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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
January 7, 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.	Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller
7.	Approve minutes of December 10, 2002, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of December 5, 2002 through January 1, 2003 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.	Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.110 to the Santa Cruz County Code Relative to the Workforce Investment Board Adding the Duties of the Committee for Economic Development Strategy and Deleting Business Quorum Requirement (approved "in concept" on November 26, 2002, Item No. 58)
11.	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 December 10, 2002, Item No. 90)
12.	Adopt Ordinance Repealing and Re-enacting Chapter 7.69 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Installation of Water Conservation Devices (approved "in concept" on December 10, 2002, Item No. 88)
13.	Adopt Ordinance Repealing and Re-enacting Chapter 7.74 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Prohibition of Certain Uses of Water and Plumbing Fixture Retrofit Regulations in Area of the County Served by the City of Santa Cruz Water Supply System (approved "in concept" on December 10, 2002, Item No. 89)
14.	Adopt resolution authorizing the temporary transfer of funds to meet necessary operation and maintenance expenses for 2002/2003 for the Aptos/La Selva, Branciforte, Central and Scotts Valley Fire Protection Districts, and direct the County Treasurer to transfer the funds, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
14.1	Approve contract amendment with Vargas and Company in an amount not-to-exceed $11,500 to perform additional services for implementing a new financial reporting model for the County's annual financial statement, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
15.	Approve Watsonville Health Clinic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement project as complete; approve the final cost in the amount of $178,208; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
16.	Approve agreement with Koch, Chun, Knobloch and Associates in the amount of $27,500 for engineering services for the County Main Jail Fire Alarm Replacement project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
17.	Award contract to Granite Construction in the amount of $16,330 for the Valencia Hall Paving and Walkways project; authorize the Parks Director to notify the contractor and sign the contract agreement and associated documents on behalf of the County; and authorize the Parks Director to approve change orders and encumber $1,633 in addition to the contract amount to cover change order expenditures, as required, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18.	Defer Probation Department report on Sustainability Efforts for the PARK Program and Financial Adjustments to County Budget Due to Loss of the Challenge Grant II Funding to March 25, 2003, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
19.	Approve various agreements to engage Lamberth Consulting in the amount of $59,513 to develop a low cost method for analyzing traffic stop data; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $23,291.89 from State Asset Forfeiture Trust Fund for the Sheriff's Office contribution; and authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the agreements on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
20.	Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $7,377 from Police Safety Equipment to Fixed Assets; request the Auditor-Controller move appropriations and cancel purchase of the Camera/Receiver Unit for Tactical Operations in the amount of $5,375; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $4,074 to provide the total additional funding of $16,826 required to complete the purchase of the mobile vehicle command post, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
21.	Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending November 30, 2002 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
22.	Direct the Public Works Director to meet with the Third District Supervisor, appropriate County Staff, representatives from the Trust for Public Lands, and other agencies involved with the future of agricultural uses on the Coast Dairies Ranch, investigate the feasibility of the County applying to the State Water Resources Agency for water rights on Coast Dairies Ranch and obtaining funds for the implementation of this project, with a report to the Board on or before February 11, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
23.	Accept nomination of Silke Koltermann for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Community Action Board, as an at-large County representative, for a term to expire January 3, 2005, with final appointment to be made January 14, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
24.	Accept and file annual report of the Domestic Violence Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
25.	Accept and file annual report of the Arts Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
26.	Accept and file annual report of the Parks and Recreation Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
27.	Approve appointment of Janet Windt to the Domestic Violence Commission, as an at-large representative of Watsonville Community Hospital, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
28.	Accept notification of two at-large vacancies on the Board of Law Library Trustees, with nomination for appointment to be received January 28, 2003, and final appointment to be made February 4, 2003, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

29.	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 Director
30.	Accept and file the Thirteen-Year Report (on file with the Clerk) on the Comprehensive Interagency System of Care for Children and Youth, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director, the Human Resources Agency Director and the Chief Probation Officer
31.	Authorize Human Resources Agency Director to sign the contract with Broech Corporation, doing business as TUSC in the amount of $60,000 for the support of the CalWINN Information Server, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

