Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors 06/09/2026

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 9, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and policy matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $712,000 consulting services contract with Myth and Incorporated for environmental design at Greyhound Rock, and authorization of a request for proposals (RFP) for engineering and environmental services for Shark Fin Beach Access parking lot improvements. The board also approved the acceptance of improvements and final construction costs for Stinson Road, a vital infrastructure project. Additionally, the board considered amendments to the county's local coastal program, including rezoning parcels to facilitate affordable housing development, with a $46 million state disaster relief funding commitment noted for a housing project at 7th Avenue and Brommer Street. The board approved Measure Q grant funding recommendations totaling approximately $2.7 million for wildfire resilience, water quality, habitat protection, and parks access projects, with discussions emphasizing equitable distribution and wildfire risk reduction priorities. The meeting included adoption of ordinances to streamline land use and planning codes, including ministerial rezonings to support affordable housing, and updates to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to comply with evolving state laws. The board also approved updates to county code regulating action sports facilities to align with state law and improve safety requirements. Several votes were taken to approve consent agenda items, grant awards, and ordinance amendments, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance housing, environmental protection, infrastructure, and community services in Santa Cruz County.