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Spanish language translation is available on an as needed basis. Please make advance arrangements with the Clerk of the Board, in Room 500, or by telephone at (831) 454-2323.

Traducciones del ingles al expanol y del expanol 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 numbero (831) 454-2323.

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve minutes of April 28 and May 5, 1998, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of May 4, 1998 through May 15, 1998 and approved upon adoption of the 1997/98 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 and file proposed 1998/99 Capital Improvement Program document and schedule study session for June 9, 1998, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

10. Adopt resolution authorizing the Auditor-Controller to sign an agreement to allow Bank of New York Wester Trust Company to serve as Successor Fiscal Agent to Wells Fargo Bank for various County financing issues, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

11. Adopt resolution setting public hearing for June 23, 1998 on the morning agenda to consider proposed 1998/99 fire protection rates for County Service Area 4 and 48 and on the proposed service charge reports; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

12. Approve Memorandum of Understanding relating to Spill Incident Command and Management between the State of California, Department of Fish and Game, Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response and the Counties of Santa Cruz and Monterey, and authorize the Board Chairperson to sign the MOU, as recommended by the Director of General Services

13. Accept and file status report on the Natural Gas Fueling Coalition projects; and direct General Services to return with an updated report on the project status on or before August 4, 1998, as recommended by the Director of General Services

14. Ratify grant application to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District in the amount of $36,000 for the cost differential to purchase six dedicated Compressed Natural Gas vehicles, as recommended by the Director of General Services

15. Deny claim of Cheryl A. Vessey No. 798-123 and refer to County Counsel

16. Deny claim of Zometa Gale Reynolds No. 798-125 and refer to County Counsel

17. Deny claim of Cherie Mooy No. 798-127 and refer to County Counsel

18. Approve increase in the encumbrance for the County's self-funded dental program, approve transfer of $68,988 from dental reserves, and authorize the Personnel Director to sign a contract amendment with Delta Dental of California, as recommended by the Personnel Director

19. Approve increase in encumbrance for liability investigation services with Lepore Investigations, as recommended by the Personnel Director

20. Approve out-of-state travel in an amount not to exceed $750 for the District Attorney to attend the National Attorneys Association Metropolitan Prosecutors Committee Meeting to be held in Washington, D.C., on May 15 through 18, 1998, as recommended by the District Attorney

21. Adopt resolution authorizing the sale of 1998/99 tax and revenue anticipation notes, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

22. Adopt resolution of intention to amend Santa Cruz County Local Coastal Program by amending Subsection (b)(1) of Section 13.20.150 of the Santa Cruz County Code to incorporate only those exemptions specifically set forth in the California Coastal Act and federal law, as recommended by County Counsel

23. Authorize distribution of excess auction proceeds by the Auditor-Controller, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

24. Delete Item

25. Approve plans and specifications for the Well Pump Water System for Polo Grounds County Park (on file with Clerk); direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids and set bid opening for Tuesday, June 16, 1998; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

26. Accept the County Administrative Officer's proposed budget for the County of Santa Cruz for fiscal year 1998/99; set Wednesday, June 17, 1998, as the date to begin public hearings on the 1998/99 proposed budget; and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (materials available Monday, May 18, 1998)

27. Schedule June 2, 1998 on the morning agenda to consider the Sheriff's Report on the Marijuana Suppression Program Activities, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner (report available Monday, May 18, 1998)

28. Approve appointment of Loretta Kuechle as the representative of the Community Clinic Coalition on the Domestic Violence Commission, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

29. Approve appointment of Donita Springmeyer to the Fire Department Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 1999, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

29.1 Accept and file report on the review of Training and Conference Expenses, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

30. Approve amendment to the 1997/98 agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Incorporated, increasing the contract amount by $32,000 for a new maximum of $132,375, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

31. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue of $68,850; approve contract amendment with Front Street, Incorporated, in the amount of $167,600; and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

32. Approve amendment to the 1997/98 agreement with Youth Resource Bank increasing the contract amount by $7,400 for a new maximum of $50,000 and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

33. Approve revised cost for an approved fixed asset purchase of a table and capsule counter for the Health Services Agency Pharmacy, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

34. Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to enter into negotiations for contracts for various services with providers of academic enrichment services for the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program; and authorize contract negotiations with Arbor, Incorporated, for Adult On the Job Training services for program year 1998, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

35. Adopt resolution supporting the Human Resources Agency's application for AB 2766, Motor Vehicle Emissions Reduction funds, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

36. Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the lease amendment extending the length of the agreement with Pajaro Valley Unified School District, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

37. Adopt resolutions relating to Child Care Services and agreements with the California Department of Education and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

38. Adopt resolution authorizing the Human Resources Agency Administrator to enter into an agreement with the State Department of Aging in the amount of $915,193 to administer the Multipurpose Senior Services Program for fiscal year 1998/99, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

