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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
November 26, 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.	Item deleted
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of November 14, 2002 through November 20, 2002 and approved upon adoption of the 2002/2003 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.	Deny application to file a late claim on behalf of Mr. Gerry M. Sebring, No. 203-040, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the claim of Ivadel Stowell, No. 203-042, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of Esperanza Ortega, No. 203-044, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Deny the application to file a late claim on behalf of Cynthia Real and Gerry M. Sebring, No. 203-047, and refer to County Counsel
14.	Reject the claim of Eschler Remy F., No. 203-049, and refer to County Counsel
15.	Approve 2003 County Legislative Program and direct the County Administrative Officer to forward the program to our State and Federal representatives and to our State and Federal Associations for their consideration, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16.	Approve request for deferral of the Hestwood Neighborhood Park project and direct General Services to return with a request to re-advertise the project on December 10, 2002, as recommended by the Director of General Services
17.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Sheriff's Reception Counter and Office Remodel; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on January 7, 2003, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18.	Approve lease agreement (on file with the Clerk) with the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Sheriff's department's use of antenna space on Mount Loma Prieta; authorize the Director of General Services and the Sheriff-Coroner to execute the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner and the Director of General Services
19.	Approve the deferral of bid award for Mesa Village Sheriff's Service Center Project and direct the General Services Department to return with a recommendation of award for this project on December 10, 2002, as recommended by the Director of General Services Director
20.	Accept the Redevelopment Fifth Floor Remodel as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $122,100; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
21.	Approve contract amendments and related transfer of funds for Probation Department's "Juntos Para El Futuro" program, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
22.	Defer Probation Department Report on Financial Adjustments to the County Budget due to loss of Challenge Grant II Program Funding until January 7, 2003, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
23.	Approve request to temporarily relocate the South County Community Service Center to office space available at Pinto Lake Mobile Estates Park from January 1, 2003 until on or before July 31, 2003 at no cost to the County, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
24.	Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending October 31, 2002 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
25.	Correct the term of office of the Fourth District representative to the Civil Service Commission to reflect December 31, 2002, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
26.	Reappoint Supervisor Campos to serve as the Board's representative to the Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority Board, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
27.	Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the North Coast Beaches Advisory Committee, for a representative of North Coast Farmers, with nominations for appointment to be received on December 10, 2002, and final appointment to be made January 7, 2003, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

28.	Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency relative to the transmission of HIV through contaminated needles, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
29.	Approve agreements to provide for various health services and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign the agreements; approve the fixed asset purchase of ten workstations in the amount of $28,600 for Jail Detention Medical Services and take related budgetary actions; authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign the 2002/2003 California Health Care for Indigents (CHIP) Expenditure Description Report, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
30.	Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection Department, the Central Fire Protection Department, the Santa Cruz Fire Department, and the Watsonville Fire Department to continue as approved paramedic service providers, and with the Scotts Valley Fire Protection Department to initiate service as an approved paramedic service provider; and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
31.	Accept and file interim report on implementation of Cultural Competency Standards and approve contract with independent consultant for services related to development of Cultural Competency standards in the amount of $12,500, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
32.	Approve amendment to the contract with Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Incorporated for the Youth Development and Crime Prevention grant evaluation component to add $53,085 for the period of November 26, 2002 through June 30, 2004; authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign the contract amendment and make minor modifications as needed, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
33.	Accept and file report on the Foster Care Program and direct the Human Resources Agency Director, Health Services Agency Director and the Chief Probation Officer to provide an update on April 29, 2003 regarding fiscal year 2002/2003 foster care expenditures and efforts to control these expenditures, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer, and the Human Resources and Health Services Agency Directors
34.	Accept and file report on Community Programs Financial Review Plan and direct the Human Resources Agency Director and the Auditor-Controller to implement the Financial Review Plan for Community Programs effective January 1, 2003, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller and the Human Resources Agency Director
35.	Accept and file the Emeline Child Care Center Status Report, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
36.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue for retraining and support services for laid off high tech and internet workers in the amount of $771,120; authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to finalize and sign the RE-TEC Project agreement with the City of San Jose for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003; authorize the Auditor-Controller and the Human Resources Agency to take any necessary actions to process the contract retroactively and implement the contract; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to make minor modifications, as needed, to the Scope of Work, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
37.	Accept and file report on Community Bridges budget and costs, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

