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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
November 25, 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

  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 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.

TRANSLATION SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION
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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.   Item Deleted

8.   Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of November 13, 2003 through November 19, 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.   Adopt Ordinance Amending Sections 10.04.165 and 10.04.300 and Adding Section 10.04.305 to the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Approved Use of Park Facilities (approved "in concept" October 21, 2003, Item No. 62)

11.   Deny the application to file a late claim on behalf of Maria G. Quiroz, No. 102-123B, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject the claim of Tyrone Phillips, No. 304-045, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Defer consideration of modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Watsonville for the development of expanded Court services in downtown Watsonville until on or before January 13, 2004, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

14.   Schedule a public hearing on December 9, 2003, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider revisions to the Unified Fee Schedule and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

15.   Defer report on adoption of the Urban Wildland Intermix Code to December 9, 2003, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator

16.   Authorize extension of One Limited Term Housing Rehabilitation Construction Specialist position through December 31, 2003, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator

17.   Adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney to submit a grant application (on file with Clerk) to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the Child Abuser Vertical Prosecution Program in the amount of $53,149 for Fiscal Year 2003-04; and adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $53,149 into the District Attorney's Grant Index, as recommended by the District Attorney

18.   Approve the 2004 County Legislative Program and direct the County Administrative Officer to forward the program to our State and Federal representatives and to our State and Federal associations for their consideration, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

19.   Authorize payment of prior year invoice in the amount of $85, as recommended by the Director of General Services

20.   Adopt resolutions to increase and establish the medical plan contributions for various employee groups under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act, as recommended by the Personnel Director

21.   Accept and file report on the implementation of cultural competency guidelines for County Departments; direct the Personnel Department to incorporate departmental cultural competency plans into County's EEO Plan; and direct the Personnel Director to report back on progress made in June 2004 through the annual EEO Report, as recommended by the Personnel Director

21.1   Accept and file report on the national nursing crisis and steps to mitigate impacts in Santa Cruz County programs; adopt a resolution amending Resolution 279-75, which makes a title change, deletes an obsolete class, creates new classes, and makes a salary range change; direct Health Services Agency to report back in budget hearing on the progress of the partnership with Cabrillo, CareerWorks, and County Personnel; and direct Health Services Agency to report back on May 4, 2004 with impacts of the "nursing ratios" on hospitals and the community, as recommended by the Personnel Director and Health Services Agency Director

22.   Approve appointment of Linda Kishlansky to the Child Care Planning Council, as a Public Agency Representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

23.   Approve appointment of Jacob Hunter to the Fire Department Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

24.   Approve reappointment of William R. George and Lorraine Beall to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District for terms to expire December 31, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

25.   Approve appointment of Renee Shepherd to the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 3, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Stone

26.   Authorize the Information Services Director to sign a contract with Tel-Net Communications for network cabling services through June 30, 2006, in a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for fiscal year 2003-04, as recommended by the Information Services Director

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

27.   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

28.   Authorize the Health Services Agency to submit a grant application to the Social Security Administration for a Benefits Advocacy Project for Homeless Individuals in Santa Cruz County in the amount of $200,000, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

29.   Accept and file report on Community Programs Outcomes Reporting; and direct the Human Resources Agency to return on December 9, 2003 for approval of the Community Programs Outcomes Reporting Work Plan, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

29.1   Defer report on Public Guardian fees for services to January 27, 2004, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

30.   Approve independent contractor agreement with Dynamic Consultants, Incorporated for a not-to-exceed amount of $29,500 for soil and material testing for the Buena Vista Landfill Entrance Facility Improvements-Phase I, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

31.   Adopt resolution authorizing funds for service panel conversions in the Davenport Underground Utility District, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

32.   Accept the improvement and approve the final cost of $4,835,616.14 for the Capitola Road Improvements Soquel Avenue to Thirtieth Avenue, and take related action, as recommended the Director of Public Works

33.   Authorize distribution of Request for Proposals for the operation of County Service Area (CSA) No. 7; direct Public Works to return on March 23, 2004, with a final contract for consideration by the Board; direct Public Works, in conjunction with County Counsel, to report back on March 23, 2004, with a status report on negotiations with Big Basin Water Company for billing of CSA No. 7 sewer services, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

34.   Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 584-90 by extending the term of the North Coast Beaches Advisory Committee to December 31, 2004, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

