Board of Supervisors Minutes - 04/16/02



                         PROCEEDINGS OF THE 
                          SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
                        BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

                       VOLUME 2002, NUMBER 11
                           APRIL 16, 2002
           
 
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                       ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES

           VOTING KEY: A = Almquist, B = Beautz, C = Campos;        
           P = Pirie, 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, See Item
              Nos. 30, 30.1, 30.2, 30.3 and 30.4

          4.  ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - one person addressed the Board
 
          5.  Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA
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          6.  APPROVED claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

          7.  DELETED ITEM
 
          8.  DELETED ITEM

          9.  APPROVED the reading by Title of all ordinances
              considered for adoption that may appear on this
              agenda, and further waived a detailed reading of said
              ordinances, as recommended by County Counsel

         10.  APPROVED purchase of various computer equipment at a
              cost not-to-exceed $24,500 and approved the transfer
              of budget appropriations, as recommended by the
              Director of Child Support Services



         11.  DEFERRED the report on the Animal Control Services
              Agreement to the April 23, 2002 agenda, at 9:00 a.m.
              or thereafter, as recommended by the County
              Administrative Officer

         12.  DIRECTED the Chairperson to write to the Speaker of
              the Assembly and convey the Board's nomination of
              Supervisor Mardi Wormhoudt for appointment to the
              California Coastal Commission, as recommended by
              Supervisor Almquist

         13.  DIRECTED the Chairperson to write to our federal
              representatives urging their support for the petition
              filed by the California Public Utilities Commission
              against sellers of long-term power contracts, as
              recommended by Chairperson Beautz

         14.  AUTHORIZED the Health Services Agency to submit grant
              applications for up to $1,000,000 to the federal
              Bureau of Primary Care for Community Access Program
              funding and for up to $300,000 for Healthcare for the
              Homeless funding to expand the current program, as
              recommended by the Health Services Agency
              Administrator  

         15.  ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 113-2002 accepting
              unanticipated revenue in the amount of $508,085 from
              the California Department of Education for Child Care
              program; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 114-2002 approving
              amendment to agreement with the California Department
              of Education for $2,015,641 providing subsidized child
              care services; and directed the Human Resources Agency
              Administrator to take related actions, as recommended
              by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

         16.  APPROVED amendment to increase contract with the Santa
              Cruz Community Counseling Center by $70,780, in
              federal funds to help leverage Proposition 10 funds
              for the Answers Benefiting Children program, and
              authorized the Human Resources Agency Administrator to
              sign the contract amendment, as recommended by the
              Human Resources Agency Administrator
         17.  APPROVED Child Abuse Prevention Intervention and
              Treatment and the Community Based Family Resource and
              Support Programs three year plan; authorized the Human
              Resources Agency Administrator to issue a Request for
              Proposal for associated services; and directed the
              Human Resources Agency Administrator to return on May
              21, 2002 with recommendations for award of contracts,
              as recommended by the Human Resources Agency
              Administrator

         18.  SCHEDULED a public hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2002, on
              the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to
              consider an ordinance extending an interim ordinance
              amending Sections 13.10.458 and 13.10.684 of the Santa
              Cruz County Code establishing a maximum building
              height and story limitation for mobile homes or
              accessory buildings located within a mobile home park,
              as recommended by the Planning Director

         19.  APPROVED amendment to agreement for construction
              engineering services with Buckland and Taylor,
              Limited, by increasing the contract by $50,000 for a
              total not-to-exceed amount of $84,950 for the Soquel
              Drive (Bargetto) Bridge Replacement and Streetscape
              project; authorized the Director of Public Works to
              sign the agreement; and approved payment of an
              outstanding invoice in the amount of $7,731.25 to
              Buckland and Taylor, Limited, as recommended by the
              Director of Public Works

         20.  APPROVED Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of
              $103,490.80 for the Holohan Road Bike Lane/Resurfacing
              Improvements and Asphalt Concrete Overlay project on
              Summit Road, Felton Empire Road and Soquel San Jose
              Road; authorized the Chairperson to sign the change
              order; and take related action, as recommended by the
              Director of Public Works

         21.  APPROVED plans, specifications and engineer's estimate
              for the Brommer Street Improvements (Seventh Avenue to
              Seventeenth Avenue) and authorized calling for bids;
              set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7,
              2002; and approved related actions, as recommended by
              the Director of Public Works

         22.  APPROVED amendment to agreement with Valley Women's
              Club of San Lorenzo Valley for recycling services by
              increasing the amount by $20,000 from the current
              solid waste budget; authorized the Director of Public
              Works to sign the agreement; and authorized
              retroactive payment of $6,900 for scrap metal
              transportation costs, as recommended by the Director
              of Public Works

         23.  ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 115-2002 of intention to
              establish Ridge Drive, County Service Area (CSA) No.
              58 (5th District); scheduled a public hearing on June
              4, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider
              establishment of CSA No. 58, Ridge Drive; accepted and
              approved Engineer's Report for proposed assessment
              rates for CSA No. 58, Ridge Drive; adopted RESOLUTION
              NO. 116-2002 of intention to authorize and levy an
              assessment for road maintenance and operations within
              CSA No. 58, Ridge Drive; scheduled a public hearing on
              Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for
              a hearing on the proposed assessment rates; approved
              notice of public hearing and ballots for the proposed
              2002/2003 assessment for CSA No. 58, Ridge Drive;
              directed the Department of Public Works to mail
              ballots to the record owners of properties; and
              directed the Clerk of the Board to take related
              action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

