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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
March 15, 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.   Item deleted

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

9.1   Adopt ordinance amending Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 2.106.020 and Subsection (a) of Section 2.106.050 of the Santa Cruz County Code modifying the membership and powers and duties of the Emergency Management Council (approved in concept March 8, 2011 - item 65)

10.   Reject the claim of Jose Villarruel, Claim No. 011-58, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Claudia Hernandez Ramirez, Claim No. 011-60, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Accept and file Treasurer Quarterly Cash Count, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

13.   Adopt resolution proclaiming March 20-27, 2011 as "Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness Week" in Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the Director of General Services

14.   Approve amendment to contract with the Community Action Board, amending the Gemma Program scope of work to include MediCal Administrative Activities and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

15.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report for the period ending February 28, 2011, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

16.   Approve reappointment of Superintendent Michael Watkins to the Treasury Oversight Commission as the representative of the County of Superintendent of Schools, and Mary Hart as the alternate, for terms to expire March 31, 2015; approve reappointment of Bob Shepard as the public member representative and Ron Sekkel as alternate for terms to expire March 31, 2015; and approve reappointment of Liann Reyes as School District Representative and Alvaro Meza as alternate for a term to expire March 31, 2015, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

17.   Accept nomination of Bud Winslow for appointment to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire on March 22, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

18.   Accept nomination of Steven R. Tronick for reappointment to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2015, with final appointment to be considered on March 22, 2011, as recommended by Chairperson Stone

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

19.   Authorize the submittal of a grant proposal to Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for $125, 000 per year for five years to strengthen community coalitions to prevent youth substance abuse, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

20.   Defer report on Annual Ambulance Diversion and Hospital Restricted Status to April 12, 2011, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

21.   Accept and file the Santa Cruz County 2010 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan Update and authorize submittal to the federal Economic Development Administration, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

22.   Consent to the processing of a consolidated coastal development permit for the North Coast property held by Coast Dairies & Land Company as proposed by the California Coastal Commission and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

23.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend Chapter 13.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code to establish medical marijuana cooperative regulations, as recommended by the Planning Director

24.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend Chapter 13.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code to establish Vacation Rental Regulations, as recommended by the Planning Director

25.   Accept and file the 2010 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Assessment Report; adopt resolution accepting the findings of the 2010 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Assessment Report and urging the Legislature and Governor to revalidate the Transportation Tax Swap; direct Public Works to return during budget hearings in June 2011 with an update on the County's Pavement Condition Index and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

25.1   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PAJARO STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, approve independent contractor agreement with Kittleson Environmental Consulting in the amount of $122,425 for biological support services for the Pajaro River Bench Excavation Project and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

26.   Approve changes to the Santa Cruz County Parks and Recreation Commission by-laws, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Spaces, and Cultural Services

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

26.1   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorize $60,000 in Redevelopment Agency Housing Funds for legal fees associated with settlement of litigation, as recommended by the Planning Director

 

ADDENDA

26.2   Adopt a resolution ratifying the proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency in Santa Cruz County and requesting Governor Brown to proclaim a State of Emergency for Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the Director of General Services

*****REGULAR AGENDA*****

27.   10:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

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 the Board Chambers)

a. Zone 7 Agenda of March 15, 2011
b. 1: Oral Communications Sign-In Sheet of March 15, 2011
c. 1.1: Action Summary Minutes of January 25, 2011
d. 1.2: Letter of the District Engineer dated March 1, 2011 RE: Status Report on the Pajaro River Bench Excavation Project
e. 1.3: Letter of the District Engineer dated March 1, 2011 RE: Pajaro River Flood Risk Reduction Project Report
f. 1.4: Letter of the District Engineer dated March 1, 2011 RE: 2011/2012 Zone 7 Benefit Assessment Rates
g. Resolution setting public hearing
h. Resolution Confirming previously established benefit assessment rates
i. Notice of Public Hearing
28.   Public hearing to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission and proposed zoning ordinance amendments allowing for minor exceptions to certain zoning standards, providing new site standards for garages and continuing the public hearing to March 22, 2011 for final action (continued from January 25, 2011 - item 51)
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated February 28, 2011
b. Proposed resolution
c. Proposed ordinance
d. Proposed ordinance (strike-through)
e. CEQA Negative Declaration
f. Response to public comments on Negative Declaration
g. Areas within the Rural Services Line, excluding areas in PUDs
h. Planning Commission resolution of February 9, 2011
i. Staff report to Planning Commission
j. Planning Commission minutes of February 9, 2011

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).

29.   Consider changes to Civil Service Rule Section 130 XIV. relative to disciplinary action, as recommended by the Civil Service Commission and the Director of Personnel
a. Letter of the Civil Service Commission and the Director of Personnel, dated March 3, 2011
b. Proposed resolution


30.   Consider reappointment of Cecilia Espinola, Rama Khalsa, Michael C. Watkins, and Supervisor Mark W. Stone to the First 5 Commission, as at-large representatives, for terms to expire April 1, 2012
a. Letter of Chairperson Stone, dated February 23, 2011
31.   Consider reappointment of various persons to at-large positions on the Child Care Planning Council, Domestic Violence Commission, Emergency Medical Care Commission, Environmental Health Appeals Commission, Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, Latino Affairs Commission, Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Managed Medical Care Commission, and Water Advisory Commission, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2015
a. Letter of Chairperson Stone, dated March 4, 2011
        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.