Segment 12 Project, and take related actions

16. 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

17. Accept and file status update on implementation of the Project Labor Agreement pilot program, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to effectuate changes for the Unrepresented Group, and take related actions

19. Approve three-year agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp., in the amount of $222,899.20 for Microsoft software support services, and take related actions

20. Accept and file update on Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment and California Advanced Services Fund broadband expansion activities within Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

21. Defer to on or before December 8, 2026, a report back on the final recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

22. Adopt resolution appointing members to special districts in lieu of election

11. Approval of Minutes Minutes of November 10, 2026

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

13. Accept and file the Quarterly Financial Update for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026-27

14. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000 from General Fund Contingencies to CORE Investments to support the Elderday program, and take related actions

15. Approve terms and conditions of easement acquisition contracts for the Highway 1 Bus-on-Shoulder Segment 3 and Rail Trail Segment 12 Project, and take related actions

16. 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

17. Accept and file status update on implementation of the Project Labor Agreement pilot program, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to effectuate changes for the Unrepresented Group, and take related actions

19. Approve three-year agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp., in the amount of $222,899.20 for Microsoft software support services, and take related actions

20. Accept and file update on Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment and California Advanced Services Fund broadband expansion activities within Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

21. Defer to on or before December 8, 2026, a report back on the final recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

22. Adopt resolution appointing members to special districts in lieu of election

Public Safety & Justice

Health & Human Services

23. Approve agreement with Family Services Agency of the Central Coast in the amount of $1,393,407 for mobile crisis response services with a retroactive start date of July 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Ratify second Memorandum of Understanding with Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD) in the amount of $719,358 for participation in State of California's Voluntary Rate Range Program, approve fourth amendment to loan agreement with PVHCD amending repayment schedule, and take related actions

25. Accept and file progress report on findings and recommendations regarding alternative indigent care service delivery models, and take related actions

23. Approve agreement with Family Services Agency of the Central Coast in the amount of $1,393,407 for mobile crisis response services with a retroactive start date of July 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Ratify second Memorandum of Understanding with Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD) in the amount of $719,358 for participation in State of California's Voluntary Rate Range Program, approve fourth amendment to loan agreement with PVHCD amending repayment schedule, and take related actions

25. Accept and file progress report on findings and recommendations regarding alternative indigent care service delivery models, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

26. Approve purchase of fixed asset in the amount of $150,000 for a backup power generator for Brommer Yard, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with Bowman & Williams in the amount of $296,012.07 for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project, and take related actions

28. Accept and file the Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26

29. Defer to on or before January 26, 2027, ratification of contract award for the Anna Jean Cummings Water Line Replacement Project

26. Approve purchase of fixed asset in the amount of $150,000 for a backup power generator for Brommer Yard, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with Bowman & Williams in the amount of $296,012.07 for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project, and take related actions

28. Accept and file the Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26

29. Defer to on or before January 26, 2027, ratification of contract award for the Anna Jean Cummings Water Line Replacement Project

Written Correspondence Listing

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

None

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

Jeff Griffith-Jones – Parks and Recreation Commission Alexander Murchison – Parks and Recreation Commission Laura Garnette – Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission Josephine Pearl McGinty – Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission

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 honoring Santa Cruz County Veterans Appreciation Day b) Proclamation issued by Supervisor Martienz honoring 80 years of the Santa Cruz County Horseman’s Association at the Graham Hill Showgrounds c) Letter of Alexis Harrison regarding 2026 El Niño storm preparedness d) Letter of Alina Cruz of United Way Santa Cruz County sharing their 211 2026 Q3 report e) Letter of Alisa Hart regarding the closure of the State Park Drive offramp f) Letter of Allyson Brasuell expressing opposition to building development at 7th and Brommer g) Letter of Carol Bjorn expressing concerns about BESS h) Letter of Elaheh Saifnoorian regarding a public records act request appeal i) Letter of Eugene Hodges regarding a private legal matter j) Letter of Kevin Cerruti expressing objection to dump fee costs k) Letter of Richard Gallo regarding an article about mental health l) Letter of Sara Bennett regarding extreme weather shelter operating criteria m) Letter of Tina Andreatta regarding concerns about removal of train tracks

Adjournment

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

Scheduled Item -- 1:30 PM

Nov 17, 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 11-29)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.70 to the Santa Cruz County Code Concerning Funding for Safe and Resilient Roads”, and take related actions

8. Consider final subcommittee recommendations on local worker and resident preferences in affordable housing, and take related actions

