****** SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
GOVERNMENTAL CENTER BUILDING
February 24, 1998
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9:00 - Roll Call 12:00 - Lunch
- Consent Agenda 1:30 - Scheduled and Regular
- Oral Communications Departmental Items
- Scheduled and Regular 3:15 - Recess
Departmental Items - (The Board will adjourn
10:30 - Recess after the completion of all
10:45 - Scheduled and Regular scheduled items)
Departmental Items
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1. Roll Call
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda
3. Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the Consent
Agenda
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Any person may address the Board during its
Oral Communications period. Presentations must not exceed three 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 action 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 Supervisors' 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.
5. Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda
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at 454-2323.
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http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us ******CONSENT AGENDA******
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller
7. Approve minutes of February 3 and 10, 1998, as submitted by the Clerk of
the Board
8. Delete item
9. Accept and file Treasurer's Monthly Cash Report (on file with Clerk) for
period ending January 31, 1998, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax
Collector
10. Adopt resolution ordering consolidation of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union
High School bond measure, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District bond
measure, the Pajaro Valley Water Agency initiative measure and the Cabrillo
Community College District bond measure consolidated with the June 2,
1998 primary election, as recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder
11. Deny claim of Ismael Ralph Urquiza No. 798-079 and refer to County
Counsel
12. Deny claim of Bob Moon No. 798-092 and refer to County Counsel
13. Accept and file status report on the 1998 winter storms; and adopt
resolutionconfirming the continuation of a state of emergency for Santa Cruz
County, as recommended by the Deputy Director of Emergency Services
14. Adopt resolution acknowledging and approving the Judicial Council grant in
the amount of $20,000 to CASA of Santa Cruz and delegating administration
of the funds to the Judicial Council, as recommended by the Executive
Director of the Courts
15. Schedule public hearing for the morning agenda on March 17, 1998
regarding the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in an amount
not to exceed $8,000,000 by California Communities for the benefit of Aegis
Assisted Living, LLC, or an affiliated entity, and direct the Clerk of the Board
to take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16. Approve a contract with Tiburon, Incorporated, for a software update to the
Sheriff Records Management System, the addition of the Case Management
module, ongoing software maintenance at a combined one-time cost of
$125,815, and ongoing annual cost of $33,774; and authorize the
Information Services Director to take related actions, as recommended by the
Information Services Director
17. Approve rescheduling of the General/Emergency Services and Agricultural
Commissioner Departmental Workshops to April 21, 1998, as recommended
by the County Administrative Officer
18. Accept and file report on the revenue reduction associated with the 1998/99
property tax refund payment to Silicon Systems, as recommended by the
County Administrative Officer
19. Accept and file annual report of the Domestic Violence Commission, and
take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
20. Accept and file annual report of the Local Mental Health Board, and take
related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
21. Accept and file annual report of the Water Advisory Commission, and take
related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
22. Accept and file annual report of the Public Health Commission, and take
related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
23. Approve appointment of Judge William Kelsay to the Domestic Violence
Commission, in the category of "Judge familiar with family law, chosen by
the courts," as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
24. Approve appointment of Kimberly Carter to the Ambulance Contract
Compliance Commission for a term to expire April 1, 1999, as recommended
by Supervisor Wormhoudt
25. Accept notification of vacancy for an alternate at-large County representative
on the Board of Directors of the Community Action Board, with nominations
for appointment to be received on March 10, 1998, and final appointment to
be made March 17, 1998, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
26. Approve appointment of Bea Lopez to the Domestic Violence Commission, as
the representative of Women's Crisis Support, as recommended by
Chairperson Beautz
27. Approve appointment of Deborah Sutherland, Bill Leland, Michael Noland,
Nancy Wood, Dianne Maynez, Clark Beattie, Sandi Austin, Cheri Hrapoff and
Robert Bratton to the Local Child Care Planning Council, for staggered terms
to be determined by lot, as outlined, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
28. Direct the Chairperson to write Congress Member Sam Farr and Congress
Member Tom Campbell in support of their efforts to obtain funding for the
Transit District's consolidated operating facility project for fiscal year 1999, as
recommended by Chairperson Beautz
29. Direct the Chairperson to write to Governor Wilson urging that he assure that
coastal resources protection measures, as contained in Assembly Bill 1000,
are included in any resource bond act placed on the November 1998 ballot,
as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
30. Direct the County Administrative Officer, in consultation with the Human
Resources Agency Administrator, to review the issue of the appropriate
staffing level for the Latino Affairs Commission, as outlined, and provide the
Board with a report and any recommendation for necessary action in
connection with the 1998/99 budget hearings, as recommended by
Supervisor Wormhoudt
31. Direct the Chairperson to send a letter to the Santa Cruz County Regional
Transportation Commission requesting that the restructure of Amesti Road be
placed on a Senate Bill 45 priority list should funding become available, as
recommended by Supervisors Symons and Belgard (petitions on file with
Clerk)
32. Approve the filing of an application for funds from the Emergency Watershed
Program for the Fernwood Drive Stream Bank Protection Project; authorize
the County, through the Public Works Department, to act as a sponsor for the
project; direct that County agencies design an expedited permitting procedure
for the work to be carried out for this project and waive normal permit
application fees from affected homeowners; and further direct the Public
Works Department and County Counsel enter into agreements with affected
homeowners, as outlined, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
33. Accept and file report on the determination to not proceed with an
application for the State Board of Corrections Violent Offender Incarceration
Grant for juvenile facilities due to the narrow scope of the grant, as
recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
33.1 Adopt resolution and approve scope of work for a grant application to
increase security levels at the Water Street Detention Facility under the
