Santa Cruz County, CA

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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss federal budget reconciliation impacts on Medi-Cal and consider an ordinance for microenterprise home kitchen operations. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2027 Growth Goal Report and a presentation on the 2026 AI Work Plan.

• Public hearing for the 2027 Growth Goal Report
• Proposed ordinance to allow microenterprise home kitchen operations
• Contract with Hansine Fisher & Associates, Inc. for $448,000
• Agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County for $441,590
• Closed session regarding the sale of 1203 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Board will consider amendments to Local Rule 16 of its Rules of Procedure. The meeting includes hearings for new, continued, and postponed property assessment applications, as well as validity hearings for specific parcels.

• Proposed amendments to Local Rule 16 of the Board Local Rules of Procedure
• Application 011-25 for 1130 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
• Applications 152-24 and 153-24 for properties in Scotts Valley
• Validity hearings for Southwest Truck Service regarding 15 Pine Street and 275 Pine Street, Watsonville
• Withdrawals for applications including 375 Industrial Road, Watsonville and 371 6th Avenue, Santa Cruz

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with a regular agenda covering a study session on homelessness, a presentation on the General Assistance program, and a progress report on the "Streamline Santa Cruz County" project. A closed session is scheduled for a public employee performance evaluation of the County Executive Officer. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, claims, and a contract amendment with Bogard Construction.

• Consent item 18: third amendment to contract with Bogard Construction, increasing compensation by $286,005, for Juvenile Hall Multi-Use Recreation Facility and Renovation and Upgrades projects
• Consent item 25: authorize grant application to Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants Program for up to $350,000 for the Santa Cruz County Mobility Hub and Transit-Oriented Development Strategic Plan
• Consent item 21: direct staff to submit written comments opposing proposed placement of Michael Cheek at 25237 Terrace Grove, Los Gatos, CA 95033
• Consent item 15: adopt resolution for zero-property tax exchange for LAFCO application DA 26-11, 871 Green Valley Road Parcel Annexation to the Freedom County Sanitation District
• Regular item 7: study session on addressing homelessness in Santa Cruz County (Human Services Department)

The Board of Supervisors approved a centralized flexible housing subsidy pool and $1.38 million in budget transfers to address homelessness. Supervisors also passed reforms to the General Assistance program, including a three-month benefit limit for non-disabled adults and grant level adjustments. Additionally, the Board authorized a new request for proposals for indigent defense services.

• Approved $1.38M in budget transfers for housing subsidy pool (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 208-2026 accepting $413,514 in HUD grant revenue (5-0)
• Approved General Assistance program policy and regulatory changes (4-1)
• Authorized RFP for First Tier Conflict Indigent Defense Services (5-0)
• Approved $286,005 contract increase for Bogard Construction (5-0)
• Authorized $350,000 grant application for transit-oriented development (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 210-2026 establishing 'Santa Cruz County Cleanup Day' (5-0)

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 Special Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 Board of Directors meets in a special session on October 6, 2026, primarily to hold a closed personnel and litigation session. The closed session covers ten existing lawsuits, including cases filed against the County of Santa Cruz and the State of California in Monterey and Santa Cruz County Superior Courts. The only public items are procedural: call to order, agenda changes, and a public comment period. Any reportable action from the closed session will be announced by counsel afterward.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) on ten existing lawsuits, including Corrales, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al. (Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 23CV03022)
• Additional Santa Cruz County cases: Shikuma, et al. v. Santa Cruz County, et al. (24CV00101) and Hassan Ayyad, et al. v. State of California et al. (25CV04124)
• Monterey County Superior Court cases listed include Mario Gonzalez, et al. v. State of California, et al. (23CV004194) and Willoughby Farms, Inc. v. County of Monterey, et al. (24CV000904)
• Public comment period: up to 2 minutes per speaker, normally capped at 30 minutes total
• Meeting held in person at 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, with virtual attendance via Zoom or phone

The Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 Board convened for a brief special meeting on October 6, 2026. The Board held a closed session with legal counsel to discuss several existing court cases. Legal counsel reported no reportable actions resulting from the session, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session on multiple existing litigation cases; no reportable action taken

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to consider approving an Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and allocating County property tax increment to it. The Board will also hear a supplemental report on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget and General Fund outlook, and consider a draft ordinance adding Chapter 8.51 to the County Code adopting principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. A large consent agenda covers budget resolutions, tax rates, and health and housing service contracts. Closed session includes two workers' compensation litigation matters and a performance evaluation of the Public Defender.

