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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 16, 2009

9:00
  • Roll Call
  • Consent Agenda
  • Oral Communications
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
 12:00
  • Lunch
10:30
  • Recess
 1:30
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
10:45
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
 3:15

7:30

  • Recess
  • Scheduled 2009-2010 County Budget Testimony (Santa Cruz)

  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.   Item deleted

7.   Approve minutes of June 2, 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 authorizing temporary transfer of funds to the Cabrillo Community College District; direct the County Treasurer to make the necessary transfer of funds, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

11.   Adopt resolution authorizing temporary transfer of funds to school districts; direct the County Treasurer to make the necessary transfer of funds, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

12.   Accept and file report on 2010 Census activities; establish the Santa Cruz County Complete Count Committee and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

13.   Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency relative to the Swine Influenza (H1N1) and find that there is a need to continue the local emergency, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

14.   Approve recommended revisions to the Policy and Procedures Manual and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

15.   Accept final status report on the CAL FIRE engine company move to Fall Creek Station and authorize the Director of General Services to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with CAL FIRE for occupancy of the County facility at 7272 Empire Grade Road during fire season, as recommended by the Director of General Services

16.   Award contract to US National Corp. in the amount of $29,650 for the Buena Vista Landfill Roof Repair and Repainting Project, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17.   Approve tentative agreement between the Law Enforcement Bargaining Unit, Sheriff's Supervisory Unit, and Law Enforcement Middle Management; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 161-2009 amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75; ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 162-2009 amending Personnel Regulations Resolution No.. 247-76,Section 160; and approved related actions, as recommended by the Director of Personnel

18.   Adopt resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to submit and sign the Santa Cruz County Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act Application and the Comprehensive Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice (Substantial Plan Modification) in the amount of $673,434 to the Corrections Standards Authority for fiscal year 2009-2010, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

19.   Adopt resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to submit a proposal for the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) 2009 Program to the Corrections Standards Authority in the amount of $17,776, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

20.   Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to submit a proposal for funding to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment for the Offender Re-entry Program, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

21.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending May 31, 2009, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

22.   Adopt resolution in support of Senate Bill 14 and Assembly Bill 64 relating to renewable energy, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

23.   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Senate Bill 810, the California Universal Healthcare Act, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

24.   Approve appointment of Mardi Brick to the Mobile Home Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

25.   Approve appointment of Denise Hitzeman to the Human Services Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

26.   Accept and file report on Mental Health Housing resources, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

27.   Adopt resolution authorizing acceptance of the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Implementation Grant in the amount of $49,797.72 and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to execute all necessary agreements and documents, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

28.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $1,054,000 in unanticipated federal and state revenue into the Health Services Agency Budget, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

29.   Approve 2008-2009 Children's Medical Services Plan and Budget for the California Children's Services and Child Health and Disability Prevention Programs and authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign Plan Certification Statements, as recommended by the Director of the Health Services Agency

30.   Approve the Proposition 36 and Offender Treatment Program Plan and authorize the Health Services Agency to submit the plan, application, and any minor amendments to the State, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

31.   Approve amendments to contracts with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, Inc. to incorporate budget changes within the existing maximum amount of $7,283,968 and Unity Care, Inc. to incorporate service changes within the maximum amount of $144,00, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

32.   Approve the agreement with the California State Association of Counties to provide continued Welfare Client Data System management for fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $41,594, effective July 1, 2009 and authorize the Human Services Director to execute the agreement contingent upon approval of the proposed 2009-2010 budget, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

33.   Approve various service agreements to implement the five-year Roots and Wings federal grant and Transitional Housing programs and authorize the Human Services Director to execute the agreements and amendments, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

34.   Accept the low bid from Conley Construction in the amount of $458,115 for the Trout Gulch Road Storm Damage Repair Project; authorize award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

35.   Accept and file report on the status of the Fluorescent Lamp Takeback Program and direct Public Works to return with a program status report on or before November 24, 2009, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

36.   Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Soquel San Jose Road Storm Damage Repair; approve payment of claim and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

