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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
April 20, 2004

1. Roll Call

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

3. Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda; additions and deletions to Consent and Regular Agendas

4. Action on the Consent Agenda

5. 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 Consent or Regular 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.

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******CONSENT AGENDA******

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6.	Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller
7.	Approve minutes of March 16, 2004 and March 23, 2004, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of March 18, 2004 through April 14, 2004 and approved upon adoption of the 2003/2004 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 the application to file a late claim on behalf of Benjamin Kaplan, No. 304-093, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the claim of Clive Frank Boustred, No. 304-094A, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of Richard Clive Boustred, No. 304-094B, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Reject the claim of William Frank Boustred, No. 304-094C, and refer to County Counsel
14.	Reject the claim of InfoTelesys, Incorporated Nevada, No. 304-094D, and refer to County Counsel
15.	Reject the claim of Get IT Real, Incorporated Nevada, No. 304-094E, and refer to County Counsel
16.	Reject the claim of InfoTelesys, Incorporated Nevis, No. 304-094F, and refer to County Counsel
17.	Reject the claim of Live, Incorporated Nevis, No. 304-094G, and refer to County Counsel
18.	Reject the claim of Christ's Gold, Corporation Nevis, No. 304-094H, and refer to County Counsel
19.	Reject the claim of Kompomash, No. 304-094I, and refer to County Counsel
20.	Reject the claim of Mega Micro Technology International (MMTI), No. 304-094J, and refer to County Counsel
21.	Reject the claim of Carmen Rocha, No. 304-098, and refer to County Counsel
22.	Approve agreement with State Department of Finance to accept a grant of $565,328 from the State/County Property Tax Administration Program for 2004/2005, as recommended by the County Assessor
23.	Instruct the Auditor to issue replacement warrants in the total amount of $1,926.70 to replace specified uncashed and staledated warrants, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
24.	Authorize the Auditor to transfer specified unclaimed property tax refunds in the total amount of $3,961.03 to the General Fund, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
25.	Accept and file Statement of Count of Money in Treasury at December 17, 2003, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
26.	Accept and file report on Port District's Request for County assistance with harbor dredging issues and request the Chairperson of the Board forward a response to the Port District, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
27.	Accept the Statement of Vote for the March 2, 2004 Presidential Primary Election and declare the winners for each contest under your jurisdiction, pursuant to Elections Code Section 15400, as recommended by County Clerk
28.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $172,727; award contract to Thyssenkrupp Elevator in the amount of $323,195 for the Modernization of Two Elevators located at 1080 Emeline Avenue project; authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the contract agreement and associated documents on behalf of the Board; and authorize the General Services Director to approve change orders and encumber $28,660, in addition to the contract amount, to cover other expenditures as required; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
29.	Approve update to the County Procedures Manual adding Section 304 Fuel Efficiency Policy for County Vehicles and direct the Clerk of the Board to incorporate the changes into the manual, as recommended by the Director of General Services
30.	Approve completion of the Parking Lot Paving Project at 265 Water Street; approve additional costs associated with a contract change order and authorize the Director of General Services to sign the change order on behalf of the County; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $4,406; approve final cost of $59,774; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
31.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Main Jail Fire Alarm System Upgrade; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening at 10:45 a.m. on May 18, 2004, as recommended by the Director of General Services
32.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Live Oak Library Lagoon Restoration project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening at 10:45 a.m. on May 18, 2004, as recommended by the Director of General Services
33.	Approve amended Bylaws of the Santa Cruz County Energy Commission, as recommended by the Director of General Services and the Energy Commission
34.	Approve corrected Notice of Completion for the Sheet Metal Flashings Component of the Building Envelope Repairs Project at the Health and Human Services Building at 1400 Emeline and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
35.	Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $930.60 for a position in the Information Services Department Telecommunications Division, as recommended by the Information Services Department Director
36.	Authorize the Information Services Director to sign an amendment to the existing contract with CMS Communications, Incorporated to amend the duties, term and compensation, and approve payment of $135,163.32 for the period of April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005, as recommended by the Information Services Department Director
37.	Accept and file report on the Flexible Spending Account Program, and direct staff to survey all Regular County employees, as recommended by the Personnel Director
38.	Adopt resolution determining disability retirement status of safety employee, as recommended by the Personnel Director
39.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $7,000 from the Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA) SAFE Program grant funds into the Probation Grants Index for fiscal year 2003/2004, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
40.	Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute an amendment to the Revenue Agreement with Santa Cruz County Office of Education and a revised Revenue Agreement with Unity Care Group, Incorporated in the amount of $7,500 each for prorated rent on Probation's leased property on East Lake Avenue in Watsonville, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
41.	Authorize the Auditor-Controller to distribute excess proceeds from the March 14, 2003 public auction as recommended and direct the County Tax Collector to notify, by first class mail, postage prepaid, all claimants, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
41.1	Approve appointment of Joseph (Jerry) Burke to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
42.	Approve appointment of Kimberly Camacho to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
43.	Approve the proposed Conflict of Interest Code as submitted by the Highway 1, Construction Authority, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
44.	Approve appointment of Charlene Ebey to the Animal Nuisance Abatement Appeals Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
45.	Accept nomination of Michael Bethke for appointment to the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, as the alternate to the County's at-large representative, for a term to expire January 7, 2005, with final appointment to be made April 27, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
46.	Approve appointment of Warren Koenig to the Water Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2007 as recommended by Supervisor Campos
47.	Adopt resolutions in support of Assembly Bill 2013 eliminating the finger imaging requirement for food stamps and Assembly Bill 2200 requiring breakfast at all California public schools and direct the Clerk of the Board to distribute the resolutions as indicated, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
48.	Direct the County Administrative Officer to provide a report to the Board, on or before May 25, 2004, regarding budget related options which may be available to County government, as outlined, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
49.	Accept and file annual report of the Hazardous Materials Appeals Commission, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
50.	Accept notification of vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for an at-large member appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on a nomination from the Santa Cruz City Council, with nominations for appointment to be received on May 4, 2004, and final appointment to be made May 18, 2004, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
51.	Accept notification of vacancy on the Water Advisory Commission, for an at-large representative of public water purveyors, with nominations for appointment to be received on May 4, 2004, and final appointment to be made May 18, 2004, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
52.	Accept and file annual report of the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
53.	Accept notification of vacancy on the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, for a Physician representative, and direct the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, with nominations to be considered by the Board on May 4, 2004, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
54.	Approve appointment of Kaylor Shemberger to the Emergency Medical Care Commission, as the at-large representative of Watsonville Community Hospital, for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

