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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
October 4, 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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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 September 13, 2011 and September 20, 2011, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of September 15, 2011 through September 28, 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.   Reject the claim of Mid-Century Insurance Company, subrogee of Panache Bath & Body Shop, Claim No. 011-088A, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Truck Insurance Exchange, subrogee of Suzanne Silverberg, Kane Silverberg, and Robert Deacon Claim No. 011-088AJ, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject the claim of Carol Hill, Claim No. 112-022, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Reject the claim of William Mundy, Claim No. 112-023, and refer to County Counsel

14.   Reject the claim of David Hickman, Claim No. 112-024, and refer to County Counsel

15.   Reject the Claim of Farmers Insurance Exchange, subrogee of Hot Feet, Inc., Claim No. 011-088AD, and refer to County Counsel

16.   Reject the Claim of Farmers Insurance Exchange, subrogee of Babette Beyer and Rainbow City Limits, Claim No. 011-088AE, and refer to County Counsel

17.   Reject the Claim of Farmers Insurance Exchange, subrogee of Hot Feet Inc., Claim No. 011-088AF, and refer to County Counsel

18.   Reject the Claim of Farmers Insurance Exchange, subrogee of Raymond Apolskis, dba Surf N Shack Claim No. 011-088AG, and refer to County Counsel

19.   Reject the Claim of Farmers Insurance Exchange, subrogee of Blue Water Steakhouse, Inc., Claim No. 011-088AH, and refer to County Counsel

20.   Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 7.39 to the Santa Cruz County Code regarding Requirements, Construction, Use, Permits, Fees, and Regulations of public sewers (approved in concept on September 20, 2011 - item 46)

21.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt Ordinance Number 77 amending Sections 4.04.030 and 4.04.270, and adding Sections 4.04.445, 4.04.446, and 4.04.447 to the Davenport County Sanitation District Code regarding definitions, plans, specifications, and construction, private sanitary sewer system maintenance and repair, and enforcement response and fines (approved in concept on September 20, 2011 - item 47)

22.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt Ordinance Number F-15 amending Sections 1.04.010 and 3.04.280, and adding Sections 3.04.465, 3.04.466, and 3.04.467 to the Freedom County Sanitation District Code regarding definitions, plans, specifications, and construction, private sanitary sewer system maintenance and repair, and enforcement response and fines (approved in concept on September 20, 2011 - item 48)

23.   Authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement re-establishing the Criminal Justice Council of Santa Cruz County, and appoint Supervisors Neal Coonerty and John Leopold as the Board's representatives on the Criminal Justice Council of Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

24.   Approve contract with the California Department of Social Services authorizing Francie Newfield, Director of the County's Aging and Long Term Care Division, to provide consultation services to the State, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

25.   Approve amendment to lease agreement with Bei-Scott Company, increasing the amount by $10,074 for leasehold/tenant improvements to the 420-440 May Avenue facility, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

26.   Approve the settlement agreement regarding the property tax assessment of Assessor's Parcel Number 003-254-03 and the claim for refund of Merlin Morrison in the amount of $1,452 for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, as recommended by County Counsel

27.   Authorize payment of an invoice more than one year old in the amount of $12,629.51 to Sequoia Voting Systems, with costs eligible for reimbursement through the Help America Vote Act, as recommended by the County Clerk

28.   Accept status report on the updated automatic aid agreement with Santa Clara County and direct staff to return on or before November 8, 2011 with a final agreement for approval, as recommended by the Director of General Services

29.   Approve amendment to contract with Remediation Risk Management, Inc., increasing the amount by $6,000 for ongoing extraction well maintenance and reporting in fiscal year 2010-2011, as recommended by the Director of General Services

30.   Award contract in the amount of $140,000 to Geo. H. Wilson, Inc. for the 1400 Emeline Variable Frequency Drive Installation and Controls Improvement Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

31.   Award contract in the amount of $79,000 to Geo. H. Wilson, Inc. for the Juvenile Hall Variable Frequency Drive Installation and Controls Improvement Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

32.   Award contract in the amount of $124,328 to David Olson, Inc. dba Airtec Service for the Main Jail Energy Conservation Improvement Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

33.   Award contract in the amount of $109,402 to David Olson, Inc. dba Airtec Service for the Medium and Minimum Security Energy Conservation Improvement Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

34.   Award contract in the amount of $178,000 to Environmental Systems, Inc. for the 1080 Emeline Chiller and Cooling Tower Replacement Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

35.   Accept and file status report on the Phase III Property Tax Software Project and direct staff to return on January 2012 with a status report, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

36.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $267,325 from Assembly Bill 109 Public Safety Realignment Training and Planning grants, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

37.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $242,195 from Senate Bill 678 High Performance Grant funds; approve the addition of 1.0 FTE Deputy Probation Officer I/II and authorize the Personnel Director to take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

38.   Approve the Community Corrections Partnership Plan; adopt resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner to serve as the Administrator of Custody Alternative Programs (CAP); adopt resolutions accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the total amount of $991,855; approve various positions; approve independent contractor agreements with BI Incorporated in the amount of $50,000 for electronic monitoring equipment and services, and with Executive Information Services in the amount of $30,000 for ongoing maintenance and programming requirements of the Jail Management System; authorize the Sheriff's Office and the Auditor-Controller to take necessary actions to enter into an agreement with Authorize.net and a selected merchant service provider to provide for credit card transactions for inmates for fees for services; approve funds in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 for radio equipment and mobile computer devices; and schedule public hearing on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. to consider changes to the Unified Fee Schedule and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer and the Sheriff-Coroner

