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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
February 24, 2015


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-Treasurer-Tax Collector (on file with the Clerk of the Board)

7.   Approve minutes of February 10, 2015, 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 Chapter 10.24 to the Santa Cruz County Code relating to Jail Security (approved "in concept" February 10, 2015-Item 45)

11.   Accept and file report of the County's investment activities and holdings for the quarter ending December 31, 2014, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

12.   Approve and adopt the County of Santa Cruz 2015 Investment Policy, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

13.   Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report for the period ending January 31, 2015, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

14.   Accept and file status report regarding the process for evaluating the unmet needs of the community in terms of parks, open space, active and passive recreation, natural resource presentation, enhancement and conservation, as recommended by the Convener, Open Space Project and the County Administrative Officer

15.   Accept and file request for deferral of consideration of draft surveillance technology use policy, as recommended by the County Counsel

16.   Authorize payment in the amount of $10,060 to Earthworks Paving Contractors, Inc. for the removal and replacement of damaged pavement and gutters at the Santa Cruz County Government Center parking lot, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17.   Authorize purchase of a 1977 Cessna 172N aircraft by the Sheriff's Office and approve transfer of $53,887 in appropriations within the Sheriff's Office Budget, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18.   Adopt resolutions amending Salary Resolution No. 279-75 and amending Resolution No. 247-76 to implement various personnel actions, as recommended by the Personnel Director

19.   Adopt a resolution approving the membership and reauthorizing the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council through June 30, 2015; and direct the Probation Department to return on April 21, 2015 with the Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan and Funding Application for the Board of State and Community Corrections Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act Program, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

20.   Approve the Invitation for Bids for competitive pricing for toxicology and other testing services; direct General Services to advertise for bids; and set the bid due date for April 7, 2015, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

21.   Approve purchase of KBM Workspace furniture in the amount of $207,695 for necessary office furniture for Building C in the Center for Public Safety, and adopt resolutions accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue from various Trust funding in the amounts of $7,333 (Abandoned Vehicle Abatement), $61,451 (Gang Task Force-Cal-MMET), $33,797 (Civil Trust), and $105,114 (Small and Rural County Crime Prevention) to pay for these purchases, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

22.   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 48, which would ban the sale of cigarettes with "filters", as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

23.   Approve request to postpone the submission of the Children's Network annual report until July 2015, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

24.   Approve appointment of Liz Taylor-Selling to the Emergency Management Council for a term to expire April 1, 2017, as recommended by Supervisor McPherson

25.   Accept notification of at-large vacancies on various County advisory bodies, as outlined, with nominations for appointment to be received on March 17, 2015, and final appointments to be considered on March 24, 2015, as recommended by Chairman Caput

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

26.   Accept and file report on Phase II of the Strategic Plan for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Intervention for the Health Services Agency's (HSA) Alcohol and Drug Program; and direct HSA to return in May 2015 with the next phases of the plan, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

27.   Approve the revised Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Medical Director Services master agreement, increasing the hourly rate to $110, and allowing updated contract terms, and authorize the Director of Health Services to sign; approve an amended version of the revised Emergency Medical Services Program Medical Director Services master agreement, with an effective date of December 1, 2014, and authorize the Director of Health Services to sign, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

28.   Approve the Co-Applicant Agreement with the County of Santa Cruz Integrated Community Health Centers Co-Applicant Commission, and take related actions and authorize the Director of Health Services to sign, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

29.   Accept and file report on planned timeline and public participation strategy for the County Housing Element update, as recommended by the Planning Director

30.   Accept and file report on Accessory Dwelling Units and direct the Planning Director to return in or before August 2015 with a review of potential amendments to the existing regulations, and strategies to support the role that Accessory Dwelling Units can play in providing affordable housing in the County, as recommended by the Planning Director

31.   Ratify approval of Rental Agreement for Swan Lake Unit 108 (APN: 027-401-08) with a private party, as recommended by the Planning Director

32.   Accept and file report on proposed amendments to the County's Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) Regulations, direct the Planning Department to schedule public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to consider currently drafted amendments to the WCF Ordinance (January 27, 2015, Item 34) which have been reviewed by an Initial Study, as recommended by the Planning Director

33.   Accept and file report on posting Vacation Rental contact information on the Planning Department Website, as recommended by the Planning Director

