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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
January 28, 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 January 7, 2003 and January 14, 2003, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Item deleted
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 Enacting Chapter 5.60 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to the Regulation of Disclosures of Confidential Consumer Information by Financial Institutions (approved "in concept" on January 14, 2003, Item No. 45)
11.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $120,000 from the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District for the Agricultural Engine Emissions Reductions Program; approve amendments to the independent contractor agreement with Ryerson, Master and Associates, Incorporated; and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to sign the amended contract, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner
12.	Accept and file Statement of Count of Money in Treasury on November 22, 2002, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
13.	Accept and file report on the staffing and membership of the Integrated Pest Management Departmental Advisory Group, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
14.	Approve Proposition 172 Maintenance of Effort Calculation and direct the County Administrative Office to execute and forward the 2002/2003 Certification to the Auditor-Controller, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
15.	Adopt resolution urging the California Legislature to reject the Governor's proposed shift of local Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenues and to honor the 1998 commitment to restore the VLF, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16.	Accept and file report on the Watsonville Court Expansion/Watsonville Civic Plaza Project and direct the County Administrative Officer to report on or before March 11, 2003 with a further report on the status of the City of Watsonville Redevelopment Agency funding for this project and related information, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
17.	Award contract to Kase Pacific Construction in the amount of $123,649 for the Sheriff's Office Remodel project; authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the contract agreements and associated documents on behalf of the Board; authorize the General Services Director to approve change orders and encumber $12,365 in addition to the contract amount, to cover change order expenditures; and take related fiscal action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18.	Approve contract amendment with Axiom Engineers for the not-to-exceed amount of $11,500 for additional engineering services associated with the retrofit of the Rountree Lane Water System; and authorize the General Services Director to sign and execute the agreement, as recommended by the Director of General Services
19.	Approve amendments with Trepte Construction for construction management services related to 1400 Emeline repair for an amount not-to-exceed $115,000 and Simpson, Gumpertz and Heger for engineering services for an amount not-to-exceed $50,000, as recommended by the Director of General Services
20.	Defer Report on the PERS Golden Handshake Program to February 4, 2003, as recommended by the Risk Manager
21.	Accept and file report on Update of Foster Care Expenditures for fiscal year 2002/03, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer, and the Human Resources Agency and Health Services Agency Directors
22.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue from Annie E. Casey Foundation in the amount of $57,198 and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in the amount of $36,500 to provide Probation Department Services and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
23.	Accept and file report on the status of electronic timesheet and pay stub projects and Internet and Intranet project activity; approve agreements with Intellitime Systems Corporation; and take related actions, as recommended by the Information Services Director
24.	Defer report on issues related to emergency room use to March 11, 2003, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
25.	Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending December 31, 2002 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
26.	Defer the mid-year Central Collections Division status report to February 25, 2003, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
27.	Accept nomination of Thomas Dwyer for reappointment to the Board of Law Library Trustees for calendar year 2003, with final appointment to be made February 4, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist
28.	Direct the Chairperson to write to the County's State and federal representatives and request their support for the items identified in the 2003 Library Legislative Program, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
29.	Approve appointment of Marie E. Bispo to the Children and Youth Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
30.	Approve appointment of Yolanda Melgoza to the Housing Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
31.	Accept nomination of Michael Barsi for reappointment to the Board of Law Library Trustees for calendar year 2003, with final appointment to be made February 4, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
32.	Approve reappointment of Dennis Osmer and Edenilson Quintanilla to the Planning Commission, as the Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner, respectively, for terms to expire January 8, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
33.	Approve reappointment of Denise Holbert and Marilyn Hummel to the Planning Commission, as the Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner, respectively, for terms to expire January 8, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
34.	Accept nomination of Eric C. Herrick for appointment to the Assessment Appeals Board, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire September 3, 2004, with final appointment to be made February 4, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
35.	Accept nomination of Tim Kelbert for reappointment to the Area Developmental Disabilities Board VII, as an at-large representative, for a term to expire January 1, 2006, with final appointment to be made February 4, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
36.	Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a nominee to be submitted by the City of Watsonville, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie
37.	Accept and file annual report of the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie
38.	Accept and file annual report of the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie
39.	Accept and file annual report of the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie
40.	Approve appointment of Bud Winslow to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as the at-large representative of the Community Action Board, for a term to expire January 28, 2007, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie
41.	Accept and file annual report of the Technical Advisory Group on Ambulance Contract Compliance, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie
42.	Accept and file annual report of the Local Mental Health Board and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie
43.	Approve appointment of members of the Board of Supervisors to various agencies, committees and commissions for calendar year 2003, as recommended by Chairperson Pirie

