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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 9, 2015

9:00
  • Roll Call
  • Consent Agenda
  • Oral Communications
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
 12:00
  • Lunch
10:30
  • Recess
 1:30
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
10:45
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
 3:15
  • Recess

  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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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 May 12, 2015, and May 19, 2015, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   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

9.   Reject the claim of Shavana Turay / Nicolas Gott-Davis, Claim No. 415-079, and refer to County Counsel

10.   Reject the claim of Jane Doe (a minor) by and through parent Lilah DeVito, Claim No. 415-080, as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Insurance Company of the West c/o Miljoy B. Linsao, Esq., Claim No. 415-081, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject the claim of Ralph Scott, Claim No. 415-083, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Reject the claim of Ralph Scott, Claim No. 415-084, and refer to County Counsel

14.   Accept and file status report on the new financial system, and request that the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector return on October 27, 2015, with a status update regarding the project, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

15.   Schedule and consolidate jurisdictional hearings on the Planning Commission's Decision and Findings regarding Application No. 141007 (APN 025-361-26, located at 3304 Winkle Avenue), for Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to hear public comments and consider whether to take jurisdiction of each matter, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board


16.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider the issuance of lease revenue bonds by the Santa Cruz County Capital Financing Authority and direct the Clerk of the Board to publish such notice no later than June 17, 2015, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

17.   Approve amendment to agreement with Remediation Risk Management, Inc., for groundwater monitoring and reporting at the Fleet Operations Center and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18.   Authorize submission of grant application (on file with Clerk of the Board) to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District in the amount of $204,000 for the purchase of four electric vehicles and the purchase and installation of six electric vehicle charging stations, as recommended by the Director of General Services

19.   Authorize County Fire to purchase respiratory protection equipment in fiscal year 2014-15, and approve a transfer of $13,200 in appropriations, as recommended by the Director of General Services

20.   Authorize County Fire to purchase hose testing equipment in fiscal year 2014-15, and approve a transfer of appropriations in the amount of $2,000 to complete the equipment purchase, as recommended by the Director of General Services

21.   Accept report on the status of the private sector living wage program; and adopt resolution setting the living wage at $15.39 per hour for those employees receiving benefits and at $16.78 per hour for those empoloyees not receiving benefits, effective July 1, 2015; as recommended by the Director of General Services

22.   Accept and file report on Community Television (CTV); approve the 2015-16 Activities Plan and Budget; approve the contract with CTV and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the contract; approve an appropriation of $233,370 from the Access Trust Fund for the contract in 2015-16; and approve an appropriation of $740,735 from the Access Trust Fund for the CTV capital budget and facility lease in 2015-16, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

23.   Accept and file the 2014-15 Equal Employment Opportunity Annual Report, as recommended by the Director of Personnel

24.   Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program, for funding to hire four community deputies for a three-year period, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

25.   Authorize the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office to process two pay adjustments in the amount of $504.64 each, for a total amount of $1,009.28, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

26.   Direct the County Administrative Officer to work with appropriate departments to consider ways in which the County can implement an Employee Wellness Program for County staff, and provide a report to the Board on August 18, 2015, outlining possible locations for County wellness program spaces, shower stalls, cost estimates, and funding strategies to develop a County wellness program and facilities at the County Government Center and the Emeline campus, as recommended by Supervisors Friend and Leopold

27.   Approve appointment of Richard Martinez to the Mental Health Advisory Board, as a representative of the general public, for a term to expire April 1, 2018, as recommended by Supervisor Friend

28.   Adopt resolution in support of Assembly Bill 888, which would ban plastic microbeads in personal care products by 2020, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

29.   Approve appointment of Janet M. Webb to the Fire Department Advisory Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2019, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

29.1   Direct that the County's investment policy be modified to reflect that the County of Santa Cruz will not do new business for a period of five years with Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, and UBS as specified, and further direct that the County unwind existing relationships with these five banks to the greatest extent feasible, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

30.   Adopt resolution in support of Senate Bill 288, which would deter the theft of redwood burls, as recommended by Supervisor McPherson

31.   Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board, for a representative of labor organizations, with nominations for appointment to be received on June 23, 2015, and final appointment to be considered on August 4, 2015, as recommended by Chairman Caput

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

32.   Approve agreement with the Homeless Services Center in the amount of $117,360 for the 18-month period of January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, for provision of Recuperative Care Center services, and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

33.   Schedule a noticed public hearing on June 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, for consideration of a Pharmacy services redesign and direct the Health Services Agency to post notices pursuant to the Beilenson Act requirements, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

34.   Approve renewal of agreement with Ecology Action in the amount of $346,122, for provision of traffic safety and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

35.   Accept grant award from the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust in the amount of $12,000 to support behavioral health services, and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign the grant contract and any related documents, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

36.   Approve fixed asset purchase with California Radiographics, Inc., for a tube and generator package to replace parts in the current X-ray machine located in the Health Services Agency Watsonville Health Clinic, and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to execute related agreements; and approve budget appropriations transfer in the amount of $18,040 within the Health Services Agency budget to ensure sufficient appropriations for the purchase, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

