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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
May 21, 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.


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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.   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.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt ordinance No. 78 amending District Code Title 4, Chapter 4.08, Article III, Sections 4.08.160 through 4.08.180 Sewer Service Charges (approved in concept May 14, 2013 - Item No. 45)

11.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt ordinance No. 79 amending District Code Title 3, Chapter 3.08, Article III, Sections 3.08.160 through 3.08.180 Water Service Charges (approved in concept May 14, 2013 - Item No. 45)

12.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt ordinance No. F-17 amending District Code Title 3, Article III, Chapter 3.08, Sewer Service Charges (approved in concept May 14, 2013 - Item No. 46)

13.   Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 2.110 of the Santa Cruz County Code relative to the Workforce Investment Board; and the associated Bylaws relating to the membership and formation of a Business Services Committee of the Santa Cruz County Workforce Investment Board (approved in concept April 23, 2013, item 35)

14.   Reject the claim of Peter Spiro Ballas, Claim No. 213-071, and refer to County Counsel

15.   Reject the claim of Maurice L. Ainsworth, Jr., Claim No. 213-074, and refer to County Counsel

16.   Reject the claim of the Estate of Bradley G. Dreher, Claim No. 213-076, and refer to County Counsel

17.   Reject the Application for Leave to File A Late Claim of Bruce McFarland, Claim No. 213-078, and refer to County Counsel

18.   Reject the claim of Maurice L. Ainsworth, Jr., Claim No. 213-079, and refer to County Counsel

19.   Request the Auditor-Controller to transfer the stale dated warrants in the amount of $4,015.82 to the General Fund, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

20.   Approve a realignment of appropriations and adopt resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue within several Departments for 2012-13, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

21.   Adopt resolution and ratify authorization for the District Attorney to submit an application to the California Department of Insurance in the amount of $231,514 for the 2013-2014 Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, as recommended by the District Attorney

22.   Accept and file report on the status of the County's living wage program; adopt resolution setting the living wage at $14.79 per hour for employees receiving benefits, and at $16.13 per hour for employees not receiving benefits, effective July 1, 2013; schedule a public hearing on June 11, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider amending the Living Wage Ordinance, changing the definition of "covered employee," removing reference to the former Redevelopment Agency, and adding language pertaining to California's child labor protection law; and other minor changes; and direct the Clerk of the Board take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

23.   Accept the Notice of Completion for the Main Jail Reroof Project in Santa Cruz; approve final cost of $997,277 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

24.   Approve and request the Auditor-Controller to transfer funds in the amount of $27,500 from the Pajaro Dunes Fire Station Assessment District Maintenance Fund to the Pajaro Dunes Fire County Service Area 4 fund for emergency repairs of the Pajaro Dunes Fire Station; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $27,500, as recommended by the Director of General Services

25.   Approve agreement with George Mason University in the amount of $25,000.16 for implementation of the Risk Need Responsivity Program Tool, which is designed to match offenders to appropriate programs to reduce recidivism and provide related training and technical assistance, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

26.   Approve the purchase in the amount of $50,000 for necessary office furniture and equipment from KBM Workspace for the Evidence and Property Section of Building D of the Center for Public Safety; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated Asset Forfeiture funds in the amount of $50,000 to finance the purchase, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

27.   Approve agreement to purchase the FileOnQ evidence and property management system in the amount of $76,817.37; approve purchase of a server in the amount of $2,000; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated Asset Forfeiture fund revenue in the amount of $78,817.37 and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

28.   Approve contract with George H. Wilson, Inc. in the amount of $21,915 for the fabrication and installation of a metal shower stall at the Main Jail correctional facility and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

29.   Accept and file the report of the County's investment activities and holdings for the quarter ending March 31, 2013, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

30.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report for the period ending April 30, 2013, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

31.   Direct the County Administrative Officer to develop recommendations, including an organizational plan, staffing complement, and proposed budget, to expand the County's economic vitality efforts, as outlined, and return to the Board during 2013-2014 budget hearings with a proposed plan for discussion and action, as recommended by Supervisors Coonerty and McPherson

32.   Approve appointment of Maia Mosher-D'Andrea to the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor McPherson

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

33.   Adopt resolution confirming the established benefit assessment/service charges for County Service Area (CSA) No. 12, Wastewater Management; adopt resolution setting a public hearing on June 11, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider proposed 2013-2014 Assessment/Service Charge Reports for CSA No. 12, Wastewater Management and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

34.   Approve amendment to agreements with Front Street, Inc., decreasing the amount by $4,193 to $2,870,333; and with the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz, finalizing negotiated service rates, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

35.   Approve agreement with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center in the amount of $24,875 to provide intensive case management and support services to youth in Extended Foster Care, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