• Resolution approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and allocation of County property tax increment
• Supplemental report on the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget and General Fund outlook
• Ordinance adding Chapter 8.51 to the County Code adopting principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (in concept)
• Consent item 34: agreements with Encompass Community Services totaling $7,047,176 for mental health services and $10,666,495 for substance use disorder services
• Consent item 27: $499,576.25 five-year VMware software subscription with CDW Government LLC

The Board of Supervisors approved the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Scotts Valley Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. Supervisors also accepted a supplemental report on the FY 2026-27 budget, which included significant appropriations for radio system financing and human services programs. Additionally, the Board approved an ordinance in concept regarding anti-discrimination principles and authorized a contract for code amendment services.

• Approved Scotts Valley EIFD Infrastructure Financing Plan (5-0)
• Appropriated $34.9M for radio system and social services (5-0)
• Approved in concept ordinance on anti-discrimination principles (5-0)
• Approved $199,955 contract with BKF Engineers for code amendments (4-0)
• Approved $17.7M in mental health and substance use service contracts (5-0)
• Opposed Proposition 44 (5-0)
• Approved $523,328 contract for swim center waterslide expansion (5-0)
• Accepted 2025 Crop Report (5-0)

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 holds a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:45 AM at 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, with Zoom and phone access. The published agenda consists of procedural items: call to order and roll call, consideration of additions and deletions to the agenda, and a public comment period. The only substantive item listed is a closed session to confer with legal counsel about initiating one anticipated litigation case under California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4); any reportable action will be announced after the closed session. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on initiating one case of anticipated litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
• Public comment period, with speakers limited to two minutes each and the period normally capped at 30 minutes
• Consideration of additions and deletions to the consent and regular agendas
• Meeting held at 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, and accessible via Zoom (Webinar ID: 160 123 6676)
• Spanish translation available by advance arrangement with the Clerk of the Board at (831) 454-2323

Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to receive the 2026 State of the County address. The agenda lists only introductory items and the presentation; no ordinances, contracts, or other decisions are scheduled. The public may attend in person at 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, or virtually via Zoom or telephone, and may address the Board on the special meeting topic.

• Presentation on the 2026 State of the County
• Special meeting only; no other substantive agenda items listed
• Public comment opportunity on the special meeting topic
• Next regular Board meeting: 9:00 AM Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on September 29, 2026, at which all five supervisors are recorded as absent and no members present. The only agenda item was a presentation on the 2026 State of the County, which the minutes record as received. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded; the meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM.

• Received a presentation on the 2026 State of the County (no vote recorded)
• No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials recorded

Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency - Oversight Board Meeting - Cancelled

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key decisions include whether to end local primacy for small water systems, a study session on conflict criminal defense, and action on the METRO Initiative petition. The board will also hold a public hearing on a planned unit development and consider directing staff to draft a ballot measure regulating AI data centers.

• Consider ending Local Primacy Agency for small water systems, returning primacy to State Water Resources Control Board
• Conduct study session on conflict criminal defense and process for conflict representation starting July 1, 2027
• Consider accepting report on METRO Initiative petition sufficiency and select option per Elections Code Section 9118
• Public hearing on Planned Unit Development Application No. 251276 (APNs 025-032-33, 025-032-34, 025-032-35) with Negative Declaration
• Consider directing staff to draft ballot measure to regulate AI data centers and high-intensity computing facilities

The Board approved ending the Local Primacy Agency operated by Environmental Health and returning primacy for qualifying small water systems to the State Water Resources Control Board (4-1). The Board also approved a study session on conflict criminal defense, authorized a Request for Proposals for First-Tier Conflict Defense Representation Services, and directed staff to return with a model recommendation by December 15, 2026. A proposed ballot measure to regulate AI data centers failed (0-3). The consent agenda was approved 5-0.

