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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 23, 2009

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.

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******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 June 9, 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.	Item deleted
11.	Reject the claim of Bay Federal Credit Union, Claim No. 809-083, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of Kenneth Beard, Claim No. 809-084, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Reject the claim of Robert A. Moore, Claim No. 809-085, and refer to County Counsel
14.	Deny the application to file a late claim on behalf of Gary Wagner, Claim No. 809-087A, and refer to County Counsel
15.	Reject the Claim of State Farm Insurance Companies, Claim No. 809-088, and refer to County Counsel
16.	Accept and file Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded to the County of Santa Cruz for it's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
17.	Accept and file status report on Assembly Bill 811 - Solar Santa Cruz Program, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
18.	Accept and file report on Community Television of Santa Cruz County; approve the activities plan and budget for the first quarter of 2009-2010; direct the County Administrative Officer to return on September 1, 2009 with further recommendations, and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
19.	Approve various actions related to final close-out of agreements for the Watsonville Superior Court Project and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
20.	Authorize the Plan of Cooperation between the Department of Child Support Services and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff to utilize the Sheriff for in-county service of process, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services
21.	Approve agreement and related attachments with WEST for on-line legal research access in the amount of $22,907 and authorize the District Attorney to sign the agreement, as recommended by the District Attorney
22.	Accept status report on County Fire emergency service calls related to responding into Santa Clara unincorporated area and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
23.	Adopt resolution naming Authorized Agents to execute any necessary grant actions and authorize the Emergency Services Manager to submit the Federal 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program application on behalf of the Santa Cruz Operational Area, as recommended by the Director of General Services
24.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Emeline Generator Replacement Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on July 21, 2009 in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
25.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Live Oak Resource Center Construction Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on July 23, 2009 in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
26.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Main Jail Refrigeration/Freezer Replacement Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on July 28, 2009 in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
27.	Direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids for the 640 Capitola Road Termite Abatement Project and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on July 21, 2009, as recommended by the Director of General Services
28.	Approve tentative agreement for the Health Services Physicians Association and adopt resolutions to implement provisions of the agreement, as recommended by the Personnel Director
29.	Approve recommendations on various insurance renewals, as recommended by the Personnel Director
30.	Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to submit a grant proposal to the National Institute of Justice for Building and Enhancing Criminal Justice Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
31.	Approve two year master contract for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program for an annual amount not-to-exceed $165,600, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
32.	Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $33,505 and enter into an inter-local agreement with the City of Santa Cruz, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
33.	Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 1404, which would ensure that policies used to reach the goals of California's Global Warming Solution Act maximize environmental and public health benefits, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty
34.	Adopt resolution opposing proposed cuts to the In-Home Supportive Services Program and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Stone
35.	Accept notification of three at-large vacancies and one at-large alternate vacancy on the second panel of the Assessment Appeals Board, with nominations for appointment to be received on August 4, 2009, and final appointment to be considered on August 11, 2009, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty
36.	Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board, for a representative of business, with nominations for appointment to be received on August 4, 2009, and final appointment to be considered on August 11, 2009, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty
37.	Approve appointment of Laura Kirby to the Domestic Violence Commission, as the representative of Watsonville Community Hospital, for a term to expire April 1, 2013, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty
38.	Approve appointment of Sherri Stout-Torres to the Emergency Medical Care Commission, as the representative of Watsonville Community Hospital, for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

39.	Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Agency to sign on-going state standard agreements included on the 2009-2010 Continuing Agreements List and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
40.	Adopt resolution in support of comprehensive federal health reform legislation, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
41.	Approve amendments to agreements with Dominican Hospital for Medi-Cruz hospital services modifying the rate structure and extending the term to June 30, 2020; adding crisis stabilization services to the Mental Health program and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
42.	Approve amendment to agreement with the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center providing actual cost reimbursement for Hermanas women's residential treatment program during May and June 2009 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
43.	Approve a request for transfer of budget appropriations in the amount of $14,250 within the Public Health Division 2008-2009 budget and approve the fixed asset purchase of a digital imaging system in the same amount, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
44.	Approve amendment to agreement with Document Fulfillment Service for an increase of $25,000 to maintain mailing of required CalWIN correspondence through June 30, 2009 and extend the agreement to fiscal year 2009-2010 in the amount of $200,000; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services
45.	Approve various service agreements to implement the 5 year Roots and Wings Federal Grant and the Transitional Housing Programs and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

