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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 22, 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 June 8, 2004, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of June 10, 2004 through June 16, 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.	Grant the application to file a late claim and reject the claim of Healthcare Recoveries - Benesight - Julianne Carrott, No. 304-116, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the claim of Rodney Drumming, No. 304-118, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of Joel Weinstein, No. 304-121, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Reject the claim of David Turner, No. 304-122, and refer to County Counsel
14.	Reject the claim of Tracy Reynolds Maxwell, No. 304-123A, and refer to County Counsel
15.	Reject the claim of USAA Casualty Insurance Company, No. 304-123B, and refer to County Counsel
16.	Reject the claim of Anna Reno, No. 304-126, and refer to County Counsel
17.	Reject the claim of Cynthia Copple, No. 304-127, and refer to County Counsel
18.	Accept and file the Treasurer's quarterly cash count, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
19.	Instruct the Auditor to issue a replacement warrant in the amount of $351.75 to replace an uncashed and stale-dated warrant, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
20.	Approve independent contractor agreements with Long Beach Genetics, in the amount of $20,600 and American Process Server in the amount of $20,000 for genetic testing and process server services, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services
21.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $335,691 from various revenue accounts and appropriating funds to the Professional and Special Services Account in the County Library Fund, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
22.	Approve Procedures and Practices for Land Secured Financing, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (material available Friday, June 18, 2004)
23.	Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenues in the amount of $7,500 and appropriate the revenues and expenditures into 2003/2004 budget accounts in the Department of Public Works for property acquisition services provided by the Department's Real Property Division, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
24.	Approve agreement with the Office of Administrative Hearings for hearing officer services and authorize the Risk Manager to execute the agreement, as recommended by County Counsel
25.	Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney's Office to reapply to the Department of Justice for funding for the Spousal Abuser Prosecution grant through fiscal year 2004/2005 and take related actions, as recommended by the District Attorney
26.	Authorize the County Fire Chief to submit the grant application to the Assistance to Firefighters Program for funding in the amount of $122,000 to purchase safety clothing and thermal imaging cameras for the County Fire Department, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator
27.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Veterans Memorial Building Remodel project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on August 11, 2004 in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
28.	Accept the Hoist and Platform Component of the Building Envelope Repairs project at the Health and Human Services Building as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $3,760; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
29.	Accept the Concrete Masonry Component of the Building Envelope Repairs project at the Health and Human Services Building as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $9,928.75; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
30.	Accept the Concrete Paving Component of the Building Envelope Repairs project at the Health and Human Services Building as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $84,473; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
31.	Accept the Gypsum Wallboard Trade Component of the Building Envelope Repairs project at the Health and Human Services Building as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $39,213; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
32.	Accept the Painting Component of the Building Envelope Repairs project at the Health and Human Services Building as complete; approve additional costs associated with a change order in the amount of $2,148; approve final cost in the amount of $28,988; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
33.	Accept the Cold Formed Metal Framing Component of the Building Envelope Repairs project at the Health and Human Services Building as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $20,982.08; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
34.	Award contract to Central Electric in the amount of $176,510 for the Transmitter Room Upgrade project; authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the contract agreement and associated documents; and authorize the General Services Director to approve change orders and encumber $17,651 to cover change order expenditures; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
35.	Award contract to Carlon's Fire and Safety in the amount of $21,979 for the Fire Services for Modular Courts project; authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the contract agreement and associated documents; and authorize the General Services Director to approve change orders and encumber $2,198 to cover change order expenditures as required, as recommended by the Director of General Services
36.	Approve agreement with Shaaf and Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers in the amount of $20,000 and authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the contract agreements and associated documents, as recommended by the Director of General Services
37.	Accept report on change related to bid opening procedures, as recommended by the Director of General Services and the Director of Public Works
38.	Ratify submission of grant application to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District for the purpose of upgrading the County's CNG fuel dispenser, as recommended by the Director of General Services and the Energy Commission
39.	Accept transfer of ownership of seven vans currently under title to Community Bridges; approve disposition plan for vans; direct the General Services Department to return on or before September 21, 2004 with recommendations regarding the County employee vanpool program; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services and the Human Resources Agency Director
40.	Authorize the Personnel Director to implement various insurance renewals, as recommended by the Risk Manager and the Personnel Director
41.	Approve agreement with Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, Child Services Research Group, and encumber funds for fiscal year 2003/2004 in the amount of $326,999; and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
42.	Approve agreement with the County of Santa Barbara Los Prietos Boys Camp and encumber funds in the amount of $35,000 for fiscal year 2003/2004 and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
43.	Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to submit an application for federal Title II, Part E (Challenge) Funds, in the amount of $10,000, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
44.	Authorize payment by the Detention Bureau of $35.00 for November 2002 invoice to Redwood Toxicology Lab, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
45.	Authorize the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors to sign the contract in the amount of $11,000 with Los Angeles County for prisoner transportation services, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
45.1	Authorize the transfer of $200,000 within the Detention Bureau from salaries and benefits to services and supplies, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
46.	Accept Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending May 31, 2004 and take related action, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
47.	Approve appointment of Mike DiTano to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative of the City of Santa Cruz, for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
48.	Adopt resolution endorsing Patriot's Day in Santa Cruz County, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

