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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
October 26, 2010

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.	Approve minutes of September 28, 2010 and October 5, 2010, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.

Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of September 30, 2010 through October 20, 2010 and approved upon adoption of the 2010-2011 continuing agreements list to comply with Section 300 of the County's Procedures Manual, Title 1, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

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 Jennifer Buchanan, claim no. 011-018B, and refer to County Counsel

11.	Reject the claims of Jay and Gail Schwartz, claim nos. 011-26 and 011-26a and refer to County Counsel

12.	Reject the claim of Silvia Quintero, claim no 011-027, and refer to County Counsel

13.	Reject the claim of Brenda Magnuson, claim no 011-029, and refer to County Counsel

14.	Reject the claim of Cheryl Wenner, claim no 011-030, and refer to County Counsel

15.	Approve amendment to contract with R & B Helicopters, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $30,000 per year for aerial mosquito larviciding for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

16.	Accept and file Treasurer Quarterly Cash Count, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

17.	Direct the Auditor-Controller to transfer the warrants listed on Exhibit A in the amount of $9,903.49 to the General Fund, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

18.

Accept and file report on a change of procedures for distributing administrative fees for delinquent accounts and accounts receivable for the payment of Court-imposed penalties and adopt resolution authorizing the Auditor-Controller to cancel the revenues and the contribution of funds to Superior Court, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

19.	Accept and file report on the financial adjustments included in the 2010-11 Adopted County Budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

20.	Approve amendments to Association of Monterey Bay Governments' bylaws, as requested by the Association of Monterey Bay Governments and as presented by the County Administrative Officer

21.	Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider changes to the Unified Fee Schedule and take related action, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

22.	Authorize Fleet Services to purchase replacement vehicle for County Fire; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue and take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

23.

Direct General Services to abandon the Fall Creek Station Apparatus Building Installation Project; direct the County Fire Chief to have the Fall Creek CALFIRE engine company respond on a County Fire engine from McDermott Station during the winter period (November through May) and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

24.	Ratify proposed ordinances from the autonomous fire districts, as recommended by the Director of General Services

25.	Approve the Memorandum of Understanding accepting Urban Area Security Initiative grant funding and related documents and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

26.	Adopt resolutions regarding the 2011 Medical Plan Contributions for various employee groups as required by the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act, as recommended by the Director of Personnel

27.	Accept and file report on the Inmate Welfare Program, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

28.	Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Investment Transaction Report, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

29.

Direct the County Administrative Officer to provide a report to the Board on January 11, 2011, detailing grant resources assumed in the current fiscal year, and the outcome of grant applications submitted by the County, as outlined, and further direct the County Administrative Officer to institute a training program to help County departments identify grant opportunities and submit successful proposals, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

30.

Direct the County Administrative Officer to work with County Counsel and the County's Real Property Division to review the proposed offer of dedication concerning Assessor's Parcel Number 028-212-13 (Johann's Beach/Sunny Cove Beach), and further direct the County Administrative Officer and County Counsel to return to the Board on December 7, 2010, with any necessary actions for Board consideration on whether to bring this parcel into public ownership, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

31.	Adopt resolution amending Resolution 92-2010 modifying the membership provisions and term of office of the Santa Cruz County Artificial Turf Committee, and take related action, as recommended by Supervisor Leopold

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

32.

Accept and file report on Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grants; authorize the Health Services Agency to negotiate new agreements for grant-funded services effective October 26, 2010 with the California Institute for Mental Health, Human Services Research Institute, Intentional Peer Support Trainers, Beth Stoneking, and a local peer counseling expert; direct staff to return on December 7, 2010 with contracts, grant financing, personnel changes and related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

33.	Accept and file report on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Health Indicators, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

34.

Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $80,000 of unanticipated federal and state revenue into the Health Services Agency budget; approve two agreements with family Service Agency of the Central Coast in the maximum amount of $117,537 for suicide prevention and senior counseling services in the maximum amount of $661,569 for Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment mental health services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

35.

Approve agreements with Community Action Board in an amount not-to-exceed $15,525 for emergency shelter through motel vouchers for people with HIV/AIDS, and with Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance in an amount not-to-exceed $52,950 for Community Challenge Grant services to teens, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

36.	Authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the 2010-11 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Non-Supplantation Certification Form, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

37.	Approve the Santa Cruz County Child Welfare Services Self Assessment 2010, and direct staff to submit the document to the California Department of Social Services, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

38.

Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve an amendment adding Section 13.10.235, entitled 'Minor Exceptions' to Chapter 13.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code, establishing a discretionary review process to allow consideration of minor exceptions from certain zoning site standards, as recommended by the Planning Director

39.