55.	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
56.	Accept and file report on the requirements of the Welfare and Institutions Code Section 17000 as it relates to Hepatitis C services and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
57.	Approve the 2004 Health Services Agency Agreement with Salud Para La Gente, Incorporated for a maximum amount of $209,000 for renovation and start-up expenses related to a new Adult Day Health Center in Watsonville and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign; approve amendments to Community Bridges and Salud Para La Gente contracts with the Human Resources Agency to transfer the funding and service obligations necessary for the Elderday transfer; authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign; and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency and Human Resources Agency Directors
58.	Approve contract amendment with Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Incorporated for Youth Development/Crime Prevention Services and approve related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

59.	Accept and file status report on the Highway 1 Construction Authority Budget and Transition Plan and direct the Department of Public Works to return to the Board on October 2004 for an update on the status of the Highway 1 Construction Authority, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
60.	Approve amendment to agreement with California Grey Bears increasing compensation by $30,500 for recycling services at the Buena Vista Landfill and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
61.	Accept improvement for the Bonny Doon Road Storm Damage Repair project; approve final cost in the amount of $122,905.55; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
62.	Accept improvement for the Mattison Lane Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Improvement project; approve final cost in the amount of $98,447.16; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
63.	Approve road closures and event for The Pleasure Point Vintage Street Faire event scheduled for June 19, 2004, and direct the Public Works Department to issue the road closure permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
64.	Approve road closures and permit for the May 2, 2004 Davenport Cinco De Mayo celebration, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
65.	Approve road closure for the Boulder Creek Parade; adopt resolution requesting that the California Department of Transportation allow the parade to be held; and direct Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
66.	Adopt resolution setting May 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter as the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed benefit assessment/service charge reports for various County Service Areas (CSA); direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action; and adopt Resolution Confirming Previously Established Benefit Assessments for CSAs No. 26, Hidden Valley, Zones A-G; No. 35, Country Estates; No. 43, Bonita Encino; and No. 57S, Graham Hill (Woods Cove), as recommended by the Director of Public Works
67.	Accept and file report on the FishNet 4C cooperative operations and maintenance manual "Guidelines for Protecting Aquatic Habitat and Salmon Fisheries for County Road Maintenance" and direct Public Works to return on or before December 14, 2004 with the final draft of the manual, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
68.	Accept improvement for the 2002/2003 Pavement Management Sealcoat project; approve final cost in the amount of $408,183.93; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
69.	Accept improvement for the Huckleberry Woods - County Service Area (CSA) No. 15 Road Maintenance project; approve final cost in the amount of $31,658.90; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
70.	Approve Amendment to Cooperative Agreement between the State of California and County of Santa Cruz for the Ben Lomond Highway 9 Safety and Streetscape project, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
71.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $25,000 for residential engineering services in the Department of Public Works, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
72.	Approve reimbursement between the City of Santa Cruz Water Department and the County of Santa Cruz to reimburse the County for the costs related to the City of Santa Cruz Water Department items on the Seventh Avenue Improvements project; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
73.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of new franchise refuse, recycling and yard waste collection service rates, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
74.	Accept and file report on the El Rancho Drive Storm Damage Repair at Highway 17 - Beulah Park Undercrossing and direct Public Works to report back to the Board on or before May 25, 2004, with completed plans and specifications for the construction of a new bridge to span the storm damaged segment of El Rancho Drive and the retrofit of the Highway 17 retaining wall, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
75.	Accept and file status report on East Cliff Drive between 33rd and 36th Avenues regarding emergency conditions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
76.	Adopt resolution of intention to declare property in Seacliff an underground utility district; schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
77.	Approve recommendations on use of Proposition 40 Funds as presented by the Parks Commission and direct Parks Department staff to begin implementation of said projects, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