49.	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
50.	Adopt resolution supporting the Mental Health Act Initiative and direct the Health Services Agency to educate community agencies, health organizations, and others on the impact of the initiative, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
51.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $299,500 in unanticipated federal revenue into the Outpatient Clinics budget; approve $1,139,350 transfer of appropriations within the Health Services Agency and Sheriff budgets; and authorize the Auditor-Controller to encumber funds for the agreement with OCHIN, in the Outpatient Clinic budget, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director and the Sheriff-Coroner
52.	Approve resolution authorizing the Multipurpose Senior Program for July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to execute the contract (on file with the Clerk) with the California Department of Aging in the amount of $665,424 for fiscal year 2004/2005; approve independent contract agreements (on file with the Clerk) with selected services providers and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
53.	Accept and file report on the Continuum of Care grant program, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
54.	Authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to amend the contract with the Homeless Services Center in the amount of $12,750 for reimbursement for emergency winter shelter services, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

55.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, August 10, 2004, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the Coastal Commission's modifications to the Wireless Communications Facilities ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Director
56.	Approve contract change order in the amount of $39,984.83 for the China Grade Road Repair Storm Damage Repair project; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $18,000; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the change order on behalf of the County; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
57.	Accept low bid of Condon-Johnson and Associates, Incorporated in the amount of $2,895,938.20 for construction of El Rancho Drive Storm Damage Repair at Highway 17, Beulah Park Under Crossing; authorize award of contract; approve agreement with the City of Santa Cruz Water Department for minor water facility improvements along El Rancho Drive; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $33,453 from the City of Santa Cruz Water Department; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $750,000 in CALTRANS funds for retaining wall retrofit construction; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $2,000,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for construction of the El Rancho Drive Bridge; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
58.	Accept low bid of Valley Paving and Tractor Service, Incorporated in the amount of $10,800.44 for the Sunbeam Woods, County Service Area No. 44 Overlay Project 2004; authorize the award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
59.	Approve revisions to the authorized 2001 Series B Lease Revenue bonds equipment, and approve the use of the remaining unallocated funds toward the 2004/2005 principle payment on the debt service, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
60.	Adopt resolution authorizing application to participate in the covered electronic waste recovery and recycling system, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
61.	Approve amendment to agreement with Republic Electric to increase the rate schedules for traffic signal repair services; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
62.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Soquel Drive Improvements; approve payment of claims; make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
63.	Authorize installation of one 70-watt residential street light on 34th Avenue, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
64.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $143,365 from the City of Santa Cruz Water Department for the Gross Road Improvements, Coffee Lane to Capitola City Limit; make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; accept the low bid of $912,870; authorize award of contract in the amount of $912,870; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director Public Works
65.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisitions for the Gross Road Improvement project; approve payment of claims; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
66.	Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign agreement with Robert and Joanne Sager concerning the right to make use of County property, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
67.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Community Action Board for supervision of the Youth Community Services Program in the not-to-exceed amount of $65,629 per fiscal year; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
68.	Adopt resolution accepting offers of dedication for utility purposes, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
69.	Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency on East Cliff Drive from 33rd Avenue to 36th Avenue due to the danger posed by the threat of collapse of the existing crib walls, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
70.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Soil Control Lab, in the amount of $25,000 to provide soil, water, wastewater analysis and bacteriological examination to comply with state water discharge permit; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County; authorize payment of prior years' invoices in the amount of $1,608, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
71.	Approve road closures and event for the Felton Community Hall All-Out August event scheduled for August 7, 2004, and direct Public Works to issue road closure permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
72.	Accept site improvements for Tract 1339, Graham Hill Estates as complete; adopt resolution accepting Parcel H for road purposes; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
73.	Authorize the Public Works Real Property Division to take the necessary steps to acquire a right-of-entry as requested by the State of California Department of Transportation on behalf of the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission in relation to the Highway 1/HOV Lanes Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
74.	Accept and file report on capital improvements for County Service Area (CSA) No. 7, Boulder Creek, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
75.	Accept and file report regarding construction staging areas and direct the Public Works and Planning Departments to report back on or before September 28, 2004, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
76.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve a fund transfer in the amount of $12,280 from Sewer and Water Contingencies to Utilities and Chemicals for treatment of water and wastewater at the Sanitation District's Water/Wastewater Operations treatment facilities, as recommended by the District Engineer
77.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, direct staff to solicit input from county water district managers to identify any County water related ordinances in need of review or revision and possible funding sources for such work, and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

