****** SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
GOVERNMENTAL CENTER BUILDING
701 OCEAN STREET, ROOM 525, SANTA CRUZ, CA.
March 17, 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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http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us ******CONSENT AGENDA******
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller
7. Approve minutes of March 3, 1998, as submitted by the Clerk of the Board
8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period
of March 9, 1998 through March 13, 1998 and approved upon adoption of
the 1997/98 continuing agreements list to comply with Section 300 of the
County' Procedures Manual, Title 1, as recommended by the Clerk of the
Board
9. Authorize the Probation Department to participate in the COPS MORE 96
grant program awarded to the City of Watsonville and take related actions, as
recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
10. Deny claim of Matisse Zapata, by Cynthia Zapata, No. 798-088, and refer to
County Counsel
11. Deny claim of Catherine Keach, No. 798-089 and refer to County Counsel
12. Deny claim of Jonathan Peter Yankish No. 798-090 and refer to County
Counsel
13. Deny claim of Debra Ann Scott No. 798-097 and refer to County Counsel
14. Deny application to file a late claim on behalf of Carol Sargent No. 798-108
and refer to County Counsel
15. Adopt resolution opposing H.R. 1534 and SB 1256 that would decrease local
authority over land use matters, as recommended by County Counsel
16. Accept and file Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the County of
Santa Cruz and the Single Audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, as
recommended by the Auditor-Controller
17. Authorize purchase of various radio maintenance and repair equipment in the
amount of $3,211 for use by the Technical Services Division of the General
Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18. Accept status report on the Loma Prieta replacement fire station project and
direct General Services to return with a further report on or before May 19,
1998, as recommended by the Director of General Services
19. Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 2.92 of the Santa Cruz County Code
relating to the duties of the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission
(approved in concept March 17, 1998, Item No. 55)
20. Accept and file status report on the proposed Mount Madonna Park
Expansion/County Boundary Adjustment, as recommended by the County
Administrative Officer
21. Approve appointment of Nancy Carr-Gordon to the Domestic Violence
Commission, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
22. Cancel the afternoon session of the October 27, 1998, meeting of the Board
of Supervisors and direct the General Services Department to make the Board
Chambers available in the afternoon of October 27, 1998, and the full day of
October 28, 1998, to accommodate a meeting of the California
Transportation Commission, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
23. Adopt resolution supporting the passage of AB 2029, which would amend
State law to give discretion to District Attorneys to charge those who furnish
alcoholic beverages to minors with either a misdemeanor or a felony crime,
depending on the circumstances, and take related actions, as recommended
by Supervisor Almquist
24. Adopt resolution authorizing the closure of Highway 9 in Felton between
North Big Trees Road in Henry Cowell Park and the intersection of Highway
9 and Graham Hill Road, from 11:00 a.m. to noon on May 23, 1998, for the
purpose of conducting the "Felton Remembers Parade," as recommended by
Supervisor Almquist
25. Accept and file report on meeting schedules of County commissions, as
recommended by the County Administrative Officer
26. Approve agreement and contract attachment with the California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection for fire protection services and take related
actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
27. Accept award of grant funding for a traffic safety program from the Santa Cruz
Regional Transportation Commission in the amount of $14,500 for fiscal year
1997/98 and $50,000 for fiscal year 1998/99, as recommended by the Health
Services Agency Administrator
28. Approve transportation services agreement in an amount not-to-exceed
$1,000 with Courtesy Cab of Watsonville, as recommended by the Health
Services Agency Administrator
29. Adopt resolution approving an amendment to the State agreement for the
Tobacco Education Program and revised comprehensive tobacco education
plan; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue of
$34,880; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
30. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $5,906
into the General Services Fleet budget, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Administrator
31. Approve the addition of 1.0 full-time equivalent Senior Staff Development
Trainer position and deletion of 1.0 full-time equivalent Eligibility Worker II
position with the Human Resources Agency; and direct the Personnel
Department to classify this position, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Administrator
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
32. Accept and file report on Highland Way earthquake and storm damage
appeals and direct Public Works to provide a further report on or before June
16, 1998, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
33. Authorize the installation of a street light on Live Oak Avenue, County
Service Area No. 9, Zone A, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related
actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
34. Approve 1997 Live Oak Parking Program Report and Recommendations;
direct the Public Works Department to initiate the 1998 Live Oak Parking
Program; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
35. Adopt resolution authorizing the placement of three road bumps on
Anchorage Avenue, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
36. Accept low bid of James A. Savattone Construction in the amount of
$652,356.20 for the Teilh Drive Bridge Replacement Project; approve the
transfer of funds in the 1997/98 Road Program from Seismic Retrofit Program
to the Teilh Drive Bridge Replacement in the amount of $60,000; and
authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended
by the Director of Public Works
37. Adopt the Santa Cruz County Bicycle Plan (on file with Clerk) and certify that
it complies with State law and Regional Transportation Plans and direct the
Public Works Department to submit the 1998 Santa Cruz County Bicycle Plan
to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission for adoption
and certification, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
38. Accept and approve engineer's report for County Service Area No. 30,
Glenwood Acres, No. 33, Redwood Drive, No. 35, Country Estates and No.
