Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Minutes: 3/25/2003

PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

VOLUME 2003, NUMBER 10
Tuesday, March 25, 2003

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; Item Nos. 45 and 45.1
4.		ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - five people addressed the Board
5.		Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA

6.   APPROVED claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7.   APPROVED minutes of March 11, 2003, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8.   ACCEPTED AND FILED notification of continuing contracts received during the period of March 13, 2003 through March 19, 2003 and approved upon adoption of the 2002/2003 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.   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.   REJECTED the claim of Keith Cross, No. 203-081, and referred to County Counsel

11.   APPROVED extension of the limited term status of the Agricultural Biologist Aide in Mosquito and Vector Control Program and approved the transfer of reserve funds, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

12.   DIRECTED the County Administrative Officer and County Counsel to return with recommendations regarding questioned costs identified in the Auditor-Controller's compliance review of the Santa Cruz SPCA on April 29, 2003, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

13.   APPROVED transfer of funds in the amount of $7,000 for fixed asset purchase in the District Attorney's Victim/Witness Assistance Center, funded by a grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning, as recommended by the District Attorney

14.   ACCEPTED property insurance renewal quote from the California Association of Counties (CSAC)-Excess Insurance Authority and authorized Risk Management to renew the County's property insurance policy effective March 31, 2003, with the premium to be paid after the approval of the 2003/2004 Liability/Property budget, as recommended by the Acting Personnel Director

15.   ACCEPTED AND FILED Probation Department report on sustainability efforts for the PARK Program and Financial Adjustments to the County Budget due to loss of Challenge Grant II Program Funding, and approved related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

16.   APPROVED submission of an application for funding reimbursement for prior purchases and new funding through the 2003 Bulletproof Vest Partnership program, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

17.   APPROVED reappointment of Mary Hammer to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

18.   APPROVED reappointment of Toni Campbell to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

19.   APPROVED reappointment of Arcadio Viveros to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

20.   APPROVED reappointment of various persons to County advisory bodies, as Fourth District representatives, for terms to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

21.   APPROVED appointment of Jesus Fernandez to the Latino Affairs Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

22.   APPROVED reappointment of Naomi Brauner to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

23.   APPROVED reappointment of various persons to County advisory bodies, as Third District representatives, for terms to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

24.   APPROVED reappointment of Donna Lopiano to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

25.   APPROVED appointment of Deborah Calloway to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

26.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 65-2003 supporting passage of Assembly Bill 231, relating to food assistance programs; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 66-2003 supporting passage of Senate Bill 43, relating to food assistance programs, and directed the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

27.   ACCEPTED AND FILED annual report of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission, and approved related action, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

28.   ACCEPTED nomination of various persons for reappointment to County advisory bodies, as at-large representatives in the categories indicated, for terms to expire April 1, 2007, with final appointment to be made April 1, 2003, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

29.   ACCEPTED nomination of Roger McKowan, Sandra Seeger, and Sherry Hall for reappointment to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as at-large representatives in the categories indicated, for terms to expire April 1, 2007, with final appointment to be made April 1, 2003, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

30.   ACCEPTED nomination of Rama Khalsa, Cecilia Espinola, and Maria Castro for reappointment to the Children and Families Commission, as at-large representatives, for terms to expire April 1, 2007, with final appointment to be made April 1, 2003, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

31.   ACCEPTED AND FILED 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

32.   ACCEPTED AND FILED report on status of ambulance negotiations and directed the Health Services Agency to return on April 29, 2003 with a further status report, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

33.   ACCEPTED AND FILED report on the options offered to developers to satisfy inclusionary housing requirements and approved related actions, with a report back in March 2004, as recommended by the Planning Director

34.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 67-2003 accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $4,650 and authorized the Planning Director to amend the agreement to provide consultant services for the Santa Cruz Gardens #12 Land Use Application, as recommended by the Planning Director

35.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 68-2003 requesting the State of California Department of Transportation permit the 14th Annual Boulder Creek Art and Wine Festival and the 14th Annual 4th of July Parade Highway 9 closure; approved road closure and festival, subject to conditions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

36.   SEE ITEM NO. 49.1 REGULAR AGENDA

37.   ACCEPTED AND FILED report on the proposed franchise refuse, recycling and yard waste collection service rate increases; scheduled a public hearing on Friday, June 20, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of new Franchise Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Service rates; and approved related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 69-2003 in support of the "Felton Remembers Parade" for May 24, 2003, and directed the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39.   APPROVED road closure for the Boulder Creek Parade; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 70-2003 requesting the California Department of Transportation allow the parade to be held; and directed Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.   APPROVED road closures and permit for the May 4, 2003, Davenport Cinco de Mayo celebration, and approved related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 71-2003 in support of the "Race Through the Redwoods" for August 17, 2003, and directed the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   APPROVED plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate for the Graham Hill Road at Treetop Drive Left Turn Lane project; authorized calling for bids; set the bid opening for April 29, 2003 at 10:45 a.m.; and directed the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 72-2003 for right-of-way acquisition for the Tanner Court improvement project; approved payment of claim in the amount of $10,000; and authorized the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44.   AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, DIRECTED Public Works to provide quarterly progress reports on the proposed amendments to the landscaping and individual water systems ordinance on or before June 17, 2003, September 16, 2003 and in January and April 2004, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Case Name/No.: Buena Vista Community Association v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 134742

Case Name/No.: In the Matter of Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W), California Public Utilities Commission Application No. 02-09-0032

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency negotiator: Acting Personnel Director

Employee organization: Health Care Professional Unit

REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - In the case of Arreola v. County of Monterey, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 105611, The Board of Supervisors authorized payment to Tony's Auto Center and their Counsel Hazelton and Hazelton in the amount of $11,114.65 plus lawful interest until the date of payment and payment of $16,200 for attorney's fees, as agreed by the parties, in exchange for a full settlement and release of all claims by Tony's Auto Center
BPWCA

45.1.   SCHEDULED a public hearing on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, on the morning agenda at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the creation of Aptos Seascape Combining District for Aptos Seascape Beach Estates, Units 1, 2, 4 and 14 and associated rezonings, as recommended by the Planning Director

REGULAR AGENDA

46.   CONTINUED TO APRIL 29, 2003 consideration of ordinance amendments to implement Assembly Bill 1866 regarding second units
BCWAP

47.   APPROVED appointment of Charles Stone to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative, for a term to commence on April 1, 2003, and to expire on April 1, 2007
WCBAP

48.   CONSIDERED status report on Employee Housing;

ACCEPTED AND FILED report
WCBAP

49.   CONSIDERED preliminary report on land use issues associated with employee housing on publicly owned properties;

(1) accepted and filed report;

(2) directed the Planning Department to include a program in the Housing Element which would develop policies and ordinances to permit the development of employee housing on publicly owned property; and

(3) directed the Planning Department to include the policy and ordinance amendments identified in the letter of the Planning Director dated March 14, 2003 related to employee housing on publicly owned properties in the proposed Advanced Planning work program for fiscal year 2003-2004 for Board consideration
WCBAP

49.1.   ACCEPTED AND FILED Storm Water Management Plan Report; directed Public Works to distribute the Storm Water Management Plan for public input; hold a public meeting before June 2003, and report back with results on or before June 24, 2003; with additional directions to add the "Harbor to Hook" group to the contact group list and report back on June 24, 2003 on enforcement issues
AWBCP

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.

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