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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
March 19, 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
7.	Approve minutes of March 5, 2002, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of March 7, 2002 through March 13, 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.	Reject the claim of Eric Haya, No. 102-098 and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the claim of David Zampino, No. 102-101 and refer to County Counsel
12.	Approve independent service agreement with Appleby and Company in the amount of $70,903.53, to provide a workflow automation system in the Assessor's office, funded by the State-County Property Loan Administration Loan Program and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $70,905, as recommended by the County Assessor
13.	Accept and file Second Quarter Report to the Board of Supervisors from Child Support Services, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services
14.	Accept and file status report on the Watsonville Court Facility and direct the County Administrative Officer to return on April 23, 2002 with a Cooperation Agreement and Lease with the City of Watsonville for the 200 Main Street project, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
15.	Approve recommendations facilitating the consolidation of the ownership of parcels, which are located in homeless service area at River Street and Coral Street in the City of Santa Cruz, with the City of Santa Cruz and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16.	Accept and file report on the implementation of the repeal of the County Utility Tax, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
17.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, adopt resolution ratifying previous actions and authorizing a negotiated sale at an Underwriter's discount not to exceed 0.6 percent of the principal amount, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
18.	Approve Proposition 172 Maintenance of Effort Calculation for 2001-02 indicating an overmatch of $14.5 million for State required contributions to Public Safety Programs and direct the County Administrative Officer to sign and forward the 2001-02 certification to the Auditor-Controller, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
19.	AS THE BOARD OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE MID-COUNTY GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT, approve contract amendment in the amount of $500 for the demolition of the structure at 2970 Fern Flat Road, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator
20.	Authorize the Santa Cruz County Fire Chief to submit a grant application to the U.S. Fire Administration Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in the amount of $129,000, as recommended by the Director of General Services
21.	Authorize gross pay adjustment for a Sheriff's Department employee in the amount of $82.40, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
22.	Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending February 28, 2002 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
23.	Approve amendment to the term of office of Commissioner Jack Gordon on the Civil Service Commission to reflect a term expiration date of December 31, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
24.	Approve reappointment of Betty Sue Smith to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
25.	Approve reappointment of Mary Hammer to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
26.	Approve reappointment of Arcadio Viveros to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
27.	Approve reappointment of Myrna Sherman to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
28.	Approve reappointment of Donna Lopiano to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
29.	Schedule a brief presentation by the Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Council on April 23, 2002, on the Regular Agenda regarding their marketing plan, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
30.	Approve reappointment of Simon Dangzalan to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
31.	Approve reappointment of Naomi Brauner to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
32.	Approve reappointment of Toni Campbell to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
33.	Accept and file report of the Women's Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
34.	Accept and file annual report of the Disaster Council and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
35.	Approve appointment of Angelica Diaz to the Latino Affairs Commission, as an at-large representative of the City of Watsonville, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

36.	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
37.	Authorize the Health Services Agency to submit a collaborative grant application to the California Department of Health Services, Office of Family Planning, for a maximum annual amount of $150,000 to support the Health Services Agency Male Involvement Program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
38.	Authorize the Health Services Agency Alcohol and Drug Program to submit proposals to the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County for $10,000 to complete a media advocacy campaign, $1,000 for First Night Santa Cruz services, and $1,000 for Youth Leadership Training, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
39.	Accept and file status report on Evaluation of Clinic Functioning and direct the Health Services Agency to report back on or before May 7, 2002 on evaluation and methods for improving efficiency, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
40.	Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign a contract amendment with Community Action Board, Incorporated for an additional $25,000 to provide for expanded emergency pre-eviction services; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $25,000 from the Redevelopment Agency; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
41.	Approve contract amendments with Community Ventures, Incorporated adding $4,305 to pay childcare expenses for participants attending Financial Literacy training and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the amendment on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

42.	Schedule a public hearing on April 9, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider zoning ordinance amendments to allow second units on agricultural parcels, as recommended by the Planning Director
43.	Schedule a public hearing on April 9, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider ordinance establishing procedures for considering requests for reasonable zoning and building code accommodations for disabled persons, as recommended by the Planning Director
44.	Schedule a public hearing on April 16, 2002, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider re-establishment of the County's Planned Unit Development Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Director
45.	Accept and file report on vacation rentals, as recommended by the Planning Director
46.	Adopt resolution authorizing the placement of three bumps on Stewart Avenue, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46.1	Approve revised findings and conditions of approval for Application No. 98-0148 (Atherton Place, APN 037-251-21 and -22), as recommended by the Planning Director
47.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Happy Valley Road Culvert Replacement project and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.	Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $53,232 for the Soquel Drive (Bargetto) Bridge Replacement and Streetscape project; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the change order; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
49.	Accept the low bid of Coast Mountain Excavating in the amount of $86,525 for the Spanish Ranch Road Storm Damage Repair; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
50.	Accept and file report on the Bonny Doon Road Storm Damage Repair; direct Public Works to submit a grant application for approximately $120,000 to the Department of Fish and Game for the Bonny Doon Road Storm Damage Repair; and return to your Board with an update on or before August 27, 2002, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
51.	Adopt resolution approving the sale of excess County property (Assessor's Parcel No. 76-046-05); authorize the Chairperson to sign the Grant Deed; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
52.	Approve independent contractor agreement with the California Grey Bears in the amount of $70,000 for recycling services financed through the County Service Area 9C Solid Waste and Recycling Budget; authorize a retroactive payment in the amount of $30,010; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
53.	Adopt resolution scheduling a public hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter on County Service Areas (CSA) 2, 5,7,10, and 20 sewer service charge fee increase; approve notice of public hearing on proposed 2002/03 property related charges for CSA Nos. 2,5,7,10, and 20; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54.	Adopt amended resolution establishing the Live Oak Permit Parking Zone for 2002, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
55.	Adopt resolution approving the sale of excess County property (APN 78-224-10); authorize the Chairperson to sign the Grant Deed; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