44, Sunbeam Woods; adopt resolutions of intention to authorize and levy an
assessment for road maintenance and operation; set Tuesday, May 5, 1998 for
a public hearing; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director
of Public Works
39. Accept site improvements and adopt resolution accepting Santa Fe Court and
Parcel "A" into the County Maintained System; and direct the Clerk of the
Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
40. Accept improvements and approve the final cost for the Murphy Road Low
Water Crossing; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS (continued)
41. Authorize use of savings by the Department of Public Works from purchase
of a Mobile Street Sweeper for purchase of new four-wheel drive vehicle for
road engineering; and approve transfer of funds in the amount of $4,000, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
42. Authorize the installation of street lights on Behler Avenue, County Service
Area No. 9, Zone A, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions,
as recommended by the Director of Public Works
43. Approve agreement between the State of California and County of Santa Cruz
for the Wilder Ranch Bike Path Project; adopt resolution authorizing the
Chairperson to sign the agreement; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take
related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
44. Accept and file report regarding waiver of Significant Tree Removal Permit
fees and adopt resolution amending the Unified Fee Schedule related to a
Temporary Waiver of Tree Removal Permit Fees, as recommended by the
Planning Director and the Public Works Director
45. Accept and file report on County Code regulations regarding Congregate Care
and other Elderly Care Facilities and take related actions, as recommended by
the Planning Director
46. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, accept and file report
on Water Supply Planning Process discussed at the Santa Margarita
Groundwater Basin Advisory Committee, and take related actions, as
recommended by the Planning Director
47. Approve revisions to the extra help and permanent staffing configuration with
the Parks Department; and take related actions, as recommended by the
Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
48. Accept and file report on the cost saving strategies considered by the Arts
Commission and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of
Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
49. Approve statement of purpose and authorize the County Parks Director to
submit the statement of purpose to the California Exposition and State Fair, as
recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
50. Approve Letter of Understanding between Michael Rosenberg and the
County, for voluntary design services associated with the development of a
park located at 1230 Harper Street in the Live Oak Area; and authorize the
Director of Parks to sign the Letter of Understanding on behalf of the County,
as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
51. Adopt resolution of intention to lease real property at Pinto Lake County
Park; direct the Parks Department to conduct the competitive bid process;
and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open
Space and Cultural Services
EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
52. 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
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Case Name/No.: Kraus v. Trinity Management Services, Incorporated
(California Supreme Court Case No. S064870)
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*****
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.
53. Presentation recognizing storm assistance efforts
54. Consider at-large appointment of Kevin Larkin to the Hazardous Materials
Advisory Commission as a representative of agriculture, for a term to expire
April 1, 1999
a. Letter of Supervisor Belgard of February 26, 1998
b. Application and Statement of Qualifications
55. Consider appointment of Vilma Guerrero as the County's at-large
representative to the Community Action Board, for a term to expire April 1,
1999
a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of March 3, 1998
b. Application and Statement of Qualifications
56. Public hearing to consider a proposed issuance by the California Statewide
Communities Development Authority of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
to finance the acquisition, construction and development of an approximately
80 unit assisted living, multifamily rental housing project located at 7436
Soquel Drive in Aptos, California, known as Aegis at Aptos
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Proposed resolution
c. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of February 16, 1998
57. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
Bid opening regarding Sand Dollar Beach Stairway Replacement Project,
County Service Area No. 5
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of February 11, 1998
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 1:30 P.M. or thereafter
58. Consider Departmental Workshop presentation by the Human Resources
Agency
a. Letter of the Human Resources Agency Administrator of March 16, 1998
*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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