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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 14, 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
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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 17, 2011 and May 24, 2011, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of May 19, 2011 through June 8, 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.   Authorize the Chairperson to submit a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 744, regarding testing of water submeters, to Senator Mark Wyland, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

11.   Adopt resolution authorizing the temporary transfer of funds in the amount of $45,000 to the Lompico County Water District and take related actions, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

12.   Accept and file status report on State Park closures, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

13.   Approve the assignment of the existing county voting system contract to Dominion Voting Systems, as recommended by the County Clerk

14.   Accept and file annual report on the Integrated Pest Management Program; approve recommendation to amend the Integrated Pest Management Policy and direct the County Administrative Officer to return in June 2012 with the 2011 annual Integrated Pest Management Program Report, as recommended by the County Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

15.   Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to sign and submit agreement with the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for Victim/Witness Assistance Center's Funeral/Burial and Domestic Violence Relocation Revolving Fund for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014; approve request to transfer funds in the amount of $30,000 from salaries to professional and special services, as recommended by the District Attorney

 

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

16.   Accept the Notice of Completion for the Watsonville Veteran's Hall Roof and Wall Repair Project; approve the final cost of $39,662 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $632,868 from the 2010 Homeland Security Grant for domestic preparedness planning and for the acquisition of fire, EMS, and law enforcement emergency response interoperable communication equipment; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $197,860 for the purchase of fixed assets; authorize the General Services Director to execute the grant and reimburse the non-County agencies for their expenditures, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $219,993 from the California Energy Commission for energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades, as recommended by the Director of General Services

19.   Approve amendment to agreement with Elevator Service Co, Inc., increasing the amount by $2,500 for a not-to-exceed total of $34,350 for maintenance and repair to elevators located in County facilities, as recommended by the Director of General Services

20.   Authorize the General Services Director to notify the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFIRE) of the County's intent to contract for the same level of services in fiscal year 2012-2013 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

20.1   Authorize the submission of grant applications to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District in the total amount of up to $236,000, as recommended by the Director of General Services

20.2   Authorize Fleet Services to purchase a replacement vehicle for Probation; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating insurance proceeds, as recommended by the Director of General Services

21.   Award contract in the amount of $120,744 to Ausonio, Inc. for the Watsonville Health Center Remodel Project and take other related actions, as recommended by the Directors of General Services and Human Services

22.   Ratify the Installment Payment agreement in the amount of $28,059 with Lyon Financing Inc. DBA US Bank Financing for replacement of the Duplicating Fund Copier equipment, and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $28,059 for the lease purchase agreement, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

23.   Approve replenishment for inmate money order in the amount of $160, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

24.   Approve agreement with Creditron Corporation in the maximum amount of $15,000 through June 30, 2012, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

25.   Accept and file this response to the Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention Commission 2010 inspection of the Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

26.   Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for Evidence Based Practices Project funds through the California Corrections Standards Authority, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

27.   Approve the contract amendment with Behavioral Interventions, Inc., increasing the amount by $13,500 for a not-to-exceed total of $35,500 to provide electronic monitoring services, equipment, and devices, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

28.   Approve amendment to contract with Community Bridges - Live Oak Resource Center to amend the scope of work to include Medi-Cal Administrative Activities, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

29.   Approve amendment to the contract with the California Institute of Mental Health to extend the term of contract through June 30, 2011, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

30.   Approve Letter of Agreement with the Annie E. Casey Foundation for a juvenile detention grant award of up to $150,000, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

31.   Approve the realignment of appropriations within the Probation budget, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

31.1   Adopt resolution supporting the Deputy Sheriff's Rodeo 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

32.   Approve appointment of Denise Ruso to the Child Care Planning Council, as a discretionary appointee, for a term to expire April 1, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

33.   Approve appointment of Lucila Sanchez to the Human Services Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

34.   Approve appointment of Francisco Diaz to the Latino Affairs Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

35.   Approve appointment of Robert B. Culbertson to the Commission on the Environment, for a term to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

35.1   Direct the County Administrative Officer to consult with appropriate staff and report back on September 13, 2011, with recommendations on how to achieve a community-wide goal of planting 25,000 trees by the end of 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

