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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
December 14, 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.	Item deleted
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of December 2, 2004 through December 8, 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 Jeffery C. Blan, No. 405-059, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the claim of David R. Smith, No. 405-060, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of S. N. Potter Insurance Agency, No. 405-061, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Reject the claim of Vincent Marquez, Sr., No. 405-062, and refer to County Counsel
14.	Reject the claim of Jeremiah Och, No. 405-064, and refer to County Counsel
15.	Reject the claim of Allstate Insurance (Michael Dicker and Samuel Dicker), No. 405-066, and refer to County Counsel
16.	Reject the claim of Sylvia Gallegos, No. 405-067, and refer to County Counsel
17.	Reject the claim of Antonio Aguirre, No. 405-068, and refer to County Counsel
18.	Reject the claim of Deborah Rozman and State Farm Insurance, No. 405-069, and refer to County Counsel
19.	Item deleted
20.	Approve settlement in Mar Sereno Estates, LLC v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV 149647 and authorize staff to take all actions necessary to comply with the terms of this agreement, as recommended by County Counsel
21.	Approve contract and Operational Agreement with the California Department of Forestry for fire protection services in fiscal year 2004/2005 in the amount of $2,688,571; and take related actions, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator
22.	Accept and file report on the Emergency Response Fee Annual Reporting requirements and direct the Emergency Services Administrator to provide further information on April 5, 2005, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator
23.	Accept and file status report on Deferred Compensation contract procurement process and direct the Commission to return on January 25, 2005 with a recommended contract, as recommended by the Chair of the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission
24.	Accept and file report on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) draft Global Warming Policy and write the CPUC urging their adoption of the policy, as recommended by the Director of General Services
25.	Defer consideration of report from General Services on the expansion of the County Employee Vanpool program until February 8, 2005, as recommended by the Director of General Services
26.	Award contract to Andy's Roofing Company, Incorporated in the amount of $165,100 for the Main Jail Roof Repair project; authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the contract agreement and associated documents; authorize the General Services Director to approve change orders and encumber $16,510 to cover change order expenditures; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
27.	Approve lease agreements with the California Assembly Rules Committee and the California Senate Rules Committee for legislative office space in the County Government Center and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
28.	AS THE IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS) PUBLIC AUTHORITY approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SEIU Local 415 and the IHSS Public Authority; adopt resolution to implement provisions of the MOU; and authorize the Personnel Director to sign the MOU, as recommended by the Personnel Director
29.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for treatment improvement activities under Reclaiming Futures Initiative, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
30.	Accept and file evaluation report and approve agreement with Above the Line/Group Home Society and direct the departments to return on April 26, 2005, with a further report, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer and the Health Services Agency and Human Resources Agency Directors
31.	Authorize the Probation Department to submit a proposal to the California Endowment for health and mental health services for youth in the criminal justice system, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
32.	Approve grant application and award of document for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program; authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to enter into and sign a contract with the Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Incorporated in the amount of $206,051; and adopt resolution canceling the estimated revenues and appropriations in the amount of $88,307, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
33.	Accept and file Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending November 30, 2004, as recommended by the Acting Treasurer-Tax Collector
34.	Approve appointment of Rogers Johnson to the Fish and Game Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
35.	Approve appointment of Ronald Myers to the Mental Health Advisory Board, in the category of consumer/direct, for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
36.	Approve appointment of Leonard G. Rorer to the Mental Health Advisory Board, as a representative of the general public, for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Stone
37.	Adopt resolution supporting implementation of the Marine Life Protection Act, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

