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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
February 12, 2013

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 January 29, 2013, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

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 Rich McInnis dba Seabreeze Tavern, Claim No. 213-048, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Mark Kunkel dba Pacific Land Yachts, Claim No. 213-049, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject the claim of James Joseph Riordan, Claim No. 213-050, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Reject the claim of Douglas Tarquinio, Claim No. 213-051, and refer to County Counsel

14.   Adopt ordinance amending Section 1.12.070 and 1.14.040 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to abatement costs including attorneys' fees (approved in concept on January 29, 2013 - item 43)

15.   Approve the extension of two limited term Agricultural Biologist Aide positions for one pay period for fiscal year 2012-2013 and extension of one limited term Agricultural Biologist aide position for two pay periods in fiscal year 2012-2013, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

16.   Accept the Notice of Completion for the Government Center Radiator Replacement Project in Santa Cruz, CA; approve the final cost of $127,862 and authorize the Clerk of the Board take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17.   Accept the Notice of Completion for the 640 Capitola Road Termite Abatement Project in Santa Cruz and approve final cost of $14,240 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18.   Accept and file report of the County's investment activities and holdings for the quarter ending December 31, 2012, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

19.   Approve agreement with Carter Global Associates, Inc., in the amount of $53,060 to provide planning and evaluation services and assistance with an application by the Sheriff's Office for SB1022 construction funds for correctional facilities related to the shift of responsibilities to counties associated with the Public Safety Realignment Act and authorize the Sheriff to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

20.   Accept and file the Treasury Oversight Commission Compliance Audit for the year ended June 30, 2012, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

21.   Accept nomination of Anjuna Malley for appointment to the Area Development Disabilities Board VII, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire January 1, 2015, with final appointment to be considered on February 26 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

22.   Approve appointment of John Faraola to the Arts Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2013, and thereafter for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor Friend

23.   Approve appointment of Karen Christensen to the Commission on the Environment for a term to expire April 1, 2013, and thereafter for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor McPherson

24.   Accept and file the Agricultural Policy Commission report for calendar years 2011 and 2012, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

25.   Accept and file the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission report for calendar years 2011 and 2012, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

26.   Accept and file the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2011 and 2012, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

27.   Accept and file the Emergency Medical Care Commission report for calendar years 2011 and 2012, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

28.   Accept and file the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Managed Medical Care Commission report for calendar year 2012, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

29.   Accept and file the Commission on the Environment report for calendar years 2011 and 2012, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

30.   Accept and file the Technical Advisory Group report for calendar years 2011 and 2012, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

31.   Accept notification of at-large vacancies on various County Advisory bodies, as outlined, with nominations for appointment to be received on March 5, 2013, and final appointments to be considered on March 19, 2013, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

32.   Accept notification of at-large vacancies on the First 5 Commission, as outlined, with nominations for appointment to be received on March 5, 2013, and final appointment to be considered on March 19, 2013, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

33.   Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Managed Medical Care Commission, for a provider representative of a non-governmental community clinic, with nominations for appointment to be received on February 26, 2013, and final appointment to be considered on March 5, 2013, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

34.   Adopt resolution authorizing acceptance of beach monitoring funds from the State Water Resources Control Board and authorizing the Health Services Agency Director to execute the grant agreement, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

35.   Approve County Fish and Game Advisory Commission recommended allocations in the amount of $7,500 and authorize the Auditor-Controller to disburse funds from the Fish and Game Fund, to the entities recommended by the Commission, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

36.   Approve amendment to agreement with ValueOptions, extending the term of agreement through June 30, 2013 and increasing the rate for administrative services by 2% for mental health services for Santa Cruz County juveniles placed in out-of-county foster of group homes, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

37.   Defer the Annual Report in Hospital Services and Access to Care until March 19, 2013, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

38.   Ratify agreements with Milhous Children's Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $43,000 and with Sacramento Children's Home in the not-to-exceed amount of $37,000 for mental health treatment services provided to court wards and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

39.   Ratify agreement in the amount of $15,000 with Dignity Health dba Dominican Hospital, designating Dominican Hospital as a ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Receiving Center and providing for STEMI Receiving Center Services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