• Approved ending Local Primacy Agency for small water systems, returning oversight to state (4-1)
• Authorized release of RFP for First-Tier Conflict Defense Representation Services
• Directed staff to return with conflict defense model recommendation by Dec 15, 2026
• Accepted METRO Initiative petition certification and directed staff to prepare election resolution
• Approved in concept Planned Unit Development and Tentative Subdivision Map (Tract 1625) for Application No. 251276 (5-0)
• Failed to direct staff to draft AI data center ballot measure (0-3)
• Approved consent agenda items 13-50 (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board Meeting

The Board will hear several applications regarding property assessment appeals. The meeting includes a review of local rules of procedure and a report on the 3-member panel update.

• Amendments to Local Rules of Procedure
• Application 240-24, 241-24, and 242-24 for 945 Columbus Drive, Capitola
• Application 246-24 for 23665 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
• Application 238-24 for 20 Ryans Way, Santa Cruz
• Consent agenda stipulations for properties in Watsonville, Aptos, and Santa Cruz

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a hearing on a $6 million bond for Santa Cruz Montessori School, consideration of a new Business Registration Program for unincorporated areas, and selection of projects for $934,000 in Measure Q funds. The board will also review reports on streamlining building permits and CZU rebuild improvements, and discuss ADU programs and board compensation. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations and a performance evaluation.

• Hearing on $6,000,000 bond issuance for Santa Cruz Montessori School
• Consideration of Business Registration Program for unincorporated area
• Project selection for $934,000 Measure Q funding for FY 2026-27
• Resolution to extend CZU Rebuild Directive for four additional years
• Approve $9,158,130 agreement for Medi-Cal managed care rate increases

The Board of Supervisors approved several fiscal and administrative actions, including project selections for Measure Q funding and a four-year extension to the CZU Rebuild Directive. The Board also directed staff to develop a new Business Registration Program for unincorporated areas.

• Approved $934,000 in County Measure Q funding allocations for FY 2026-27
• Extended CZU Rebuild Directive for four years until August 25, 2030
• Authorized request for an Executive Order to protect central coast communities
• Approved $6M bond issuance authorization for Santa Cruz Montessori School renovations
• Directed staff to develop a Business Registration Program for unincorporated areas
• Deferred consideration of Board of Supervisors' compensation to January 2027
• Approved appointment of Jessie Bristow to the Planning Commission
• Approved appointment of Connie Moreno-Peraza to the First 5 Commission

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 Regular Meeting - Cancelled

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 - Special Meeting

The Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to consider two items related to the Castle Mobile Estates Culvert Rehabilitation Project: approving Change Order No. 2 for $300,000 and revising the contingency amount, and ratifying a contract with National Plant Services for $1,010,443.35. Public comment will be allowed on these topics.

• Approve Change Order No. 2 ($300,000) for Castle Mobile Estates Culvert Rehabilitation Project
• Revise contingency amount for the culvert project
• Ratify contract with National Plant Services ($1,010,443.35) for the same project

City Selection Committee Meeting - Cancelled

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider issuing up to $55 million in 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, hold a public hearing on the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, and review housing impact fee and inclusionary housing studies. The board will also consider several ordinances, including aligning county code with state law and updating automobile liability insurance requirements. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation and labor negotiations with law enforcement units.

• Issue up to $55,000,000 in 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
• Public hearing on Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan
• Review Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies and Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study
• Approve in concept ordinance amending Chapter 5.48 to align with state law
• Approve in concept ordinance updating automobile liability insurance requirements

The Board of Supervisors approved issuing up to $55 million in 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (5-0) and adopted the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan with a five-year riparian exception and biotic approval (5-0). On housing, a motion to adopt specific impact fees and a 15% inclusionary rate failed (3-2), but a substitute motion passed (3-2) directing staff to consider reducing or eliminating fees and inclusionary rates, while maintaining the 15% requirement for for-sale housing and returning with revisions by March 2027. The board also approved in concept two ordinance amendments (5-0) and directed staff to return with a salary recommendation for Board salaries (3-2).

