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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
September 24, 2002

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
    Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

  2. Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda

  3. Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the Consent Agenda

  4. 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 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.

  5. Additions and Deletions to 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.

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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.   Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7.   Approve minutes of September 10, 2002, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of September 5, 2002 through September 18, 2002 and approved upon adoption of the 2002/2003 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.   Accept and file report on the West Nile virus and direct the Agricultural Commissioner to return in January 2003 with a status report on options, including the expansion of countywide Mosquito and Vector Control District, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director and the Agricultural Commissioner

11.   Accept and file report on Integrated Pest Management (on file with the Clerk) and authorize distribution, as recommended by the Agricultural Extension Director

12.   Accept proposed fire ordinances from County Fire and the autonomous fire protection districts (on file with the Clerk) and schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, October 8, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 7.92 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the County Fire Code, and take related actions, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 12)

13.   Schedule a public hearing on October 8, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider ordinance amending Chapter 7.92 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Fire Code and take related actions, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator

14.   Authorize an increase in the cost of a rescue vehicle for the Bonny Doon Fire and Rescue Team in the amount of $7,000 and approve transfer of funds within the County Fire Budget to cover the increase, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 13)

15.   Reject the claim of Larry Van Den Heuvel and Lora Van Den Heuvel, No. 203-015, Amended, and refer to County Counsel (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 10)

16.   Reject the claim of Matt Lai, No. 203-016, and refer to County Counsel (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 11)

17.   Reject the claim of Craig Springbett, No. 203-018, and refer to County Counsel

18.   Reject the claim of Joe W. Blair, No. 203-019, and refer to County Counsel

19.   Adopt resolution extending the date of approval of the 2002/2003 Final Budget for the County and Special Districts to October 8, 2002, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

20.   Accept and file report on Audit of California Department of Health Services and Medical Outreach Program Grant for fiscal year ending June 30, 2000 and 2001, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

21.   Accept and file status report on FishNet 4C Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and direct the County Administrative Office to include follow-up information in the scheduled November 20, 2002 report on the Implementation of the FishNet 4C Plan, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 33.2)

22.   Defer award of contract for the management and operation of the Government Center cafeteria and related food concessions until September 24, 2002, as recommended by the Director of General Services (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 14))

23.   Approve contract award for the management and operation of the Government Center cafeteria and related food concessions with Michael Clark and authorize General Services to process the contract agreement, as recommended by the Director of General Services

24.   Accept status report on the Sheriff's Office South County Community Service Center at Mesa Village and direct the General Services Department to return on or before October 8, 2002 with plans and specifications associated with this project, as recommended by the Director of General Services

25.   Approve purchase of two IBM printers in the amount of $144,720 and authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $22,000, as recommended by the Director of Information Services

26.   Approve annual certification of financial responsibility for underground storage tanks containing petroleum and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the certification, as recommended by the Personnel Director (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 15)

27.   Accept and file report on the status of 2002/2003 Budget Layoffs and approve a deferral until October 8, 2002 regarding the Telecommunications Manager position, as recommended by the Personnel Director (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 16)

28.   Defer Probation Department report on the status of the Challenge Grant Program and report on Adult Sex Offender Program to October 22, 2002, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

29.   Accept and file the report (on file with the Clerk) of the County's investment activities and holdings for the quarter ending June 30, 2002, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 17)

30.   Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending August 31, 2002 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

31.   Accept nomination of Karen Hobson for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2006, with final appointment to be made October 1, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

32.   Accept nomination of Patrice LaFollette for appointment to the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, as an at-large representative over age 55, for a term to expire April 1, 2006, with final appointment to be made September 24, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No 18)

33.   Approve appointment of Steven John Terrini, Ph.D., to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 33.3)

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

34.   Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency relative to the transmission of HIV through contaminated needles, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

35.   Accept and file report on Hospital Emergency Departments and "EMTALA", and direct Health Services Agency staff to continue collaborative efforts with hospitals, local medical providers, clinics and benefits advocates to support appropriate utilization of Emergency Departments, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 19)

36.   Authorize the Health Services Agency Alcohol and Drug Program to submit a proposal to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities funds, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 20)

37.   Accept and file report on Clinic and MediCruz finances and direct the Health Services Agency to report back during 2003/2004 Budget Hearings regarding health service programs and finance charges, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

38.   Defer report on the final Community Programs Facility Study to October 8, 2002, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

