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******CONSENT AGENDA******

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve minutes of March 14 and 21, 2000, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of March 20, 2000 through March 31, 2000 and approved upon adoption of the 1999/00 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. Accept contract for heating, ventilation and air conditioning repairs at 1020 Emeline as completed, approve final cost of $8,395, and authorize the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Completion, as recommended by the Director of General Services

10. Accept Main Jail Security Upgrade project as completed; approve final cost of $596,200; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Completion, as recommended by the Director of General Services

11. Request the Chair to prepare and forward a letter to the Director of FEMA and our Congressional Delegation urging consideration of modifications to proposed regulation changes to the Public Assistance Insurance Requirements, as recommended by the Personnel Director

12. Reject claim of Kenneth H. Oetjen No. 900-106 and refer to County Counsel

13. Reject claim of Nancy Coe and Robert and Shirley Wade No. 900-107 and refer to County Counsel

14. Award contract to The Don Chapin Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $55,982 for the 259 Water Street Lot Resurfacing Project; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

15. Authorize the Sheriff's Office to enter into and implement an independent contractor agreement with IMPACT Productions to produce a domestic violence medical reporting requirements training videotape for the Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence Commission; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $7,000 donated for production and distribution of the videotape, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

16. Accept and file financial update for the quarter ended December 31, 1999, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)

17. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to work with Rutan and Tucker and Rod Gunn Associates, Incorporated, on Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in an amount not-to-exceed $60 million and to return on or before June 6, 2000 for final action, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

18. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for the Courts 1, 2 and 5 Carpet Replacement; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set bid opening for Tuesday, April 25, 2000, as recommended by the Director of General Services

19. Authorize the Auditor to sign tax refunds of $5,000 or less to property owners of record without a claim, extend the time limit on refunds that amount to more than $5,000 in order for the Auditor to contact owners of record; and authorize the Auditor to transfer refunds of less than $10 and any remaining unclaimed property tax refunds to the County's General Fund, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

20. Approve amendments to existing independent contractor agreement with Ryerson, Master and Associates, Incorporated, for a Low Pollution Agricultural Engine Project under grant agreement with the Monterey Bay Air Pollution Control District, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

21. Approve transfer of $1,000 from Software Account to Fixed Asset and Equipment Account in the Treasurer Tax Collector's office, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

22. Direct the County Administrative Officer to report back on April 25, 2000, regarding the availability of $20,000 from the Job Creation Investment Funds which may be allocated to Action Pajaro Valley, and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisors Campos and Almquist

23. Direct the County Administrative Officer to provide a report and recommendation to the Board, in connection with budget hearings for fiscal year 2000/01, in response to the request from the Agricultural History Project for funding in the amount of $150,000, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

24. Approve reappointment of Arcadio Viveros to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

25. Approve appointment of Mary Comfort to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Symons

GENERAL GOVERNMENT (continued)

26. Accept nomination of Luanne Caffee as an at-large appointee to the Private Industry Council (which has also been designated as the Interim Workforce Investment Board), as a representative of Industry, for a term to expire June 30, 2003, with final appointment to be made April 11, 2000, as recommended by Supervisor Symons

27. Accept nominations of Cecilia Espinola, Rama Khalsa, Maria Castro for reappointment as at-large representatives on the Children and Families Commission, as outlined, for terms to expire April 1, 2001, with final appointment to be made April 11, 2000, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

28. Approve reappointment of Toni Campbell to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

29. Approve reappointment of Mary Hammer to the Children and Families Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

30. Accept nomination of Janet Heien as an at-large appointee to the Private Industry Council (which has also been designated as the Interim Workforce Investment Board), as a representative of Industry, for a term to expire June 30, 2003, with final appointment to be made April 11, 2000, as recommended by Supervisor Symons

31. Accept notification of 11 at-large vacancies on the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee, as outlined, with nominations for appointment to be received on or after June 6, 2000, and final appointments to be made on or after June 13, 2000, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

32. Approve appointment of Michael Dobler to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

33. Approve appointment of Donna Lopiano to the Children and Families Commission, in the category of "representative of a local medical, pediatric, or obstetric association or society," for a term to expire April 1, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Symons

34. Approve reappointment of Michael George Eipp to the Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

35. Approve in concept the establishment of a $1 million Economic Recovery Fund for community programs to be funded in the 2000/01 budget; and direct the County Administrative Officer to return by April 25, 2000, with recommended criteria for allocating monies from this fund along the lines suggested, as well as a more refined time line and application process, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

36. Defer report on City of Santa Cruz Fire Department as an approved paramedic service provider to May 23, 2000, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

37. Accept report on hazardous materials emergency response capability and refer to the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission with a report and recommendations to return on June 13, 2000, and address financial considerations during budget hearings, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

38. Item deleted

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

39. Ratify the Public Works Director's approval of the project plans and specifications for emergency work on Hazel Dell Road and Bonny Doon Road; ratify the Planning Director's approval of the minor variation to RMC Pacific's use permit; ratify award of bid to Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction in the amount of $87,400 for the Hazel Dell Road emergency repairs and to Reber Construction Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $76,885.50 for Bonny Doon Road emergency repairs and the $130,000.61 emergency purchase order for reopening Green Valley Road; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contracts, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40. Approve contract amendment with Nichols Consulting Engineers in the amount of $24,000 to cover requested changes and development of a seven-year detailed pavement maintenance plan and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41. Approve agreement for the Harkins Slough Piping Tie-in between the Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District and the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42. Accept and file report on the Buena Vista Landfill Soil Management Project, direct Public Works to return on or before June 6, 2000 with a status report and draft agreement with the City of Watsonville, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make a partial release of the Faithful Performance Security submitted for Tract 1304, Seascape Uplands, Phase II, in the amount of $286,250, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS (continued)

