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Governmental Center Building
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FEBRUARY 27, 2001
Consent Agenda
Oral Communications 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 February 6, 2001 and February 13, 2001, as recommended by the Clerk of
the Board
8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of February 12,
2001 through February 23, 2001 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. Authorize changing the designation of two Agricultural Biologist Aide positions in the
Agricultural Commissioner's department from extra help to limited term, as recommended by the
Agricultural Commissioner
10. Accept and file Statement of Count of Money in Treasury on December 18, 2000 and take
related actions, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
11. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report (on file with the Clerk) for the
period ending January 31, 2001, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
12. Approve an agreement with Brown's River Bindery, Incorporated for book and map
restoration in an amount not-to-exceed $16,500 and authorize the County Clerk-Recorder to sign
the agreement, as recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder
13. Accept and file report on certified wood and energy in County contracting and take related
actions, including a report back on April 24, 2001, as recommended by the County
Administrative Officer
14. Approve the lease agreement for installation of modular furniture by the Human Resources
Agency; authorize the Purchasing Agent to approve purchase orders with Axiom II Business
Interiors for the installation of modular furniture during fiscal year 2000-2001; and take related
actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
15. Adopt resolution determining Disability Retirement status of Safety member, as
recommended by the Personnel Director
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - (continued)
16. Approve transfer of funds for fixed asset purchase of training software, as recommended by
the Chief Probation Officer
17. Approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign agreement with Criminal Justice
Research Foundation for consulting services related to the Juvenile Hall Construction Grant
application and the AB1913 funding application to Board of Corrections, as recommended by the
Chief Probation Officer
18. Authorize the purchase of various equipment and wiring for the Jail Farm campus public
address paging system for a total amount of $5,756, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
19. Authorize Purchasing to release a Request for Proposal for a wireless communications
system and return on August 7, 2001 with a recommendation for a contract award, as
recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
20. Direct the County Administrative Officer to provide materials for Board consideration during
the June 2001 budget hearings on the cost of providing a living wage consistent with that
established by the City of Santa Cruz, as outlined, and further direct the County Administrative
Officer to meet with members of the Living Wage Coalition during the process of developing
this information, as recommended by Supervisors Wormhoudt and Almquist
21. Direct the Chairman to write to the Board of Directors of the Monterey Bay Unified Air
Pollution Control and convey the Board's nomination of Dr. James MacDonald for appointment
to the District's Hearing Board, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
22. Approve appointment of Jenny T. Sarmiento to the Commission on Disabilities for a term to
expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
23. Accept and file annual report of the Latino Affairs Commission and take related action, as
recommended by Chairman Campos
24. Adopt resolution supporting Assembly Bill 144; direct the Chairman to write to the Governor
urging an increase in the Standard Utility Allowance in California; and further direct the
Chairman to write to Speaker pro Tem Keeley requesting an audit of the Statewide Finger
Imaging System by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, as recommended by Chairman
Campos
25. Accept and file annual report of the Environmental Health Appeals Commission, as
recommended by Chairman Campos
GENERAL GOVERNMENT - (continued)
26. Accept and file annual report of the Hazardous Materials Appeals Commission, as
recommended by Chairman Campos
27. Direct the Chairman to sign the revised Local Planning Council Priorities Form, as requested
by the Local Child Care Planning Council, and authorize the Coordinator of the County
Children's Commission to submit the form to the State, as recommended by Chairman Campos
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
28. 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
29. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $172,094 in unanticipated state Emergency
Medical Services Appropriation Funds into the Health Services Agency Administrator Indigent
Care budget; authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the Standard
Agreement Emergency Medical Services Appropriation for fiscal year 2000-2001, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
30. Accept and file Tenth Annual Report on the Comprehensive Interagency System of Care for
Children and Youth, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator, the Human
Resources Agency Administrator and the Chief Probation Officer
31. Defer report back regarding changes in medical leadership in the Mental Health Division, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator and the Personnel Director
32. Accept and file report on the Community Programs Technology Enhancement contract, as
recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
33. Approve $111,798 in Child Care Fees Loans; authorize the Human Resources Agency
Administrator to sign the standard loan documents with the borrowers on behalf of the County;
and direct the Human Resources Agency to work with the Auditor's Office to expedite payment
of the loans which are on restricted timeliness, as recommended by the Human Resources
Agency Administrator
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
34. Continue consideration of the report on the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory
Committed to March 13, 2001, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
35. Accept and file report on the Shelter Care needs of the Elderly and Disabled and direct the
Human Resources Agency and Health Services Agency Administrators to continue current and
planned efforts to address the special needs of the elderly and disabled populations, as
recommended by the Human Resources Administrator and the Health Services Agency
Administrator
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
36. Schedule a public hearing for March 13, 2001 on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or
thereafter to consider General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan amendments and
County Code/Local Coastal Program implementation Plan amendments related to the New
Millennium High School memorandum of Understanding, as recommended by the Planning
Director
37. Accept and file report on rural road standards; including possible ordinance amendments to
the Santa Cruz County Code Section 16.20.180 Related to Private Road and Bridge Standards;
and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
38. Defer review of conceptual ordinance amendments to the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1)
Zone District Use Charts to March 27, 2001, as recommended by the Planning Director
39. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORRALITOS GEOLOGIC HAZARD
ABATEMENT DISTRICT, approve lease agreement with Jay and Karen Cameron for 6.7 acres
of District land for agricultural purposes, as recommended by the Planning Director
