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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
March 27, 2001

1. Roll Call
   Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

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 (3) 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.

5. Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda.

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******CONSENT AGENDA******

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6.	Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller
7.	Approve minutes of March 13, 2001, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of March 19, 2001 through March 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.	Reject the claim of Cunningham Lindsey as Subrogee for Stewardship/Mt. Hermon, No. 001-055B and refer to County Counsel
10.	Reject the claim of Bogart McAvoy, No. 001-093 as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel
11.	Award contract to Bogner Sheet Metal in the amount of $23,656 for the upgrade of the air conditioning unit at the Redwoods Classroom; authorize the General Services Director to approve change orders and appropriate $2,366 in addition to the contract amount, to cover change order expenditures; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
12.	Authorize the General Services Department to negotiate a contract for installation of pre-cooling coils at 1080 Emeline and return on or before April 24, 2001 with a recommended contract, as recommended by the Director of General Services
13.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the 1400 Emeline Emergency Power Upgrade project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for April 24, 2001 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services
14.	Authorize the County Office of Emergency Services to submit the State Domestic Preparedness Needs Assessment grant applications for the amounts of $7,212 and $51,771 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
15.	Approve amendment to the State Master Agreement for telecommunications services to include additional services, and authorize the Information Services Director to sign the Authorization to Order documents, as recommended by the Information Services Director
16.	Accept and file report on the Live Oak Parking program and adopt a resolution deleting a classification, as recommended by the Personnel Director and the Director of Public Works
17.	Approve Real Property Lease Agreement with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center for the Probation Department's Family Preservation program, effective April 1, 2001, and take related action, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
18.	Approve amendment to lease agreement for the Felton Sheriff's Service Center to establish the term of the agreement as January 25, 2000 through January 24, 2005, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
19.	Approve reappointment of Mary Hammer to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
20.	Approve reappointment of Fifth District representatives to various advisory bodies, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
21.	Approve the letter of Cooperation and Support for Ecology Action's grant application to the California Energy Commission to evaluate and encourage the use of renewable energy systems in the County, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
22.	Adopt resolutions supporting the passage of Senate Bill 74, Senate Bill 94, and, as introduced, Assembly Bill 315, which would exempt county and special district libraries from Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) property tax shifts, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
23.	Approve recommended process for drafting a redistricting plan for consideration by the Board of Supervisors, as outlined, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
24.	Approve reappointment of First District representatives to various advisory bodies, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
25.	Approve reappointment of Myrna Sherman and Barbara Joy Templeton to the Mental Health Advisory Board for terms to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
26.	Approve reappointment of Toni Campbell to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
27.	Approve appointment of Laura Grossman to the Human Services Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
28.	Approve reappointment of Second District representatives to various advisory bodies, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
29.	Approve reappointment of Donna Lopiano to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
30.	Approve recommendations regarding possible consideration of efforts to reduce or eliminate Methyl-Tertiary-Butyl-Ether (MTBE) in Santa Cruz County, as outlined, with a report back on April 24, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
31.	Direct the Information Services Department, in cooperation with the Clerk of the Board and the Board of Supervisors staff, to implement a webpage program for providing the public with information on County commissions and committees, and to provide the Board with a progress report on May 22, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
32.	Accept nomination of Donna Echols and William D. McMullen for appointment to the In-home Supportive Services Advisory Committee, as at-large representatives of Consumers, for terms to expire March 21, 2002, with final appointment to be made April 17, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
33.	Approve reappointment of Cynthia Rae Margolin to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
34.	Approve reappointment of Susana Sotelo to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
35.	Approve reappointment of Arcadio Viveros to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
36.	Approve reappointment of Mark Holguin to the Children and Youth Commission, as an at-large representative of the Human Resources Agency, for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Chairman Campos
37.	Accept and file annual report of the Mental Health Advisory Board and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos
38.	Approve appointment of Jay Elliott Dravich to the Disaster Council, as an at-large community member representing a local volunteer effort related to disaster planning, as nominated by the Deputy Director of Emergency Services, for a term to expire January 1, 2003, as recommended by Chairman Campos
38.1	Defer consideration of report on transfer of County Service Area 54 (Mt. Charlie) waterworks system to Summit West until April 17, 2001, as recommended by County Counsel

