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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
January 25, 2011

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.

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 January 11, 2011, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of January 6, 2011 through January 19, 2011 and approved upon adoption of the 2010-2011 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 the claim of Krystal Lynne Rojas, Claim No. 011-047, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Tim Hawkins, Claim No. 011-049, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Accept and file report on the Whistleblower Hotline activity for calendar year 2010, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

13.   Accept and file report on the impacts of the fiscal year 2011-2012 State Budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (materials available Friday, January 21, 2011)

14.   Continue consideration of documents for the acceptance of the offer of dedication for Sunny Cove beach until February 8, 2011, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (continued form January 11, 2011 - item 14)

15.   Accept and file report on the County Fire public opinion survey for County Service Area #48, as recommended by the Director of General Services

16.   Accept and file status report on the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building Repair Project and direct staff to return with an update on or before March 8, 2011, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17.   Approve lease agreement with the United States House of Representatives for legislative office space in the County Government Center and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18.   Authorize payment in the amount of $18,473.31 to Earthworks Paving Contractors, Inc. for the emergency parking lot repair at the County Government Center, as recommended by the Director of General Services

19.   Accept and file status report on the Phase III Property Tax Software Project and direct staff to return in May 2011 with a report on the proposed deployment schedule, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

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

21.   Approve appointment of Martin Garcia as the Alternate to Supervisor Caput on the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

22.   Authorize the Planning Director to process a refund of $1,515 to Bonny Doon Volunteer Fire/Rescue, Inc. for its appeal of Application No. 10-0056, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

23.   Accept and file annual report of the Arts Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Stone

24.   Approve appointment of members of the Board of Supervisors to various agencies, committees, and commissions for calendar year 2011, as recommended by Chairperson Stone

25.   Direct the Chairperson to write to the leaders of the Senate and Assembly, and to the County's State representatives, urging the restoration of funds for Local Planning Councils and the Assembly Bill 212 program in fiscal year 2011-12, as recommended by Chairperson Stone

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

26.   Accept and file report on the relocation of the Behavioral Health Unit and direct staff to return with an update on or before February 8, 2011, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

27.   Accept and file report on the Coverage Initiative Expansion and direct staff to return with a status report on or before March 8, 2011, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

28.   Accept and file report on the Tobacco Retail License and direct Health Services, in coordination with the Sheriff and County Counsel, to return with a draft Tobacco Retail License ordinance for review and approval on or before March 22, 2011, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

29.   Approve Request for Proposal for Fish Passage and Stream Habitat Restoration Adaptive Management Services; direct staff to return on or before May 24, 2011 with a proposed contract, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

30.   Authorize the Director of Human Services to sign the contract amendment with the Small Business Development Center of Cabrillo College adding $5,000 to the agreement to continue Retain Your Employees business services through June 30, 2011, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

31.   Accept and file report on the Energy Upgrade California program, as recommended by the Planning Director

32.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $800,000 for the Dientes Community Dental Care Program, the Minto Place Affordable Housing Project, and for grant administration; adopt resolution designating the Planning Director to act on the County's behalf on any grant agreements and amendments, as recommended by the Planning Director

33.   Accept and file the 2010 Live Oak Parking Program report and direct Public Works to initiate the 2011 Live Oak Parking Program; adopt resolutions establishing parking zones and period of restricted parking for the 2011 parking program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

34.   Accept and file report on the Aptos Village Plan railroad crossing improvements and direct staff to return with an update on or before April 12, 2011, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

35.   Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $361,020.63 for the 2010 Pavement Management Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

36.   Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $367,847.70 for the Redwood Lodge Road Storm Damage Repair Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

37.   Adopt resolution extending the term of the Santa Cruz County Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force to January 25, 2013 and appointing members of the Task Force for terms to expire January 25, 2013, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Eaton Street Improvements - Lake Avenue to 7th Avenue Project and authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for February 24, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room; direct staff to return on March 8, 2011 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39.   Approve Request for Proposals for engineering services for the San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.   Accept and file annual financial reports (on file with the Clerk of the Board) of the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

