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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 10, 2003

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.	Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller
7.	Item deleted
8.	Item deleted
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 Authorizing Amendment to the Contract Between the County of Santa Cruz and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees Retirement System (approved "in concept" on May 20, 2003, Item No. 85.1)
11.	Adopt Ordinance Amending County Code Section 12.01.070 Regarding Building Permit Issuance (approved "in concept" on June 3, 2003, Item No. 49)
12.	Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of the County Code Relating to Multi-Way Stop Intersections (approved "in concept" on June 3, 2003, Item No. 53)
13.	Reject the claim of Suzanne Perry, No. 203-106, and refer to County Counsel
14.	Adopt resolution scheduling a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter on the proposed 2003/2004 Assessment Rate Report for Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control, County Service Area No. 53, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner
15.	Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $18,981 to Budget Index 131820 (Animal Control) and take related actions, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
16.	Accept and file report on Community Television and approve the 2003/2004 activities plan and budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
17.	Continue the matter of the imposition of liquidated damages for material breaches of Charter Communications Properties, LLC Franchise to provide cable television services to August 26, 2003, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
18.	Approve gross pay adjustment for Clerk II in District Attorney's Victim-Witness Program in the amount of $1,896.46, as recommended by the District Attorney
19.	Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to sign and submit an agreement to the State Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board in the amount of $40,000 for processing funeral/burial and relocation expenses for fiscal year 2003/2004, as recommended by the District Attorney
20.	Approve subscription plan amendment in the amount of $17,640 between Lexis-Nexis and the County of Santa Cruz for fiscal year 2003/2004, and authorize the District Attorney to sign the subscription plan amendment on behalf of the County, as recommended by the District Attorney
21.	Approve the Federal 2003 Domestic Preparedness Program, Part II grant allocations and authorize the Emergency Services Administrator to submit the application on behalf of the Operational Area, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator
22.	Approve completion of the Batt Insulation and Thermal Insulation Board for the Building Envelope Repairs at Health and Human Services Building project; approve final cost in the amount of $19,446; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
23.	Approve completion of the Rough Carpentry Trade Component of the Building Envelope Repairs project at the Health and Human Services Building; approve final cost in the amount of $45,850; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
24.	Approve completion of the Trenching and Shoring Component of the Building Envelope Repairs project at the Health and Human Services Building project; approve final cost of $133,707.76; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
25.	Approve completion of the Exterior Sheathing Component of the Building Envelope Repairs project at the Health and Human Services Building; approve final cost in the amount of $88,110; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
26.	Declare various County vehicles as surplus to County needs and direct the General Services Director to arrange for their disposition, as recommended by the Director of General Services
27.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $38,000 and approve agreement with Pacific Coast Trane Service at a cost not-to-exceed $38,386 for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at 701 Ocean Street, as recommended by the Director of General Services
28.	Accept and file annual report on the status of the private sector Living Wage program and adopt resolution setting the living wage at $11.65 for those employees receiving benefits and at $12.71 for those employees not receiving benefits, as recommended by the Director of General Services
29.	Accept and file 2002/2003 Equal Employment Opportunity Annual Report, as recommended by the Director of Personnel
30.	Approve amendment to agreement for program evaluation services for Probation Department's Challenge Grant program and authorize payment of old invoice in the amount of $82,193 for services provided in 2000/01, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
31.	Approve independent contractor agreement in the amount of $36,400 with University of California, San Francisco, Child Services Research Group, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
32.	Approve amendment to the lease agreement with Six C's, East Lake Village Shopping Center, Incorporated, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
33.	Direct the County Administrative Officer to return during the 2003/2004 budget hearings, as an item included in the last day reports, with a recommendation that will immediately provide for the increased payments to PERS from the Sheriff's Office budget associated with the 3 percent at 50 retirements for the classifications of Chief Deputy and Sheriff-Coroner, as recommended by Supervisors Wormhoudt and Campos
34.	Approve appointment of Marline K. Bushey to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
35.	Approve appointment of Wilma Gold to the Child Care Planning Council, as a representative in Category 3, for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
36.	Adopt resolution urging the passage of Senate Bill 67 relating to renewable energy, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