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

39.	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
40.	Approve fixed asset purchase of a digital projector and a laptop computer for the Tobacco Education Program and approve transfer of funds in the amount of $8,700, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
41.	Accept and file report on the Redwoods Program and direct the Health Services Administrator to work with the Chief Probation Officer and the Human Resources Agency Administrator and return to the Board with a budget report to include recommended actions to implement the proposed Redwoods program redesign and related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
42.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $15,500 in unanticipated revenue from Title II of the Ryan White CARE Act; authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the related amendment to the State Title II revenue agreement when received; and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the $15,500 amendment for a total agreement of $118,191 with the Santa Cruz AIDS Project for HIV Consortium Services, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
43.	Approve agreements with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Services in the amount of $26,222 and with Instructional Access, Incorporated in the amount of $27,750 to provide transportation and computer training services and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the agreements, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
44.	Accept and file report on Facilities and Infrastructure Work Plan for Santa Cruz County Community Programs; adopt proposed Work Plan; and direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to return on May 8, 2001 with a contract for a facility study, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
45.	Accept and file report on the status of the Santa Cruz County Homeless 2000 Census and Needs Assessment, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

46.	Schedule a public hearing on April 17, 2001 on the morning agenda, at 9:00 am. or thereafter, to consider the Planning Commissions' recommendation regarding General Plan/Local Coast Program Land Use Plan and implementing ordinance amendments to designate APN 028-302-04 as a park site, as recommended by the Planning Director
47.	Schedule a public hearing on April 17, 2001 on the morning agenda at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, to consider the Planning Commissions' recommendation regarding General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan an implementing ordinance amendments to designate APN 038-081-36 as a park site, as recommended by the Planning Director
48.	Defer report on parking lot alterations to May 1, 2001, as recommended by the Planning Director
49.	Accept and file report on amendments to the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Zone District Use Charts and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
50.	Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms of contract for right-of way acquisitions for the Bean Creek Road Drainage and Erosion Control Improvement project; approve payment of claims; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contracts, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
51.	Adopt resolution of intention to establish County Services Area No. 57, Graham Hill, Supervisorial District 5; schedule a public hearing on May 1, 2001 on the morning agenda at 9:00 am. or thereafter; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
52.	Adopt resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to submit the Department of Conservation Division of Recycling's City/County Funding Request Form for promotion collection and recycling of beverage containers, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the request form, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
53.	Approve the plans, specifications (on file with the Clerk), and engineers estimate for the Swanton Road Bridge, Forest Hill Drive Bridge, and East Zayante Road Bridges seismic retrofit project; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for April 24, 2001 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Pringle Tractor Company for heavy equipment parts supply and repair services for a total cost not-to-exceed $20,000; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
55.	Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the subdivision agreement between Harbor Vista Partnership and the County of Santa Cruz and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
56.	Adopt resolution authorizing Public Works' application for Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation and Mitigation Program grant funds; direct Public Works to return in summer 2001 with a report on the outcome of the grant application, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
57.	Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the 2000/2001 Pavement Management Overlay project; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for May 1, 2001 at 10:45 a.m.; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
58.	Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the 2000/2001 Pavement Management Slurry Seal Project; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for May 1, 2001 at 10:45 a.m.; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
59.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Sandis Humber Jones for engineering and public relation services in a not-to-exceed amount of $332,698 for the Graham Hill Road Improvement project, Roaring Camp Road to 0.64 South, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
60.	Approve the plans, specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Browns Valley Bridge Replacement project; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for May 1, 2001 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
61.	Approve Contract Change Order Number 1 in the amount of $23,586.30 for the 30th,32nd and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain Sanitary Sewer, and Sidewalk Improvements; direct the Chair of the Board to sign the contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
62.	Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign a letter granting permission to the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District to improve and use a portion of Conference Drive on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
63.	Approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $150,000 from Structures and Improvements to Mobile Equipment for the purchase of a track mounted excavator for construction and demolition material recycling operations at the Buena Vista Landfill, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
64.	Approve contract with Lechner Associates in the amount of $14,250 for landscape architectural services to complete the Brommer Park Playground Renovation project; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
65.	Authorize the Parks Director to negotiate a contract with Reed Cripe to fabricate, install and staff the 2001 State Fair Display for compensation not-to-exceed $2,500 and any prize money won by the display; and report back with the contract for approval on or before May 1, 2001, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
66.	Approve contract with Joni L. Janecki and Associates Incorporated in the amount of $48,590 for landscape architectural habitat management planning services to complete the Moran Lake Butterfly Habitat Management Plan project; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

67.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve $228,000 for the acquisition of right-of-way for the Capitola Road Improvement project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
68.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve contract amendment to increase the construction contingency in the amount of $30,000 for the Anna Jean Cummings Park project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
69.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve request for Rehabilitation Financing from Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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******CLOSED SESSION AGENDA******

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

70.