36.   Approve amendment to agreement with Community Bridges, incorporating funds in the amount of $24,850 remaining for Elderday, for a not-to-exceed amount of $928,928; approve amendment to agreement with Salud Para La Gente, reducing amount by $24,850 to the not-to-exceed total of $223,663; approve transfer of budget appropriations in the amount of $24,850, as outlined, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

37.   Accept and file report to consider a new policy requiring private commercial development to contribute to public art; direct Parks staff to work with the County Arts Commission and Economic Development staff to develop and return with a recommended Percentage for the Arts Program in March 2014, and take related action, as recommended by the Directors of Planning and Public Works

38.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider Application No. 131076, a proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 078-311-01, an approximately 41.3 acre parcel located 3/4 miles south of the intersection of Alba Road and Jim's Road from Special Use (SU) to Timber Production (TP) and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

39.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider Application No. 131075, a proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 078-311-12, an approximately 45.9 acre parcel located 3/4 miles south of the intersection of Alba Road and Jim's Road from Special Use (SU) to Timber Production (TP) and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

40.   Accept and file the proposed 2013-2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) document and schedule a study session on the proposed CIP on June 11, 2013, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.   Accept improvements and approve final cost of $124,106.37 for the Brommer Yard and D.A. Porath Sanitation Facility Clarifiers Project, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $11,000; adopt resolution summarily vacating a portion of 41st Avenue right of way adjacent to Assessor's Parcel Number 033-177-18; approve memorandum of understanding for excess road right of way and view shed easement, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $21,550 from County Service Area (CSA) No. 37, Roberts Road; approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the CSA No. 37, Roberts Road Bridge Repair Project; set the bid opening on June 4, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room; direct staff to return on June 18, 2013 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.   Approve contract change order in the amount of $16,274.83 for the Empire Grade Road Storm Damage Repair Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45.   Approve independent contractor agreement with Ifland Engineers, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $70,195 for civil engineering services through June 30, 2014 for the Boulder Creek Safe Routes to School Improvement Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.   Approve the permit for the 2013 Skyland Mountain Run event, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.   Approve permit conditions for the AIDS/Lifecycle Bike Ride Event on June 2 and June 3, 2013, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Polyester Concrete Bridge Deck Overlay Project and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening on June 20, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room; direct staff to return on August 6, 2013 with a recommendation for award of contract, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49.   Approve quitclaim deed to release County interest in portion of Peralta Way right of way adjacent to 350 Peralta Way, Assessor's Parcel Number 028-273-01 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50.   Approve road closure for the 2013 Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51.   Approve road closures and permit for the La Selva Beach 4th of July Parade and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52.   Approve specifications and engineer's estimate for the 41st Avenue Bulbouts at Nova Drive, Gladys and Bain Avenues, Live Oak Roadside Improvement; authorize calling for bids and set bid opening on June 6, 2013 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room ; direct staff to return on June 25, 2013 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53.   Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $25,000 within the County Service Area No. 9, Highway Safety and Lighting Budget; approve contract change order No. 5 for the Graham Hill Road-Lockewood Lane Traffic Signal Project in the amount of $14,878.82 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

ADDENDA

53.1   Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Agency Director to execute all protocols with the State of California to continue an enrollment wait list for the Medi-Cruz Advantage program

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

54.   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 - EXISTING LITIGATION

Lichen Oaks Ranch, LLC v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV173247

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9

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*****

55.   Continued public hearing to consider 2013-2014 benefit assessment rates for County Service Area No. 37 - Roberts Road (continued from April 23, 2013 - item 30)
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated May 9, 2013
b. Proposed resolution
c. Certification of votes cast


56.   Continued public hearing to consider amendments to County Code Chapter 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 County Code consistency. Chapter 13.20 is a coastal implementing ordinance (continued from April 16, 2013- item 27.1)
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated May 6, 2013

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).

57.   Consider presentation on the 2013 Fire Season by County Fire Chief Scott Jalbert
a. Letter of the Director of General Services, dated May 7, 2013


58.   10:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Presentation honoring Emergency Medical Services providers

a. Letter of Chairperson Coonerty, dated May 14, 2013


59.   Consider the issuance of 2013-2014 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000,000 and adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the County of Santa Cruz 2013-2014 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes and approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and Note Purchase Agreement and taking related actions
a. Letter of the Auditor-Controller, dated May 10, 2013
b. Proposed resolution
c. Note purchase agreement as of May 13, 2013
d. Preliminary Official Statement as of May 13, 2013


60.   Consider appointment of Carol Berg to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as the at-large representative nominated by the City of Santa Cruz, for a term to expire May 21, 2017
a. Letter of Chairperson Coonerty, dated April 19, 2013
b. Application (on file with the Clerk of the Board)


60.1   Consider adoption of a resolution requesting that Assembly Bill 904 be amended to exclude the Southern Subdistrict of the Coast Forest District
a. Letter of Supervisor Leopold dated May 15, 2013
b. Proposed resolution
c. Text of Assembly Bill 904
d. Related Correspondence


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.