• Approved $55M Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes issuance (5-0)
• Adopted Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan with 5-year riparian exception and biotic approval (5-0)
• Failed motion to adopt fee option B and 15% inclusionary rate (3-2)
• Approved substitute motion to consider reducing/eliminating inclusionary rates and impact fees, keep 15% for for-sale (3-2)
• Approved in concept ordinance aligning Chapter 5.48 with state law (5-0)
• Approved in concept ordinance updating auto liability insurance requirements (5-0)
• Directed HR to return with updated salary recommendation for Board salaries (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, grants, and appointments (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider declaring a state of fiscal distress and adopting an urgency ordinance to address it. They will discuss calling for a special election on November 3, 2026, to increase the retail transactions and use tax by one-half cent for five years.

• Resolution declaring a state of fiscal distress
• Urgency Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.22 of the Santa Cruz County Code
• Proposed one-half cent sales tax increase for five years
• Special election call for November 3, 2026

The Board of Supervisors declared a state of fiscal distress and approved a measure to increase the retail transactions and use tax by one-half cent for five years. A special election for this measure is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

• Adopted resolution 162-2026 declaring a state of fiscal distress (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5518 to establish a temporary supplemental one-half cent transactions and use tax (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 163-2026 calling for a special election on November 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 164-2026 establishing budget priorities contingent on sales tax approval (5-0)
• Directed Clerk of the Board to submit election resolution by August 7, 2026 (5-0)
• Directed Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector and County Counsel to prepare fiscal impact statement by August 13, 2026 (5-0)

Assessment Appeals Board - Organizational Meeting

The Assessment Appeals Board will approve the minutes from its February and March 2026 meetings. It will elect officers for the board and set the meeting dates for the 2027 calendar year. The board will consider amendments to its local rules of procedure and hear the Assessor's Report. Several pending property tax assessment applications will be presented for decision.

• Approval of minutes of February 12, 2026 and March 12, 2026
• Selection of officers for the Assessment Appeals Board
• Adoption of meeting dates for the 2027 calendar year
• Consideration of amendments to the board's Local Rules of Procedure
• Application 238-24 for 20 Ryans Way, Santa Cruz

The Board appointed Wendy Strimling as chair and Eric Herrick as vice chair. Members approved the 2027 hearing calendar and amendments to Local Rules of Procedure 6, 7, and 10. The Board also processed several application continuations, stipulations, and withdrawals.

• Selected Wendy Strimling as chair and Eric Herrick as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved 2027 hearing calendar meeting dates (3-0)
• Approved amendments to Local Rules of Procedure 6, 7, and 10 (3-0)
• Approved continuation for application 238-24 (3-0)
• Approved stipulation for application 075-24 (3-0)
• Approved withdrawal requests for applications 071-24 through 210-25 (3-0)
• Approved February 12, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (3-0)

Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency - Oversight Board Special Meeting

The Oversight Board will meet to consider a resolution approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement. The agreement concerns the disposition of approximately 3.5 acres of real property to Brommer Street Housing, L.P.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 855, 901, and 905 7th Avenue (APN Nos. 026-261-13, 026-261-16, and 026-261-17)

Library Financing Authority - Special Meeting

The Library Financing Authority will approve the minutes from its regular meeting on January 28, 2026. It will consider a revised revenue estimate for FY 2025‑26 and a final revenue estimate for FY 2026‑27, and will vote on the proposed FY 2026‑27 budget. The board will also receive the attorney’s report and review a written correspondence listing that includes a CDTFA letter dated May 26, 2026.

• Approve minutes from the January 28, 2026 regular meeting
• Consider revised FY 2025‑26 revenue estimate and final FY 2026‑27 revenue estimate
• Consider approving the FY 2026‑27 proposed budget for the Library Financing Authority
• Receive report of the Authority’s attorney
• Review written correspondence listing (CDTFA Letter, May 26, 2026)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

This meeting includes decisions on adopting the final County Strategic Plan 2026-2032, approving the proposed 2026-27 budget for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services, and considering revenue options for pavement management on county roads. Public hearings will be held on benefit assessments and service charges for several sanitation, solid waste, and fire protection areas, as well as certification of vote results for two county service area assessments. The board will also consider ordinances amending county code sections including zoning, accessory dwelling units, and action sports facilities. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations and existing litigation.