38.	Accept and file report on the legalization of second units and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
39.	Authorize the Planning Director to sign the agreement with Hansen Information Technologies in the amount of $508,380; authorize the purchase of fixed assets (computer server) in the amount of $13,500; and authorize the transfer of $548,136 from the Plant Acquisition/Technology and Productivity budget, as recommended by the Planning Director
40.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Roy Alsop Pump and Drilling, Incorporated in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $18,000 for repair and maintenance of pumps at the County solid waste facilities and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the independent contractor agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
41.	Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Amended and Restated Landfill Gas Generation Facility Agreement with Brown, Vence and Associates LFG, Incorporated for design, construction and operation of the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power Project for the not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000; direct Public Works to take all related actions necessary to complete this project; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign all related applications and agreements required by this agreement; and direct Public Works to return on or before May 20, 2003, with a status report on the project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
42.	Accept and file report on the Northern and Coastal California Water Bond Initiative Coalition, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
43.	Adopt resolution authorizing an agreement with the State of California to accept federal funding for the replacement of signs on County maintained roads; approve Program Supplement in the amount of $125,000; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
44.	Approve amendment to agreement with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,553 for the Public Schools Resource Conservation Program for fiscal year 2002/2003 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
45.	Accept and file report on the Harkins Slough Road Bridge project; approve independent contractor agreement with Gray, Bowen and Company, Incorporated to provide transportation planning and strategic management services during the environmental document approval process in a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County; and direct Public Works to return on or before June 3, 2003 with a report on the status of the project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisitions for Cuesta Drive Storm Repair; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign contracts; and approve payment of claims, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
47.	Adopt resolution approving the filing of a grant application (on file with the Clerk) for funds in the amount of $590,700 from the Bicycle Transportation Account Program for the Amesti Road bike lanes, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.	Adopt resolution approving the filing of a grant application (on file with the Clerk) for funds in the amount of $81,000 from the Bicycle Transportation Account Program to purchase bicycle racks for Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District buses, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.1	Approve Request for Qualifications for land surveying services; direct Public Works to establish a list of qualified land surveying firms for surveying projects; and direct Public Works to return to the Board for approval of contracts on an as-needed basis, as recommended by the County Surveyor
49.	Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 584-90 by extending the term of the North Coast Beaches Advisory Committee to December 31, 2003, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
50.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, defer action amending Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 7.69 relating to the installation of water conservation devices and Chapter 7.74 relating to prohibition of certain uses of water and requirements for installation of water conservation devices in areas of the county served by the City of Santa Cruz Water supply system until December 10, 2002, as recommended by the District Engineer

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

51.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorize the Agency Administrator to negotiate and sign a predevelopment loan agreement with South County housing to provide financing for an amount up to $2,191,000 for the proposed McGregor Affordable Housing project, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

52.

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.: Conservatorship of the Person and Estate of Elise R. Bostick, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. PR 42643 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency negotiator: Acting Personnel Director Employee organization: All 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

52.1	Approve 2002/2003 contract with Decision One for computer maintenance services and take related actions, as recommended by the Information Services Department Director
52.2	Accept nomination of Len West for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2004, with final appointment to be made December 10, 2002, as recommended by Supervisors Almquist and Campos
52.3	Item deleted
52.4	Accept and file status report on the Health Improvement Partnership-Santa Cruz; and approve agreement with the Central Coast Alliance for Health, a new agreement in the amount of $140,000 for coalition management services, and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign agreement, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

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

53.	10:00 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Presentation honoring Speaker Pro Tem Fred Keeley a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of November 18, 2002
54.	Presentation by Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Criminal Justice Council regarding activities and accomplishments of the Council a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of November 13, 2002 b. Letter of Raquel Mariscal, Criminal Justice Council, of October 30, 2002

ADDENDA

54.1	Continued public hearing on status of Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Plan (continued from November 19, 2002, Item No. 62) a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator of November 1, 2002 b. Redevelopment Plan (on file with the Clerk ) c. Summary of Capital Projects Completed to Date d. Summary of Housing Projects Completed to Date e. 1999 Implementation Plan (as amended in 2000) f. Summary of Public Input (from Summer 2000 Meetings) g. Resolution with Proposed Implementation Plan revisions
55.	Consider ordinance amending Sections 4.08.020, 4.08.040, 4.08.050, and 4.08.060 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to reassessment of damaged property a. Letter of the Assessor of November 5, 2002 b. Proposed Ordinance
56.	Consider ordinance amending sections of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to Hearing Officers a. Letter of County Counsel b. Proposed ordinance
57.	Consider ordinance amending Chapter 2.96 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Water Advisory Commission a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 14, 2002 b. Proposed Ordinance (strike-out version)
58.	Consider ordinance amending Chapter 2.110 of the Santa Cruz County Code relative to the Workforce Investment Board and consider related actions a. Letter of the Human Resources Agency Director of November 26, 2002 b. Propose Ordinance (strike-out version) c. Proposed Ordinance (clean copy)
59.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Valencia Hall Paving & Walkways Project a. Letter of the Director of General Services of October 22, 2002
	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.