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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
February 11, 2014


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.   Approve minutes of January 28, 2014, 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.   Adopt ordinance amending sections 13.10.333, 13.10.335 and 13.10.552 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to visitor accommodations (approved in-concept January 28, 2014- item 57)

11.   Adopt ordinance amending subsection (4) of subdivision (h) of section 13.10.324, Section 13.10.581 and subsection (A) of subsection (1) of subdivision (f) of section 13.11.072, and adding section 13.10.587 to the Santa Cruz County Code, all relating to sign exceptions (approved in-concept January 28, 2014-item 58)

12.   Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 12.25 to the Santa Cruz County Code relating to telecommunications infrastructure improvements (approved in-concept January 28, 2014-item 59)

13.   Adopt ordinance amending Section 3.12.040 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to exemptions from Civil Service (adopted in-concept January 28, 2014-item 60)

14.   Adopt ordinance adding new Chapter 7.126 relating to the cultivation of medical cannabis (adopted in-concept January 28, 2014-item 64)

15.   Approve the transfer of $20,000 from fiscal year 2013-2014 funds within the Mosquito and Vector Control County Service Area 53 budget for the purchase of a mini-airboat and trailer, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

16.   Accept and file report on the Whistleblower Hotline Activity for calendar year 2013, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

16.1   Accept and file a report on future funding sources to enforce the County's medical cannabis regulations, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

17.   Adopt resolution implementing Senate Bill 510 relating to requirements for conversion of Rental Mobilehome park to resident ownership, as recommended by County Counsel

18.   Deny claim for refund of property taxes by Barbara J. Rios, as recommended by County Counsel

19.   Reject the application to file Late Claim of Robert Edward Holdridge, Claim No. 314-052, and refer to County Counsel, as recommended by County Counsel

20.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for special consideration regarding Application No. 131269, a request to demolish and reconstruct a single family dwelling, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

21.   Authorize General Services to submit a grant application in the amount of $350,000 to the Strategic Growth Council Grant Program for the Community Choice Aggregation project on behalf of participating agencies in the Monterey Region Project Development Advisory Committee and adopt resolution as required by the grant process, as recommended by the Director of General Services

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

23.   Accept and file the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2012 and 2013, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

24.   Accept and file the Historic Resources Commission report for calendar years 2012 and 2013, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

25.   Accept and file the Housing Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2012 and 2013, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

26.   Accept and file the Human Services Commission report for calendar years 2012 and 2013, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

27.   Accept and file the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Managed Medical Care Commission report for calendar year 2013, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

28.   Accept and file the Latino Affairs Commission report for calendar years 2012 and 2013, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

29.   Accept and file the Treasury Oversight Commission report for calendar years 2012 and 2013, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

30.   Approve amendments to the agreements with United Way of Santa Cruz County, Salud Para La Gente Community Bridges, La Manzana, and Community Bridges: Women, Infant, and Children Program, increasing the aggregate amount by $233,174 and extending the term through June 30, 2014, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

31.   Approve the transfer of budget appropriations and the purchase of an uninterruptible power supply in the amount of $14,215.70 for the Human Services Department's Phone Services Center, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

32.   Approve agreement with Western Integrated Systems in the not-to-exceed amount of $262,284 for provision of imaging software design, implementation, and training services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

33.   Accept and file report on 2014 Continuum of Care Funding Application, as recommended by the Planning Director

33.1   Accept and file report regarding funds to support County parks and recreation programs; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $30,000; approve independent contractor agreement with TBWB Strategies for public education and outreach services in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000; direct Public Works to return on or before February 25, 2014 with recommendations and resolutions necessary to place a parks measure on the June 3, 2014 ballot and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

34.   Approve first amendment to contract with Fehr and Peers to complete Phase I of the Transportation and Traffic Engineering Component of the Sustainable Santa Cruz County Plan by adding and deleting various tasks and reallocating funds to updated and new tasks, and extending the term to June 30, 2015 and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

35.   Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $224,884.91 for the Eureka Canyon Road Storm Damage Repair Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

36.   Approve contract change order in the amount of $26,0848.18 for extra work associated with the 41st Avenue Bulbouts at Nova, Gladys, Bain and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

37.   Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms and conditions of property acquisition agreements for the Aptos Village Signal Project; approve payment of claims in the amount of $20,400 for the agreements and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   Approve Franchise Agreement with Watsonville Metals Company/Watsonville Dumpster Service for roll-off collection services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39.   Ratify application for Housing-Related Parks Grant Program; adopt resolution authorizing application for housing related parks grant and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY

40.   AS THE REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY, approve the Administrative Budget for July-December 2014 and approve the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July-December 2014, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

41.   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
Ron Taylor v. County of Santa Cruz, Claim No. 314-053; George and Teresa Dunajski v. County of Santa Cruz, Claim No. 314-054

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Anticipation of litigation to be considered 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*****

42.   Presentation by local veterans to express their appreciation for the reopening of the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building
a. Letter of Chairperson Friend, dated January 23, 2014


43.   Presentation of awards to the Santa Cruz County Fire Department Firefighters of the Year
a. Letter of Chairperson Friend, dated January 24, 2014


44.   Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve Application Number 131190 to create two parcels, to change the General Plan land use designation of one of the resulting parcels from Public Facility/Institutional to Urban High Density Residential, to rezone that parcel from Public and Community Facilities to Multi-Family Residential (2,500 square feet per unit), to grade approximately 4,000 cubic yards of earth, and to construct a 40-unit senior housing complex on property located at 2500 Soquel Avenue in the Live Oak Planning Area
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated January 24, 2014
b. Proposed resolution
c. Proposed ordinance and zoning map
d. Findings
e. Conditions of Approval
f. Negative Declaration
g. Planning Commission Resolution
h. Planning Commission Staff Report
i. Planning Commission Minutes

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).

45.   Consider response to the Public Safety Task Force Report and related actions


46.   Consider Memorandum of Understanding for the Physician's Representation Unit and related actions
a. Letter of the Director of Personnel, dated January 30, 2014
b. Memorandum of Understanding (clean and strike-through copies)
c. Longevity schedule


47.   Conduct hearing on proposed eminent domain action for the Branciforte Drive 2011 Storm Damage Repair Project and consider adoption of resolution authorizing proceedings
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated January 30, 2014
b. Proposed Resolution


48.   Conduct hearing on proposed eminent domain action for the Trout Gulch Road at Cathedral Drive Crosswalk Project and consider adoption of resolution authorizing proceedings
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated January 30, 2014
b. Proposed resolution


49.   Conduct hearing on proposed eminent domain action on the Aptos Village Signal Project
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works
b. 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.