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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
January 24, 2006

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 January 10, 2006, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8.	Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of January 5, 2006 through January 18, 2006 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 Jim Parker, No. 506-047, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Accept and file report on the Transient Occupancy Tax review of the Best Western Seacliff Inn for the three years ended June 30, 2005, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
12.	Instruct the Auditor to issue a replacement warrant in the total amount of $301.07 to replace a specified uncashed and staledated warrant, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
13.	Approve resolution adopting the ICMA Retirement Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
14.	Approve pre-qualification process for the Watsonville Court tenant improvements and take related action, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
15.	Adopt Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Relating to the Extension of the Franchise Agreement Granted to Charter Communications, LLC and Certain Other Matters, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
16.	Approve receipt in the amount of $1,000 from the Women's Crisis Center to pay for the planning and implementation of an all-day planning retreat for Domestic Violence Commission; and adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue and appropriating related expenditures, as recommended by the District Attorney
17.	Award contract to Kase Pacific Construction in the amount of $346,500 for the County Jail Strip Search Facility project; adopt resolutions accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $139,197 from the Criminal Justice Construction Fund and $88,156 from the State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund; adopt resolution canceling current year State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund appropriation and revenues; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18.	Approve specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the 1060 Emeline Roof Replacement project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on February 22, 2006 in the General Services Department, as recommended by the Director of General Services
19.	Award a contract to APEX Electric in the amount of $11,700 for the Electrical Rewire of Residence at 1240 Rodriguez Street project; authorize the Redevelopment Agency Administrator to notify the contractor and sign the contract agreement and associated documents; authorize the Redevelopment Agency Administrator to approve change orders and encumber $1,170 to cover change order expenditures; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services and the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
20.	Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (on file with the Clerk) for the District Attorney Inspector Representation Unit; adopt resolutions to implement provisions of the agreement; and authorize the Personnel Director to sign the MOU, as recommended by the Personnel Director
21.	Approve General Representation Unit Amendment #2 to the Current Memorandum of Understanding and take related actions, as recommended by the Personnel Director
22.	Defer report on improving the District Attorney's ability to recruit law students for Attorney vacancies, as recommended by the Personnel Director
23.	Approve transfer of $3,000 of appropriations in Services and Supplies to Fixed Assets in Juvenile Hall Index 572000, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
24.	Approve transfer of $17,304 of fiscal year 2005-06 appropriations in Salary and Benefits to Services and Supplies in Probation Grant's Index 574100, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
25.	Defer report on the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program to February 28, 2006, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
26.	Approve agreement with the Criminal Justice Research Foundation in the amount of $15,900 to evaluate and provide recommendations related to food service and medical unit operational and space needs at the Main jail; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating revenue in the amount of $15,900 from State Asset Forfeiture Trust Fund, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
27.	Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending December 31, 2005, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
28.	Direct the Planning Department to initiate a County-sponsored application for a General Plan, Local Coastal Plan and Zoning amendment, as outlined, along with a related land division, for the development of a neighborhood park in Seacliff, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
29.	Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a tenant representative over age 62, with nominations for appointment to be received on February 7, 2006, and final appointment to be made February 14, 2006, as recommended by Supervisor Stone
30.	Approve appointment of members of the Board of Supervisors to various agencies, committees and commissions for calendar year 2006, as outlined, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Stone
31.	Accept and file annual report of the Emergency Medical Care Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Stone
32.	Accept and file annual report of the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Stone
33.	Accept and file annual report of the Planning Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Stone

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

34.	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
35.	Adopt resolution of intention to purchase real property located at 102 Wheelock Road (Assessor's Parcel No. 109-271-07) and set the matter for public hearing on February 14, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.; direct the Clerk of the Board to publish the notice of public hearing in the manner prescribed by law; and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
36.	Direct the Health Services Agency to return on February 14, 2006 with a report on patient confidentiality as it relates to information exchange in our County, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
37.	Accept and file reports on Healthcare for the Uninsured and the MediCruz Program (on file with the Clerk) and direct the Health Services Agency to report back during Budget hearings (2006-07) on implementation progress, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
38.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $530,059 for various grant programs into the Public Health budget; approve new revenue agreements with Central Coast Alliance for Health in the amount of $26,221 for the Homeless Persons Health project and the State of California in the amount of $67,232 for housing needs for persons living with HIV; approve new agreement in the amount of $50,457 under the HOPWA Development Grant; authorize the Health Services Agency Director to sign; and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Director
39.	Accept and file report on Community Bridges Meals on Wheels program services, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director
40.	Approve amendment to the Senior Network Services contract for registry services through June 30, 2006 for a total cost of $27,500, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Director