56.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept and file status report on the Marmos and Golden Torch RV Conversion projects and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
57.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve the conceptual design for the Live Oak Library Expansion project; approve contract with Ripley Architects in an amount not-to-exceed $281,496 for Phase II Design Services for the Live Oak Library Expansion 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

58.

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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency negotiator:Personnel Director Employee organizations: 1. Public Authority update on IHSS negotiations 2. SEIU Extra Help 3. SEIU General Unit (to discuss comparability RFP) 4. Operating Engineer Re: Longterm Disability 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

58.1

Accept and file report on the status of the Animal Control Services Agreement and set the matter on the April 16, 2002 regular agenda for discussion, as recommended by the County Administrative officer

58.2

Award contract to Slatter Construction, Incorporated in the amount of $14,951 for the Automatic Controllers for Simpkins Center Entrance Doors project; authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to notify the contractor to sign the contract agreement and associated documents on behalf of the Board; authorize the Parks Director to approve change orders and encumber $1,495 in addition to the contract amount to cover change order expenditures, as required, as recommended by the Director of General Services and Parks Director

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

59.	9:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM 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 a regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers
60.	9:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM 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 a regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers)
61.	Consider ordinance amending Chapter 9.28 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to designation of stop intersections and consider related actions for Chanticleer Terrace and Minor Land Division 99-0048 a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 7, 2002 b. Resolution c. Resolution d. Old Ordinance e. New Ordinance
62.	Consider appointment 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 40, for terms to expire April 1, 2003 a. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of March 6, 2002
63.	Consider appointment of Michael Molesky, William McMullen, Donna Echols, Patrice Lafollette, Sandra Seeger, Roger McKowan, Charles Levine, and Sherry Sibley Hall for appointment as at-large members of the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, effective March 29, 2002, in categories indicated, with terms to be staggered by lot a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of March 6, 2002
64.	Consider appointment of Karen Martin, Al Holbert, Lenore Wilkerson, Roger McKowan, Vicki West, Larry Friedman, and Elizabeth Sparks for reappointment as at-large representatives to various County advisory bodies, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2006 a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of March 6, 2002
65.	9:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Public hearing to consider Soquel Village Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment charges for fiscal year 2002/2003 a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator of March 7, 2002 b. Annual PBIA Report c. Resolution of Intention to Establish Charges
66.	9:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Public hearing to consider Application No. 00-0742, the proposal to construct a structure-mounted wireless communications facility on the rooftop of an existing office building in the Salamander Protection district of the Coastal Zone, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 044-023-04 and 05, to include the installation of two antennas, camouflaged within an artificial chimney on the north side of the building, extending 6 feet 4 inches above the 27 feet, 3 inch high roof line to a height of 33 feet, 7 inches, and a 220 square foot fenced-in enclosure with five equipment cabinets to be located in the parking lot. Property is located on the northwest side (left) of Bonita Drive at about 500 feet northeast of Clubhouse Drive and Rio del Mar Boulevard (311 Bonita Drive). Applicant: Franklin Orozco for Whalen and Company, Owner: James and Sue Rummonds a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 1, 2002 b. Letter of Supervisor Pirie of February 14, 2002 c. Development Permit Number 00-0742 d. Addendum to Zoning Administrator Staff Report (February 1, 2002 hearing) e. Zoning Administrator Staff Report (October 19, 2001 hearing) f. List of speakers (October 19, 2001 and February 1, 2002 hearings) 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).
67.	Consider Interim Ordinance enacting amendments to Chapter 13.10.685 of the County Code related to the Conversion of Transient Occupancy Recreational Vehicle and Travel Trailer Parks to permanent occupancy at Marmos and Golden Torch a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 11, 2002 b. Proposed Interim Ordinance
68.	1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Jurisdictional hearing on an appeal by Attorney Thomas P. O'Donnell on behalf of RMC Pacific Materials, Incorporated, Bonny Doon Limestone Quarry regarding the Planning Commission's decision on Application No. 99-0561, a proposal to expand RMC's Bonny Doon quarry operations a. Letter of County Counsel of March 11, 2002 and Exhibits b. RMC's Appendix for Appeal (on file with the Clerk)