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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
November 7, 2006

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.   Approve minutes of October 17, 2006 and October 24, 2006, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of October 19, 2006 through November 1, 2006 and approved upon adoption of the 2006/2007 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.   Reject the claim of Edward Charles Burks, Claim No. 607-028 and refer to County Counsel

11.   Accept and file report on the audit of the Public Guardian/Public Conservator; direct the Health Services Agency to implement the recommendation detailed in the report; and direct Health Services Agency to report back to the Board on the status of the implementation of the recommendations during budget hearings, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

12.   Adopt resolution appointing Ken Corbishley as Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

13.   Approve the Proposition 172 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) calculation for 2006/2007; and direct the County Administrative Officer to execute and forward the 2006/2007 Certification to the Auditor-Controller, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

14.   Accept and file report on special district and special fund financial adjustments included in the 2006/2007 Final County Budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

15.   Approve Amendment to Agreement with Technical Roof Services, Incorporated for consulting and design services for roof replacement at 1060 Emeline, and the exterior wall sealants at the Government Center, the Medium Security facility and the Main Jail and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

16.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $62,920 of unanticipated revenue from Corrections Standards Authority to fund Sheriff's Office Detention Bureau's Annual Training Plan, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

17.   Adopt resolution allowing the sale of tax-defaulted property at public auction via the Internet, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

18.   Approve appointment of Alfred A. Hodder to the Pajaro Dunes Geologic Hazard Abatement District for a four year term, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

19.   Approve appointment of Tom Graves to the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

20.   Approve appointment of Katie Limas to the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

21.   Approve appointment of Pola Espinoza to the First 5 Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

22.   Accept nomination of Jayne Lovell for reappointment to the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, as an at-large representative of acute or long term care health services, for a term to expire April 1, 2010, with final appointment to be considered on November 14, 2006, as recommended by Chair Stone

23.   Approve appointment of Catherine Morrison to the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, as the representative of the Health Services Agency, for a term to expire April 1, 2008, as recommended by Chair Stone

24.   Accept notification of two at-large vacancies on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, with nominations for appointment to be received on November 21, 2006, and final appointments to be considered on December 5, 2006, as recommended by Chair Stone

25.   Accept and file annual report of the Domestic Violence Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Stone

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

26.   Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency relative to transmission of HIV through contaminated needles, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

27.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $79,459 for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $49,459 to Health Services Agency for nursing services; approve increase of a .50 FTE Public Health Nurse to 1.0 FTE Public Health Nurse into the Health Services Agency Public Health Division budget; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

28.   Approve license agreement with the State of California, Military Department for use of the Santa Cruz Armory for fiscal year 2006/2007 in an amount not-to-exceed $59,280; authorize a contract with the Homeless Services Agency for the provision of winter shelter facilities in an amount not-to-exceed $88,394; authorize a contract with the Salvation Army for the provision of winter shelter facilities in the amount not-to-exceed $47,876; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $3,622 in unanticipated revenue; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

29.   Schedule a public hearing Tuesday, December 5, 2006, on the morning agenda at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the General Plan - Local Coastal Program, Seacliff Village Plan, and County Code Chapter 13.10; and a minor land division; all to facilitate future development of additional affordable housing and a new neighborhood park in the Seacliff area of Aptos; and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

30.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider revisions to the Condominium Conversion Regulations and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

31.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider Planning Commission recommendation regarding proposed ordinance amendments to the County Code to increase the maximum lot coverage on parcels of certain sizes, add a new County Code section to allow front yard averaging on residential lots, modify the definition of "Site Area, Net" for residential properties, and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

32.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, on the morning agenda at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding adding a very low income affordability component to housing units created through conversion of non-residential land to residential land and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

33.   Accept and file report on the El Rancho Drive 2006 Storm Damage Repair Project at Highway 17 Beulah Park Undercrossing, and direct Public Works to return with a recommendation for award on November 14, 2006, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

34.   Accept and file status report on emergency repairs - Vine Hill Road Storm Damage Repair Project and Cathedral Drive Storm Damage Repair Project, and direct Public Works to return with a project status report on November 21, 2006, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

35.   Approve independent contractor agreement with SCS Field Services, Incorporated for landfill gas collection system monitoring, maintenance and repairs at the County's landfills in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

36.   Accept low bid from Triton Construction in the amount of $88,000 for the Underground Storage Tank Sump and Fuel System Monitor Upgrade Project (Brommer and Felton Yards); authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

37.   Ratify contract change order in the amount of $19,721.50 for the 2005/2006 additional work on Soquel Drive Overlay Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated Proposition 42 revenues in the amount of $137,388 into the 2006/2007 Public Works Road Budget; approve independent contractor agreement with Gene Bregman and Associates in the amount of $20,000 to conduct a public opinion survey; approve independent contractor agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers in the amount of $108,400 for pavement inspection and pavement database analysis; direct Public Works to return on or before February 27, 2007, with a report on the results of the public opinion survey and update on the pavement management report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

39.   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 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Case Name/No.: Big Creek Lumber Company, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al. California Supreme Court Case No. S123659

Case Name/No.: Ernestina Saldana, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 149432; Sixth District Court of Appeal Case No. H028899

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*****

40.   Consider presentation from representatives from Second Harvest Food Bank and establish November 6, 2006 through December 1, 2006 as the period for contributions to the food drive
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of October 26, 2006
41.   Continued public hearing to consider the Planning Commission recommendation regarding adoption of revisions to the Housing Element
a. Letter of the Planning Director of October 27, 2006
b. Resolution adopting November 2006 Housing Element
c. November 2006 Housing Element (on file with the Clerk)
d. Highlighted replacement pages
e. CEQA documentation, including Negative Declaration and Initial Study
f. Planning Commission Resolution dated October 25, 2006
g. Board agenda material from October 24, 2006 Agenda - No. 43 (on file with the Clerk)
h. Email of Patricia Andersen

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).

42.   Study session on Foster Care Services
a. Letter of the Human Resources Agency Director of October 25, 2006
b. Support materials (on file with the Clerk)
c. Various Correspondences
43.   Public hearing to consider Application 06-0451, a proposal to modify conditions of approval for the Woods Cove Subdivision, located off Graham Hill Road
a. Letter of the Planning Director of October 25, 2006
b. Findings
c. Conditions of Approval
d. Initial Study and Negative Declaration
e. Location Map
f. Project Plans
44.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, Public hearing to consider adoption of ordinance to amend District Code Title 3, Article III, Sections 3.045.670 and 4.04.680 to include an Amesti Road sewer repayment plan, and take related action
a. Letter of the District Engineer of October 26, 2006
b. Ordinance No. F-10
c. Notice of Public Hearing

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).

45.   Consider accepting site improvements for Tract 1419, Mar Sereno Estates as complete in accordance with previously approved plans, along with a related ordinance amending Subsection M of Section 9.28.020 of the Santa Cruz County Code; and consider related actions
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of October 26, 2006
b. Map
c. Resolution accepting offer of dedication of Parcel B
d. Resolution accepting Mar Sereno Drive into County road system
e. Ordinance amending Subsection M (clean and strikeout versions)
        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.