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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 17, 2003

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

7:30

  • Recess
  • Zone 7 Regular Meeting (Watsonville)

  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.

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

7.   Approve minutes of June 3, 2003, 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 Amending Section 2.122.050 of the Santa Cruz Code Relating to Applicability of the Ordinance to Nonprofit Agencies (approved "in concept" on June 10, 2003, Item No. 79)

11.   Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Stop Intersections (approved "in concept" on June 10, 2003, Item No. 77)

12.   Approve various agreements for weed management services and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to execute the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

13.   Adopt resolution authorizing the temporary transfer of funds through tax and revenue anticipation loans for various Fire Protection Districts (Aptos/La Selva, Branciforte, Central, Pajaro Valley, Scotts Valley) to meet operation and maintenance expenses for 2003/04, and request the Treasurer make the necessary transfer of funds, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

14.   Approve realignment and transfer of appropriations to implement the mid-year labor contracts approved earlier, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

15.   Direct the County Administrative Officer to provide a letter of endorsement to the California Association of Counties (CSAC) Challenge Awards for the Human Resources Agency's Family Development Credential Program, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

16.   Authorize the Emergency Services Administrator to notify the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection of the County's intention to contract for services in fiscal year 2004/2005, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator

17.   Approve amendment to the court security contract with the Superior Court of California for the Sheriff's Office to hire temporary outside security services, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

18.   Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending May 31, 2003, and take related actions, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

19.   Refer the matter of electronic voting to the County Clerk-Recorder with the request that he return to the Board on or before August 12, 2003, with a report on paperless electronic voting and his recommendation for any steps the Board should take, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

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

21.   Accept and file report on the 2002 Student Alcohol and Drug Survey, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

22.   Authorize the Human Resources Agency (HRA), working with the Auditor-Controller's Office, to take any necessary actions to accept sponsorship payments related to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) event and authorize the WIB, through HRA, to make use of any excess revenues generated, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

23.   Approve transfer of funds within the Human Resources Agency and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $205,653 for the CalWORKs Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

24.   Adopt Ordinance, previously approved in concept, amending County Code Sections 13.10.458, 13.10.552, and 13.10.684 regarding maximum height and provision of parking for mobile homes in mobile home parks, as recommended by the Planning Director

25.   Accept improvement for the Alice Street and Corcoran Avenue Improvement project; approve final cost in the amount of $1,246,239.19; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

26.   Adopt resolution accepting the offers of dedication on Soquel Avenue and Chanticleer Avenue into the County Maintained Road System, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27.   Approve independent contractor agreement for a not-to-exceed amount of $17,140 with Applied Survey Research to conduct a customer satisfaction survey on solid waste and recycling services and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28.   Accept low bid from Delta Pacific Builders, Incorporated in the amount of $214,520 for the Ben Lomond Transfer Station Loading Pit and Metallic Concrete Floor Repair; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

29.   Accept and file report on the Relinquishment of the Pajaro River Levee project and direct Public Works to return on September 23, 2003 with a further status report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

30.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PAJARO STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, accept and file report on the Relinquishment of the Pajaro River Levee Project and direct Public Works to return on September 23, 2003 with a further status report, as recommended by the District Engineer

31.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, accept and file report on the Relinquishment of the Pajaro River Levee project and direct Public Works to return on September 23, 2003, with a further report, as recommended by the District Engineer

32.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, direct Public Works staff to provide the next progress report on proposed amendments to the Landscaping and Individual Water Systems Ordinance at the first Board meeting of January 2004, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

33.   Adopt resolution accepting two Offers to Dedicate for portions of Assessor's Parcel Number 032-182-04, located in the vicinity of East Cliff Drive and Larch Lane and direct the Clerk of the Board to have the resolution and the Certificates of Acceptance recorded by the County Recorder, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services (continued from June 10, 2003, Item No. 66)

34.   Approve amendment to contract with Joseph J. Albanese, Incorporated in the amount of $13,000 to increase contingencies to cover possible additional change orders and authorize the Director of the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

35.   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.: In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W) California Public Utilities Application No. 02-09-0032

Case Name/No.: Patricia Toy v. County of Santa Cruz WCAB SAL 89949, 89950

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for three potential cases

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property street address (APN if no street address):
APN 029-101-18, 20, 21
Negotiating parties (not agents): Tom Burns, Redevelopment Agency Administrator, and Alan Burchett
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Director of Personnel
Employee Organization: Health Care Professional Unit

REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session.

 

ADDENDA

35.1   Approve appointment of Tom Sprague to the Area Developmental Disabilities Board VII for a term to expire January 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

35.2   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $75,000, as recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder

*****REGULAR AGENDA*****

36.   Public hearing on proposed annexations No. 01-2003, Green Valley; No. 02-2003, Beach Drive; No. 03-2003, Seacliff Drive; No. 04-2003, Haas Drive/Mar Sereno Estates and County Service Area (CSA) No. 9A assessment
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 5, 2003
b. Resolution with Exhibit A, site map, and property descriptions
37.   Public hearing to consider County Service Area (CSA) No. 4 and CSA No. 48 Fire Protection Assessment rates for 2003/2004
a. Letter of the Emergency Services Administrator of May 7, 2003
b. Resolution Confirming Service Charge Reports
c. Resolution Establishing 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).

38.   Consider ordinance amending County Code Chapter 9.28, Stop Intersections, for installation of a stop sign on Laurel Street at Harmon Street; consider ordinance amending County Code Chapter 9.20, One-Way Streets, for the designation of Laurel Street between Harmon Street and Lomond Street as a one-way street
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 9, 2003
b. Old ordinance relating to stop intersections (strike-out, bold version)
c. New proposed ordinance relating to stop intersections
d. Old ordinance relating to one-way streets (strike-out, bold version)
e. New proposed ordinance relating to one-way streets
f. Site map
39.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Green Valley Road Storm Damage Repair Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 8, 2003
40.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Buena Vista Landfill Entrance Facility Improvements, Phase I

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 8, 2003


41.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Public hearing to consider proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 063-011-33 from the Special Use ("SU") zone district to the Timber Production ("TP") zone district; Requires a Rezoning and Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan Amendment; the property is located on the north side of Thayer Road, approximately 2,500 feet west of Bonny Doon Road (640 Thayer Road)

a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 30, 2003
b. Attachments 1-9

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).

42.   6:00 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

The Board of Supervisors will recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County of Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7, to convene and carry out a special meeting in the Watsonville City Council Chambers, 215 Union Street, Watsonville (agendas are located on the table in the lobby of City Council Chambers)

a. Agenda dated June 17, 2003
b. Status Report on Relinquishment of the Pajaro River Levee Project dated June 5, 2003
43.   7:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

The Board of Supervisors will recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County of Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7, to convene and carry out a regularly scheduled meeting in the Watsonville City Council Chambers, 215 Union Street, Watsonville (agendas are located on the table in the lobby of City Council Chambers)

a. Agenda dated June 17, 2003
b. Action Summary Minutes dated April 89, 2003
c. Assessment Rate Report
d. Zone 7 Budget
e. Pajaro River Interim Management Plan
f. Letter of Donald E. Cooley dated April 10, 2003
44.   8:00 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Continued public hearing to receive testimony regarding the Proposed 2003/2004 Santa Cruz County Budget (Watsonville)

a. Minute Order dated June 17, 2003
        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.