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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
September 20, 2005

9:00
  • Roll Call
  • Consent Agenda
  • Oral Communications
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
 12:00
  • Lunch
10:30
  • Recess
10:45
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items

  1. Roll Call

  2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

  3. Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda; additions and deletions to Consent and Regular Agendas

  4. Action on the Consent Agenda

  5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Any person may address the Board during its Oral Communications period. Presentations must not exceed three (3) minutes in length, and individuals may speak only once during Oral Communications. All Oral Communications must be directed to an item not listed on today's Consent or Regular Agenda, and must be within the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members will not take actions or respond immediately to any Oral Communications presented, but may choose to follow up at a later time, either individually, or on a subsequent Board of Supervisor's Agenda. Oral Communications will normally be received by the Board for a period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes. If, at the end of this period, additional persons wish to address the Board under Oral Communications, the Oral Communications period may be continued to the last item on the Regular Agenda.

TRANSLATION SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION
Spanish language translation is available on an as needed basis. Please make advance arrangements with the Clerk of the Board, in Room 500, or by telephone at (831) 454-2323.

Las sesiones de la Mesa Directiva de los Supervisores del Condado pueden ser traducidas del inglés al español y del español al inglés. Por favor haga arreglos anticipadamente con la Secretaria de la Mesa Directiva de los Supervisores en el cuarto número 500, o por teléfono al número (831) 454-2323.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting and you require special assistance in order to participate, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (831) 454-2323 (TDD number (831) 454-2123) 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. As a courtesy to those affected, please attend the meeting smoke and scent free. Note: The Board of Supervisors meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Cable Services, Channel 26. Agenda documents may be reviewed at the Office of the Clerk of the Board, Room 500, Governmental Center, and at the Santa Cruz Main Library.

******CONSENT AGENDA******

 

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6.   Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller

7.   Item deleted

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of September 8, 2005 through September 14, 2005 and approved upon adoption of the 2005-2006 continuing agreements list to comply with Section 300 of the County's Procedures Manual, Title 1, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

9.   Approve the reading by Title of all ordinances considered for adoption that may appear on this agenda and further waive a detailed reading of said ordinances, as recommended by County Counsel

10.   Authorize the Auditor-Controller to enter into an agreement with Simpler Systems to develop a system to automate the County's submittal of financial transactions to the State Controller's office, in an amount not-to-exceed $6,000 and authorize the transfer of Technology Improvement and Productivity funds for this purpose, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

11.   Adopt resolution increasing the law library portion of the civil filing fee by $3 effective January 1, 2006 and by $3 effective January 1, 2007 and excluding the increase from definition of "total fee" in accordance with current law as requested by the Law Library Board of Trustees and as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

12.   Adopt Resolutions appointing unopposed candidates in lieu of election to the Board of Directors for Alba Park, Recreation and Parkway District, Salsipuedes Sanitary District, Depot Hill Geologic Hazard Abatement District, Place de Mer Geologic Hazard Abatement District, as recommended by the County Clerk

13.   Accept and file report on the restoration of funds from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for funding of the District Attorney's Child Abuser Vertical Prosecution Program for fiscal year 2005-2006, as recommended by the District Attorney

14.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Floor Tile Replacement project at Juvenile Hall; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on October 19, 2005 in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services

15.   Approve amendment to the Independent Contractor Agreement with Technical Roof Services, Incorporated for expert course of construction services for the Medium Security Facility and the 1430 Freedom Facility Roof Replacement projects, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

16.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Highlands Park Senior Center Re-Roof project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on October 12, 2005 in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Davenport Community Center Re-Roof project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on October 12, 2005, in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18.   Approve tentative agreement with the Law Enforcement Unit, Sheriff's Supervisory Unit and Law Enforcement Middle Management; adopt associated resolution; and direct staff to return with the finalized Memorandum of Understanding, as recommended by the Director of Personnel

19.   Adopt resolution determining disability retirement status of a safety employee, as recommended by the Personnel Director

20.   Accept and file status report on jail overcrowding and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

21.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending August 31, 2005, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

21.1   Adopt resolution opposing Proposition 73 - Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy, Initiative Constitutional Amendment, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

22.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $53,755 of unanticipated Federal Grant revenue into the Health Services Alcohol and Drug Program budget, and approve extension of a full-time Substance Abuse Program Manager (NT6002AA) until February 28, 2006, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