9. Consider banning immigration detention facilities in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08 of the Santa Cruz County Code” to lower the speed limit on a portion of East Cliff Drive, and take related actions

7. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.70 to the Santa Cruz County Code Concerning Funding for Safe and Resilient Roads”, and take related actions

8. Consider final subcommittee recommendations on local worker and resident preferences in affordable housing, and take related actions

9. Consider banning immigration detention facilities in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08 of the Santa Cruz County Code” to lower the speed limit on a portion of East Cliff Drive, and take related actions

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

11. Approval of Minutes Minutes of November 10, 2026

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

13. Accept and file the Quarterly Financial Update for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026-27

14. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000 from General Fund Contingencies to CORE Investments to support the Elderday program, and take related actions

15. Approve terms and conditions of easement acquisition contracts for the Highway 1 Bus-on-Shoulder Segment 3 and Rail Trail Segment 12 Project, and take related actions

16. 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

17. Accept and file status update on implementation of the Project Labor Agreement pilot program, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to effectuate changes for the Unrepresented Group, and take related actions

19. Approve three-year agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp., in the amount of $222,899.20 for Microsoft software support services, and take related actions

20. Accept and file update on Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment and California Advanced Services Fund broadband expansion activities within Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

21. Defer to on or before December 8, 2026, a report back on the final recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

22. Adopt resolution appointing members to special districts in lieu of election

11. Approval of Minutes Minutes of November 10, 2026

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

13. Accept and file the Quarterly Financial Update for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026-27

14. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000 from General Fund Contingencies to CORE Investments to support the Elderday program, and take related actions

15. Approve terms and conditions of easement acquisition contracts for the Highway 1 Bus-on-Shoulder Segment 3 and Rail Trail Segment 12 Project, and take related actions

16. 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

17. Accept and file status update on implementation of the Project Labor Agreement pilot program, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to effectuate changes for the Unrepresented Group, and take related actions

19. Approve three-year agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp., in the amount of $222,899.20 for Microsoft software support services, and take related actions

20. Accept and file update on Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment and California Advanced Services Fund broadband expansion activities within Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

21. Defer to on or before December 8, 2026, a report back on the final recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

22. Adopt resolution appointing members to special districts in lieu of election

Public Safety & Justice

Health & Human Services

23. Approve agreement with Family Services Agency of the Central Coast in the amount of $1,393,407 for mobile crisis response services with a retroactive start date of July 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Ratify second Memorandum of Understanding with Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD) in the amount of $719,358 for participation in State of California's Voluntary Rate Range Program, approve fourth amendment to loan agreement with PVHCD amending repayment schedule, and take related actions

25. Accept and file progress report on findings and recommendations regarding alternative indigent care service delivery models, and take related actions

23. Approve agreement with Family Services Agency of the Central Coast in the amount of $1,393,407 for mobile crisis response services with a retroactive start date of July 1, 2026, and take related actions

24. Ratify second Memorandum of Understanding with Pajaro Valley Health Care District (PVHCD) in the amount of $719,358 for participation in State of California's Voluntary Rate Range Program, approve fourth amendment to loan agreement with PVHCD amending repayment schedule, and take related actions

25. Accept and file progress report on findings and recommendations regarding alternative indigent care service delivery models, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

26. Approve purchase of fixed asset in the amount of $150,000 for a backup power generator for Brommer Yard, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with Bowman & Williams in the amount of $296,012.07 for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project, and take related actions

28. Accept and file the Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26

29. Defer to on or before January 26, 2027, ratification of contract award for the Anna Jean Cummings Water Line Replacement Project

26. Approve purchase of fixed asset in the amount of $150,000 for a backup power generator for Brommer Yard, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with Bowman & Williams in the amount of $296,012.07 for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project, and take related actions

28. Accept and file the Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26

29. Defer to on or before January 26, 2027, ratification of contract award for the Anna Jean Cummings Water Line Replacement Project

Written Correspondence Listing

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

None

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

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

Adjournment

Scheduled Item -- 10:45 AM

Scheduled Item -- 1:30 PM

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 11-29)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.70 to the Santa Cruz County Code Concerning Funding for Safe and Resilient Roads”, and take related actions

8. Consider final subcommittee recommendations on local worker and resident preferences in affordable housing, and take related actions

9. Consider banning immigration detention facilities in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08 of the Santa Cruz County Code” to lower the speed limit on a portion of East Cliff Drive, and take related actions

7. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.70 to the Santa Cruz County Code Concerning Funding for Safe and Resilient Roads”, and take related actions

8. Consider final subcommittee recommendations on local worker and resident preferences in affordable housing, and take related actions

9. Consider banning immigration detention facilities in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08 of the Santa Cruz County Code” to lower the speed limit on a portion of East Cliff Drive, and take related actions

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

11. Approval of Minutes Minutes of November 10, 2026

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

13. Accept and file the Quarterly Financial Update for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026-27

14. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000 from General Fund Contingencies to CORE Investments to support the Elderday program, and take related actions

15. Approve terms and conditions of easement acquisition contracts for the Highway 1 Bus-on-Shoulder Segment 3 and Rail Trail Segment 12 Project, and take related actions

16. 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

17. Accept and file status update on implementation of the Project Labor Agreement pilot program, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to effectuate changes for the Unrepresented Group, and take related actions

19. Approve three-year agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp., in the amount of $222,899.20 for Microsoft software support services, and take related actions

20. Accept and file update on Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment and California Advanced Services Fund broadband expansion activities within Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

21. Defer to on or before December 8, 2026, a report back on the final recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

22. Adopt resolution appointing members to special districts in lieu of election

11. Approval of Minutes Minutes of November 10, 2026

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

13. Accept and file the Quarterly Financial Update for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026-27

14. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000 from General Fund Contingencies to CORE Investments to support the Elderday program, and take related actions

15. Approve terms and conditions of easement acquisition contracts for the Highway 1 Bus-on-Shoulder Segment 3 and Rail Trail Segment 12 Project, and take related actions

16. 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

17. Accept and file status update on implementation of the Project Labor Agreement pilot program, and take related actions

18. Adopt resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 to effectuate changes for the Unrepresented Group, and take related actions

19. Approve three-year agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp., in the amount of $222,899.20 for Microsoft software support services, and take related actions

20. Accept and file update on Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment and California Advanced Services Fund broadband expansion activities within Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

21. Defer to on or before December 8, 2026, a report back on the final recommendations of the Severe Weather Shelter Response Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and take related actions

22. Adopt resolution appointing members to special districts in lieu of election

Health & Human Services

23. Approve agreement with Family Services Agency of the Central Coast in the amount of $1,393,407 for mobile crisis response services with a retroactive start date of July 1, 2026, and take related actions

25. Accept and file progress report on findings and recommendations regarding alternative indigent care service delivery models, and take related actions

23. Approve agreement with Family Services Agency of the Central Coast in the amount of $1,393,407 for mobile crisis response services with a retroactive start date of July 1, 2026, and take related actions

25. Accept and file progress report on findings and recommendations regarding alternative indigent care service delivery models, and take related actions

Land Use & Community Services

26. Approve purchase of fixed asset in the amount of $150,000 for a backup power generator for Brommer Yard, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with Bowman & Williams in the amount of $296,012.07 for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project, and take related actions

28. Accept and file the Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26

29. Defer to on or before January 26, 2027, ratification of contract award for the Anna Jean Cummings Water Line Replacement Project

26. Approve purchase of fixed asset in the amount of $150,000 for a backup power generator for Brommer Yard, and take related actions

27. Approve agreement with Bowman & Williams in the amount of $296,012.07 for Professional Engineering Services for the Shark Fin Cove Beach Access Parking Lot Improvement Project, and take related actions

28. Accept and file the Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26

29. Defer to on or before January 26, 2027, ratification of contract award for the Anna Jean Cummings Water Line Replacement Project

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):

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

Nov 17, 2026 Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

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 11-29)

REGULAR AGENDA

7. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.70 to the Santa Cruz County Code Concerning Funding for Safe and Resilient Roads”, and take related actions

8. Consider final subcommittee recommendations on local worker and resident preferences in affordable housing, and take related actions

9. Consider banning immigration detention facilities in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08 of the Santa Cruz County Code” to lower the speed limit on a portion of East Cliff Drive, and take related actions

7. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.70 to the Santa Cruz County Code Concerning Funding for Safe and Resilient Roads”, and take related actions

8. Consider final subcommittee recommendations on local worker and resident preferences in affordable housing, and take related actions

9. Consider banning immigration detention facilities in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, and take related actions

10. Consider approving in concept “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08 of the Santa Cruz County Code” to lower the speed limit on a portion of East Cliff Drive, and take related actions

CONSENT AGENDA

General Government

11. Approval of Minutes Minutes of November 10, 2026