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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
March 22, 2011


9:00
  • Roll Call
  • Consent Agenda
  • Oral Communications
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
12:00
  • Lunch
10:30
  • Recess
1:30
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
10:45
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
3:15
  • Recess

  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
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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.   Item deleted

7.   Approve minutes of March 8, 2011, 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.   Reject the claim of Robert W. Evans, Claim No. 011-063, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Leonard K. Tyson, Claim No. 011-065, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject the claim of Damian Luna, Claim No. 011-066, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Reject the claim of Michael E. Boyd, Claim No. 011-067, and refer to County Counsel

14.   Reject the claim of Claudia Hernandez Ramirez, Claim No. 011-060, and refer to County Counsel (continued from March 15, 2011 - item 11)

15.   Accept and file report on the Redistricting of Supervisorial Boundaries for 2011; approve the general timeline and process as presented; direct the County Administrative Officer to return with a proposed schedule for Public Meetings to provide a forum for public input on the Redistricting of Supervisorial Boundaries; reaffirm approval of the principles for redistricting as outlined; advise staff by April 1st of Board Member's list of local election contests to be incorporated into the Geographical Information System redistricting database; direct the County Administrative Officer to return April 5, 2011 with information on the 2010 Census population of each Supervisorial District and the population shifts needed to achieve numerical equality, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

16.   Adopt resolution in support of Senate Constitutional Amendment 1 and Assembly Constitutional Amendment 2, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2011, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

17.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Pinto Lake County Park Accessible Pathway Improvements Project; direct General Services to advertise for bids and set the bid opening for Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $10,000 from the Child Welfare System Outcome Improvement Project, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

19.   Adopt resolution re-authorizing the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council through June 30, 2011 and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

20.   Approve lease agreement with Bank of the West for check remittance processing equipment and software and take related actions, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

21.   Defer report on jail overcrowding issues to April 5, 2011, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner and the Chief Probation Officer

22.   Accept nomination of Maria Arreola for appointment to the Area Developmental Disabilities Board VII, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire January 1, 2014, with final appointment to be considered on April 5, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

23.   Accept nomination of James Parker for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2014, with final appointment to be considered on April 5, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

23.1   Adopt resolution urging the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to efficiency process the applications immigrants in a fair and speedy manner, and take related action, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

24.   Approve reappointment of Faris Sabbah to the First 5 Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

25.   Approve reappointment of various persons to County advisory bodies, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

26.   Approve reappointment of Denise Ostlund to Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

27.   Approve appointment of Ross Clark to the Commission on the Environment, for terms to begin April 1, 2011 and expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

28.   Approve reappointment of various persons to County advisory bodies, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

29.   Approve reappointment of Jim Marshall to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

30.   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 313, relating to residential care facilities for the elderly and associated noticing requirements, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

31.   Approve reappointment of Toni Campbell to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

32.   Approve reappointment of Dr. Salem Magarian to the First 5 Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

33.   Approve reappointment of John Laue to the Mental Health Advisory Board, for a term to expire April 1, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

34.   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Senate Bill 33, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

35.   Approve reappointment of Joan McVay to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

36.   Approve reappointment of various persons to at-large positions on the Emergency Medical Care Commission, Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, and Latino Affairs Commission, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Chairperson Stone

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

37.   Adopt resolution for the submission of the Santa Cruz County Low Income Health Program; accept and file report on the Low Income Health Plan and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of the Health Services Agency

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

38.   Authorize submittal of application for a CALTRANS community-based transportation planning grant and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

39.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider a proposal to amend County Code Chapter 13.10 regarding regulations for fences, walls, and corner sight clearance triangles in required yards and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

