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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
March 16, 2010

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.

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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 February 23, 2010 and March 02, 2010, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of February 25, 2010 through March 10, 2010, 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.   Reject claim of Alison Perez, Claim No. 910-065, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject claim of Kenneth Beard, Claim No. 910-066, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject claim of Kent and Cathy Schlumbrecht, Claim No. 910-067, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Reject claim of Karen Klyman, Claim No. 910-068, and refer to County Counsel

14.   Authorize the Auditor to issue a replacement warrant in the amount of $102.74 to replace a specified uncashed and staledated warrant, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

15.   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

16.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $48,000 from the California Witness Relocation and Protection Program (CAL WRAP); approve transfer of CAL WRAP appropriations and revenues from supplies and services to other charges; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $46,400 from salaries to professional and special services in the District Attorney's budget, as recommended by the District Attorney

17.   Defer status report on the Santa Cruz Veteran's Memorial Building and direct General Services and Parks staff to return on March 23, 2010 with a status report on the repair project, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $30,000 from the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and $9,000 from Federal Title IV-E for Probation case management services; approve a revenue agreement in the amount of $30,000 with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District for early intervention services to at-risk youth; and take related action, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

19.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $238,641 from American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funds and $55,000 from the Pre-Trial/Work Furlough Electronic Monitoring Program; approve contract with Community Action Board in the not-to-exceed amount of $30,798, with the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz in the not-to-exceed amount of $47,096, and with BI Incorporated in the not-to-exceed amount of $55,000; and take related action, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

20.   Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to submit grant application for the California Risk Assessment Pilot Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

21.   Defer the jail overcrowding and alternatives status report to May 25, 2010, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer and the Sheriff-Coroner

22.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report for the period ending February 28, 2010, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

23.   Approve proposed addition to the County of Santa Cruz 2010 Investment Policy, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

24.   Approve appointment of Isaac W. Shikuma to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

25.   Accept nomination of Steve Blackstone for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2010, with final appointment to be considered on March 23, 2010, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

26.   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 2138, relating to waste reduction, and take necessary action, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

27.   Adopt resolution supporting the California State Parks Initiative and take related action, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

28.   Approve appointment of Dinah V. Sapia to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

29.   Accept and file annual report of the Commission on the Environment and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Campos

30.   Accept and file annual report of the Environmental Health Appeals Commission, as recommended by Chairperson Campos

31.   Accept and file annual report of the On-site Sewage Disposal Technical Advisory Committee, as recommended by Chairperson Campos

32.   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, 2011, with final appointment to be considered on March 23, 2010, as recommended by Chairperson Campos

33.   Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Child Care Planning Council for a representative of Category 5 (discretionary appointee), with nominations for appointment to be received on April 13, 2010, as recommended by Chairperson Campos

34.   Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a tenant representative, with nominations for appointment to be received on April 13, 2010, and final appointment to be considered on April 20, 2010, as recommended by Chairperson Campos

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

35.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $24,484 from the In Lieu Housing Fund and $23,728 from local jurisdictions; approve cost proposal for the Emergency Winter Shelter Program; approve amendment to the 2009-2010 contract with the Homeless Services Center, increasing the amount by $38,368 for winter shelter facilities; approve amendment to the 2008-09 contract with the Homeless Services Center in the amount of $9,844; approve the transfer of $24,484 from the In Lieu Housing Fund; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

36.   Authorize the Planning Director to appropriate $24,484 from the County's In Lieu Housing Fund to support the County's share of costs for the Winter Shelter Program, as recommended by the Planning Director

37.   Accept and file report on the Cabrillo College Pedestrian Overcrossing and direct Public Works to return on or before August 24, 2010 for approval to advertise a request for proposals to prepare a seismic stability analysis, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   Accept and file report on the 2010 Seacliff Drive Culvert Replacement Project and direct staff to return on April 13, 2010 with an emergency project status update, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $12,487 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and $7,439 from the California Emergency Management Agency for storm damage repairs to County Service Area No. 51 - Hopkins Gulch Road during the 2005-2006 storms and the October 2009 storm, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.   Adopt resolution setting Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter as the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed increase in sewer service charges for County Service Area (CSA) No. 2 - Place de Mer, CSA No. 5 - Sand Dollar and Canon del Sol, CSA no. 7 - Boulder Creek, CSA No. 10 - Rolling Woods, and CSA No. 57S - Graham Hill (Woods Cove); approve the notice of hearing on the proposed 2010-2011 increase for sewer service charges and direct Public Works to mail the notice to all affected property owners, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.   Approve agreement with the Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) for sewer connection at Brook Knoll Elementary School; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $44,864 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Approve Program Supplement Agreement for $2,244,125 in revenue for reimbursement for construction and construction engineering for the 2010 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Cape Seal Project; adopt resolution authorizing execution of a Program Supplement to the County-State Agreement and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Authorize expenditure of $1,000 from Public Works to Ecology Action for the continued development of the Santa Cruz County Environmental Website Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule public hearing for Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider adoption in concept of ordinances amending District Code for 2010-2011 water and sewer service charges; approve notice of public hearing and direct Public Works to mail the notice to all affected property owners at least 45 days prior to the hearing; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $520,000 from the Community Development Block Grant for the Davenport Water Main Rehabilitation Project, as recommended by the District Engineer

