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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 21, 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
7:00

  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 24, 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 Lonni Locatelli, Claim No. 011-093, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Accept and file the annual status report on the Identity Theft Protection Program, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

12.   Accept and file report on Community Television; approve 2011-2012 budget and activities plan through December 31, 2011 and direct the County Administrative Officer to return on November 15, 2011 with further recommendations, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

13.   Adopt resolutions accepting and appropriating Department of Homeland Security SAFER Grant funds in the amount of $109,988 into the County Fire Department budget to promote recruitment and retention of County Fire personnel, as recommended by the Director of General Services

14.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report for the period ending May 31, 2011, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

15.   Accept nomination of Lesley Wright for appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative of consumers, for a term to expire April 1, 2013, with final appointment to be considered on June 28, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

16.   Approve appointment of Robert White to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 1, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

17.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $78,947 into the Human Services budget for fiscal year 2010-2011; approve amendment to the service agreement with the Parents Center, reducing the amount by $3,939, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

18.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,398,100 from the State of California Employment Development Department and approve agreements with Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,011,478 and with Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County in the amount of $230,412 to operate the Tsunami National Emergency Grant work project, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

19.   Approve fiscal year 2011-2012 agreements with Parents Center in the amount of $48,000 for therapeutic supervised visitation services; with Meridian Psychotherapy Group in the amount of $33,687 for adoption promotion and support services; with Youth Resource Bank, in the amount of $33,687 to oversee a flexible fund providing tangible support to families receiving child welfare services; with United Way of Santa Cruz County in the amount of $17,605 to enhance coordination and service integration of the Children's Network; with the United Way of Santa Cruz County in the amount of $15,000 to function as the Child Abuse Prevention Council and disseminate child abuse prevention messages in Santa Cruz County; with Community Counseling Center in the amount of $683,123 for Families Together differential response program and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

20.   Approve a contract with Goodwill Industries, Inc. dba Shoreline Workforce Development Services for work experience and subsidized employment services in the amount of $484,612 and a contract with Dr. Gerard Chambers for learning disability assessments in an amount not-to-exceed $40,000 retroactive to June 1, 2011, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

21.   Approve Child Care Fees Loans in the amount of $159,420 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

22.   Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms and conditions of property acquisition agreement for the Schulties Road Storm Damage Repair Project and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

22.1   Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms and conditions of property acquisition agreement for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project; approve payment of claim and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

23.   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 (continued from June 14, 2011 - item 53)

24.   Approve independent contractor agreement with Commercial Environment Landscape for landscaping services within County Service Area No. 3 - Aptos Seascape in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 per fiscal year for the term beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013 and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

25.   Approve independent contractor agreement in the amount of $28,000 with Back to Eden Landscaping & Maintenance for streetscape maintenance and extra services in fiscal year 2011-2012 and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

26.   Approve independent contractor agreement with Whitson Engineers in the not-to-exceed amount of $55,220 for design support services for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27.   Approve maintenance agreement between the City of Santa Cruz Water Department and the County of Santa Cruz for the establishment of permanent landscaping on the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, accept low bid of Lewis and Tibbits, Inc., in the amount of $362,795 for the Davenport Drinking Water Improvement Project - Phase II; authorize the award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

29.   Accept and file status report regarding Redevelopment Agency purchased projects in the project area and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator and the Director of Public Works

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

30.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve a contract amendment with Rutan & Tucker LLP in the amount of $30,000, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator


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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

31.   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


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*****

32.   Public hearing to consider County Service Area No. 12 - Wastewater Management Assessment/service charge reports for fiscal year 2011-2012
a. Letter of the Director of Health Services dated May 31, 2011
b. Resolution


33.   Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve Application No. 11083: a proposal to rezone three County-owned parcels, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 026-111-03 and 029-171-05 from R-1-6-D (Residential, one unit per 6000 square feet - Designated Park Site Combining Zone District) to PR (Parks, Recreation, and Open Space), and Assessor's Parcel Number 028-302-04 from R-1-5-PP (Residential, one unit per 5,000 square feet - Designated Park Site Combining Zone District-Pleasure Point Community Design Combining District)
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated June 8, 2011
b. Proposed ordinances
c. CEQA Environmental Determination
d. Planning Commission resolutions
e. Planning Commission staff report
f. Planning Commission minutes

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).

34.   Consider a presentation by Save Our Shores providing an update on the Green Schools Program
a. Letter of Chairperson Stone, dated June 13, 2011


35.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, consider approval of the Soquel Creek Linear Park and Parking Improvements Conceptual Master Plan and related actions
a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator and the Interim Director of Parks, Open Spaces and Cultural Services, with attachments, dated June 8, 2011


36.   Consider adoption of a resolution officially recognizing the Costanoan Ohlone Rumsen Mutsen Tribe and supporting the tribe in their efforts to secure Federal Recognition as an Indian tribe by the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
a. Letter of Supervisor Caput dated June 13, 2011
b. Resolution


37.   Consider an ordinance amending Subsection (B) of Section 2.02.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to compensation for members of the Board of Supervisors associated with contributions to the public retirement system
a. Letter of Supervisor Caput, dated June 13, 2011
b. Proposed Ordinance (clean and strike-through copy)
c. Letter of the County Administrative Officer and the County Counsel, dated June 16, 2011


38.   10:45 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 5, to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers)

a. Zone 5 Agenda of June 21, 2011
b. Oral Communications Sign-In Sheet of June 21, 2011
c. 1.1: Minutes of March 8, 2011
d. 1.2: Letter of the District Engineer dated June 7, 2011 RE: Third Quarterly Report of 2010/2011 Zone 5 Expansion Construction Revenue
e. 1.3: Letter of the District Engineer, dated June 7, 2011 RE: Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Drainage Review Services Budget Revisions, Acceptance of Unanticipated Revenue
f. Proposed Resolution
g. 1.4: Letter of the District Engineer dated June 7, 2011 RE: Proposed 2011/2012 Zone 5 Budget
h. Budget Narrative Information


 

ADDENDA

38.1   Public hearing to consider proposed disposition of County property (Assessor's Parcel Number 030-341-10)
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated June 15, 2011
b. Proposed 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).

38.2   7:00 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Public testimony on the proposed 2011/2012 County Budget (in Santa Cruz)

a. Oral Communications Sign-In Sheet of June 21, 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.