Please Note:
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
August 21, 2001
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
Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the
Consent Agenda
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
the 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. Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda.
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.
******CONSENT AGENDA****** GENERAL GOVERNMENT 6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller 24.
Schedule public hearing on September 21, 2001 to consider allocation of Federal
Funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the State Supplemental Law
Enforcement Funds (SLESF), as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
25.
Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk), for the Concrete Slab
Replacement at the Fleet Operations Facility Project; direct the General
Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 10:45
a.m. on September 18, 2001, as recommended by the Director of General Services
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES 26.
Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency
relative to the transmission of HIV through contaminated needles, as recommended
by the Health Services Agency Administrator LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS 27.
Cancel the public hearing scheduled on August 28, 2001 to consider an Appeal
filed by Richard Beale Land Use Planning on behalf of Atherton Place Development
L.L.C. regarding Application No. 98-0148 and direct the Clerk of the Board to
notice the public of the cancellation; direct the Planning Department and the
Clerk of the Board to notice the public of the new public hearing date of
evening meeting at the earliest possible date following completion of the
environmental review process, as recommended by the Planning Director 28.
Defer report on Conceptual General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and
Implementing Ordinance Amendments regarding the Timber Production Zone District
to September 18, 2001, as recommended by the Planning Director 29.
Defer follow-up report on MTBE and Groundwater protection to October 23, 2001,
as recommended by the Planning Director 30.
Approve independent contract agreement with the Santa Cruz County Office of
Education for the Public Schools Resource Conservation Program in the amount of
$82,115; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on
behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works 31.
Approve plans, specifications (on file with Clerk) and engineer's estimate for
the Webb Road and Wheelock Road Storm Damage Repair Project; authorize calling
for bids; set bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on September 18, 2001; and take related
actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works 32.
Adopt resolution accepting terms and conditions for Capitola Road Improvement
Project right-of-way acquisition; make findings that improvements are of benefit
to the project area; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works 33.
Approve independent contractor agreement for County Service Area No. 3 (2nd
District) with the Landscape Company in the amount of $12,000 for landscaping
and tree trimming services; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign
the agreement on behalf of the County Service Area, as recommended by the
Director of Public Works 34.
Adopt resolution authorizing the Santa Cruz County Parks, Open Space and
Cultural Services Department to apply for grant funds for the
Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program in the Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
200; and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign the resolution
authorizing Santa Cruz County Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services Department
to apply for grant funds, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space
and Cultural Services 35.
Defer consideration of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program to December 4,
2001, as recommended by the Planning Director 36. Item Deleted REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 40.
AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve financing for the
acquisition of permanent and temporary construction easements for the Capitola
Road Improvement Project and take related actions, as recommended by the
Redevelopment Agency Administrator EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 41. 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 of Santa Cruz v. City of San Jose, et at., Santa
Clara Superior Court NO. CV 7944209 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Government Code Section 54956.9 for two potential case 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******* a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of August 14, 2001
b. Proposed Ordinance 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). a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of August 13, 2001
b. Proposed Resolution with exhibit and site map a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. Proposed Ordinance 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 - 1:30 P.M. 45. a.
Letter of the Planning Director of August 14, 2001
b.
Attachment 1: Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.10 of the Santa Cruz
County Code
c.
Attachment 2: Letter of Alvin D. James, Planning Director
dated May 21, 2001 (June 26, 2001 Board Agenda, Item No. 81)
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. 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
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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.
Roll Call
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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
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26.
8.
Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period
of August 13, 2001 through August 17, 2001 and approved upon adoption of the
2001/02 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.
Approve the reading by Title of all ordinances considered for adoption that may
appear on this agenda and further waive a detailed reading of said ordinances,
as recommended by County Counsel
10.
Approve contract amendment with Kasavan and Associates, Architects to provide
for design and architectural services related to the Replacement of the Modular
Court Facilities and take related actions, as recommended by the County
Administrative Officer
11.
Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the California
Department of Insurance for $94,870 in fiscal year 2001-2002 Workers'
Compensation Insurance Fraud funds, and approve the purchase of a computerized
digital studio in the amount of $2,800, as recommended by the District Attorney
12.
Approve Probation Department to submit a grant application to Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation for "Reclaiming Futures" initiative, as recommended by the
Chief Probation Officer
13.
Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period
ending July 31, 2001, as recommended by the County Treasurer
14.
Approve appointment of Robert A. Laxson to the Mobile Home Commission for a term
to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
15.
Approve appointment of John Ashworth to the Mental Health Advisory Board, as a
representative of the general public, for a term to expire April 1, 2004, as
recommended by Supervisor Beautz
16.
Approve appointment of Frank M. "Chico" Castro to the Fish and Game Advisory
Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor
Campos
17.
Approve appointment of Myrna Conn Sherman to the Mental Health Advisory Board
for a term to expire April 1, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
18.
Accept nomination of Jack Baskin for appointment to the Housing Authority Board
of Commissioners, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire August 28,
2005, with final appointment to be made August 28, 2001, as recommended by
Supervisor Pirie
19.
Approve appointment of Karla Lynn Kleinsasser to the Child Care Planning Council
for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
20.
Approve appointment of Michelle Grant to the Child Care Planning Council for a
term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
21.
Accept nomination of Michael Bethke for appointment to the Building and Fire
Code Appeals Board, as an at-large appointee experienced in construction, for a
term to be staggered by lot, with final appointment to be made August 28, 2001,
as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
22.
Accept nomination of Clayton Rost and Wade Nittler for reappointment to the
Assessment Appeals Board as at-large members, and accept nomination of Lee Slaff
for reappointment as an at-large alternate member, for terms to expire September
3, 2004, with final appointment to be made August 28, 2001, as recommended by
Chairman Campos
23.
Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue of $500 into
Agricultural Commissioner's budget 103210 for public outreach and education in
the Pierce's Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Control Program, as recommended
by the Agricultural Commissioner
37.
Adopt resolution in support of the submission of a Waste Tire Public Education
and Amnesty Grant to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) in
the amount of $18,320, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related
actions, as recommended by the Public Works Director
38.
Approve plans, specifications (on file with Clerk) and engineer's estimate for
the Bonny Doon Road Storm Damage Repair Project; set bid opening for 10:45 a.m.
on September 11, 2001; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director
of Public Works
39.
Accept and file report on Reasonable Accommodation Review Process and take
related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
43.
Hearing on proposed eminent domain action for the Tanner Court Improvement
Project; consideration of adoption of Resolution to institute eminent domain
proceedings
44.
AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY,
public hearing to consider an ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to Lease
Agreement between the Santa Cruz County Public Financing Authority and the
County of Santa Cruz