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Santa Cruz County

Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building

701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA

JUNE 15, 1999


9:00 Roll Call

Consent Agenda

Oral Communications

12:00

1:30

Lunch

Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items

10:00 Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items 3:15 Recess
10:30

10:45

Recess

Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items

The Board will adjourn after the completion of all scheduled items.


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 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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******CONSENT AGENDA******

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Delete item

8. Delete item

9. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $180,000, as recommended by the Information Services Director

10. Accept and file parking management report and direct the General Services Department to coordinate with the Elections Department and the Superior Court to implement proposed parking management programs, as recommended by the Director of General Services

11. Adopt resolution authorizing the Sheriff to continue with the grant application process and to sign the preliminary grant agreement and attachments as required by the State Office of Criminal Justice Planning for the Suppression of Drug Abuse in Schools Program Grant, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

12. Approve transfer of appropriations regarding State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services funds to meet anticipated expenditures, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

13. Accept and file report on the continuation of services provided by BASTA Program and development of other Juvenile Justice Programs, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

14. Deny claim of Steven Argue No. 899-137 and refer to County Counsel

15. Deny claim of Kathleen Goldsmith and Scott Goldsmith No. 899-147 and refer to County Counsel

16. Accept and file report on CNG Refueling Facility, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for planting and irrigation at the Polo Grounds County Park; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set bid opening for Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)

18. Adopt resolutions accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue to support the purchase of various computer equipment, as recommended by the District Attorney

19. Accept and file Auditor-Controller's Office Quarterly Financial Update for the third fiscal quarter 1998/99, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

20. Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $698.26 for an employee in the Family Support Division, as recommended by the District Attorney

21. Adopt resolution extending the Committee for Economic Vitality through December 31, 1999, and reappoint its members to terms expiring on that date, and direct the County Administrative Office to return on or before December 14, 1999 with related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

22. Approve recommendations to authorize the Personnel Director to enter into various agreements for insurance coverage, subject to approval of the various insurance budgets, as recommended by the Personnel Director

23. Approve transfer of salary and benefit appropriations within the Probation Department, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

24. Accept and file supplemental recommendations for the 1999/2000 proposed budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (materials available Monday, June 14, 1999)

25. Defer to June 16, 1999 budget hearings, the presentation on the award of sale of 1999/2000 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

26. Accept and file report on activities of the Disproportionate Minority Confinement Task Force, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

27. Adopt ordinance repealing Chapter 2.50 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Ambulance Contract Compliance Commission (approved in concept June 8, 1999, Item No. 86)

28. Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 2.33 to the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the hiring of local residents on County Public Works Projects (approved in concept June 8, 1999, Item No. 82)

GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)

29. Approve appointment of Sue Gilchrist as Santa Cruz County's representative on the Regional Task Force on Reducing Homelessness, as recommended by Chairperson Almquist

30. Approve appointment of Janet Doten to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

31. Accept nomination of Michael Weatherford as an at-large appointee to the Santa Cruz-Monterey Managed Medical Care Commission, as a hospital representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, with final appointment to be made June 22, 1999, as recommended by Supervisor Symons

32. Approve appointment of Dennis Osmer to the Energy Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

33. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenues in the amount of $55,000 from the schools, cities and special districts for the costs incurred while conducting their elections, as recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

34. Direct the Health Services Agency to complete contract negotiations with Palomares Group Homes for a 12-bed Dual Diagnosis day treatment program effective July 1, 1999 and report back on August 3, 1999 to retroactively approve the final contract, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

35. Approve agreement with Mid-Peninsula Housing Management Corporation in the amount of $3,500 for housing for disabled clients and report back on September 21, 1999 on related issues, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

36. Accept and file report concerning the Emergency Medical Services Plan, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

37. Accept and file report on Santa Cruz County Health Options implementation of a Member Advocate Program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator







38. Approve three-year revenue agreements with Janus of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center - ALTO Counseling Center, and Triad Community Services for first and multiple offender drinking driver program services; approve three-year revenue agreement with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center - ALTO for Deferred Judgment Drug program services; and approve revision to the Deferred Judgement Drug program certification standards to extend the enrollment grace period from 21 to 30 days, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

39. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from additional septage disposal charges, and approve increasing the amount of funds available to pay the City of Santa Cruz for septage disposal to $267,670, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

