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APRIL 25, 2000
Consent Agenda
Oral Communications 1:30 Scheduled and Regular
Departmental Items 10:45 Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance ************** TRANSLATION SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION **************
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******CONSENT AGENDA******
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller
7. Approve minutes of April 4, 2000 and April 11, 2000, as recommended by the Clerk of the
Board
8. Item deleted
9. Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to Stop
Intersections on Byer Court at Byer Road (approved in concept April 11, 2000, Item No. 55)
10. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amounts of
$184,000 and $734,000 of federal T.A.N.F. funds; approve plans and specifications (on file with
Clerk) for the 1000 Emeline Renovation project; direct the General Services Department to
advertise for bids; set bid opening for Tuesday, May 23, 2000; and take related actions, as
recommended by the Director of General Services
11. Approve independent services contract with Triaxial Data Systems in the amount of $10,725
to provide enhancements to the Assessor's intranet site; authorize the Assessor to sign the
contract; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating revenue from AB 818 tax
administration loan funds, as recommended by the Assessor
12. Adopt resolution authorizing the annual sale of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in the
amount of $35 million for Fiscal Year 2000-2001, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
13. Accept and file report on Care of Court Wards budget, and take related actions, as
recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
14. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $38,304
in Job Creation Investment Funds; approve an independent services contract with Action Pajaro
Valley in the amount of $20,000 and an independent services contract with the Central Coast
Small Business Development Center in the amount of $18,304; and authorize the County
Administrative Officer to take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative
Officer
GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)
15. Defer report on financial transactions related to federal Economic Development
Administration grant funds until June 27, 2000, as recommended by the County Administrative
Officer
16. Adopt resolution authorizing the County Elections Official to conduct the June 6, 2000
special mail ballot election on behalf of the Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District,
as recommended by the County Clerk
17. Reject claim of Ralph Boggs, No. 900-091E and refer to County Counsel
18. Reject claim of Josh Park, No. 900-091F and refer to County Counsel
19. Reject claim of Christina Adams for Seattle Adams (a minor), No. 900-116 and refer to
County Counsel
20. Reject claim of Christopher A. Kolanda, No. 900-117 and refer to County Counsel
21. Reject claim of David and Sharon Allshouse, No. 900-118 and refer to County Counsel
22. Award contract to Bogner Sheet Metal in the amount of $18,658 for the Replacement of the
HVAC System-Water Street Holding Cells; authorize the General Services Director to notify the
contractor and sign the contract agreements and associated documents on behalf of the Board;
authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders up to the amount of $1,866
in addition to the contract amount; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of
General Services
23. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $63,291 for payment of a portion of contract costs
for a county wide fire training plan, as recommended by the Director of General Services
24. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $400,000 from the Workers' Compensation Fund
reserves, as recommended by the Personnel Director
25. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report (on file with Clerk) for the
period ending February 29, 2000, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
26. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report (on file with Clerk) for the
period ending March 31, 2000, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)
27. Accept report on the transition of leadership in the County Counsel's Office and approve
employment services contract with Dwight Herr to provide contract legal services from May 1,
2000 through June 14, 2000, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
28. Accept and file the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) annual report and take related
actions, as recommended by the Personnel Director
29. Adopt resolution electing exemption from Congestion Management Program statutes, as
recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
30. Accept nomination of Norman D. Ploss as an at-large appointee to the Integrated Waste
Management Local Task Force, for a term to expire January 12, 2001, with final appointment to
be made May 2, 2000, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
31. Direct the Chair to communicate with the Chair of the San Benito County Board of
Supervisors and express the Board's willingness to cooperate with other governmental agencies
in responding to the proposed Coyote Valley Research Park Project in the City of San Jose, and
further direct the County Administrative Officer and Planning Director to work with the staffs of
other governmental agencies in this region to develop a strategy for responding to the proposed
project, and report back to the Board with their findings and recommendations on or before June
27, 2000, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
32. Approve transfer of funds within the Health Services Agency budget in the amount of
$50,000 to cover the cost of air conditioning modification and electrical upgrades for the 1080
Emeline basement HVAC installation, as recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator
33. Approve agreement for services as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program medical
consultant and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign agreement, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
34. Authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to apply for funding in the amount of
$80,467 for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) program; authorize the
Health Services Agency Administrator to negotiate and sign the 2000/01 HIV Consortium
agreements; and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator
35. Defer the Human Resources Agency's report on recommendations for the In Home Support
Services (IHSS) contract award or awards to May 23, 2000, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Administrator
36. Approve addition of 1.0 full-time equivalent Social Worker II position in the Human
Resources Agency/Public Guardian's Office; approve purchase of fixed assets in the amount of
$2,000; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency
Administrator
37. Approve contract amendment to provide $22,434 for construction related to fire code
regulations at 12/16 West Beach in Watsonville; approve contract amendment to provide
$32,630 for remodeling to accommodate expansion of 18 West Beach building entrance area;
and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
38. Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the subdivision agreement for Tract 1288,