34.   Accept and file report on Percent for the Arts in Private Development, as recommended by the Directors of Parks and Planning

35.   Approve revisions to the Arts Commission by-laws, and approve Just In Time process for community-initiated public art projects, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

36.   Adopt a resolution approving contract agreement with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to complete storm drainage improvements in Rio Del Mar Flats area, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

37.   Adopt resolutions confirming previously approved Consumer Price Index increases in benefit assessment rates for County Services Area Nos. 2, Place de Mer; 5, Sand Dollar; 7, Boulder Creek; 10, Rolling Woods; 20, Trestle Beach; adopt resolution setting April 14, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter as the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed benefit assessment/service charge reports; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   Approve an agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., to provide solid waste consulting engineering services for development of storm water pollution prevention plans for the Buena Vista Landfill, and Ben Lomond Transfer Station in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,159, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39.   Approve an amendment to agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for solid waste engineering and environmental services for Buena Vista Landfill Module 5 construction by increasing compensation by $29,999 for a not to exceed amount of $169,839, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.   Adopt resolution in support of the "Felton Remembers Parade" scheduled for May 23, 2015, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.   Approve amendment to agreement with Quincy Engineering, Inc., for construction management and quality assurance services for Buena Vista Module 5 construction project by increasing compensation by $179,500 for a not to exceed amount of $429,500, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Defer report on long-range planning for recycling and solid waste services until March 10, 2015, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, set a public hearing for May 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of an ordinance amending District Code for Davenport County Sanitation District sewer and water service charges for 2015/2016, and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

44.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, set a public hearing for May 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of an ordinance amending District Code for sewer service charges for 2015/16 in the Freedom County Sanitation District, and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

45.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT-ZONE 6, approve agreement with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to complete storm drainage improvement in Rio Del Mar Flats area, and authorize the District Engineer to sign the agreement on behalf of the District, and take related action, as recommended by the District Engineer

 

ADDENDA

45.1   Approve appointment of Videll Gonzales to the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District-Zone 7 Board of Directors, as a non-voting member, for a term to begin on April 1, 2015, and to expire on April 1, 2019, as recommended by Supervisor Caput

45.2   Accept and file the Emergency Medical Care Commission report for calendar years 2013/2014, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Caput

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

46.   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

Rena Petri v. County of Santa Cruz, Government Tort Claim No. 415-047

Estate of Bradley G. Dreher, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV-13-02482 PSG

Dale Hammons v. County of Santa Cruz, WCAB Case Numbers ADJ3800150 and ADJ3707514

Aptos Council v. County of Santa Cruz and Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz, et al., Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV 178868


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*****

47.   Present awards and proclamations to those employees who achieved excellence in the execution of their duties and responsibilities
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated February 11, 2015
b. Attachment 1: Employee Recognition Award Winners 2014


48.   AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY, approve resolutions approving the issuance of the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Successor Agency's 2015 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Series A and Series B, and take related actions
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated February 12, 2015
b. Proposed Resolutions
c. Preliminary Official Statements
d. Bond Purchase Agreements (on file with the Clerk of the Board)


49.   Public hearing to Renew Santa Cruz County Tourism Marketing District
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, dated February 16, 2015
b. Resolution to Renew with Exhibit A
c. District Management Plan


50.   Continued public hearing to consider proposal to amend County Code Sections 13.10.215 "Zoning plan amendment", 13.10.475-478"Regional Housing Need R-Combining District", and Chapters 17.10 "Affordable Housing Requirements" and 17.12 "Residential Density Bonuses and Affordability Incentives", and consider affordable housing impact fee alternatives (continued from February 10, 2015-Item No. 42)
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated February 12, 2015
b. Attachments 1 through 5 Materials (distributed to Board Members and on file with the Clerk of the Board)
c. Attachment 6: Staff Report and Materials from February 10, 2014 Board of Supervisors Meeting, including Attachments (including Minutes of Board of Supervisors 8/19/14; Planning Commission 11/12/14 Staff Report, Fee Information)
d. Attachment 7: Information about Alternate Impact Fee Structures
e. Attachment 8: Public 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).

51.   Consider appointment of Maria Arreola to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative of providers, for a term to expire April 1, 2015, and thereafter for a term to expire April 1, 2019
a. Letter of Supervisor Caput, dated January 27, 2015
b. Application for Appointment (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.