40.   Adopt resolution approving the 2011 Santa Cruz County Bicycle Plan; direct Public Works to submit the plan to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission for certification as complying with the California Streets and Highways Code and the Regional Transportation Plan; direct staff to submit the plan to the California Department of Transportation for Bicycle Transportation Account funding eligibility after certification by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $12,000 from the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District for the purchase of an employee commuter van; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $15,000 and authorize the purchase of a commuter van in an amount not-to-exceed $27,000, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Approve independent contractor agreement with Nolte Associates, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $28,510 for an independent structural review for the Quail Hollow Bridge Replacement Project through December 31, 2012, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Approve participation in the ongoing maintenance and management of the Santa Cruz County Environmental Web Portal in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,000 per fiscal year beginning in 2010-2011 through June 30, 2012, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.   Approve the permit conditions for the Annual Strawberry Fields Forever XXI Bicycle Ride on May 15, 2011, and direct staff to issue the event permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45.   Approve road closures and permit for the Davenport Cinco De Mayo Celebration on May 7, 2011, and direct staff to issue the event permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the County Service Area No. 34, Larson Road Roadside turnouts and Widening Project and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening on April 21, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on May 17, 2011 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Storm Damage Repair, County Service Area No. 51, Hopkins Gulch Road Culvert Replacement Project and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening on April 21, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on May 17, 2011 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.1   Accept and file annual report of the Soquel Village Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board and take related, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

47.2   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule public hearing for Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption in concept of ordinances amending District Code for 2011-2012 water and sewer service charges; approve Notice of Public Hearing and direct staff to mail the notice to all affected property owners at least 45 days prior to the public hearing; adopt resolution approving annual contributions to the Capital Improvement Program, as recommended by the District Engineer

 

ADDENDA

47.3   Object to sale by the Santa Cruz County Tax Collector of one tax-defaulted property; adopt resolution approving and accepting the purchase of tax-defaulted property and authorizing the Chairperson to sign the agreement to purchase; authorize the Auditor-Controller to charge the Real Property budget $2,000 for the purchase of the County land, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.4   Award contract to Dietrich Iron Works, Inc. in the amount of $43,600 for the Election Polling Site Improvement Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services


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

48.   Presentation by the Women's Commission regarding completion of the Status of Women and Girls Report
a. Letter of Chairperson Stone, dated March 15, 2011
b. Status of Women and Girls Report (on file with the Clerk)


49.   Continued public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments for minor exceptions to certain zoning standards, and providing new site standards for garages (continued from March 15, 2011 - item 28)
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated March 15, 2011
b. Material from the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 15, 2011 - item 28

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).

50.   Consider adopting an ordinance in concept adding Chapter 5.60 to the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the licensing of tobacco retailers
a. Letter of the Director of Health Service, dated March 7, 2011
b. Proposed ordinance
c. Correspondence


51.   Public hearing on the County 2010-2011 Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Enterprise Fund application
a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator, dated March 11, 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).

52.   Consider an ordinance amending Section 2.02.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code by adding new Subdivisions E and F relating to cap on increases to compensation for members of the Board of Supervisors
a. Minute Order of March 22, 2011, Item No. 052


53.   Consider appointment of Bud Winslow to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire on March 22, 2015
a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie, dated March 3, 2011
b. Application (on file with the Clerk of the Board)


54.   Consider reappointment of Steven R. Tronick to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire on April 1, 2015
a. Letter of Chairperson Stone, dated March 7, 2011


55.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, consider report on the status of redevelopment legislation; approve allocation of funds to various capital improvement projects; approve transfer of funds to various projects as determined by the Board; direct staff to return with appropriate revisions to plans and specifications for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project - 32nd Avenue to 41st Avenue on or before April 12, 2011 and take related actions

a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator, with attachments


56.   Consider approval of reimbursement agreement with City of Santa Cruz Water Department in the amount of $24,352.83; consider adoption of resolution for unanticipated revenue in the amount of $24,352.83 from the City of Santa Cruz Water Department; make related findings; accept low bid in the amount of $626,625.00 from The Don Chapin Company, Inc. for the Eaton Street Improvement Project; authorize award of contract and related actions
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated March 15, 2011
b. Bid Summary
c. Reimbursement Agreement with the Santa Cruz Water Department
d. Proposed resolution


57.   Consider approval of a contract amendment with John Cahalan Landscape Architect in the amount of $72,138 for additional construction observation and construction administration services for the Felt Street Park Project, and related actions
a. Letter of the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services, with attachments, dated March 4, 2011


 

ADDENDA

57.1   Consider resolution approving property exchange for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project; authorize the Chief Real Property Agent to negotiate a Land Exchange Agreement with the property owner and related actions
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated March 10, 2011
b. Proposed resolution
c. Site map


57.2   Consider report and find there is a need to continue the state of emergency relative to the March 11, 2011 Tsunami event (continued from March 15, 2011 - item 31.2)
a. Letter of the Director of General Services dated March 21, 2011


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.