39.   Defer consideration of a report on Community Bridges budget and administrative costs to October 2, 2002, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

40.   Defer report on the financial review plan for Community Programs to October 22, 2002, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

41.   Approve agreement with the Homeless Community Resource Center for fiscal year 2002/2003 in the amount of $31,720 for the provision of Food Stamp Employment Services; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $39,944; approve contract amendment for fiscal year 2001/2002; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 33.1)

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

42.   Schedule a public hearing on October 8, 2002, on the afternoon agenda, at 1:30 p.m. or thereafter to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to change the land use designation of two parcels and the zone district of three parcels in the Aptos Planning Area, as recommended by the Planning Director (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 21)

43.   Defer report on changes to the Permit Processing System in Santa Cruz County to October 1, 2002, as recommended by the Planning Director (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 22)

44.   Defer report on illegal second units and a legalization program to October 8, 2002, as recommended by the Planning Director (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 23)

45.   Accept and file report on Code Compliance issues and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 23.1)

46.   Defer report on Measure J Program operations until October 22, 2002, as recommended by the Planning Director

47.   Defer report on structural changes to Permit Processing in Santa Cruz County to October 1, 2002, as recommended by the Planning Director

48.   Authorize the Director of Public Works to use County road maintenance forces and funds to repair the storm-damaged culvert, headwall, and asphalt concrete pavement on Webb Road; direct Public Works to return to the Board on or before December 10, 2002 with status report on the Webb Road Storm Damage Repair project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 24)

49.   Approve road closures and Eighth Annual Monte Foundation Fireworks Show and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 25)

50.   Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Redwood Drive at Oak Drive in Felton, Slip-out Repair project; and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 26)

51.   Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Graham Hill Road at Treetop Drive Intersection Improvement project and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 27)

52.   Accept the low bid of Conley Construction in the amount of $37,610 for Larkin Valley Road Storm Damage Repair project; authorize award of the contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 28)

53.   Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $15,000 for the Seascape Boulevard and Pinehurst Drive Improvement project; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign it on behalf of the County; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 29)

54.   Accept and file report on the Local Hiring of Apprenticeship Ordinance and direct Public Works to return to your Board after the first of the new year with an updated report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55.   Approve road closures and Aptos High School Homecoming Parade and direct Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

56.   Defer consideration of refuse, recycling and yardwaste collection services rate adjustments until December 10, 2002, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

57.   Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contribution Agreement between the State of California and County of Santa Cruz for the Ben Lomond Streetscape project; adopt resolution authorizing execution of the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

58.   Approve amendment to agreement with Cotton, Shires and Associates, Incorporated for engineering design services for the Amesti Road Dewatering and Stabilization project by increasing the contract by $26, 000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $201,721, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59.   Authorize payment to Ajax Portable Site Services for fiscal year 2001/2002 in the amount of $1,181.41 for portable toilet services at the Buena Vista Landfill, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

60.   Accept and file report on the Buena Vista Landfill Gas project, and direct Public Works to return on or before October 22, 2002 with an amended landfill gas generation facility agreement with Brown, Vence and Associates LFG, Incorporated and an amended power purchase agreement with the California Department of Water Resources, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

61.   Accept and file status report on Seasonal Farm Worker Housing Pilot project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 30)

62.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, accept and file status report on the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 7.69 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the installation of water conservation devices; direct Public Works to bring ordinance amending Chapter 7.69 for a first reading on or before November 26, 2002; and direct Public Works and County Counsel to amend or rescind and replace Chapter 7.74 of the County Code, Prohibitions of Certain Uses of Water and Requirements for Installation of Water Conservation Devices in areas of the County serviced by the City of Santa Cruz Water Supply System on or before November 26, 2002, as recommended by the District Engineer (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 31)

63.   Approve submission of Community Foundation Program Grant, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

64.   Accept the Quail Hollow Heating project as completed; approve final cost in the amount of $23,850; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

65.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorize the Redevelopment Agency Administrator to take actions necessary to exercise the Agency's purchase option for affordable housing units including the resale of such units with long-term affordability restrictions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 32)

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

66.   SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARDS 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
Case Name/No.: County of Santa Cruz v. City of San Jose, et al., Santa Clara Superior Court No. CV 794209 (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 33)

LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant(s): United Services Automobile Association (USAA), Claim No. 203-020