41.   Accept and file report on the strategic plan for the Veterans Memorial Building Board of Trustees and approve final payment of $8,910.50, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services

42.   Approve the continued operation of the youth after-school programs at Mar Vista Elementary School and the La Selva Beach Clubhouse and request staff to provide a final program status report at the budget hearings in June 2011, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services

43.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve amendment to agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., increasing the amount by $27,426.88 for a not-to-exceed total of $225,578.31 for additional construction management and inspection services for the Davenport Water Treatment System Improvements Project and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

44.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, increase the maximum annual rental subsidy for the Transitional Housing Plus Program and approve the 2011 Annual Continuing Rental Agreement List, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator and the Planning Director

 

ADDENDA

44.1   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, direct the Redevelopment Agency Administrator to meet with representatives of the Live Oak School District and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz to review the proposed development of a Boys and Girls Club on the campus at Shoreline Middle School in Live Oak; develop a set of recommendations for consideration by the Board and provide a report at budget hearings, as outlined, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

44.2   Adopt resolution opposing the Governor's proposal to abolish redevelopment agencies in California, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

44.3   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, direct the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director to work with the Redevelopment Agency Administrator and provide a report to the Board on February 8, 2011, regarding actions the Board may be able to take to protect existing redevelopment funds, as outlined, as recommended by Director Leopold

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

45.   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 IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD,
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Negotiator: Directors of Human Services and Personnel
Employee Organization: In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Employees

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

United Veteran's Council v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV167145

Heather Point Partners No. 4, L.P.; Heather Point Partners No. 3, L.P.; Heather Point Partners No. 1, L.P.; Heather Point Partners No. 2 L.P. v. County of Santa Cruz, Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz, and DOES 1 to 50, Santa Cruz Superior Court No. CV161144

Vincent LoFranco v. County of Santa Cruz, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case Number SAL0119024


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*****

46.   Presentation by the Office of Mine Reclamation recognizing Santa Cruz County as an outstanding lead agency
a. Letter of Chairperson Stone, dated January 10, 2011
47.   Presentation by the Santa Cruz County First 5 Commission
a. Letter of Supervisor Stone, dated January 20, 2011
48.   The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County 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 the Board Chambers)
a. Agenda of January 25, 2011
b. 1: Oral Communications Sign-In Sheet of January 25, 2011
c. 1.1: Minutes of November 16, 2010
d. 1.2: Letter of the District Engineer dated January 12, 2011 RE: Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
e. 1.3: Letter of the District Engineer, dated January 18, 2011 RE: 2011 Schedule of Meetings
f. 1.4: Letter of the District Engineer, dated January 12, 2011 RE: Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project Status Report
g. 1.5: Letter of the District Engineer, dated January 11, 2011 RE: Agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources
49.   Public hearing on the proposed Moran Lake Park Concept Plan and Moran Lake Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan
a. Letter of the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
b. Moran Lake Concept Plan
c. Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan
50.   Public hearing on the County's Community Development Block Grant Program
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated January 13, 2011
b. Materials from the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 9, 2010 - item 35.1
c. Outline of Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program
51.   Continued public hearing to consider revisions to ordinance amending Chapter 13.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code to establish Minor Exceptions from certain zoning site standards and to consider new site standards for garages (continued from November 16, 2010 - item 34 and December 7, 2010 - item 67)
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated January 10, 2011
b. Proposed ordinance (clean copy)
c. Proposed ordinance (strike through copy)
d. CEQA Initial Study
e. Table: exceptions in other cities and counties
f. Letter of the Planning Director, dated November 3, 2010 (item 34, November 16, 2010 meeting of the Board of Supervisors)
g. Letter of the Planning Director, dated November 19, 2010 (item 67, Board of Supervisors meeting of December 07, 2010)
h. Planning Commission Report of October 12, 2010
i. Santa Cruz County Code Section 13.10.230(c)

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 appointment of Vicki Miranda to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2014
a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie, dated January 3, 2011
b. Application (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
53.   Consider appointment of Alan Aman to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2014
a. Letter of Supervisor Coonerty, dated January 5, 2011
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.