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

44.	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
45.	Accept and file report on ambulance service negotiations and direct the Health Services Agency to return on February 25, 2003 with a further update, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
46.	Accept and file report on the application of the Living Wage Program to non-profit agencies and direct staff to continue meeting with the Coalition for a Living Wage and the Human Care Alliance to develop implementation strategies and report back on March 4, 2003, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
47.	Defer recommendations on In-Home Supportive Services Contract Options until February 25, 2003, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
48.	Accept and file annual report of the Children's Network (on file with the Clerk), as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
49.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $7,433.23 from the Office of Child Abuse Prevention, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
50.	Defer the update on the impacts of the State Budget on the winter shelter program and possible strategies for extending the program to the February 11, 2003 meeting, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

51.	Approve affordable housing participation agreement for Tract No. 1424, Harbor Beach and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
52.	Approve proposed route concept for Brommer Street from Seventeenth Avenue to Capitola city limits, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
53.	Accept and file report on labor compliance on construction contracts and direct staff to return with an updated report on February 25, 2003, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54.	Accept improvement for the Alta Via Road Storm Damage Repair project; approve final cost in the amount of $218,907.92; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
55.	Accept improvement for the Lompico Road Culvert Replacement project; approve the final cost in the amount of $110,641.96; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
56.	Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $211,225 for the Brommer Street Improvements Seventh Avenue to Seventeenth Avenue; make the necessary findings; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
57.	Approve contract amendment with Frey Environmental, Incorporated to extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2003 for the final environmental report preparation for the North Coast Beaches Project Phase I, Scott Creek Beach and authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space & Cultural Services to sign the contract amendment on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
58.	Adopt resolution approving changes to the local agency-state agreement for federal aid for the North Coast Beaches project, Scott Creek Beach to a total of $445,000; and authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to sign Program Supplement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
59.	Accept and file report on At Risk Housing Units and approve procedures for monitoring and preserving affordability of such units, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

60.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve 2003 Annual Continuing Rental Agreement List, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
61.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue totaling $241,787; approve use of funds for the Brommer Street Improvement 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

62.

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.: Griffith v. County Utility Tax, Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Case No. H019505 Case Name/No.: In the Matter of the Application of California-American Water Company, Public Utilities Commission, Application No. 02-01-036 Case Name/No.: John Talbot v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court No. CV 145181 PERSONNEL SESSION: County Counsel 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*****

63.	Public hearing on County Services Area No. 59, McGaffigan Mill Road formation and 2003/2004 Benefit Assessment (5th District) a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of January 17, 2003 b. Resolution Establishing County Service Area No. 59 McGaffigan Mill Road c. Location Map 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).
64.	Consider adoption of the Local Hiring of Apprenticeship Ordinance a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of January 21, 2003 b. Copy of proposed ordinance amending Section 2.33.030 of the County Code from April 23, 2002, Agenda (item No. 58) c. Attachment 1, State of Statute d. Attachment 2, Report to City Council, City of Salinas
65.	Consider an update of the Compliance Review of the Contract between the Public Entities and the Santa Cruz Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), and take related actions a. Letter of the Auditor-Controller of January 15, 2003 b. Exhibits c. Letter of Nell Sulborski dated January 24, 2003
66.	Consider recommendations for enhanced water resources protection and clean-up of groundwater contamination in Santa Cruz County a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Administrator of January 15, 2003 b. Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.100, Hazardous Materials c. Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.70, Water Wells
67.	Consider Quarterly Status Report on Public Health Preparedness and Response to Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director of January 6, 2003 b. Quarterly Report (on file with the Clerk)
68.	Consider report on the expansion of Mosquito and Vector Control CSA 53 and the costs of various options relative to the West Nile Virus a. Letter of the Agricultural Commissioner of January 14, 2003 b. Attachments A, B, and C
69.	Consider ordinance amending Section 9.50.010 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to vehicle length restrictions a. Letter of Supervisor Beautz of January 14, 2003 b. Letter of Senator McPherson of July 24, 2002 c. Proposed Ordinance
70.	Consider appointment of Sue LaForge to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of Title V of the Older Americans Grant Programs, in accordance with County Code Section 2.110.020, for a term to expire June 30, 2006 a. Letter of Chairperson Beautz of January 2, 2003 b. Application
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