HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
August 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
2160 41^st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010

1. Roll Call

HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:

Chairperson Providence Martinez Alaniz	4 year term expires, February 10, 2027
Vice Chairperson Annette Melendrez	4 year term  expires, September 29, 2027
Commissioner Carol Berg	4 year term expires, May 21, 2025
Commissioner Ligaya Eligio	2 year term expires, October 18, 2024
Commissioner Silvia Morales	4 year term expires, September 1, 2027
Commissioner Andy Schiffrin	4 year term expires, March 17, 2027
Commissioner Richard Schmale	2 year term expires, May 12, 2025

2. Consideration of Late Additions and Changes to the Agenda

3. Consent Agenda
   A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 25, 2025
   Motion to Approve
   B. Housing Authority Annual Agency Goals – Final Report
   Receive Report
   C. New Horizons Programs and Services FY 24/25 Report and FY 25/26 Recommendations
   Receive staff report on FY 24/25 activities and outcomes of the New Horizons Programs and Services; Motion to Approve recommended adjustments to FY 25/26 Programs and Services Plan.
   D. California Advanced Services (CASF) Broadband Public Housing Grant Award
   Receive Report
   E. Housing Authority Project Based Voucher Program – FY 2025 Quarter 4 Report 
   Receive Report
   F. Personnel Policies – Tuition Reimbursement Program
   Motion to Approve Revision to Personnel Policies to Establish Employee Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement Program
   G. Agency Share of Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Premiums for CY2026
   Motion to Approve Staff Recommendation for Changes to the Agency’s Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Contribution Levels Effective 1/1/2026

4. Oral Communications (All oral communications must be directed to an item not listed on this agenda and must be within the jurisdiction of the Board.  Presentations must not exceed three minutes in length.  The Board will not take action or respond immediately to any Oral Communication presented, but may choose to follow up at a later time or schedule item for a subsequent agenda.  The Board may limit the total amount of time allowed for oral communication).  Anyone addressing the Board of Commissioners is asked to complete a card and leave it with the Board secretary so that their names may be accurately recorded in the Minutes.

5. Unfinished Business

6.   New Business
   A. Request for Housing Authority Endorsement of the City of Santa Cruz Workforce Housing Affordability Act of 2025
   Motion to Approve Request to Endorse the Santa Cruz Workforce Housing Affordability At of 2025 (Measure C)
   B. Election of Officers
   Receive Report
   C. Financing for the purchase of 3501-3513 Portola Drive
   Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-08 and authorize the Executive Director to provide a loan of $6,730,000, which may be forgivable, to New Horizons for the purchase of 3501-3513 Portola Drive and enter into all documents necessary to effectuate the loan
   

7. Written Correspondence

8. Director’s Report

9. Reports from Board Members (Board members may report on meetings attended, if any, or other items of interest.)

10. Closed Session
    A. Executive Director Evaluation and Contract Renewal
    Conduct Executive Director Employee Evaluation, Motion to Approve Executive Director Contract and Authorize Board Chair to Execute Contract

11. Report on Closed Session

12. Adjournment

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MERRILL ROAD HOUSING CORPORATION
AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
August 27, 2025
Merrill Road Board of Directors Meeting will take place immediately following the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Board of Commissioners Meeting
HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICES
2160 41^st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010

1. Roll Call

MERRILL ROAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Chairperson Providence Martinez Alaniz	4 year term expires, February 10, 2027
Vice Chairperson Annette Melendrez	4 year term expires, September 29, 2027
Director Ligaya Eligio	2 year term expires, October 18, 2026
Director Carol Berg	4 year term  expires, May 21, 2029
Director Annette Melendrez	4 year term expires, September 29, 2027
Director Silvia Morales	Expires September 1, 2027
Director Andy Schiffrin	4 year term expires, March 17, 2027
Director Richard Schmale	2 year term expires, May 12, 2027

2. Consideration of Late Additions and Changes to the Agenda

3. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the June, 2025 Meeting        
Motion to Approve as submitted
B. Election of Officers
Motion to Approve:  The Board of Directors of Merrill Road Housing Corporation

elect the same Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson that was elected at the August 27,  2025 Annual Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Board of Commissioners meeting

4. Oral Communications (All oral communications must be directed to an item not listed on this agenda and must be within the jurisdiction of the Board.  Presentations must not exceed three minutes in length.  The Board will not take action or respond immediately to any Oral Communication presented, but may choose to follow up at a later time or schedule item for a subsequent agenda.  The Board may limit the total amount of time allowed for oral communication).  Anyone addressing the Board of Directors is asked to complete a card and leave it with the Board secretary so that their names may be accurately recorded in the Minutes.

5. Unfinished Business

6. New Business

7. Adjournment

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Should you have any questions on the above schedule please contact Courtney Byrd in the Administrative Department at (831) 454-9455, ext. 201.