Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Minutes: 4/16/2002

PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

VOLUME 2002, NUMBER 11
Tuesday, April 16, 2002

ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES

VOTING KEY: B = Beautz, P = Pirie, W = Wormhoudt, Ca = Campos, A = Almquist; first initial indicates maker of motion, second initial indicates the "second"; upper case letter = "yes" vote; lower case letter = "no" vote; () = abstain; // = absent

1.		All Supervisors present Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
2.		Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda
3.		Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda, See Item Nos. 30, 30.1, 30.2, 30.3 and 30.4
4.		ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - one person addressed the Board
5.		Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA

6.   APPROVED claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7.   DELETED ITEM

8.   DELETED ITEM

9.   APPROVED the reading by Title of all ordinances considered for adoption that may appear on this agenda and further waived a detailed reading of said ordinances, as recommended by County Counsel

10.   APPROVED purchase of various computer equipment at a cost not-to-exceed $24,500 and approved the transfer of budget appropriations, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services

11.   DEFERRED the report on the Animal Control Services Agreement to the April 23, 2002 agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

12.   DIRECTED the Chairperson to write to the Speaker of the Assembly and convey the Board's nomination of Supervisor Mardi Wormhoudt for appointment to the California Coastal Commission, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

13.   DIRECTED the Chairperson to write to our federal representatives urging their support for the petition filed by the California Public Utilities Commission against sellers of long-term power contracts, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

14.   AUTHORIZED the Health Services Agency to submit grant applications for up to $1,000,000 to the federal Bureau of Primary Care for Community Access Program funding and for up to $300,000 for Healthcare for the Homeless funding to expand the current program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

15.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 113-2002 accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $508,085 from the California Department of Education for Child Care program; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 114-2002 approving amendment to agreement with the California Department of Education for $2,015,641 providing subsidized child care services; and directed the Human Resources Agency Administrator to take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

16.   APPROVED amendment to increase contract with the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center by $70,780, in federal funds to help leverage Proposition 10 funds for the Answers Benefiting Children program, and authorized the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract amendment, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

17.   APPROVED Child Abuse Prevention Intervention and Treatment and the Community Based Family Resource and Support Programs three year plan; authorized the Human Resources Agency Administrator to issue a Request for Proposal for associated services; and directed the Human Resources Agency Administrator to return on May 21, 2002 with recommendations for award of contracts, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

18.   SCHEDULED a public hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider an ordinance extending an interim ordinance amending Sections 13.10.458 and 13.10.684 of the Santa Cruz County Code establishing a maximum building height and story limitation for mobile homes or accessory buildings located within a mobile home park, as recommended by the Planning Director

19.   APPROVED amendment to agreement for construction engineering services with Buckland and Taylor, Limited, by increasing the contract by $50,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $84,950 for the Soquel Drive (Bargetto) Bridge Replacement and Streetscape project; authorized the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement; and approved payment of an outstanding invoice in the amount of $7,731.25 to Buckland and Taylor, Limited, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

20.   APPROVED Contract Change order No. 2 in the amount of $103,490.80 for the Holohan Road Bike Lane/Resurfacing Improvements and Asphalt Concrete Overlay project on Summit Road, Felton Empire Road and Soquel San Jose Road; authorized the Chairperson to sign the change order; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

21.   APPROVED plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for the Brommer Street Improvements (Seventh Avenue to Seventeenth Avenue) and authorized calling for bids; set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2002; and approved related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

22.   APPROVED amendment to agreement with Valley Women's Club of San Lorenzo Valley for recycling services by increasing the amount by $20,000 from the current solid waste budget; authorized the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement; and authorized retroactive payment of $6,900 for scrap metal transportation costs, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

23.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 115-2002 of intention to establish Ridge Drive, County Service Area (CSA) No. 58 (5th District); scheduled a public hearing on June 4, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider establishment of CSA No. 58, Ridge Drive; accepted and approved Engineer's Report for proposed assessment rates for CSA No. 58, Ridge Drive; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 116-2002 of intention to authorize and levy an assessment for road maintenance and operations within CSA No. 58, Ridge Drive; scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for a hearing on the proposed assessment rates; approved notice of public hearing and ballots for the proposed 2002/2003 assessment for CSA No. 58, Ridge Drive; directed the Department of Public Works to mail ballots to the record owners of properties; and directed the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

