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JUNE 11, 2002
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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arrangements with the Clerk of the Board, in Room 500, or by telephone at (831) 454-2323.
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Mesa Directiva. Por favor hagan arreglos por anticipo con la Secretaria de la Mesa Directiva, en
cuarto numero 500, o por teléfono al numero (831) 454-2323.
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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. Item deleted
8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of May 30,
2002 through June 5, 2002 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. Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 3.12.040 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to
Exemptions of County Employees from Civil Service (approved "in concept" on June 4, 2002,
No. 72)
11. Adopt Ordinance Amending District Code Title 4, Chapter 4.08, Article III, Sections
4.08.160 through 4.08.180 Sewer Service Charges and Ordinance Amending District Code Title
3, Chapter 3.08, Article III, Sections 3.08.160 through 3.08.180 Water Service Charges
(approved "in concept" on June 4, 2002, No. 65)
12. Reject the claim of Lisa Rubottom, No. 102-124 and refer to County Counsel
13. Reject the claim of Christopher B. Dolan, No. 102-125, as insufficiently filed and refer to
County Counsel
14. Accept and file report on Measure C Programs 2002/03 Environmental Principles and
Policies Progress Report, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
15. Accept and file status report on the Watsonville Courts Project at 200 Main Street and direct
the County Administrative Office to provide a further report on June 25, 2002, as recommended
by the County Administrative Officer
16. Accept and file County Administrative Officer's Report on cable television settlement with
AT&T Broadband and adopt resolution appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of
$75,000, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
17. Schedule a public hearing on June 25, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter
to consider AT&T Broadband's request that the County approve the merger of AT&T Broadband
and Comcast Corporation, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
18. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of
$740,000, from the City of Santa Cruz, as a result of the City exercising its option to purchase
property located at 115-117 Coral Street (APNs 008-171-04, 008-171-05, 008-171-27 and 008-171-28), as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (material available Monday,
June 10, 2002)
19. Approve final tenant improvement costs in the amount of $8,500 for 165 Westridge Drive
and authorize the Director of Child Support Services to sign lease addendum No. 2, as
recommended by the Director of Child Support Services
20. Accept the Watsonville Veterans Building Bathrooms Remodel project as complete; approve
the final cost in the amount of $114,180; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related
action, as recommended by the General Services Director
21. Approve contract extension with Salas O'Brien Engineers to extend an engineering services
contract for the Juvenile Hall Redwoods Classroom Remodel project, as recommended by the
Director of General Services
22. Award contract to Slatter Construction in the amount of $392,000 for the Highlands Park
Skateboard project; authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the
contract agreements and associated documents on behalf of the Board; and authorize the Parks
Director to approve change orders and encumber $32,100 in addition to the contract amount to
cover change order expenditures, as recommended by the Director of General Services
23. Authorize a Living Wage Exemption request for Complete Mailing Service for contracts for
the printing and distribution of Elections and property tax materials for fiscal year 2002/03, as
recommended by the Director of General Services, the County Clerk-Recorder and the Treasurer-Tax Collector (continued from June 4, 2002, No. 23)
24. Approve agreements for the Probation Department's "Juntos Para El Futuro" Program, funded
by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and approve payment of stipends to youth and parents
participating in project activities, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
25. Approve contract with Identix, Incorporated to provide maintenance on fingerprint devices
for the Sheriff's Detention Facilities for an amount not-to-exceed $18,162, as recommended by
the Sheriff-Coroner
26. Approve interim appointment of Jane L. Wyckoff to the Board of Directors of the Lompico
County Water District, to fill the vacant seat until the next scheduled election, as recommended
by Supervisor Almquist
26.1 Approve correction to continued public hearing date on service charges for County
Service Area No. 7, Boulder Creek package treatment plant and service area, to reflect June 25,
2002, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
27. Approve appointment of Jean Tarr to the Seniors Commission for a term to expire April 1,
2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
28. Approve the Drinking Driving Program revenue agreements with Santa Cruz Community
Counseling Center, Janus of Santa Cruz, and Triad; and authorize the Health Services Agency
Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
29. Approve the Public Health preparedness and response to Bioterrorism program local work
plan guidance document; approve the State Standard revenue agreement in the amount of
$93,797; and direct the Health Services Agency to return on or before September 10, 2002 with
the Bioterrorism Preparedness Plan; and take related actions, as recommended by the Health
Service
30. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $25,228
for preparation of the Santa Cruz County Trauma Plan; approve agreement with Diane Akers,
effective April 1, 2002 in an amount not-to-exceed $85,000 for consulting services associated
with the plan; and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator or the designee to sign, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator (continued from June 4, 2002, No.
