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Governmental Center Building
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AUGUST 1, 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 June 20 and 27, 2000 and budget hearings minutes of June 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, and 27, 2000 as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of June 26,
2000 through July 28, 2000 and approved upon adoption of the 2000/01 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. Deny the application to file a late claim on behalf of Mary R. DeCoite, No. 900-148, and refer
to County Counsel
10. Approve the contract amendment with Fehr and Peers Associates, Incorporated extending the
contract's ending date to October 21, 2000; and, approve the contract amendment with the
Criminal Justice Research Foundation extending the contract's ending date to March 18, 2001, as
recommended by the Director of General Services
11. Declare various equipment to be surplus to County needs and direct the General Services
Director to arrange for their disposition, as recommended by the Director of General Services
12. Approve the Co-Location Agreement with Dobson Cellular Systems, Incorporated for County
radio equipment and authorize the General Services Department to sign the contract documents,
as recommended by the Director of General Services
13. Approve amendment to contract with On Line Electric for the main jail security project to
reflect the new contract ending date of March 18,2001 and reimbursement of negotiated expenses
in the not to exceed amount of $20,000; and, authorize the General Services Department to sign
the contract amendment, as recommended by the Director of General Services
14. Accept and file status report on the local emergency plan development and direct the General
Services Department to return with the recommended plan on or before October 17, 2000, as
recommended by the General Services Director
GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)
15. Award a contract to Perma Green Hydroseedings, Incorporated in the amount of $189,414 for
Pinto Lake ballfield, parking, and restroom upgrades; authorize the General Services Director to
sign the contract agreements and associated documents on behalf of the Board; authorize the
Director of Parks, Open Spaces and Cultural Services to approve change orders up to the amount
of $18,941 in addition to the contract amount, as required; and, take related actions on behalf of
the Board, as recommended by the Director of General Services
16. Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Watsonville Court Waterline
& Walkway repairs; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid
opening for 10:45 a.m., on August 22, 2000, as recommended by the Director of General
Services
17. Accept and file the report of the County's investment activities and holdings for the quarter
ending June 30, 2000 as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector (quarterly report on file
with the Clerk)
18. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report (on file with Clerk) for the
period ending June 30, 2000, as recommended by the County Treasurer
19. Accept and file report on the purchase of replacement microphones in the Board of
Supervisors Chambers, as recommended by the Director of General Services
21. Accept and file report regarding the establishment of the Davenport Night Time Parking
Program, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
22. Approve appointment of Judith E. Williams to the Mental Health Advisory Board in the
category of Consumer/Family, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor
Symons
23. Approve appointment of Jody Cramer to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire
April 1, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist (continued from June 6, 2000 Item No.
064.2)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)
24. Approve appointment of Linda Starn as the representative of Dominican Hospital on
theDomestic Violence Commission, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
25. Defer report and recommendations regarding implementation of a pharmaceutical program
and transportation voucher program for seniors until September 26, 2000, as recommended by
the Health Services Agency Administrator
26. 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
27. Accept and file report on 2000-01 State Budget impacts on health services, as recommended
by the Health Services Agency Administrator
28. Accept and file report on the Central Coast Alliance for Health and its participation in the
Healthy Families Program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
29. Schedule a public hearing on August 15, 2000, on the morning agenda to consider proposed
revisions to County Code Chapter 7.70, Water Wells, and a related Negative Declaration and
direct the Clerk of the Board to publish notices of the hearing, as recommended by the Health
Services Agency Administrator
30. Approve changes to the General Assistance Program regulations, as recommended by the
Human Resources Agency Administrator
31. Defer consideration of report on the Housing Scholarship Program to September 12, 2000, as
recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
32. Approve contract with Mid-County Delivery Service in the amount of $7,920 for courier
services for the North County Permit Center, as recommended by the Planning Director
33. Accept and file annual General Plan Report and take related actions, as recommended by the
Planning Director
34. Defer consideration of post disaster policies to October 17, 2000, as recommended by the
Planning Director
35. Defer consideration of recommendations on parking lot alterations to September 19, 2000, as
recommended by the Planning Director
36. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from the California Integrated Waste
Management Board for a food waste diversion demonstration project in the amount of $19,877;
approve independent contractor agreement with the California Grey Bears in the amount of
$19,877 for the acquisition and installation of two in-vessel composting units; approve
independent contractor agreement with Karin Grobe of Organic Recyclers Anonymous in the
amount of $61,000 for solid waste consulting services and authorize the Acting Public Works
Director to sign the agreements, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works
37. Approve contract with Buckland and Taylor, Limited, in the amount of $13, 600 for design
services related to the Soquel Drive bridge at Soquel Creek; authorize the acting Director of
Public Works to sign the contract and the Design Exception for the alternative bridge railing; and
take related actions, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works
38. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to release the $12,600 monumentation security provided by
Pencam, Incorporated for Tract 1334, Diamond Estates, as recommended by the Acting Director
of Public Works
39. Adopt resolution authorizing an agreement with the State of California to accept federal
funding for construction and construction engineering portions of the Bridge Seismic Retrofit
Program; approve Program Supplement in the amount of $280,660; authorize the Chair of the
Board to sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Acting Director of
Public Works
40. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $50,000 for the Fifth
Avenue/Lake Avenue Improvement Project, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public
Works
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS (continued)
41. Accept the site improvements on Tract 1416, Calabria Heights as complete in accordance
with previously approved plans; adopt resolution accepting Calabria Street and Parcel "A" into
the County maintained system; and take related action, as recommended by the Acting Director
of Public Works
42. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost for the Spreckels Drive Storm Drainage
Improvement Project; and take related action, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public
Works
43. Adopt resolution authorizing the submittal of a regional application on behalf of the cities of
Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville to the California Integrated Waste
Management Board for a CalMAX partnership mini grant in the amount of $10,000, and
authorize the acting Director of Public Works to sign all contracts on behalf of the County
necessary to implement this grant, if awarded, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public
Works
44. Adopt the Santa Cruz County Bicycle Plan (on file with the Clerk) and certify that it complies
with state law and regional transportation plans and direct the Public Works Department to
submit the 2000 Santa Cruz County Bicycle Plan to the Santa Cruz County Regional
Transportation Commission for adoption and certification, as recommended by the Acting
Director of Public Works
45. Approve the road closures for the Felton Community Hall All-Out August scheduled for
August 5, 2000, and direct the Public Works Department to issue the road closure permit, as
recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works
46. Accept the low bid from Reber Construction Company, Incorporated, in the amount of
$51,124.28 for the Roberts Road Storm Damage Repair Project, County Service Area Number
37, District 5; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to
sign contract, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works
47. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost for the Branciforte Creek at Isbel Drive
Bridge Streambank Protection; and take related action, as recommended by the Acting Direct of
Public Works
48. Approve final map of Tract 1421 and MLD 99-00048 Chanticleer Terrace, Chanticleer
Avenue; authorized the Acting Director of Public Works to sign the Subdivision Agreement;
authorize the addition of three street lights within the subdivision to the County Service Area No.
9, Zone A, inventory; direct Public Works to notify Pacific Gas and Electric when installed and
take related action, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS (continued)
50. Accept the low bid from Earthworks Engineering Contractors in the amount of $17,150.00
for the Alto Drive Storm Damage Repair Project, Sunbeam Woods County Service Area Number
44; and take related actions, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works
51. Approve the revised 2000 Santa Cruz County State Fair Statement of Purpose, as
recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
52. Accept the Simpkins Center-Tile Repair Project as complete; approve the final cost of the
project; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and
Cultural Services
53. Defer public hearing on service charges within County Service Area No. 11 until August 8,
2000, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
54. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THE BOARDS' 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. Butler, Santa Cruz County (Superior Court Case No. ME-26)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property street address: Mt. Hermon Road - adjacent Hanson Quarry
Negotiating parties: Scotts Valley Protection District;
Property street address: APN: 005-261-25 - Government Center
Negotiating parties: City of Santa Cruz;
Property street address: APN: 008-101-16 - Emeline Complex
Negotiating parties: Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION(S)
Position title(s): County Counsel
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 - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter
55.
