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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
May 2, 2006


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 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.


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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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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.   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.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt Ordinance No. 64 Amending District Code Title 4, Chapter 4.08, Article III, Sections 4.08.160 Through 4.08.180 Sewer Service Charges and Ordinance No. 65 Amending District Code Title 3, Chapter 3.08, Article III, Sections 3.08.160 Through 3.08.180 Water Service Charges (approved "in concept" on April 25, 2006, Item No. 58)

11.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT adopt Ordinance No. F-9 Amending District Code Title 3 Article III Chapter 3.08 Sewer Service Charges (approved "in concept" on April 25, 2006, Item No. 59)

12.   Reject the claim of Sharon Larsen, Claim No. 506-073, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Reject the claim of Olof K. Hellen, Claim No. 506-075, and refer to County Counsel

14.   Reject the claim of Herbert Eder, Claim No. 506-076, and refer to County Counsel

15.   Reject the claim of Beatrice Magleby, Claim No. 506-077 and refer to County Counsel

16.   Authorize the Agricultural Commission to sign a contract with SCI for $14,500 and $1,250 in incidental costs for the 2006/07 levy administration for Mosquito and Vector Control and take related action, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

17.   Accept and file the Treasurer's Quarterly Cash Count as of March 20, 2006, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

18.   Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for a De Novo hearing on Application No. 05-0582 (Mar Sereno LLC), and take related actions (maps on file with the Clerk), as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

19.   Accept and file report on the status of the educational program at the Freedom Boulevard property housing the Above the Line group home, alternative uses for the Freedom property and related land use issues, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

20.   Adopt resolution ratifying the existence of a local emergency and acknowledging Governor's proclamation of a state of emergency for Santa Cruz County and requesting the Governor further request a presidential declaration, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator

21.   Accept the Main Jail Fire Alarm System Upgrade as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $283,761; and authorize the Clerk the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

22.   Accept the County Recorder's Office Remodel Project as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $18,680; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

23.   Accept the Roof Replacement at 1430 Freedom Boulevard, Suite 101 as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $174,243; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services

24.   Approve Tentative Agreements with various units; adopt resolutions implementing provisions of the agreements; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Personnel (continued from April 25, 2006, Item No. 17)

25.   Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriff's Correctional Officers Unit; adopt resolutions implementing provisions of the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Personnel (continued from April 25, 2006, Item No. 18)

26.   Approve General Representation Memorandum of Understanding, as recommended by the Director of Personnel (continued from April 25, 2006, Item No. 19)

27.   Adopt resolution authorizing the submission of a proposal for Juvenile Accountability Block Grant 2006 Program, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

28.   Adopt resolutions supporting the passage of Assembly Bill 3029, Assembly Bill 2205, Assembly Bill 2384, and Assembly Bill 1916, legislation to fight hunger and improve nutrition for low income families, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

29.   Accept and file annual report of the Building Board of Appeals, as recommended by Chair Stone

30.   Direct County Counsel to prepare an ordinance amending Section 2.92.030 of the County Code, relating to the membership of the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, as outlined, and return to the Board with a revised ordinance on or before June 6, 2006, as recommended by Chair Stone

31.   Endorse the Workforce Development Position Statement composed by the Santa Cruz County Child Care Planning Council's Workforce Development Committee, as recommended by Chair Stone

 

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.   Defer report on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates to June 6, 2006, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

34.   Approve 2006/07 Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 (Proposition 36) County Plan, and authorize the Health Services Agency to submit the plan to the State, as recommended by the Health Service Agency Director

35.   Authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to apply and sign the HUD application for Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance funds, and direct the Human Resources Agency Director to return on or before June 20, 2006, with a status report on the application, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

36.   Schedule a public hearing on May 23, 2006, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider Planning Commission recommendation on proposed changes to County Code Chapter 16.42 regarding recordation of notices of historic resource designation, as recommended by the Planning Director

37.   Approve permit conditions for the Annual Strawberry Fields Forever Bicycle Ride and direct the Department of Public Works to issue the event permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the 2005/06 Overlay project; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on June 8, 2006 in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on or before June 20, 2006 with a recommendation for award of contract and to accept unanticipated revenue from the California Integrated Waste Management Board; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39.   Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for Fourteenth Avenue Improvements (East Cliff Drive to Merrill Street); authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on June 1, 2006 in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on or before June 13, 2006 with a recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.   Accept and file report on the three 2006 storm damage federal aid emergency projects, Bear Creek Road and Soquel San Jose Road, and direct Public Works to return with a project status report on June 6, 2006, as recommended by the Director of Public works

41.   Approve independent contractor agreement with TY Lin International for engineering consulting services for El Rancho Drive Storm Damage Repair project in a not-to-exceed amount of $35,000, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Approve amendment to agreement with 123 Engineering, Incorporated for additional construction management services for the Harkins Slough Road Bridge project by approving the rate schedule dated April 7, 2006, and increasing compensation by $6,999.78 for a not-to-exceed total of $601,793.60, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the 2005/06 Rubberized Sealcoat project; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on June 8, 2006 in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on June 20, 2006 with a recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.   Approve plans, specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Rolling Woods Water Distribution System and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on June 1, 2006, in the Department of Public Works conference room; adopt resolution preliminarily approving engineer's report and directing related actions; direct Public Works to return on June 20, 2006 with a report on the bid results as part of the public hearing; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45.   Approve conceptual design of the 2006 Santa Cruz County Fair Display, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

 

ADDENDA

45.1   Approve agreement with Dr. Salem Magarian at an hourly rate of $100 for up to 10 hours of services per week for the Special Needs Children's Pilot Project and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

45.2   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve amending purchase order to include provision of up to 70 five-gallon bottles of water per month to the Pacific Elementary School through June 15, 2006, as recommended by the District Engineer


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

46.   Presentation by the Human Care Alliance regarding the state of non-profit health and human service agencies in Santa Cruz County
a. Letter of Chair Stone of April 25, 2006
b. Letter of Karen Delaney, Human Care Alliance, of April 24, 2006


47.   Continued public hearing to consider ordinance amendments to Chapters 7.64 and 12.10 relating to Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Barrier regulations
a. Letter of the Planning Director of April 12, 2006
b. Proposed ordinance (clean copy)
c. Proposed ordinance (strike-out copy)
d. Copy of Chapter 7.64 of the County Code (to be deleted)
e. UBC Appendix Chapter 4, Division I, Sections 419-421
f. CEQA Notice of Exemption
g. 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).

48.   10:15 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Presentation of the Green Business Program award certificates and decals to representatives of the facilities from the Santa Cruz County area that have met and exceeded environmental standards while conserving natural resources

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 20, 2006
b. 2005/2006 Certified Green Business List


        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.