• Adopt final County Strategic Plan 2026-2032
• Approve proposed 2026-27 budget for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services
• Consider revenue options for pavement management on county-maintained roads
• Hold public hearing on updated charges for Recycling and Solid Waste Services at Buena Vista Landfill for FY2026-27 through 2030-31
• Adopt ordinance amending code chapters and zoning map for multiple parcels to streamline provisions and ensure compliance with state and federal law

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2026-27 budget for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services, including several funding restorations. They also adopted the County Strategic Plan 2026–2032 and multiple service area assessment resolutions.

• Paused processing of Draft ESS Combining District Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services budget (5-0)
• Approved County Strategic Plan 2026–2032 (5-0)
• Approved Measure D 5-Year Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 138-2026 for CSA 7 Zone 2 - Boulder Creek assessment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 139-2026 for Buena Vista Landfill infrastructure charges (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 140-2026 for CSA 13A, Oak Flat Road assessment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 141-2026 for CSA 36, Forest Glen's Norman Zone F assessment (5-0)

Library Financing Authority Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Library Financing Authority will consider approving a revised revenue estimate for FY 2025-26 and a final revenue estimate for FY 2026-27, along with the proposed budget for FY 2026-27. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a report from the attorney, and written correspondence.

• Consider approving revised revenue estimate for FY 2025-26 and final revenue estimate for FY 2026-27
• Consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget for the Library Financing Authority
• Report of Attorney For The Authority
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2026 meeting
• Written correspondence listing including CDTFA letter May 26, 2026

The meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of Supervisors - Last Day Budget Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider and vote on several budget items, including the Public Defender and Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services budgets for FY 2026-27. A public hearing will be held to adopt a resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27. The board will also review a report on MediCruz utilization trends and approve the overall County budget with last‑day and realignment actions. Additional routine items on the consent agenda will be approved by a single roll‑call vote.

• Approve the Proposed 2026-27 budget for the Public Defender (Agenda Item 7)
• Approve the Proposed 2026-27 budget for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services (Agenda Item 8)
• Hold public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27 (Agenda Item 10)
• Approve the County of Santa Cruz Proposed 2026-27 budget with last‑day adjustments and 2025-26 realignments (Agenda Item 11)
• Authorize grant agreements for a volunteer litter abatement program (Agenda Item 16)

The Board approved the 2026‑27 budget for the Public Defender, including $3.56 M for conflict services and several cost‑saving measures. It deferred the Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services budget to June 30 and directed staff to preserve museum and arts funding. The Health Services Agency report on MediCruz was accepted and the agency was tasked with further study. The Board also adopted the FY 2026‑27 Unified Fee Schedule amendment and approved the overall county budget with disaster‑revenue transfers and specific Measure K and Q allocations.

• Approved Public Defender 2026‑27 budget, including $3,561,987 for conflict services (4‑1)
• Failed substitute motion to cut Page & Dudley contract by 15% (4‑1)
• Deferred Parks, Open Space & Cultural Services budget; staff to return with proposal (5‑0)
• Accepted MediCruz utilization report and directed further evaluation (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution 157‑2026 amending the FY 2026‑27 Unified Fee Schedule (5‑0)
• Approved overall 2026‑27 County budget with disaster revenue transfer and fund reallocations (5‑0)
• Authorized $100,000 Measure K and $90,000 Measure Q allocations for green‑waste and recovery programs (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting

The Board of Supervisors continues its budget deliberations, considering approval of the proposed 2026-27 budgets for the Probation Department, Sheriff-Coroner, Parks/Open Space/Cultural Services, Measure Q, Capital Projects, and Community Development & Infrastructure. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural items. The next budget meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026.

• Approval of proposed 2026-27 budget for Probation Department
• Approval of proposed 2026-27 budget for Sheriff-Coroner
• Approval of proposed 2026-27 budgets for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services, Measure Q, Capital Projects, and Community Development & Infrastructure

The Board of Supervisors approved proposed budgets for the Probation Department, Sheriff-Coroner, Measure Q, Capital Projects, and Community Development and Infrastructure. Staff were directed to develop an alternative budget proposal for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services for consideration on June 24th.