44. Accept the improvements and approve the final cost for the Conference Drive Bridge Seismic Retrofit, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45. Approve grant agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game for technical training for erosion control in the amount of $23,253; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $23,253 from the California Department of Fish and Game; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the grant agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46. Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for Portola Drive and 41st Avenue Road Improvement Project and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47. Adopt resolution approving the application for funds in the amount of $309,500 from the Transportation Development Act Demonstration Program for Safe Route to School Program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48. Approve cooperative agreement between the State of California and County of Santa Cruz for the installation of a traffic signal and safety lighting at the intersection of State Route 9 and Glen Arbor Road; adopt resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the agreement; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49. Authorize expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of $1,300 for the purchase of vermicomposting worms from the Skills Center, Incorporated, for promotion of the County's residential home composting program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve Contract Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $32,999.66 for the Davenport Oldtown Sewer Reconstruction project, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51. Accept and approve the Engineer's Reports for County Service Area Nos. 24, Pineridge, and 26, Hidden Valley, Zones "A" through "G," adopt resolutions of intention to authorize and levy an assessment for road maintenance and operations; approve notice of public hearing, ballot procedure, and ballots for the proposed increase 2000/01 assessment; set Tuesday, May 18, 2000 for a public hearing; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52. Direct Public Works to continue to develop a draft agreement for infrastructure improvements on Soquel Drive; coordinate activities related to the realignment of Cabrillo College Drive and installation of two traffic signals and landscaping improvements on Soquel and Cabrillo College Drive; process the encroachment permit for Cabrillo College to complete preliminary construction work on Soquel Drive and the relocation and removal of trees in the County's right-of-way, and return to the Board with a draft agreement on or before May 9, 2000, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53. Adopt resolution to update HUD/HCD Income and Rent Limits and authorize Planning staff to update affordable housing guidelines whenever HCD income limits are updated, as recommended by the Planning Director

54. Defer progress report on Water Resources Management until April 11, 2000, as recommended by the Planning Director

55. Accept and file report on the expanded design review submittal requirements including a draft ordinance and set the matter for consideration on May 9, 2000 at 1:30 p.m., and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

56. Accept the completion of the installation of the Great Blue Heron Walkway at the Jose Avenue Park; and authorize the Director of County Parks to approve the final payment, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

57. Decline acquisition of Assessor Parcel Nos. 027-051-24 and -25 in the Live Oak Planning area into the County Park System; and permit the applicant to proceed with the subdivision request on Application No. 99-0538, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

58. Approve the filing of the grant application in the amount of $163,000 to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission for the Scott Creek Beach Access Enhancement Project; and adopt resolution approving the grant application and recommended project, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

59. Direct the Parks and Recreation Commission to prepare a set of recommendations with regard to the utilization of the Proposition 12 funds and report back in September 2000, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

60. Accept and file report on Lifeguard Staffing at the Simpkins Family Swim Center, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

61. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S 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.: Bontadelli v. County, etal. (Case No. 133432)

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*****

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter

62. Presentation to celebrate Public Health Week and take related actions

a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Administrator of March 21, 2000, with attachments

63. Public hearing to consider adoption of the proposed Hestwood Park Master Plan and recognize Parks and Recreation Commissioner Michael Rosenberg with a proclamation for volunteering his professional expertise in preparing the draft final master plan and for his outstanding work facilitating the community design process

a. Letter of the Parks Director of March 15, 2000

64. Public hearing to consider the annual report and proposed 2000/01 fiscal year fees for the Soquel Village Parking and Business Improvement Area for the 2000/01 fiscal year

a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator of March 22, 2000

b. Annual Report

c. Proposed resolution

65. Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance setting water rates, collection procedures and related procedures for County Service Area No. 54, Summit West

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of February 3, 2000

b. Proposed ordinance

66. Consider resolution requesting additional studies regarding the interaction and effect of California sea lions and Pacific harbor seals on salmonids

a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 21, 2000

b. Proposed resolution

c. Minutes of the Fish and Game Commission of February 3 and March 2, 2000

d. Various Correspondence

e. Letter of the Planning Director of November 23, 1999, with attachments (on file with Clerk)

67. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for heating, ventilation and air conditioning improvements at the Water Street Jail

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of February 3, 2000

68. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding 1999/2000 Hazard Elimination and Safety Program Guard Rail Installation

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of February 24, 2000

69. Consider at-large appointment of Gail D. Levine to the Domestic Violence Commission (Representative of the Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Community)

a. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of March 7, 2000

b. Application and Statement of Qualifications

70. Consider various at-large reappointments to the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, for terms to expire April 1, 2004

a. Letter of Chair Wormhoudt of March 15, 2000

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 1:30 P.M. or thereafter

71. Consider the draft Seacliff Village Plan

a. Letter of the Planning Director of March 17, 2000

b. Draft Seacliff Village Plan

c. 3000 signature petition favoring acquisition and development of APN: 38-081-36 as a park (on file with Clerk, sample printed)

d. 70 signature petition opposing any construction on the Seacliff Beach State Park overlook-bluff field area (on file with Clerk, sample printed)

e. Correspondence

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