37.   Ratify grant application and approve revenue agreement with the California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division, in the amount of $375,000 for a California Personal Responsibility Education Program grant to provide reproductive health education to at-risk youth; and adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Agency Director to sign the revenue agreement and related documents, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

38.   Accept and file status report on drought conditions; schedule a public hearing on June 23, 2015, to consider a proposed urgency ordinance declaring a state of drought emergency and amending Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 7.69, Water Conservation, requiring further restrictions on water use; and consider adopting in concept a proposed ordinance amending Section 7.71, Water Systems, requiring water use measurement and reporting by small water systems, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

39.   Approve an Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) agreement with the State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the amount of $2,941,066 to fund the non-federal share of Medi-Cal managed care capitation rate increases for FY 2013-14, and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign; approve IGT agreement with DHCS in the amount of $588,213 for assessment fees of 20% of the non-federal share as the DHCS cost to administer the IGT program for FY 2013-14, and authorize the Health Services Director to sign; and approve amendment to the revenue agreement with the Central California Alliance for Health to provide for Medi-Cal management care capitation rate increases for FY 2013-14, and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

40.   Approve amendment to agreement with Unity Care, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $70,000 for the provision of therapeutic behavioral services for adolescents, and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

41.   Approve amendment to agreement with Telecare Corporation increasing the contract amount by $268,619 for the psychiatric health services; approve amendment to agreement with Telecare Corporation increasing the contract by $1,233,147 for the provision of services for the HSA Crisis Stabilization Program; and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign the agreements, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

42.   Adopt the County of Santa Cruz Steelhead and Coho Salmon Conservation Strategy 2015 plan; and direct the Departments of Health Services, Public Works, Planning, Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services, and the Agricultural Commissioner's Office to implement the actions in the plan, as recommended by the Director of Health Services, the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services, the Director of Planning, the Director of Public Works and the Agricultural Commissioner

43.   Approve amendments to agreements for drug and alcohol services with various contractors for total amounts not-to exceed: for Janus of Santa Cruz, $4,150,918; for Encompass, $1,640,542; for Sobriety Works, $584,218; and for New Life, $78,084; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

44.   Approve Workforce Investment Act contract with Goodwill Central Coast effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; and authorize the Human Services Department Director to execute the agreement and to make minor modifications as needed to the Scope of Work that do not change the dollar amount or overall purpose of the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

45.   Accept and file report on the Workforce Investment Board of Santa Cruz County's application for $150,000 to the California Workforce Investment Board's Workforce for an Accelerator Fund grant, and direct the Human Services Department Director to return with further action should a grant be awarded, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

46.   Accept and file status report regarding Chanticleer Avenue Park; approve Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Playground Project LLC, Shane's Inspiration, and Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association for an inclusive playground for Chanticleer Avenue Park; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

47.   Approve amendment to the Housing Authority Housing Services contract, and approve the Year 5 Work Plan, as recommended by the Planning Director

48.   Approve second amendment to contract with Fehr and Peers extending the term to December 31, 2015, and deleting the 15% withholding requirement in order to complete refinements to the transportion chapter of the Sustainable Santa Cruz County Plan and related work on the General Plan Circulation Element, and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

49.   Approve submission of grant application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) HOME program for $5,500,000 for construction of a new rental housing project, adopt resolution in support of the application, and authorize the Planning Director to execute program documents, as recommended by the Planning Director

50.   Accept and file status report on the First Time Homebuyer and Mobile Home Change-Out Programs, and authorize program revisions, as recommended by the Planning Director

51.   Approve submission of grant application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) HOME program for $1,000,000 for First Time Homebuyer and Tenant Based Rental Assistance, adopt resolution in support of the application, and authorize the Planning Director to execute program documents, as recommended by the Planning Director

52.   Authorize release of Request for Proposals for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Mt. Hermon Felton Meadows Project, direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

53.   Approve recommendation for the County of Santa Cruz to serve as Lead Agency for the Monterey Bay Region Solar Collaborative Procurement Initiative; authorize Seed Solar Fund to proceed with site feasibility assessments for solar panel installation at various County facilities, and take related actions, as recommended by the Directors of Public Works and General Services

54.   Accept improvements and approve final cost of $454,643.75 for the North Rodeo Gulch Storm Damage Repair Project, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55.   Approve agreement with the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County for graffiti removal and abatement services from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, for a not-to-exceed amount of $78,210, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

56.   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Senate Bills 16 and 321 for funding of repair and maintenance of County roads, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

57.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Alba Road Guardrail Project and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on July 9, 2015, in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return August 4, 2015, with recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

58.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Bridge Deck Seal Project at various locations, and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on July 9, 2015, in the Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return August 4, 2015, with recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Redwood Lodge Road Storm Damage Repair Project, and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on July 7, 2015, in the Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return August 4, 2015, with recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

60.   Approve permit for the 2015 Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge Bike Ride event scheduled for July 25, 2015, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