• Approved Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Probation Department (5-0)
• Approved Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Sheriff-Coroner (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop alternative budget proposal for Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services (5-0)
• Approved Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Measure Q (5-0)
• Approved Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Capital Projects (5-0)
• Approved Proposed FY2026-27 Budget for Community Development and Infrastructure (4-1)

Board of Supervisors - Budget Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider and approve the proposed 2026-27 budgets for numerous county departments, including Health Services, Human Services, and the Public Defender. The county executive officer will present a budget overview. Public comment will be taken on consent and regular agenda items.

• Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Health Services Agency (Regular Agenda Item 7)
• Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Human Services Department (Regular Agenda Item 8)
• Proposed 2026-27 Budget for Public Defender (Regular Agenda Item 9)
• Consent agenda includes budgets for Assessor-Recorder, County Executive Office, Sheriff? (Items 10-38)
• County Executive Officer Budget Overview (Item 4)

The Board approved the 2026‑27 budget for the Health Services Agency by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the 2026‑27 budget for the Human Services Department, also 5‑0. The budget for the Collective of Results and Evidence‑based (CORE) Investments was approved 4‑1, with one supervisor dissenting. After three failed motions on the Public Defender budget, the Board approved a directive to keep the Page & Dudley alternate defense contract in place and to return with a plan to cover a $1.1 million gap, passing 3‑2.

• Approved 2026‑27 Health Services Agency budget (5‑0)
• Approved 2026‑27 Human Services Department budget (5‑0)
• Approved 2026‑27 CORE Investments budget (4‑1)
• Directed staff to develop a unified farmer’s market fee schedule (5‑0)
• Approved directive to maintain Page & Dudley contract and seek $1.1 M funding solution (3‑2)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including a public hearing on Coastal Commission changes to the Local Coastal Program, several ordinance amendments affecting zoning and accessory dwelling units, and a resolution to place an oil and gas, deep‑sea mining ballot measure on the ballot. Additional agenda items cover service charge reports for wastewater and sanitation districts, a funding recommendation for the Measure Q grant program, and a closed‑session discussion of anticipated litigation. Routine consent agenda items such as minutes approval and financial reports will also be approved.

• Public hearing on California Coastal Commission modifications to the County’s Local Coastal Program (Batch B of the Housing Element Rezone Program).
• Consideration of ordinance amendments to multiple code chapters and zoning map changes for parcels APN 026-091-54, 026-261-17, 029-071-13, 030-121-34, 042-151-23, 070-301-01, and 074-152-30.
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Code Chapters 13.10 and 13.20 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
• Resolution to place a ballot measure amending Chapter 16.55 (oil, gas and deep‑sea mining onshore support facilities) on the ballot.
• Funding recommendation for Measure Q Tier 1 and Tier 2 grant program for FY 2025‑26.

The Board of Supervisors approved multiple fiscal year service charge reports for wastewater, sanitation, and water services. Additionally, the Board approved several ordinances in concept regarding zoning updates, accessory dwelling units, and action sports facilities.

• Approved Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan 2026-2029 (5-0)
• Confirmed FY 2026-27 assessment reports for CSA 12 Wastewater Management (5-0)
• Accepted California Coastal Commission modifications to the Local Coastal Program (5-0)
• Approved in concept ordinance amending County Code and Zoning Map (5-0)
• Approved in concept ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (5-0)
• Approved in concept ordinance regarding use of Action Sports Facilities (5-0)
• Confirmed FY 2026-27 benefit assessment reports for Sanitation CSAs 2, 5, 10, and 20 (5-0)
• Confirmed FY 2026-27 sewer service charge report for CSA 7 - Zone 1 Boulder Creek (5-0)

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 Regular Meeting

The Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 5 board will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operations and Expansion Construction Budgets. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from September 30, 2025, and an extension for an on-call environmental consulting services list.

