Santa Cruz Co Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners discussed several agenda items including the update of personnel policies, the establishment of annual agency goals for the upcoming fiscal year, and the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 agency budget. The Executive Director provided updates on the 2021 Chanticleer development project, the status of HUD restoration and rebuilding initiatives, the stakeholder survey results, legislative funding updates, and affordable housing initiatives. Reports were also provided by board members regarding their recent activities.

The Board meeting included reports on the Project Based Voucher program, agency annual goals for the fiscal year, and the quarterly financial report. Key topics of discussion included the progress of various housing development projects such as Chanticleer, updates on the Emergency Housing Voucher program and efforts to balance utilization, the implementation of staff training and development programs, and legislative updates regarding HUD Faircloth Authority. The Board also directed staff to write a letter opposing a proposed federal rule concerning work requirements and time limits for voucher programs.

The agenda for the Board of Directors meeting includes a roll call, consideration of late additions or changes to the agenda, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda features the review of audited financial statements for the fiscal year and the receipt of tax returns for the fiscal year. The meeting also provides space for oral communications, unfinished business, and new business.

The Board meeting focused on several key items including the cancellation of a upcoming regular meeting and the scheduling of a special meeting. The Board also reviewed and considered audited financial statements for the fiscal year, and discussed a request to submit a letter of support for Senate Bill 1078, which concerns countywide sales tax authorization. Additionally, the Board engaged in a public hearing and review of the draft 2025 Annual PHA Plan, 5-Year PHA Plan, Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, and the Moving to Work Supplement, with plans for formal adoption.

The agenda for the regular board meeting included several key items for consideration. The consent agenda featured the Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Financials report and the adoption of an updated Salary Chart. New Business focused on the review and discussion of draft documents required by HUD, specifically the 2026 Annual PHA Plan, the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan, and the Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement to the Annual PHA Plan. The Administrative Plan updates included proposed changes related to voucher family rent contribution, Project-Based Voucher (PBV) inspections, and owner reporting. The MTW Supplement requested six new waivers, such as allowing short-term assistance and flexibilities for PBV unit types. Furthermore, progress reports on the 5-Year Plan goals were detailed, showing increases in PBV units but decreases in landlord participation and total households assisted due to funding uncertainty. Plans for expanding affordable housing supply, including a new construction project at 2021 Chanticleer Avenue and co-development partnership efforts, were also outlined.