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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
April 5, 2005

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 8, 2005 and March 15, 2005, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of March 10, 2005 through March 30, 2005 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 Sections 7.69.020 and 7.69.040 of the Santa Cruz County Code Relating to Exemptions from the Requirement for the Installation of a Water Conservation Device (approved "in concept" on March 15, 2005, Item No. 62)
11.	Reject the claim of Mari De Noon, No. 405-105, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Reject the claim of Allstate Insurance for Stephanie Groux, No. 405-106, and refer to County Counsel
13.	Approve transfer of $60,000 from Salaries and Benefits to Services and Supplies and increase the agreement with Westridge 125 LLC by $5,000, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services
14.	Authorize the Emergency Services Administrator to submit the 2005 Homeland Security Grant application for a total of $791,055, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator
15.	Accept and file status report on the Emergency Response Fee and return with a further report during Budget Hearings, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector and Emergency Services Administrator
16.	Authorize the Information Services Department Director to sign an amendment with CMS Communications, Incorporated for telecommunication services, as recommended by the Director of Information Services
17.	Approve determination of industrial disability retirement for safety member, as recommended by the Personnel Director
18.	Approve agreement extending the Correction Officers Memorandum of Understanding, as recommended by the Director of Personnel
19.	Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (on file with the Clerk) and enter into an inter-local agreement with the City of Santa Cruz; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $37,417 in unanticipated revenue; request the Auditor-Controller to create a Byrne/JAG Trust fund account; and approve purchase of various fixed assets, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
20.	Approve gross pay adjustment in the amount of $1,070.90, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
21.	Adopt resolution in opposition to Assembly Bill 1248 to essentially eliminate booking fees and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
22.	Approve an offer from K-Mart Corporation for settlement of secured and unsecured property taxes, interest and penalties in the amount of $74,928.06, and take related actions, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
23.	Approve appointment of Carol Hamilton Monkerud to the Water Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2009, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
24.	Adopt resolution approving the creation of a Victim's Memorial Sign Program in Santa Cruz County and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
24.1	Adopt resolution urging passage of Senate Bill 523, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie and the Treasurer-Tax Collector
25.	Approve appointment of Deborah Christie to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2007, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
26.	Approve appointment of Matthew Johnston to the Water Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2009, as recommended by Supervisor Stone (continued from March 15, 2005, Item No. 34)
27.	Accept and file annual report of the Emergency Management Council, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos
28.	Endorse the goals of the Go for Health! plan, direct the County staff to participate in planning efforts towards implementation of the Go for Health! plan, as outlined, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos
29.	Accept notification of two at-large vacancies on the Domestic Violence Commission, one each in the categories of representative of the gay/lesbian/bisexual community and representative of the Latino community, with nominations for appointment to be received on April 19, 2005, and final appointment to be made April 26, 2005, as recommended by Chairman Campos
30.	Approve appointment of Norm Hagen to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative of a county advisory body or representative of county staff, for a term to expire April 1, 2009, as recommended by Chairman Campos
31.	Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board, for a representative of business, with nominations for appointment to be received on April 19, 2005, and final appointment to be made April 26, 2005, as recommended by Chairman Campos
32.	Approve reappointment of Gillian Greensite to the Domestic Violence Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2009, as recommended by Chairman Campos

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

33.	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
34.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated funds in the amount of $24,102 and approve the fixed asset purchases of two scoring scanners, and LCD projector and a check folder and sealer to implement new federal program requirements, at no additional cost to the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
35.	Authorize the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority to enter into a pilot project with Senior Network Services to provide registry services and direct the Human Resources Agency Director to report back during budget hearings on the status of the pilot project, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