Consider approval of the Integrated Pest Management Policy for County property and
approve draft contract in the amount of $45,000 with University of Santa Cruz Extension, and
take related actions (continued from June 6, 2000 Item No. 064.1) Listen
a. Letter of the District Engineer of May 24, 2000
b. Proposed resolution
a. Letter of the District Engineer of May 24, 2000
b. Proposed resolution
a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator of July 20, 2000
b. Proposed resolution establishing Benefit Assessment/Service Charges for County Service Area
9E
c. Proposed confirming Benefit Assessment/Service Charge Report for County Service Area 9E
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).
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.
a. Letter of County Counsel of July 12, 2000
b. Proposed ordinance
a. Letter of the Parks Director of July 18, 2000
b. Proposed ordinance
a. Letter of the County Administrative Office of July 24, 2000
b. Proposed ordinance
Bid opening regarding Sand Dollar Beach Stairway Rehabilitation Project - Phase 2, County
Service Area No. 5 Listen
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 12, 2000
63.
10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
Bid opening regarding 2000/01 Countywide Overlay Program - Bear Creek Road, Empire Grade,
Freedom Boulevard, San Andreas Road, Soquel Drive, Soquel/San Jose Road and Pinecrest
Drive, County Service Area No. 46 Listen
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 12, 2000
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.
Bid opening regarding Larkspur Street Bridge, Either Way Bridge and Irwin Way Bridge over the
San Lorenzo River Listen
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 15, 2000
Bid opening regarding 1080 Emeline Basement heating, ventilation and air conditioning project
Listen
a. Letter of the Director of General Services of June 6, 2000
Bid opening regarding Main Jail Security Upgrade Phase 1B Listen
a. Letter of the Director of General Services of June 9, 2000
Bid opening regarding Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building Basement Remodel project
a. Letter of the Director of General Services of June 12, 2000
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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 Listen
3.
Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the Consent Agenda
Listen
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. Listen 5.
Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda.
The County complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. As a courtesy to those who are
affected, please attend the meetings smoke and scent free. Questions regarding accommodation
under the ADA should be directed to the office of the Clerk of the Board at 454-2323. Note: The
Board of Supervisors meetings are broadcast live on AT&T Cable Services, Channel 26.
20.
Accept and file status report and direct staff to return with proposed amendments to the
County Code pertaining to the operation of motorized bicycles and scooters on streets and bike
paths within the unincorporated area on August 15, 2000, as recommended by the County
Administrative Officer Listen
49.
Accept site improvements for Tract 1304, Seascape Uplands(phase III), Zanzibar Drive off
the southwest side of Bonita Drive, Aptos, and take related actions, as recommended by the
Acting Direct of Public Works Listen
56.
AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT, public hearing to consider adoption of resolution confirming the sewer service
charge report for the 2000/01 tax roll Listen
57.
AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT, public hearing to consider adoption of the water and sewer service charges for the
2000/01 tax roll Listen
58.
Public hearing to consider adoption of resolutions on proposed 2000/01 service area charges
for County Service Area No. 9E - Streetscape maintenance and on the proposed service charge
reports Listen
59.
Consider adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 2.72 to correct terminology concerning the
Commission on Disabilities Listen
60.
Consider adoption of ordinance amending Section 2.42.020 of the Santa Cruz County Code
relating to the Arts Commission Membership; and take related actions Listen
61.
Consider adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 2.20.010 of the Santa Cruz County Code
entitled Superior Court amending compensation rates for Grand Jurors and take related actions
Listen
62.
10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
64.
10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
65.
10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
66.
10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
67.
10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item