Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors 04/28/2026

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 28, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various county matters. Key procurement-related topics included approval of three child care developer fee loans totaling $60,763, and updates on capital improvement projects such as the Shark Fin Cove Coastal Access Planning Project with secured funding of $350,000. The board also received a detailed progress report on the Streamline Santa Cruz County work plan, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve permit processes, technology upgrades including a new data management system, and a multi-year county code update with consultant procurement underway. Additionally, the board reviewed the annual report on the status of the 2016-17 and 2023 winter storm projects, noting $266 million in damages with 76% of sites repaired and $33.3 million in future needs without identified funding. The meeting featured a presentation on the county's enterprise AI deployment plan, including upcoming procurement of AI platforms and training initiatives. The board approved updates to local building code amendments to align with the 2025 California Building Standards Code and discussed recruitment and retention efforts, noting a 9% overall vacancy rate and new strategies such as social media outreach and recruitment incentives. Motions related to budget allocations, contract awards, and policy updates were passed unanimously, reflecting the board's commitment to advancing infrastructure, technology, and workforce development in the county.