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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
February 28, 2012

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
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 February 7, 2012 and February 14, 2012, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of February 9, 2012 through February 22, 2012 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 the Estate of Joey Dellamora (Steve Dellamora/father, Tara Rigby & Ali Richardson/sisters), Claim No. 112-055, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Allied Interstate, Subrogee for Zurich, Claim No. 011-088AZ, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject the claim of Allstate, Subrogee for Nazar Turkish Imports, Claim No. 011-088AAA, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Adopt resolution authorizing the County Clerk to enter into a contract with the Secretary of State to receive $23,000 through the HAVA Polling Place Accessibility Training Program for a term of February 15, 2012 through December 31, 2012 and appointing the County Clerk as the County's designee to take related actions, as recommended by the County Clerk

14.   Accept the Notice of Completion for the 1080 Emeline Clinic Remodel in Santa Cruz, CA; approve final cost of $117,494.20 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

15.   Accept the Notice of Completion for the 1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite 101 Remodel Project in Watsonville, CA; approve final cost of $163,183 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

16.   Approve contract in the amount of $20,000 with Gregory L. Katz, PhD for juvenile offender assessment and treatment services and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

17.   Accept and file the Latino Affairs Commission report for calendar years 2010 and 2011, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Leopold

18.   Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a tenant representative, with nominations for appointment to be received on March 20, 2012, and final appointment to be considered on April 10, 2012, as recommended by Chair Leopold

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

19.   Accept and file the Central California Alliance for Health report and direct the Health Services Agency to return with the next six month report on or before August 21, 2012, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

20.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $157,465 from the State of California Employment Development Department; approve amendment to agreement with Shoreline Workforce Development Services, increasing the amount by $72,710 and term of the agreement, to provide Workforce Investment Act services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

21.   Approve modifications to the CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program Guidelines, as recommended by the Planning Director

22.   Approve Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Priority Projects for the County unincorporated area, as recommended by the Planning Director

23.   Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $626,480 for the Eaton Street Improvements Lake Avenue to 7th Avenue project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

24.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $100,000 from the State of California for the Cabrillo College Pedestrian Overcrossing at Soquel Drive; approve amendment to agreement with Quincy Engineering, Inc., increasing the scope of work to provide additional civil engineering services, approving the rate schedule, and increasing compensation by $27,420; approve amendment to agreement with Cabrillo College, increasing its local match by $3,412.40 for a total of $9,651.15, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

25.   Approve independent contractor agreement with Triton Construction in the not-to-exceed amount of $26,215 for tank removal and associated remediation work at the County's Azalea Avenue maintenance yard and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

26.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for various culvert replacements at Soquel Drive (Aptos Creek Bridge), East Zayante Road, Lake Avenue (Lompico), Trout Gulch Road, and West Park Avenue (Boulder Creek); authorize calling for bids and set bid opening on March 22, 2012 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room; direct staff to return on or before April 10, 2012 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Schulties Road Storm Damage Repair Project; authorize calling for bids and set the bid opening on April 5, 2012 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room; direct staff to return on or before April 17, 2012 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28.   Approve the road closures for the Fortieth Annual Wharf-to-Wharf Race on July 22, 2012, and direct staff to issue the race permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

29.   Approve the road closures for the 2012 Santa Cruz Marathon on May 20, 2012, and direct staff to issue the race permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

30.   Adopt resolution authorizing the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County to be the designated representative to the California Arts Council, as recommended by the Director of Parks

31.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve contract change order no. 23 in the amount of $14,337.09 for the Davenport Water Treatment System Improvements Project and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

32.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $324,243.11 for the Los Arboles Lift Station Project and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

 

ADDENDA

32.1   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the 2011 Annual General Plan Report and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

32.2   AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY, approve the Amended Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule; approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule; approve the proposed Administrative Budget; adopt resolution establishing officers of the Redevelopment Successor Agency; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $115,140; and adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $160,231, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

33.   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*****

34.   9:30 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Present awards and proclamations to those employees who achieved excellence in the execution of their duties and responsibilities

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer and the Director of Personnel, dated February 14, 2012
35.   Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve amendments to the General Plan/Local Coastal Program and to approve amendments to Chapters 12.10, 13.10, 13.11, 16.10, and 18.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code to provide new regulations for nonconforming uses and structures, revise "altered wall" provisions, update regulations for certain commercial uses and selected parking standards, amend Geologic Hazard Regulations regarding when the County is authorized to require geologic review, update the Level 4 permit approval process, and "clean-up" selected code provisions. Chapters 13.10, 13.11, 16.10 and 18.10 are Coastal Implementing Ordinances
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated February 10, 2012
b. Proposed resolution
c. Proposed ordinance (clean and strike-through versions)
d. Proposed General Plan/Local Coastal Program amendments (clean and strike-through copies)
e. Negative Declaration and Initial Study
f. Table comparing existing and proposed regulations
g. Existing regulations for nonconforming uses and structures (strike-through)
h. Planning Commission staff report
i. Memorandum of the Planning Director, dated September 19, 2011
j. Planning Commission minutes of January 25, 2012

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).

36.   Consider Mid-Year Financial Update and related actions
a. Letter of the Auditor-Controller, dated February 13, 2012
b. Letter of the County Adminstrative Officer, dated February 21, 2012
37.   Consider report on the status of Community Television's plan and timeline to address the change in funding and related action
a. Letter of the Director of Information Services, dated February 12, 2012
b. Report from Community Television

 

ADDENDA

37.1   Consider possible changes to Measure J Affordable Housing Ordinance and Guidelines, and to the Affordable Housing Preservation Program
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated February 22, 2012
38.   Consider approving in concept a proposed ordinance adding Chapter 6.18 and amending Section 6.24.010 of the Santa Cruz County Code prohibiting the purchase, sale, or importation of American Bullfrogs and related action
a. Letter of the County Counsel, dated February 20, 2012
b. Proposed ordinance
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.