36.   Accept and file report on the status of negotiations for final approval of the Low Income Health Program application and Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver participation authorization, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

36.1   Accept and file status report on the Behavioral Health Unit Relocation Project; approve the Negative Declaration; adopt resolution and Purchase Agreement; direct staff to return to the Board on or before September 1, 2011 with a Request for Proposals for the BHU Operator Section Process, and take related actions, as recommended by Director of Health Services Agency

37.   Approve amendment to agreement with Decade Software Company, LLC for Environmental Health data management software maintenance services, adding one-time costs of $21,140 for required e-reporting upgrades, increasing the annual costs from $28,840 to a not-to-exceed amount of $35,576, and extending the term of contract through June 30, 2016 and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

37.1   Approve amendments to agreements to Alcohol and Drug Program service agreements with Youth Resource Bank, increasing the maximum amount by $11,339 to $109,651; Janus of Santa Cruz, increasing the maximum amount by $135,197 to $2,428,507; Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, increasing the maximum amount by $38,550 to $1,621,757; New Life Community Services, decreasing the maximum amount by $5,000 to $3,548; and Sobriety Works, decreasing the maximum amount by $25,800 to $260,374, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

38.   Approve mental health treatment agreements with Charis Youth Center effective December 2010, for an amount not-to-exceed $71,000; Rebekah's Children's Services, effective January 2010, for an amount not-to-exceed $56,000, and an amendment with Unity Care, Inc., increasing the maximum amount by $53,000 to $303,000, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

39.   Authorize payment of two invoices over one year old totaling $615.63, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

40.   Accept and file the 2010-2011 annual report on Community Programs, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

41.   Accept and file report on the Affordable Housing Preservation Program and concur with the recommendation to limit the purchase of homes under the Affordable Housing Preservation Program to units the County can either sell to eligible buyers because mortgage financing is available, or lease according to the parameters of the Program, as recommended by the Planning Director

42.   Approve a contract with Fehr and Peers Transportation Consultants in the amount of $105,000 for Phase I services associated with the County's Sustainable Community and Transit Corridors Plan; authorize the Planning Director to sign the agreement and to execute a subsequent amendment in the amount of up to $75,000 for Phase II services, at such time as the County enters into an Agreement with the State for Phase II, as recommended by the Planning Director

43.   Approve the use of Zayante Sandhill Conservation Bank credits to mitigate for approximately 225 square feet of impact to the Zayante Sandhills habitat caused by the construction of a room addition and retaining wall to an existing single-family dwelling in Scotts Valley, as recommended by the Planning Director

44.   Authorize the Planning Director to develop a grant application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development's HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $700,000 for a continuation of the County's First-Time Homebuyer Program and a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program, and direct staff to return on or before August 9, 2011 wiith a resolution authorizing submittal of the application, as recommended by the Planning Director

45.   Authorize submittal of a grant application to the California Strategic Growth Council's Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Program, to draft an Urban Greening Master Plan for Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the Directors of Planning and Public Works

46.   Accept and file report on March 2011 Storms Event emergency project status and direct staff to return on or before June 28, 2011 with an emergency projects status report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.   Accept and file report on the County's pavement condition and direct staff to return on or before September 20, 2011 with a further status report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48.   Accept and file report on the proposed single-use bag ordinance and direct staff to return on or before September 13, 2011 with an update and recommendations for further action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49.   Accept the low bid of Reber Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $233,305.32 for the Highland Way Storm Damage Repair Project; authorize award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50.   Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms and conditions of property acquisition agreement for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project - 32nd to 41st Avenue; make findings, and approve payment of claim for the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51.   Approve independent contractor agreement in the not-to-exceed amount of $61,213 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for long range recovery and waste managment planning services through June 30, 2012, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52.   Approve final map of Tract 1502, Silver Oaks Phase I; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Subdivision Agreement and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53.   Approve the cost share agreement in the amount of $25,000 between the County of Santa Cruz Department of Public Works and the Regents of the University of California, Santa Cruz, for roadway improvements along Coolidge Drive at High Street and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