38.	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
39.	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
40.	Accept and file report on Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and direct the Health Services Agency to return with a further report on February 15, 2005, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
41.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $151,626 of unanticipated revenue from the Ambulance Excess Revenue Trust Fund into the Health Services Agency budget; approve agreement with the Emergency Medical Services Integration Authority in the amount of $50,000 to provide Emergency Medical Technician Training for Santa Cruz County basic life support fire agencies and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign; authorize purchase of fixed assets for EMS systems enhancements; and authorize the Auditor-Controller to encumber $36,126 for the agreement with American Medical Response West in Public Health, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
42.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $953,200 in unanticipated revenues; approve amendments to the agreements with Front Street, increasing the maximum amount by $340,900, Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, increasing the maximum amount by $433,000, Volunteer Center, increasing the maximum amount by $115,300; and Mental Health Client Action Network, increasing the maximum amount by $20,000; authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign; and direct the Health Services Agency to return on January 25, 2005 with a report on Proposition 63 planning and initial service allocation information, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
43.	Approve agreement with BDK Associates in the amount of $30,000 for Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) rate adjustment assistance and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
44.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $3,376 for fiscal year 2004/2005; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to execute contracts for fiscal year 2004/2005 with the United Way of Santa Cruz County in the amount of $28,619 and with Community Bridges in the amount of $14,130, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
45.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $137,593 in unanticipated revenue from the State of California Employment Development Department and San Francisco Foundation and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign relevant grant agreements; authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to modify the current agreement with Cabrillo College to increase the total contract amount by $89,588; direct the Personnel Director to add a limited-term Senior Human Resources Agency Analyst position; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
46.	Approve increase of a .5 FTE Employment Training Specialist II position to 1.0 FTE Employment Training Specialist II, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
47.	Adopt resolution appointing Francie Newfield to the Office of Public Guardian of Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

48.	Authorize the Planning Director to file an appeal of the Lompico timber harvest plan (1-01-170 SCR) during the holiday recess, should this action be necessary due to the timing of the Department of Forestry review process, as recommended by the Planning Director
49.	Adopt resolution for the summary vacation of the County's interest in a portion of Stewart Street, in the Riverside Grove subdivision, as recommended by the Planning Director
50.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider adoption of the Housing Element of the General Plan and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director
51.	Approve amendment to agreement with Philip Transportation and Remediation, Incorporated amending the price sheet to provide new transportation, recycling and disposal services for the County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
52.	Accept and file report on the Integrated Watershed Restoration Program, and direct the Department of Public Works to return to the Board on May 3, 2005, with a progress report on the project list and amended contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
53.	Accept and file report on the state right-of-way relinquishment at Harkins Slough Road Bridge, and direct Public Works to return on or before June 14, 2005 upon authorization and completion of the relinquishment, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54.	Approve contract change orders in the increased amount of $117,431.77 for the El Rancho Drive Storm Damage Repair at Highway 17 Beulah Park Undercrossing project; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the contract change orders on behalf of the County; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
55.	Accept site improvements for Tract 1409 Atherton Place (Phase 1) as complete, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
56.	Approve agreement with Thacher and Thompson Architects in the amount of $18,000 for Phase One Design Services for the Santa Cruz Veteran's Memorial Building Auditorium Restoration project; authorize the Parks Director to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

ADDENDA

56.1	Adopt resolution supporting the Soap Lake Floodplain Preservation Project, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

57.

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 Rene Medina v. Santa Cruz County, et al. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 150377 Pete Pearson, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, et al. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 145357 Claim Name/No.: Meyer Marx, Claim No. 304-054 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*****

58.	Presentation honoring Bob Watson, General Services Director a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of December 2, 2004
59.	Public hearing to consider ordinance revising the approval process for two-story second units within the urban services line a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 30, 2004 b. Resolution Adopting Ordinance Amending County Code Subsection 13.10.681(d)(4) c. Ordinance Amending County Code Subsection 13.10.681(d)(4) d. Planning Commission Resolution e. Planning Commission Staff Report f. Correspondence sent to Planning Commission g. Minutes from October 27, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting h. CEQA Exemption i. Letter of Stanley M. Sokolow of November 17, 2004 with attachments
60.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, public hearing regarding the formation of Zone Number 7A a. Letter of the District Engineer of December 6, 2004 b. Engineer's Report c. Resolution d. Boundary Map
61.	Continued public hearing to consider the 2005 Growth Goal a. Letter of the Planning Director of November 22, 2004 b. Resolution c. 2005 Growth Goals Report d. Planning Commission Staff Report of October 27, 2004 e. Planning Commission Resolution 10-04 f. Planning Commission Minutes g. CEQA Notice of Exemption 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).
62.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, consider proposed Implementation Plan for the Live Oak/Soquel Project Area a. Letter of Redevelopment Agency Executive Director of December 2, 2004 b. Summary of Community Meeting Comments c. Implementation Plan d. Resolution
	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.