PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
VOLUME 97, NUMBER 19
AUGUST 5, 1997
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ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES
VOTING KEY: A = Almquist, B = Beautz, R = Belgard;
S = Symons, W = Wormhoudt; first initial indicates maker
of motion, second initial indicates the "second"; upper
case letter = "yes" vote; lower case letter = "no" vote;
() = abstain; // = absent
1. All Supervisors present
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda
3. Additions and Deletions to Consent Agenda
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Six people addressed the Board
(An Oral Communications sign-in sheet will be filed
with Written Correspondence for the Board's next
meeting.)
5. Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
SABRW
6. APPROVED claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller
7. APPROVED minutes of June 24, 1997 and budget hearing
minutes of June 18, 19, 20, 23, 24 and 26, 1997, as
recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8. ACCEPTED AND FILED notification of continuing
contracts received July 1, 1997 through August 1, 1997
and approved upon adoption of the 1997/98 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. ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 4464 amending Section 2.118.020
of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Domestic
Violence Commission
10. APPROVED construction specifications for the County
Jail Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade; directed the General
Services Department to advertise the bids; and set bid
opening for Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at 10:45 a.m.,
as recommended by the Director of General Services
11. REJECTED all bids in connection with the Well Pump
System at the Polo Grounds Project; and directed the
Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
to redesign the project and return with a status
report on or before October 7, 1997, as recommended by
the Director of General Services
12. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 304-97 authorizing the
Chairperson to sign an agreement with the State of
California Department of Youth Authority for
diagnostic services, as recommended by the Chief
Probation Officer
13. CONTINUED TO AUGUST 12, 1997 consideration to
authorize the Auditor-Controller to establish a trust
fund for Juvenile Hall Donations and Profits and the
Chief Probation Officer to approve expenditure of
funds
14. AUTHORIZED release of $2,000 which was posted to cover
the taxes on Assessor Parcel Nos. 026-172-02 and 03
for 1996/97, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
15. ACCEPTED AND FILED report of the County's investment
activities and holdings for the quarter ending June
30, 1997, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax
Collector
16. AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to sign an
agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service on behalf of
the County relating to the grant for the Soquel Wharf
Road Area; designated the Director of Public Works as
the Board's representative to provide whatever
assurances may be required by the grant; and directed
County Counsel, Public Works and Planning to continue
to work with the property owners to resolve the
allocation of responsibility for the local share of
cost of the project, as recommended by County Counsel
17. APPROVED appointment of Cynthia Adams to the
Commission on Disabilities for a term to expire April
1, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
18. APPROVED appointment of Barbara Schaller as the
Seniors Commission's representative to the Domestic
Violence Commission, as requested by the Commission
and recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
19. ACCEPTED notification of at-large vacancy on the
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, with
nominations for appointment to be received on August
19, 1997, and final appointment to be made on August
26, 1997, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
20. APPROVED appointment of Paula L. Gammell to the
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission for a term to expire
April 1, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
21. ACCEPTED notification of various at-large vacancies on
the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, with
nominations for appointment to be received on August
19, 1997, and final appointments to be made August 26,
1997, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
22. APPROVED appointment of Robert Sturtevant to the Fire
Department Advisory Commission, for a term to expire
April 1, 1999, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
23. ACCEPTED notification of at-large vacancy on the
Children's Commission, in the category of "under age
18," with nominations for appointment to be received
on August 19, 1997, and final appointment to be made
August 26, 1997, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
24. SEE ITEM NO. 70.2, REGULAR AGENDA
25. ACCEPTED report on Sheriff's Office Warehouse Storage
Facility at 100 Rountree Lane; and directed the
General Services Department to return on August 26,
1997 with further recommendations, as recommended by
the Director of General Services
26. DENIED claim of Steven Stiles No. 697-158 and referred
to County Counsel
27. DENIED claim of Wayne Norman Shaw No. 697-159 and
referred to County Counsel
28. DENIED claim of Gina M. Keating No. 697-161 and
referred to County Counsel
29. DENIED application to file late claim on behalf of
Yazmin Ortiz No. 798-007 and referred to County
Counsel
30. APPROVED Request for Proposal to solicit contract
service providers to continue the Juvenile Hall
Community Supervision Program, including a report back
on September 16, 1997, as recommended by the Chief
Probation Officer
31. ACCEPTED AND FILED report on the 1997/98 State Budget
and issues related to community programs, and Latino
Equity funding; and directed the County Administrative
Office to report back on the 1997/98 State budget, and
