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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
November 6, 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 October 16, 2001 and October 23, 2001, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of October 18, 2001 through October 31, 2001 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.	Reject the claim of Jose E. Montesinos, No. 102-032 and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the claim of Ronald R. Rodrigues, No. 102-035, as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of Juan Manuel Gonzalez, M.D., No. 102-036 and refer to County Counsel
13.	Reject the claims of Adrian Adams, Nos. 102-039A, 102-039B, 102-039C, and 102-039D and refer to County Counsel
14.	Approve extension of County/Court Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) until December 31, 2001 and direct the County Administrative Officer to return with a renewal of the MOU on December 11, 2001, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
15.	Accept and file report on Sheriff's Security and Facility Planning, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16.	Approve a gross pay adjustment in the amount of $865.90, as recommended by the District Attorney
17.	Approve expenditure of $123,980 for the Santa Cruz Auto Theft Task Force from the Vehicle Theft Trust Fund; authorize the District Attorney to sign agreements with the cities of Watsonville and Santa Cruz; and take related actions, as recommended by the District Attorney
18.	Approve agreement with C.S.I. Telecommunications to provide services in support of the Mobile Data Communications project in an amount not-to-exceed $30,000; approve transfer of appropriations from the Sheriff Coroner budget to the General Services Technical Communications budget to fund the agreement; and authorize the Director of General Services to sign and implement the agreement, as recommended by the Director of General Services
19.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the 265 Water Street Remodel project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on December 4, 2001, as recommended by the Director of General Services
20.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Watsonville Health Center HVAC Replacement project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on December 4, 2001, as recommended by the Director of General Services
21.	Accept the 100 Rountree Lane Re-Roof project as complete; approve the final cost in the amount of $188,144 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
22.	Approve and ratify the emergency repair of the County Main Jail cogeneration power system at a cost of $11,297.66, as recommended by the Director of General Services
23.	Accept and file report on the use of nine-county comparison for salary studies in the County, as recommended by the Personnel Director (materials available November 2, 2001)
24.	Authorize the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office Recruitment and Hiring Unit to participate in the Public Safety Job Fair and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $6,000, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner and the Personnel
25.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $15,000 from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Trust Fund to purchase various fixed assets and augment the purchase of the forensic comparison microscope previously approved in the 2001/2002 Budget Hearings, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
26.	Approve agreement with Property Bureau.com, Incorporated for the disposal of property and/or evidence that is unreturnable to its lawful owner and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
27.	Defer contract award recommendation for Sheriff's Wireless Data Communications Systems to December 11, 2001, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
28.	Approve appointment of Sheila Schat to the Child Care Planning Council, representing the interests of the community at-large, for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
29.	Approve appointment of Charles Levine to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee, as the representative of the Seniors Commission, for a term to expire March 21, 2002, as recommended by Chairman Campos
30.	Approve appointment of B.J. Bartleson to the Emergency Medical Care Commission, as the representative of Watsonville Community Hospital, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Chairman Campos
31.	Approve appointment of Jude Rose to the Children and Youth Commission as an at-large representative of the County Office of Education, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Chairman Campos
31.1	Adopt resolution authorizing the Public Works Department to apply for grant funds to establish a feasibility study for a bike trail in the San Lorenzo River watershed, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

32.	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
33.	Accept and file report regarding integration of fire services into the County Emergency Medical Services System, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
34.	Direct the Health Services Agency to proceed with the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) planning process including the development of a Request for Proposal for ambulance services and return to the Board with a progress report on the EMS planning process on May 21, 2002, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
35.	Approve the State Standard Revenue Agreement for Emergency Medical Services Appropriation and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
36.	Authorize payment of $651.39 for prior year invoices for gas services to Scott Specialty Gases, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
37.	Adopt resolutions accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $62,925; authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the State Standard Agreement (on file with the Clerk) for Medi-Cal Outreach Program Services; and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
38.	Approve submission of a $500,000 grant application to the State Emergency Medical Services Administration for development and implementation of a Santa Cruz County Trauma Plan, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
39.	Accept and file report on Mental Health managed care for persons with MediCal, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
40.	Approve agreements with various Early Intervention Program (EIP) counselors for HIV services to increase the hourly rate to $50 and with Easter Seals Central for California Children's Services to increase the annual maximum amount to $36,000 and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
41.	Approve the submission of application for the Supportive Housing Initiative Act (SHIA) grant funding to the California Department of Mental Health, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
42.	Approve contracts (on file with the Clerk) with ARBOR, Incorporated in the amount of $507,000 for On-the-Job Training Services and for a not-to-exceed amount of $217,731 for the Caregiver Training Initiative program; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $68,200 with the City of San Jose for the Caregiver Training Initiative; and direct the Auditor and the Human Resources Agency to take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
43.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $83,927; authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign contracts with the National Guard, the Homeless Services Center and the Salvation Army for a total not-to-exceed amount of $83,927 for winter shelter facilities; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
44.	Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $689.98, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
45.	Approve amendment to contract with First Alarm Security Patrol to add patrol services for 100 Pioneer, Santa Cruz and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
46.	Approve Workforce Investment Act contract (on file with the Clerk) for training provider information services, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
47.	Approve contract with Community Action Board for emergency pre-eviction services for families with children and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

