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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
February 25, 2014

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 February 11, 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 adding new Chapter 7.126 relating to the cultivation of medical cannabis (approved in-concept February 11, 2014-item 49.1)
11.	Reject the claim of Suzanne Fox Sloan, Claim No. 314-059, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of Gracie Gray, a minor, Claim No. 314-060A, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Reject the claim of Brooke Gray, Claim No. 314-060B, and refer to County Counsel
14.	Reject the claim of Joshua Gray, Claim No. 314-060C, and refer to County Counsel
15.	Accept and file Treasurer Quarterly Cash Count, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
16.	Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a joint exercise of powers agreement between the County and the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
17.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ CAPITAL FINANCING AUTHORITY, adopt a resolution adopting the by-laws, designating officers, establishing a meeting schedule and conflict of interest code, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
18.	Accept the Notice of Completion for the Main Jail Dental Room Installation Project; approve the final cost of $72,595; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
19.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Bathroom Remodel at the Front Street Adult Residential facility (126 Front Street); direct General Services to advertise for bids and set the bid opening on March 27, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
20.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the 1400 Emeline Storm Drain Improvement Project; direct General Services to advertise for bids and set the bid opening on March 26, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
21.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the 1040 Emeline Paint and Carpet Project; direct General Services to advertise for bids and set the bid opening on March 25, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
22.	Award contract to Southland Construction Management, Inc. in the amount of $826,384 for the 1020 Emeline Remodel Project, adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,013,330 into Plant Index 191010, adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $558,330 into the Human Services Department Budget and take other related actions, as recommended by the Directors of General Services and Human Services
23.	Accept and file report on the simplified County email address, as recommended by the Director of Information Services
24.	Adopt resolution approving the membership and re-authorizing the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council through June 30, 2014; and direct staff to return on April 15, 2014 with the Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan and Funding Application for the Board of State and Community Corrections Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Program, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
25.	Approve amendment to agreement with BI Incorporated for electronic monitoring services, and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the amendment, and to execute any future technical amendments to this contract that may be required, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
26.	Approve gross pay adjustment for two extra help employees working in the Cook classification in the total amount of $1,531.52, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
27.	Defer the report on funding issues and the update on the Narcotics Enforcement efforts to March 11, 2014, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
28.	Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report for the period ending January 31, 2014, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
29.	Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 1603, which would establish an Outdoor Environmental Education and Recreation Program under the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and take related action, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold
30.	Approve appointment of Lynda Francis to the Commission on the Environment for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold
31.	Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Senate Bill 1846, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013, and take related action, as recommended by Supervisor Caput
32.	Accept and file the Mental Health Advisory Board report for calendar years 2012 and 2013, and take related actions, as recommended by Chairperson Friend
33.	Accept notification of four at-large vacancies on the First 5 Commission, as outlined, with nominations for appointment to be received on March 11, 2014, and final appointments to be considered on March 18, 2014, as recommended by Chairperson Friend
34.	Accept and file the Planning Commission report for calendar years 2012 and 2013, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

35.	Approve amendment to agreement with the Santa Cruz Consolidated Emergency Communications Center, increasing the contract amount by $7,000 per fiscal year, and authorize the Director of Health Services to sign, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
36.	Schedule a public hearing for March 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter on the Unified Fee Schedule and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
37.	Accept and file status report on Encompass Community Services PAPAS Program and Women's Crisis Support-Defensa de Mujeres contract amendments and direct the Santa Cruz/San Benito County Regional Department of Child Support Services to return on or before April 15, 2014, with an update on efforts to contract for provision of outreach, education, counseling, and referral services to single parents, as recommended by the Directors of Human and Child Support Services

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

38.	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 (continued from February 11, 2014-item 34)
39.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider amendments of Sections 13.10.235, 13.10.323 and 13.10.510 of the Santa Cruz County Code to make the existing Minor Exceptions process available countywide, to allow consideration of lot coverage of up to 50 percent on small parcels, to extend provisions that allow the reduction of front yard setbacks, and to modify criteria for placing garages in side and rear setbacks, as recommended by the Planning Director
40.	Accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $185,971.92 for the 41st Avenue bulbouts at Nova, Gladys, and Bain project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
41.	Adopt resolutions confirming previously approved increases in benefit assessment rates for County Service Area (CSA) No. 26-Hidden Valley; CSA No. 41-Loma Prieta; CSA No. 44-Sunbeam Woods; CSA No. 51-Hopkins Gulch; and CSA No. 57D-Graham Hill (Woods Cove); adopt resolution setting April 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, as the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed benefit assessment/service charge reports for various County Service Areas and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
42.	Accept and approve Engineer's Reports for proposed 2014/2015 increased assessment rates for County Service Area No. 43-Bonita Encino; and CSA No. 52-Upper Pleasant Valley road; adopt resolution of intention to authorize and levy increased assessment for road maintenance and operations, and setting April 15, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, as the date and time for a public hearing; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
43.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenues in the amount of $12,000; and approve transfer of funds in the amount of $30,360 for the purchase of chlorine generator cells for the Simpkins Family Swim Center, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
44.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,004; approve lease amendment with Masterman Family Partnership for the Sheriff's San Lorenzo Valley Community Service Center for tenant improvements to include the purchase and installation of a dedicated freestanding backup power generator; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
45.	Approve revisions to the Stormwater Management Section of County Design Criteria and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46.	Ratify emergency contract with Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc., for the San Lorenzo Way Bridge deck repair in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
47.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, adopt resolution authorizing execution and delivery of a Joint Exercise Powers Agreement by and between the County of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as recommended by the District Engineer
48.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule a public hearing on May 6, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of ordinances amending District Code for Davenport County Sanitation District sewer and water service charges for 2014/2015, and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer
49.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule a public hearing on May 6, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of an ordinance amending District Code for sewer service charges for 2014/2015 in the Freedom County Sanitation District, and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer
50.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt resolution accepting into the Freedom County Sanitation District the sanitary pipeline, forcemain, pump station, and manholes, with exception of sewer laterals, at Minto Place Apartments, and accepting related sewer easement, as recommended by the District Engineer
51.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, accept the improvements and approve the final cost of $951,339.87 for the Minto, Meidl, Behler, Hastings Sewer Project and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

EXECUTIVE SESSION

52.

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 Allied Interstate Ins. Co. v. County of Santa Cruz, Claim No. 011-088AZ 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*****