Schedule public hearing on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission to accept amendments to Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 13.10.681 removing the owner-occupancy requirement associated with accessory dwelling units on property owned by public agencies that are providing housing to special populations, as recommended by the Planning Director

40.	Adopt resolution approving and accepting the terms and conditions of Contract Supplement for Railroad Coordination Agreement for the Graham Hill Road Improvement Project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.	Adopt resolution for a right-of-way acquisition for the Soquel Avenue Improvements - Soquel Drive to 17th Avenue; approve payment of the claim, make findings and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisitions for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project; approve payment of the claim, make findings and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisitions for the Calabasas Road Improvement Project; approve payment of the claim, make findings and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.

Approve amendment to agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., increasing the amount by $50,000 for a not-to-exceed total of $385,652, amending the scope of work, and extending the term of agreement for long range resource recovery and waste management planning services and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45.

Approve amendment to agreement with PaleoResource Consultants F&F GeoResource Associates, Inc., increasing the amount by $19,848.88 for a not-to-exceed total of $117,851.26, for additional construction monitoring and preparation, identification, analysis, and curation of a third significant whale fossil discovery at the East Cliff Bluff Protection project site, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.	Approve the transfer of funds appropriating $358,997 within the Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.	Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement No. 08-020 with the Coastal Conservancy on behalf of the County relative to culvert replacements and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48.	Approve amendment to agreement with Discovery Tours increasing the amount by $1,100 for a not-to-exceed total of $31,076 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

49.

Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $15,000 from the Margaret Neilsen Swim Center Fund; approve fixed asset expenditures in an amount not-to-exceed $15,000 for the purchase of a water wheelchair, sling lift and a changing table, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

50.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve amendment to agreement with Fall Creek Engineering, Inc., increasing the amount by $1,760 for a not-to-exceed total of $76,350, extending the term of contract and adding a formal review of the Operations and Maintenance plan for the Davenport Water Treatment System Improvements project, and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

51.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve amendment to agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., increasing the amount by $20,773.43 for a not-to-exceed amount of $198,151.43, extending the term of contract and including additional construction management and inspection services for the Davenport Water Treatment System Improvements, and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

52.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funds totaling $7,150 for the cost of real property acquisition agreements necessary for the East Cliff Drive Parkway Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

53.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funds totaling $1,000 for the cost of a real property acquisition agreement necessary for the Soquel Avenue Improvement Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

54.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve additional financing in the amount of $21,139.06 for paleontological mitigation and monitoring services by PaleoResource Consultants for the East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection Project, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

54.1

Approve transfer of contract administration for the Winter Shelter Program from the Human Services Department to the Planning Department, authorize the Planning Director to execute various agreements for 2010-2011 to provide winter shelter services including a license agreement with the State Military Department for use of the Santa Cruz Armory in an amount not-to-exceed $56,700, the Homeless Services Center in an amount not-to-exceed $148,774, the Salvation Army in an amount not-to-exceed $50,749, and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating revenue in the amount of $117,458 from the cities, as recommended by the Directors of Human Services and Planning

54.2	Accept and file status report on Planning Department regulatory reform efforts, and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

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******CLOSED SESSION AGENDA******

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

55.

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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR 2202-2280 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA Assessor's Parcel Number: 026-011-06 Under negotiation: price and terms of payment Negotiating parties: Travis Cary, Chief Real Property Agent and Richard L. Erlin and Shirley S. Erlin, Beneficiaries, and/or Moises Estrada, Bertha Estrada and Jose V. Palma, and Anabel Palma, Trustors Highway 1 and Paul Sweet Road (not situs address), Santa Cruz, CA Assessor's Parcel Number: 025-054-06 Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment Negotiating Parties: Susan Mauriello, County Administrative Officer and Les White, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District 2425 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA Assessor's Parcel Number: 025-351-04 Under Negotiation: price and terms of payment Negotiating Parties: Travis Cary, Real Property Agent and James and Marianne Franks CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Alexandra Pomianowski, an incompetent, by and through her guardian ad litem Deborah Herting v. County of Santa Cruz; Steven Michael Peters; Ford Motor Company, Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV165777 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*****

56.

Public hearing to consider adoption of the International Fire Code 2009 Edition and the California Fire Code 2010 edition, with amendments; final adoption of ordinance amending and updating Chapter 7.92 of the Santa Cruz County Code and related actions a. Letter of the Director of General Services b. Proposed ordinance c. Resolution d. CEQA Exemption e. Defensible Space FAQ flyer 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).

57.	Consider report to the community from the Safety Net Clinic Coalition of Santa Cruz County a. Letter of the Director of Health Services dated September 29, 2010 b. Attachment: Report to the Community, Safety Net Clinic Coalition of Santa Cruz County

58.	Consider reappointment of Roberta K. Smith to the Board of Directors of the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, for a term to expire November 28, 2014 a. Letter of Supervisor Coonerty dated September 21, 2010 b. Letter of Roberta K. Smith dated August 24, 2010

59.

Consider reappointment of David W. Moeller and Jim Mc Kenna to the Board of Directors of the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, for terms to expire November 28, 2014 a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie dated September 21, 2010 b. Electronic Correspondence of David W. Moeller dated September 7, 2010 c. Letter of James McKenna dated September 6, 2010

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.