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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
April 17, 2007

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.

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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 March 20, 2007 and March 27, 2007, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Item deleted

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.   Accept and file the Auditor-Controller's report of the Santa Cruz County Vehicle Abatement Authority for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

11.   Approve amendment of commercial lease agreement with Westridge 125 LLC, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services

12.   Approve and authorize the District Attorney to submit a grant application to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services in the amount of $122,061; and to sign a Certification of Assurance of Compliance for the fiscal year 2007/2008 Child Abuser Vertical Prosecution Block Program, as recommended by the District Attorney

13.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Medium Security Weatherproofing project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on May 15, 2007, as recommended by the Director of General Services

14.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Valencia General Store and Post Office Rehabilitation project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on May 23, 2007, as recommended by the Director of General Services

15.   Accept Notice of Completion for the Ductwork Replacement project at 1430 Freedom Boulevard, Suite 101; approve the final cost in the amount of $52,706; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

16.   Approve Amendment to Agreement with Remediation Risk Management, Incorporated for environmental engineering services for soil and groundwater testing and monitoring for Fleet Services at 691 Ocean Street and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17.   Approve contract amendment with Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, Child Services Research Group, increasing compensation by $15,000 to an amount not-to-exceed $461,847, and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign amendment, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

18.   Approve amendment to contract with the Vera Institute for Justice, changing the term of agreement from September 12, 2006 through December 31, 2006 to September 14, 2006 through June 30, 2007, and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

19.   Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign an amendment to the Criminal Justice Research Foundation contract to extend the agreement to June 30, 2007, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

20.   Approve appointment of the following individuals to the Treasury Oversight Commission for terms to expire on March 31, 2011; Michael Watkins and Barney Finlay (Alternate), County Superintendent of Schools; Robert Sheperd and Scott Osborne (Alternate), At-Large; and, Dick Moss and Steve Romines (Alternate), School Districts, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

21.   Approve findings that improvements proposed in the Arana Gulch Blue Trail Gullies Erosion Remediation Project are of benefit to the Redevelopment project area; direct the County Administrative Officer and Redevelopment Agency Administrator to include $92,500 in Redevelopment funds in the fiscal year 2007/2008 Redevelopment budget for this project, as outlined; and take related action, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

22.   Approve reappointment of Sara Hummingbird to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2010, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

23.   Approve reappointment to various County advisory bodies, as outlined, representing the Fourth Supervisorial District, for terms to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

24.   Approve appointment of Rick Danna as the Alternate Fourth District representative to the Planning Commission, for a term to expire January 3, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

25.   Approve appointment of Raymundo Pereyra to the Water Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

26.   Approve appointment of Paul Ticknor to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

27.   Approve the dissemination of the Policy Bulletin issued by the Santa Cruz County Children's Network opposing the Governor's proposed cuts to CalWORKS, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

28.   Accept and file the annual report of the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

29.   Approve reappointment of Charles Molnar to the Domestic Violence Commission, as the representative of the Seniors Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

30.   Accept notification of two vacancies on the Board of Law Library Trustees, with nominations for appointment to be received on May 1, 2007, and final appointments to be considered on May 15, 2007, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

31.   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

32.   Approve deferral of the report on nursing and medication options for Rountree Jail Farm until May 15, 2007, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

32.1   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $531,397 from the State for Outreach, Enrollment, Retention and Utilization (OERU) activities and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response activities; approve agreements with Center to Promote Healthcare Access, an amendment increasing the maximum amount by $43,000 for CalWIN Enhancements, new agreements with Santa Cruz Women's Health Center, $98,010, Community Bridges, $99,008, and Homeless Resource Center, $100,223, and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

33.   Authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to execute a contract with Innovative Government Solutions in the amount of $50,000 for consultant services for MediCal, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

34.   Direct the Chairperson of the Board to write to the County's legislative delegation in support of a $20 million State General Fund budget augmentation to the Adult Protective Services program for 2007/2008, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

35.   Accept and file Children's Network annual report and approve amended by-laws (on file with the Clerk), as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director (continued from March 27, 2007, Item No. 46)

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

36.   Schedule a public hearing on May 15, 2007, on the morning agenda at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding proposed ordinance amendments regarding implementation of court decisions affecting zoning requirements affecting the location of timber harvests and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

37.   Approve modifications to loan standards for the Mobile Home Rehabilitation Program to require loans not-to-exceed $25,000 and to be used for life threatening and health and safety improvements, as recommended by the Planning Director

38.   Adopt resolution amending Section 13 of the Affordable Housing Guidelines pertaining to financing of Measure J homes, as recommended by the Planning Director

