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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
January 15, 2002

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
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8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of January 3, 2002 through January 9, 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 2.118.020 of the Santa Cruz County Code by Reducing the Number of Judges Serving on the Domestic Violence Commission to One (approved in concept on January 8, 2002, No. 51)
11.	Reject the claim of Dale Lloyd Ellis, No. 102-058 as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of Paul Howard, No. 102-059 and refer to County Counsel
13.	Reject the claim of Archie Coley, No. 102-060 and refer to County Counsel
14.	Adopt resolution providing for zero property tax exchange for Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO #880), Hilltop road/Thomas Annexation, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
15.	Adopt resolution providing for a zero property tax exchange for Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO #886), Castle Annexation, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16.	Approve contract amendment with Michael Clark extending cafeteria services through June 30, 3002 and direct the General Services Department to return on or before April 9, 2002 with a Request for Proposal for contracting for long-term cafeteria management services, as recommended by the Director of General Services
17.	Accept the Watsonville Health Clinic Re-roof project as complete; approve the final cost in the amount of $173,550; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18.	Accept the Concrete Slab Replacement-Fleet Operations Facility project as complete; approve the final cost in the amount of $16,424; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
19.	Approve contract and operational agreement with California Department of Forestry in the amount of $1,918,238 for fire protection services in the fiscal year 2001/2002 and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
20.	Authorize the County Fire Chief/Fire Marshall to sign the Matching Funds agreements in a toal amount of $15,621 for fire services equipment on behalf of the County and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
21.	Approve an increase in appropriations in the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of a mail processing machine, as recommended by the Director of Information Services
22.	Approve transfer of $50,000 to purchase tape drives, as recommended by the Director of Information Services
23.	Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending December 31, 2001 and take related action,as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
24.	Accept and file report (on file with the Clerk) of the County's investment activities and holdings for the quarters ending June 30, 2001 and September 2001, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
25.	Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, in the "over 55" category with nominations for appointment to be received on January 29, 2002, and final appointment to be made February 5, 2002, as recommended by Chairman Campos
26.	Accept and file annual report of the Parks and Recreation Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos
27.	Accept and file annaual report of the Arts Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos
28.	Accept and file annual report of the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals, as recommended by Chairman Campos
29.	Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a tenant representative, with nominations for appointment to be received on January 29, 2002,and final appointment to be made February 5, 2002, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
30.	Accept and file annual report of the Animal Nuisance Abatement Commission, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
31.	Approve appointment of Paul Brindel to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large appointee nominated by the Community Action Board, for a term to expire January 15, 2006, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
32.	Approve appointment of members of the Board Supervisors to various agencies, committees and commissions for calendar year 2002, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

33.	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
34.	Accept and file status report on Elderday Senior Program and Long Term Care Integration; direct the Health Services Agency to return on February 26, 2002 on facility options for services; and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to submit an application to the California Endowment for grant funding to implement long term care services for seniors and their families, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
35.	Authorize purchase of water quality instruments for a total cost of $6,700 and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
36.	Approve agreements with Swanson Hydrology and Geomorphology increasing the amount to $58,200 and extending the term to April 30, 2002 and with Molecular Epidemiology for a new contract with a maximum of $30,000 through December 31, 2002 for San Lorenzo Watershed Plan testing services and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

37.	Approve contract with Parsons, Incorporated in the amount of $97,500 for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the County Public Works soil stockpile project, as recommended by the Planning Director
38.	Schedule a public hearing on January 29, 2002 on the afternoon agenda, at 1:30 p.m. or thereafter to consider Application No. 99-0801, a proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel No. 039-061-07 from the "R-1-1 acre" Single-family Residential one-acre minimum parcel size to the "R-1-10" Single-family Residential 10,000 square feet minimum parcel size; create 11 single-family residential parcels where one single-family dwelling currently exists, and construct 10 new single-family homes. Requires a rezoning, a Subdivision, a Roadway/Roadside Exception, a Residential Development Permit to exceed the maximum 3-foot high fence in a yard abutting a street, a Preliminary Grading Approval. Property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Soquel Drive and Hass Drive at 6797 Soquel Drive, Aptos,as recommended by the Planning Director
39.	Accept and approve engineer's report for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3, Aptos Seascape; adopt Resolution of Intention to Authorize and Levy an Assessment for Miscellaneous Services; approve notice of public hearing, ballot procedure, and ballots for the proposed increased 2002/2003 assessment; schedule a public hearing for March 5, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
40.	Approve Contract Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $30,000 for the 30th, 32nd and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain, Sanitary Sewer, and Sidewalk Improvement project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
41.	Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $381,769 for the 2000/2001 Pavement Management Overlay project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
42.	Approve independent contractor agreements with John Gilchrist and Associates, Kittleson Environmental Consulting and H.T. Harvey and Associates for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 each for fish and wildlife biological services for various Public Works projects and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
43.	Make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; adopt resolution for right of way acquisition for the Capitola Road Improvement project; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract; and approve payment of claim for the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
44.	Adopt resolution supporting Extended Producer Responsibility Principles for Electronics; approve acceptance policies for televisions, computer monitors, and non-hazardous electronics products waste at County disposal sites; approve independent contractor agreements for transportation, recycling and disposal of electronic products waste with Philip Transportation and Remediation, Incorporated for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 and with United Datatech for a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
45.	Approve the open trench backfill requirement for the County Design Criteria and direct Public Works to return on or before May 7, 2002 with a proposed trench cut fee ordinance, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46.	Adopt resolution approving the purchase of various tax-defaulted properties and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
47.	Accept and file status report on the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power project and direct Public Works to return on or before March 12, 2002 with a project status report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.	Approve amendment to agreement with Monica Burke Consulting for grant writing services increasing the agreement to a not-to-exceed amount of $51,815 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
49.	Authorize deferral of report for potential Community Service Area for the McGregor Property until April 16, 2002, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

50.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $45,000 from the Redevelopment Agency Capital Projects Bond Proceeds Reserves; approve additional financing in the amount of $31,800 for 30th, 32nd and 33rd Avenue Drainage project 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

51.

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.: County of Santa Cruz v. Tuosto, et al. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 140533 LIABILITY CLAIMS Claimant(s): Timothy Henderson, Claim #5200256 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency negotiator: Chief Negotiator and Personnel Director Employee organization: Extra Help Employees SEIU Proposal REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL- will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session

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

ADDENDA

51.1	Schedule the report on Tower Lodge to be heard at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2002, a further direct the Planning Department to make the staff report on Tower Lodge available on or before Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 5:00 p.m., as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
52.	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)
53.	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 7, to convene and carry out its regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers)
54.	Public hearing to consider modifying the boundary of the Davenport Underground Utility District a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of January 3, 2002 b. Resolution 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).
55.	Consider adoption of resolution in support of Proposition 42 (Transportation Legislation) and take related actions a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of January 3, 2002 b. Resolution c. Proposition 42 (copy)
56.	Consider progress report on planning for a Watsonville Courts Facility a. Letter of County Administrative Officer of January 4, 2002 b. Attachments
57.	Consider amendments to the Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 17.10 Relating to Affordable Housing requirements and amendments to the County Affordable Housing Guidelines a. Letter of the Planning Director of January 3, 2002 b. Minute Order, Item No. 63, November 6, 2001 c. Proposed Ordinance d. Revised Affordable Housing Guidelines
58.	Consider report and recommendation related to the Pierce's Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) workplan a. Letter of the Agricultural Commissioner of January 3, 2002 b. Attachment #1 - GWSS Workplan c. Attachment #2 - Santa Cruz County GWSS Protocol