NEW HORIZONS AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT INC.
AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
August 27, 2025
New Horizons Board of Directors Meeting will take place immediately following the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Board of Commissioners Special Meeting
HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICES
2160 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
- Roll Call
NEW HORIZONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
| Chairperson Providence Martinez Alaniz | 4 year term expires, February 10, 2027 |
| Vice Chairperson Annette Melendrez | 4 year term expires, September 29, 2027 |
| Commissioner Carol Berg | 4 year term expires, May 21, 2025 |
| Commissioner Ligaya Eligio | 2 year term expires, October 18, 2024 |
| Commissioner Silvia Morales | 4 year term September 1, 2027 |
| Commissioner Andy Schiffrin | 4 year term expires, March 17, 2027 |
| Commissioner Richard Schmale | 2 year term expires, May 12, 2025 |
- Consideration of Late Additions and Changes to the Agenda
- Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the June 25, 2025 Meeting
Motion to Approve
B. Minutes of the August 8, 2025 Special Meeting
Motion to Approve
C. Election of Officers
Motion to Approve: The Board of Directors of New Horizons Affordable Housing and Development to elect the same Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson that was elected at the August 27, 2025 Annual Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Board of Commissioners meeting.
D. Resolution and authorize the purchase of 3501-3513 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz County, for $6,730,000 and acceptance of Housing Authority Loan.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-05 and authorize the Secretary to (i) purchase the property located at 3501, 3507, 3509 & 3513 Portola Drive from the current owner, the Robert E. & Rosalie T. Dettle Living Trust, for $6,730,000 and enter into all documents necessary to effectuate that purchase, including but not limited to purchase and sale agreement, grant deed, escrow instructions, and regulatory agreement; and (ii) to borrow financing from the Housing Authority to facilitate the development of the property into affordable housing - 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 Directors is asked to complete a card and leave it with the Board secretary so that their names may be accurately recorded in the Minutes.
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Closed Session
- Report on Closed Session
- Adjournment
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*The Housing Authority complies with the 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.