45.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule public hearing on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider adoption of an ordinance amending District Code for sewer service charges for 2010-2011 in the Freedom County Sanitation District and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

46.   Approve payment of $5,600 from the Carbonera Park Dedication District to the Santa Cruz County's Horseman's Association for a public access project at the Graham Hill Showgrounds, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

47.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, direct the Redevelopment Agency Administrator to develop a pilot program outlining the steps and costs associated with implementing a Leadership in Our Neighborhoods (LION) initiative, for consideration by the Board during budget hearings in June, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

 

ADDENDA

47.1   Adopt resolution establishing the Santa Cruz County Artificial Turf Committee, as outlined; direct the Clerk of the Board to post a notification of vacancies on the Committee, with nominations for appointment to be received on April 20, 2010, and final appointments to be considered on May 4, 2010; direct the Committee to provide a status report to the Board or any recommendations for proposed action on or before September 20, 2010; and direct Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services Director to cancel any existing contracts for artificial turf design until the recommendations of the Committee are presented to the Board, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

48.   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 County Employee Organizations and Associations

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Friends of Aptos Creek v. County of Santa Cruz, Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz, John Miller, Brooks Properties, LLC, William Brooks, and DOES 1-30, Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV162316

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9 for three potential cases

AS THE IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD,

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

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*****

49.   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 Board Chambers)
a. Zone 7 Agenda of March 16, 2010
b. 1. Oral Communications Sign-In Sheet of March 16, 2010
c. 1.1 Action Summary Minutes of January 26, 2010
d. 1.2 Letter of the District Engineer dated March 2, 2010 RE: Report on State Proposition IE Funding for the Pajaro River Flood Control Project
e. 1.3 Letter of the District Engineer dated March 9, 2010 RE: Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project Status Report
f. 1.4 Letter of the District Engineer dated March 5, 2010 RE: Amending 2010 Zone 7 Meeting Schedule
g. 1.5 Letter of the District Engineer dated March 4, 2010 RE: 2010/2011 Zone 7 Assessment Rates
h. 1.6 Letter of the District Engineer dated March 4, 2010 RE: Pajaro River Levee System, Amendment to Agreement
i. ADM29 Request for Approval of Agreement Contract No. 92892
j. Agreement with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Inc.
k. 1.7 Letter of the District Engineer dated March 4, 2010 RE: Pajaro River Flood Control Project Contract with MWH Americas, Inc.
50.   Public hearing to consider amendment to the 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Design and to announce the 2010 CDBG Program Cycle
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated February 19, 2010
b. Resolution
c. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated February 22, 2010
51.   Public hearing to consider parking maintenance and operating charges for the Soquel Village Parking and Business Improvement Area for the fiscal year 2010-2011
a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator, dated March 2, 2010
b. Annual report for fiscal year 2010-2011
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 ordinance revising Chapter 2.120 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Fire Department Advisory Commission
a. Letter of the Director of General Services, dated March 3, 2010
b. Staff proposed ordinance (clean and strike-through copies)
c. Fire Department Advisory Commission proposed ordinance (clean and strike-through copies)
53.   Consider ordinance revising Chapter 2.64 of the Santa Cruz County Code to rename the Mobile Home Commission as the Mobile and Manufactured Home Commission
a. Letter of Chairperson Campos, dated March 2, 2010
b. Letter of the Chairperson of the Mobilehome commission, dated February 18, 2010
c. Proposed ordinance (clean and strike-through copies)
54.   Consider appointment of Aaron Garfinkel to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2012
a. Letter of Supervisor Stone, dated February 23, 2010
b. Application (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
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.