cost-of-living adjustment for community programs,
including Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol programs,
increased funding for Latino Equity, and consideration
of funding requests from new community programs on or
before September 9, 1997, as recommended by the County
Administrative Officer
32. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 305-97 amending Personnel
Regulations regarding Bereavement Leave, as
recommended by the Personnel Director
33. ACCEPTED AND FILED report on continuing existence of a
local emergency relative to the transmission of HIV
through contaminated needles, as recommended by the
Health Services Agency Administrator
34. DIRECTED the Health Officer to serve as the interim
Laboratory Director at Salud Para La Gente until a new
Medical Director for Salud is hired, as recommended by
the Health Services Agency Administrator
35. APPROVED contract amendment with the State Water
Resource Control Board to extend the term to December
15, 1997, as recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator
36. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 306-97 approving the 1997/98
Master Grant Agreement (MGA) in the amount of
$751,642; approved the 1997/98 MGA service agreements
with Santa Cruz AIDS Project, Salud, Planned
Parenthood and the Harm Reduction Coalition, effective
July 1, 1997; and approved related actions, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator
37. APPROVED agreement with the Pajaro Valley Medical
Group to provide inpatient admitting and attending
services for County patients enrolled in the Medical
Managed Care Program, as recommended by the Health
Services Agency Administrator
38. APPROVED out-of-state travel for one employee from
Mental Health to attend training by the American
Association of Ambulatory Behavior Health in Louisiana
and approved related actions, as recommended by the
Health Services Agency Administrator
39. APPROVED amendment to the 1996/97 revenue agreement
with the State Department of Alcohol and Drug
Programs, adding $91,903 to the agreement, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator
40. DIRECTED the Human Resources Agency Administrator to
report back no later than September 23, 1997 regarding
proposed revisions to the General Assistance Program
and General Assistance reform proposals at the state
level, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency
Administrator
41. APPROVED request of the Auditor/Controller to provide
technical assistance to the Seniors Council to
facilitate the resolution of audit issues; directed
the Human Resources Agency to provide administrative
support to assist the Seniors Council in developing an
effective response to audit issues; and approved
related actions, with a further report to be provided
on October 7, 1997, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Administrator
42. APPROVED various contracts with Cabrillo College and
authorized the Human Resources Agency Administrator to
sign these documents, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Administrator
43. ACCEPTED petition requesting annexation to Zone "A" of
County Service Area No. 9; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 307-
97 of intention to annex territory, designated as
Annexation No. 123, to Zone "A" (Residential Street
Lighting) of County Service Area No. 9; set a public
hearing for September 9, 1997 at 9:15 a.m.; and
approved related actions, as recommended by the
Director of Public Works
44. APPROVED plans, specifications and engineer's estimate
for the Branciforte Drive Bridge Storm Damage Repair
Project; authorized calling for bids and set bid
opening for August 26, 1997 at 10:45 a.m.; and
directed the Clerk of the Board to take related
actions, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
45. ITEM DELETED
46. APPROVED plans, specifications and engineer's estimate
for Kings Creek Road Storm Damage Repair; authorized
calling for bids; set bid opening for August 26, 1997
at 10:45 a.m.; and approved related actions, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
47. APPROVED amendment to agreement with Peek Traffic,
Incorporated, extending the contract for one year for
the maintenance of traffic signals; and authorized the
Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
48. AUTHORIZED out-of-state travel for one Assistant
Director of Public Works to attend the 1997 American
Public Works Association International Public Works
Congress and Exposition in Minneapolis, Minnesota on
September 13 through 17, 1997, for an amount not to
exceed $500, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
49. APPROVED plans, specifications, and engineer's
estimate and authorized calling for bids for Drainage
Improvements at the Ben Lomond and Buena Vista
Landfills; set bid opening for August 26, 1997 at
10:45 a.m.; and directed the Clerk of the Board to
take related actions, as recommended by the Director
of Public Works
50. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 308-97 accepting sidewalk and
utility easements for back of driveway path on Eddy
Lane off 7th Avenue into the County system, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
51. APPROVED plans, specifications and engineer's estimate
for Access Ramps and Soquel Drive Sidewalk Infill;
authorized calling for bids and set bid opening for
Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at 10:45 a.m.; and approved
related actions, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works
52. SEE ITEM NO. 70.3, REGULAR AGENDA
53. APPROVED addition of a contract with Patrick Verutti
relating to the Felton Permit Center Lease, as
recommended by the Interim Planning Director
54. SEE ITEM NO. 70.1, REGULAR AGENDA
55. AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
SCHEDULED a closed personnel and litigation session as
follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation was 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 was considered
pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section
54956.9 for one potential case.
REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - The Board of Supervisors
authorized the initiation of legal action, and the
nature of the action, the defendants and other
particulars shall be disclosed to any person upon
inquiry at such time as litigation is formally
commenced (BS/R/AW)
55.1 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 309-97 THROUGH 311-97
supporting the passage of Senate Bill 226, Senate Bill
368, and Assembly Bill 1561, legislation which would
be of benefit to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit
District, and approved related actions, as recommended
by Supervisor Beautz
REGULAR AGENDA
56. The Board of Supervisors recessed in order to permit
the Board of Directors of the County of Santa Cruz
Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 5,
to convene and carry out its regularly scheduled
meeting
57. The Board of Supervisors recessed in order to permit
the Board of Directors of the County of Santa Cruz
Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7,
to convene and carry out its regularly scheduled
meeting
58. Public hearing held to consider adoption of a
resolution confirming the service charge report for
the 1997/98 fiscal year for Parks and Recreation,
County Service Area No. 11;
closed public hearing; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 312-97
confirming the service charge report for the 1997/98
fiscal year for Parks and Recreation, County Service
Area No. 11
ABSRW
59. CONSIDERED adoption of an ordinance amending
Subsection (A) of Section 2.119.30 of the Santa Cruz
County Code Establishing the Fire Department Advisory
Commission;
(1) read title and waived detailed reading of complete
ordinance;
(2) approved ordinance "in concept" to return August 12,
1997 for final adoption
(1) RABSW
(2) RSBAW
60. CONSIDERED report and recommendations regarding
inclusionary housing requirements;
directed the Redevelopment Agency to report back on
September 16, 1997 with further information regarding:
developing one fee program that applies to both lot
subdivisions and housing projects, creating a
disincentive to paying fees where inclusionary units
are appropriate which defines the disincentive
economically, the uses of the program monies and any
legal requirement that would limit its use, the "use
it or lose it" concept, the partnerships of market
rate and non profit developers, the construction of
off-site units, and the development of an annual
report to the Board; and directed the Redevelopment
Agency Administrator to continue to sell the Paloma
del Mar credits at $100,000 each
AWBSR
61. RECEIVED bids regarding Live Oak Interim Library;
accepted bid proposals and awarded contract to the
lowest responsible bidder; authorized the
Redevelopment Agency Administrator to sign contract
agreements and associated documents, and approve any
change orders, as recommended by the General Services
Director
BA/S/RW
62. RECEIVED bids regarding Shore Trail, Dolphin/Sumner
Trail Improvements and referred to General Services to
return with a recommendation on or before August 26,
1997
RAB/S/W
63. RECEIVED bids regarding Old Ranch Road, County
Services Area No. 23 and Redwood Drive, County Service
Area No. 33 and referred to Public Works to return
with a recommendation on or before August 19, 1997
RAB/S/W
64. RECEIVED bids regarding Bean Creek Road and Miller
Cutoff Storm Damage Repair and referred to Public
Works to return with a recommendation on or before
August 26, 1997
RABSW
65. RECEIVED bids regarding Mt. Charlie Road Storm Damage
Repair and referred to Public Works to return with a
recommendation on or before August 26, 1997
RABSW
66. RECEIVED bids regarding 1997/98 Slurry Seal and
Pavement Repair Project at Various Locations and
referred to Public Works to return with a
recommendation on or before August 19, 1997
RABSW
67. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT, RECEIVED bids regarding sewer
replacement construction off Airport Boulevard and
referred to Public Works to return with a
recommendation on or before August 19, 1997
RSBAW
68. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT, public hearing held to consider
adoption of a resolution confirming the report on
Sewer Service Charges for fiscal year 1997/98 on
property within the Freedom County Sanitation
District;
closed public hearing; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 313-97
overruling protests and confirming the report on sewer
service charges for Fiscal Year 1997/98 on property
within the Freedom County Sanitation District
RSBAW
69. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT, public hearing held to consider
adoption of a resolution confirming the report on
Water and Sewer Service Charges for fiscal year
1997/98 on property within the Davenport County
Sanitation District;
closed public hearing; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 314-97
overruling protests and confirming the report on water
and sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 1997/98 on
property within the Davenport County Sanitation
District
RABSW
70. CONSIDERED adoption of an ordinance amending Section
1.14.050 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to
Nuisance Abatement;
(1) read title and waived detailed reading of complete
ordinance;
(2) approved ordinance "in concept" to return August 12,
1997 for final adoption
(1) RSBAW
(2) RABSW
70.1 APPROVED budget recommendation for fiscal year 1997/98
(1) for payment to the City of Santa Cruz for $34,696 for
the County's share of the cost of operation of
Lighthouse Field;
(2) continued to August 19, 1997 consideration to direct
staff to work with the City of Santa Cruz to amend the
Louden Nelson Community Center agreement, and accept
and file report on comparison of Parks and Recreation
fees between the County and the City, with additional
directives
(1) BSrAW
(2) BSRAW
70.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NOS. 315-97 THROUGH 319-97 relating
to Assembly Bill 64, Assembly Bill 252, Assembly Bill
1252, Senate Bill 1065, and Senate Bill 1227,
regarding measures that would preempt local planning
powers relating to school facilities; and approved
related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
BASRW
70.3 AUTHORIZED the Planning Director to sign the agreement
with Thomas Brothers Maps, and approved related
actions, with additional directive
ABSRW
Approved:
Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
Clerk of the Board
Date:
NOTE: This set of Board of Supervisors Minutes is scheduled to
be approved by the Board on August 19, 1997