HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
September 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
2160 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
- Roll Call
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
| Chairperson | Annette Melendrez | 4 year term expires, September 29, 2027 |
| Vice Chairperson | Silvia Morales | 4 year term expires, September 1, 2027 |
| Commissioner | Carol Berg | 4 year term expires, May 21, 2029 |
| Commissioner | Ligaya Eligio | 2 year term expires, October 18, 2028 |
| Commissioner | Providence Martinez Alaniz | 4 year term expires, February 10, 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
- Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 23, 2026
Motion to Approve - Special December Meeting of Housing Authority Board of Commissioner
Motion to Approve Canceling the Regular Meeting of December 23, 2026 and Convening a Special Meeting on December 09, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. - Personnel Policies – Addition of Native American Day Holiday
Motion to Adopt Updated Personnel Policies - Housing Authority Project Based Voucher Program – FY 2027 Quarter 1 Report
Receive Report - Financing for the Acquisition of 2030 17th Avenue
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2026-07 to Allocate MTW Funds for an Acquisition Loan to New Horizons for Expenses up-to $1,850,000 for 2030 17th Avenue
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
- Housing Authority Annual Agency Goals – Quarter 1 Progress Report
Receive Report
7. Written Correspondence
A. Commissioner Eligio’s Re-Appointment Letter from the Board of Supervisors
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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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 Motion to Approvethe 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.