24.   ACCEPTED and approved the engineer's reports for County Service Area (CSA) No. 26, Hidden Valley, Zones "A" through "G" and CSA No. 44, Sunbeam Woods; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 117-2002 of Intention to authorize and Levy an Assessment for Road Maintenance and Operations for County Service Area No. 26, Hidden Valley, Zones "A" through "G"; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 118-2002 of Intention to authorize and Levy an Assessment for Road Maintenance and Operations for County Service Area No. 44, Sunbeam Woods; approved notices of public hearing, ballot procedures, and ballots for the proposed increased 2002/2003 assessments; scheduled a public hearing on June 4, 2002; directed Public Works to mail ballots to the record owners of properties; and directed the Clerk of the Board to take related action; as recommended by the Director of Public Works

25.   ACCEPTED site improvements for Tract 1431, Rodeo Creek and Minor Land Division 98-0610 (Gross Road) as complete; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 119-2002 accepting Via Gargano into the County maintained road system; directed the Clerk of the Board to release the Faithful Performance Security and retain sufficient funds from the Faithful Performance Security to provide for the Guarantee, Warranty and Maintenance of Work Security and approved related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

26.   APPROVED the plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for the Buena Vista Landfill Entrance Facility Improvements Phase I; set the bid opening for May 21, 2002 at 10:45 a.m.; and directed the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 120-2002 for right-of-way acquisition for the Alice Street and Corcoran Avenue Improvement project; made findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; and approved payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28.   ACCEPTED AND FILED report on the possibility of purchasing and developing the proposed McGregor park site and approved related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

29.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVED financing in the amount of $66,200 for the right-of-way easements for the Alice Street and Corcoran Avenue improvement project and approved related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

30.   AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, SCHEDULED a closed personnel and litigation session as follows:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Initiation of litigation was considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation was considered pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency Negotiator: Personnel Director

Employee Organization: SEIU Local 415

REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL- No report given

30.1.   DIRECTED the Public Works Department and Planning to waive the fees of the Aptos Village Cleanup normally associated with the deposit of materials in the landfill and the issuance of any necessary permits for this project, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

30.2.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 121-2002 acknowledging responsibility for Liability and Worker's Compensation insurances for In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority, as recommended by the Personnel Director

30.3.   APPROVED contract with Fox Lawson and Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $30,000 to conduct a total compensation survey; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 122-2002 accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $4,000 from SEIU; approved transfer of $26,000 from contingencies; and authorized the Personnel Director to take related actions, as recommended by the Personnel Director

30.4.   SCHEDULED a presentation for May 7, 2002 regarding the proposed Watsonville Urban Limit Line, as recommended by Supervisors Campos and Pirie

REGULAR AGENDA

31.   Presentation of report on National Public Health Week

32.   CONSIDERED presentation and report by the Health Services Agency on the Emergency Ambulance Advanced Life Support Transport Services Request for Proposal; accepted and filed report; and directed the Health Services Agency to return on April 23, 2002 with a Final Request for Proposal (RSP) for Emergency Ambulance Advanced Life Support Transport Services for approval
AWPCB

33.   Public hearing held to consider adoption of a Planned Unit Development Ordinance;

(1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 123-2002 amending County Code Sections 18.10.180 re-instating the County's Planned Unit Development Ordinance;

(2) ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 4661 amending County Code Sections 18.10.180 re-instating the County's Planned Unit Development Ordinance;

(3) certified the CEQA Exemption;

(4) directed the Planning Department to transmit the amendments to the California Coastal Commission as a Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan amendment for their approval and certification;

(5) and directed the Planning Department to return with a review of the program, two years after implementation of the program
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34.   Continued consideration of amendments to the Santa Cruz County Code Section 17.10 regarding Affordable Housing Programs and Affordable Housing Program Guidelines;

(1) approved ordinance "in-concept" to return on April 23, 2002 for final adoption;

(2) and approved the revised Affordable Housing Guidelines to implement the ordinance amendments
AWPCB

35.   APPROVED appointment of Daniel R. Bronson to the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, as an at-large public member, in accordance with County Code Chapter 2.100, Section 30, for a term to be staggered by lot
PCWAB

36.   RECEIVED bids regarding Juvenile Hall Roof Replacement and referred to the General Services Department to return on or before May 7, 2002 with a recommendation on awarding of bid
WCPAB

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