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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
June 14, 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 May 24, 2005, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Item deleted
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.	Approve request transferring funds within the Agriculture Cooperative Extension from services and supplies to salaries and benefits, as recommended by the Agriculture Cooperative Extension Department Head
11.	Authorize the Auditor-Controller to proceed with necessary actions to secure the 2005/2006 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, not-to-exceed a total of $50,000,000; adopt resolution authorizing the sale of 2005/2006 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes; and report back during Budget hearings with the results of the TRANs issue, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
12.	Approve Independent Contractor agreements with Lab Corporation in the amount of $18,500 and Specialized Litigation Services, Incorporated in the amount of $24,000 and authorize the Director of Child Support Services to execute the agreements, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services
13.	Adopt resolution to recognize the receipt of sales and use taxes for the unincorporated area in the amount of $12,615 and appropriate them for sales audit services provided by Hinterliter DeLamas and Associates, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
14.	Authorize the District Attorney to participate in the Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistant Agency application to the Office of Emergency Services for Gang Violence Suppression Funds, as recommended by the District Attorney
15.	Authorize the Emergency Services Administrator to execute grant documents to accept the 2004 Flood Mitigation Assistance grant in the amount of $460,080, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator
16.	Authorize the Emergency Services Administrator to notify the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection of the County's intention to contract for services in fiscal year 2006/2007, as recommended by the Emergency Services Administrator
17.	Award contract to Best Roofing and Waterproofing, Incorporated in the amount of $169,500 for the Roof Replacement 1430 Freedom Boulevard project; authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the contract agreement and associated documents on behalf of the Board; and authorize the General Services Director to approve change orders and encumber $16,950, in addition to the contract amount, to cover change order expenditures as required, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18.	Authorize the Probation Department to participate in the Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance Agency application to the Office of Emergency Services for Gang Violence Suppression funds, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
19.	Approve transfer of funds from Regular Pay to Professional Services in the amount of $10,742.84 to reimburse costs to Tuolomne County for a Search and Rescue mission related to a Santa Cruz resident, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
20.	Authorize transfer of $200,000 within the Sheriff's Office from Operations Bureau salaries and benefits and Detention Bureau services and supplies to Detention Bureau salaries and benefits, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
21.	Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending May 31, 2005, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
22.	Approve request to transfer fund from supplies and services to fixed assets and a request to purchase a replacement envelope opening machine for an amount not-to-exceed $4,000 at no additional cost to the County, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
23.	Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Senate Bill 308, strengthening laws against elder abuse, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

24.	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
25.	Approve agreement with Diamond Pharmacy Services for jail pharmacy services and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
26.	Approve agreements with the University of California, Davis for a total amount of $342,400 for Staff Development training, and authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign the agreements, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

27.	Approve independent contractor agreements with John Gilchrist and Associates, Kittleson Environmental Consulting and Dana Bland and Associates for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 per fiscal year for fish and wildlife biological services; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
28.	Approve proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal for federal fiscal year 2005/2006 and authorize Public Works to submit the goal for a 45-day public review, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
29.	Accept low bid from Monterey Peninsula Engineering, Incorporated in the amount of $1,023,000 for the Kinsley Street Improvements 17th Avenue to Lisa Lane project; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $186,968.10 from the City of Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD); approve reimbursement agreement between the SCWD and the County of Santa Cruz for costs related to the City's items on the subject project; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
30.	Accept and file report on CALTRANS' relinquishment of Highway 1 right-of-way for the Harkins Slough Road Bridge at West Branch of Struve Slough project; direct Public Works to return to the Board on or before August 23, 2005 for acceptance of CALTRANS right-of-way upon authorization and completion of the relinquishment, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
31.	Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $120,650 for the Seventh Avenue Improvements, Eaton Street to Capitola Road project; authorize the Chairman 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
32.	Adopt resolution approving and accepting contracts for the Porter Street Sidewalk Infill project rights acquisition; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contracts on behalf of the County; and approve payment of claims, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
33.	Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisitions for the Robertson Street Sidewalk Infill project; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements on behalf of the County; and approve payment of claims, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
34.	Approve payment to Phillip Transportation and Remediation, Incorporated in the amount of $2,133.66 for electronic waste recycling services, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
35.	Accept improvement for the College Road at Anderson Drive Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Improvement project; approve final cost in the amount of $70,010.33; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
36.	Adopt resolution supporting passage of Assembly Bill 1125, Household Battery Recycling, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

