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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
January 27, 2009

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 (on file with the Clerk of the Board)

7.   Approve minutes of January 13, 2009, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of January 8, 2009 through January 21, 2009 and approved upon adoption of the 2008-2009 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.   Accept and file the Treasurer Quarterly Cash Count, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

11.   Adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule for Parking Citations as a result of Senate Bill 1407, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

12.   Approve the 2009 County Legislative Program and direct the County Administrative Officer to forward the program to our state and federal representatives and to our state and federal associations for their consideration, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

13.   Accept status report on the Energy Efficiencies Project at the Government Center Complex and direct General Services to return on or before March 17, 2009 with a further status report, as recommended by the Acting Director of General Services

14.   Accept the Notice of Completion for the Emeline Wall Repair Project; approve the final cost of $23,347.47 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Acting Director of General Services

15.   Accept the Notice of Completion for the Juvenile Hall Security Upgrade Project; approve the final cost of $245,530 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Acting Director of General Services

16.   Adopt resolution designating the Santa Cruz County Administrative Officer, the Acting Director of General Services, and the Emergency Services Manager as authorized agents for the purposes of executing State Homeland Security Grant Program documents, as recommended by the Acting Director of General Services

17.   Award contract to CRW Industries, Inc. in the amount of $242,795 for the Wheelock Property Remodel-Phase II Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Acting Director of General Services

18.   Accept and file the Sheriff's Recruitment and Retention Task Force preliminary findings; adopt amendments to the attached side letter; direct the County Administrative Officer and the Personnel Director to return with a further status update on or before March 24, 2009; and authorize the Auditor-Controller, Personnel Director, and the County Administrative Officer to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Personnel

19.   Accept and file report on the Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction (MIOCR) Grant Program; adopt resolutions canceling estimated revenues and appropriations in the Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department; direct the Personnel Department to delete the appropriate positions and the Health Services Agency to return in February with a mid-year budget report which includes the MIOCR program, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

20.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending December 31, 2008, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

21.   Approve appointment of Nancy M. Napoli to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

22.   Approve appointment of Laura Stuart to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

23.   Reject consideration that the Board increase compensation for members of the Board of Supervisors, as recommended by Supervisors Coonerty and Pirie

24.   Accept and file annual report of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

25.   Accept and file annual report of the Fish and Game Advisory Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

26.   Accept and file annual report of the Historic Resources Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

27.   Accept and file annual report of the Mobilehome Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

28.   Accept and file annual report of the Planning Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

29.   Approve appointment of Kymberly Lacrosse, representing the Women's Commission, and Susan Pearlman, representing the County Administrative Office, to the Domestic Violence Commission, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

30.   Approve appointment of members of the Board of Supervisors to various agencies, committees, and commissions for calendar year 2009, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

31.   Accept and file report on air quality impacts in Davenport, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

32.   Approve allocations recommended by the County Fish and Game Advisory Commission in the amount of $10,560 and authorize the Auditor-Controller to disburse the funds from the Fish and Game Fund to the entities described in this report, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

33.   Approve ambulance contract amendment with American Medical Response extending term to December 31, 2013 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

34.   Defer report regarding year one contracts and a Request for Proposals for the Roots and Wings project to February 3, 2009, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

35.   Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $469,503.98 for the Lompico Road Storm Damage Repair Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

36.   Adopt resolution accepting offers of dedication for the Seventh Avenue Improvements - Capitola Road to Soquel Avenue in accordance with Section 13.08.413 of the County Code, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

37.   Approve amendment to agreement with Peterson Tractor Company, in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, for fiscal year 2008-2009 heavy equipment and fleet services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   Approve payment to the State Water Resources Control Board in the amount of $500 for the 1996/97 Annual Storm Water Permit Fee, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39.   Approve the permit conditions for the 2009 Amgen Tour of California and direct the Department of Public Works to issue the event permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection project and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on March 5, 2009 in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on March 24, 2009 with a recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.   Defer consideration of the amended project description of the proposed Zero Waste EcoPark to March 3, 2009, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Accept and file annual financial reports (on file with the Clerk of the Board) of the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

43.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept the Notice of Completion for the Demolition Project at 1965 Chanticleer Avenue; approve the final cost of $34,637 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

44.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve the independent contractor agreement with Haro, Kasunich and Associates, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $38,805 for geotechnical consultant services for the Twin Lakes Beachfront Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

45.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve the Year 2009 Annual Continuing Rental Agreement List, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

46.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, award contract to AAA Fence Company, Inc. in the amount of $18,170 for the Moran Way Fence Project; make related findings; authorize the Redevelopment Agency Administrator to approve change orders and encumber $1,817 to cover change order expenditures and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

 

ADDENDA

46.1   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider an amendment to Application Numbers 05-0252 and 08-0178 - Ocean Honda and Store More Commercial Development Permits relating to the requirement for a new bus stop and shelter, as recommended by the Planning Director

46.2   Accept the low bid from Triton Construction in the amount of $80,000 for the 2009 Brommer Yard Enhanced Vapor Recovery System Upgrade Project; authorize award of contract; approve transfer of $6,800 from the Brommer Yard Improvement budget into the Internal Service Fund and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.3   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of S. 275, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

47.   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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency Negotiator: Director of Personnel
All Bargaining Units

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Harold Griffith v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV162133

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*****

48.   The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County of Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on the table in front of the Board Chambers)
a. Zone 7 Agenda for January 27, 2009
b. Action Summary Minutes, September 16, 2008
c. Letter of the District Engineer, dated January 14, 2009
d. Board Letter, September 16, 2008 agenda
e. Alternative 9D Map
f. Benefit/Cost Table, Project Schedule
g. Letter from NOAA and the Ca. Dept. of Fish and Game, dated December 5, 2008 from
h. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated January 21, 2009
i. Exhibit A-1: Additional Scope of Work
j. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated January 14, 2009
k. Electronic Correspondence of Lawrence A Freeman, dated January 14, 2009
l. Letter of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, dated August 6, 2008
m. Letter of the District Engineer, dated January 14, 2009
n. Letter of the District Engineer, dated January 21, 2009
o. Written Correspondence
49.   Consider Bonny Doon Fire Services and associated funding
a. Letter of the Acting Director of General Services, dated December 17, 2008
50.   Consider resolution and contract certifying the Board's approval of agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for fire protection services in County Service Areas 4 and 48 for fiscal year 2008-2009
a. Letter of the Acting Director of General Services, dated January 14, 2009
b. Resolution
c. Request for transfer of funds (AUD-74)
d. Request for approval of agreement (ADM 29)
e. Operational agreement
f. Cooperative fire protection services agreement
51.   Public hearing to consider a proposed Assessment District No. 08-01 for the Rolling Woods Sewer Improvements Project
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated January 14, 2009
b. Map (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
c. Resolution

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).

52.   Consider appointments to the Building, Accessibility, and Fire Code Appeals Board in the categories indicated, for terms to be staggered by lot
a. Letter of Supervisor Campos, dated January 9, 2009
b. Letter of Supervisor Leopold, dated January 9, 2009
c. Letter of Supervisor Pirie, dated January 6, 2009
d. Applications (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
53.   Consider appointment of Bob Williamson to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of labor organizations, for a term to expire June 30, 2010
a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie, dated January 7, 2009
b. Application (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
54.   Consider Auditor-Controller's Mid-Year Financial Update for Fiscal year 2008-2009
a. Letter of the Auditor-Controller, with attachments
55.   Consider report on the County Budget
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Report
999.   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.