37.   Authorize the contribution of $2,500 from Proposition 50 grant funds to support the Fourth of July pollution prevention outreach and beach clean-up activities, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt resolution authorizing the District Engineer to apply for American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding with the State of California for the Davenport Water Treatment System Upgrade project; adopt resolution authorizing the District Engineer to enter into an agreement with the State for ARRA funding; authorize the District Engineer to approve the project plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate and calling for bids; direct the District Engineer to return on or before August 11, 2009 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

39.   Approve the conceptual design for the 2009 Santa Cruz State Fair Display, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

40.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funds in the amount of $22,447 for the cost of a contract with Buccaneer Demolition services at the Chanticleer Park Site, and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

41.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve the transfer of funds totaling $465,175 to meet year-end obligations, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

 

ADDENDA

41.1   Direct the Chairperson to write to the Trust for Public Land to request technical advice and assistance in connection with the County's efforts to develop a program to finance land conservation, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

41.2   Adopt resolution calling for a fair and balanced approach to solving the State Budget crisis, as recommended by Supervisors Coonerty and Leopold

41.3   Adopt resolution opposing the passage of Assembly Bill 650 which would provide a no-interest loan of $10 million in State funds to the City of Half Moon Bay to pay a legal settlement related to the Beachwood property and direct the Chairperson to send a letter to our State representatives asking that they oppose this legislation, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

42.   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: All Bargaining Units

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Negotiator: Director of Human Services
Employee Organization: In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Employees



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*****

43.   Public hearing to consider 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Submittal
a. Minute Order dated June 19, 2009
b. Letter of the Planning Director, dated May 14, 2009
c. Resolution
d. Public Notice
e. Davenport Water Supply Phase 2 Project Description
f. Passion for Produce Program Description
g. Memorandum of Public Works re: Local Match
43.1   Continued public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the Planned Unit Development Permit, Coastal Development Permit, Rezoning, Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan/General Plan Amendment, and amendment to the Seacliff Village Plan for Assessor's Parcel Number 042-011-06 (Poor Clares Housing Site)(continued from June 9, 2009 - item 57)
a. Minute Order dated June 10, 2009
b. Agenda materials from the public hearing of June 9, 2009 - item 57 (on file with Clerk of the Board)

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).

44.   Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 8.18 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to restrictions placed on the evening use of certain unincorporated area beaches
a. Letter of Supervisor Coonerty, dated June 5, 2009
b. Proposed ordinance (clean and strike-through copies)
45.   Consider appointment of Jeff Trapp to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative in the category of fire protection, for a term to expire April 1, 2013
a. Letter of Supervisor Stone, dated June 1, 2009
b. Application (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
46.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Appeal of the County Fire Marshal's determination that improvements are required prior to accepting an existing non-conforming turnout as a part of an "environmentally inadvisable exception" to a required 18 foot access road; Building Permit Application Number: 67647H; Assessor's Parcel Number: 046-173-02; Appellant: Camas Steinmetz; Applicant: Casa del Mare, LLC; Location: 44 Sunset Drive, Watsonville

a. Minute Order dated June 19, 2009
b. Letter of the Planning Director, dated June 4, 2009
c. Appeal letter of Camas Steinmetz, dated April 30, 2009
d. Fire Chief's response to appeal
e. Letter of Stephen Graves, dated May 13, 2009, with attachments
47.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Appeal of the determination that a soils report is required for a Building Permit; Building Permit Application Number: 64947G; Assessor's Parcel Number: 075-124-21; Appellant: Claire Machado; Applicant: Michael Watson; Location: 11607 Lake Boulevard, Felton

a. Mintue Order dated June 19, 2009
b. Letter of the Planning Direcor, dated June 4, 2009
c. Appeal letter of Claire Machado, dated February 20, 2009
d. Staff response to Appeal
e. Appeal letter of Claire Machado, dated October 2, 2008
f. Correspondence of Clair Machado, dated June 10, 2009
48.   7:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Continued public hearing on Proposed 2009-2010 County Budget

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).

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.