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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
August 23, 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 August 9, 2005, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of August 11, 2005 through August 17, 2005 and approved upon adoption of the 2005-2006 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 David R. Smith, No. 506-008, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the claim of Lawrence Figur, No. 506-006 as insufficiently filed, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Instruct the Auditor to issue a replacement warrant in the amount of $485.52 to replace an uncashed and stale-dated warrant, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
13.	Accept and file review of internal controls in the Treasurer-Tax Collector's office and request that management in that office implement the recommendations provided, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
14.	Adopt resolution fixing and levying the 2005-2006 tax rates, pursuant to the State Constitution, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
15.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, on the morning agenda at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider allocation of State Supplemental Law Enforcement Funds (SLESF), as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16.	Defer report on ramifications of separating from the Association of Monterey Area Governments (AMBAG) to October 4, 2005, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
17.	Accept and file report on autonomy activities of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, direct the County Administrative Officer to return on December 13, 2005, with a further status report, and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
18.	Approve distribution of the Request for Proposal to voting system vendors, as recommended by the County Clerk
19.	Adopt resolution amending Conflict of Interest Codes for various agencies, as recommended by the County Clerk
20.	Accept recommendation of the Mobilehome Commission that the reasonable rate of return for qualified mobilehome park capital improvements remain at twelve percent, as recommended by County Counsel
21.	Accept the Emeline Avenue Storm Drain Replacement project as complete; approve additional costs associated with a contract change order in the amount of $5,950; authorize the Director of General Services to sign the change order; approve final cost in the amount of $131,350; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
22.	Accept the Juvenile Hall Floor and Ceiling Replacement project as complete; approve final cost in the amount of $117,283; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of General Services
23.	Approve amendments extending the contract agreements with Koch, Chun, Knoblock and Associates, Incorporated and Remediation Risk Management, Incorporated, as recommended by the Director of General Services
24.	Accept and file Final Report on 2005 Layoffs, as recommended by the Personnel Director
25.	Approve agreements with Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County for an amount not-to-exceed $76,500 and Friends Outside/Getting Out, Staying Out for an amount not-to-exceed $40,000 for fiscal year 2005-2006, and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign agreements on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
26.	Approve contract with Jerry Tello for an amount not-to-exceed $17,500 for training and technical assistance associated with the "Reclaiming Futures" program and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
27.	Accept and file progress report on Above The Line residential progress, and direct the Probation Department, the Human Resources Agency, and the Health Services Agency to return on February 28, 2006 for the second semi-annual report, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer, Human Resources Agency and Health Services Agency Directors
28.	Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending July 31, 2005, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
29.	Accept nomination of Katherine Sweet and Laurie Howard to serve on the subcommittee of the County Public Health Commission to advise the Board on genetically modified crops, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz
30.	Accept nomination of Ken Kimes and Steve Bontadelli to serve on the subcommittee of the County Public Health Commission to advise the Board on genetically modified crops, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
31.	Accept nomination of Lisa J. Bunin and Philip H. Howard to serve on the subcommittee of the County Public Health Commission to advise the Board on genetically modified crops, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
32.	Accept nomination of Wesley Van Camp and Arty Mangan to serve on the subcommittee of the County Public Health Commission to advise the Board on genetically modified crops, as recommended by Supervisor Stone
33.	Accept nomination of Richard W. Nutter and Thomas A. Rider to serve on the subcommittee of the County Public Health Commission to advise the Board on genetically modified crops, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
34.	Approve appointment of Ray Belgard to the Pajaro Valley Cemetery District Board of Trustees for a term to expire December 31, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
35.	Adopt resolutions supporting the passage of Senate Bill 1, Senate Bill 107, Senate Bill 975, Assembly Bill 315, Assembly Bill 1585, and Assembly Bill 1660, relating to energy issues, as requested by the County Energy Commission and recommended by Chairman Campos
36.	Approve appointment of Colleen Baxter to the Fire Department Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative of the fire labor organization, as recommended by Chairman Campos