37.	Accept and file report on the feasibility of implementing Assembly Bill 1421, the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Demonstration project; direct the Health Services Agency to monitor statewide implementation of the project; and report back in June 2004 on the feasibility of implementation, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
38.	Authorize the Health Services Agency to submit a grant application to the Department of Urban Development for Lead-Based paint hazard control and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign the application, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
39.	Approve agreements and amendments with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center to increase the maximum amount by $95,616 to $4,803,004, with Front Street to amend budget pages with no increase in the contract maximum, with Unity Care to increase the maximum amount by $46,445 to $567,445, with Sobriety Works to increase maximum amount by $38,893 to $272,476, and a new agreement with the University of California, San Francisco in the amount of $225,000, effective November 19, 2002; and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
40.	Accept and file report on the West Nile Virus; approve Surveillance and Response Plan; direct the Agricultural Commissioner and Health Services Agency Director to return in August 2003 with a report on the presence of the West Nile Virus in California and/or Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director and the Agricultural Commissioner
41.	Authorize vendor payment of $219.73, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
42.	Accept and file report on the implementation of Cultural Competency Standards; approve changes to the Community Programs contract boilerplate (on file with the Clerk) and associated exhibit; and direct the Human Resources Agency Director to incorporate a progress report on cultural competence implementation into the annual Community Programs report in May 2004, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
43.	Authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign the contract amendment with Pajaro Valley Shelter Services for a transfer of funds to provide enhanced shelter services for women and children, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
44.	Accept and file transition work plan for serving In-Home Supportive Services contact consumers in fiscal year 2003/2004 in the independent provider mode; and direct the Human Resources Agency Director to report back to your Board on or before September 30, 2003 with a status report on the transition, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
45.	Accept and file report on General Assistance (GA) program and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
45.1	Adopt resolution opposing Assembly Bill 1470, unless amended, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

46.	Accept and file report on earlier notifications guidelines and draft amendments to Chapter 18.10 about earlier notification for projects requiring public hearing at Levels V, VI, and VII, as recommended by the Planning Director (continued from June 3, 2003, Item No. 31)
47.	Accept and file report on Measure J monitoring, as recommended by the Planning Director
48.	Authorize the Planning Director to execute a contract with Parsons in the amount of $152,500 including any subsequent amendments that may be necessary to complete the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Soda Lake Facility Expansion project, and to execute the revenue contract with the applicant to provide funds for this work, as recommended by the Planning Director
49.	Accept status report and direct Public Works and Planning to continue to pursue potential grant funding needed to contract for professional services related to obtaining water rights and the development of off-stream water storage reservoirs for the Coast Dairies Ranch and return with a status report on or before October 21, 2003, as recommended by the Directors of Planning and Public Works
50.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $2,215 and authorize the Planning Director to amend the Purchase Order agreement to provide consultant services, as recommended by the Planning Director
51.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, August 19, 2003, on the afternoon agenda, at 1:30 p.m. or thereafter to consider a proposal to: 1) create a subdivision for nine single-family lots and a remainder parcel to be dedicated for biotic conservation easement 2) change the existing zoning of "SU" (Special Use) to "R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential, minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet) zone district for the area to be subdivided into residential lots and to the "PR" (Parks, Recreation and Open Space) zone district for the conservation easement parcel; and 3) change the General Plan land use designation of "Urban Low Density Residential" to "Resource Conservation" on the conservation easement parcel, for property located at the northern terminus of Benson Avenue about 2,100 feet northeast of Thurber Lane in Santa Cruz Gardens area of Live Oak, as recommended by the Planning Director
52.	Accept status report of the Joint Powers Facilities Construction Agreement between the County of Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College and direct Public Works to report back on or before December 9, 2003, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
53.	Accept and file report on the Buena Vista Landfill Soil Management project and direct the Department of Public Works to take necessary actions to maximize on-site soil storage at the Buena Vista Landfill and expedite evaluation of replacement solid waste facilities, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54.	Accept and file report on the roadside pesticide use information hotline, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
55.	Accept and file status report on the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power project; direct Public Works to send the appropriate notice of termination to Brown, Vence and Associates LFG, Incorporated; direct Public Works to return on August 5, 2003 with a draft request for proposal to develop landfill gas resources at the Buena Vista Landfill and a consultant services contract for assistance with a request for proposal process, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
56.	Accept low bid of Granite Construction Company in the amount of $181,590 for the 2002/2003 Pavement Management Digout Project, Phase II; authorize award of 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
57.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Appleby and Company, Incorporated in the amount of $86,680 for document imaging equipment, software and file conversion and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
58.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $236,802 from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Sudden Oak Death Hazard Tree Removal program; approve amendment to agreement with James P. Allen and Associates for arborist services increasing the contract by $19,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $41,350; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the amendment on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
59.	Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $481.60 for a Department of Public Works Heavy Equipment Mechanic II, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
60.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Brommer Street Improvement Project, Phase II; make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; and approve payment of claims, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
61.	Ratify Contract Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $24,996.80 for the Brommer Street Improvements and make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
62.	Accept and file report on the status of the feasibility study for a bike trail in the San Lorenzo River watershed; and direct Public Works to return with a request for proposal for the feasibility study on or before September 23, 2003, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
63.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) and the engineer's estimate for the Highlands Way Storm Damage Repair project; authorize calling for bids; adopt resolution allowing the bid opening for the project to take place in the office of the Director of Public Works at 10:45 a.m. on July 5, 2003; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
64.	Accept the low bid of Williams Tree Service in the amount of $185,003 for the Sudden Oak Death Hazardous Tree Removal project; authorize award of 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
65.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $10,000 from Mr. Bill Lane, to be used for creating an interpretive classroom at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks Open Space and Cultural Services
66.	Adopt resolution accepting two Offers to Dedicate for portions of Assessor's Parcel Number 032-182-04, located in the vicinity of East Cliff Drive and Larch Lane, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
67.	Adopt resolution scheduling a public hearing on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter on the Benefit Assessment/Service Charge Report for County Service Plan 9E, Streetscape Maintenance, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