23.   Authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund continuing work for the Homeless Management Information System project in the amount of $89,985, and for the Page Smith Community House in the amount of $142,591; approve related agreements with the Community Technology Alliance in the amount of $7,400, Tony Gardner Consulting in the amount of $7,250, and the Homeless Services Center in the amount of $142,591; adopt the Santa Cruz County Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness 2003-2013 (on file with the Clerk); and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

24.   Approve final map of Tract 1479 (Lupin Drive) and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

25.   Ratify award of contract to Conley Construction in the amount of $285,293.45 for the Valencia Road Storm Damage Repair project, and approve the transfer of $40,000 from the Road Operations Budget, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

26.   Accept improvement for McGaffigan Mill Road Bridge Replacement Project - County Service Area (CSA) No. 59, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27.   Accept and file report on the status of the California Transportation Commission actions regarding the Harkins Slough Road Bridge at West Branch of Struve Slough project, and direct Public Works to return on or before December 13, 2005 for acceptance of the State Highway 1 right-of-way, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

28.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve amendment to the cost share agreement for construction of Roland Drive and 35th Avenue drainage improvements and authorize the Redevelopment Agency Administrator to sign the amendment on behalf of the Agency, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

 

ADDENDA

28.1   Adopt resolution authorizing the County Administrative Officer to enter into an Election Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (EAID) Grant Program Contract with the Secretary of State for a term of September 9, 2005 to June 30, 2007 and appoint the County Clerk as the County's designee to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, payment requests for reimbursement of EAID authorized expenditures, as recommended by the County Clerk

******CLOSED SESSION AGENDA******

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

29.   SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Director of Personnel
All Bargaining Units

REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session.

*****REGULAR AGENDA*****

30.   The Board of Supervisors will recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County of Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 5, to convene and carry out a special meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers)
a. Zone 5 Agenda
b. Memorandum of Supervisor Campos
c. Action Summary Minutes dated June 21, 2005
d. Letter of Zone 5 dated September 6, 2005
e. Amendment to Agreement
f. Letter of Zone 5 dated May 14, 2004
g. Attachments
31.   Public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the County Code to adopt the 2004 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations
a. Letter of the Planning Director of September 9, 2005
b. Primary Changes to the 2004 California Electrical Code Proposed amendments to Chapter 12.10 of the County Code (underline/strike-out version)
c. Proposed amendments to Chapter 12.10.100 of the County Code (clean copy)
d. 2004 California Electrical Code (on file with the Clerk)
32.   Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Historic Resources Commission to remove 226 Highland Drive, Rio del Mar, from the County's Inventory of Historic Resources
a. Letter of the Planning Director of August 31, 2005
b. Board of Supervisors Resolution
c. Historic Resources Commission Resolution
d. 1995 Survey and Evaluation
e. 2005 Survey and Evaluation
f. Anthony Kirk professional qualifications
g. Location map
h. CEQA Notice of Exemption
i. Correspondence
j. Findings to remove 226 Highland Drive from the Historic Resources Inventory

Regarding public hearing items: If any person challenges an action taken on the foregoing matter(s) in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at or prior to the public hearing.

The time limit for seeking judicial review of any decision approving or denying an application for a permit, license or other entitlement, or revoking a permit, license or other entitlement is governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 and is no later than the 90th day following the date on which the decision is made (unless a shorter time limit is specified for the type of action by State or Federal law, in which case the shorter time limit shall apply).

33.   Consider the report on the Mental Health Services Act Planning Process and take related action
a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director of September 13, 2005
b. Updated Timelines
c. State 3-Year Program and Expenditure Plan Requirement (on file with the Clerk)
d. Email of Terry McKinney and Larry Wilson
34.   Consider ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to stop intersections, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of September 8, 2005
b. Ordinance (strikeout version)
c. Ordinance (clean version)
d. Maps
        WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE LISTING: The Written Correspondence Listing is established to act as a report of materials received by the Board as a whole but may also include items requested for inclusion by individual Supervisors. Upon completion of any actions deemed necessary (i.e. acknowledgment, referral, etc.), these items are included in the Written Correspondence Listing under the appropriate heading. While these items are not part of the official record of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, they will be maintained by the Clerk of the Board for a period of two years, after which time they may be destroyed after the County's Historic Resources Commission has been provided an opportunity for review.