37.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue totaling $600,000 from Redevelopment Capital Project Bond Proceeds Reserves; approve Agency funds totaling $1,118,952 for the cost of the construction contract, inspection services, overhead and contingency for the Kinsley Street Improvement project; and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

38.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorize the Planning Director to allocate up to $335,000 in Redevelopment Agency Housing Funds as a short term loan to the Wheelock project and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

ADDENDA

38.1	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency financing for the acquisition of necessary easements for the Soquel Village Improvement project in the amount of $31,650 and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

39.

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.: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) v. County of Santa Cruz and Condon Johnson and Associates NOAA Enforcement Action Case No. SW040276A Richard Quigley v. Sheriff Mark Tracy, County of Santa Cruz, et al. United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Jose Division Case No. C03-05719 RMW CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property street addresses (2505 Portola Drive): APN 028-091-24 Property Owner: Frank Mowry Negotiating parties (not agents): Betsey Lynberg, Redevelopment Agency Director 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*****

40.	Public hearing on proposed 2005/2006 service charge report for County Service Area (CSA) No. 7, Boulder Creek a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 2, 2005 b. Resolution Confirming Service Charge Report c. Rate Sheet
41.	Public hearing to consider County Service Area (CSA) No. 4 and CSA No. 48 Fire Protection Assessment Service Charge Reports for fiscal year 2005/2006 a. Letter of the Emergency Services Administrator of May 17, 2005 b. Resolution Confirming Service Charge Reports
42.	Public hearing on 2005/2006 Assessment/Service Charges and 2005/2006 Assessment/Service Charge Reports for County Service Area No. 12, Waste Water Management a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director and the Chief of Public Health of June 2, 2005 b. Resolution Establishing Assessments/Service Charges c. Resolution Confirming Assessment Service Charge Reports
43.	Public hearing to consider Mosquito and Disease Control District, County Service Area (CSA) No. 53 Benefit Assessment Rate Reports for 2005/2006 a. Letter of the Agricultural Commissioner of May 31, 2005 b. Resolution Confirming Assessment Rate Reports
44.	Public hearing to consider adoption of resolution confirming the Assessment Rate Report for Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control, County Service Area (CSA) No. 53 for 2005/2006 a. Letter of the Agricultural Commissioner of May 25, 2005 b. Attachment A c. Resolution Confirming Assessment Rate Report 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).
45.	Consider request of the University of California at Santa Cruz Cooperative Extension to create a Department Advisory Group on Genetically Modified Crops, and take related actions (continued from May 24, 2005, Item No. 41) a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie of May 18, 2005 with Attachment 1 b. Letter of Supervisors Wormhoudt and Stone of June 7, 2005 with Attachment 1 c. Various Correspondence
46.	Consider ordinance amending Sections 2.120.020 and 2.120.040 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Fire Department Advisory Commission and associated revisions to the Fire Department Advisory Commission Bylaws a. Letter of the Emergency Services Administrator of May 24, 2005 b. Proposed Ordinance (changes highlighted) c. Proposed Ordinance (clean copy) d. Proposed FDAC Bylaws (changes highlighted) e. Proposed FDAC Bylaws (clean copy)
47.	Consider appointment of Kelly Duffin to the Managed Medical Care Commission, as an at-large representative of hospitals, in accordance with County Code Section 7.59.030, for a term to expire April 1, 2007 a. Letter of Supervisor Stone of May 27, 2005 b. Application
48.	Consider ordinance amending Section 2.36 of the County Code setting a charge for research and copying certain public records; direct that the ordinance be returned for final adoption on June 21, 2005; and direct the Clerk of the Board to include the fees in the Unified Fee Schedule, effective August 1, 2005 a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of June 8, 2005 b. Ordinance c. Memorandum of Gary Knutson
	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.