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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
March 6, 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.   Item deleted

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 the County of San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, Claim No. 112-057, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Granite Rock Company, dba Pavex Construction Division ("Graniterock"), Claim No. 112-058, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Grant the application to file a late claim on behalf of Judith Turley c/o Allstate Insurance, Claim No. 112-059A, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Reject the claim of Judith Turley c/o Allstate Insurance, Claim No. 112-059, as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel

14.   Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 7.79-Runoff and Pollution Control to the Santa Cruz County Code (approved in concept February 7, 2012 - item 40)

15.   Adopt 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 (approved in concept February 28, 2012 - item 38)

16.   Adopt resolution for zero property tax exchange for Local Agency Formation Commission #943 - Viewpoint/Wiskemann Reorganization to Santa Cruz County Sanitation District, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

17.   Approve the County's participation in the Post-Election Audit Program for the term of April 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 and adopt a resolution approving Santa County entering into a contract with the Secretary of State's Office to receive Post-Election Audit grant funds, as recommended by the County Clerk

18.   Authorize the County Clerk to sign the Voter Guide Now License Agreement (Pilot Program) to enable the department to offer the smart phone app to voters in Santa Cruz County for the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election, as recommended by the County Clerk

19.   Accept status report on the updated automatic aid agreement with Santa Clara County and approve the Automatic Aid Agreement, as recommended by the Director of General Services

20.   Approve amendment to agreement with Vanir Construction Management, in the amount of $23,200, for additional project and construction management services for the repair of the Veteran's Memorial Building and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

21.   Approve the County Fire Department Master Plan for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015, as recommended by the Director of General Services

22.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Governmental Center Radiator Replacement Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids and set the bid opening on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services

23.   Authorize payment in the amount of $20,028 to Geo. H. Wilson, Inc. for the emergency repair of the heating and air conditioning air dampers at the Santa Cruz County Medium Security Facility, as recommended by the Director of General Services

24.   Accept and file status report on the Phase III Property Tax Software Project and direct staff to return on June 26, 2012 with a status report on the project, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

25.   Approve amendment to the contract with the California Institute for Mental Health, extending the term of contract through December 31, 2011, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

26.   Approve agreement with National Medical Registry, Incorporated, in the amount of $60,000, to provide physician services for the Main Jail Facility and approve transfer of funds in the amount of $50,000 to pay for these services, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

27.   Defer report on Secure Communities to April 10, 2012, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

28.   Accept nomination of Terry A. Medina for appointment to the Oversight Board of the Watsonville Redevelopment Successor Agency, as the County's public member representative, with final appointment to be considered on March 20, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

29.   Accept nomination of Cynthia Mathews for appointment to the Oversight Board of the Santa Cruz City Redevelopment Successor Agency, as the County's public member representative, with final appointment to be considered on March 20, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

30.   Accept nomination of Jack Dilles for appointment to the Oversight Board of the Scotts Valley Redevelopment Successor Agency, as the County's public member representative, with final appointment to be considered on March 20, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

31.   Accept nomination of Gayle Ortiz for appointment to the Oversight Board of the Capitola Redevelopment Successor Agency, as the County's public member representative, with final appointment to be considered on March 20, 2012, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

32.   Direct County Counsel and the County Administrative Officer to research Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) and the California foreclosure system and report back to the Board on April 10, 2012, on whether there is a role for the County in protecting local homeowners facing foreclosure, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

32.1   Approve the submission of a joint grant application by the County of Santa Cruz, First 5 Santa Cruz County, and the County Office of Education to the 2012 All-America City Grade Level Reading Awards program, and authorize Supervisor Stone, as the Board's representative on the First 5 Santa Cruz County Commission, to sign the application on behalf of the County, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

33.   Accept nomination of members of the Board of Supervisors to serve on various Oversight Boards of Successor Agencies for former Redevelopment Agencies in the Cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville, as outlined, with final appointment to be considered on March 20, 2012, as recommended by Chair Leopold

34.   Accept and file the On-site Sewage Disposal Technical Advisory Committee for calendar years 2010-2011 as recommended by Chair Leopold

35.   Accept and file the Women's Commission report for calendar years 2010-2011, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Leopold

36.   Accept and file the Historic Resources Commission report for calendar years 2010-2011, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Leopold

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

37.   Approve amendment to agreement with the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, increasing the amount by $8,717 for CalFresh outreach services to Independent Living Program youth; approve amendment to agreement with the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, decreasing the contract amount by $43,537 for the Transitional Housing Plus Program; approve amendment to agreement with the United Way of Santa Cruz County to increase the amount in accordance with the State allocation and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

38.   Authorize the County Administrative Officer to enter into an amendment to the Canterbury Park Affordable Housing Agreement and to Reconvey the County's Deeds of Trust for the Felton Affordable Housing Property, as recommended by the Planning Director

39.   Ratify Request for Transfer or Revision of Budget Appropriations and/or Funds for the purchase and preservation of an Affordable Housing Unit, as recommended by the Planning Director

40.   Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $555,293.21 for the Bear Creek Road Storm Damage Repair Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.   Approve road closures and permit for the May 5, 2012 Davenport Cinco De Mayo Celebration and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Approve permit for the 2012 Organs R Us Relay running event subject to conditions on the event permit and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Authorize payment to Ecology Action in the amount of $1,200 for the Earth Day 2012 event, as recommended by the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Public Health

44.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount $140,000 from Catholic Healthcare West for the Art in Public Places Program; approve selection of Andy Dufford, DBA Chevo Studios, and the public artist for the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) Public Art Project; approve independent artist agreement with Chevo Studios for public artwork in the not-to-exceed amount of $121,500 and take related action, as recommended by the Interim Director of Parks

45.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of an ordinance amending District Code for sewer service charges for 2012-2013 in the Freedom County Sanitation District and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

 

ADDENDA

45.1   Accept nomination of Supervisor John Leopold, Reed Geisreiter, and Susan Rozario for appointment to the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, in the categories indicated, with final appointment to be considered on March 20, 2012, as recommended by Chair Leopold

45.2   Accept nomination of Cecilia Espinola, Giang T. Nguyen, Michael C. Watkins, and Supervisor Mark W. Stone for reappointment to the First 5 Commission, as at-large representatives, for terms to expire April 1, 2013, and final appointment to be considered on March 20, 2012, as recommended by Chair Leopold


*****REGULAR AGENDA*****

46.   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 Board Chambers)
a. Agenda of March 6, 2012
b. 1.1: Minutes of September 20, 2011
c. 1.1: Minutes of December 13, 2011
d. 1.1: Minutes of February 14, 2012
e. 1.2: Letter of the District Engineer dated February 23, 2012 RE: Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Zone 5
f. 1.3: Letter of the District Engineer dated February 23, 2012 RE: Second Quarterly Report of 2011/2012 Zone 5 Expansion Construction Revenue


47.   Consider recommendations concerning implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in County practices and certain funding decisions
a. Letter of Supervisors Leopold and Stone dated February 28, 2012


48.   Public hearing to consider the 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and related actions
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated February 28, 2012
b. CDBG Chart
c. 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).

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.