36.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, on the morning agenda at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider extension of interim ordinance regarding conversion of non-residential land to residential uses, as recommended by the Planning Director
37.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, on the afternoon agenda, at 1:30 p.m. or thereafter to consider Application No. 03-0385 (Weaver for Ellis), a Rezoning and General Plan Amendment, Lot line Adjustment, and Minor Land Division, and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
38.	Approve transfer of appropriations to complete the final phase of consolidating the Housing function in the Planning Department, as recommended by the Planning Director
39.	Accept and file report on proposed revisions to the County's Primary Groundwater Recharge Maps and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
40.	Adopt resolution of intention to initiate amendment of the sphere of influence and annexation of a certain area of the unincorporated territory of Santa Cruz County into County Service Area No. 13, Hutchinson Road; and direct the Department of Public Works to submit the required application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for approval, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
41.	Approve amendment to agreement with Confluence-Watershed Restoration & Landscaping Specialist in the increased amount of $25,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 per fiscal year for revegetation and maintenance services for various Public Works projects, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the amendment on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
42.	Accept improvement for the Gross Road Improvements-Coffee Lane to Capitola City Limit project; approve final cost in the amount of $918,539.20; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
43.	Approve proposed projects for submittal under the Hazard Elimination and Safety (HES) program; and adopt the resolution approving the filing of applications (on file with the Clerk) for the projects proposed for the HES program and authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign and submit all documents which may be necessary for the completion of the project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
44.	Approve contract change order for a total not-to-exceed amount of $340,000 for the Harkins Slough Road Bridge at West Branch of Struve Slough project; approve amendment to agreement with 123 Engineering Incorporated for additional construction management and inspection services by approving the rate schedule dated January 11, 2005, and increasing the compensation by $99,917.02 for a not-to-exceed total of $594,793.82; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $503,736 from the Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the contract change order on behalf of the County; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
45.	Adopt resolution of intention to initiate annexation of a certain area of the unincorporated territory of Santa Cruz County into County Service Area (CSA) No. 23, Old Ranch Road; direct the Department of Public Works to work with the Local Agency Formation Commission to submit the required application for its approval; and waive the protest proceedings for the proposed annexation on the condition that the Local Agency Formation Commission obtains a petition signed by all affected property owners expressly consenting to the imposition of the existing CSA No. 23, Old Ranch Road, Zone 1 assessment in the amount of $180, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46.	Approve termination of the agreement between the County of Santa Cruz and the Salsipuedes Sanitary District, as of June 30, 2005, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign and mail the agreement termination letter, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
47.	Adopt resolution continuing the public hearing set for April 26, 2005, to May 24, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter, as the date and time for a public hearing for County Service Area No. 7, Boulder Creek Country Club for the proposed 2005/06 sewer service fees; approve the notice of public hearing; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.	Authorize the Clerk of the Board to make a partial release of Faithful Performance Security submitted for Tract 1424, Harbor Beach Homes in the amount of $145,000, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
49.	Approve Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program Agreement; adopt resolution accepting revenue in the amount of $324,813; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
50.	Approve Program Supplement for $304,000 in revenue for the Paulsen Road-Whiting Road Bridge Replacement project; adopt resolution authorizing execution of an agreement between the State of California and the County of Santa Cruz for preliminary engineering and environmental studies; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the original and duplicate original of the Program Supplement on behalf of the County; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
51.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT approve amendment to agreement with Sala Brothers Water Trucking, Incorporated by increasing the contract amount by $59,112 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $84,112 for hauling potable water to the Davenport Water Treatment Plant; approve transfer of funds; and authorize the District Engineer to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the District Engineer
52.	Approve the concept of entering a display at the State Fair pending a successful fund raising effort by Ms. Schumacher; direct the Chair of the Board to sign the 2005 Counties Exhibit Form; and direct the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to serve as the County's liaison with Ms. Schumacher and provide the necessary paperwork and assistance for the 2005 State Fair Display, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

53.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve transfer of appropriations in the Redevelopment Agency's Housing Administration Budget to complete the final phase of consolidating Housing functions in the Planning Department, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

53.1	Adopt resolution consummating the transfer of the Saratoga Toll Road property to the State of California and authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the quitclaim deed, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

54.

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.: James Cunningham v. County of Santa Cruz, et al. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 148226 Case Name/No.: Sharon Bozzie v. County of Santa Cruz Workers Compensation Appeals Board No. SAL 103264 Case Name/No.: Henry Lira v. County of Santa Cruz Workers Compensation Appeals Board No. SAL 108060 Case Name/No.: Todd Phillips v. County of Santa Cruz Workers Compensation Appeals Board No. SAL 0110158 Claim Name/No.: Joseph Flores v. County of Santa Cruz Claim No. 2004098271 Claim Name/No.: William Hansen v. County of Santa Cruz Claim No. 2003084954 Claim Name/No.: Kim Gray v. County of Santa Cruz Claim No. 2004098286 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case 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*****

55.	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 special meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers) a. Agenda b. Action Summary Minutes c. Attachments
56.	Public hearing on proposed 2005/06 benefit assessments for County Service Area No. 59, McGaffigan Mill Road a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 24, 2005 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).
57.	Jurisdictional hearing to consider Planning Commission denial of Application No. 00-0143, a proposal by Steve Carmichael to grade approximately 2,300 cubic yards of earth in order to improve access and construct a single family dwelling and appurtenant structures on Assessor's Parcel No. 040-081-06, 07, and 08; property is located immediately to the west and north of the Vienna Woods neighborhood, approximately 150 feet from Danube Drive in Aptos a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 24, 2005 b. Letter of Appeal of August 19, 2004 c. Location map d. Site Plan e. Record Considered by the Planning Commission (on file with the Clerk) f. Letter of Kathryn H. Britton, Nisene 2 Sea, of March 30, 2005

ADDENDA

57.1

Consider resolution appointing the statutory responsibilities of the County Health Officer to Poki S. Namkung, MD, M.P.H., pursuant to Section 101000 of the Health and Safety Code, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director b. Resolution c. Curriculum Vitae

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.