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

37.	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
38.	Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make advance payments for the months of September, October, and November 2005 for contracts in the following amounts: Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, $502,091.33; Volunteer Centers of Santa Cruz, $52,491.66; and Front Street, $282,453, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
39.	Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to send a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services supporting a revision to the physician payment locality for Santa Cruz County, which would increase the rates of reimbursement to local physicians for Medicare Services, and direct Health Services Agency staff to return on November 8, 2005 with a report on CMS' action, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
40.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $340,000 in unanticipated Federally Qualified Health Center revenue into the Health Services Agency budget; approve amendment to the agreement with the Oregon Community Health Information Network, in the amount of $1,000,000 toward implementation of an electronic medical records system and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency and Information Services Directors
41.	Authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign the contract amendment with McWilliams Mailliard Technology Group, Incorporated to increase the fiscal year 2005-06 costs for an amount not-to-exceed $12,100 for services related to Adult Protective Services' Client tracking system, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
42.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating revenue in the amount of $82,000; approve an agreement in that amount between the Human Resources Agency and Santa Cruz Community Ventures to conduct an Earned Income Tax Credit bilingual outreach program on a county-wide basis; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
43.	Authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to sign an agreement with Case Management Incorporated, Linda D. Johnson PHN in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000 to provide special expertise and program direction and monitoring services to the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

44.	Defer consideration of report on design issues in coastal neighborhoods to September 27, 2005, as recommended by the Planning Director
45.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, on the morning agenda at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the recommendation of the Historic Resources Commission to remove 226 Highland Drive, Rio Del Mar, from the Historic Resources Inventory, as recommended by the Planning Director
46.	Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the 2006 Growth Goal, as recommended by the Planning Director
47.	Approve Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Annual Overall Goal Information for 2005/2006, and direct Public Works to file the approved information with the California Department of Transportation, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.	Accept and file report on the proposed Phase 2 of the Davenport Underground Utility District, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
49.	Approve independent contractor agreement with the California Grey Bears to provide the office paper collection services for specified County facilities, in a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 annually for four years; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
50.	Approve contract change order in the amount of $31,432 for the Harkins Slough Road Bridge at West Branch of Struve Slough project; authorize the Chairperson of the Board to sign the change order on behalf of the County; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
51.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $19,946 for engineering services in the Department of Public Works; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $2,090 for engineering services in the Department of Public Works; approve amendment to agreement with LandPeople to revise scope of work, by increasing the contract by $33,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $138,685, revising the labor rates and fee schedule, and extending the term of the contract to June 30, 2006; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
52.	Approve amendment to agreement with Ecology Action of Santa Cruz in the not-to-exceed amount of $40,500 for used motor oil recycling and public awareness services, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
53.	Approve revised Notice of Completion for the Installation of Gasoline Enhanced Vapor Recovery Systems and Diesel Spill Buckets at the Felton, Brommer and Lode Street County Facilities project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
54.	Authorize the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to solicit and evaluate prospective consultants for the next phase in the implementation of the Felt Street Park Master Plan and return on or before November 15, 2005, with a design contract for approval; direct the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to return on or before October 4, 2005 with the Request for Qualification packages for design services for the implementation of the Moran Lake Master Plan, improvements to Brommer Park and the Simpkins Family Swim Center, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S 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.: Rio Highlands LLC v. County of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV 140518 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiator: Director of Personnel Employee Organizations: All Bargaining Units IHSS Public Authority Negotiator: Director of Personnel Employee Organization: IHSS Public Authority 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*****

56.	Public hearing to consider Application Number 04-0209 (Powers Land Planning, Incorporated for Pajaro Dunes North Association), a proposal to Amend PUD 3445-U and 82-355 to construct a real estate office at Pajaro Dunes North a. Letter of the Planning Director of July 27, 2005 b. Proposed Ordinance c. Findings d. Conditions of Approval e. Environmental Determination f. Planning Commission Resolution 06-05 g. Planning Commission staff report h. Planning Commission Minutes May 25, 2005 i. Project Plans j. Location map k. Letter of Catherine Wiehe of August 12, 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.	Consider report from American Medical Response (AMR) on emergency ambulance transport services for the period of September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004 a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director of August 2, 2005 b. First Year Report on Emergency Ambulance Transport Services September 1, 2003 - August 31, 2004
58.	Consider ordinance amending Chapter 2.110 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Workforce Investment Board a. Letter of the Human Resources Agency Director of August 1, 2005 b. Ordinance (strike-out version) c. Ordinance (clean copy)
59.	Consider appointment of Edward K. Banks to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, as an at-large member representing fire protection, in accordance with County Code Section 2.92.030, for a term to expire April 1, 2009 a. Letter of Supervisor Campos of August 9, 2005 b. Application (on file with the Clerk)
60.	Consider reappointment of Jack Baskin to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, as an at-large representative, in accordance with Resolution No. 389-69, for a term to expire August 23, 2009 a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie of August 9, 2005
	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.