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Governmental Center Building
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June 27, 2000
Consent Agenda
Oral Communications 1:30 Scheduled and Regular
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******CONSENT AGENDA******
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller
7. Approve minutes of June 13, 2000, as requested by the Clerk of the Board
8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of June 19,
2000 through June 23, 2000 and approved upon adoption of the 1999/00 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. Reject claim of Lino Alberto Montes, No 900-142 and refer to County Counsel
10. Reject claim of Kathleen Waidhofer, Douglas Waidhofer and John Grinder, No. 900-143 and
refer to County Counsel
11. Reject claim of Maria Ester Amarilla, No. 900-144 and refer to County Counsel
12. Reject claim of Charles Bruscino, No. 900-151 and refer to County Counsel
13. Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $1,342.94, as recommended by the Chief
Probation Officer
14. Accept project at 259 Water Street as complete; approve the final cost in the amount of
$55,982; authorize the Clerk of the Board to file Notice of Completion; and take related actions,
as recommended by the Director of General Services
15. Approve the purchase and installation of an Air Conditioning unit for Telecommunications in
the amount of $5,097, as recommended by the Information Services Director
16. Authorize the Personnel Director to sign the amendment to the agreement for workers'
compensation claims administration service with Claims Management, Incorporated for the
2000-01 fiscal year, as recommended by the Personnel Director
17. Approve annual renewals of various insurance policies for the 2000-01 policy year, as
recommended by the Personnel Director
18. Approve amendments to real property leases for the Probation Department, as recommended
by the Chief Probation Officer
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
19. Accept and file Special Audit Report on the District Attorney Family Support Trust Fund for
the fiscal years 1993-94 through 1998-99 and request the District Attorney to implement the
recommendations, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
20. Adopt resolution approving an Alternative Credit Facility for California Health Facilities
Financing Authority (CHFFA) 1986 Series B Revenue Bonds Lease Number 3, 4, 7, 10 and 11
and authorizing and directing the execution of Supplemental Lease Agreement for CHFFA Lease
Numbers 3, 4, 7, 10 and 11 and establishing the County's maximum responsibility at $15,000
with respect CHFFA expenses for Bond Counsel and Consultants in relation to the substitution
of credit facilities and approve a transfer of funds in the amount of $61,807.37 from the General
Fund Contingency to the Debt Service Budget to finance Santa Cruz County's proportionate
share of two years of pre-paid bond insurance costs and a one time fee associated with amending
the Investment Agreement for Series B Reserve Fund, as recommended by the County
Administrative Officer (materials available Friday, June 23, 2000)
21. Award contract to Louis and Riparetti in the amount of $15,059 for the 1110 Emeline Roof
project; authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the contract
agreements on behalf of the County; and authorize the Director of General Services to approve
contract change orders and appropriate $1,505 in addition to the contract, and take related
actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
22. Approve appointment of Dan Whatley as the representative of the City of Santa Cruz on the
Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended
by Chair Wormhoudt
23. Approve appointment of Susana Sotelo to the Children and Families Commission for a term
to expire April 1, 2001, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
24. Accept and file 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 Administrator
25. Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $655.20 and $1,462.69 for two employees in
the Health Services Agency and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services
Agency Administrator
26. Approve agreement with Management Action Program for up to $50,000 for an
organizational review of Environmental Health Services and authorize the Health Services
Agency Administrator to sign agreement, as recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator
27. Approve contracts for welfare-to-work transportation with the Santa Cruz Area
Transportation Management Association and Community Action Board in the amount of $50,000
each, and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contracts on behalf
of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
28. Approve Independent Contractor Agreements with selected services providers for services to
seniors through Adult Protective Services and the Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program and
authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign these agreements, contingent upon
Board approval of the Human Resources Agency fiscal year 2000/2001 budget; and approve
Amendments to Independent Contractor Agreements with Lifespan Incorporated and Becket and
Company Incorporated regarding consulting services to the Public Guardian's Office and
authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign these amendments, contingent
upon Board approval of the Human Resources Agency fiscal year 2000/2001 budget, as
recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
29. Approve the transfer of $20,000 within the public assistance Categorical Aide 392200
budget, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
30. Accept and file report on the progress of the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory
Committee and direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to return to the Board on
September 26, 2000 with a status report on the activities of the In-Home Supportive Services
Advisory Committee, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency
31. Approve agreements with the Parents Center totaling $288,785 for child abuse prevention
and treatment services and for $90,000 for in-home instruction in parenting skills to prevent child
abuse, neglect, and approve agreements with the Youth Resources Bank for $70,000 for
individualized tutoring and special services to youth aging out of foster care and for $6,000 for
the Family Group Conferencing Program, and authorize the Human Resources Agency
Administrator to sign these agreements, contingent upon Board approval of the Human
Resources Agency fiscal year 2000/01 budget, as recommended by the Human Resources
