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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
October 5, 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 September 21, 2004, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of September 23, 2004 through September 29, 2004 and approved upon adoption of the 2004/2005 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.	Reject the claim of Emmanuela Raquelle, No. 405-023, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the claim of First Commercial Finance, No. 405-025, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of City of Santa Cruz, No. 405-026, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Reject the claim of Portia Halbert, No. 405-027, and refer to County Counsel
14.	Reject the claim of John Schultz, No. 405-028, and refer to County Counsel
15.	Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $1,200 into the Agricultural Commissioner's budget and appropriating the funds for the purchase of specific field equipment for use in Weights and Measures activities, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner
16.	Accept and file report on interest of the cities in annexation and recommendation for expanding Mosquito and Vector Control, County Service Area (CSA) No. 53 and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to proceed with environmental review of annexation of the cities of Scotts Valley, Capitola and Santa Cruz and return in January for consideration of approval and certification of the environmental review document, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner
17.	Adopt resolution approving the 2004/2005 Budget for County Funds and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors; cancel various appropriations due to insufficient funding or contingency balances that exceed legal limitations; adopt appropriation limitations for the County and Board Governed Special Districts; and take related actions, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
18.	Approve amendment to agreement with Bay Building Maintenance amending the name to Bay Building Janitorial, Incorporated and authorize the Director of Child Support Services to sign the amendment on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services
19.	Accept and file report on the recruitment and selection process for one position of Treasurer-Tax Collector and approve related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
20.	Defer District Attorney's report on the application to the Department of Insurance for Auto Insurance Program for fiscal year 2004/2005 to October 19, 2004, as recommended by the District Attorney
21.	Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $3,380.80 for a DA Inspector II, as recommended by the District Attorney
22.	Adopt resolution amending Resolution 279-75 relating to salary adjustments for various positions, as recommended by the Personnel Director
23.	Accept and file fiscal year 2003/2004 Inmate Welfare Fund Annual Report, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
24.	Accept nomination of Al Nocella for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2008, with final appointment to be made October 19, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
25.	Accept nomination of Christine Carson for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2008, with final appointment to be made October 19, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
26.	Adopt resolution urging support for United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 839 in their upcoming negotiations with grocery employers, as recommended by Supervisors Stone and Wormhoudt
27.	Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board, for a business representative, with nominations for appointment to be received on October 19, 2004, and final appointment to be made October 26, 2004, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

28.	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
29.	Approve time change and wording changes within the Local Mental Health Board Bylaws, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
30.	Accept and file report on Clinic Operations Management Improvement and direct the Health Services Agency to report back with further progress on the first meeting in January 2005, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
31.	Accept and file report on reforming the California Department of Corrections prepared by the Coalition of Public Safety and direct the Clerk of the Board to forward a copy of the report to our state legislators, as requested by the County Public Health Commission, and as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
32.	Authorize the Health Services Agency to submit a grant application to the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County for $10,000 for Spanish language HIV prevention and education services, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
33.	Approve agreements for promoting Safe and Stable Families 2004/2005 with the Youth Resources Bank for $76,210, Mountain Community Resources for $88,403, Parents Center, Incorporated for $67,064, Community Bridges/Live Oak Family Resource Center for $24,387, Community Bridges/La Manzana Community Resources for $15,242, Familia Center for $33,532; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $60,450 from the Office of Child Abuse Prevention; approve the annual Service Agreement with National Council on Crime and Delinquency in the amount of $37,500 for access to Safe Measures; and take related action, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

