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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 15, 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
7:00
  • Public Testimony Regarding 2010/2011 County Budget (in 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.   Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller (on file with the Clerk of the Board)

7.   Approve minutes of May 18, 2010 and May 25, 2010, 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 ordinance amending Subsection (a) of Section 14.01.511 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Securities and Bonds and Deposits for Land Division Agreements (approved in concept May 25, 2010 - item 59)

11.   Reject claim of Joe Ritchey, Claim No. 910-094, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Grant the application to file a late claim of Metteyya Brahmana, Claim No. 910-095A, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Reject claim of Metteyya Brahmana, Claim No. 910-095, and refer to County Counsel

14.   Reject claim of Dara Damato c/o Aarwolf Bail Bonds, Claim No. 910-097, and refer to County Counsel

15.   Reject claim of Eduardo Rodriguez, Claim No. 910-098, and refer to County Counsel

16.   Reject claim of Margaret Khouri, MD by and through her Conservator & Guardian ad litem, Ann Bass, Claim No. 910-099, as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel

17.   Adopt resolution designating Patrick Rooney of the Assessor's Office as the Authorized Representative for the Santa Cruz County Open Space Subvention Program, as recommended by the Assessor-Recorder

18.   Authorize the Auditor to issue a replacement warrant in the total amount of $16.16 to replace specified uncashed and staledated warrant, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

19.   Accept report on the cost estimate for a special election for County Fire (County Service Area No. 48), as recommended by the Director of General Services

20.   Declare certain used County vehicles to be surplus and direct staff to arrange for their disposition, as recommended by the Director of General Services

21.   Direct the General Services Director to formally notify the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) prior to June 30, 2010 of the County's conditional intention to contract for the same level of services in Fiscal Year 2011-2012, as recommended by the Director of General Services

22.   Approve the Santa Cruz County-San Mateo County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (on file with Clerk of the Board), as recommended by the Director of General Services

23.   Adopt resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to submit a proposal for Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) 2010 Program to the Corrections Standards Authority in the amount of $20,399, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

24.   Approve contract amendment with Solano County Probation, Fouts Springs Youth Facility for an amount not-to-exceed $236,000, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

25.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating revenue from the Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Support Project Funding award in the amount of $100,000 and from the Santa Cruz City Police Department in the amount of $56,500, and approve contracts with the W. Haywood Burns Institute for an amount not-to-exceed $54,000, and with Dr. Todd Foglesong in an amount not-to-exceed $6,000, and with the California Institute for Mental Health in the amount not-to-exceed $37,080, and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

26.   Approve contract with Stephany E. Fiore, MD, for forensic pathology services in the amount of $10,000, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

27.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report for the period ending May 31, 2010, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

28.   Authorize the Auditor to distribute excess proceeds from the March 31, 2009 public auction as recommended and direct the Tax Collector to notify all claimants, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

29.   Approve appointment of Leeann Juan to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

30.   Approve appointment of Paul De Worken to the Arts Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

31.   Direct the County Administrative Officer and the Director of General Services to contact the County's state and federal representatives to discuss funding options to help with the cost of repairing the Veteran's Memorial Building, and further direct the Chairperson of the Board to write to the County's state and federal representatives requesting their assistance in identifying and securing the necessary funds to repair the building, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

32.   Direct the Departments of Public Works, General Services, and County Counsel to explore the options available to Santa Cruz County to expand local preferences for purchasing and contracts and report back to the Board on or before August 24, 2010, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

33.   Accept and file annual report of the Mental Health Board, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Campos

34.   Accept nomination of various persons for reappointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as at-large representatives of the categories indicated, for terms to expire June 30, 2014, with final appointment to be considered on June 22, 2010, as recommended by Chairperson Campos

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

35.   Accept and file report on the progress of the Cabrillo College Small Business Development Center "Retain Your Employees" pilot program, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

36.   Accept and file status update on the implementation of 2-1-1 Health and Human Services Information and Referral System in the County of Santa Cruz, and authorize the use of the seal of the County of Santa Cruz on 2-1-1 promotional materials, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

37.   Approve amendment to the existing contract with Parents Center, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

38.   Approve the recommended changes to the General Assistance program regulations (on file with the Clerk) effective July 1, 2010, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

39.   Authorize the Director of Human Services to execute a contract amendment with the Homeless Services Center for the increased amount of $4,150 in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and not-to-exceed $153,559, and authorize the Auditor-Controller to decrease the amount of the National Guard contract by $4,150, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

40.   Accept and file status report on land use regulatory reform efforts and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

