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Traducciones del ingles al espanol y del espanol al ingles estan disponibles en las sesiones de la Mesa Directiva. Por favor hagan arreglos por anticipo con la Secretaria de la Mesa Directiva, en cuarto numero 500, o por telefono al numero (831) 454-2323.

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve minutes of April 27, 1999 and May 4, 1999, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of May 3, 1999 through May 14, 1999 and approved upon adoption of the 1998/99 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. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $3,500 to support the purchase of a computer projector, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

10. Accept the County Administrative Officer's proposed budget for the County of Santa Cruz for fiscal year 1999/00 as the basis for deliberations during the budget hearings; set Wednesday, June 16, 1999 as the date to begin public hearings on the proposed budget; and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (materials available Monday, May 17, 1999)

11. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $43,411 for Building Maintenance Projects, as recommended by the Director of General Services

12. Approve user agreement with the City of Santa Cruz for the supply of compressed natural gas for fueling city vehicles; and authorize the General Services Director to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of General Services

13. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for replacing the 26th Avenue Beach Access Stairway; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set bid opening for Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

14. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for the re-roofing project at 1070 Emeline Avenue; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set bid opening for Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

15. Schedule public hearing for morning agenda of Tuesday, June 8, 1999 to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 7.92 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Fire Code; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

16. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to distribute excess proceeds from the March 12, 1998 Auction as recommended no less than 90 days following this approval and further direct the County Tax Collector to notify by first class mail, postage prepaid, all claimants of this approval, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

17. Deny claim of Benjamin N. Potkin, M.D., No. 899-119 and refer to County Counsel

18. Deny claim of Rhodes and Kesling, No. 899-121 and refer to County Counsel

19. Deny claim of Jed A. Oliver and Penelope M. Oliver, No. 899-122 and refer to County Counsel

20. Deny claim of Billy Quealy, No. 899-129, and refer to County Counsel

21. Accept nomination of Jill Ginghofer as an at-large appointee to the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, as the representative of a caregiver resource center, for a term to expire April 1, 2000, with final appointment to be made May 25, 1999, as recommended by Supervisor Beautz

22. Approve appointment of Carl Sprague to the Housing Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

23. Accept and file annual report of the Ambulance Contract Compliance Commission, and take related actions, as recommended by Chairperson Almquist

24. Direct County Counsel to consult with Environmental Health and the Agricultural Commissioner relative to the provisions of State law and County policies regulating the storage and frequency of inspections of agricultural hazardous materials, with a report to the Board on or before June 22, 1999, as recommended by Chairperson Almquist

25. Schedule a study session with the Board of Directors and staff of the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency for Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at 1:30 p.m.; and direct the County Administrative Office to coordinate with Agency staff on the preparation of appropriate materials and presentations, as recommended by Chairperson Almquist

26. Approve appointment of Raymon Hoffman to the Historic Resources Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

27. Approve appointment of Carl Johnson to the Disaster Council for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

28. Accept and file status report on Census 2000 activities and direct the County Administrative Officer to return on June 8, 1999, with further information, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

29. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for fiscal year 1999/2000 Gang Violence Suppression Program funding, as recommended by the District Attorney

30. Award contract to Watsonville Construction in the amount of $484,000 for the Bonny Doon Replacement Fire Station and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

31. Adopt resolution to recognize the Vehicle Lease Program for the 1998/99 fiscal year in the amount of $294,950 and authorize the Director of General Services to sign the lease agreement, as recommended by the Director of General Services

32. Accept and file the proposed 1999/00 Capital Improvement Program document and schedule study session on the proposed Capital Improvement Program for June 15, 1999, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

33. Adopt resolutions supporting the passage of ACA 17 and AB 1194, supporting the return of Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds to local governments, and take related actions, as recommended by Chairperson Almquist

34. Approve appointment of Neil McQueen as the representative of the Surfrider Foundation on the North Coast Beaches Advisory Committee, for a term to expire December 31, 1999, as recommended by Chairperson Almquist

35. Adopt resolution urging the closure of Highway 9 in Felton for the "All Out August" street fair, subject to the conditions in the road closure permit, and direct the Public Works Department to issue the permit, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

36. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for fiscal year 1999/2000 Anti-Drug Abuse Enforcement Program funding in the amount of $259,476, and partially waive the requirement for the recovery of indirect costs from the Office of Justice Planning Anti-Drug Abuse Enforcement Program during grant year July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000, as recommended by the District Attorney

37. Direct the County Administrative Office to analyze the 1999/00 budget request by the Community Children's Center for $7,000 to cover rental costs, and to include in the proposed 1999/00 budget a recommendation providing an appropriate level of assistance, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

