HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
March 25, 2026 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, 2029
Commissioner	Ligaya Eligio	2 year term expires, October 18, 2026
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, 2027

2. Consideration of Late Additions and Changes to the Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
   • A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 25, 2026
     • Motion to Approve
   • B. Proposed Cancellation of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 2026 and the Scheduling of a Special Meeting on April 29, 2026
     • Motion to Approve the Cancellation of the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and the Scheduling of a Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
   • C. Audited Housing Authority Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
     • Motion to Approve the Housing Authority Agency-Wide Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
   • D. Request for Housing Authority Endorsement of Senate Bill 1078 (SB 1078)
     • Motion of Approve Request to Submit Letter of Support for Senate Bill 1078 (SB 1078)
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. Public Hearing, Review and Consideration of Draft 2025 Annual PHA Plan, 5 Year PHA Plan, Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, and MTW Supplement for the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz
     • Motion to Approve Drafts of the 2026 Annual PHA Plan, Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement to the PHA Plan. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01: Authorizing Execution of PHA Certification of Compliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations; Board Resolution to Accompany the Annual PHA Plan for the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01: Authorizing Execution of MTW Certifications of Compliance with Regulations; Board Resolution to Accompany the MTW Supplement to the Annual PHA Plan for the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz.
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
11. Report on Closed Session
12. Adjournment

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MERRILL ROAD HOUSING CORPORATION
AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
March 25, 2026
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

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
Director	Carol Berg	4 year term expires, May 21, 2029
Director	Ligaya Eligio	2 year term expires, October 18, 2026
Director	Silvia Morales	4 year term 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 August 27, 2025 Meeting
     • Motion to Approve as submitted
   • B. B. Audited Merrill Road Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
     • Motion to Approve the Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 for Merrill Road Associates
   • C. FY 2024-25 Tax Returns
     • Receive FY 2024-25 Tax Returns
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
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.