40. Authorize payment to the City of Santa Cruz in the amount of $6,000 as reimbursement for their previous contribution to the purchase of an ion chromatograph pursuant to a prior agreement dated March 12, 1991, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

41. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $7,239; approve contract amendment to increase the Youth Resources Bank contract by $1,500 to administer payments for the Family Group Conferencing program during the remainder of fiscal year 1998/99; approve agreement with the Youth Resources Bank in the amount of $6,000 to administer payments for the Family Group Conferencing Program in Fiscal Year 1999/2000; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

42. Direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to report back on June 22, 1999 with a proposed amendment to renew the In-Home Supportive Services contract with Addus HealthCare, Incorporated, for the period of July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000; direct the Clerk of the Board to schedule public hearing on the proposed IHSS contract amendment for the morning agenda of June 22, 1999; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

43. Approve lease agreement between the County of Santa Cruz and Pacific Coast Development for lease of 10,672 square feet of office space contiguous to 12 and 18 West Beach Street, Watsonville; authorize the Human Resources Agency to sign the agreement; and direct the Human Resources Agency to work with the lessor in the completion of construction for a targeted occupancy date of December 1, 1999, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

44. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Redwood Drive Slide Repair Project, County Service Area No. 33; set bid opening for Tuesday, August 3, 1999 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45. Adopt resolution determining that certain parcels of land owned by the County are not needed for public purposes, and direct the Real Property Division to negotiate and sign leases, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46. Accept status report on the 1998 State Transportation Improvement Program Augmentation Funding Project Applications, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47. Authorize emergency work on Highland Way in an amount not to exceed $237,800 pursuant to the emergency contracting provisions of the Public Contracts Code; adopt resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to order any action necessary to complete the work; and authorize the Director of Public Works to enter into an independent contractor's agreement with Granite Construction in a not-to-exceed amount of $237,800 for the slide removal and opening of Highland Way, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48. Approve amendment to agreements for motor oil recycling and public awareness services with the City of Watsonville for a not-to-exceed amount of $19,800, and with the Santa Cruz Port District for a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the amendments, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49. Approve final Slurry Seal List for 1999/2000 fiscal year's budget, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Pineridge, County Service Area No. 24 Road Repair Project; set bid opening for Tuesday, August 3, 1999; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, adopt resolution accepting the right-of-way for the portion of Marine View Avenue as part of the Davenport Oldtown Sewer Reconstruction Project, as recommended by the District Engineer

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

52. Accept improvements and approve final cost for Kings Creek Road Storm Damage Repair; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53. Ratify the emergency contract with Reber Construction in the amount of $16,615 for emergency culvert and road repair on Soquel Drive, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

54. Accept improvement and approve the final cost for the Soquel/San Jose Road Storm Damage Repair Project; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55. Accept improvement and approve final cost for the San Lorenzo River at Spring Creek Streambank Protection, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

56. Approve purchase of an air compressor using $2,000 savings from the purchase of the Fuel Storage Monitoring Systems, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

57. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve plans and specifications for the Davenport Oldtown Sewer Reconstruction Project and authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for August 3, 1999 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

58. Adopt Emergency Watershed Protection Program local match policy and approve the standard at-cost agreement regarding provision of the Emergency Watershed Protection Program local share, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59. Accept and file report on efforts with neighboring counties to address Pajaro River flood control, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

60. ITEM DELETED

61. Accept and file progress report on Water Resources Management and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director and the Health Services Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS (continued)

62. Defer progress report on Soquel Creek Water District issues until September 21, 1999, as recommended by the Planning Director

63. Approve agreement with Harding Lawson Associates in the amount of $152,245 to prepare an Environmental Impact Report Habitat Conservation Plan and related documents for the Pajaro River Management Plan and two related projects, Pajaro River Streambank Assessment and flood control maintenance on Salsipuedes and Corralitos Creek as proposed by the Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7); and authorize the Planning Director to sign the agreement and any subsequent amendments necessary to complete the EIR and related studies, as recommended by the Planning Director