39. Accept improvements and approve the final cost of the Old Ranch Road Storm Damage Repair, County Service Area No. 23, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for 41st Avenue Improvements, East Cliff Drive to Portola Drive and Hook Parking Lot Improvements; authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41. Approve Twenty-Sixth Annual Wharf-to-Wharf Race road closures and direct Public Works to issue the permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42. Authorize Pace Analytical Services, Incorporated, to assign the rights and obligations of its contract to Sequoia Analytical; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign documents associated with the transfer of ownership, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43. Accept improvements and approve the final cost for the Access Ramps and Soquel Drive Sidewalk Infill and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44. Accept low bid of Bugler Construction of Fremont in the amount of $167,163.50 for Jose Avenue Improvements, Capitola Road to Rodriguez Street; authorize the award of contract; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract; adopt resolution accepting $75,000 in unanticipated revenue; and make related findings, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45. Accept certification of the results of County Service Area No. 30, Glenwood Acres; County Service Area No. 33, Redwood Drive; County Service Area No. 35, County Estates and County Service Area No. 44, Sunbeam Woods balloting; and adopt resolutions authorizing and levying an assessment for road maintenance and operations within the referenced service areas for 1998/99 and each year following, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

46. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $39,713.60 for the Eureka Canyon Road/Vista Del Mar Drive Storm Damage Repair; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47. Approve the road closure and Aptos 4th of July Parade, and direct Public Works to issue the Parade Permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48. Approve road closure and La Selva Beach 4th of July Parade, and direct Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for the Green Valley Road Storm Damage Repair Projects; authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for the Jamison Creek Road 1998 Storm Damage Repair Projects; authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51. Accept and file report on proposed Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power Project; approve transfer of funds; authorize the Auditor-Controller to secure bid bonding requirements; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign and submit a bid for the California Energy Commission's New Renewable Resources Account Auction, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, accept and file the Progress Report on Soquel Creek Water District Issues, and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

53. Schedule public hearing on June 9, 1998 for the evening agenda starting at 7:30 p.m. to consider Application No. 97-0309 (Buena Vista Management/Stockpile project proposed by County Public Works); property located on the west side of Buena Vista Drive at its intersection with Harkins Slough Road, as recommended by the Planning Director

54. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve funds totaling $149,700 for construction of the Jose Avenue Improvement Project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

55. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept the proposed 1998/99 Redevelopment Agency budget, schedule public hearing for June 19, 1998 at 1:00 p.m., and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director (materials available Monday, May 18, 1998)

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

56. 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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case.

REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session.

MISCELLANEOUS

56.1 Approve purchase of fixed assets in the amount of $239,941 to equip the One-Stop Career Centers and a satellite One-Stop facility at Harbor High School and in the San Lorenzo Valley and approve transfer of funds, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

56.2 Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating Managed Care funds in the amount of $40,000 for the Mental Health Clinic providers; approve the agreement covering various MediCal Clinic providers; and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

*****REGULAR AGENDA*****

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

57. Public hearing to consider adoption of resolutions establishing assessment rates and confirming assessment/report for Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control County Service Area No. 53 for the 1998/99 fiscal year

a. Letter of the Agricultural Commissioner of April 13, 1998

b. Proposed resolutions

58. Public hearing to consider proposed benefit assessment/service charges and the proposed 1998/99 assessment service charge reports for County Service Area No. 12: Septic System Maintenance, San Lorenzo Wastewater Management, and Nonstandard Sewage Disposal System Inspections

a. Letter of the Health Services Agency Administrator of April 16, 1998

b. Proposed resolutions

*Note 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).

59. Public hearing to consider proposed benefit assessment/service charge rates for various County Service Areas and on the proposed benefit assessment/service charge reports

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 17, 1998

b. Proposed resolutions

60. Public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution establishing County Service Area No. 56, Felton Grove; and adoption of a resolution authorizing and levying an assessment for road maintenance and operations within County Service Area No. 56, Felton Grove for 1998/99 and each year following

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 12, 1998

b. Proposed resolution

61. Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 8.28 of the County Code pertaining to prohibited areas to discharge firearms

a. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of May 5, 1998, with attachments

b. Proposed ordinance

*Note 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).

62. Consider adoption of an ordinance amending the Santa Cruz County Domestic Violence Commission membership (Chapter 2.118.020 of the Santa Cruz County Code) by adding Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center

a. Letter of County Counsel of May 5, 1998

b. Proposed ordinance

63. 10:45 A.M Scheduled Item

Bid opening on Sheriff's Records Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Upgrade

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of March 31, 1998

64. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening on Emergency Power Upgrade at Probation Center/Juvenile Hall and Medium Security Jail

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of March 31, 1998

65. Consider report regarding 1998/99 animal control services contract

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of May 12, 1998, with attachments

66. Consider the sale of Sonic Cable TV to Charter Communications, Incorporated

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer recommending either of the following actions:

- adopt resolution denying the applications of Sonic Cable TV Corporation for an assignment and transfer the franchise granted thereto and setting forth the grounds and reasons therefore; or

- adopt resolution approving an agreement relating to the assignment and transfer of the franchise agreement granted to Sonic Cable TV Corporation; approve a franchise to provide cable television services between the County and Charter Communications Properties, LLC; and approve a rate order relating to certain refund liability and the prescription of maximum permitted rates

(materials available Friday, May 15, 1998)

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 1:30 p.m. or thereafter

67. Public hearing to consider amendments to the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan Policies and Implementing Ordinances regarding biomedical livestock operations to incorporate the revisions approved by the California Coastal Commission

a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 5, 1998

b. Amendments to the Santa Cruz County General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use land and Implementing Ordinances

c. Proposed resolution

d. Letter of Charles Lester, District Manager, California Coastal Commission, of March 30, 1998

e. Letter of the Planning Director of March 3, 1998

f. Memorandum of Ken Hart, Environmental Coordinator, of April 17, 1998

*Note 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).

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.

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