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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
March 17, 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 March 03, 2009, 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.   Adopt resolution to approve participation in the Electronic Recording Delivery Act of 2004; approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the California Electronic Recording Transaction Network Authority (CERTNA) and authorize the Assessor-Recorder to collect a fee of $1.00 for each Real Property instrument that is recorded and take related actions, as recommended by the Assessor-Recorder (continued from March 10, 2009 - item no. 10)

11.   Instruct the Auditor to issue replacement warrant in the total amount of $229.43 to replace specified uncashed and staledated warrant, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

12.   Authorize the County Administrative Officer to adjust the District Attorney's Special Fund-California Witness Relocation Program as needed for additional increases for fiscal year 2008-2009; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $44,473 for this program; approve a transfer of budget appropriations in the amount of $6,169 and take related action, as recommended by the District Attorney

13.   Accept status report on the Energy Efficiencies Project at the Government Center Complex and direct General Services to return on or before June 2, 2009 with a final report, as recommended by the Acting Director of General Services

14.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending February 28, 2009, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

15.   Accept nomination of Karen A. Cogswell to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire March 24, 2013, with final appointment to be considered on March 24, 2009, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

16.   Approve appointment of Susan Greene as the alternate to Supervisor Leopold on the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

17.   Approve appointment of John Laue to the Mental Health Advisory Board, as a representative of consumers, for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

18.   Approve appointment of Robin Musitelli as Supervisor Pirie's alternate to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

19.   Accept nomination of Cecilia Espinola, Rama Khalsa, Michael C. Watkins, and Supervisor Mark W. Stone for reappointment to the First 5 Commission, as at-large representatives, for terms to expire April 1, 2010, with final appointment to be considered on March 24, 2009, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

19.1   Accept nomination of Dr. Larry deGhetaldi, Michael Molesky, and Dr. George Wolfe for reappointment to the Santa Cruz-Monterey County Managed Medical Care Commission, as at-large representatives in the categories indicated, for terms to expire April 1, 2013, or upon repeal of Chapter 7.59 of the Santa Cruz County Code, whichever occurs first, with final appointment to be considered on March 24, 2009, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

19.2   Accept nomination of various persons for appointment to at-large positions on the Child Care Planning Council, Domestic Violence Commission, Emergency Medical Care Commission, In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, Latino Affairs Commission, Mobile Home Commission, and Water Advisory Commission, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2013, with final appointments to be considered on March 24, 2009, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

20.   Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, for a community representative, with nominations to be received on April 14, 2009, and final appointment to be considered on April 21, 2009, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

21.   Authorize the Health Services Agency and Public Works Department to submit a request for federal stimulus funds in the amount of $6,000,000 to the California Clean Water State Revolving Fund, as recommended by the Directors of Health Services and Public Works

22.   Accept and file the Children's Network Annual Report (on file with the Clerk of the Board), as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

23.   Accept and file report on proposed Housing Element planning and input process for the planning period 2007-2014, and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

24.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider revisions to Sections 18.10.180 through 18.10.185 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to Planned Unit Developments and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

25.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. to consider Application Number 07-0310, a proposal to convert the existing Alimur Mobile Home Park from a rental occupied park to an ownership park with 147 spaces, as recommended by the Planning Director

26.   Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $1,250,128.96 for the Thirtieth Avenue Improvements-Portola Drive to Brommer Street, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27.   Adopt resolution approving and accepting the terms and conditions of the East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection Project-32nd to 36th Avenues and 41st Avenue property acquisition agreements; make related findings; approve payment of claims for the agreements and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28.   Authorize a contribution of $1,000 from Public Works and $200 from Environmental Health (Zone 4) for the purpose of supporting Earth Day 2009 event, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

29.   Ratify submittal of application for federal assistance/environmental education grant to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for marine debris public education in the amount of $60,000 on behalf of the County, and direct Public Works to return with the status of the grant application upon notification from the EPA, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

30.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funds totaling $6,000 for the cost of two real property agreements necessary for the East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection Project; make related findings and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

 

ADDENDA

30.1   Adopt resolution opposing State Senate Bill 93, relating to changes in Community Redevelopment Law, and take related action, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

31.   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
Employee organization: Health Care Professional Unit, United Association of Physicians and Dentists



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*****

32.   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 at the front of the Board Chambers)
a. Agenda of March 17, 2009
b. 1: Oral Communications Sign-In Sheet of March 17, 2009
c. 1.1: Minutes of January 27, 2009
d. 1.2: Letter of the District Engineer dated March 5, 2009 RE: Pajaro River Flood Control Project-Strategy for Legislative Advocacy for Federal Fiscal Year 2010
e. 1.3: Letter of the District Engineer dated March 5, 2009 RE: 2009/2010 Zone 7 Assessment Rates
f. Resolution No. 1-2009Z7 Confirming Previously Established Assessment Rates for the 2009/2010 Fiscal Year for Zone 7
g. Resolution No. 2-2009Z7 Setting Hearing on Assessment Rate Report for Zone 7
h. 1.4: Written Correspondence
33.   Public hearing to consider parking maintenance and operating charges for the Soquel Village Parking and Business Improvement Area for the fiscal year 2009-2010 and take related actions
a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator, dated March 5, 2009
b. Annual report for fiscal year 2009-2010
c. Proposed Resolution of Intention

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).

34.   Consider adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 9.43 of the Santa Cruz County Code, Regulation of Parking in Soquel Village and Modifications to the Soquel Village Employee Parking Permit Program, and take related actions
a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator, dated March 5, 2009
b. Ordinance
c. CEQA exemption
35.   Consider authorizing Rolling Woods Sewer Improvements Assessment District Bonds (County of Santa Cruz Assessment District No. 08-01 - Rolling Woods Sewer Improvements) and related improvements
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated March 5, 2009
b. Resolution
c. Preliminary official statement
d. Amendment to agreement
e. Notice to contractors
f. Purchase contract (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
g. Fiscal Agent agreement (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
h. Plans and Specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
36.   Consider appointment of Kenneth Peter McLean and Susie Christensen to the Area Developmental Disabilities Board VII, as at-large representatives, for terms expiring on January 1, 2012
a. Letter of Supervisor Stone, dated March 4, 2009
b. Applications (on file with Clerk)
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.