64. Schedule public hearing for August 10, 1999 for the afternoon agenda beginning at 1:30 p.m. to consider Application No. 98-0804, a proposal to rezone APN: 089-091-22 from the Special Use zone district to the Timber Production (TP) zone district. Requires a rezoning. The property is located on the southwest side of Harmon Gulch Road (875 Harmon Gulch Road) about one mile from the intersection of Harmon Gulch and Bear Creek Roads, as recommended by the Planning Director

65. Accept final report on the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, as recommended by the Planning Director

66. Approve lease agreements for relocation of the Sheriff's San Lorenzo Valley Service Center and the Planning Department's Felton Permit Center; authorize the Sheriff and Planning Director to sign their respective lease documents; and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

67. Authorize the Parks Director to enter into a contract with Reed Cripe for the fabrication, installation and staffing for the Santa Cruz County's 1999 California State Fair display; approve the 1999 Santa Cruz County State Fair Statement of Purpose; approve the submittal of an official entry form for the State Fair; and direct the Parks Department to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

68. Accept the Ball Diamonds Fencing Project at the Polo Grounds Park Project as completed; approve final cost of the project; authorize the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Completion; and direct the Parks Director to release the retention check to the contractor on specified conditions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS (continued)

69. Accept and file report on the landscaping of the Polo Grounds County Park, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

70. Approve recommendations to provide for the replacement of the 26th Avenue Stairway Project, direct Public Works, the Auditor-Controller and Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

71. Adopt resolutions establishing benefit assessment/service charges and setting a public hearing for the morning agenda of August 3, 1999, on the proposed benefit assessment/service charges and the proposed 1999/2000 Assessment Service Charge Reports for County Service Area No. 9E, Streetscape Maintenance; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY



72. 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.: People v. Lopez, Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. 59-08674

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Initiation of litigation to be 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 to be considered pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency negotiator: Personnel Director

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

*****REGULAR AGENDA*****

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

73. Consider at-large appointment of Kathleen Johnson to the Long Term Care Interagency Commission (in the category of persons with a demonstrated interest in nursing home care), for a term to expire April 1, 2000

a. Letter of Supervisor Symons of May 27, 1999

b. Application and Statement of Qualifications



74. Study session to consider the proposed 1999/00 Capital Improvement Program

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of June 15, 1999, with attachment



75. Continued consideration of a recommendation to accept site improvements for Pacific Pointe, Tract 1400; adopt resolution accepting Samuel Place (Parcel B), Parcel "A" and Parcel "C" into the County Maintained Road System; consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 9.28 of the County Code relating to one-way designation and stop signs; and take related actions (continued from June 8, 1999, Item No. 85)

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 26, 1999

b. Proposed resolution

c. Proposed ordinance

d. Map of the area

76. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Morrell Road and Old Santa Cruz Highway Storm Damage Repair

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 7, 1999

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

77. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Casillas Gravity Sewer Main Reconstruction

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 6, 1999



78. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding reroofing at 1070 Emeline Avenue

a. Letter of the General Services Director of April 27, 1999



79. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding 26th Avenue Beach Access Stairway Replacement Project

a. Letter of the General Services Director of May 4, 1999



80. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Jose Avenue Park Development

a. Letter of the General Services Director of May 10, 1999





SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 1:30 P.M. or thereafter

81. Public hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission on a proposal to demolish two commercial buildings and 11 residential units and replace with a 76 unit affordable multiple dwelling group, to include a community center/laundry room, playground and soccer field. Requires a Residential Development Permit, a Grading Permit, approval of a Parking Program, a Density Bonus and a Development Concession to reduce the required 20' front yard setback to approximately 14' and an exception to the County Design Criteria per State Law 65915 and Section 13.10.393 and 17.10.030 of the County Code. The project is located on the northeast side of Freedom Boulevard (1934-1944 Freedom Boulevard). At the north terminus of Stewart and Quinn Avenues; Owner and Applicant: Vista Verde Housing Association; Application No. 97-0857; APN: 048-051-09

a. Letter of the Planning Director of June 8, 1999

b. Findings

c. Negative Declaration

d. Revised Conditions of Approval

e. Vista Verde Management/Parking Plan

f. Planning Commission Minutes and Staff Report

g. Project Plans



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.

ADDENDUM: 73.1 Consider progress report on ongoing activities to mitigate overdraft in the Pajaro Valley and draft ordinance declaring groundwater emergency in the Pajaro Valley, and take related actions

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