61.   Approve permit for the 2015 Sandman Triathlon event scheduled for August 2, 2015, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

62.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk of the Board) and engineer's estimate for the Soquel Drive at Rodeo Gulch Bridge Repair Project, and authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on July 9, 2015, in the Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on August 4, 2015, with recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

63.   Approve Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreement for funding of sotrm damage repair projects in the amount of $324,813; adopt resolution authorizing executive of agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

64.   Accept low bid from Conley General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $74,296 for the Granite Creek Road Guardrail Project, and authorize award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

65.   Approve road closure for the 2015 Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

66.   Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms and conditions of property acquisition agreements for the Boulder Creek Safe Routes to School Improvement Project, approve payment of claims in the amount of $5,700 for the agreements, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

67.   Adopt resolution authorizing temporary closure of beach area roads in portions of Live Oak, Rio del Mar, and La Selva Beach in Santa Cruz County; approve 4th of July beach access road closures; and direct Public Works to provide the California Highway Patrol and Sheriff's Office with road closure barricades and detour signs, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

68.   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: All Units


CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Siobahn Carey v. County of Santa Cruz, WCAB Case Number ADJ9515191

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*****

69.   Consider appointment of Gary Peterson to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative of consumers, in accordance with County Code Section 2.124.040, for a term to expire April 1, 2017 (nominated May 19, 2015, agenda item #31)
a. Letter of Supervisor Leopold, dated May 13, 2015
b. Application (on file with Clerk of the Board)
70.   Public hearing to consider the proposed fiscal year 2014-15 assessment/service charge reports for County Service Area 12 Wastewater Management
a. Letter of the Director of the Health Services Agency
b. Proposed Resolution
c. Letter of the Director of the Health Services Agency, dated April 22, 2015
71.   Public hearing to consider County Service Area No. 48 and County Service Area No. 4 Fire Protection Assessment Service Charge Reports for fiscal year 2015-16, as recommended by the Director of General Services
a. Letter of the Director of General Services, dated May 19, 2015
b. Proposed resolution confirming service charge reports
72.   Continued public hearing to consider 2015-16 benefit assessment rates for County Service Area No. 15, Huckleberry Woods, and CSA No. 21, Westdale Drive
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated May 27, 2015
b. Proposed resolution authorizing and levying an assessment for road maintenance for Huckleberry Woods, CSA No. 15
c. Proposed resolution authorizing and levying an assessment for road maintenance for Westdale Drive, CSA No. 21
d. Certification of votes cast
73.   AS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, conduct a public hearing to consider 2015-16 Freedom County Sanitation District sewer service charge report
a. Letter of the District Engineer, dated May 27, 2015
b. Proposed resolution confirming water and sewer service charge report
c. Summary of service charges
74.   AS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, conduct a public hearing to consider 2015-16 DAVENPORT County Sanitation District sewer and water service charge report
a. Letter of the District Engineer, dated May 27, 2015
b. Proposed Resolution
c. Summary of service charges

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).

75.   Study session on proposed 2015-2016 Capital Improvement Program
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated June 2, 2015
b. Memo from the Planning Department, dated May 22, 2015
76.   Consider review of draft amendments to the Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 13.10 pertaining to commercial weddings and special events and community events and fundraisers in residential and agricultural areas, and amendments to regulations pertaining to accessory structures, temporary uses and structures, and home occupations
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated June 2, 2015
b. Draft amendments (strike-through and underline format)
c. Letter of Supervisor Ryan Coonerty
d. General Findings of Approval for Discretionary Permits, Section 18.10.230 and Chapter 8.30 Noise


77.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Consider report and presentation on long-range planning for recycling and solid waste services

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works, dated June 2, 2015
b. Proposed resolution
c. Notice of Public Hearing
d. Power Point Presentation (on file with Clerk of the Board)
e. Draft Request for Proposal (on file with Clerk of the Board)
f. Draft Franchise Contract (on file with Clerk of the Board)
78.   Consider approval in concept of an ordinance to amend Chapter 4.24 of the Santa Cruz County Code, related to Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax
a. Letter of the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, dated June 2, 2015
b. Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 4.24
c. Draft amendments to Chapter 4.24 (strikeout/underline format)
79.   Consider adopting in concept ordinance amending Chapter 8.30.010 of the Santa Cruz County Code, related to noise
a. Letter of the Sheriff-Coroner, dated June 1, 2015
b. Proposed ordinance
80.   Consider report on the Santa Cruz County library system and status of library agreements
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Report
81.   Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve Application No. 151029, a request for a Coastal Development Permit to complete tertiary-level upgrades to and related expansion of the Davenport County Sanitation District waste water treatment plant for irrigation of agricultural land
a. Letter of the Planning Director, dated May 19, 2015
b. Proposed resolution
c. Conditions of approval
d. Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
e. Planning Commission Resolution
f. CEQA Initial Study and Public Comment (on file with Clerk of the Board)
g. Additions to the Staff Report to Planning Commission Report (on file with Clerk of the Board)

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).

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.