39.   Approve amendment to contract with AutoMon LLC, extending the term from January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 for case management software system services and increasing amount by $76,873 for annual maintenance and support services, and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

40.   Approve payment of gross pay adjustment in the amount of $2,218.79, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

41.   Approve appointment of Francie Schusterman to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

42.   Adopt resolution supporting the local effort to host a stage of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California in Santa Cruz County, as recommended by Supervisors Pirie and Stone

43.   Direct the Department of Public Works to initiate proceedings in conjunction with the Santa Cruz County Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force to develop an ordinance for the proper disposal of e-waste and to provide a status report to the Board on or before January 10, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

44.   Approve reappointment of Supervisor Stone as the Board's appointee to the California State Association of Counties Board of Directors, and reappoint Supervisor Leopold as the Alternate, for one year terms begining November 29, 2011, as recommended by Chairperson Stone

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

45.   Authorize Health Services to issue a Request for Proposals for Behavioral Health Unit mental health service providers and to the Local Mental Health Board, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

46.   Authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the 2011-2012 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Non-Supplantation Certification Form, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

47.   Approve agreement in the amount of $241,831 with the Parents Center for Leaps and Bounds program child welfare services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

48.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider Application No. 111095, a proposal to amend the General Plan for assessor’s parcel number 030-153-10, located on the east side of Porter Street approximately 400 feet south of Soquel Drive, from O-U,C-C (Urban Open Space-Community Commercial) to O-U,O-R (Urban Open Space-Parks, Recreation, and Open Space) and to rezone from C-2-GH (Community Commercial-Geologic Hazards) to PR-GH (Parks, Recreation and Open Space-Geologic Hazards); amend APN 030-142-18, 030-142-32, and 030-142-33, located on the east side of Daubenbiss Avenue, from C-C (Community Commercial) to P (Public/Institutional Facilities) and to rezone from C-2-GH (Community Commercial-Geologic Hazards) to PF-GH (Public Facility-Geologic Hazards); amend APN 030-071-08 and 030-081-17, located on the north side of Soquel Drive opposite Daubenbiss Avenue, from C-C, O-U (Community Commercial, Urban Open Space) to P, O-U (Public/Institutional Facilities, Urban Open Space) and to rezone from C-2-GH (Community Commercial-Geologic Hazards) to PF-GH (Public Facilities-Geologic Hazards) Zone District, as recommended by the Planning Director

49.   Accept and file report on the East Zayante Road Storm Damage Repair Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50.   Adopt resolution approving submittal of a grant application for funds from the California Emergency Management Agency Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program for a road stabilization slip-out repair project within County Service Area No. 34, Larsen Road, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51.   Approve independent contractor agreements with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc., and Environmental Science Associates, each in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 per year through June 30, 2015, for archealogical services for road and bridge projects and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52.   Approve realignment of funds encumbered for on-call services of Fehr and Peers Transportation Consultants (FTPC) for the 2011-2012 fiscal year to reflect $70,000 encumbered in the Road Fund; approve agreement, scope of work, and cost estimate in the not-to-exceed amount of $140,000 from FPTC for the State Route 152 Holohan Road-College Road Intersection Improvements Project design services, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53.   Approve road closures and permit for the 2011 Soquel High School Homecoming Parade scheduled on Friday, October 21, 2011 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

54.   Ratify the emergency contract with the Don Chapin Company, Inc. for the Aptos School Road Retaining Wall and Emergency Repairs Project, authorize a lump sum payment of $33,200, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, approve independent contractor agreement with Pacific Hydromet, LLC for meteorlogical services, ALERT system maintenance and system performance, and installation of new replacement equipment in the not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 per fiscal year through June 30, 2015 and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

56.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT - ZONE 6, adopt resolution approving submittal of a grant application for funds from the California Emergency Management Agency Pre-Disaster Mitigation 2012 Program for the Rio Del Mar Storm Water Drainage Improvements project, as recommended by the District Engineer

57.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT - ZONE 7A, approve plans, specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board), and engineer's estimate for the Pajaro River Flap Gate Culvert Replacement Project and authorize calling for bids ; set bid opening on November 3, 2011 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room; direct staff to return on November 15, 2015 with a recommendation for award of contract; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer


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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

58.   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: Deputy Probation Officer Unit

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*****

59.   Consider approval in concept of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.04 of the Santa Cruz County Code, establishing the 2011 Supervisorial District Boundaries and related actions
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated September 23, 2011
b. Proposed ordinance
c. Countywide Map
d. Population data
e. District Maps (on file with the Clerk of the Board)


60.   Consider actuarial studies for reduction of Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) for the Law Enforcement Sheriff's Supervisory and Law Enforcement Middle Management Representation Units
a. Letter of the Director of Personnel, dated September 22, 2011
b. Actuarial studies


61.   10:15 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Consider award of Green Business Program Certification to businesses in Santa Cruz County

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated September 22, 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.