35.   Adopt a resolution accepting two restrictive easements; direct the Chair of the Board to execute the necessary and/or appropriate documents to accept the easements; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

36.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve financing in the amount of $280,000 for the Simpkins Family Swim Center Co-generation Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Director

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

37.   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.: Arreola, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al
Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 105611

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

37.1   Authorize the expenditure of $5,000 by the Department of Public Works in support of the Pajaro River Task Force consensus building process, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

37.2   Approve appointment of Supervisor Stone to the Santa Cruz City/County Library Joint Powers Board, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

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

38.   Public hearing to consider Application No. 02-0565, a proposal to rezone a parcel from PF (Public Facilities) to R-1-6 (single Family Residential) and amend the General Plan designation of Public Facility to Urban Low Density Residential (R-UL). Requires a Rezoning and a General Plan Amendment. Property located on the southwest corner of Sims Road and Fire House Road, at 41 Sims Road, Santa Cruz
a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 13, 2003
b. General Plan Resolution and Map
c. Zoning Ordinance and Map
d. Planning Commission Resolution
e. Planning Commission Staff Report of September 24, 2003
39.   Public hearing to consider the Coastal Commission Modifications to Previously approved General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Implementing Ordinance Amendments related to the Memorandum of Understanding for the Third Pajaro Valley Unified School District High School
a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 13, 2003
b. Resolution Accepting the Coastal Commission's Modifications to Previously Approved General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Implementing Ordinance Amendments Relating to the Memorandum of Understanding for the Third PVUSD High School, and Authorizing Submittal to the Coastal Commission
c. Ordinance Amending County Code by Adding Sections 13.10.490 through 13.10.493 Establishing a Watsonville utility Prohibition Combining Zone District, and Sections 17.02.081 and 16.32.090(c)(A)(11) Relating to Improvements to Harkins Slough Road
d. September 10, 2003 Coastal Commission Staff Report for Santa Cruz County LCP Major Amendment Number 1-02 Part 3 (PVUSD High School MOU)
e. September 10, 2003 Coastal Commission Staff Report Addendum for Santa Cruz County LCP Major Amendment Number 1-02' Part 3 (PVUSD High School MOU)
f. CEQA Categorical Exemption
40.   Public hearing to consider the Coastal Commission's Modifications to the Second Unit Ordinance
a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 12, 2003
b. Resolution Adopting Amendments to the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementing Ordinances Relating to Second Units
c. Ordinance Amending Subsections (b), (c) and (d) of Section 13.10.681, Subsection (b) of Section 13.10.312, Subsection (b) of Section 13.10.322 and Subsection (e)(6)(ii) of Section 13.10.323 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Second Units
d. Coastal Commission Staff Report, Item No. W15d, dated August 20, 2003
41.   Public hearing to consider the Coastal Commission Modifications to Planned Unit Development Ordinance
a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 13, 2003
b. Resolution Approving the Proposed Amendments to County Code Section 18.10.180 through 18.10.185, and Section 18.10.332, Incorporating Coastal Commission Modifications to the Planned Unit Development Ordinance
c. Ordinance Amending County Code Sections 18.10.180 through 18.10.185, and Section 18.10.322, Incorporating Coastal Commission Modifications to the Planned Unit Development Ordinance
d. September 10, 2003 Coastal Commission Staff Report for LCP Major Amendment Number 1-02 Part I (PUD Ordinance)
e. CEQA Exemption

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.   10:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Presentation honoring Jeff Almquist for his service as the Fifth District County Supervisor

43.   Public hearing to consider purchase of four Capstone cogeneration units for the Main Jail and Simpkins Swim Center in the amount of $395,832; adopt required findings; award contract to Geo H. Wilson, Incorporated in the amount of $310,695 and take related actions
a. Letter of the General Services Director of November 13, 2003
b. ADM-29s Request for Approval of Agreements
c. Agreements

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).

44.   Consider reappointment of Michael W. Keogh to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, as an at-large appointee, for a term to expire December 31, 2007
a. Letter of Supervisor Beautz of November 12, 2003
b. Letter of Michael W. Keogh dated October 30, 2003
45.   Consider report on the consolidation of the County's fiscal offices, and a resolution setting an election for Tuesday, March 2, 2004 to submit to the electorate the question of whether the Office of Director of Finance shall be established thereby consolidating the offices of the Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector and take related actions
a. Minute Order of November 25, 2003
b. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
c. Attachments 1-4
d. Proposed Resolution
        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.