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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
May 20, 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 May 6, 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 resolution and ratify the authorization for the District Attorney to submit an application to the California Department of Insurance in the amount of $187,496 for the 2014-2015 Worker's Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, as recommended by the District Attorney

11.   Approve the Master lease agreement with VOX Network Solutions in the amount of $3,302,148 for an Avaya phone system; approve the lease agreement with California First National Bank; adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating funds from First National Bank and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

12.   Accept and file status report on the new Pretrial Risk Assessment pilot program and direct staff to return in November 2014 with a progress update, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

13.   Approve tentative agreement with the Deputy Probation Officer Association and adopt resolution implementing provisions of the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Personnel and the County Administrative Officer

14.   Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to apply for the 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant; authorize the Sheriff-Coroner and the County Administrative Officer to sign the Interlocal agreement with the City of Santa Cruz; adopt resolution accepting $25,902 in unanticipated revenue; approve purchase of audio visual storage equipment in the amount of $25,902 for the Main Jail, as recommended the Sheriff-Coroner

15.   Approve the appointment of Angela Aitken of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District to the Treasury Oversight Commission as the alternate Special District representative for the term expiring March 31, 2017, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

16.   Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to enter into an agreement with Elavon, Inc. for the processing of Credit Card, Debit Card and Electronic Check Transactions in payment of property taxes, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

17.   Adopt resolution revising subsection (4) of Section 171 of the Personnel Regulations of the County of Santa Cruz regarding evaluating the County Administrative Officer and County Counsel, as recommended by Supervisor Friend

18.   Accept nomination of Sacha DeFoy for appointment to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative in the category of consumer, for a term to expire April 1, 2017, with final appointment to be considered on June 10, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

19.   Accept notification of various vacancies on the Workforce Investment Board, as outlined, with nominations for appointment to be received on June 10, 2014, and final appointments to be considered on June 17, 2014, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

20.   Accept and file the Los Altos Rod and Gun Club (LARGC) First Quarter 2014 Storm water Runoff Sampling Report, the Environmental Health Service Response to Comments on the 2012 Health Risk Assessment, and the LARGC Removal Action Completion Report 2013; direct staff to continue oversight of the ongoing monitoring program at the LARGC and report back in September 2014 with a program update, including results of the LARGC Environmental Action Plan Annual Report, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

21.   Approve amendments to agreements with Encompass Community Services, increasing the amount by $116,473; with Janus of Santa Cruz, increasing the amount by $250,381; with Youth Resource Bank, increasing amount by $8,122; with Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, increasing the amount by $2,955; reduce contract with Sobriety Works by $5,659 and revise contract with United Way to adjust scope of work and rate schedule; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $30,500 into the Health Services Agency Alcohol and Drug Program budget and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

22.   Accept and file the draft Economic Vitality Strategy and open public review period, as recommended by the Planning Director

23.   Accept and file report on the Leased Units Program and approve agreements for rental of 119 Atherton Loop with Encompass Community Services, 5313 Soquel Avenue; with Families in Transition, and 1715 Westhaven Court Unit C and 755 14th Avenue Unit 108 with private parties; authorize the Planning Director to enter into take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

24.   Accept and file the Proposed 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Program document and schedule a study session on the proposed 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Program for June 10, 2014, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

25.   Accept and file report on the Cabrillo Pedestrian Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project and direct staff to return on or before June 24, 2014 for award of contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

26.   Approve amendment to agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC approving a revised scope of work to include additional recycling and solid waste services analysis and consulting, approving a new rate sheet, and extending the term of agreement to June 30, 2016, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27.   Approve franchise agreement with RJR Environmental Professional Services, Inc., and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28.   Approve permit for the 2014 Surf City AIDS Bicycle Ride event scheduled for September 21, 2014 and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

29.   Approve permit conditions for the AIDS/Lifecycle Bike Ride Event scheduled for June 1 and June 2, 2014 ,and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

30.   Approve real property purchase and sale agreement in the amount of $179,800 for the Heart of Soquel Improvements Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

31.   Approve Request for Proposals for collection, transportation and recycling services for fluorescent lamps throughout Santa Cruz County and the Cities in the County and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

32.   Defer approval of the proposed agreement for construction oversight services for road and bridge projects until on or before June 17, 2014, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

33.   Defer consideration of a project financing update for the Heart of Soquel and Twin Lakes Beachfront projects to on or before June 24, 2014, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

34.   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

Denine Smith v. County of Santa Cruz, Superior Court Case No. CV177650

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*****

35.   Continued public hearing to consider 2014-2015 benefit assessment rates for County Service Area No. 43, Bonita Encino, and No. 52, Upper Pleasant Valley Road
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated May 8, 2014
b. Proposed resolutions
c. Certification of votes cast

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).

36.   10:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

The Board of Supervisors shall recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County of Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District-Zone 7 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers)

a. Agenda dated May 20, 2014
b. 1: Oral Communications Sign-In Sheet dated May 20, 2014
c. 1.1: Letter of the District Engineer dated May 8, 2014 Re: Pajaro River and Salsipuedes Creek Surveying Services
d. 1.2: Letter of District Engineer dated May 13, 2014 Re: Pajaro River Levee System Hydraulic Services Independent Contractor Agreement
e. 1.3: Letter of District Engineer dated May 13, 2014 Re: Pajaro River Levee Restoration Project Qualified SWPPP Practitioner & Geotechnical Engineering Services
f. 1.4: Letter of the District Engineer dated May 8, 2014 Re: Pajaro River Bench Excavation Project Video Documentation Contract
37.   Public hearing to consider the recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission regarding settlement agreement initiated changes to the Atkinson Lane Planned Unit Development (PUD); including a proposed PUD ordinance incorporating revisions to the Atkinson PUD approved in June 2009, consideration of the 2009 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and 2014 EIR Addendum, design review of a proposed 26-unit rental affordable housing project, and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Watsonville and Midpen Housing regarding provision of building permit services and distribution of impact fees, payments, and other responsibilities
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated May 8, 2014
b. Proposed resolution
c. Proposed ordinance
d. Planning Commission staff report
e. Planning Commission resolution
f. Planning Commission minutes
g. 2014 Memorandum of Understanding
h. 2009 EIR and 2014 EIR Addendum (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
38.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Public hearing to consider amending the Santa Cruz County General Plan to clarify existing Policy 5.18.4, which prohibits oil and gas exploration and development

a. Letter of the Planning Director dated April 30, 2014
b. Proposed resolution
c. Proposed General Plan amendment (clean and strike-through copies)
d. CEQA Notice of Exemption
e. Temporary moratorium (Ordinance 5161)
f. Extension of Moratorium (Ordinance 5164)
g. Planning Commission Staff Report
h. Planning Commission resolution

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).

39.   Consider the issuance of 2014-2015 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 County of Santa Cruz 2014-2015 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes and approving the form of Preliminary Official Statement and Notice of Sale and related actions
a. Letter of the Auditor-Controller, dated May 6, 2014
b. Preliminary Official Statement
c. Notice of Sale
40.   Presentation on long range planning for recycling and solid waste services
a. Letter of Public Works dated May 20, 2014
b. Recycling and Solid Waste Programs & Revenue Opportunities Update
40.1   Consider report on Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated May 7, 2014
b. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated December 3, 2013
c. Draft Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance

 

ADDENDA

40.2   Report by Supervisor McPherson concerning the California State Association of Counties Legislative Conference
a. Letter of Supervisor McPherson, dated May16, 2014
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.