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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
April 23, 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
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.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of April 11, 2013 through April 17, 2013 and approved upon adoption of the 2012-2013 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.   Accept and file the Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control - County Service Area 53 Annual Report for 2012, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

11.   Accept and file status report on the lease agreement between Santa Cruz County Fire Department (County Fire) and Morgan Hill Fire Department (MHFD), and direct staff to return on or before June 25, 2013 with the finalized lease agreement with MHFD including the contract for compensation to County Fire, as recommended by the Director of General Services

12.   Approve and ratify the emergency replacement of the rooftop heating unit and ductwork at 640 Capitola Road; and authorize the Auditor-Controller to process payment in the amount of $11,077 to Geo. H. Wilson, Inc., as recommended by the Director of General Services and Agricultural Commissioner

13.   Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $800,000 from the Liability Claims Reserve to the Liability Settlement Account, as recommended by the Personnel Director

14.   Adopt resolution supporting Assembly Bill 546 relating to the consolidation of the Offices of the Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
(continued from April 16, 2013 - item 28)


 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

15.   Accept and file report on the Blue Shield of California Foundation competitive grants awarded to the Health Services Agency; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $310,000 into the 2012/2013 budget; approve agreements with Blue Shield of California Foundation in the amount of $200,000 for planning and system redesign services to strengthen local safety net integration between behavioral health and primary care and in the amount of $110,000 for facilitating the transition of Low Income Health Program enrollees and eligible uninsured residents into coverage through Medi-Cal and the Health Benefits Exchange; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

16.   Adopt resolution approving submission of Mental Health Services Act: 2013-2014 Annual Update to the Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan and authorizing Health Services Agency Director to execute documents required for submission to State Oversight and Accountability Commission, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

17.   Accept and file report on the status of local hospital services and compliance with County Access to Care agreements and direct the Health Services Agency to return in March 2014 with an updated report on hospital services and data collected for access to care agreements in the year 2012, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

18.   Accept and file annual report on implementation of Climate Action Strategy, as recommended by the Planning Director

19.   Approve reappointment of various persons to the Soquel Village Parking and Business Improvement Area Advisory Board for four-year terms to expire in April 2017, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

20.   Accept and file status report on the Behavioral Health Unit construction project and direct staff to return on May 14, 2013 with an additional report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

21.   Accept and file status report on the Center for Public Safety Project, and direct Public Works to return with a further report on October 22, 2013, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

22.   Adopt resolution for Sale of Surplus County Property on Brommer Street and Bulb Avenue (portion of Assessor's Parcel Number 031-122-06); adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $32,850 from Private Property Owners for the Sale of Surplus County Property; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

23.   Approve amendment to agreement with 21st Century Environmental Management for transportation, recycling, and disposal services for the County's Household Hazardous Waste Program increasing compensation by $30,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $160,000 for fiscal year 2012-2013, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

24.   Approve the permit for the 2013 Sequoia Century bicycle ride event, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

25.   Approve the permit for the 2013 Muscular Dystrophy Association and Cal Fire C2U Fill the Boot Drive fundraiser event on June 7, 2013, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

26.   Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Methacrylate Bridge Deck Seal Project; authorize calling for bids and set bid opening on May 23, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct staff to return on June 25, 2013 with a recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27.   Approve the permit for the 2013 Mountain Charlie Challenge Bike Ride event subject to conditions on event permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28.   Approve the permit for the 2013 Organs R Us Relay running event subject to conditions on event permit, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

ADDENDA

28.1   Accept nomination of Richard Schmale for reappointment to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative over the age of 62, for a term to expire May 14, 2015, with final appointment to be considered on May 14, 2013, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

28.2   Direct the Chairperson to write to Assembly Member Stone, Assembly Member Alejo, and Senator Monning asking that they oppose Assembly Bill 904, relating to timber management plans, unless the bill is amended to exclude the four counties making up the Southern Subdistrict of the Central Forest District from the increased acreage allowances under Assembly Bill 904 and unless the bill is amended to provide that the Southern Subdistrict is limited to the current 2,500-acre maximum ownership, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

28.3   Approve appointment of Liliana Garcia to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold


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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

29.   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 Bargaining Units



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*****

30.   Public hearing for the proposed 2013-2014 benefit assessment rates for County Service Area No. 37-Roberts Road
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated April 16, 2013
b. Proposed resolution
c. Current and proposed map of Zone Boundaries
d. Benefit Assessment Summary


31.   Public hearing to consider Planning Commission recommendations regarding Application 121242, a proposal to rezone a parcel from the Special Use (SU) zone district to the Timber Production (TP) zone district, on property located on the east side of Tindall Ranch Road, approximately one mile east of the intersection of Tindall Ranch Road and Eureka Canyon Road; Assessor's Parcel Number: 106-141-15; Applicant: James Hildreth; Property Owner: Eloise Wilson, Trustee
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated April 9, 2013
b. Proposed ordinance
c. CEQA Notice of Exemption
d. Maps
e. Planning Commission Resolution
f. Planning Commission Minutes
g. Timber Management Plan


32.   Continued public hearing on the special consideration of Application 111108, a proposal to construct a clubhouse at the Los Altos Rod and Gun Club, located at 14750 Skyline Boulevard
(continued from January 15, 2013 - item 44)
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated April 11, 2013
b. Correspondence

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).

33.   10:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Presentation recognizing members of the community participating in the Volunteer Initiative Program and the Sheriff's Volunteer Program

a. Letter of Chairperson Coonerty, dated April 12, 2013


34.   Consider report and recommendations on programs and services under AB 109 and related actions
a. Letter of the Chief Probation Officer, dated April 9, 2013
b. PowerPoint Presentation


35.   Consider adoption in concept of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.110 of the Santa Cruz County Code and the associated Bylaws relating to the membership and formation of a Business Services Committee of the Santa Cruz County Workforce Investment Board and related actions
a. Letter of the Director of Human Services, dated April 16, 2013
b. Proposed ordinance
c. By-Laws of the Workforce Investment Board
d. Santa Cruz County Comprehensive Development Strategy 2012 Annual Update


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.