HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
February 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
2160 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010

  1. Roll Call

HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:

Chairperson Providence Martinez Alaniz4 year term expires, February 10, 2027
Vice Chairperson Annette Melendrez4 year term  expires, September 29, 2027
Commissioner Carol Berg4 year term expires, May 21, 2025
Commissioner Ligaya Eligio2 year term expires, October 18, 2024
Commissioner Silvia Morales4 year term expires, September 1, 2027
Commissioner Andy Schiffrin4 year term expires, March 17, 2027
Commissioner Richard Schmale2 year term expires, May 12, 2025
  1. Consideration of Late Additions and Changes to the Agenda
  1. Consent Agenda A. Minutes of the Special  Meeting held January 22, 2025 Motion to Approve B. Quarterly Financials Receive Report C. Fall 2024 Project-Based Voucher Request for Proposals Receive Report D. Revised Salary Chart Motion to Adopt Updated Salary Chart
  1. 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.
  1. Unfinished Business
  1.   New Business A. Annual PHA Plan, 5-Year PHA Plan, Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement to the Annual PHA Plan Review Draft Annual PHA Plan, 5-Year PHA Plan, Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement to the Annual PHA Plan B. Rescinding Project-Based Voucher Awards Motion to Adopt Proposed Criteria for Recission of Project-Based Voucher Awards C. Gap Financing for Natural Bridges Apartments Project Motion to Execute Resolution 2025-01 for the allocation of up to $3.5M of MTW funding for gap financing to close-out the Natural Bridges Apartments project. D. Resolutions for 2021 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz County, and the allocation of $1,240,000 for pre-development expenses Motion to Execute Resolution 2025-02 to further document the Board of Commissioners decision to authorize the acquisition of 2021 – 2031 Chanticleer Avenue for $2,900,000, and Resolution 2025-03 for the allocation of $1,240,000 for pre-development expenses. E. Funding of Section 115 Trust for Unfunded Pension Liability Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2025-04 Authorizing the Funding of up to $8 Million From the Former Public Housing Reserves to the Section 115 Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust Administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) F. Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Re-Opening Receive Report
  1. Written Correspondence
  1. Director’s Report
  1. Reports from Board Members (Board members may report on meetings attended, if any, or other items of interest.)
  1. Closed Session A. Potential Litigation
  1. Report on Closed Session
  1. Adjournment

For the full board packet, click here.

MERRILL ROAD HOUSING CORPORATION
AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
February 26, 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 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010

  1. Roll Call

MERRILL ROAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Chairperson Providence Martinez Alaniz4 year term expires, February 10, 2027
Vice Chairperson Annette Melendrez4 year term  expires, September 29, 2027
Director Carol Berg4 year term expires, May 21, 2025
Director Ligaya Eligio2 year term expires, October 18, 2024
Director Annette Melendrez4 year term expires, September 29, 2027
Director Silvia Morales4 year term expires, September 1, 2027
Director Andy Schiffrin4 year term expires, March 17, 2027
Director Richard Schmale2 year term expires, May 12, 2025
  1. Consideration of Late Additions and Changes to the Agenda
  1. Consent Agenda A. Minutes of the August 28, 2024 Meeting Motion to Approve as submitted B. FY 2023-24 Tax Returns Receive FY 2023-24 Tax Returns C. Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 Motion to Approve the Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 for Merrill Road Associates
  1. 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.
  1. Unfinished Business
  1.   New Business
  1. Adjournment

For the full board packet, click here: Part 1, Part 2.

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

*The Housing Authority complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with disabilities and you require special assistance in order to participate, please contact the Board secretary at 831-454-9455, ext. 201 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting in order to make arrangements. Persons with disabilities may request a copy of the agenda in an alternative format.

Spanish language translation is available on an as needed basis. Please make arrangements 72 hours in advance by contacting the Housing Authority at 831-454-9455, ext. 280.

Agendas can be obtained from the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Administration Department.

Si desea una traducción en español, por favor llame al (831) 454-9455.