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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
April 15, 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.	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.	Reject the claim of State Farm for Makaida Bailey-Lanford, claim no. 314-071, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Adopt resolutions confirming previously established benefit assessments and setting a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider proposed benefit assessment rate reports for Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control - County Service Area No. 53, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner
12.	Approve a standard agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the amount of $11,500 to provide for testing of stationary and vehicle mounted Liquid Propane Gas Metering systems in Santa Cruz County, and take related actions, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner
13.	Approve the contract with SunGard Public Sector Inc. in the amount of $2,278,260 for a new financial and procurement system and authorize the Auditor-Controller to sign the contract upon the sale of the bonds; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from the bond proceeds and take related actions, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
14.	Accept status report on contracting with Encompass Community Services PAPAS program and Women's Crisis Support-Defensa de Mujeres, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services
15.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $164,275 from the 2013 Homeland Security Grant for domestic preparedness planning and for the acquisition of fire, EMS and law enforcement emergency response interoperable communication equipment and training and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
16.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $297,596 from the 2013 Homeland Security Grant for domestic preparedness planning and for the acquisition of fire, EMS and law enforcement emergency response interoperable communication equipment and training and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
17.	Authorize the General Services Director to sign the Pacific Gas and Electric work order amendment in the amount of $23,000 and report back with recommendations for implementing the energy conservation measures, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18.	Adopt resolution determining industrial disability retirement for a safety member, as recommended by the Director of Personnel
19.	Accept and file report on collaborative efforts addressing the impact of substance abuse within the criminal justice system and direct Probation to return with a status update in November 2014, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
20.	Approve the Comprehensive Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan and Application for Continuation Funding for fiscal year 2014-2015 and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
21.	Approve purchase of Netapp Disk Shelves and support from CMT, Incorporated in the amount of $125,000 using Homeland Security Funding in the amount of $90,000 and a transfer of funds to fixed assets in the amount of $35,000 to complete the purchase, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
22.	Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
23.	Approve Request for Discharge of Accountability of Delinquent Taxes on Group W Cable Unsecured Property (1981-1987), as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector and the Auditor-Controller
24.	Approve Request for Discharge of Uncollectible Unsecured Property Taxes Under Thirty (30) Years Old, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector and the Auditor-Controller
25.	Approve Request for Discharge of Uncollectible Unsecured Property Taxes over Thirty (30) Years Old, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector and the Auditor-Controller
26.	Accept nomination of Lana Pieri for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2016, with final appointment to be considered on May 6, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Caput
27.	Accept the annual report on the UCSC Comprehensive Settlement Agreement, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty
28.	Approve appointment of Lisa Hindman Holbert to the First 5 Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty
29.	Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 1893, relating to safe management of used needles, and take related action, as recommended by Supervisors Coonerty and McPherson
30.	Accept notification of vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board, for an at-large representative of business, with nominations for appointment to be received on May 6, 2014, and final appointment to be considered on May 13, 2014, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

31.	Accept and file report on the development of a strategic plan for substance abuse treatment and intervention; direct Health Services to continue working with community stakeholders to identify resources that address preliminary recommendations related to meeting the Substance Abuse Use Disorder treatment needs of persons who come into frequent contact with law enforcement and that improve the ability of local government agencies to identify and intervene early in substance abuse disorders; and direct staff to return in June 2014 with a further report, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
32.	Adopt resolution confirming the established benefit assessments/service charges for County Service Area Number 12, Wastewater Management; adopt resolution setting a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the proposed fiscal year 2014-2015 Assessment/Service Charge Reports for County Service Area Number 12, Wastewater Management and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services
33.	Approve the 2013 Santa Cruz County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan (CEDS) Update and authorize the Workforce Investment Board to submit the Santa Cruz County CEDS Update to the Federal Economic Development Administration for final approval, as recommended by the Director of Human Services
33.1	Approve resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue into the Human Services budget; approve resolution appropriating $618,000 into the General Services Fleet Index for replacement vehicles; approve the purchase of fixed assets for information technology infrastructure enhancements, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

34.	Accept and file annual report on implementation of Climate Action Strategy, as recommended by the Planning Director
35.	Accept and file status report on the Center for Public Safety Project and direct Public Works to return with a further report in November 2014, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
36.	Approve amendment to agreement with Monterey Regional Waste Management District, changing rate to published gate rate for food scraps and extending the term of contract through June 30, 2017 for providing acceptance, processing and composting food scraps, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
37.	Adopt resolution summarily vacating a portion of Cooper Street and reserving both utility and non-vehicular public access easements and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
38.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the 2014 Pavement Management Project and authorize calling for bids; set bid opening on May 15, 2014 at 2:15 p.m. in the Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on June 17, 2014 with a recommendation for award of contract and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
39.	Approve road closures and permit for the Davenport Cinco De Mayo celebration scheduled for May 3, 2014, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
40.	Approve permit for the 2014 Mountain Charlie Challenge Bike Ride event scheduled for May 3, 2014 and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
41.	Ratify emergency independent contractor agreement with Santana Paving and Grading Inc., for County Service Area No. 55, Riverdale Park, Culvert and Retaining Wall Emergency Repairs and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

ADDENDA

41.1	Accept nomination of Robert Ketley for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, for a term to expire November 28, 2014, with final appointment to be considered on May 6, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

41.2

It is requested that the Board of Supervisors determine, by a four-fifths vote of its membership, that a need to take action to avoid injury or detriment arose subsequent to the printed agenda being posted as follows: County staff was informed after the posting of the Agenda that Senate Bill 1270 will be heard by the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee on April 29, 2014. Senate Bill 1270 would erode local lead agency authority to regulate local mining operations. The Board needs to take immediate action if the County's position on this legislation is to be considered. Adopt resolution opposing the passage of Senate Bull 1270 - surfacing mining operations, as recommended by Supervisor McPherson

41.3

It is requested that the Board of Supervisors determine, by a four-fifths vote of its membership, that a need to take action to avoid injury or detriment arose subsequent to the printed agenda being posted as follows: County staff was informed after the posting of the Agenda that Assembly Bill 2145 will be heard by the Legislature on April 16, 2014, for final consideration, and the Board need to take immediate action if the County's position on the legislation is to be considered. Adopt resolution opposing the correspondence on our position to our legislative representatives and other interested parties. Due to the schedule hearing process, immediate action on our part is necessary to include our community's voice, as recommended by Supervisor McPherson

EXECUTIVE SESSION

42.

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 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS Public Employee Performance Evaluation of County Administrative Officer and County Counsel pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957 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*****

43.	Public hearing on proposed 2014-2015 Benefit Assessment Rates for County Service Area Numbers 43, Bonita Encino, and 52, Upper Pleasant Valley Road a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated April 15, 2014 b. Proposed Benefit Assessment
44.	Public hearing to consider resolution ordering the formation of the Seascape Seawall Geologic Hazard District a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated March 28, 2014 b. Proposed Resolution c. Petition for the formation of a GHAD d. Engineering Report/Plan of Control
45.	Presentation of findings from Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Study a. Letter of Supervisor Coonerty, dated April 8, 2014 b. Attachment: Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Study 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).
46.	Consider report on the County's Syringe Services Program and Advisory Group recommendations and related actions a. Letter of the Director of Health Services, dated April 3, 2014 b. CA Syringe Exchange Programs c. SSP 2014 Annual Report
47.	Consider appointment of Betsy McCarty to the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Manage Medical Care Commission, as an at-large representative of the population of beneficiaries served by the Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2015 a. Letter of Supervisor Leopold, dated March 27, 2014 b. Application (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
	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.