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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
January 8, 2008

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 (on file with the Clerk of the Board)
7.	Approve minutes of December 4, 2007 and December 11, 2007, 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.	Reject the claim of Vincent Pastore, Claim Number 708-032, and refer to County Counsel
11.	Reject the claim of Jinsu Kim, Claim Number 708-033, and refer to County Counsel
12.	Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 2.110 of the Santa Cruz County Code relative to the Workforce Investment Board (approved in concept December 11, 2007, item 62)
13.	Approve agreement with Simpler Systems in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 for an EZFAMIS upgrade plus monthly license fees of $1,500 and applicable cost of living adjustments; authorize the Auditor-Controller to execute the agreement; approve request to transfer funds from other accounts to Professional Services, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
14.	Instruct the Auditor to issue replacement warrants in the total amount of $873.07 to replace uncashed and stale-dated warrants (as specified on Exhibit A), as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
15.	Defer consideration and approval of a revised lease agreement for the elections warehouse to January 29, 2008, as recommended by the County Clerk
16.	Approve the District Attorney's upgrade to DAMION Version 4.3 and the purchase of the DAMION Discovery Module from CJS in the amount of $35,620; authorize the re-allocation of previously unspent funds in the amount of $33,166; authorize the District Attorney to sign Amendment to the November 12, 2002 Agreement between County of Santa Cruz and CJS, as recommended by the District Attorney and the Director of Information Services
17.	Approve an Amendment to Agreement with RRM, Inc for environmental engineering services for soil and groundwater testing and monitoring for Fleet Services at 691 Ocean Street; approve contract with RRM, Inc. for installation of extraction wells for Fleet Services at 691 Ocean Street and submission of evaluation reports, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services
18.	Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk of the Board) for the Juvenile Hall Security Upgrade Project-Phase I; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids and set the bid opening for 3:00 p.m. on February 6, 2008, as recommended by the General Services Director
19.	Accept unanticipated revenue in the amount of $32,148 for Southwest Border Prosecution Initiative and Standards and Training in Corrections and approve associated expenditures, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
20.	Approve contract amendment for $33,013 with the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz, Inc., as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
21.	Approve contract with Court Services Inc. in the amount of $37,000 for prisoner transportation services, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
22.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated State Asset Forfeiture funds in the amount of $22,656 and authorize the purchase of one service dog and various equipment, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner
23.	Accept and file the Treasurer's monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report for the period ending November 30, 2007, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
24.	Approve reappointment of Lorraine Beall and William George to the Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery District Board of Trustees for terms to expire December 31, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Campos
25.	Accept nomination of Kristen Long for appointment to the Domestic Violence Commission, as an at-large representative of the gay/lesbian/bisexual community, for a term to expire April 1, 2011, with final appointment to be considered on January 15, 2008, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty
26.	Approve appointment of Alverda Orlando to the Historic Resources Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty
27.	Approve reappointment of Michael Barsi to the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2011, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie
28.	Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Domestic Violence Commission, for a representative of the Community Clinic Coalition (now known as the Safety Net Clinic Coalition), with nominations for appointment to be received on January 29, 2008, and final appointment to be considered on February 12, 2008, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
29.	Accept notification of two at-large vacancies on the Law Library Board of Trustees, with nominations for appointment to be received on January 29, 2008, and final appointments to be considered on February 12, 2008, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
30.	Accept and file annual report of the Arts Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
31.	Accept and file annual report of the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
32.	Accept and file annual report of the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
33.	Accept and file annual report of the Mobile Home Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
34.	Accept and file annual report of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz
35.	Approve appointment of Nancy Carr Gordon to the Fire Department Advisory Commission, representing the Office of Emergency Services, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

36.	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 Director of the Health Services Agency
37.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $17,500 for Fiscal Year 2007-2008; authorize the Human Resources Agency Director to execute an amendment to the Supporting Father Involvement Study contract with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center increasing budget from $907,160 to $941,660, as recommended by the Director of Human Resources Agency