34.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider Planning Commission recommendation to require on-site signs for projects reviewed at Levels IV - VII, and neighborhood meetings for projects reviewed at Levels VI and VII, as recommended by the Planning Director
35.	Authorize the Planning Director to sign contract amendment with Hansen Information Technologies and approve transfer of funds, as recommended by the Planning Director
36.	Rescind policy action regarding Application 01-0151, Assessor's Parcel Number: 041-281-59, Hospice Caring Project, without prejudice, as recommended by the Planning Director
37.	Approve independent contractor agreement with TY Lin International/CCS Engineering, Incorporated (TY Lin/CCS) for construction engineering services for the El Rancho Drive Storm Damage Repair at Highway 17 Beulah Park Undercrossing project, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $35,000; approve amendment to agreement with TY Lin/CCS for engineering related to CALTRANS structures in the amount of $60,499 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $530,936; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from CALTRANS in the amount of $63,524; approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $36,750 for construction engineering expenses; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign both agreements on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
38.	Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms and conditions of the rights-of-entry for the Two Bar Road Culvert Repair project; make findings that the improvements are of benefit to the project area; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements; and approve payment of claims, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
39.	Approve amendment to agreement with Parsons Brinkerhoff Construction Services, Incorporated for the Kings Creek Road Bridge Replacement project by revising the staff schedule and associated fees, and increasing the scope of work for additional inspection services at an increased cost of $5,000, for a not-to-exceed total of $197,957; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the amendment on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
40.	Defer consideration of final agreements with Ameresco to develop the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power project until on or before December 7, 2004, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
41.	Accept and file report regarding the status of the Highway 1 Construction Authority, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
42.	Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate (on file with the Clerk) for the Soquel San Jose Road Storm Damage Repair; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for October 28, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. in the Department of Public Works; direct Public Works to return on or before November 9, 2004, with a recommendation for award of the contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
43.	Approve independent contractor agreement with Kestrel Consulting, Incorporated for preparation of an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for Santa Cruz County for a total not-to-exceed amount of $49,919.33 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works and the Director of Environmental Health Services
44.	Adopt resolution approving purchase of Assessor's Parcel Number 029-071-68, on Chanticleer Avenue in Live Oak for the future park site, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

44.1	Direct the Planning Director to write to the State Board of Forestry stating the County's objections to a reconsideration of Timber Harvest Plan 1-01-170 SCR, and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Stone
44.2	Authorize the Health Services Agency (HSA) to submit a grant application to the California Healthcare Foundation for a maximum of $50,000 to support insuring low-income adults in our community; and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign a letter of support, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

45.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve the Notice of Determination for the purchase of Assessor's Parcel Number 029-071-68 on Chanticleer Avenue in Live Oak as a future park site; direct the Clerk of the Board to file the notice of environmental actions; and adopt resolution approving the purchase, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

46.

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 Claim Name/No.: Tuolumne County Sheriff's Department, Claim No. C03-3061 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case 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*****

47.	Consider proposed ordinance amending Chapter 7.124 of the Santa Cruz County Code by adding Section 7.124.105 enacting medical marijuana guidelines, as authorized by California Health and Safety Code Sections 11362.5 and 11362.7 a. Letter of County Counsel b. Proposed Ordinance c. Letter of Andrea Tischler, Compassion Flower Inn d. Booklet (on file with the Clerk) e. Email of Andrea Tischler
48.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, consider adoption of resolution of intention to conduct proceedings to form Zone 7A and direct the Public Works Department to report back on November 2, 2004 with an Engineer's Report for consideration by the Board a. Letter of the District Engineer b. Resolution c. Site Map
49.	Jurisdictional hearing on Planning Commission's denial of application No. 00-0143 a. Letter of the Planning Director of September 27, 2004 b. Letter of Charlene Atack of September 24, 2004 c. Letter of Kathryn Britton of September 27, 2004
50.	Consider appointment of Dianna Gallegos to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large tenant representative, in accordance with Resolution No. 389-69, for a term to expire October 5, 2006 a. Letter of Supervisor Campos of September 20, 2004 b. Application

ADDENDA

50.1

Consider whether to issue a supplemental voter information mailer for Measure K - 911 Emergency Response Fee a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of October 4, 2004 b. Attachment

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.