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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 28, 2011

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.

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******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.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of June 16, 2011 through June 22, 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 Douglas Rennels, Claim No. 011-088J, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the Claim of Jeanne Roddy, Claim No. 011-088K, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the Claim of Ann Schroedel, Claim No. 011-088L, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Reject the Claim of Cesario Castillo, Maria Sosa, Brenda Sosa, Claim No. 011-092B, and refer to County Counsel
14.	Reject the Claim of Dragan Daich, Claim No. 011-097, and refer to County Counsel
15.	Reject the Claim of John and Lina Respass (Farmers Insurance Subrogation), Claim No. 011-099, and refer to County Counsel
16.	Reject the Claim of Derek Deaton, Claim No. 011-100, and refer to County Counsel
17.	Reject the Claim of Jason Steinberg, Claim No. 011-101, and refer to County Counsel
18.	Reject the Claim of Harriet Parinello, Claim No. 011-103, and refer to County Counsel
19.	Adopt the resolution authorizing the temporary transfer of funds to the Districts; and direct the County Treasurer to make the necessary transfer of funds, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller and the Treasurer-Tax Collector
20.	Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to sign and renew a joint powers agreement with the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board in the amount of $273,450 for the period of June 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, as recommended by the District Attorney
21.	Accept report on the modified automatic aid agreement with Santa Clara County; direct staff to return on or before September 13, 2011 with the final auto aid agreement for approval and a status report on Santa Clara County reimbursement to Santa Cruz County Fire for emergency response into the remaining unprotected areas, as recommended by the Director of General Services
21.1	SEE REGULAR AGENDA ADDENDUM ITEM 77.3
22.	Approve amendment to agreement with Crane Pest Control, Inc. increasing the amount by $2,500 for a not-to-exceed total of $20,500 for fiscal year 2010-2011 pest management services in County facilities, as recommended by the Director of General Services
23.	Accept the Notice of Completion for the Live Oak Resource Center Construction Project in Santa Cruz, California; approve the final cost of $3,243,724.71; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
24.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board), for the Medium and Minimum Security Conservation Improvement Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on August 3, 2011, as recommended by the Director of General Services
25.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board), for the Main Jail Energy Conservation Improvement Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on August 3, 2011, as recommended by the Director of General Services
26.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the 1080 Emeline Chiller and Cooling Tower Replacement Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on August 4, 2011, as recommended by the Director of General Services
27.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Juvenile Hall Variable Frequency Drive Installation and Controls Improvement Project No. 10C1-005; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on August 2, 2011, as recommended by the Director of General Services
28.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Juvenile Hall Variable Frequency Drive Installation and Controls Improvement Project No. 10C1-017; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on August 2, 2011, as recommended by the Director of General Services
29.	Approve contract extension for the District Attorney/Child Support Attorney Bargaining Unit, as recommended by the Director of Personnel and the County Administrative Officer
30.	Approve renewal of various insurance policies, as recommended by the Director of Personnel
31.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $31,500 from the Rosenberg Foundation for the period covering April 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011 and approve the contract with the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice in the amount of $22,225 and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
32.	Approve appointment of Leeann Juan to the Domestic Violence Commission, as the representative of the Women's Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Chairperson Stone
33.	Direct the Chairperson to write to the County's federal legislative delegation to voice the County's support for direction from Congress which would prevent the application of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' vegetation removal policies to Corps projects which were designed specifically by the Corps to include vegetation, including the San Lorenzo River levees, as recommended by Chairperson Stone
34.	Direct the Chairperson to write to the Regional Manager of the California Department of Fish and Game, Region 3, to request that the Department reconsider the decision to terminate permission for the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project to use San Lorenzo steelhead in their Salmon and Trout Education Program, as recommended by Chairperson Stone

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

35.	Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Agency to sign on-going State standard agreements included on the 2010-2012 Continuing Agreements List and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
36.	Approve two revenue agreements with Santa Cruz County Special Education Local Planning Areas for reimbursement of mental health services provided to special education pupils; and authorize the Director of Health Services to sign, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
37.	Approve allocation and authorize the Auditor-Controller to disburse funds in the amount of $3,250 from the Fish and Game Fund to the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project as requested by the County Fish and Game Advisory Commission, and as recommended by the Director of Health Services
38.	Approve amendments to agreements with Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in the amount of $2,136 for emergency preparedness planning and training/exercise activities, and with Homeless Services Center, increasing the 2010-2011 amount by $39,998 for lease payments of the Coral Street Shelter; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