Gera Estates, APN: 51-381-15; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works
39. Defer report back on recommendations regarding parking lot resurfacing requirements until
May 23, 2000, as recommended by the Planning Director
40. Approve, in concept, minor General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan amendments
relating to Geologic Hazards and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
41. Accept and file report on Live Oak Specific Planning and take related actions, as
recommended by the Planning Director
42. Approve contract for $10,000 with Bay Area Economics to conduct a Castro Adobe Re-use
Feasability Study, as recommended by the Planning Director
43. Defer final action on amendments to County Code Section 8.45 concerning tenant relocation
assistance until June 6, 2000, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer and the
Planning Director
44. Decline the acquisition of Assessor Parcel Nos. 027-051-24 and -25 in the Live Oak Planning
area into the County Park System; and permit the applicant to proceed with the subdivision
request on Application No. 99-0538, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and
Cultural Services (continued from April 4, 2000, Item No. 57)
45. Approve independent contractor agreements with Rick's News for purchase of recycling
collection equipment for a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000, and with Goodwill Industries of
Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo Counties, Inc. for a computer reuse demonstration
project for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,740; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign
the agreements on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46. Approve independent contractor agreements with Ecology Action of Santa Cruz for oil
recycling program enhancements in the amount of $550,515, and with Ross-Campbell Inc., for
public awareness services in the amount of $36,370, and authorize the Director of Public Works
to sign, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
47. Approve final map of Tract 1413 Grey Seal Manor; authorize the Director of Public Works to
sign the Subdivision Agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
48. Approve road closures and permit for the Cinco de Mayo parade in Davenport and take
related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
49. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT, accept the improvements and approve the final cost for the Freedom Submersible
Pump Station Retrofit - Phase I, and take related actions, as recommended by the District
Engineer
50. Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the subdivision agreement for Tanner Court,
as recommended by the Director of Public Works
51. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $7,000 within CSA 9C budget for a bucket lift
truck, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
52. Accept proposal in the amount of $9,130 from Bowman and Williams for the Via Palo Alto
Stairway project, Aptos Seascape, County Service Area No. 3; approve contract; and authorize
the Director of Public Works to sign agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
53. Approve road closure for the Boulder Creek Parade; adopt resolution requesting that the
California Department of Transportation allow the parade to be held, and direct Public Works to
issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54. Approve various recommendations related to Amesti Road Landslide Emergency Protection
Measures, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
55. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for the
Anna Jean Cummings Park project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids,
and set bid opening for Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of
General Services
56. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve the Request for Qualifications for design services for
the Twin Lakes Beachfront project, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency
Administrator
EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
57. 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency negotiator: William Avery and Gerald Dunbar
All Employee Organizations
REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on
any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session
ADDENDA TO CONSENT AGENDA:
57.1 Adopt resolution accepting the offers of dedication in order to be eligible to receive a grant
for construction along East Cliff Drive; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions,
as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
*****REGULAR AGENDA*****
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.
58. Consider at-large appointment of Donald Curtis Hopper to the Children's Commission, in the
category of under age 18, for a term to expire April 1, 2003
a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of April 3, 2000
b. Application and Statement of Qualifications
59. Consider at-large appointment of Anita Henri to the Domestic Violence Commission, in the
category of survivor of domestic violence
a. Letter of Supervisor Beautz of April 7, 2000
b. Application and Statement of Qualifications
60. 9:15 A.M. Scheduled Item
The Board of Supervisors will recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County of
Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 5, to convene and carry out its
regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on table at the back of the Chambers)
61. Consider report on implementation activities of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Inter-Agency Task Force and presentation of the Wayfinding and Interpretation Conceptual
Design for the Sanctuary Scenic Trail
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of April 17, 2000
b. Conceptual Design (on file with Clerk)
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.
62. Consider report on the Planning Commission's concerns regarding the Timber Production
Zone District and Related Topics
a. Letter of the Planning Director of April 13, 2000
b. Letter of Renee Shepherd, Chair, Planning Commission of August 17, 2000
c. Government Code Section 51113, County Code Section 13.10.375(c) and Goverment Code
Section 5113.5
d. 1979 County Code Section 13.104.280 et seq, TPZ Timberland Preserve Zone
e. TP Zone Uses Chart, County Code Section 13.10.372(b)
f. List of Required Information - Timber Management Plans
g. Preliminary Zoning Review for Residential Projects
63. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
Bid opening regarding Carpet Replacements for the Courts 1, 2 and 5
a. Letter of the Director of General Services of March 22, 2000
ADDENDA TO REGULAR AGENDA:
64. Consideration of proposed amendments to the Housing Element of the Santa Cruz County
General Plan
a. Letter of the Planning Director dated April 13, 2000
b. Comparison of Housing Build-Out Estimates and Comparison of Current and Proposed
Housing Policies
c. Affordable Housing Memorandum of Understanding
d. Housing Activities and Accomplishments Report
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9:00
Roll Call
12:00
Lunch
10:00
Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
3:15
Recess
10:30
Recess
The Board will adjourn after
the completion of all
scheduled items.
1.
Roll Call
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 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 te 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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