46.	Accept the Draft 2009 Housing Element for the purpose of beginning the process of accepting State and public input, as recommended by the Planning Director
47.	Accept the low bid from Granite Construction Company, in the amount of $2,370,630.40, for the 2009 Road Reconstruction and Overlay Project; approve Utility Agreement between City of Watsonville Public Works Department and the County of Santa Cruz in the amount of $16,055; adopt resolutions accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) I funds in the amount of $2,433,875 and the City of Watsonville Public Works Department in the amount of $16,055; authorize award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.	Accept low bid from Jones Brothers Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $383,158 for the Bear Creek Road Storm Damage Repair Project; authorize award of contract; and take related actions, as recommended Director of Public Works
49.	Accept low bid from Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the amount of $143,054 for the Boulder Creek Force Main Project; authorize award of contract; and take related actions, as recommended Director of Public Works
50.	Accept the improvement and approve the final cost of $121,451.40 for the 2008 County Service Area (CSA) Resurfacing Project; and take related action, as recommended Director of Public Works
51.	Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $1,388,352.05 for the 7th Avenue Improvements - Capitola Road to Soquel Avenue Project; and take related action, as recommended Director of Public Works
52.	Adopt Resolution of Intention to Make Aquisitions and Improvements for the North Polo Drive Sewer Extension Project; adopt resolution preliminarily approving the engineer's report and directing related actions; direct Public Works to return with a contract with Jones Hall, Bond Counsel, on August 4, 2009; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the independent contractor agreement with Bowman Williams to act as assessment engineer and take related action, as recommended Director of Public Works
53.	Approve actions necessary to complete emergency culvert replacement project at Graham Hill Road and East Zayante Road and direct the Public Works Director to return August 4, 2009 with a status report and funding update, as recommended Director of Public Works
54.	Approve amendment to revenue agreement with the Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District for the Gold Gulch Culvert Replacement Project at Brookside Way by increasing the contract by $537,745.09 for a total of $897,245.09, and take related actions, as recommended Director of Public Works
55.	Approve the independent contractor agreement with Cal-West Lighting and Signal Maintenance in the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 per fiscal year and take related actions, as recommended Director of Public Works
56.	Approve the independent contractor agreement with Environmental Innovations in an amount not-to-exceed $72,000 for auditing, certification, and public outreach for the Green Business Program; approve proposed funding and take related actions, as recommended Director of Public Works
57.	Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the 2009 County Service Area (CSA) Resurfacing Project and authorize for calling of bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on July 30, 2009 in the Department of Public Works Conference Room; direct Public Works to return on August 11, 2009 with a recommendation for award of contract; and take related actions, as recommended Director of Public Works
58.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Green Valley Road Sewer Project and authorize for calling of bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on July 16, 2009 in the Department of Public Works Conference Room; direct Public Works to return on August 11, 2009 with a recommendation with a ratification of the contract; and take related actions, as recommended Director of Public Works
59.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the 2009 Redevelopment Agency Overlay Project and authorize for calling of bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on July 23, 2009 in the Department of Public Works Conference Room; direct Public Works to return on August 4, 2009 with a recommendation with for award of contract; and take related actions, as recommended Director of Public Works
60.	Approve road closure and permit for the La Selva Beach 4th of July Parade and direct Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended Director of Public Works
61.	Authorize payment in the amount of $223.95 to Orchard Hardware for various hardware items purchased in fiscal year 2006-2007, as recommended Director of Public Works
62.	Adopt resolution establishing the service charge for 2009-2010 to cover Parks debt service; adopt resolution setting a public hearing on August 4, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the proposed service charge reports and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services
63.	Approve amendment to agreement with John Cahalan Landscape Architect for design services in the amount of $66,565 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services
64.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, accept the low bid from Pacific Underground Construction in the amount of $159,576 for the Davenport Water Main Rehabilitation Project and authorize award of contract contingent upon the project being awarded a community development block grant; approve contract change order policy and authorize the District Engineer to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the District Engineer

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

65.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funds totaling $17,400 for the public art for the Floral Park Renovation Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
66.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funds totaling $66,565 for the Felt Street Park Design Contract Amendment, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
67.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve an agreement with Gilbane Construction Company in the amount of $261,206 for construction project management services for the Live Oak Resource Center Project, and take related action, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

67.1	Approve appointment of Fire Battalion Chief Mike Venezio to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, as the City of Santa Cruz representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty
67.2	Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 828, which would establish a comprehensive process for developing strong statewide green building standards, as requested by the Commission on the Environment and recommended by Chairperson Coonerty
67.3	Approve appointment of Tom Scully to the Fire Department Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty
67.4	Approve appointment of Chris Berry to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold
67.5	Continue final adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 8.18 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to restrictions placed on the evening use of certain unincorporated area beaches (approved in concept on June 16, 2009-item 44) to June 25, 2009 as a part of the continued regular scheduled meeting of June 23, 2009
67.6	Concur with the Treasurer-Tax Collector and the County Administrative Officer to suspend the investment of funds from the County Investment Pool in notes, bonds, or any other investment paper of the State of California and take related actions, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector and the County Administrative Officer
67.7	AS THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt a resolution opposing state efforts to seize Redevelopment Agency funding, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold
67.8	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVLOPMENT AGENCY, approve implementation agreement between the City of Scotts Valley, the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency, the County of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency for the Scotts Valley Branch Library, as recommended Executive Director (Material to follow)
67.9	Approve implementation agreement between the City of Scotts Valley, the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Agency, the County of Santacruz, and the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency for the Scotts Valley Branch Library, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (Materials to follow)

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

68.

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 AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY, CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Negotiator: Human Services Department Director Employee Organization: In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Employees CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Ernestina Saldana, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV149432; Sixth District Court of Appeal Case No. H028899 AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT SANITATION DISTRICT, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Intitiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case 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*****

69.	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 5 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located at the front of the Board Chambers) a. Zone 5 Agenda of June 23, 2009 b. Item 1.1: Action Summary Minutes of April 14, 2009 c. Item 1.2: Letter of the District Engineer dated May 22, 2009 d. Item 1.3: Letter of the District Enginner dated May 22, 2009
70.	Consider recommendations for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 521 cost savings a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer and the Director of Personnel, dated June 17, 2009 b. Recommended Position Restorations form a 5% SEIU Furlough c. Side Letter Agreement NO. 1 to MOU between the County of Santa Cruz & SEIU Local 521
71.	Consider approval of Rigel Hunter as the public artist for Floral Park, approve contract in an amount not-to-exceed $17,400 a. Letter of the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services, dated May 12, 2009 b. Request for approval of agreement c. Contract d. Resolution
72.	Consider ordinance amending Chapter 8.34.030 of the Santa Cruz County Code regarding open containers in public places a. Letter of County Counsel, dated June 16, 2009 b. Ordinance
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.