48.	Approve administrative and procedural changes to improve the effectiveness of the Code Compliance Program and direct the Planning Department to report back on February 5, 2002, as recommended by the Planning Director
49.	Accept and file report on Habitat Conservation Planning for the Zayante Sand Hills area, as recommended by the Planning Director
50.	Approve road closures and parade for the Soquel High School Homecoming Parade scheduled for November 10, 2001 and direct the Public Works Department to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
51.	Authorize the Director of Public Works to make a partial release of Faithful Performance Security for Tract 1423, Santos Subdivision, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
52.	Approve the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Annual Overall Goal Information for 2001/2002 and direct Public Works to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
53.	Authorize the Director of Public Works to make a partial release of Faithful Performance Security for 1431 Rodeo Creek, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54.	Approve independent contractor agreement with SCS Field Services for a total not-to-exceed cost of $47,920 for landfill gas collection system repairs and maintenance and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
55.	Adopt resolution accepting offer of dedication for Assessor's Parcel No. 028-142-35 for the East Cliff Drive Project; direct the Redevelopment Agency to provide a project status report in June 2002; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

56.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve contract with The Landscape Company in the amount of $30,000 for renovation of the Soquel Drive medians from Center Street to Porter Gulch Road 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

57.

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.:Parodi/Sumner, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, County Superior Court Case No. CV 137784 Case Name/No.:Big Creek Lumber Company, et al. & Central Coast Forest Association, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 134816 (Consolidated) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case 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

57.1	Approve appointment of April Exner to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
57.2	Adopt resolution calling the Depot Hill Geological Hazard Abatement District special formation election of five directors for January 29, 2002, as recommended by the County Clerk

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

57.3	Accept and file report regarding the County Crime Prevention Act of 2001; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $432,67.01; approve purchase of two incident command vehicles and set aside $21,000 as partial financing towards an appropriate site for secured vehicle storage; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $100,000 for Fleet Vehicle Replacement; approve purchase of mobile data computer equipment, five replacement bicycles, laptop computers and various safety equipment; and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
58.	Consider report on Santa Cruz County Community Programs a. Letter of the Human Resources Agency Administrator b. Attachments
59.	Public hearing to consider the Coastal Commissions's modifications to 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 a. Letter of the Planning Director of October 22, 2001 b. Resolution Approving of the Coastal Commission's Suggested Modifications to previously approved General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan Amendments related to the New Millennium High School MOU c. Ordinance amending County Zoning Ordinance/LCP Implementation Plan (County Code Sections 13.10.490 through 13.10.493, 17.02.081, and 16.32.090(c)(A)(11)) d. Ordinance amending County Code Chapter 13.10 by changing the zoning of certain parcels west of Watsonville City limits e. Adopted Coastal Commission staff report for Santa Cruz County Major LCP Amendment #1-01, approved at September 12, 2001 Coastal Commission Meeting f. Board of Supervisors Resolution Amending the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Implementing Ordinances Relating to New Millennium High School Memorandum of Understanding, adopted March 27, 2001
60.	Public hearing to consider ordinance amendments to eliminate the term "handicapped" in various County ordinances and to revise the standards for accessible parking in the County Zoning Code a. Letter of the Planning Director of October 22, 2001 b. Resolution Approving the Proposed Amendments to County Code Sections 13.10.265, 13.10.554, 13.20.150, 14.02.020 and 15.02.180, replacing the term "handicapped" with the terms "disabled" and/or "accessible", as appropriate c. Ordinance Amending County Code Sections 13.10.265, 13.10.552, 13.10.554, 13.20.150, 14.02.020, and 15.02.180 to eliminate the Term "Handicapped" and to Revise Accessible Parking Standards d. June 13, 2000 letter from Supervisor Wormhoudt to the Board of Supervisors e. May 30, 2000 letter from Andrea Smith, Coordinator of the County's Commission on Disabilities, to the Board of Supervisors f. CEQA Exemption g. Planning Commission Resolution h. Minutes of Planning Commission meeting of August 8, 2001 i. Planning Commission staff report
61.	Public hearing to consider amendments to the Santa Cruz County Code Grading Ordinance regarding revised design standards for private roads, driveways and bridges a. Letter of the Planning Director of October 22, 2001
b.	Resolution Amending County Code Section 16.20.180, Grading Ordinance Design Standards for Private Roads, Driveways and Bridges

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).

62.   Consider ordinance amending Chapter 9.28 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to designation of stop intersections

a.	Letter of the Director of Public Works of October 25, 2001
b.	Old Ordinance
c.	New Ordinance
d.	Resolution

Consider report on Affordable Housing Action Plan

a.	Letter of the County Administrative Officer

Consider report on the Living Wage Program

a.	Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt
b.	Letter of the County Administrative Officer
c.	Draft Ordinance