39.	Accept and file report on the Energy Upgrade California and Residential Energy Retrofit programs; adopt resolution allowing the County to become and Associate member of the Regional Council of Rural Counties in order to access energy efficiency and other related housing loans from the California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Homebuyers Fund; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority and authorize the Planning Director to execute any required documents associated with participation in this program, as recommended by the Planning Director
40.	Accept and file status report in proposed changes to regulations regarding non-conforming structures and uses, commercial changes of use, and altered walls, as recommended by the Planning Director
40.1	Adopt a revised resolution authorizing the submittal of a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative Planning Grant Application, as recommended by the Planning Director
41.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider Application Number 10-0116 (Matthew Ottone/Christopher Willoughby) to enter into a 20 year Williamson Act contract with the County to create a Farmland Security Zone on three parcels (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 051-731-13, 051-481-01, and 052-581-09) and to rezone each parcel to include the P combining district, as recommended by the Planning Director
42.	Accept and file report on the Request for Proposals for household hazardous waste transportation, recycling, and disposal services and direct staff to return with a proposed contract on August 9, 2011, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
43.	Accept and file report on the March 2011 storms event remaining emergency projects and requests for State and Federal reimbursement; ratify six independent contractor agreements in the total amount of $420,400.20 for work related to the March 2011 storms event, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
44.	Accept and file report on Fluorescent Lamp Retail Takeback Program; approve agreement with PG&E and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign; approve Request for Proposals and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action; direct staff to return on or before September 20, 2011 with a proposed contract for collection, transportation, and recycling services for fluorescent lamps and batteries at retail locations and Hazardous Waste facilities throughout the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
45.	Accept the low bid of Conley General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $517,796.14 for the Bear Creek Road Storm Damage Repair Project; authorize the award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46.	Accept the low bid of Earthworks Paving Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $251,343 for the Schulties Road Storm Damage Repair Project; authorize the award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
47.	Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $3,427,190.18 for the 2010 Cape Seal and Overlay Project; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.	Adopt resolution approving the submittal of two grant applications for funds from the Federal Safe Routes to School Program for bike lane and pedestrian safety improvement projects near Boulder Creek Elementary School and Valencia Elementary School, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
49.	Adopt resolution declaring the Board's intention to enter into a long-term lease and sell permanent easements across a portion of County-owned property at the Polo Grounds; schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider an agreement for the proposed lease, easement, and other related agreements and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
50.	Adopt resolution approving and accepting the terms and conditions of the Property Acquisition Agreement, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County; approve payment of claim in the amount of $500 for the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
51.	Approve permit conditions for the Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life event on August 27, 2011 and direct Public Works to take related actions, as recommended by the Department of Public Works
52.	Approve permit conditions for the Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge Bike Ride Event on July 30, 2011, and direct Public Works to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
53.	Approve permit conditions for the 2011 Sandman Triathlon Event on July 31, 2011 and direct Public Works to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54.	Approve permit conditions for the 29th Annual Santa Cruz Triathlon on September 25, 2011 and direct Public Works to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
55.	Approve permit conditions for the 2011 Mermaid Triathlon on September 25, 2011 and direct Public Works to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
56.	Approve amendment to agreement with Cal-West Lighting & Signal Maintenance, increasing compensation by $50,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $217,000, for maintenance, repair, replacement, modification, upgrade or refurbishment of County maintained traffic signals, lighted crosswalks, flashing beacons, and highway safety lights in fiscal year 2010-2011, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
57.	Approve amendment to agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., increasing compensation by $226,445 for a not-to-exceed amount of $410,000, amending the scope of work and rate schedule, and extending the term of the contract to June 30, 2013 for solid waste consultant engineering and environmental services and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
58.	Approve Cooperative Agreement between the State of California and the County of Santa Cruz for the State Route 152 and Holohan Road intersection improvements; adopt resolution authorizing execution of Cooperative Agreement and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
59.	Approve Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program agreement; adopt resolution for Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match revenue in the amount of $324,813; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
60.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Calscience Environmental Laboratories, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $45,000, contingent upon Board approval of the 2011/2012 County Service Area No. 9C Recycling and Solid Waste Services budget, to provide environmental laboratory analytical services for the County's Solid Waste and Recycling section and authorize the Director of Public Works to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
61.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Back to Eden Landscape and Maintenance, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $16,600 for landscape establishment services for the Soquel Avenue Improvements - Soquel Drive to 17th Avenue project; approve the use of funds in the total amount of $18,011 from the County Improvement Plant Fund index and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
62.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Hope Services, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $90,000 for construction and demolition waste recovery services through June 30, 2014, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
63.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Moore Twining and Associates in the not-to-exceed amount of $14,516.95 to provide laboratory testing services for the 2010 Capeseal and Overlay Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
64.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Quality Landscape Service, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $34,500 for landscape establishment services for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project - 32nd Avenue to 41st Avenue; approve the use of funds in the amount of $37,433 from the County Capital Improvement Plant fund for costs associated with this contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
65.	Approve lease agreement between the County and the California Conservation Corp for the use of the house located at 769 Green Valley Road and its grounds on the site of the Pinto Lake County Park from July 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011 at the rate of $900 per month, and continuing on a month-to-month basis from October 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
66.	Approve the plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the East Zayante Road Storm Damage Repair Project and authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on July 28, 2011, in the Department of Public Works conference room; and direct staff to return on or before August 9, 2011, with a recommendation for award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
67.	Approve Program Supplement Agreement for $543,240 in revenue for pedestrian and bike improvements at the intersection of State Highway 152 and Holohan Road/College Road; adopt resolution authorizing execution of Program Supplement to the County-State Agreement and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
68.	Approve Compromise, Release, and Settlement of All Claims agreement in the amount of $800,000 with Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring, Inc., and authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement as settlement on all claims on the East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection - 32nd Avenue to 36th Avenue and 41st Avenue Project; make findings and approve Change Order no. 11 and transfer of funds as specified; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $100,000 form the Capital Projects fund, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
69.	Approve Request for Proposals for Archaeological Services for Road and Bridge Projects; direct staff to return on or before October 25, 2011 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
70.	Approve Request for Proposals for biological, wetland, and hazardous waste assessments for future road and bridge projects; direct staff to return on or before October 25, 2011 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
71.	Approve Request for Proposals for engineering design and environmental services forthe Old County Road Bridge Replacement Project; direct staff to return on or before October 25, 2011 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
72.	Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate; authorize calling for bids for the 2011 Pavement Management Project; set bid opening on July 21, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct staff to return on August 2, 2011 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
73.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve reallocation of funds in the amount of $343 from the Davenport County Sanitation District to the Davis-Grunsky loan, as recommended by the District Engineer
74.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Los Arboles Lift Station Project and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on July 28, 2011, in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on August 9, 2011, with a recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer
75.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT - ZONE 7A, authorize release of retained amount of $3001.50 to Bowker Drainage, LLC for the Freedom Boulevard road crossing and authorize release of retained amounts for cross drains near intersections of Bowker Road/La Casa Court and Bowker Road/Freedom Boulevard after completion, as recommended by the District Engineer

