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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
April 9, 2013


9:00
  • Roll Call
  • Consent Agenda
  • Oral Communications
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
12:00
  • Lunch
10:30
  • Recess
1:30
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
10:45
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
3:15
  • Recess

  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.


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******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 March 19, 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 Irene E. Milburn, Claim No. 213-061, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the application to file a late claim by Ludmila Boiko, Claim No. 213-063, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject the claim of Charles Haltuch, Claim No. 213-065, as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel

13.   Accept and file the Auditor-Controller's report on Property Tax Administration Fees in the amount of $3,912,955 for fiscal year 2012-2013, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

14.   Accept and file the Single Audit Report of the County of Santa Cruz for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

15.   Approve amendment to contract with Marcum LLP, increasing the single audit fee to $40,000 and decreasing the Redevelopment Agency audit fee by $3,175, and take related actions, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

16.   Authorize the Auditor-Controller to transfer the warrants listed on Attachment A in the amount of $9,560.16 to the General Fund, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

17.   Adopt resolution opposing Assembly Bill 741, which would reduce the County's share of property taxes, and direct the Chairperson of the Board to send a letter to the County's State representatives asking they oppose this legislation, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

18.   Approve amendment to the Front Street Annex Lease and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

19.   Approve request for transfer of budget appropriations in the amount of $24,995 within the Child Support Services budget and transfer of those funds to the General Services Department; authorize Fleet Services to purchase a vehicle for the Child Support Services Department, as recommended by the Directors of Child Support Services and General Services

20.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $432,000 from the 2012 Urban Area Security Initiative grant program; approve fixed assets allocated to the Information Services Department and the Sheriff's Office; authorize the General Services Director to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the County of Santa Cruz Operational Area, as recommended by the Director of General Services

21.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $252,000 from the 2011 Urban Area Security Initiative grant program for radio infrastructure enhancements, medical supplies, and medical disaster planning; approve fixed assets allocated to the Information Services Department and authorize the General Services Director to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the County of Santa Cruz Operational Area, as recommended by the Director of General Services

22.   Accept status report on the South Santa Clara County Fire District contract with Santa Cruz County Fire for emergency response into the area of Santa Clara County known as the Loma Prieta-Hicks Road-Uvas area and direct staff to return on or before October 29, 2013 with an updated report, as recommended by the Director of General Services

23.   Authorize County Fire to purchase a 1993 HME Type 1 fire engine from the Felton Fire Protection District in the amount of $11,000; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $11,000 within the County Fire budget; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of $11,000 into the General Services Fleet budget, as recommended by the Director of General Services

24.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated 2010 Homeland Security Grant Funds in the amount of $5,199 and approve the purchase of large area rescue rope, as recommended by the Director of General Services

25.   Approve the recommended revisions to the Commission on the Environment's By-Laws, as recommended by the Director of General Services

26.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Main Jail Dental Room Installation Project; direct General Services to advertise for bids and set the bid opening on May 7, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services

27.   Declare certain used County vehicles and equipment to be surplus and direct General Services to arrange for their disposition, as recommended by the Director of General Services

28.   Approve lease amendment with AT&T for ground space at the County's Graham Hill property and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

29.   Approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $10,000 within the Probation Department budget and ratify emergency expenditure of funds in the amount of $10,000 for the purchase of two replacement touch screen monitors at Juvenile Hall, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

30.   Item deleted

31.   Adopt resolution in support of Assembly Bill 416, the Local Emission Reduction Program, and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisors Coonerty and McPherson

32.   Approve appointment of Robert J. Pursley Jr. to the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Friend

33.   Approve appointment of John Hunt to the Commission on the Environment for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor Friend

34.   Approve appointment of Tom Honig to the Housing Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor Friend

35.   Approve appointment of Liseth Guizar to the Latino Affairs Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor Friend

36.   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Senate Bill 510, relating to rental mobilehome park conversion, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

37.   Adopt resolution supporting comprehensive immigration reform, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

37.1   Approve appointment of Mariah Roberts to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

38.   Accept nomination of Christina Cuevas for appointment to the First 5 Commission, as an at-large representative of a community-based organization, for a term to expire April 1, 2014, with final appointment to be considered on April 16, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor McPherson

39.   Approve appointment of Matt Freeman to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor McPherson

40.   Approve appointment of Morgan Scarborough to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor McPherson

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

42.   Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a tenant representative over 62 years of age, with nominations for appointment to be received on April 23, 2013, and final appointment to be considered on May 14, 2013, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

43.   Approve appointment of Jodee Noll to the Domestic Violence Commission, as the representative of Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

44.   Approve appointment of Jan Sinkler to the Domestic Violence Commission, as the representative of Dominican Hospital, for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

45.   Approve appointment of Charles Levine to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as the representative of the Senior's Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

46.   Approve appointment of Aquiles Borge to the Latino Affairs Commission, as an at-large representative of the City of Watsonville, for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Chairperson Coonerty

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

47.   Approve agreement with the County of Los Angeles in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000 per year for County of Los Angeles fiscal intermediary services and an estimated cost of $40,000 per year for Department of Health Care Services administrative cost reimbursement, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

48.   Approve agreement with Diamond Drugs, Inc. for provision of pharmacy services at County operated correctional facilities and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

49.   Approve managed intergovermental transfer agreements with State Department of Health Care Services in the amount of $2,848,403 for managed care services and approve amendments to the revenue agreement with Central California Alliance for Health for continuation of intergovernmental transfer and provision of managed care services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

