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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 19, 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
7:00
  • Public hearing on Proposed 2012-2013 County Budget

  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 May 15, 2012 and May 22, 2012, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board (continued from June 12, 2012 - item 7)

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.   Adopt resolution authorizing the temporary transfer of funds to the school districts as outlined; direct the County Treasurer to make the necessary transfer of funds from the County Treasury, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

11.   Adopt resolution and authorize the District Attorney to submit an application to the California Department of Insurance in the amount of $101,791 for the 2012-2013 Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, as recommended by the District Attorney

12.   Authorize submission of grant application in the amount of $328,000 to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District for two emission reduction projects, as recommended by the Director of General Services

13.   Accept and file the 2011-2012 Equal Employment Opportunity Annual Report, as recommended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and the Director of Personnel

14.   Approve Memorandum of Understanding for the District Attorney/Child Support Attorney Association, as recommended by the Director of Personnel

15.   Accept and file response to the Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Commission 2011 inspection of the Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

16.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report for the period ending May 31, 2012, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

17.   Approve appointment of Anita Alvarez to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

18.   Accept nomination of Corrie Kates for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board as an at-large representative of economic development agencies, for a term to expire June 30, 2016, with final appointment to be considered on June 26, 2012, as recommended by Chair Leopold

19.   Accept nomination of Jo Ann Allen for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board as an at-large representative of educational agencies, for a term to expire June 30, 2016, with final appointment to be considered on June 26, 2012, as recommended by Chair Leopold

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

20.   Accept and file status report on the ambulance services contract and direct staff to return with a contract extension with American Medical Response for ambulance transport services on or before June 30, 2013, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

21.   Approve transfer of appropriations, as outlined, and amendment to agreement with the Parents Center, increasing the amount by $29,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $270,831, for additional Leaps and Bounds Program services, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

22.   Accept and file report on the proposed submittal of a 2012 HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant application through the California Department of Housing and Community Development for up to $700,000 for a variety of affordable housing activities, and direct staff to return prior to the application deadline of August 17, 2012 with a resolution authorizing the application's submittal, as recommended by the Planning Director

23.   Accept and file report on the Building and Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods (BEGIN) Program; approve BEGIN Program guidelines to assist low and moderate-income first time homebuyers in purchasing the 19 affordable town homes at Canterbury Park; authorize the Planning Director to make minor modifications as may be necessary and to enter into loan agreements; adopt resolution confirming that the County of Santa Cruz as the successor Housing Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, has responsibility for the BEGIN Program implementation, as recommended by the Planning Director

24.   Approve Relocation Plan prepared by MidPen Housing for an occupied single family residence located at 56 Atkinson Lane on the site of the Atkinson Lane Affordable Housing Project; adopt resolution authorizing the Planning Director to take necessary actions to carry out the Relocation Plan and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

25.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider a proposal to rezone two parcels (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 086-131-03 and 086-131-06) totaling approximately 61.2 acres, located just west of Branson Ranch Road, approximately .25 mile west of the intersection of Branson Ranch Road and Highway 236, from Residential Agriculture (086-131-03) and Special Use (086-131-06) to Timber Production, as recommended by the Planning Director

26.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider a proposal to rezone three parcels totaling 13.38 acres (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 103-022-13, 103-022-15, and 103-022-16) located on the west and east sides of an unpaved and unnamed right-of-way that extends north from its intersection with Soquel San Jose Road, which is approximately 500 feet southwest of the intersection of Soquel San Jose Road and Olive Springs Road, that are adjacent to an existing parcel (Assessor's Parcel Number 103-022-14) in the same ownership zoned for timber production, from Residential Agriculture to Timber Production, as recommended by the Planning Director

27.   Accept and file report regarding Assessor's Parcel Number 109-101-08 (1388 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA), as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28.   Approve lease agreement for space at 12, 16, and 18 West Beach Street with Pacific Coast Development and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

29.   Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the 2012 Culvert Replacement Project and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening on July 19, 2012 at 2:15 p.m. in the Department of Public Works Conference Room and direct staff to return on or before August 7, 2012 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

30.   Approve Program Supplement Agreement for $450,000 in revenue for the traffic signal light on Graham Hill Road-Lockewood Lane; adopt resolution authorizing execution of Program Supplement to County-State Agreement and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

31.   Approve Request for Proposals for geotechnical services for the Rancho Rio Avenue and Either Way Bridges replacement projects and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

32.   Authorize one-time lump sum payment in the amount of $6,809.26 from County Service Area No. 59, McGaffigan Mill Road to the McGaffigan Road Association for reimbursement of work item expenses related to the bridge replacement project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

33.   Authorize transfer of funds in the amount of $70,000 within County Service Area No. 9, Highway Safety budget; accept low bid from Graniterock Company in the amount of $420,183 for the Graham Hill Road Lockewood Lane Traffic Signal Project; authorize award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

34.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PAJARO STORM DRAIN MAINTNENANCE DISTRICT, approve amendment to agreement with Kittleson Environmental Consulting increasing compensation by $20,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $191,646 for biological support services for the Pajaro River Bench Excavation Project and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

35.   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 Law Enforcement Unit, Sheriff's Supervisory Unit, and Law Enforcement Mid-Management 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*****

36.   Consider presentation concerning the results of the Senior Needs Assessment Summary Report
a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie, dated June 11, 2012
b. Senior Need Assessment Summary Report


37.   Consider appointment of various persons for reappointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as at-large representatives in the categories indicated, for terms to expire June 30, 2016
a. Letter of Chair Leopold, dated June 4, 2012


38.   7:00 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Public hearing on proposed 2012-2013 County Budget

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.