40. Accept report on Housing In-Lieu Fees and direct the Housing Advisory Commission to
evaluate the In-Lieu Fee option; and report back to the Board on August 28, 2001, as
recommended by the Planning Director
41. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost in the amount of $18,270 for the Graham
Hill Road Longitudinal Grooving and take related action, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
42. Adopt resolution accepting the offers of dedication for the Capitola Road Improvement
Project in accordance with Section 13.08.413 of the Santa Cruz County Code, as recommended
by the Director of Public Works
43. Direct Public Works to return to the Board on or before March 27, 2001 with a contract
agreement with Sandis Humber Jones for the Graham Hill Road Improvement Project, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
44. Approve the use of $10,250 in 2000/2001 Department of Conservation funding for
distribution of recycling crates to residents not currently subscribing to Waste Management
collection services, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
45. Accept and file report on construction and demolition waste recycling; report back to the
Board on or before April 17, 2001; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works
46. Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) and the engineer's estimate for the
Wilder Ranch Bike Path project; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for March 20,
2001 at 10:45 a.m.; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by
the Director of Public Works
47. Approve the 2001 Live Oak Parking Program report and recommendations; direct the Public
Works Department to initiate the 2001 Live Oak parking program; and adopt resolutions to
implement the 2001 Live Oak Parking Program, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
48. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $3,498 from the City of
Santa Cruz Water Department for the 30th, 32nd, and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain Sanitary Sewer
and Sidewalk Improvements project; 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
$1,439,615.42; 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
49. Adopt resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue from Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution
Control District in the amount of $10,000 and Growing Cycles in the amount of $700 to facilitate
the Bike Commute Demonstration Project Phase II; approve agreement with Monterey Bay
Unified Air Pollution Control District for the Bike Commute Project, Phase II for $10,000;
approve agreement with Growing Cycles for the Bike Commute Demonstration Project Phase II
for $10,000; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contracts, as recommended
by the Director of Public Works
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
50. Defer the recommendations from the Parks Commission regarding use of Proposition 12
Funds until May 8, 2001, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural
Services
51. Accept the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building Basement Remodel Project as complete;
approve the final cost of $152,390; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as
recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
REDEVELOPMENT
52. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve construction financing for the 30th,32nd and 33rd
Avenue Storm Drain, Sanitary Sewer and Sidewalk Improvement project; adopt resolution
accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $150,000; and take related
actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
53. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funds for the acquisition of right-of-way for
the Bargetto-Soquel Drive Bridge Replacement and Road Improvement Project and take related
actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
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.:County of Santa Cruz v. E. A. Hathaway and Company, et al., Santa Cruz
County Superior Court Case No. CV 138598
Case Name/No.:The Nisene 2 Sea Open Space Alliance v. Carmichael, et al., Santa Cruz County
Superior Court Case No. CV 139122
Case Name/No.:Aalfs v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV
137457
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant(s): Frank A. Mates, Jr. - Claim No. 001-074
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency negotiator:Personnel Director
Employee organizations: Unrepresented employees, Excluding elected officials, Sheriff's
Deputies, Sheriff Sergeants, Sheriff Lieutenants
and District Attorney Inspectors
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:
54.1 Approve independent contractor agreement with True Color Fabric Dyeing for promotion of
textile reuse in a not-to-exceed amount of $5,380 and authorize the Director of Public Works to
sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54.2 Accept petition requesting annexation to Zone A of County Service Area No. 9A; adopt
Resolution of intention to authorize and levy an assessment for County Service Area No. 9A,
residential lighting for territory designated as Annexation No. 01-01 (Mesa Verde) and set public
hearings for April 17, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter and take related actions, as recommended
by the Director of Public Works
*****REGULAR AGENDA*****
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter
55. Present Certificates of Appreciation to the Holiday Food Drive Departmental Coordinators
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of February 12, 2001
56. Present Certificates of Appreciation to Departmental Coordinators for the Combined Giving
Campaigns
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of February 12, 2001 with attachments
57. Present Employee Recognition Awards and Proclamations to the Year 2000 Employee
Award Winners
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of February 12, 2001
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter
58. Public Hearing to consider proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 041-233-50 from the
R-1-1 acre zone district to the R-1-10 zone district to create four single-family residential parcels
and to construct four single-family homes. Requires a Rezoning, a Minor Land Division and a
Roadway/Roadside Exception. The property is located on the south side of Jaunell Road about
600 feet north from Soquel Drive, at 220 Jaunell Road, Aptos;
Application No.: 98-0857;Applicant: Kathy Casey, Casey Consulting
Owner: Frank and Grace Ann Verduzco
a. Letter of the Planning Director of February 9, 2001
b. Findings
c. Conditions of Approval
d. Planning Commission Resolution No. 10-00
e. Proposed Ordinance
f. Staff Report to the Planning Commission of December 13, 2000
g. Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing of December 13, 2000
h. Correspondence received by the Planning Commission
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 - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter
59. Consider appointment of LaDonna Seeley to the North Coast Beaches Advisory Committee,
as an at-large representative of North Coast Farmers, in accordance with Resolution NO. 584-90,
for a term to expire December 31, 2001
a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of January 31, 2000
b. Application
60. Consider approving in concept the ordinance amending Subdivision B of Section 2.38.200 of
the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the reporting of vacancies on County commissions or
committees
a. Letter of County Counsel of February 7, 2001
b. Proposed ordinance
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9:00
Roll Call
12:00
Lunch
10:00
Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
10:30
Recess
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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