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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
February 15, 2005

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

  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.

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 February 1, 2005, 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.   Reject the claim of Maria de los Angeles Gutierrez Alcantar, No. 405-090, and refer to County Counsel

11.   Reject the claim of Donna Schwarzbach for Hans Schwarzbach, No. 405-088, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Approve amendments to two agreements with Appleby and Company for technical services to extend the period of the contracts to December 31, 2005, as recommended by the Assessor-Recorder

13.   Instruct the Auditor to issue replacement warrants in the total amount of $323 to replace specified uncashed and staledated warrants, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

14.   Approve agreement with Maximus in the amount of $32,800 to record and value the County's infrastructure assets and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller and the Director of Public Works

15.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for special consideration of the Planning Commission's decision regarding Application No. 02-0600, Assessor's Parcel Number: 032-242-11, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

16.   Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $264,421 from contingencies to Index 451000 to provide for the payment of "undesignated fees" to the State of California as required by Assembly Bill 1759 and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

17.   Accept and file a report on methods to assure the consistent application of policies and procedures by County Departments and direct staff to return with changes to the County's policies and procedures manual on the next scheduled update, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

18.   Declare used County vehicles and miscellaneous equipment to be surplus to County needs and direct the Director of General Services to arrange for their disposition, as recommended by the Director of General Services

19.   Approve contract amendments with Motorola/Printrak for the Open Query Message Switch project to provide associated system upgrades and additional software licenses at no additional cost, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

20.   Approve purchase of Detention Bureau equipment for $6,100 from State Law Enforcement Supplemental Funds, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

21.   Approve appointment of Myrna Sherman to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

22.   Approve appointment of Alexander Leman to the Fire Department Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

23.   Direct the Chairman to send a notice to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Commission, indicating the Board's decision to terminate the agreement effective February 15, 2006, as recommended by Supervisors Beautz and Campos

24.   Approve appointment of Maria Rodriguez-Castillo to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

25.   Accept notification of three at-large vacancies on the First 5 Commission, as outlined, with nominations for appointment to be received on March 8, 2005, and final appointments to be made March 15, 2005, as recommended by Chairman Campos

26.   Accept notification of at-large vacancies on various advisory bodies, as outlined, with nominations for appointment to be received on March 8, 2005, and final appointments to be made March 15, 2005, as recommended by Chairman Campos

27.   Accept and file annual report of the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos

28.   Accept and file annual report of the Seniors Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos

29.   Accept and file annual report of the Workforce Investment Board, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos

30.   Accept and file annual report of the Mental Health Advisory Board, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos

31.   Accept and file annual report of the Housing Advisory Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos

32.   Accept and file annual report of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

33.   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

34.   Authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign grant award agreement with the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for $98,892 for development of a Dependency Drug Court; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $49,946 in unanticipated state revenue into Alcohol and Drug Program budget; and take related staffing action, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

35.   Accept and file report on the Santa Cruz AIDS Project, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

35.1   Defer report on County Water Resource Management until March 1, 2005, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

36.   Authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign a contract with Document Fulfillment Services for CalWIN correspondence printing in an amount not-to-exceed $28,000 for fiscal year 2004-05 and $140,425 per year through fiscal year 2008-09, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

37.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $728,750 for the CalWIN Project, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

38.   Accept and file progress report on the Hansen computer system, as recommended by the Information Services and Planning Directors

39.   Accept and file report on timber related activities and authorize the Board Chair to send a letter of opposition, if the Little Hoover Commission recommends elimination of the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, as recommended by the Planning Director

40.   Accept and file report on Single Room Occupancy Rehabilitation Grant project; direct the Planning Director to allocate up to $30,000 from the County Housing Fund to Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center for predevelopment expenses for the 111 Barson Street project and direct the Planning, Human Resources Agency and Health Services Agency Directors to return to the Board on or before May 15, 2005 with a status report on the project, including recommendations for County financial assistance and a final Memorandum of Understanding, as recommended by the Planning Director