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.:Bazar v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court No. 134334 Case Name/No.:Charter Communications, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, N.D. Federal Court Case No. C-99-1874 EAL Case Name/No.:In re Title Two Investment Corporation, United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District, Case No. 00 51436 MM (Chapter 11) Case Name/No.:Chirco V. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court No. 139830 Case Name/No.:Harville V. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court No. 138739 Case Name/No.:Murphy v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court No. 138748 Case Name/No.:Rittenhouse v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court No. 139652 Case Name/No.:Moore v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court No. 13809 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property street address (APN if no street address): 1201 Freedom Boulevard., Watsonville, CA Negotiating parties (not agents): Patrice Edwards and Real Property Division REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL- will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session

70.1

Accept proposal in the amount of $8,900 from Ifland Engineers, Inc., for engineering services related to slide repair within Lomond Terrace, County Service Area No. 28 (District 5); approve contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

*****REGULAR AGENDA*****

70.2	Continue to APRIL 17, 2001 consideration to accept and file the Planning Department's report regarding public comments made during Oral Communications on March 20, 2001
71.	The Board of Supervisors will recess 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 (agendas are located on the table at the front of Board Chambers)
72.	Further public hearing to consider 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 March 15, 2001 b. Resolution Recommending Approval of the Proposed General Plan/Local Coast Program Land Use Plan Amendments c. Ordinance amending County Zoning Ordinance/LCP Implementation Plan d. Proposed Ordinance amending County Code Chapter 13.10 by changing the zoning of certain parcels west of Watsonville City Limits e. CEQA Exemption f. Letter of Attorney Alexander Hansen dated March 13, 2001 g. Letter of Alvin James, Planning Director, dated March 1, 2001
73.	Public hearing to consider the annual report and proposed 2001-2002 fiscal year fees for the Soquel Village Park and Business Improvement area a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator of March 13, 2001 b. Annual Report c. Proposed resolution d. Attachment 1 and 2 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).
74.	Consider reappointment of Betty Petersen to the Water Advisory Commission, as an at-large member representing private or mutual water companies, in accordance with County Code Chapter 2.96, Section 30, for a term to expire April 1, 2005 a. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of March 14, 2001 b. Application
75.	Consider reappointment of Rama Khalsa, Cecilia Espinola and Maria Castro to the Children and Families Commission, as at-large representatives, in accordance with County Code Chapter 2.45, Section 30, for terms to expire April 1, 2002 a. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of March 14, 2001 b. Applications
76.	Consider reappointment of Ron Prince and Carol Adams to the Emergency Medical Care Commission, as at-large representatives of the Fire Chiefs Association of Santa Cruz County and Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital respectively, for terms to expire April 1, 2005 a. Letter of Chairman Campos of March 14, 2001 b. Letter of Chief Ron Richabaugh of March 8, 2001 c. Letter of Sister Julie Hyer, O.P. of March 13, 2001
77.	Consider reappointment of Mike Roach to the Children and Youth Commission, as an at-large representative in the category "under 18," in accordance with County Code Chapter 2.44, Section 30, for a term to expire April 1, 2005 a. Letter of Chairman Campos of March 14, 2001 b. Application
78.	Consider reappointment of Marilyn Hummel to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large representative, in accordance with Resolution 389-69, for a term to expire April 1, 2003 a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of March 7, 2001 b. Application
79.	Consider reappointments of Dr. Christine Griger, Michael Molesky and Alvin Karp to the Santa Cruz-Monterey County Managed Medical Care Commission, as at-large representatives in the categories indicated, for terms to expire April 1, 2005 a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of March 14, 2001 b. Applications
80.	Hearing on proposed eminent domain action for the Capitola Road Improvement project; consideration of adoption of resolution to institute eminent domain proceedings a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 15, 2001 b. Resolution with exhibits and site maps
81.	Consider report and recommendation on the redistricting of County Supervisorial district boundaries a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer
81.1	Consider reappointment of Dan Reed, Scott Hamby and Tony Warman to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, as at-large representatives, in accordance with County Code Chapter 2.29, Section 30, for terms to expire April 1, 2005 a. Letter of Chairman Campos of March 23, 2001 b. Letter of Amy Newell of March 22, 2001 c. Minutes of Scotts Valley City Council meeting held March 12, 2001 d. Letter of Tony Warman of March 23, 2001
82.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for re-roof of 100 Rountree Lane a. Letter of the Director of General Services of February 21, 2001
83.	1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Consider Progress Report on Water Resources Management a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 14, 2001 "fdsfd" b. Table with summary of recommendations and Timelines for implementation c. Inventory of plumbing devices in County owned facilities d. Santa Margarita Groundwater Basin Advisory Committee-White Paper e. Report entitled "Identifying Potential Locations for Groundwater Recharge" (on file with the Clerk) f. Draft Proclamation g. February 14, 2001 letter from City of Santa Cruz