68.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve funds in the amount of $800 for the acquisition of property necessary for the Brommer Street Sidewalk Improvement project (17th to Thompson Avenues) and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

68.1

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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property street address (APN if no street address): APN 029-101-18, 20, 21 Negotiating parties (not agents): Tom Burns, Redevelopment Agency Administrator, and Alan Burchett Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment ADDENDA: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Case Name/No.: In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W), California Public Utilities Commission Application No. 02-09-0032 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

68.2	Approve allocations of special purpose funds, as recommended by the Fish and Game Advisory Commission, and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

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

69.	Consider report and resolution to implement the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) Separation Incentive Plan a. Letter of the Personnel Director b. Resolution c. Plan Document
70.	Consider agreement with AMR West for advanced life support and ambulance services a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director b. ADM-29 Request for approval of funds c. Contract d. Attachment A
71.	Consider report and recommendations relating to the establishment of a medical marijuana identification card program in Santa Cruz County a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director b. Ordinance
72.	Consider ordinance adding Chapter 7.112 to the Santa Cruz County Code relating to Disposal of Hazardous Electronic Devices and consider related actions a. Letter of the Director of Public Works b. Proposed E-Waste Take Back c. Ordinance Summary d. Ordinance e. Resolution
73.	Item deleted
74.	Consider report on Volume II Task Force and take related actions a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 30, 2003 b. Memos of the Board Members
75.	Consider report on the Planning Department's Policy Interpretation Binder a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 27, 2003 b. Policy Interpretation Binder
76.	Public hearing on proposed 2003/2004 benefit assessment/service charges and 2003/2004 Assessment/Service Charge Reports for County Service Area No. 12, Wastewater Management a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director and the Environmental Health Director of May 29, 2003 b. Letter of May 1, 2003 c. Resolutions 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).
77.	Consider ordinance amending Chapter 9.28 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to designation of stop intersections and consider related actions for Minor Land Division Nos. 94-0366, 95-0385, 96-0601 and 98-0817 a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 29, 2003 b. Resolution c. Location Map d. Ordinances
78.	Consider the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and refer adoption to the individual departmental budget hearings, and direct Public Works to present a Final 2003/2004 CIP, incorporating all changes that your Board adopts as part of the 2003/2004 budget hearings in CIP related budget appropriations on or before December 9, 2003 a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 29, 2003 b. Attachment 1
79.	Consider proposed Living Wage Ordinance amendment and take related actions a. Letter of the Human Resources Agency Director of May 29, 2003 b. Ordinance c. Proposed Amended Contract Agreement (on file with the Clerk)
80.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Fuel Dispensing System Modification Project a. Letter of the Director of General Services of May 8, 2003
81.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Pajaro Dunes Fire Station Underground Tank Removal Project a. Letter of the Director of General Services of May 12, 2003
82.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Buena Vista Landfill Expansion, Module 4A a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 24, 2003
83.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Carlton Road at Coward Creek Storm Damage Repair Project a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 8, 2003

ADDENDA

83.1	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Public Works Maintenance Yard, Under-Dispenser Containment Boxes and Fuel Pumps a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 13, 2003
84.	1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Public hearing to consider recommendation of the Historic Resources Commission to designate certain structures in Aptos Village as historic resources and add them to the County's Historic Resources Inventory a. Letter of the Planning Director of April 18, 2003 b. Resolution Approving Amendments to Historic Inventory c. Categorical Exemption from CEQA d. Historic Resources Commission Resolutions e. Historic Resources Commission Staff Reports f. Historic Resources Commission Draft Minutes g. Section 16.42.080 h. Correspondence 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).
	WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE LISTING: The Written Correspondence Listing is established to act as a report of materials received by the Board as a whole but may also include items requested for inclusion by individual Supervisors. Upon completion of any actions deemed necessary (i.e. acknowledgment, referral, etc.), these items are included in the Written Correspondence Listing under the appropriate heading. While these items are not part of the official record of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, they will be maintained by the Clerk of the Board for a period of two years, after which time they may be destroyed after the County's Historic Resources Commission has been provided an opportunity for review.