Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM North County Government Center, Board Chambers 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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What's on the agenda
The Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday morning for its regular session. A number of items on the calendar directly affect housing, land use, and county finances in AD-28's Santa Cruz County communities.
Housing fees and inclusionary housing requirements. The Board will receive reports on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies and the Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study, and will direct staff on next steps for implementing Housing Element Programs H-3H and H-3J. These studies set the framework for what the County can charge new development and what it can require of builders.
Short-term borrowing. The Board will consider a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of 2026-27 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not to exceed $55 million.
Coastal land use and habitat. A public hearing is scheduled on the Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan, including a Riparian Exception, Biotic Approval, and a CEQA Notice of Exemption.
Supervisor pay. Item 12 asks whether the Board should amend County Code Section 2.02.060 to end the practice of tying Supervisor salaries to Superior Court judges' salaries.
County code and ordinance changes. The Board will consider approving in concept an ordinance amending Chapter 5.48 of the County Code to align with changes in state law, and a second ordinance updating automobile liability insurance requirements for the County.
How to be heard
In person: Public comment is taken near the start of the meeting. Speakers are limited to two minutes and may speak once.
In writing: Comments emailed to BoardOfSupervisors@santacruzcountyca.gov must arrive by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting to be included with agenda materials. Include the agenda item number.
Online: Use the "Add Comment" tool on the Board's meeting portal.
Consent items can only be pulled for discussion by a Board member, if you want an item pulled, contact your Supervisor's office before the meeting starts