39.   Defer award of contract for the Valencia Creek Fish Ladder project to on or before May 1, 2007, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.   Approve road closure and festival, subject to conditions, for the Annual Boulder Creek Art and Wine Festival and the Annual 4th of July Parade and adopt resolution requesting the State of California Department of Transportation permit the State Highway 9 closure, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.   Defer consideration of the Solid Waste Engineering and Consulting Services selection process and direct Public Works to return on or before May 22, 2007, with a summary report on the process and a final contract with the selected firm, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Approve Request for Proposal for environmental laboratory analytical services and authorize the Director of Public Works to complete the contractor selection process and return to the Board on or before June 26, 2007, with a contractor agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Approve road closures and permit for the May 5, 2007, Davenport Cinco De Mayo celebration, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.   Authorize the installation of one 70-watt residential street light on Calabasas Road, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45.   Approve Request for Proposal for hazardous waste transportation, recycling and disposal services for the County Household Hazardous Waste Program, and authorize distribution; authorize the Director of Public Works to complete the contractor selection process and return to the Board on or before June 26, 2007, with a recommended agreement for consideration by the Board, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.   Accept improvement for the Chanticleer Avenue Improvements project; approve final cost in the amount of $395,836.16; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.   Approve Request for Statement of Qualifications for engineering consulting services; direct Public Works staff to proceed with the consultant selection process for sanitation engineering and consulting services and return on or before September 11, 2007, with recommended consultant contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48.   Approve permit conditions for the August 4, 2007, Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge 2007 Bike Ride Event and direct the Public Works Department to issue the ride permit upon receipt of the $100 processing fee, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49.   Approve the out-of-county waste disposal agreement with Monterey Regional Waste Management District for waste disposal services, and authorize the Chairperson of the Board to execute both copies of the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50.   Approve amendment to agreement with Ecology Action of Santa Cruz in the increased amount of $2,500.00 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $101,500 for fiscal year 2006/2007 for assisting with redesign, content and updating of web pages for Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works, Recycling and Solid Waste Services; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the amendment to agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

51.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, award the contract for Tree Trimming, Removal and Landscaping Services at the Farm park site to Community Tree Service in the amount of $49,750 and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

52.   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.: Ruth McCormick v. Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Superior Court No. CV 153191

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Director of Personnel
Employee organizations: General Representation Unit - Service Employees
International Union Local No. 521
Unrepresented
District Attorney Inspector Association

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*****

53.   Public hearing to consider adoption of urgency ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on conversion of mobilehome parks to resident ownership pursuant to Government Code Section 66427.5 and take related actions
a. Letter of County Counsel of April 4, 2007
b. Proposed Ordinance

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).

54.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, consider Refunding of the Agency's Subordinated Tax Allocation Bonds, 2000 Taxable Series B
a. Letter of the Executive Director of April 9, 2007
b. Resolution authorizing and directing the Sale of Not-to-exceed $13,000,000 Principal Amount of Taxable Housing Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds 2007 Series A, approving Preliminary Official Statement of distribution of Preliminary Official Statement, authorizing execution and delivery of Official Statement, and Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Agreement, A Continuing Disclosure Certificate, and authorizing the sales of bonds on certain terms and conditions, appointing bond counsel and a financing consultant, authorizing certain other official actions and providing for other matters properly relating thereto
c. Resolution approving the agreement entitled "An Agreement between the County of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency Relating to Reimbursements of Tax Allocation Subordinated to County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency Taxable Housing Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 2007 Series A" (Live Oak/Soquel Community Improvement Project Area)
d. Financing Documents (on file with the Clerk)
55.   AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, consider Refunding of the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency's Subordinated Tax Allocation Bonds, 2000 Taxable Series B
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of April 9, 2007
b. Resolution Amending Resolution 330-87 and approving that agreement entitled "An Agreement Between the County of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency Relating to Reimbursement of Tax Allocations Subordinated to the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency Taxable Housing Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 2007 Series A" (Live Oak/Soquel Community Improvement Project Area)
c. Resolution approving the issuance of the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency Taxable Housing Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 2007 Series A (Live Oak/Soquel Community Improvement Project Area)
56.   Consider Civil Service Rule change to modify Section 130X. related to the timing of evaluation periods for 12 month probationary employees and adding the Division Director of Child Welfare Programs to the list of job titles that require a 12-month probationary period
a. Letter of the Civil Service Commission Chair and the Personnel Director of March 23, 2007
b. Attachment A - Civil Service Rule 130
c. Attachment B - 12 Month Probation
57.   Consider assignment of agreement for refuse, recycling and yardwaste collection and services franchise from Waste Management of Santa Cruz County to Green Waste Recovery, Incorporated, and consider related actions
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 5, 2007
b. Letter from Waste Management of March 27, 2007
c. Assignment of Agreement
d. Living Wage Statement
e. Insurance Certificates
f. Bond Rider
g. ADM-29 Request for Approval of Funds
58.   Consider recommendations for the affordability and financial assistance component of the Housing Element Rezoning Program
a. Minute Order of April 18, 2007


59.   Consider report on Marijuana Suppression Program and consider related actions
a. Letter of the Sheriff-Coroner with attachments
60.   10:15 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Presentation recognizing members of the community participating in the Volunteer Initiative Program

a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of April 9, 2007
        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.