Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 30, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the consideration of a battery storage facility project at 90 Mento Road, where the board moved the item from the consent agenda to the regular agenda for detailed discussion. The board deliberated on the draft ordinance regulating energy storage systems, emphasizing public safety, ownership transfer controls, and community benefits agreements, and directed staff to negotiate with the developer and provide updates during the state review process. The board also reviewed and approved the Parks Department's final proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, restoring funding to arts and community programs through collaborative efforts and one-time funding sources. Additionally, the board received an update on the Measure D five-year pavement management plan, discussing funding gaps, revenue options including parcel taxes and sales tax measures, and prioritization of road maintenance projects. Other procurement-related actions included approving benefit assessment charge reports for sanitation and fire protection services and amending the Civil Service Commission ordinance to extend leadership terms. Motions related to these items were unanimously approved, reflecting the board's focus on infrastructure, public safety, and community services funding.