54.   Ratify the emergency contract with Granite Construction Company for the emergency access road around debris flow on Nelson Road and authorize lump sum payment in the amount of $105,699.88 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55.   Approve independent contractor agreement in the not-to-exceed amount of $18,000 with Sandra O'Connell for the Kreative Kids Program at Wilder Hall and take related actions, as recommended by the Interim Director of Parks

56.   Accept report on the status of redevelopment agreements; approve an agreement with the City of Santa Cruz for the Arana Gulch Path Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

57.   Adopt resolution scheduling a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter 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

57.1   Adopt resolution supporting Senate Bill 286 and Assembly Bill 1250 to amend the Health and Safety Code relating to redevelopment, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

58.   Authorize the Redevelopment Agency Administrator and the Director of Public Works to sign and forward a copy of the attached letter of support for the Port District dredge permit application to the US Army Corp of Engineers, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

59.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve a resolution accepting unanticipated revenue into the Live Oak-Soquel Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

 

ADDENDA

59.1   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve thirteen contract amendments to extend contracts through fiscal year 2011-2012, and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

59.2   Approve agreement with Smart Enclosures, LLC in the amount of $134,296 to provide engineering, manufacturing and initial installation of the warm water pool enclosure at the Simpkins Swim Center and take related actions, as recommended by the Interim Director of Parks, Open Spaces and Cultural Services

59.3   Approve the independent contractor agreement with Knowlton Construction in the amount of $89,447 for the Historic Miller Remodel Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59.4   Approve independent conrtactor agreement with Randazzo Enterprises, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $32,610 for the Capitola Road/7th Avenue demolition project; approve independent contractor agreement with Chris Wortman Excavation in the not-to-exceed amount of $76,556 for the Heart of Soquel demolition project, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59.5   Deny bid protest submitted by Triad Electronic, Inc; approve independent contractor agreement with Western Water Features, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $65,000 for the Simpkins Swim Center Variable Frequency Drive Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works


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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

60.   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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Intitiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
2255 Huntington Drive, Aptos, CA
Assessor's Parcel Number: 041-201-04
Under Negotiation: Easements and Long Term Lease of County Property
Negotiating Parties: Travis Cary, Chief Real Property Agent and Soquel Creek Water District

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

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*****

61.   Presentation on Santa Cruz County Tourism Marketing District
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated June 7, 2011


62.   Continued public hearing on the proposed property exchange for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project (continued from May 17, 2011 - item 52)
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works dated June 1, 2011
b. Resolution
c. Real Property Exchange Agreement


63.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, public hearing on 2011-2012 Davenport County Sanitation District sewer and service charge report
a. Letter of the District Engineer, dated June 1, 2011
b. Proposed resolution
c. Summary of service charges


64.   Public hearing to consider County Service Area No. 48 and County Service Area No. 4 Fire Protection Service Charge Reports for fiscal year 2011-2012
a. Letter of the Director of General Services, dated June 8, 2011
b. 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).

65.   Consider actuarial study for reduction to Post Employment Benefits for the District Attorney Inspectors
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer and the Director of Personnel, dated June 2, 2011
b. Actuarial study by Bartel Associates, LLC


66.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Conduct public meeting on the Redistricting of Supervisorial Boundaries and continue the public meeting to Monday, June 20, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. or thereafter at the Watsonville City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor, Watsonville, CA

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, with attachment, dated June 6, 2011


67.   Study session on the Capital Improvement Program
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, with attachment, dated June 1, 2011


68.   Consider appointment of Owen Lawlor to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire June 14, 2015
a. Letter of Supervisor Coonerty, dated May 17, 2011
b. Application (on file with the Clerk of the Board)


69.   Consider an ordinance amending Subsection (a) of Section 2.02.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to compensation for members of the Board of Supervisors
a. Letter of Supervisor Caput, dated June 8, 2011
b. Proposed ordinance (clean and strike-through versions)


 

ADDENDA

69.1   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, Consider adoption of a resolution supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 1250 and related actions regarding the continued maintenance of the Redevelopment Agency
a. Letter of Supervisor Leopold, dated June 9, 2011
b. Proposed resolution
c. Text of Assembly Bill 1250


        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.