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

38.	Accept the improvement of the Valencia Creek Fish Ladder project; approve the final cost of $366,320.20, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
39.	Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $432,001 from the State Water Resources Control Board for integrated vegetation management services, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
40.	Adopt resolution authorizing the submittal of applications to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission for inclusion in the 2008 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
41.	Approve amendment to agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers in the amount of $20,055 for a new, not-to-exceed amount of $128,455 for pavement inspection and pavement database analysis; and authorize the Public Works Director to sign, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
42.	Accept the Highlands Park Play Area Improvements as completed; approve the final cost of the project in the amount of $323,515 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Services
43.	Accept the Valencia General Store and Post Office Rehabilitation Project as completed; approve the final cost of the project in the amount of $125,978 and authorize the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder's Office, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
44.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT - ZONE 8, approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $84,000 from Capital Reserves; ratify the agreement with Pavex Construction Company in the amount of $73,076 for the Mill Street Emergency Culvert Repair Project and authorize the District Engineer to sign agreement, as recommended by the District Engineer

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

45.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve contract amendment with Remediation Risk Management, Inc., and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
46.	AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funding to the Volunteer Center in the amount of $518.63 for printing of the Graffiti Removal Project brochure 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

47.

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 Butler, Dennis, on behalf of himself and all those similarly situated v. Santa Cruz County; Santa Cruz County Sheriff, in his Individual and Official Capacities; Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Deputies DOES 1 through 50, and ROES 1 through 20, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, San Jose Division, Case Number C 07-00941 JF P.A. Wilson v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case Number CV149371 Hope Kathleen Carter v. County of Santa Cruz, Elke Hams Houser, Phoebe Lomasney, Ray Dalbesio, Steve Robbins, and Rama Khalsa, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, Case Number C 07-00570JW County of Santa Cruz v. California Department of Food and Agriculture; A.G. Kawamura, in his official capacity as the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case Number CV158516 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*****

48.	Consider selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for calendar year 2008 a. Letter of Supervisor Beautz dated December 28, 2007 b. Letter of Supervisor Beautz of December 28, 2007
49.	Presentation honoring members of the Mount Madonna Girls Varsity Volleyball Team a. Letter of Supervisor Pirie dated December 31, 2007
50.	Continued Public hearing to consider proposed amendments to County Code Chapter 7.70 - Water Wells, a Local Coastal Program Implementing Ordinance (continued from December 11, 2007, item 59) a. Minute Order dated January 9, 2008 b. Letter of Health Services Agency Director dated December 21, 2007 c. Resolution adopting amendments to Chapter 7.70 - Water Wells d. Resolution adopting water efficiency measures e. Letter of the Health Services Agency Director dated November 26, 2007 f. Initial study/negative declaration g. Electronic Correspondence of Douglas Deitch dated 1/4/2008 h. Electronic Correspondence of Douglas Deitch dated 1/4/2008 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).
51.	Consider report on voluntary compliance with the packaging reduction goals of Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 5.46 and direct Public Works to return January 29, 2008 with options to achieve the County's waste reduction goals a. Letter of the Public Works Director dated January 2, 2008 b. Attachment A - Copy of Survey Report c. Electronic Correspondence of James Nee dated 1/7/2008
52.	Consider resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue from the California Integrated Waste Management Board in the amount of $247,664 for the Household Hazardous Waste Grant; approve independent contractor agreement with Ecology Action of Santa Cruz to conduct project implementation and public awareness services for a pharmaceuticals and sharps take-back program in the not-to-exceed amount of $207,690; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign a. Letter of the Public Works Director dated December 26, 2007 b. Resolution c. Independent Contractor Agreement d. Request for Approval of Agreement (ADM 29)
53.	Consider appointment of Mark Treanor and Jeri Gilbert to the Workforce Investment Board, as at-large representatives of business, for terms to expire June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2010, respectively a. Letter of Supervisor Campos dated December 3, 2007 b. Applications (on file with the Clerk)
999.	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.