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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
August 23, 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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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 August 2, 2011 and August 9, 2011, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of August 4, 2011 through August 17, 2011 and approved upon adoption of the 2011-2012 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.   Adopt ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz, California, determining it will comply with the Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program Pursuant to Part 1.9 of Division 24 of the continued existence and operation of the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Santa Cruz, subject to the conditions set forth herein (approved in concept August 9, 2011- item 41)

11.   Reject the claim of Janet Cameron and Elouise Wilson (Joint Owners), Claim No 011-088T, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject the claim of Crystal Davenport and Matthew Davenport, Claim No 112-013, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Grant the application to file a late claim, Claim No 112-014A, on behalf of Karen Egan and refer to County Counsel

14.   Reject the claim of Karen Egan, Claim No. 112-014 and refer to County Counsel

15.   Reject the claim of Juan Manuel and Ludivina Ramirez, Claim No. 112-015 and refer to County Counsel

16.   Reject the claim of Raquel M. Barreto, Claim No. 112-004, and refer to County Counsel

17.   Reject the claim of Erika Guido, Claim No. 112-006, as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel

18.   Reject the claim of Denhoy-Snug Harbor LLC - c/o Thomas M. Downey, Claim No. 112-008, and refer to County Counsel

19.   Reject the claim of Y. Zena Corby, Claim No. 112-009, and refer to County Counsel

20.   Reject the claim of Nelson Bonilla, Claim No. 112-010, and refer to County Counsel

21.   Reject the claim of Vern Ballantyne/Robert Ballantyne (son), Claim No. 011-088N, and refer to County Counsel

22.   Reject the claim of Foremost Insurance Company subrogee David Drivon, Claim No. 011-088O, and refer to County Counsel

23.   Reject the claim of Theresa Viola and Dee Viola, Claim No. 011-088P, and refer to County Counsel

24.   Reject the claim of Ann Schroedel, Claim No. 011-088Q, and refer to County Counsel

25.   Reject the claim of Randall and Janet Howard, Claim No. 011-088R, and refer to County Counsel

26.   Reject the claim of Mark D. Cameron Sr., Claim No. 011-088S, and refer to County Counsel

27.   Reject the claim of Carola Cuenca, Claim No. 012-011, and refer to County Counsel

28.   Direct the Auditor Controller to transfer stale dated and uncashed warrants in the amount of $3,625.75 to the General Fund, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

29.   Accept District Attorney's Federal Annual Financial Certification Report for equitable sharing of funds for fiscal year 2010-2011; authorize the District Attorney and County Administrative Officer to sign and submit the Federal Annual Certification Report to the United States Department of Justice, as recommended by the District Attorney

30.   Approve lease agreement with Monterey College of Law for a one year period and authorize the General Services Director to sign and implement the agreement, as recommended by the Director of General Services

31.   Award contract to Vanir Construction Management in the amount of $632,884 for project and construction management services for the repair of the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

32.   Approve position changes to restore a Clerk II and Duplicating Equipment Operator II to full time positions, as recommended by the Information Services Director

33.   Adopt resolution supporting the California Emergency Technology Fund's Get Connected! Public Awareness Campaign, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

34.   Approve appointment of Richard J. Jevons to the Mental Health Advisory Board, representing consumers, for a term to expire April 1, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

35.   Approve nomination of Denise M. O'Laughlin 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 September 13, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

36.   Accept and file report in the Central California Alliance for Health and direct staff to return with the next 6-month progress report at the last meeting in February 2012, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

37.   Adopt resolution authorizing the use of an additional thirty day involuntary psychiatric hold as allowed under Welfare and Institutions Code 5270.10-5270.65, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

38.   Approve agreement between the Health Services Agency (HSA) and Environmental Restoration Services for Fish Passage and Stream Habitat Adaptive Management Services in the amount of $62,300 and approve project agreement between HSA and the Department of Fish and Game for the Shingle Mill Fish Passage project and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to finalize, execute and sign any related documents, as recommended by the Directors of Health Services and Public Works

39.   Approve a revenue agreement with First 5 of Santa Cruz County in the amount of $571,112 for the Families Together Program in 2011-2012; adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $8,180 for Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus); approve amendment to agreement with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, increasing the contract amount by $8,180 for THP-Plus and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

40.   Approve the Community Programs fiscal year 2011-2012 contract with Family Service Agency in the reduced amount of $47,905; approve the budgeted allocation of $23,000 to the Health Services Agency to provide a local match for the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment program, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

41.   Approve the Community Programs fiscal year 2011-2012 contract with Community Bridges, incorporating Familia Center's Community Programs allocation of $57,776 for a combined contract total of $908,078; approve the transfer of budget appropriations in the amount of $57,776 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

42.   Adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $737,158 from the State of California; approve contracts with the County Office of Education in the amount of $816,275, effective July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, to operate Workforce Investment Act (WIA) youth Suenos services; with Cabrillo College for Fast Track to Work Services in the amount of $160,136 to operate WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and CalWORKS services through June 30, 2012; and with Shoreline Workforce Development Services in the amount of $139,030, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, to operate WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker and the Governor's Discretionary Grant On-The-Job Training services; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