• Approval of September 30, 2025 minutes
• Extension for on-call environmental consulting services
• Consideration of FY 2026-27 Operations Budget
• Consideration of FY 2026-27 Expansion Construction Budget

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will decide on the new County Strategic Plan spanning 2026–2032, hear the second report from the ad hoc S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee, and hold a public hearing on benefit assessment rates for several county service areas and mosquito/vector control. Consent items include a $12.15 million budget appropriation transfer and a $3.97 million health data sharing agreement.

• Consider the proposed County Strategic Plan 2026–2032 (Item 13)
• Second report and recommendations from the S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee (Item 8)
• Public hearing to confirm FY 2026-27 benefit assessment rates for CSA 53, CSA 53 North, CSA 53 South, and countywide Mosquito and Vector Control (Item 10)
• Approve $12,152,666 in budget appropriations and $7,975,030 in unanticipated revenue for various departments (Consent Item 21)
• Approve $3,969,866 agreement with Manifest MedEx for a countywide health data sharing system (Consent Item 22)

The Board approved several departmental reports and resolutions including a new Safety Action Plan and mosquito control assessments. Staff were directed to begin work on a North Coast transportation project proposal and a revised County Strategic Plan.

• Approved S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee report and law enforcement transparency resolution (5-0)
• Directed staff to develop a North Coast transportation project and financing plan (5-0)
• Adopted resolution confirming 2026-27 mosquito and vector control assessments (5-0)
• Adopted Santa Cruz County Safety Action Plan (Resolution 117-2026)
• Directed staff to gather feedback on the proposed County Strategic Plan 2026–2032 (5-0)
• Presented awards to Santa Cruz County Fire Department Firefighters of the Year
• Approved transfer of $12,152,666 in appropriations for various departments (5-0)
• Approved $3,969,866 agreement with Manifest MedEx for health data sharing (5-0)

Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency - Oversight Board Meeting - CANCELLED

Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 Regular Meeting

The Zone 7 board will hold a public hearing on proposed assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and consider the FY 2026-27 proposed budget. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 6, 2025 and March 24, 2026, as well as public comment.

• Public hearing on Zone 7 assessment rates for FY 2026-27 to hear objections and protests
• Consideration and possible approval of the FY 2026-27 proposed budget for Zone 7
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2025 and March 24, 2026
• Oral communications (public comment) period

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold the first public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and continue it to June 10. They will also consider renewing the Sheriff's Military Equipment Use Policy based on the 2025 annual report, debate a Responsible Construction and Wage-Theft Ordinance, and hold a TEFRA hearing for $16 million in bonds for Park Haven Plaza. Multiple public hearings on sewer service charges for Boulder Creek and other County Service Areas are scheduled.

• Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget (County Executive Office)
• Renewal of Military Equipment Use Policy for Sheriff's Office, based on 2025 annual report (Ord. 5435)
• Potential adoption of a Responsible Construction and Wage-Theft Ordinance (Third District)
• Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing for $16,000,000 bond issuance for Park Haven Plaza
• Public hearings setting Fiscal Year 2026-27 sewer service charges for CSA 7 Zone 1 & Zone 2 (Boulder Creek) and other CSAs

The board accepted and filed the FY 2026‑27 County budget and continued the budget hearing schedule. It authorized a memorandum of understanding for veteran services and renewed the sheriff’s military equipment use policy. It approved a $16 million revenue bond issuance to finance the Park Haven Plaza multifamily housing project. It also adopted a policy on remote‑access disruptions for Brown Act meetings.

• Accepted FY 2026‑27 County budget; continued hearings – Approved [5 to 0]
• Authorized veteran services MOU – Approved [5 to 0]
• Renewed sheriff’s Military Equipment Use Policy and approved 2025 report – Approved [4 to 0]
• Directed staff to research wage‑theft ordinance – Failed [2 to 3]
• Approved $16 million revenue bond issuance for Park Haven Plaza – Approved [4 to 0]
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 sewer service charges for Boulder Creek Zone 1 – Approved [4 to 0]
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 sewer service charges for Boulder Creek Zone 2 – Approved [4 to 0]
• Adopted policy on remote‑access disruptions for Brown Act meetings – Approved [4 to 0]