39)
31. Direct the County Administrative Officer to issue an ambulance operator's license to
American Medical Response West for 2002/03, as recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator
32. Accept and file report on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
33. Authorize the Health Services Agency to submit a grant application for $400,000 to the
Department of Mental Health for community placement alternatives, as recommended by the
Health Services Agency Administrator
34. Authorize the Health Services Agency to submit an application for $500,000 to the Federal
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment for enhanced residential treatment services, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
35. Accept and file report on the Continuum of Care Program, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Director
36. Authorize an amendment to the contract for the direct mail issuance of food stamp coupons,
as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
37. Approve regulation changes to the General Assistance Program, as recommended by the
Human Resources Agency Director
38. Approve contracts with the Employment Development Department for reception services in
the amount of $51,327 for the Watsonville Career Center, and in the amount of $77,329 for the
Capitola Career Center; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign the
contracts on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
39. Accept and file report on Aptos Village Plan public meetings and take related actions, as
recommended by the Planning Director
40. Approve contract amendment to modify rate schedule with the Community Action Board in
the amount of $25,000 to provide various abatement services, as recommended by the Planning
Director
41. Accept and file report regarding mobile-home park inspections, as recommended by the
Planning Director
42. Approve payment of claims from Bayside Oil II, Incorporated in the amount of $440 for the
Santa Cruz County Regional Oil Recycling Program, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
43. Accept report on status of County's Rule 20A underground utility projects; direct Public
Works staff to develop a recommended list of future underground projects; and report back on or
before November 19, 2002, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
44. Approve Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreement;
adopt resolution authorizing execution of agreement; authorize the Director of Public Works to
sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
45. Approve independent contractor agreement with Monica Burke for environmental grant
development services for the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department in a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement,
as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46. Accept and file report on the Local Hiring of Apprenticeship Ordinance and direct Public
Works to return on August 13, 2002 with an updated report, as recommended by the Director of
Public Works
47. Approve amendment to Section 7 of the Arts Commission's Bylaws to change their meeting
time from 7:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and
Cultural Services
48. Adopt resolution scheduling a public hearing on August 6, 2002 on the morning agenda, at
9:00 a.m. or thereafter, on the proposed benefit assessment/service charges and the proposed
2002/03 Assessment/Service Charge Reports for County Service Area No. 9E, Streetscape
Maintenance; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the
Redevelopment Agency Administrator
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
49. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve financing in the amount of $115,000 for the Brommer
Park Play Area and Path Renovation project and take related action, as recommended by the
Redevelopment Agency Administrator
EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
50. 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.: In re Title Two Investments, Northern District of California Bankruptcy Case
No. 00 51436 MM - Chapter 11
Case Name/No.: George Chekouras v. County of Santa Cruz; Claim No. 1108866
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 TO CONSENT AGENDA:
50.1 Approve varous agreements, and contract amendments and take related actions, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
50.2 Award a contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering, in the amount of $212,986 for the
Brommer Park Play Area and Path Renovation Project; authorize the Parks Director to notify the
contractor and sign the contract agreement and associated documents on behalf of your Board;
and authorize the Parks Director to approve change orders and encumber $21,299 in addition to
the contract amount to cover change order expenditures, as required, as recommended by the
General Services Director and the Parks Director
*****REGULAR AGENDA*****
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS -9:00 A.M. or thereafter
51. Public hearing to consider extending the duration of the Interim Wireless Communication
Facilities Ordinance
a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 28, 2002
b. Ordinance Extending the Duration of the Interim Wireless Communication Facilities
Ordinance (County Code Section 13.10.659)
c. CEQA Exemption
d. Telecommunication Facility Policy Advisory Committee Membership List
e. Minutes of January 23, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting
f. Staff Report from January 23, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting (on file with the Clerk)
52. Public hearing to consider resolution to approve revised General Plan/Local Coastal Program
Land Use Plan Amendments and County Code/Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan
Amendments related to New Millennium High School Memorandum of Understanding
a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 28, 2002
b. Resolution Amending the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and
Implementing Ordinances Relating to the New Millennium High School Memorandum of
Understanding, and Authorizing their Submittal to the Coastal Commission
c. Letter of Charles Lester, California Coastal Commission, to Alvin James, Planning Director,
dated April 23, 2002
d. Letter of Alvin James, Planning Director, dated March 15, 2001 (item No. 72, March 27, 2001
agenda (on file with the Clerk)
e. Letter of Alvin James, Planning Director, dated February 28, 2002 (item No. 38, March 5,
2002 agenda (on file with the Clerk)
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).
*****REGULAR AGENDA*****
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS -9:00 A.M. or thereafter
53. Public hearing to consider the proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Numbers 107-052-03 and
04 from the Residential Agriculture ("RA") zone district to the Timber Production ("TP") zone
district. Requires a Rezoning. The property is located on the southeast side of Browns Valley
Road approximately one quarter mile south of the intersection of Redwood and Browns Valley
Roads. Situs: 846 and 858 Browns Valley Road, Corralitos. Application No. 99-0677. Applicant:
Gary Paul. Owner: Herbert and Valerie Decker
a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 23, 2002
b. Findings
c. CEQA Exemption
d. Planning Commission Resolution 9-02
e. Ordinance
f. Planning Commission Staff Report of May 8, 2002
g. Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2002
h. Agreement
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 DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 10:45 A.M. or thereafter
54. 10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM
Bid opening for Soquel Drive Sidewalk Improvement Project
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 9, 2002
55. Public hearing to consider recommendation to amend County Code Chapter 18.10 to provide
for a procedure to review and analyze applications for residential development proposed at
densities less than the lowest end of the general plan range as early in the process as possible
a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 24, 2002
b. Board of Supervisors Resolution
c. Ordinance amending County Code Section 18.10.140
d. CEQA Exemption
e. Planning Commission Staff Report
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.
56. Consider report on the status of animal control services and take related actions
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
b. JPA Agreement
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 2:30 P.M.
57. Consider report on Efforts of Water Resource Protection and Cleanup of Groundwater
Contamination in Santa Cruz County
a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Administrator and the Planning Director of May 31, 2002
b. Report
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.
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9:00
Roll Call
12:00
Lunch
10:00
Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
1:30
Scheduled and Regular
Departmental Item
10:30
Recess
3:30
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.
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.
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.