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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
August 5, 2003

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
    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.   Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller

7.   Approve minutes of June 17, 2003, June 24, 2003 and Budget minutes of June 16, 2003, June 18, 2003, June 19, 2003, June 20, 2003, June 23, 2003, and June 26, 2003, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of June 26, 2003 through July 30, 2003 and approved upon adoption of the 2003/2004 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 Sophia Holloway, No. 203-122, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Bryon Thomas, No. 304-002, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Deny the application to file a claim on behalf of Paragon Subrogation Services, No. 304-003, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.106 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Santa Cruz Emergency Management Council (approved "in concept" on June 24, 2003, Item No. 81)

14.   Adopt Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 7.84 to the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Security Alarm Systems (approved "in concept" on June 26, 2003, Item No. 55)

15.   Accept and file preliminary report on 2003/2004 State Budget and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (material available on Friday, August 1, 2003)

16.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Refrigeration Unit Replacement at 3650 Graham Hill Road project (Juvenile Hall); direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening on August 26, 2003 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

17.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Water Street Sidewalk Repair and Courthouse Rear Landing Slab Replacement project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening on August 26, 2003 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

18.   Defer approval of independent contractor agreement between the Personnel Department and Marie F. Sang to August 12, 2003, as recommended by the Personnel Director

19.   Accept and file the Federal Annual Financial Certification Report for equitable sharing funds for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; authorize the Sheriff-Coroner and County Administrative Officer to sign and submit the report to the United States Department of Justice, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

20.   Approve contract amendment with Lamberth Consulting for analyzing traffic stop data to extend the term to December 31, 2003 and defer the final report on the analysis of traffic stop data to November 18, 2003, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

21.   Approve agreement between the State of California 14th District Agricultural Association and the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $11,800 for security services at the 2003 Santa Cruz County Fair and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

22.   Accept Treasurer's Monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending June 30, 2003 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

23.   Adopt resolution supporting the Budget Accountability Act and direct the Chairperson to sign the official Endorsement form in support of the Budget Accountability Act, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

24.   Adopt resolution in support of Assembly Bill 906, Assembly Bill 121, and Assembly Bill 471 to prohibit cruise ship pollution in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

25.   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of State Assembly Constitutional Amendment 14 and Senate Constitutional Amendment 11, and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

26.   Approve appointment of Sam L. Mann to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees for a term to expire December 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

27.   Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Senate Bill 888, enacting the Repeal of the Electricity Deregulation Act of 2003, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

28.   Approve appointment of Ellen Ortiz to the Child Care Planning Council, as a representative in Category 3, for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

29.   Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Managed Medical Care Commission, for a provider representative of a non-governmental community clinic, with nominations for appointment to be received on August 19, 2003, and final appointment to be made August 26, 2003, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

30.   Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, for a representative 55 years of age and older, with nominations for appointment to be received on August 19, 2003, and final appointment to be made August 26, 2003, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

31.   Approve appointment of Sonya Drottar to the Domestic Violence Commission, as the representative of Women's Crisis Support-Defensa de Mujeres, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

32.   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

33.   Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Agency to sign on-going state standard agreements included on the 2003/2004 Continuing Agreements List and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

 

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

34.   Accept and file four-month report on the Central Coast Alliance for Health and direct the Health Services Agency to return on September 23, 2003 with an update on the financial situation of the Central Coast Alliance for Health, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

35.   Authorize issuance of ambulance operator's license to American Medical Response West for 2003/2004 (application on file with the Clerk), as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

36.   Approve Drug Court Partnership Grant Award amendment and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

37.   Authorize the Health Services Agency to submit a grant application to the First 5 Commission for $30,000 for alcohol and drug case management services; authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign grant award agreement, if awarded; and authorize the Health Services Agency to submit an application (on file with the Clerk) to the Federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment for $500,000 per year for up to three years for residential treatment services, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

38.   Authorize the Health Services Agency to submit a grant application to the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust for an expanded Oral Health Project in the amount of $30,000, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