38. Approve recommendations regarding Public Defender Conflict of Interest services for the period of July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2002, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (materials available Monday, May 17, 1999)

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

39. Defer report on the dissolution of the Ambulance Contract Compliance Commission to June 8, 1999, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

40. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $7,499 in Proposition 10 funds, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

41. Approve contract amendment with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center in the amount of $5,360; and approve release of a Request for Proposals for a 10-bed adolescent treatment facility and related services and direct the Health Services Agency to proceed with the process of selection of a provider and report back to the Board on August 10, 1999, with recommendations, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

42. Adopt resolution setting a public hearing for Tuesday, June 8, 1999 on the proposed benefit assessment/service charges and the proposed 1999/2000 Assessment/Service Charge Report for County Service Area No. 12, Wastewater Management, and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

43. Accept and file the updated report on a youth treatment facility for probation youth in the South County, and direct the Health Services Agency to report back with additional information and recommendations at the Health Services Agency budget hearings in June, 1999, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

44. Authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the multi-year agreement with CLEW Associates to provide $30,240 for implementation of an automated system for reporting and mapping alcohol and drug involvement in police calls for service, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

45. 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 Administrator

46. Approve agreement with Monterey County for emergency medical administrative services; and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

47. Adopt resolution approving the $22,973 funding application for the 1999/2000 Dental Disease Prevention Program; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

48. Adopt resolution supporting renewal of the Cooperative Agreement with the State Department of Rehabilitation; authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the State Standard Agreement; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

49. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $239,608 and approve budgetary transfers in the JTPA Program, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

50. Approve the Welfare-to-Work Formula Grant Plan Modification and authorize the Board Chairperson to sign and submit document to the State, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

51. Accept unanticipated revenue in the amount of $26,000 for FY 98/99 and appropriate these funds into the Human Resources Agency budget; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

52. Approve the Request for Transfer of Appropriations in the amount of $408,000 for Child Care Programs, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

53. Accept and file report on the expansion of the South County HRA/HSA Program Space; and direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to return on June 15, 1999 for approval of a final lease agreement, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

54. Approve the JTPA contracts (on file with Clerk) with Arbor, Inc., City of Watsonville Enterprise Community, Community Action Board/City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, New School (Pajaro Valley Unified School District), Santa Cruz Adult and Community Education and YMCA of the Redwoods; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the agreements, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

55. Adopt resolution authorizing an agreement with the State of California to accept $224,813 in transportation exchange funds and $100,000 in State matching funds; approve federal Apportionment Exchange Program Agreement; authorize the Chairperson to sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

56. Adopt resolution authorizing an agreement with the State of California to accept federal funding for the right-of-way and preliminary engineering portions of the Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program; approve program supplement in the amounts of $75,000 and $32,000; authorize the Chairperson to sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

57. Adopt resolution approving the proposed filing of grant applications to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District for fiscal year 1999/2000 vehicle registration surcharge fee grant funds; and appoint John Fantham, Director of Public Works, and the Department of Public Works, administrating agency applicant, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

58. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Trout Gulch Road Improvement Project; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate and authorize calling for bids for the Morrell Road/Old Santa Cruz Highway storm damage repair; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

60. Approve final map of Tract 1410, Alexandria Gardens, authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the subdivision agreement, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

61. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate and authorize calling for bids for Casillas Gravity Sewer Main Reconstruction; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

62. Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms of contracts for County Service Area No. 36 storm damage repair - Baker Road and Hayward Drive; approve payment of claim; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

63. Approve status report on the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power Project; direct Public Works to continue working with the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District to find a solution to the Emission Reduction Credit requirements for the Buena Vista Gas Power Project; and direct Public Works to return on or before August 10, 1999, with a status report on the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

64. Approve use of $678 in savings from the purchase of a pressure washer to purchase a flail mower, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

65. Adopt resolution certifying the County maintained road mileage, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

66. Authorize the acceptance of a portion of Jose Avenue for street purposes; and adopt resolution accepting parcel "D", as recommended by the Director of Public Works

67. Accept low bid of Monterey Peninsula Engineering in the amount of $141,122 for the El Rancho Drive Storm Damage Repair, and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

68. Adopt resolution setting for the morning agenda of Tuesday, June 8, 1999 a public hearing on the proposed 1999/00 Benefit Assessment/Service Charge Rates; and on the Benefit Assessment/Service Charge Reports for various County Service Areas; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

69. Delete Item

70. Approve road closure for the La Selva Beach Fourth of July Parade; and direct Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

71. Approve road closure for the Twenty-Seventh Annual Wharf-to-Wharf Race for July 25, 1999; and direct the Public Works Department to issue the race permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