40.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue from the State of California Health and Human Development Services in the amount of $454,761; approve contract amendments with the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc., increasing the 2012-2013 subsidized employment agreement by $82,000; with Goodwill Industries, Inc., dba Shoreline Workforces Development Services, reducing the employment services agreement by $140,000; and with Families in Transition of Santa Cruz County, Inc., increasing the contract by $85,000 for housing assistance to CalWORKS families and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

41.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,600,000 from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the 2012 Community Development Block Grant, and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

41.1   Defer report and recommendations regarding affordable housing regulations that apply when property is rezoned from non-residential to residential use, as recommended by the Planning Director

42.   Accept and file the 2012 Live Oak Parking Program Report; direct staff to initiate the 2013 Live Oak Parking Program; adopt resolutions establishing the designated parking zone, period of restricted parking, and parking fees for the 2013 Live Oak Parking Program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Accept and file report on the Behavioral Health Unit Project, and direct Public Works and Health Services to return with an update on or before April 16, 2013, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $49,557; approve independent contractor agreement in the not-to-exceed amount of $49,557 with Professional Services Industries, Inc., to provide materials testing and special inspection services for the Santa Cruz County Center for Public Safety Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45.   Adopt resolution summarily vacating sanitary sewer easements - Brook Knoll Drive, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 067-351-17, 067-351-18, and 067-351-19 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.   Adopt resolution in support of the "Felton Remembers Parade" on May 25, 2013 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.   Approve request for proposals for design services for the Boulder Creek Elementary School Pedestrian Improvement Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $165,000 from the Federal Highway Bridge Program; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $50,125 within the Road Budget; approve independent contractor agreement with TRC Engineers Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $328,456.03 for engineering design services for the Fern Drive Bridge Replacement Project, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49.   Authorize transfer of funds in the amount of $120,000 within the County Service Area No. 9 Highway Safety and Lighting Budget; approve contract change order for the Graham Hill Road - Lockewood Lane Traffic Signal Project in the amount of $37,475 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50.   Defer status report on Transportation Improvement Area fees until March 5, 2013, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51.   Designate Agri-Culture as the lead organization responsible for the 2013 Santa Cruz County Display for the State and County fairs, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

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

52.   Consider presentation on the Arts and Economic Prosperity Project of the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County
a. Letter of Supervisor Coonerty


53.   Presentation concerning the Volunteer Initiative Program
a. Letter of Chairperson Coonerty, dated February 4, 2013
54.   Consider appointment of Andy Hartman and Francisco Rodriguez to the Workforce Investment Board, as at-large representatives of labor organizations, for terms to expire June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2016, respectively
a. Letter of Chairperson Coonerty, dated January 18, 2013
55.   Consider adoption of an interim ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on the establishment of commercial operations engaged in the sale of firearms and/or ammunition within the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County and declaring the urgency thereof
a. Letter of County Counsel, dated January 30, 2013
b. Proposed Ordinance
56.   Consider report regarding hydraulic fracking and adoption of a resolution expresssing concerns about the proposed regulations for hydraulic fracking in California and related actions
a. Letter of the Directors of Planning, Public Works, and Health Services
b. Proposed resolution
57.   Public hearing to consider adoption in concept of an ordinance adding Chapter 13.12 - Water Efficient Landscape to the Santa Cruz County Code and adoption of a resolution determining the ordinance is CEQA exempt, and related actions
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated January 29, 2013
b. Proposed resolution
c. Proposed ordinance
d. Notice of Exemption
e. Letter to Planning Commission, dated January 9, 2013
f. WELO Comparison Chart
g. Water Service Areas of the City of Santa Cruz and Soquel Creek Water District

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).

58.   Consider a Preliminary Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the Transit Corridors Plan for Sustainable Communities in Santa Cruz County
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated January 31, 2013
b. Map of Plan Area
c. Maps of Land Use Focus Areas and Circulation Focus Area
d. Correspondence
e. Existing Conditions Report
59.   Consider Mid-Year Financial Update and related actions
a. Letter of the Auditor-Controller, dated January 18, 2013
b. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated January 28, 2013
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.