32.	Schedule a public hearing on February 4, 2003, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding amendments to Santa Cruz County Code Sections 13.10.458, 13.10.552 and 13.10.684 regarding maximum height and provision of parking for mobile homes in mobile home parks, as recommended by the Planning Director
33.	Schedule a public hearing on February 4, 2003, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend Santa Cruz County Code Section 13.10.685 regarding conversion of transient occupancy recreational vehicle and travel trailer parks to permanent residency, as recommended by the Planning Director
34.	Accept improvement for Holohan Road Bike Lane/Resurfacing Improvements and Asphalt Concrete Overlay project; approve final cost in the amount of $2,663,894.28; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
35.	Approve amendment to agreement with Monica Burke for grant writing services increasing the contract by $25, 000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
36.	Accept site improvements for Tract 1426, Pinewood Estates as complete; adopt resolutions accepting Pinewood Street Parcel "A" and Parcel "B", and emergency access easement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
37.	Adopt resolution extending the term of the Santa Cruz County Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force to January 7, 2005, and reappoint the existing members of the Task Force for terms to expire January 7, 2005, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
38.	Approve amendment to agreement with VSS Emultech for loading and spreading asphalt emulsion services for the 2001/2002 Pavement Management Program Chip Seal project, extending the term of the contract to June 30, 2003, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the amendment to agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
39.	Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $17,005.30 for the Sidewalk Access Ramps 2002; approve the addition of 60 working days to the contract; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the change order; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
40.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve independent contractor agreement with Green Line Underground Video in the total not-to-exceed amount of $69,190 for sewer main video inspection services of sewer mains in the District, and authorize the District Engineer to sign the agreement on behalf of the District, as recommended by the District Engineer
41.	Accept Automatic Controllers project as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $16,446; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
42.	Approve modification to the Parks Personnel Table to provide for alternate staffing for clerical positions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

43.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency financing totaling $41,989.34 for a contract extension with Tetra Tech, Incorporated for Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection and Parkway 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

44.

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. Cross, Santa Cruz Superior Court Case Number CV 142389 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

44.1	Approve contract amendment with Tetra Tech, Incorporated in the amount of $41,989.34 and the extension of term for preparation of the environmental impact statement/environmental impact report (EIS/EIR) for the East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection and Parkway project, as recommended by the Planning Director
44.2	Approve appointment of Robert Taren to the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2006, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

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

45.	Consider selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for calendar year 2003 a. Letter of Supervisor Beautz of December 30, 2002
46.	Consider ordinance amending Subdivision D of Section 1.12.070 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to Hearing Officers a. Letter of County Counsel of December 19, 2002 b. Proposed Ordinance
47.	Consider ordinance amending time limitations contained within the Live Oak-Soquel Redevelopment Plan as provided in Senate Bill 211 a. Letter of the Redevelopment Administrator of December 16, 2002 b. Proposed Ordinance c. Ordinance adopted on March 22, 1994 d. Ordinance adopted on May 25, 1999 e. C.E.Q.A. Notice of Exemption
48.	Consider reappointment of Michelle Hinkle to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire December 31, 2006 a. Letter of Supervisor Beautz of November 20, 2002 b. Letter of Michelle Hinkle of November 15, 2002
49.	Consider appointment of Bonnie Morr to the Workforce Investment Board, as a representative of labor organizations, in accordance with County Chapter 2.110, Section 20, for a term to expire June 30, 2004 a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of November 27, 2002 b. Letter of Ed Brown of November 8, 2002 c. Application
50.	Consider report regulating the disclosure of confidential consumer information by financial institutions a. Letter of County Counsel of December 31, 2002 b. Attachments
51.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Sheriff's Reception Counter and Office Remodeling Project a. Letter of the Director of General Services of November 12, 2002
52.	1:30 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Continued De Novo public hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission's policy determination that the use proposed under Application 01-0151 is consistent with the allowed uses in the Residential Agriculture zone district and with the Rural-Residential General Plan designation; Assessor's Parcel Number: 041-281-59; Appellant: Rural Aptos Community Association (RACA); Applicant: Hospice Caring Project; Owner: Jo Ann Siemsen [A maximum of one hour of public testimony will be heard](continued from December 10, 2002, Item No. 99) a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of December 31, 2002 b. Letter of the Planning Director of November 21, 2002 c. RACA Appeal Letter of October 31, 2002 d. Planning Commission Staff Report of October 9, 2002 e. RACA Letter submitted at November 19th Board hearing f. Planning Commission Minutes of October 9, 2002 g. Related 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.