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Santa Cruz County

Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building

701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA

AUGUST 1, 2000


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 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.

************** TRANSLATION SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION **************

Spanish language translation is available on an as needed basis. Please make advance arrangements with the Clerk of the Board, in Room 500, or by telephone at (831) 454-2323.

Traducciones del ingles al espanol y del espanol al ingles estan disponibles en las sesiones de la Mesa Directiva. Por favor hagan arreglos por anticipo con la Secretaria de la Mesa Directiva, en cuarto numero 500, o por telefono al numero (831) 454-2323.


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.

******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

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

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)

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

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

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

a. Letter of the District Engineer of May 24, 2000

b. Proposed resolution

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

a. Letter of the District Engineer of May 24, 2000

b. Proposed resolution

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

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.

59.   Consider adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 2.72 to correct terminology concerning the Commission on Disabilities Listen

a. Letter of County Counsel of July 12, 2000

b. Proposed ordinance

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

a. Letter of the Parks Director of July 18, 2000

b. Proposed ordinance



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

a. Letter of the County Administrative Office of July 24, 2000

b. Proposed ordinance



62.   10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

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.





64.   10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

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

65.   10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

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

66.   10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Main Jail Security Upgrade Phase 1B Listen

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of June 9, 2000

67.   10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building Basement Remodel project

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of June 12, 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.

ATTENTION: You can view the Board of Supervisors current agenda and minutes on the World Wide Web at http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us. A live broadcast of the Board of Supervisors meetings is available on AT&T Cable Services, Channel 26.

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