41.   Accept low bid of Conley General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $96,350, for the Kings Creek Road Culvert Replacement Project and authorize the award of contract; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $488,777.62 for the Trout Gulch Road Storm Damage Repair Project; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Accept and file report on County Service Area No. 5 - Sand Dollar and Canon del Sol, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.   Accept and file report on the Scott Creek Bridge Emergency Rehabilitation Project and direct Public Works to return on September 28, 2010, with a final project costs, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45.   Approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $40,678.93 within County Service Area No. 10-Rolling Woods, budget, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.   Approve expenditure of $5,000 a year for three years to the United Way of Santa Cruz for Public Works' contribution to the Santa Cruz County 211 referral program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.   Defer the award of contract for the 2010 Cape Seal and Overlay Project to June 22, 2010, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48.   Defer the award of contract for the Eureka Canyon Road Culvert Replacement Project to June 22, 2010, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49.   Ratify appropriation transfer in the amount of $605,737.07 within the 2009/2010 Public Works Road Fund budget, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve amendment to agreement with EcoSystems West Consulting Group for consulting services for the Davenport Water Treatment System Improvements project by increasing compensation by $42,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $111,465, and extending the term of the contract to project completion; and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

51.   Approve the amendment to the contract with Joni Janecki and Associates in the amount of $64,570 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services

52.   Adopt resolution setting Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, for a public hearing on the benefit assessment/service charge report for County Service Area 9E - Streetscape Maintenance, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

53.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorize up to an additional $2,263,788 in funding to Mid Peninsula Housing Coalition for the Minto Place 100% affordable housing project and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

54.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funds totaling $56,710 for the cost of a contract amendment for design services with Joni Janecki & Associates for work at Moran Lake Park, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

55.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve amendment to a lease agreement with Community Bridges, revising the term of the lease to expire December 31, 2010, and authorize the Agency Administrator to sign the amendment, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator


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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

56.   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

Kyle Chase v. County of Santa Cruz, Workers' Compensation Claim No. 2008206851

Fernando Venegas v. County of Santa Cruz Workers' Compensation Claim No. 2004099413

County of Santa Cruz, et al. v. Kathleen Sebilius, United State Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Case No. 08-16389


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*****

57.   Public hearing to consider County Service Area No. 4 (Pajaro Dunes Fire) and County Service Area No. 48 (County Fire) Fire Protection Assessment Service Charge Reports for fiscal year 2010/2011
a. Letter of the Director of General Services, dated May 19, 2010
b. Resolution


58.   Public hearing to consider approval of resolutions establishing the 2010-2011 assessment/service charges and confirming the proposed 2010-2011 assessment/service charge reports for County Service Area No. 12 - Wastewater Management
a. Letter of the Director of Health Services, dated June 1, 2010
b. Resolutions
c. Agenda Materials of May 18, 2010
d. Assessment/Service Charge Reports (on file with the Clerk of the Board)


59.   Public hearing on the proposed 2010/2011 benefit assessments for County Service Area No. 37 - Roberts Road, Zone A, Ridge Road
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated June 3, 2010


60.   Public hearing to establish the Santa Cruz County Tourism Marketing District and the levy of assessments
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Resolution
c. Tourism statistics
d. Draft District Plan


61.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, public hearing to consider lease agreement of Redevelopment Agency owned property at 111 Atherton Loop (Assessor's Parcel Number 037-621-06) to Housing Choices Coalition
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated June 4, 2010
b. Resolution
c. Proposed lease agreement
d. Replacement reserve analysis
e. Covenants and restrictions (on file with the 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).

61.1   Consider adopting in concept ordinance adding Chapter 5.62 to the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the recall of displaced hotel workers
a. Letter of Supervisor Leopold, dated June 9, 2010
b. Proposed ordinance


62.   Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve Application 09-0139 (Coastal Development Permit to construct a 2,544 square foot two-story single-family dwelling on Oakhill Road); Assessor's Parcel Number 038-151-89; Appellant: Wittwer & Parkin, Attorneys at Law (representing adjacent property owner); Applicant: Robert Goldspink, Architect; Owner: Brian Arthur
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated June 1, 2010
b. Assessor's Parcel Map
c. Project Plans Revised on May 19, 2010
d. Findings and Conditions
e. Corrected Packet Provided to the Board of May 18, 2010 (on file with the Clerk)


63.   Consider letter from County Counsel regarding agreement with the City of Santa Cruz pursuant to UCSC comprehensive Settlement Agreement and take public testimony on the Settlement Agreement and the Local Agency Formation Commission application
a. Letter of County Counsel, dated June 8, 2010, with attachments


64.   Study Session on the proposed 2010/2011 Capital Improvement Program
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated June 3, 2010
b. Attachment 1: Memorandum of the Planning Director, dated May 17, 2010


65.   Consider adopting in concept ordinance deleting existing Section 2.36.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code and relacing it with a new Section 2.36.060 relating to fees for public records
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated June 9, 2010
b. Proposed ordinance


66.   7:00 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Public testimony on the proposed 2010/2011 County Budget

a. Oral Communications Sign-In Sheet of June 15, 2010
b. Electronic correspondence of Noel Garin Bock dated June 12, 2010


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.