Federal Violent Offender Incarceration Grant Program for Adult Detention
Facility Construction, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner (materials
available Friday, February 20, 1998)
34. Approve deferral of consideration of revised County and Redevelopment
Agency Relocation Payment Guidelines until April 21, 1998, as
recommended by County Counsel
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
35. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $25,000 of unanticipated
revenue into the 1997/98 Alcohol and Drug Program budget; authorize
addition of a limited-term Mental Health Client Specialist and .1 full time
equivalent Typist Clerk II; authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator
to negotiate an amendment to an agreement with Triad Community Services
to conduct client drug testing; and take related actions, as recommended by
the Health Services Agency Administrator
36. Accept and file report on mental health housing resources with a report back
on or before May 19, 1998, and take related actions, as recommended by the
Health Services Agency Administrator
37. Approve out-of-state travel for the County Mental Health Director
participating in the American College of Mental Health Administration
training event from April 1 through 4, 1998 in New Mexico, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
38. Approve appointment of Ron Prince to the Ambulance Contract Compliance
Commission as a representative of the Emergency Medical Services
Integration Authority, as recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator
39. Defer report on Mental Health Managed Care until April 14, 1998, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
40. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $9,515; approve amendment to
the County's contract with the Seniors Council to increase the contract
amount by $9,515; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Administrator
41. Authorize out-of-state travel to the National Association of Private Industry
Councils' annual conference in Washington, D.C. for two PIC members and
the Human Resources Agency CareerWorks Division Director, as
recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
42. Authorize the Human Resources Agency to issue an Invitation for Bids (on
file with Clerk) for In-Home Supportive Services on March 2, 1998, and
direct the Human Resources Agency to convene and chair a Bid Review
Committee to review and evaluate the bids; direct the Human Resources
Agency to report back on or before April 14, 1998 regarding the
recommendations for a contract award; set public hearing on May 19, 1998
to formally consider the bids and award a contract; and take related actions,
as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
43. Approve appointments to the Winter Shelter Advisory Committee for a term
to end on June 30, 1999; and direct the Human Resources Agency to report
back with the remaining nominations for approval no later than March 24,
1998, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
44. Accept and file report on interagency out-of-home placement alternatives, as
recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
45. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate in the amount of
$33,000 and authorize calling for bids for the Sand Dollar Beach, County
Service Area No. 5, Stairway Replacement Project; set bid opening for
Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 10:45 a.m.; approve Sand Dollar Beach
Homeowner's Association loan agreement in the amount of $14,500; adopt
resolution accepting unanticipated revenue; and take related actions, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
46. Accept and file report on the East Cliff Drive Bluff Stabilization Project; and
direct the Chairperson to send letters of support for the project to Congress
Members Sam Farr and Tom Campbell, Senators Boxer and Feinstein and the
Corps of Engineers, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
47. Authorize the purchase of light emitting diode units for traffic and pedestrian
signals within County Highway Safety Services Area No. 9; approve transfer
of funds; and direct Public Works to return $22,000 in rebate incentives to
the Structures and Improvement fund, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works
48. Accept low bid of Johnson and Company in the amount of $128,223 for the
Vista Del Mar Drive and Eureka Canyon Roads Storm Damage Project;
authorize the award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works
to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
49. Adopt resolution setting Tuesday, April 14, 1998, as the date and time for a
public hearing on County Service Area No. 5, Sand Dollar Beach rates;
approve notice of hearing on proposed 1998/99 property related charge for
County Service Area No. 5; adopt resolution setting Tuesday, June 2, 1998
for a public hearing on County Service Area No. 5 service charge report; and
take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
50. Direct the Planning Department to return with a status report on the
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program on or before April 28, 1998, as
recommended by the Planning Director
51. Approve proposal to phase a Subdivision and record multiple final maps, for
the Graham Hill Estates Subdivision, Tract 1339, as recommended by the
Planning Director
52. Defer report on County Code regulations regarding congregate care and other
elderly care facilities to March 17, 1998, as recommended by the Planning
Director
53. Direct the Personnel Department to delete the currently vacant position of
Parks Maintenance Supervisor from the Parks Department and add the
position of Building Maintenance Worker III, as recommended by the
Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
54. Accept the Ben Lomond Promenade Project as complete; approve final cost
of the project in the amount of $149,229; and authorize the Clerk of the
Board to file the Notice of Completion, as recommended by the Director of
Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
55. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorize an additional $250,000 for the First
Time Home Buyer Program, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency
Administrator
EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
56. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME
DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
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*****
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.
57. Consider at-large reappointment of Ann Butler to the Assessment Appeals
Board, for a term to expire September 1, 2000
a. Letter of Supervisor Beautz of January 28, 1998, with attachment
58. Presentation to Department Coordinators for Second Harvest Food Drive
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of February 18, 1998
59. 10:00 A.M Scheduled Item
Presentation of Employee Recognition Awards for 1997
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of February 18, 1998
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 1:30 P.M. or thereafter
60. Public hearing to consider the recommendations of the Timber Technical
Advisory Committee and the extension of Ordinances 4473 and 4476
establishing interim zoning regulations
a. Letter of the Planning Director of February 6, 1998
b. Proposed ordinance
c. Ordinance Nos. 4473 and 4476
d. Proposed Forest Practice Rules Changes
e. Correspondence
*Note 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).
NOTE: 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.
ATTENTION: You can view the Board of Supervisors current agenda and
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