41.   Accept and file the 2004 Live Oak Parking Program Report; direct the Public Works Department to initiate the 2005 Live Oak Parking Program; adopt resolutions establishing parking fees, parking zones, and period of restricted parking; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $26,000; and authorize the purchase of a portable office trailer, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Accept low bid from Triton Construction in the amount of $163,800 for the Gasoline Enhanced Vapor Recovery Systems and Diesel Spill Buckets at the Felton, Brommer, and Lode Street County Facilities; authorize award of contract; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract; approve transfer of $40,000 from Public Works Fixed Asset Replacement Reserve, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Accept and approve the engineer's report for County Service Area No. 59, McGaffigan Mill Road; adopt Resolution of Intention to Authorize and Levy an Assessment for Bridge and Road Maintenance and Operations; approve notice of public hearing, ballot procedures, and ballots for the proposed increased 2005/06 assessments; schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, April 5, 2005; direct the Clerk of the Board to publish a summary notice of the public hearing; and direct Public Works to mail ballots to the record owners of properties, as recommended by the Director Public Works

44.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, adopt resolution establishing rules and regulations for the operation of the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Zone 7A, as recommended by the District Engineer

45.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, March 15 and Tuesday, April 26, 2005, on the morning agendas at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider the Annual Reports of the Soquel Village Parking and Business Improvement Area to adopt assessment charges, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related noticing actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

 

ADDENDA

45.1   Accept and file status report on Locality 99 (Medicare rates) and direct the Health Services Agency to return with a further report when definitive action on the part of the federal government has taken place, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

45.2   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 for special consideration of the Planning Commission's decision denying Application No. 04-0044, for a single family dwelling on a single lot at the end of Beach Drive in Aptos, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

46.   SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION SHALL BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARDS CONSENT OR REGULAR 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.: City of Capitola, et al. v. Nicolas Papadakis, et al.
Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. CV 818073

Case Name/No.: Cooper Crane & Rigging, Incorporated v. County of Santa Cruz, et al. Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV 150509

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case

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*****

47.   9:30 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Presentation of awards and proclamations to County employees who achieved excellence in the execution of their duties and responsibilities

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of February 8, 2005
48.   Consider report on jail overcrowding
a. Letter of the Sheriff-Coroner of January 27, 2005
b. NIC Report (on file with the Clerk)
49.   Public hearing to consider adopting amendments to the County of Santa Cruz Non-Disposal Facility Element
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of February 3, 2005
b. Resolution
c. Non-Disposal Facility Element Amendment

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).

50.   Consider report on Resource Recovery and Waste Management Facilities - Short Range and Long Range Planning
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of February 3, 2005
b. Attachment 2, 4, and 5
c. Attachment 1 and 3 (on file with the Clerk)
51.   Consider appointment of Chris Berry to the Environmental Health Appeals Commission, as an at-large representative in the category of "person with knowledge of soils and/or hydrology," in accordance with County Code Section 2.56.040, for a term to expire April 1, 2007
a. Letter of Supervisor Stone of February 1, 2005
b. Application
52.   1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Public hearing to consider proposal to convert an approved 98 space recreational vehicle park to a 68 unit permanent occupancy, affordable residential development (Golden Torch RV Park Conversion); the property is located on the north side of Freedom Boulevard east of McDonald Road in Aptos Hills at 6100 Freedom Boulevard and 220 Apple Lane; Application Number: 04-0039; Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 041-271-28 and a portion of 041-271-69; Applicant: Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition; Owner: MP New Communities Associates II

a. Letter of the Planning Director of January 31, 2005
b. Findings
c. Conditions
d. CEQA Environmental Determination
e. Planning Commission Staff Report (on file with the Clerk)
f. Planning Commission Minutes
g. Project Plans (on file with the Clerk)
h. Location Map
i. Letter received January 30, 2005
j. Various Correspondences

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).

        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.