         24.  ACCEPTED and approved the engineer's reports for
              County Service Area (CSA) No. 26, Hidden Valley, Zones
              "A" through "G" and CSA No. 44, Sunbeam Woods; adopted
              RESOLUTION NO. 117-2002  of Intention to authorize and
              Levy an Assessment for Road Maintenance and Operations
              for County Service Area No. 26, Hidden Valley, Zones
              "A" through "G"; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 118-2002 of
              Intention to authorize and Levy an Assessment for Road
              Maintenance and Operations for County Service Area No.
              44, Sunbeam Woods; approved notices of public hearing,
              ballot procedures, and ballots for the proposed
              increased 2002/2003 assessments; scheduled a public
              hearing on June 4, 2002; directed Public Works to mail
              ballots to the record owners of properties; and
              directed the Clerk of the Board to take related
              action; as recommended by the Director of Public Works





         25.  ACCEPTED site improvements for Tract 1431, Rodeo Creek
              and Minor Land Division 98-0610 (Gross Road) as
              completed; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 119-2002 accepting
              Via Gargano into the County maintained road system;
              directed the Clerk of the Board to release the
              Faithful Performance Security and retain sufficient
              funds from the Faithful Performance Security to
              provide for the Guarantee, Warranty and Maintenance of
              Work Security and approved related actions, as
              recommended by the Director of Public Works

         26.  APPROVED the plans, specifications and engineer's
              estimate for the Buena Vista Landfill Entrance
              Facility Improvements Phase I; set the bid opening for
              May 21, 2002 at 10:45 a.m.; and directed the Clerk of
              the Board to take related action, as recommended by
              the Director of Public Works

         27.  ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 120-2002 for right-of-way
              acquisition for the Alice Street and Corcoran Avenue
              Improvement project; made findings that the
              improvements are of benefit to the project area; and
              approved payment of claim, as recommended by the
              Director of Public Works

         28.  ACCEPTED AND FILED report on the possibility of
              purchasing and developing the proposed McGregor park
              site and approved related actions, as recommended by
              the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural
              Services

         29.  AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
              REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVED financing in the amount
              of $66,200 for the right-of-way easements for the
              Alice Street and Corcoran Avenue improvement project
              and approved related actions, as recommended by the
              Redevelopment Agency Administrator

         30.  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
              CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
              Agency Negotiator:  Personnel Director
              Employee Organization:  SEIU Local 415
              PERSONNEL SESSION:County Counsel
              REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL- No report given
 
         30.1 DIRECTED the Public Works Department and Planning to
              waive the fees of the Aptos Village Cleanup normally
              associated with the deposit of materials in the
              landfill and the issuance of any necessary permits for
              this project, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

         30.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.121-2002 acknowledging
              responsibility for Liability and Workers' Compensation
              insurances for the In-Home Supportive Services Public
              Authority, as recommended by the Personnel Director

         30.3 APPROVED contract with Fox Lawson and Associates in an
              amount not-to-exceed $30,000 to conduct a total
              compensation survey; adopted RESOLUTION NO. 122-2002
              accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of
              $4,000 from SEIU; approved transfer of $26,000 from
              contingencies; and authorized the Personnel Director
              to take related actions; as recommended by the
              Personnel Director

         30.4 SCHEDULED a presentation for May 7, 2002, regarding
              the proposed Watsonville Urban Limit Line, as
              recommended by Supervisors Campos and Pirie




REGULAR AGENDA



         31.  Presentation of report on National Public Health Week

         32.  CONSIDERED presentation and report by the Health
              Services Agency on the Emergency Ambulance Advanced
              Life Support Transport Services Request for Proposal;
              accepted and filed report; and directed the Health
              Services Agency to return on April 23, 2002 with a
              final Request for Proposal (RFP) for Emergency
              Ambulance Advanced Life Support Transport Services for
              approval

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         33.  Public hearing held to consider adoption of a Planned
              Unit Development Ordinance;
        (1)   ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 123-2002 amending County Code
              Sections 18.10.180 re-instating the County's Planned
              Unit Development Ordinance;
        (2)   ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 4661 amending County Code
              Sections 18.10.180 re-instating the County's Planned
              Unit Development Ordinance;
        (3)   certified the CEQA Exemption;
        (4)   directed the Planning Department to transmit the
              amendments to the California Coastal Commission as a
              Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan amendment
              for their approval and certification;
        (5)   and directed the Planning Department to return with a
              review of the program, two years after implementation
              of the program

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         34.  Continued consideration of amendments to the Santa
              Cruz County Code Section 17.10 regarding Affordable
              Housing Programs and Affordable Housing Program
              Guidelines;
        (1)   approved ordinance "in concept" to return on April 23,
              2002 for final adoption;
        (2)   and approved the revised Affordable Housing Guidelines
              to implement the ordinance amendments

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         35.  APPROVED appointment of Daniel R. Bronson to the
              Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, as an at-large
              public member, in accordance with County Code Chapter
              2.100, Section 30, for a term to be staggered by lot

              PCWAB

         36.  RECEIVED bids regarding Juvenile Hall Roof Replacement
              and referred to the General Services Department to
              return on or before May 7, 2002 with a recommendation
              on awarding of bid

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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 May 7, 2002
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