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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
September 30, 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 September 16, 2014 and corrected minutes of August 5, 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 repealing Chapter 2.20 of the Santa Cruz County Code and adding new Chapter 2.25 relating to the Grand Jury (approved in-concept September 16, 2014-item 40)

11.   Item deleted

12.   Accept and file status report on the new financial system and request the Auditor-Controller provide a further report on or before December 16, 2014, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

13.   Adopt resolution approving the 2014-2015 budget for County Funds and Special Districts Governed by the Board of Supervisors; cancel various appropriations due to insufficient funding or contingency balances that exceed legal limitations, and refer to the County Administrative Office for a report back on any additionally needed actions; adopt resolution establishing appropriation limitations for the County and Board Governed Special Districts; approve the transfers of appropriations and adopt resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue related to the prior fiscal year, previously authorized during budget hearings and concluding actions; approve the revised Personnel Summary and Continuing Agreements list reflecting actions and corrections as authorized by your Board during budget hearings and concluding actions; direct the County Administrative Office to continue working with the Auditor-Controller to develop a proposed plan to increase the County's General Fund reserves and report to the Board on November 18, 2014, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

14.   Approve a cooperation agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture in the amount of $4,593.60 to provide for egg inspection services; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue into the Agricultural budget, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

15.   Accept and file status report regarding transition of the Gemma program from the Community Action Board to Encompass Community Services and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

16.   Approve the supplemental response to the findings and recommendations in the 2013-2014 Grand Jury Final Report and request the Chairperson to forward the County's response to the Grand Jury, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

17.   Ratify authorization for the District Attorney's designee and the Chairperson of the Board to sign the Certification of Assurance of Compliance, and submit an application to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services in the amount of $125,000 for the grant period of October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 for Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program, as recommended by the District Attorney

18.   Accept and file update on the Health Access Pilot Project for the criminal justice system involved population, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

19.   Adopt resolution 247-76 and 279-75 to implement various personnel actions and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Personnel

20.   Approve appointment of William Neighbors to the Seniors Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

20.1   Approve appointment of Jodie Wells to the Mental Health Advisory Board, representing consumers, for a term to expire April 1, 2016, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

20.2   Approve appointment of John Walker to the Fire Department Advisory Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

20.3   Approve appointment of Belle Pimentel to the Seniors Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

21.   Accept nomination of Ligaya Eligio for appointment to the Housing Authority of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative, for a term to expire October 7, 2016, with final appointment to be considered on October 7, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

22.   Accept nomination of Becky Taylor 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, 2015, with final appointment to be considered on October 7, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

23.   Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, for a representative of providers, with nominations for appointment to be received on October 21, 2014, and final appointment to be considered on October 28, 2014, as recommended by Chairperson Friend

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

24.   Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Agency Director to execute renewal of a three agreement with the California Department of Rehabilitation in the amount of $347,451 for provision of employment training services, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

25.   Approve a revenue agreement with Front St., Inc. in the amount of $52,740 annually, paid as $4,395 monthly, for lease of the County-owned facility at Wheelock Road, Watsonville, for provision of behavioral health care services, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services and Public Works

26.   Approve revenue agreement with the State Department of Public Health's California Tobacco Control Program in the amount of $150,000 for provision of education services through the Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

27.   Approve an expenditure agreement with Emergency Medical Services Integration in the amount of $30,000 for provision of training for Emergency Services personnel to improve interagency coordination and response to critical incidents and tactical trauma casualty care and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

28.   Approve master agreement with Netsmart Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $2,606,056.79 for an Integrated Electronic Health Records system for the Health Services Behavioral Health Division, including licenses, hosting and related maintenance and support services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

29.   Defer the Health Services Agency Substance Abuse Treatment and Intervention Strategic Plan report to December 9, 2014, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

30.   Accept and file report on establishing a Host Family Program for refugee children, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

31.   Accept the status report on the procurement for Workforce Investment Act Adult and Dislocated Worker program services and direct staff to return on October 7, 2014 for authorization to release a Request for Proposals for Adult and Dislocated Worker Program Services, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

32.   Approve agreement with Parents Center Inc. in the amount of $195,030 for October 1, 2014-June 30, 2014, to provide therapeutic services for the Leaps and Bounds Program; approve agreement with Parents Center Inc. in the amount of $60,000 for bilingual visit supervisor, approve resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue of $12,243 into the budget for child welfare services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

33.   Approve Workforce Investment Act contracts with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Cabrillo College, Central Coast Small Business Development Center, and Shoreline Workforce Development Services effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 to Operate Workforce Investment Act Youth, Adult, Dislocated Worker and Business services for 2014-2015 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

33.1   Approve lease of Gemma House, 522 Capitola Road Extension, to Encompass Community Services effective October 1, 2014 and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

34.   Authorize the Planning Director to enter into an agreement with the Central Coast Small Business Development Center in the amount of $20,000 to provide services related to small business assistance program services, as recommended by the Planning Director

35.   Approve Program Supplement Agreement to County-State Agreement totaling $312,589 for funding of the Cabrillo College Pedestrian Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project; adopt resolution authorizing execution of agreement and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

36.   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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency Negotiator: Director of Personnel
Employee Organization: General Representation Unit; Middle Management Association; Deputy Probation Officers Association; DA/Child Support Attorney Association


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*****

37.   Consider adoption of a resolution recognizing October 4-18 as Binational Health Week in Santa Cruz County
a. Letter of Supervisor Caput, dated September 16, 2014
b. Proposed resolution


38.   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 5 to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting
a. Agenda of September 30, 2014
b. Item 1.1: Minutes of June 17, 2014
c. Item 1.2: Letter of the District Engineer dated September 18, 2014 RE: Fourth Quarterly Report of 2013/2014 Zone 5 Expansion Construction Revenue
d. Item 1.3: Letter of the District Engineer dated Septemer 18, 2014 RE: Integrated Regional Water Management 2014 Plan Update


39.   Public hearing to consider the 2015 Growth Goal
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated September 17, 2014
b. 2015 Growth Goal report


40.   Public hearing to consider Planning Commission's recommendation to approve application to construct a new entrance to Castle Rock State Park from Highway 35 onto Assessor's Parcel Number 088-081-12, including amending the General Plan Land Use Designation and rezoning the property
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated September 15, 2014
b. Proposed resolution
c. CEQA Negative Declaration
d. CEQA review initial study
e. Resolution amending the General Plan
f. Proposed ordinance
g. Resolution approving simultaneous recission of an Agricultural Land Conservation Contract and related actions
h. Open Space Easement Contract
i. Findings and Conditions of Approval
j. Planning Commission Resolution
k. Planning Commission Minutes
l. Planning Commission Report
m. Correspondence

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).

41.   Consider adoption of a resolution requesting Caltrans to prohibit parking on the south side of Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) from a distance of about 300 feet from the existing Castle Rock State Park entrance to west of the new entrance
a. Letter of Supervisor McPherson, dated September 15, 2014


42.   Consider ordinance repealing Chapter 7.124 of the Santa Cruz County Code and adopting new Chapter 7.124 regarding medical cannabis (approved in-concept September 16, 2014-item 41)
a. Letter of the County Counsel dated September 25, 2014
b. Proposed ordinance


        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.