78.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve construction financing for the Gross Road Improvement project in the amount of $967,388.57; approve financing for acquisition of necessary easements and right-of-entry agreements in the amount of $22,750; and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director
79.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve funds for the acquisition of easements necessary for the Soquel Drive Sidewalk Improvement project, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director

ADDENDA

79.1

Schedule a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors for Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., to consider placing a measure on the November 2, 2004, ballot seeking voter approval of a retail transaction and use tax of one-half of one percent for a period of thirty (30) years to fund local transportation projects, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

80.

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.: County of Santa Cruz v. E. A. Hathaway and Company, et al. San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 415538 Case Name/No.: Ken Doolittle v. Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 140141 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property street address (APN if no street address): APN 031-011-15 Negotiating party (not agent): Scott Loichinger, Public Works 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*****

81.	Presentation honoring Richard W. Bedal, County Clerk-Recorder and Treasurer-Tax Collector a. Proclamation Honoring Richard Bedal dated June 22, 2004
82.	Consider proposed interim regulations for the conversion of non-residential to residential land a. Letter of the Planning Director of June 4, 2004 b. Ordinance Adopting Interim Regulations Amending County Code Sections 13.01.060, 13.10.215 and 17.10.020 Regarding the Conversion of Non-Residential Land to Residential Land c. CEQA Exemption d. Various Correspondences
83.	Consider Funding Agreement with the Central Coast Alliance for Health for insurance premiums for the Healthy Kids program and consider related actions a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director and the Human Resources Agency Director of June 8, 2004 b. ADM-29 Request for Approval of Agreement c. Contract d. Brief Sheet and announcement
84.	Consider Purchase Agreement and related documents for the Superior Court component of the Watsonville Civic Plaza project in concept, take related actions, and continue consideration for final approval of the Purchase Agreement and related Superior Court financing until June 24, 2004 a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer b. Purchase Agreement (on file with the Clerk) c. Grant Application (on file with the Clerk)
85.	Public hearing to consider ratification of autonomous fire district's ordinances adopting the Urban/Wildland Intermix Code and adoption of amendments and additions to the County Code to adopt the Urban/Wildland Intermix Code a. Letter of the Emergency Services Administrator of May 25, 2004 b. District Ordinances (on file with the Clerk) c. Various Ordinances from Fire Districts d. Various Correspondences 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).
86.	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 meeting continued from June 15, 2004 (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers) a. Agenda of Zone 5 dated June 22, 2004 b. Bid Award
87.	Public hearing to consider adoption of resolution confirming the Assessment Rate Report for Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control, County Service Area (CSA) No. 53 a. Letter of the Agricultural Commissioner of May 18, 2004 b. Resolution Confirming Assessment Report c. Attachment A
88.	Continued public hearing to consider proposed disposition of the Live Oak Elena Baskin Senior Center property (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 029-101-20 and the majority of 020-101-21) to the Live Oak School District a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director of June 10, 2004 b. Summary Report c. Resolution to Dispose of Real Property 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).
89.	Consider reappointment of various persons to the Workforce Investment Board, as at-large appointees in the categories indicated, for terms to expire June 30, 2008 a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of June 8, 2004

ADDENDA

89.1	Consider Report on the Filling of Vacancies for the offices of Recorder, County Clerk and Treasurer-Tax Collector a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer b. Resolutions c. Letter of City of Capitola dated June 17, 2004 d. Letter of City of Scotts Valley e. Letter of City Clerk's Department f. Letter of Richard Bedal dated June 21, 2004 g. Various Correspondences
90.	10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM Bid opening for McGaffigan Mill Road Bridge Replacement Project, County Service Area No. 59 (District 5) a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 13, 2004 b. Letter of Public Works Department dated May 13, 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.