Agency Administrator
32. Adopt resolution designating the Human Resources Agency as the grant recipient and the
administrative designee for the implementation of the Workforce Investment Act and direct the
Human Resources Agency Administrator to return with a report regarding the Strategic Plan
Supplementary Information to be submitted to the State of California on or before August 22,
2000, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
33. Approve agreements with Denise Duffy Associates and HPH Properties, LP, in the amount of
$17,956 for the preparation of an Expanded Initial Study for the Santa Cruz Gardens subdivision
project; and authorize the Planning Director to sign the agreement and any subsequent
amendments necessary to complete the Initial Study, as recommended by the Planning Director
34. Approve a six month extension of agreement with Coast Counties Towing from July 1, 2000
to December 31, 2000 in the amount of $70,000 to provide towing and removal services for
abandoned vehicles under the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, as recommended by the
Planning Director
35. Approve agreements with the California Conservation Corps in the amount of up to $25,000
and with the Community Action Board in the amount of up to $25,000 to provide abatement
services for neglected properties including erosion control for properties within riparian corridors
and authorize the Planning Director to sign the agreements for the 2000-2001 fiscal year, as
recommended by the Planning Director
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
36. Approve expenditure of $14,768.74 from County Fish and Game Commission budget to fund
various projects, as recommended by the Planning Director
37. Approve contract for $10,000 with the Dill Design Group to conduct an update to the
County's Historic Inventory, as recommended by the Planning Director
38. Approve Request for Statement of Qualifications and Request for Proposal for solid waste
engineering and consulting services; and direct Public Works to proceed with the selection
process for Solid Waste Engineering and Consulting Services and return to the Board on or
before October 3, 2000, with a summary report on the process and a final contract with the
selected firm, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
39. Approve funding agreements for grant funded clean-up activities off Rodeo Gulch Road and
along the Pajaro River, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
40. Adopt resolution in support of the "Race Through the Redwoods" for August 20, 2000, at
8:30 a.m.; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
41. Adopt resolution in support of the original intent of Senate Bill 332 to broadly expand
California's beverage container recycling law and urge the Governor to take action to interpret
the law in this spirit; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended
by the Director of Public Works
42. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $7,196.00 for the Soquel Drive
Bridge/Aptos Overhead Seismic Retrofit Project; authorize the Chairperson to sign the change
order on behalf of the County and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
43. Approve Apportionment Agreement for Federal Apportionment Exchange Program
Accepting Exchange and State Match Revenue; adopt resolution authorizing execution of
agreement between the State of California and the County of Santa Cruz; authorize the
Chairperson to sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the
recommended by the Director of Public Works
44. Approve independent contractor agreement for County Service Area No. 13, Hutchinson
Road (5th District) with Bowman and Williams in the amount of $8,760.00, and authorize the
Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the
Director of Public Works
45. Adopt resolution to authorize the Department of Public Works to submit applications to the
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission for surplus Transportation
Development Act funds for the Wilder Ranch Bike Path Project and the Holohan Road Bike
Lane Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46. Approve contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $59,557.15 for inclusion of County
Service Area No. 13, Hutchinson Road; County Service Area No. 15, Huckleberry Road; County
Service Area No. 35, Country Estates; County Service Area No. 41, Loma Prieta; County Service
Area No. 37, Roberts Road and County Service Area No. 52, Upper Pleasant Valley in the
1999/2000 Slurry Seal Project; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the contract
change order; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
47. Approve agreement with Philip Transportation and Remediation, Incorporated to provide
transportation, recycling and disposal services for the County's Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Program in an amount not-to-exceed $175,000; authorize the Director of Public
Works to sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
48. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for the 2000/2001 Countywide Overlay
Program; set bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on August 1, 2000; and take related actions, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
49. Approve the Household Hazardous Waste Management Services agreement with the City of
Santa Cruz and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended
by the Director of Public Works
50. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $7,000 from
Environmental Impact Report/Development Project review fees for engineering services in the
Public Works Department, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
51. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost for Freedom Boulevard at Soquel Drive
Signalization Project; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
52. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost for Davenport Oldtown Sewer
Reconstruction Project; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
53. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $97,677.02 for the 1999/2000
Hazard Elimination and Safety Program Guard Rail Installation; authorize the Chairperson of the
Board to sign the Contract Change Order; and take related actions, as recommended by the
Director of Public Works
54. Accept the low bid of Cimarron Construction of Oakdale in the amount of $111,425 for the
Irwin Way Storm Damage Repair; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of
Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
55. Accept the low bid of Rehak Construction in the amount of $60,172.53 for the Office
Remodel for the Santa Cruz County Public Works Department; authorize the award of the
contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County,
as recommended by the Director of Public Works
56. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $42,400 from the City of
Santa Cruz Water Department for the 30th, 32nd and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain Sanitary Sewer
and Sidewalk Improvements project; approve agreement with the City of Santa Cruz Water
Department and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, and direct the
Clerk of the Board to take related actions; make findings that the improvements are of benefit to
the project area; accept the low bid of Reber Construction Company, Incorporated in the amount
of $1,472,506.42; authorize the award of the contract; and authorize the Director of Public
Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works (continued from June 20, 2000, Item No. 60.1)
57. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate and authorize calling for bids for the
Larkspur Street Bridge, Either Way Bridge and Irwin Way Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project over
the San Lorenzo River; set bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on August 1, 2000; and take related
actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
58. Approve increase to the contract for the Portola Drive and 41st Avenue Improvement Project
in the amount of $10,000, and make related findings, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
59. Accept the status report on the Amesti Road Area Landslide Dewatering Project and direct
Planning, Environmental Health and Public Works to report back on October 3, 2000 on the
progress, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
60. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve
Agency funds totaling $1,017,600 for the cost of the construction contract for the Department of
Public Works 30th, 32nd and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain, Sanitary Sewer and Sidewalk
Improvement Project; adopt resolution accepting $135,000 of unanticipated revenue and take
related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
61. 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.: County v. Camali Corporation et.al (CV133906);
Swenson v. County et.al (E199900G0744.00)
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
ADDENDA:
61.1 Approve agreement with Thomas Reid Associates in the amount of $56,939 to prepare an
Environmental Impact Report for the RMC Pacific Materials cement plant project in Davenport
and authorize the Planning Director to sign the agreement and any subsequent amendments
necessary to complete the Environmental Impact Report, as recommended by the Planning
Director
ADDENDA:
61.2 Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Santa Cruz County Code
Relating to Stop Intersections on Aldo Court, at Hilltop Road (approved in concept on June 20,
2000, Item No. 60)
*****REGULAR AGENDA*****
62. Presentation honoring Roy Holmberg, General Services Director
63. Presentation honoring John A. Fantham, Director of Public Works
64. Consider appointment of various persons as at-large appointees to the In-Home Supportive
Services Advisory Committee, in the categories indicated, for terms to expire March 21, 2002
a. Memorandum of Terry Dorsey, Assistant to the Board of Supervisors dated June 21, 2000
b. Letters of Supervisor Campos of June 15, 2000, Supervisor Beautz of June 13, 2000,
Supervisor Wormhoudt of June 13, 2000 and Supervisor Almquist of June 13, 2000
c. Applications and Statements of Qualifications
65. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, consider adoption of resolution authorizing and directing the
Notice of Sale of the not-to-exceed $18,000,000 Principal Amount Tax Allocation Bonds,
approving Preliminary Official Statement and distribution of Preliminary Official Statement,
authorizing execution and Delivery of Official Statement, an indenture of Trust, and authorizing
the sales of bonds on certain terms and conditions, appointing bond counsel and a financing
consultant, authorizing certain other official actions and providing for other matters properly
relating thereto; adopt resolution approving agreement entitled "An Agreement between the
County of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency relating to
Reimbursements of Tax Allocation Subordinated to County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment
Agency 2000 Subordinate Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds" (Live Oak/Soquel Community
Improvement Project Area)
a. Letter of the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency
b. Proposed Resolutions
c. Various Documents (on file with Clerk)
*****REGULAR AGENDA*****
66. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE
AUTHORITY, consider adoption of resolution of the Santa Cruz County Public Financing
Authority authorizing and directing the Notice of Sale of not-to-exceed $18,000,000 Principal
Amount Tax Allocation Bonds, authorizing execution and delivery of Escrow Deposit and Trust
Agreement, and authorizing the sale of bonds on certain terms and conditions, appointing bond
counsel and financing consultant, authorizing certain other official actions and providing for
other matters properly relating there to
a. Letter of the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Public
Finance Authority
b. Proposed Resolution
67. Consider adoption of resolution amending Resolution No. 330-87 and approve agreement
entitled "An Agreement Between the County of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz
Redevelopment Agency relating to Reimbursement of Monies Subordinated to the County of
Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency 2000 Subordinate Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds" (Live
Oak/Soquel Community Improvement Project Area); and adopt resolution approving the
issuance of the County of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency 2000 Subordinate Tax Allocation
Refunding Bonds (Live Oak/Soquel Community Improvement Project Area)
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Proposed Resolutions
68. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
Bid opening regarding Alto Drive Storm Damage Repair Project
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 24, 2000
69. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
Bid opening regarding Roberts Road Storm Damage Repair Project, County Service Area No. 37
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 24, 2000
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.
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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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