39.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $35,611 in Medical Marijuana Identification Card fee revenue to finance the Identification Card program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

40.   Accept and file Quarterly Status Report on public health disaster preparedness and direct the Health Services Agency to return on or before November 4, 2003, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

41.   Adopt resolutions approving agreements with the California Department of Education for child care services for fiscal year 2003/2004 and direct the Human Resources Agency Director to take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

42.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, August 26, 2003, on the afternoon agenda, at 1:30 p.m. or thereafter to consider the proposal to amend the Open Space Easement Contract on Assessor's Parcel Number 080-142-15 to recognize an existing, legal single family dwelling and appurtenant structures and allow additions thereto and allow ancillary accessory structures normally associated with a single family; requires an Open Space Easement Contract Amendment; property is located on the east side of Pine Flat Road (at 2878 Pine Flat Road), approximately one mile west and south of Empire Grade, Bonny Doon, as recommended by the Planning Director

43.   Adopt ordinance, approved in concept on February 4, 2003, amending County Code Section 13.10.685 regarding conversion of transient occupancy recreational vehicle and travel trailer parks to permanent residency, as recommended by the Planning Director

44.   Accept and file report regarding the park site acquisition process and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director and the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

45.   Adopt resolution supporting Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 10 (ACA 10), relating to funding for storm water management programs, and authorize the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors to send a letter in support of ACA 10 to Assembly Member Tom Harman on behalf of the Board, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46.   Approve Contract Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $16,670.60 for the Brommer Street Improvements, Seventh to Seventeenth Avenue; make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the order on behalf of the County; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47.   Accept low bid of Conley Construction in the amount of $102,200 for the Bonny Doon Road Storm Damage Repair; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director Public Works

48.   Approve Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreement; adopt resolution authorizing execution of agreement and accepting revenue for transportation projects in the amount of $324,813; authorize the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors to sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49.   Accept low bid of Cazador Engineering in the amount of $127,905 for the Highland Way Storm Damage Repair project; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50.   Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Huckleberry Woods-County Service Area (CSA) No. 15 Road Maintenance project; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening on August 26, 2003 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $121,084 from the California Department of Fish and Game for the Phase II, San Lorenzo River Road-Related Erosion Assessment and Prevention project; as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52.   Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 for the 2002/2003 Pavement Management Digout project in the amount of $32,000; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the change order on behalf of the County; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53.   Approve proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal for federal fiscal year 2003/2004 and authorize Public Works to submit the goal for a 45-day public review, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

54.   Direct Public Works to complete selection of a consultant to assist with drafting a request for proposals for development of the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power project and return with a consultant services agreement and proposed schedule for the request for proposal on or before September 16, 2003, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55.   Accept low bid of Reber Construction Company, Incorporated in the amount of $509,928.14 for the China Grade, Road Repair - Storm Damage Repair project; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

56.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve contract with Ripley-Scoggin LLP Architects for the preparation of construction documents and construction observations for the Live Oak Library Expansion project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

56.1   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve financing for the construction of a portion of the 2003 Overlay Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

57.   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.: Aaron Copeland, Claim No. 5201045
Case Name/No.: In the Matter of Jeffrey M. Young, CalPers Case No. 5564

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.