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

41.	Authorize the Planning Director to finalize and sign a predevelopment loan agreement with South County Housing for the McGregor Housing/Parking Site Joint project and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
42.	Accept report on notice of historic resource designation and peer view of historic reports and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
43.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Thirty-Eighth and Garden Street Improvements project and authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 2:15 p.m. on February 23, 2006, in the Department of Public Works conference room; direct Public Works to return on or before March 14, 2006 with a recommendation for award of contract; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
44.	Direct Public Works to respond to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board with the information and timeline schedule for the Boulder Creek force main replacement; direct Public Works to schedule meetings with the homeowners group and report back to the Board on April 4, 2006 with a progress report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
45.	Authorize installation of five 70-watt residential street lights on Littleway Lane in the Watsonville area, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
46.	Adopt resolution of intention to annex 18 parcels (LAFCO Resolution No. 899-A) into County Service Area (CSA) No. 13, Hutchinson Road, Zone A and set March 14, 2006, for a public hearing on the annexation; accept and approve engineer's report for proposed assessment rates; adopt resolution of intention to authorize and levy an assessment for road maintenance and operations and set March 14, 2006, for a public hearing on the proposed benefit assessment rate; approve notice of public hearing, ballot procedure, and ballot for the proposed 2006-07 assessments; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
47.	Adopt resolution authorizing the placement of four road bumps on Kinsley Street 17th Avenue and Lisa Lane in Live Oak, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
48.	Authorize the Chair of the Board to send letters of support for Proposition 42 funding to our elected state officials and direct Public Works to return to the Board on or before April 25, 2006, with final plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for the 2006 seal coat project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
49.	Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms and conditions of the contracts and right-of-entry for the Valencia Creek Culvert Retrofit project property acquisition; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contracts and right-of-entry; and approve payment of claims, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
50.	Approve amendment to agreement with Louis and Riparetti, Incorporated in the amount of $9,785 for a new contract total of $108,609 and extend the contract by 45 calendar days, to repair new roof leaks to the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building and authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to sign the amendment to the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
51.	Approve agreement with Underwood and Rosenblum in the amount of $37,825 which includes a $2,000 design contingency, to prepare construction documents, participate in the bidding and construction administration phase for parking lot improvements to Anna Jean Cummings Park and authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to sign the agreement and related documents on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
52.	Authorize the Parks Director to sign the Option to Purchase agreement for the 1.25 acre public park on the McGregor property; and authorize the Parks Director to take any other actions needed to complete the transaction, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
53.	Defer consideration and approval of the necessary documents and design contract for improvements to the Simpkins Family Swim Center until on or before February 28, 2006, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
54.	Accept and file annual financial reports (on file with the Clerk) of the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

55.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept the construction contract as complete and approve the Live Oak Library Lagoon Restoration Notice of Completion and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
56.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve the Year 2006 Annual Continuing Rental Agreement List, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

56.1

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorize the Planning Director to finalize and sign a predevelopment loan agreement with South County Housing for the McGregor Housing/Parking Site Joint project and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director and the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

57.

AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency financing in the amount of $37,825 for the cost of the consultant contract with Underwood and Rosenblum, Incorporated for the design of parking lot improvements at Anna Jean Cummings Park and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

ADDENDA

57.1	Defer status report on GEMMA to March 21, 2006, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer
57.2	Direct the Chair to write to the County's state and federal representatives and request that in addition to the items identified in the 2006 County Legislative Program, they also lend support to the items identified in the 2006 Library Legislative Program, as recommended by Supervisors Beautz and Stone

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

58.

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.: P.A. Wilson v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV 49371 Case Name/No.: First Commercial Finance v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV 151195 Case Name/No.: First Commercial Finance v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV 151443 Case Name/No.: County of Santa Cruz v. State Water Resources Control Board Case Name/No.: Barbara Johnston v. County of Santa Cruz, Workers Compensation Appeals Board Nos. SJO 216469, SJO 285473, SJO 216467 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*****

59.	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 7, to convene and carry out a scheduled meeting (agendas are located on the table at the front of the Board Chambers) a. Zone 7 Meeting Agenda dated January 24, 2006 b. Action Summary Minutes dated November 15, 2005 c. Election of Board of Directors d. 2006 Schedule of Meetings e. Status Report on Public Opinion Survey and Informational Brochure for the Pajaro River Flood Control Project
60.	Public hearing on refuse, recycling and yardwaste collection services franchise renewal process and proposed franchise agreement with Waste Management of Santa Cruz County a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of January 11, 2006 b. Attachments 1 through 7 c. Proposed Franchise Agreement Renewal (on file with the Clerk) d. Various Correspondences 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).
61.	Consider report calling for a 10% manual recount of votes cast and counted on Digital Recording Electronic voting division used in the next countywide election and consider related actions a. Letter of the County Clerk of January 12, 2006 b. Report c. Various Correspondences
62.	Consider revisions to ordinance amending Sections 12.16.010 and 12.16.020 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the assignment of street names and building numbers; approve "in concept" County Procedures Manual Section 303 relating to street naming and addressing standards and procedures and have both items placed on the February 7, 2006 agenda for final action a. Letter of the Emergency Services Administrator of January 12, 2006 b. Draft Ordinance c. Ordinance d. Draft Procedures Manual Section e. Procedures Manual Section
63.	Consider report on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Administrative Review recommendations a. Letter of the Acting EEO Officer and the Personnel Director of January 17, 2006
64.	Consider annual report on the Whistleblower Hotline for calendar year 2005 a. Letter of the Auditor-Controller of January 10, 2006
65.	Consider appointment of Dr. Margery Regalado Rodriguez to the Board of Directors of the Community Action Board, as an at-large County representative, for a term to expire January 5, 2009 a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie of December 27, 2005 b. Application (on file with the Clerk)
	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.