ADDENDA

77.1	Approve contract with Wilson and Associates to provide technical services to assist with the procurement and implementation of a Countywide Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) in the not-to-exceed amount of $42,700; authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to sign the contract on behalf of the County; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue from the Automated Fingerprint Identification (RAN) Trust Fund in the not-to-exceed amount of $42,700, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
77.2	Adopt resolution accepting a $30,000 gift from the Ambassador Bill and Jean Lane Foundation and the Melvin B. and Joan F. Lane Foundation for interpretive staff salary and installation of a small apple orchard and berry patch at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
77.3	Ratify and approve Mutual Aid and Cooperation Agreement with the San Lorenzo Valley Water District relating to analysis of possible funding and acquisition of the Felton water system, as recommended by County Counsel
77.4	Direct Planning staff make clarifications to Housing Action Program under Section 4.7.3 of the draft Housing Element, Goal 1 concerning priority for developers of affordable housing to purchase tax defaulted property, as recommended by County Counsel

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

78.

SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION SHALL BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARDS CONSENT OR REGULAR 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.: Michael McMillan v. County of Santa Cruz Workers Compensation Appeals Board Nos. SJO 214473, 235895, 214470, 214469 Case Name/No.: UACC Midwest, Inc. and United Cable Television of Santa Cruz, Inc. v. City of Santa Cruz, County of Santa Cruz Northern District Federal Court No. C-84-7546 SI Case Name/No.: Charter Communications v. County of Santa Cruz Northern District Federal Court Case NO. C-99-1874 EAL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for two potential cases CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiator: Director of Personnel All Bargaining Units and Unrepresented Employees 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*****

79.	Presentation of Green Business Program award certificates and decals to seven vehicle service facilities in Santa Cruz County a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 8, 2004 b. Attachment
80.	Presentation recognizing members of the community participating in the Volunteer Initiative Program a. Letter of Chair Wormhoudt of April 14, 2004
81.	Consider Status Report on the 2004/2005 Proposed State Budget a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of April 12, 2004 with attachments b. Letter of League of California Cities dated April 1, 2004
82.	Consider request to withdraw Application 01-0173 for a rezoning to the Timber Production (TP) zone district; Assessor's Parcel Number: 089-121-82 and 83; Applicant: Gary Paul; Owner: Bringhurst LLC a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 31, 2004 b. Withdrawal Request of March 25, 2004
83.	Reschedule the public hearing of April 20, 2004 to consider draft ordinances from independent fire districts adopting the Urban Wildland Intermix Code to May 4, 2004 a. Letter of the Emergency Services Administrator of April 13, 2004 b. Letter of Nick Vrolyk with Exhibits dated April 18, 2004
84.	Consider report on health insurance enrollment for children and the implementation of the One-E-App and consider related actions a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director of March 29, 2004 b. Presentation by Sam Karp of the California Healthcare Foundation
85.	Consider ordinance amending Section 2.120.020 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Membership of the Fire Department Advisory Commission a. Letter of the Emergency Service Administrator of April 1, 2004 b. Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance (changes highlighted) c. Attachment 2 - Proposed Ordinance
86.	Consider ordinance adding and amending various sections of Chapter 9.28 of the County Code relating to stop intersections a. Letter of Supervisor Beautz of March 29, 2004 b. Location Map c. Proposed ordinance
87.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for Pinto Lake County Park - Interim Use Dog Park Project a. Letter of the Director of General Services of March 11, 2004
88.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for 26th Avenue Beach Access Stairway Project a. Letter of the Director of General Services of March 11, 2004
89.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for 2003/2004 Pavement Management Slurry Seal Project a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 11, 2004
	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.