72. Approve road closure for the Aptos Fourth of July Parade; and direct Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

73. Accept the gift of Redwood Stumps from Lone Star Industries for use in the San Vicente Creek Fishery Restoration Project; and direct the Chairperson of the Board to send a letter expressing the County's appreciation for the gift to Lone Star Industries, as recommended by the Planning Director

74. Approve expenditure from County Fish and Game Commission budget to fund various projects, as recommended by the Planning Director

75. Schedule public hearing for the morning agenda of June 8, 1999 to consider the annual progress report on Measure C implementation, as recommended by the Planning Director

76. Accept and file report on South County Permit Center, adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $69,737; and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

77. Defer progress report on Soquel Creek Water District issues to June 15, 1999, as recommended by the Planning Director

78. Adopt resolution supporting the passage of Senate Bill 574, relating to financing of mobile home park conversions, and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

79. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for the Jose Avenue Park Development Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set bid opening for Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

80. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve contract in the amount of $189,200 with Bellinger Foster Steinmetz for Anna Jean Cummings Park Design Services; adopt resolution authorizing transfer of funds; and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

81. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, allocate $425,000 for the Soquel Drive Bridge Replacement Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

82. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept the proposed 1999-2000 RDA Budget; schedule a public hearing for 1:30 p.m. on June 18, 1999; and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director (materials available Monday, May 17, 1999)

83. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, deny claim of Rhodes and Kesling, No. 899-121 and refer to County Counsel

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

84. 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.: Bazar v. County of Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Superior Court Case Number 134334); Weaver v. County (WCAB SAL 82518)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for two potential cases.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency negotiator: Personnel Director

All employee organizations

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 - A.M.

85. Consider at-large reappointment of Francie Newfield to the Long Term Care Interagency Commission (in the category of "person with demonstrated interest in the area of Organic Brain Syndrome"), for a term to expire April 1, 2002

a. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of April 27, 1999

b. Statement of Qualifications

86. Public hearing on the proposed increased assessment rates for County Service Area Nos. 13 (Zone B, Lower Hutchinson Road); 18 (Whitehouse Canyon); 34 (Larsen Road); 36 (Forest Glen, Baker Road Zone); 43 (Bonito Encino) and 55 (Riverdale Park, Zone B)

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 11, 1999

87. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending District Code Title 4, Chapter 4.08, Article III, Section 4.08.160 through 4.08.180, for sewer service charges

a. Letter of the District Engineer of March 17, 1999

b. Proposed ordinance

88. Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 of the County Code to adopt the 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 1996 National Electrical Code, as amended by Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations

a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 6, 1999

b. Strikeout/redline version of Ordinance with explanations

c. Proposed Ordinance

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).

89. Consider report and recommendations on the Buena Vista Soil Management Project

(continued from April 13, 1999, Item No. 71)

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 6, 1999

b. Exhibit A: Letter of the Department of Fish and Game of February 27, 1997

c. Exhibit B: Biotic Conservation Easement Documents

d. Exhibit C: Watsonville Landfill Expansion Site Habitat Management Plan

e. Exhibit D: Permits, Rocha Project Site

f. Exhibit E: Cost Analysis

Related documents

90. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Presentation by the students of Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School

a. Letter of Supervisor Beautz of May 10, 1999

91. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Village Fair Antiques Renovation

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of April 6, 1999

92. Consider ordinance amending the time limitations for the Live Oak-Soquel Redevelopment Project Area consistent with Assembly Bill 1342

a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator of May 5, 1999

b. Proposed ordinance

c. Prior ordinance approved March 22, 1994

d. Notice of CEQA Exemption

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

93. Public hearing to consider a proposal for an amendment to Agricultural Buffer Determination 96-0025 and a Map Correction to Minor Land Division 96-0501 to expand the building envelopes and reduce agricultural buffer setbacks. Property located on the south side of Mello View Lane, Pajaro Valley Planning Area. Application No. 98-0836; Assessor's Parcel Nos. 050-391-01, 02, 03 and 04; Applicant: Hamilton Swift Land Use and Development Consultants; Owners: Henry J. and Helen A. Mello

a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 6, 1999

b. Findings

c. Conditions

d. CEQA Exemption

e. Map of Existing Setbacks

f. Map of Proposed Setbacks

g. Letter of the Planning Director dated May 20, 1996

h. Letter of the Project Applicant dated November 30, 1998

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).

94. Consider report of the Planning Director regarding long term operation of Felton and South County permit centers

NOTE: Agenda documents may be reviewed at the Office of the Clerk of the Board, Room 500, Governmental Center, and at the Santa Cruz Main Library.

ADDENDA

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