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

76.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt resolution to authorize the transfer of Urban Greening Grant Award for the Farm Park Project from Redevelopment Agency to the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services and direct the Interim Director of the Parks Department to take actions to secure and administer the grant, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

76.1	SEE REGULAR AGENDA ADDENDUM ITEM 80.2
76.2	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve a contract amendment with Rutan & Tucker LLP and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
76.3	Approve the final executed Settlement Agreement in Save our Seacliff v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV164562, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, as recommended by County Counsel
76.4	Authorize the Chairperson to transmit the Board's request that the Treasurer-Tax Collector postpone the sale of Assessor's Parcel Number 109-101-09 for three months, until September 30, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Caput
76.5	Authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign and send a letter to Mike Dayton, Acting Secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency appealing the denial of California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for the March 2011 Storms Event, and direct County staff to contact our legislative representatives to seek their support and assistance for gaining FEMA and CDAA funding, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
76.6	Approve agreement with Echo Consulting Services, Inc. in the maximum amount of $938,000 for Mental Health software upgrade and ongoing maintenance and support and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
76.7	Authorize the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors to send a letter to Governor, the legislative leadership, and our local legislators to object to the removal of the Board seat on the Executive Committee of the Community Corrections Partnership that develops a plan to implement the 2011 Public Safety Realignment and to remove the requirement of a 4/5ths super-majority to reject the plan, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

77.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve contract amendment to extend the Leadership In Our Neighborhoods Pilot Program contract with Community Bridges/Live Oak Family Resource Center through December 30, 2012 and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

77.1

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 - EXISTING LITIGATION UACC Midwest, Inc. and United Cable Television of Santa Cruz, Inc. v. City of Santa Cruz, County of Santa Cruz, Northern District Federal Court Case No. C-84-7546 SI 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*****

ADDENDA

77.2	Consider donation of artwork from the estate of Betty Heil; direct Parks to determine appropriate sites at the County Governemntal Center or other County-owned facilities to install the artwork and related actions a. Letter of the Interim Parks Director, dated June 24, 2011 b. County of Santa Cruz Art List
78.	Consider the County Fund Balance Policy in accordance with Government Accounting Standards Board 54 a. Letter of the Auditor-Controller, with attachment, dated June 17, 2011 b. Four proposed resolutions
79.	Consider adoption in concept of an ordinance amending Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 6.08 by adding a Section 6.08.024 related to anti-rabies vaccination certification requirements for animals a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated June 17, 2011 b. Proposed ordinance
80.	Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the District Attorney Inspector's Bargaining Unit and adoption of a resolution implementing provisions of the agreement a. Letter of the Director of Personnel, dated June 2, 2011 b. Memorandum of Understanding c. Proposed resolution
80.1	Consider appointment of Lesley Wright to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative of consumers, for a term to expire April 1, 2013 a. Letter of Supervisor Leopold, dated June 9, 2011 b. Application (on file with the Clerk of the Board)

ADDENDA

80.2	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Consider approval of proposed criteria for projects for the annual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator, with attachment, dated June 20, 2011
80.3	Consider recommendation to amend County pension plans for various bargaining units a. Minute Order of June 28, 2011, Item No. 080.3
80.8	Consider authorizing the County Administrative Officer to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Gilbane Building Company, or an alternative firm or agency, to undertake the Heart of Soquel, Twin lakes Beachfront, and Upper Porter Street public improvement projects, and take related actions a. Letter of the Redevelopemtn Agency Administrator, dated June 28, 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.