50.   Authorize the Health Services Director to sign the State Water Resources Control Board Underground Storage Tank Local Oversight Program Agency Application for Certification and direct Environmental Health to complete any additional application documents required for consideration of program certification, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

50.1   Approve amendment to agreements with HP Enterprise Services, LLP in the amount of $2,483,758, extending the agreement for CalWin Automation services through July 31, 2015; and with the Community Action Board, increasing the amount by $102,000 for the CalWORKS Emergency Payments Program on fiscal year 2012-2013; approve agreement with the California State Association of Counties in the amount of $62,637 to provide continued Welfare Client Data System management for fiscal year 2013-2014; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $118,000 into the Information Services Department budget and authorize the purchase of technology related fixed assets; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $993,851 into the Human Services budget as outlined; approve transfer of funds within the Human Services Department budget, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

51.   Accept and file report on the Williamson Act Program and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

52.   Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, for appeal of Fire Marshal determination on building permit application B124230 for Assessor's Parcel Number 088-141-68, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Santa Cruz County Fire Marshal

53.   Accept and file report on Transportation Improvement Area fees and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

54.   Approve amendment to agreement with Nolte Associates, Inc., increasing compensation by $14,180 for a not-to-exceed total of $417,762 and increasing the scope of work to provide additional geotechnical services related to an existing crib wall in Earl Creek for the Old County Road Bridge Replacement Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55.   Approve permit conditions for the 2013 Strawberry Fields Forever Bicycle Ride Event, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

56.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Eureka Canyon Road Storm Damage Repair Project; authorize calling for bids and set the bid opening on May 16, 2013 at 2:15 in the Public Works Conference Room; direct staff to return on or before June 11, 2013 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

57.   Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Clean Paint Timber Bridge Rails project; authorize calling for bids and set bid opening on May 9, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

58.   Approve the road closure and permit for the Aptos 4th of July Parade and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59.   Authorize the Clerk of the Board to make a partial release of the Faithful Performance Security submitted for Tract 1550 Canterbury Park, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

60.   Authorize the Clerk of the Board to release the remaining Faithful Performance/Monument Security in the amount of $260,000 for Tract 1502, Silver Oaks of Aptos, Phase 1, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

ADDENDA

60.1   Accept and file status report regarding the Women's Commission gender survey and direct the Women's Commission to return on or before May 21, 2013 with a further report, as recommended by the Director of Personnel

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

61.   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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case


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*****

62.   Public meeting on the modification of the Santa Cruz County Tourism Marketing District
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Proposed language changes to the Tourism Marketing District Managment District Plan
c. Copy of Public Notice
d. Copy of approved Resolution of Intention
e. Written protest of Gerald and Nancy Eidam, dated March 28, 2013


63.   Public hearing to consider addition of Section 13.10.312(A)(3) and amendments of Sections 13.10.312(B), 13.10.313(A)(1) and 13.10.636 of the Santa Cruz County Code, to clarify agricultural hoop houses as a type of greenhouse, to establish permit requirements for hoop houses, and to allow for reduced zoning setbacks for soil-dependent greenhouses and hoop houses. Chapter 13.10 is a coastal implementing ordinance.
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated March 20, 2013
b. Proposed resolution with strike-through copy of ordinance
c. Clean copy ordinance
d. CEQA exemption
e. Planning Commission resolution
f. Planning Commission minutes
g. Copy of existing related Code sections


64.   Public hearing to consider amendments to County Code Section 13.20, the County's Coastal regulations, to make the chapter consistent with the Coastal Act, the Public Resources Code, and the County's certified Land Use Plan, and related amendments to other chapters of the County Code to ensure internal consistency
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated March 26, 2013
b. Proposed resolution
c. Proposed ordinance
d. Existing and proposed map of East Cliff Village tourist area
e. Existing and proposed map of Rio Del Mar Esplanade
f. Coastal Commission 1978 exemptions document
g. Planning Commission resolution
h. Planning Commission minutes


65.   Public hearing to consider amendments to General Plan/Local Coastal Program Policy 8.6.4 and Santa Cruz County Code Chapters 13.10 and 13.11, to reduce the threshold for discretionary review of large dwellings from 7,000 square feet to 5,000 square feet
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated March 21, 2013
b. Proposed resolution
c. Proposed ordinance amendment (clean and strike-through versions)
d. Proposed General Plan/Local Coastal Plan amendment (clean and strike-through versions)
e. Notice of Exemption
f. Planning Commission Staff Report

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).

66.   Consider report and recommendations regarding affordable housing regulations that apply when property is rezoned from non-residential to residential use (continued from March 19, 2013 - item 67)
a. Material from agenda of March 19, 2013 - item 67


67.   Consider adoption of ordinance ending a temporary moratorium on the establishment of commercial operations engaged in the sale of firearms by repealing Ordinance 5149
a. Letter of County Counsel, dated March 20, 2013
b. Proposed ordinance


68.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Consider report on federal health care reform and its impacts on Santa Cruz County and related actions

a. Letter of the Director of Health Services, with attachments, dated March 27, 2013


69.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Consider presentation on the status of the Human Services Department's planning for Health Care Reform implementation; approve addition of staff positions and amendment to agreement with InTelegy Inc. and agreement with Arc Tec, Inc. as outlined; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $650,963 and related actions

a. Letter of the Director of Human Services, dated March 27, 2013
b. Health Care Reform implementation plan
c. InTelegy amendment
d. Arc Tec, Inc. agreement
e. Proposed resolution


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.