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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
October 27, 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 September 29, 2009 and October 6, 2009, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of October 1, 2009 through October 21, 2009 and approved upon adoption of the 2009-2010 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.	Adopt ordinance amending Subsection H.23. of Section 9.28.020 and adding Subsection W.1 to Section 9.28.030 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the stop intersection at Winkle Avenue and Howe Street (approved in concept October 5, 2009-item 33)
11.	Reject the claim of Alexandria Pomianowski, Claim No. 910-025, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of Rashel Adrangna, Claim no. 910-030, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Accept and file report and find there is a need to continue the state of emergency relative to the Swine Influenza A (H1N1), as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
14.	Accept and file report on the financial adjustments included in the 2009-2010 Final County Budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
15.	Accept and file report and approve the Identity Theft Prevention Program; direct the stakeholder departments to incorporate the Identity Theft prevention Program into their procedures and staff training and direct the County Administrative Officer to report back on the program annually at budget hearings, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16.	Accept report on the status of final agreement for conflict Public Defender services, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
17.	Adopt proclamation ratifying the existence of a local emergency issued by the Director of Emergency Services on October 20, 2009, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
18.	Adopt resolution approving participation for County funds and Board Governed Special Districts in the Proposition 1A Loan Securitization Program; authorize execution and delivery of Purchase and Sale Agreements and authorize related actions necessary to complete the sale, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
19.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt resolution approving participation for County funds and Board Governed Special Districts in the Proposition 1A Loan Securitization Program; authorize execution and delivery of Purchase and Sale Agreements and authorize related actions necessary to complete the sale, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
20.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, adopt resolution approving participation for County funds and Board Governed Special Districts in the Proposition 1A Loan Securitization Program; authorize execution and delivery of Purchase and Sale Agreements and authorize related actions necessary to complete the sale, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
21.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT-ZONE 4, adopt resolution approving participation for County funds and Board Governed Special Districts in the Proposition 1A Loan Securitization Program; authorize execution and delivery of Purchase and Sale Agreements and authorize related actions necessary to complete the sale, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
22.	Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider changes to the Unified Fee Schedule and take related action, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
23.	Defer report on call center support for the Department of Child Support Services to November 10, 2009, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services
24.	Accept the Notice of Completion for the Front Street Debris and Retaining Wall Project at 126 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California; approve the final cost of $90,635.93 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
25.	Accept status report on the progress of modifications to the existing Automatic Aid Agreement with Santa Clara County and direct staff to return with the modified agreement and a further status report on the development of an agreement for the remaining uncovered areas on or before December 15, 2009, as recommended by the Director of General Services
26.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the 1430 Freedom Office Remodel Project; direct General Services to advertise for bids and set the bid opening on December 1, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
27.	Award contract to Geo. H. Wilson, Inc. in the amount of $47,200 for the Government Center Sewer Backflow Prevention Installation Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
28.	Award contract to Lighthouse Painting Co. in the amount of $15,400 for the 420/440 May Avenue Painting Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
29.	Defer report on the work plan and timetable for the issuance of a County Service Area (CSA) 48 ballot measure to December 8, 2009, as recommended by the Director of General Services
30.	Adopt the 2010 CalPERS Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Act (PEMHCA) medical plan contribution for various employee groups, as recommended by the Director of Personnel
31.	Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Law Enforcement Representation Unit, the Sheriff's Supervisory Unit, and the Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit; approve side letter agreements with the Law Enforcement Unit and the Sheriff's Supervisory Unit; approve one-time vacation accrual adjustments for affected Sheriff's Office Employees, as recommended by the Director of Personnel
32.	Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
33.	Approve appointment of Betty Bobeda to the Seniors Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
34.	Adopt resolution relating to the establishment of a local Disease Prevention Demonstration Project, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold
35.	Approve appointment of Tim Walsh to the Alba Park, Parkway and Recreation District for a four year term, as recommended by Supervisor Stone
36.	Approve appointment of Jennifer Anderson-Bahr to the Human Services Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Stone
37.	Approve reappointment of Supervisor Campos as the County's representative to the California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, and reappoint Supervisor Stone as the alternate, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

38.	Accept and file report on efforts to mitigate groundwater overdraft in the Pajaro Groundwater Basin and direct the Water Resources Division Director to return with a further status report on December 15, 2009, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
39.	Approve agreement with Psynergy Programs Inc for mental health residential and outpatient services and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
40.	Authorize Chairperson Coonerty to sign a letter supporting the participation of the Health Services Agency in the grant-funded "Communities Putting Prevention to Work" program through the California Department of Public Health, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
41.	Authorize payment of two invoices over one year old totaling $1,318.99, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
42.	Accept and file report on Santa Cruz County green jobs workforce development and anticipated growth in clean and green jobs, as recommended by the Director of Human Services
43.	Approve the federal fiscal year 2009-2010 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department and Cabrillo College for the provision of Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) services, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services
44.	Approve the federal fiscal year 2009-2010 agreement with the Homeless Services Center for the provision of Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) services in the amount of $65,470 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

45.	Accept a non-renewal of the Open Space Easement Contract on Assessor's Parcel Numbers 085-153-02 and 089-051-12 as requested by property owner Melva Johnson, as recommended by the Planning Director
46.	Accept the low bid from Reber Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $122,082 for the Soquel-San Jose Road Storm Damage Repair Project and authorize award of contract; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $208,150 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
47.	Adopt resolution authorizing Public Works to submit applications to the California Department of Conservation to certify County disposal sites as collection programs for beverage containers and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.	Ratify the emergency contract with Reber Construction Company for the Graham Hill Road at East Zayante Road Emergency Culvert Replacement Project and authorize a lump sum payment to Reber Construction in the amount of $71,737, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
49.	Amend payment provisions for contract number 92 with the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

50.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve agreement with Whitson Engineers in the amount of $419,927 for consultant services for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

50.1

Accept and file report on 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccination Plans; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $490,606 for the Emergency Preparedness Program for vaccine implementation and $55,807 for HIV services into the Public Health budget; approve agreements with Maxim for mass vaccination services and Donna Ramos, R.N. for hospital surge consultation and facilitation of meetings relating to the Behavioral Health Unit in a total amount not-to-exceed $30,000; approve addition of .50 Typist Clerk III and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

51.

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 Carl Matthes v. County of Santa Cruz; Sheriff Steve Robbins; Lt. Payne; Lt. Wilson; 10 Unknown Correctional Officers and other Personnel at the Santa Cruz County Jail Employed by the Santa Cruz Sheriff's Department, U.S. District Court Case No. C07 05559 RS Frank Eryavec v. County of Santa Cruz, Workers' Compensation Claim Numbers 2006156050; 2006135824; 2004009149 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*****

ADDENDA

53.1

In Memoriam--Mardi Wormhoudt

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.