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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
November 23, 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 November 9, 2004, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of November 11, 2004 through November 17, 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.	Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 2.38 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Boards, Commissions, Committees and Department Advisory Groups Generally (approved "in concept" on November 9, 2004, Item No. 30)
11.	Schedule a public hearing of the Unified Fee Schedule on December 7, 2004, and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
12.	Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the State Department of Insurance to use $65,854 of funding in fiscal year 2004-05 for the Auto Insurance Fraud program; and adopt resolution canceling estimated revenues and appropriations for the District Attorney's Auto Insurance Fraud and Workers' Compensation Fraud programs in the amount of $94,124 for fiscal year 2004-05, as recommended by the District Attorney
13.	Authorize the General Services Department to submit the enrollment form for the County's participation in the Local Government Energy Partnership program, as recommended by the General Services Director
14.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Emeline Avenue Storm Drain Replacement Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on December 21, 2004 in the General Services Department, as recommended by the General Services Director
15.	Approve the completion of the Modernization of Elevators located at 1020 and 1040 Emeline Project; approve the final cost of $169,500 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the General Services Director
16.	Defer report from the Probation Department, Health Services Agency and Human Resources Agency on Above the Line; and direct a further report on December 14, 2004, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
17.	Accept nomination of Frank W. Capurro for reappointment to the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Board of Directors for a term to expire December 1, 2006, with final appointment to be made December 7, 2004, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
18.	Approve appointment of Robert Stokes to the Fire Department Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
18.1	Approve appointment of Elizabeth Lopez to the Child Care Planning Council, as a representative of Category 3, for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
19.	Approve appointment of Jerry Bowles to the Fire Department Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
20.	Approve appointment of Terrence McKinney to the Mental Health Advisory Board, in the category of consumer/family, for a term to expire April 1, 2006, as recommended by Supervisor Stone
21.	Approve appointment of Geoffrey Holmes and Mike Coryell to the Fire Department Advisory Commission, in the categories indicated, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

22.	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
23.	Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency resulting from the shortage of influenza vaccine, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
24.	Accept and file report on the Central Coast Alliance for Health, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
25.	Approve agreement with Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance in the amount of $482,200 for mental health treatment services and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
26.	Approve agreements for health outreach, enrollment and advocacy for MediCal, Healthy Families and Healthy Kids benefits with Mountain Community Resources, in the amount of $10,000, Familia Center, in the amount of $27,000, Santa Cruz City Schools, in the amount of $20,000, Community Bridges, in the amount of $49,000, Salud Para La Gente, in the amount of $30,000, United Way, in the amount of $42,000, and Debbie Friedman, in the amount of $68,000; and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
27.	Approve contract in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000 with Linda Jenckes for specialized services relating to the Medicare program and provider rates on behalf of Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
28.	Approve agreements with the California Center for Regional Leadership in an amount not-to-exceed $60,020 and the M.S. Davis Company in an amount not-to-exceed $80,000 to provide consultant services in support of the Pajaro Valley Training Facility feasibility study; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign the agreements; act on behalf of the County in all matters pertaining to the agreements as needed that do not change the dollar amount or overall purpose of the agreements, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
29.	Accept and file report on the status of the Community Programs Outcomes Reporting Committee; direct the Human Resources Agency Director to incorporate the suggestions of the other interested Common Application participants in the development of the Community Programs Outcomes Reporting process; and return to the Board with a further report on or before May 24, 2005, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
30.	Approve Standard Agreement with the State of California for payment of the Department of Rehabilitation's share of lease and operating cost at the Watsonville Career Center in an amount not-to-exceed $10,053.48; and authorize the Human Resources Director to sign the Standard Agreement; act on behalf of the County in all matters pertaining to the agreement, that do not change the dollar amount or overall purpose of the agreement, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
31.	Authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to execute an agreement with Community Technology Alliance for Homeless Management Information Systems training and technical assistance in the amount of $11,544; and to execute an agreement with HomeBase in the amount of $6,000 to provide confidentiality training, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

32.	Accept and file progress report on the Implementation Plan for FishNet 4C; extend the Implementation Plan for an additional three years; and direct the Planning Director to report back on November 15, 2005 with a progress report on the Implementation Plan, as recommended by the Planning Director (continued from November 16, 2004, Item No. 26)
33.	Accept and file report on the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program; approve amendment to agreement with Bay City Tow amending the term of the contract to July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County; authorize Public Works to waive disposal fees for local tow companies at the Buena Vista landfill for disposal of abandoned motor homes with conditions; and direct Public Works and the Sheriff's office to return to the Board on or before January 25, 2005 with a status report on the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works (continued from November 16, 2004, Item No. 28)
34.	Delay award of contract for the Ridge Drive County Service Area No. 58 Drainage Improvement Project until December 7, 2004, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
35.	Approve contract change order in the amount of $29,230 for the emergency repairs along East Cliff Drive, 33rd Avenue to 36th Avenue, Finish Facing; 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
36.	Approve contract change order in the amount of $32,500 for the emergency repairs along East Cliff Drive, 33rd Avenue to 36th Avenue Emergency Repairs at Existing Crib Walls project; 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
37.	Accept the improvement and approve the final cost of $15,950.44 for the Sunbeam Woods, County Service Area No. 44, Overlay Project 2004; Supervisorial District 5; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
38.	Authorize payment to Monterey County in the amount of $10,690.56 for the Murphy Low Water Crossing Bridge costs between 1998 and 2003, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
39.	Approve the termination of the Park Wilshire Water System bulk water agreement between the County and Soquel Creek Water District; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign a termination letter to Soquel Creek Water District on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
40.	Approve the proposed route concept for East Cliff Drive from 9th Avenue to 12th Avenue, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
41.	Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 584-90 to extend the term of the North Coast Beaches Advisory Committee to December 31, 2005, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
42.	Adopt Resolution of Intent to Establish County Service Area No. 11, McGregor Community Zone of Benefit (CSA No. 11 "M"); establish January 11, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter as a public hearing date (which must be not less than 30 nor more than 60 days from the date on which this Board adopts the Resolution of Intent); direct the Clerk of the Board to give appropriate notice of the hearing date; and authorize the Chief Real Property Agent to negotiate an option with the McGregor property owners to secure the County's ability to purchase the McGregor property, upon the tax being approved by the voters of CSA No. 11 "M" at the Board-authorized purchase price, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

ADDENDA

42.1

Adopt resolution condemning the abrupt closure of the San Jose Medical Center by Hospital Corporation of America, Incorporated without adequate time for surrounding counties to prepare for the closure of this critical trauma care center, and urging the prompt reopening of their new trauma center, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

43.

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 - EXISITNG LITIGATION Case Name/No.: Marco Mena-Gruenwald v. County of Santa Cruz Workers Compensation Appeals Board No. SAL 103032 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*****

44.	Presentation honoring Mark Tracy, Sheriff-Coroner a. Letter of County Administrative Office
45.	Consider appointment of Steve Olson to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large consumer representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2005 a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of November 8, 2004 b. Application
	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.