HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
September 24, 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 Regular Meeting held August 27, 2025
    Motion to Approve
    B. Proposed Cancellation of the Regular Meeting of October 22, 2025 and the Scheduling of Special Meetings on November 12, 2025 and December 10, 2025
    Motion to Approve Cancellation of the Regular Meeting of Wednesday October 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and the Scheduling of Special Meetings on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday December 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
    C. Temporary Loans from Business Activity Fund
    Motion to Authorize Year-End Interfund Loans from 41st Ave Office Fund
    D. Write-Offs and Collections for Landlord Overpayment Recovery
    Receive Report
    E. Procurement Policy Revision
    Motion to Approve Draft Revision to Procurement Policy
  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. Fiscal Year-End Financials
    Receive Report
    B. Emergency Housing Voucher and Housing Choice Voucher Funding
    Receive Report; Motion to Authorize Staff to Draft MTW Supplement Amendment with Cost Saving Waivers, and Initiate Public Comment Period
  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. Real Property Negotiations – 3501, 3507, 3509 & 3513 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz County PN 032-041-68
  1. Report on Closed Session
  1. 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 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 Ligaya Eligio2 year term expires, October 18, 2026
Director Carol Berg4 year term  expires, May 21, 2029
Director Annette Melendrez4 year term expires, September 29, 2027
Director Silvia MoralesExpires September 1, 2027
Director Andy Schiffrin4 year term expires, March 17, 2027
Director Richard Schmale2 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.

*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.