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

58.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, consider (1) resolution authorizing and directing the Notice of Sale of the Not-to-Exceed $50,000,000 Principal Amount Tax Allocation Bonds, approving Preliminary Official Statement and distribution of Preliminary Official Statement, authorizing execution and Delivery of Official Statement, an indenture of Trust, and authorizing the sales of bonds on certain terms and conditions, appointing bond counsel and a financing consultant, authorizing certain other official actions and providing for other matters properly relating thereto; and (2) resolution approving that agreement entitled "An Agreement between the County of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency Relating to Reimbursements of Tax Allocation Subordinated to County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency 2003 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds" (Live Oak/Soquel Community Improvement Project Area)
a. Letter of the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency
b. Resolutions of Board of Directors
c. Escrow Deposit and Trust Agreement (on file with the Clerk)
d. Indenture of Trust ( on file with the Clerk)
e. Continuing Disclosure Certificate ( on file with the Clerk)
f. Agreement Between the County of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency Relating to Reimbursement of Monies Subordinated to the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency 2003 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Live Oak/Soquel Community Improvement Project Area) (on file with the Clerk)
g. Preliminary Official Statement (on file with the Clerk)
h. Notice of Inviting Bids (on file with the Clerk)
i. Notice of Intention to Sell (on file with the Clerk)
59.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, consider a resolution of the Santa Cruz County Public Financing Authority authorizing and directing the Notice of Sale of Not-to-Exceed $50,000,000 Principal Amount Tax Allocation Bonds, authorizing execution and delivery of Escrow Deposit and Trust Agreement, and authorizing the sale of bonds on certain terms and conditions, appointing bond counsel and financing consultant, authoring certain other official actions and providing for other matters properly relating thereto
a. Letter of the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Public Finance Authority
b. Resolution of the Board of Directors
60.   Consider (1) resolution amending Resolution No. 330-87 and approving that agreement entitled "An Agreement Between the County of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency Relating to Reimbursement of Monies Subordinated to the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency 2003 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Live Oak/Soquel Community Improvement Project Area) and (2) resolution approving the issuance of the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency 2003 Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Live Oak/Soquel Community Improvement Project Area)
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Resolutions of the Board of Supervisors
61.   Consider amendments to Chapter 7.59 of the Santa Cruz County Code changing the scope of health plan services that may be provided by the Central Coast Alliance for Health
a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director
b. Proposed Ordinance
62.   Public hearing to consider Application No. 02-0001, the proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 106-171-07 from the Special Use (SU) zone district to the Timber Production (TP) zone district; requires a rezoning; the property is located on the north side of Skid Road, about 4,000 feet east from Eureka Canyon Road, Watsonville; Applicant: Thomas and Mary Ann Legan; Owner: Thomas and Mary Ann Legan
a. Letter of the Planning Director of July 14, 2003
b. Findings
c. CEQA Exemption
d. Planning Commission Resolution 11-03
e. Ordinance
f. Planning Commission Staff Report of June 11, 2003
g. Planning Commission Minutes of June 11, 2003
63.   Public hearing to consider Application No. 99-0687, the proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel No. 099-011-14 from the Agriculture (A) zone district to the Timber Production (TP) zone district; requires a Rezoning; the property is located at the end of Nicasio Way about three quarters of a mile north from the intersection of Laurel Glen Road; Applicant Bill Franzosa; Owner: Bill Franzosa
a. Letter of the Planning Director of July 9, 2003
b. Findings
c. CEQA Exemption
d. Planning Commission Resolution 10-03
e. Agreement
f. Declaration of Restrictions
g. Ordinance
h. Planning Commission Staff Report of June 11, 2003
i. Planning Commission Minutes of June 11, 2003
64.   Public hearing on proposed 2003/2004 service charge reports for County Service Area (CSA) No. 11 - Parks Debt Service
a. Letter of the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services of July 22, 2003
b. Resolution
65.   Public hearing to consider fiscal year 2003/2004 Assessment Report for County Service Area No. 9E - Streetscape Maintenance
a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator of July 24, 2003
b. Resolution
66.   Consider adoption of the Purchasing Policy manual and consider ordinance amendment to the Santa Cruz County Code Section 2.37.040
a. Letter of the Director of General Services of July 24, 2003
b. Purchasing Policy Manual
c. Section 100 Procedures (strike out)
d. Section 110 Procedures (strike out)
e. Ordinance Amendment (strike out)
f. Ordinance Amendment (clean copy)

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).

67.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Mattison Lane Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvement Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 12, 2003
68.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for Sidewalk Infill - 2003, Merrill Street, Paul Minnie Avenue, and Thirtieth Avenue

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 12, 2003
69.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for 2002/2003 Pavement Management Sealcoat Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 12, 2003
b. Sealcoat List of Roads
70.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Bid opening for 2003 Overlay Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 12, 2003
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