43.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider Application No. 111074, a proposal to develop a new County Behavioral Health Unit Facility and an Evaluation Services unit, rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 026-011-06 (property is located on the corner of Soquel Avenue and Capitola Road Extension at 2220-2280 Soquel Avenue) from Service Commercial (C-4) to Public Facility (PF) and Community Commercial (C-2) to Public Facility/Institutional (PF) and Community Commercial (C-C), as recommended by the Planning Director

44.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider Application No. 111070 (Larry Holmes for Lester T. and Mildred M. Holmes) a proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 087-054-04 (property located at the end of an unamed right-of-way approximately 1/4 mile east of Highway 9 in Boulder Creek), from Special Use to Timber Production, as recommended by the Planning Director

45.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider Application No. 111066 (Dean E. Mc Daniel) a proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 103-011-08 (property located at the end of an unnamed right-of-way about 1.500 feet north of its intersection with Laurel Glen Road at about 950 feet north of the intersection of Laurel Glen Road and Breckenridge Lane) from Special Use to Timber Production, as recommended by the Planning Director

46.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider the 2012 Growth Goal, as recommended by the Planning Director

47.   Accept and file annual report of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit and authorize staff to submit the report to the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48.   Accept and file report on the proposed Coolidge Drive roadway improvements and direct staff to return on or before December 13, 2011 with a status report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49.   Accept a grant in the amount of $55,954.76 from the Ambassador Bill Lane Charitable Remainder Unitrust for the Park Naturalist salary at Quail Hollow Ranch; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $55,954.76 from the Ambassador Bill Lane Charitable Remainder Unitrust, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50.   Approve independent contractor agreement with Ecology Action of Santa Cruz, in the not-to-exceed amount of $16,000 for fiscal year 2011-2012, to provide public awareness services to promote used motor oil recycling through June 30, 2015, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51.   Approve amendment to agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., increasing compensation by $49,034 for a not-to-exceed total of $459,034, amending the scope of work to provide engineering and technical services for the Roy Wilson Yard Site Conceptual Model Report and extending the term of contract to June 30, 2013; approve the one-time payment of $7,770.32 to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for environmental work performed on the Roy Wilson Yard in fiscal year 2010-2011; authorize transfer of funds in the amount of $36,192 between budget indexes as specified and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52.   Accept the improvements and the final cost of $30,799.53 for the County Service Area No. 34, Larsen Road Roadside Turnouts and Widening Project, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53.   Approve permit for the 2011 Surf City AIDS Bicycle Ride Event and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

54.   Approve Program Supplement to County-State Agreement and adopt resolution authorizing execution of an agreement between the State of California and the County of Santa Cruz for the funding of the Green Valley Road Bridge Replacement Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the 2011 County Service Area Resurfacing Project and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on September 8, 2011 in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on September 20, 2011 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

56.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 7.39 to the Santa Cruz County Code regarding requirement, use, permits fees, and regulation of public sewers and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

57.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule public hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider adoption of an ordinance amending District Code Sections 4.04.030 and 4.04.270 and adding Sections 4.04.445, 4.04.446 and 4.04.447 regarding Definitions, Plans, Specifications and Construction, Private Sanitary Sewer System Maintenance and Repair, and Enforcement Response and Fines, and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

58.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider adoption of an ordinance amending District Code Sections 1.04.010 and 3.04.280 and adding Sections 3.04.465, 3.04.545, and 3.04.547 regarding Definitions, Plans, Specifications and Construction, Private Sanitary Sewer System Maintenance and Repair, and Enforcement Response and Fines, and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

59.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, accept low bid from Nor-Cal Contractor in the amount of $332,725 for the Los Arboles Lift Station Project, authorize award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

59.1   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt resolution approving and accepting terms and conditions for the property acquisition agreement for Los Arboles Lift Station Project and approve payment of claims, as recommended by the District Engineer

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

60.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt an Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule for the Redevelopment Agency obligations through December 2011, as recommended by the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency

 

ADDENDA

60.1   Adopt resolution establishing the Santa Cruz County Community Corrections and Reentry Partnership, appointing members and the executive committee, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer


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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

61.   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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case

AS THE IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY BOARD,

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
In Home Supportive Services Public Authority Negotiator: Director of Human Services and Director of 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*****

62.   Consider a presentation concerning Community Choice Aggregation Programs
a. Letter of Chairperson Stone, dated August 15, 2011
b. Letter of Dan Haifley, Chairperson, Commission on the Environment, dated July 29, 2011
c. Materials from the Local Government Commission


63.   Public hearing to consider adoption of ordinance adding Chapter 5.48 to the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Reduction of Single-Use Plastic and Paper Carry-out Bags
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated August 11, 2011
b. Proposed ordinance
c. Proposed resolution
d. Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration with responses to comments received
e. Related correspondence


64.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Public hearing to consider Redistricting of Supervisorial Boundaries

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated August 15, 2011
c. Maps, Plan 1-3

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 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) for General Representation employees represented by Service Employees International Union 521
a. Letter of the Director of Personnel, with attachment, dated August 9, 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.