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency negotiator: Personnel Director
Employee organizations: All (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 33)

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*****

67.   Presentation of the Robert E. Neff Award honoring Andrew Davis and Dottie Rosendale for their efforts to reduce drug and alcohol abuse (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 34)
a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director of September 11, 2002
68.   Presentation by HomeBase on the Five-Year Strategic Plan on Homelessness
a. Letter of the Human Resources Agency Director of September 11, 2002
b. Draft Strategic Plan (on file with the Clerk)
69.   The Board of Supervisors will recess 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 (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers)
a. Proceedings of the Board of Directors dated September 24, 2002
b. Action Summary Minutes dated September 10, 2002
c. Letter of Zone 5 dated September 10, 2002
d. Letter of City of Capitola dated September 3, 2002
e. Transfer of Funds dated June 30, 2003
f. Letter of Zone 5 dated September 13, 2002
g. Letter of Public Works Department dated September 13, 2002
70.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, ZONES 6 AND 8, public hearing to consider adoption of resolution revising drainage fees associated with unroofed impervious area
a. Letter of the District Engineer of September 10, 2002
b. Resolution
71.   Public hearing on Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds (SLESF) (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 35)
a. Letter of County Administrator Officer of September 2, 2002 with attachments
b. Letters of the Sheriff-Coroner of August 28, 2002 regarding BJA and SLESF funds
c. Letter of the District Attorney of August 15, 2002 regarding SLESF funds
d. Resolutions
72.   Public hearing to consider the 2003 Growth Goal
a. Letter of the Planning Director of September 11, 2002
b. 2003 Growth Goals Report

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).

73.   Consider ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the adoption of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, 2000 Uniform Mechanical Code, 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 1999 National Electrical Code, as amended by Title 24, of the California Code of Regulations and consider related actions (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 36)
a. Letter of the Planning Director of September 6, 2002
b. Strikeout/underline version of County Code Sections 12.10.070, 12.10.080, 12.10.090, 12.10.100
c. Ordinance adopting County Code Sections 12.10.070, 12.10.080, 12.10.090, 12.10.100
d. Resolution adopting findings required for changes to building standards
74.   Consider Living Wage Ordinance Exemption Criteria (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 37)
a. Letter of the Director of General Services of September 5, 2002
b. Attachment
75.   Consider report on the impact of the State Budget on County operations and related budgetary actions
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Attachment Letters of the Human Resources Agency and Health Services Agency
76.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Lompico Road Culvert Replacement Project (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 38)

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of August 8, 2002
77.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Highlands Park Roofing Project

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of August 23, 2002
b. Letter of General Services Department dated September 20, 2002
78.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Consider low bid for the Lompico Road Culvert Replacement project and authorize the Department of Public Works to take necessary action to provide for the award of bid today

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works
79.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Public hearing to consider application No. 01-0278, a proposal by the City of Watsonville to cover and restore an unpermitted fill site by placing 140,000 cubic yards of material on Assessor's Parcel No. 052-011-46. Requires a Coastal Development Permit and a Grading Permit. The property is located on the south side of Highway 1, approximately 200 feet from the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Ranport Road (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 39)

a. Letter of the Planning Director of September 3, 2002
b. Location Map
c. Findings
d. Conditions
e. Initial Study/Negative Declaration
f. CEQA Findings
g. Grading/Drainage Plans
h. Wetland Restoration Plan
i. Management Plan for Canyon Slopes
j. Proposed Conservation Easement
k. Agricultural Re-use Plan
l. Various Correspondences
80.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Continued public hearing to consider application No. 01-0557, as a special consideration of the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Santa Cruz County Code Section 18.10.350 (rescheduled from September 17, 2002, No. 40)

a. Letter of the Planning Director of August 16, 2002
b. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of June 21, 2002
c. Permit 01-0557
d. Code Enforcement Investigation Comments, May 19, 1998
e. Code Enforcement Investigation Comments, May 1, 2000
f. Discretionary Application Comments for 01-0557
g. Letter of Michelle Fodge, Project Planner, of January 24, 2002
h. Application 01-0557
i. Project Plans (on file with the Clerk)

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).

 

ADDENDA

80.1   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Consider resolutions to implement the Memorandum of Understanding for the General Representation Unit

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer and the Personnel Director
b. Memorandum of Understanding
c. Amended Resolution 279-75
d. Amended Resolution 247-76
        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.