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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve minutes of June 9, 1998, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Delete item

9. Adopt resolution supporting the Agricultural Commissioner's sponsorship of a grant application for AB 2766, Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grant Program funds for low pollution agricultural engines, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

10. Adopt resolution determining disability retirement of a safety member, as recommended by the Personnel Director

11. Deny claim of Peter M. Brotz and Deborah Meredith No. 798-141 and refer to County Counsel

12. Deny claim of Linda C. Alban No. 798-142 and refer to County Counsel

13. Deny claim of Carol and L. Basnight No. 798-143 and refer to County Counsel

14. Deny claim of Carol L. Basnight No. 798-143, amended, and refer to County Counsel

15. Deny claim of Thomas Trocki No. 798-147 and refer to County Counsel

16. Deny claim of State Farm General Insurance Company (Ingebord Aberham) No. 798-149 and refer to County Counsel

17. Deny claim of Robert and Lisa Martone No. 798-152A and refer to County Counsel

18. Deny claim of Marian Oliker No. 798-152B and refer to County Counsel

19. Deny claim of Kevin Gambucci No. 798-158 and refer to County Counsel

20. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PAJARO VALLEY STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, deny claim of Louis Jemison No. 798-160A and refer to County Counsel

21. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PAJARO VALLEY STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, deny claim of M. F. Farming Company No. 798-160B and refer to County Counsel

22. Authorize the Personnel Director to renew the Property Insurance at the premium of $128,550; Non-owned Aircraft Liability Insurance at the premium of $8,146; Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance at the premium of $74,566; and Excess Liability Insurance at the Self-Insurance Retention of $500,000 and limits up to $25 million at a premium not-to-exceed $160,000, subject to the approval of the Liability/Property Budget and the Worker's Compensation Budget, as recommended by the Personnel Director

23. Adopt resolution acknowledging responsibility for the liability program self-insured retention and execution of agreements with the Santa Cruz County Sanitation District, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and the Municipal and Superior Courts, as recommended by the Personnel Director and County Counsel

24. Adopt resolution in support of Assembly Bill 1212 regarding construction of County juvenile facilities, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

25. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building Improvements; set bid opening for Tuesday, August 4, 1998; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

26. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for the Valencia Hall Drainage Project; set bid opening for Tuesday, August 4, 1998; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

27. Adopt recommended additions and modifications to the County Procedures Manual, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (continued from June 16, 1998, Item No. 9)

28. Accept and file the Statement of Vote for the June 2, 1998 Consolidated Primary Election, as recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder

29. Adopt resolution extending the term of the Committee for Economic Vitality to June 30, 1999, and reappoint its members to terms expiring on that date, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

30. Approve Community Television of Santa Cruz County's 1998/99 activities plan and budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

31. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenues in the amount of $103,000 from the schools and the City of Scotts Valley as reimbursement for the costs incurred while conducting their elections, as recommended by the County Clerk-Recorder

32. Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Children's Commission, in the category of "provider," with nominations for appointment to be received on August 4, 1998 and final appointment to be made August 11, 1998, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

33. Approve appointment of Don Allegri to the Children's Commission, as the representative of the Human Resources Agency, for a term to expire April 1, 2001, as recommended by Chairperson Beautz

34. Adopt resolution authorizing the closure of streets in Felton for the "Race Through the Redwoods" event, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

35. Approve appointment of Theresa Ontiveros to the Latino Affairs Commission for a term to expire April 1, 1999, as recommended by Supervisor Belgard

36. Adopt resolution authorizing the closure of streets in Felton for "All Out August" street fair to be held August 1, 1998 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

37. Approve gross pay adjustments for employees who inadvertently did not receive a scheduled step increase, as recommended by the Personnel Director

38. Adopt resolution authorizing the County to submit an application for the 1998 CSAC Challenge Awards program regarding Santa Cruz County Youth Community Service Program, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

39. Direct staff to sponsor future meetings, as needed, to coordinate improved management at the Watsonville Sloughs System and take related actions, as recommended by the Directors of Planning, Public Works and Environmental Health

40. Approve the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the revenue agreement with State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for three years which provides for $2,400,785 of revenue in the 1998/99 fiscal year; and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign subsequent amendments to the agreement, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

41. Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the agreement with California State University, Sacramento, to provide staff development training, contingent upon the approval of the Human Resources Agency's recommended 1998/99 budget, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

42. Approve agreement with Parents Center in the amount of $140,000 to provide Child Welfare Services in fiscal year 1998/99, and the agreement with the Mondanaro-Baskin Center in the amount of $45,000 to provide Family Preservation services in fiscal year 1998/99, and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator, to sign the agreement contingent upon the approval of Human Resources Agency's recommended 1998/99 budget, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

43. Adopt resolution authorizing the County to submit an application for 1998 CSAC Challenge Awards program regarding Interagency Out-of-Home Placement Alternatives, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

44. Approve revenue agreement between the Pajaro Valley School District and the County of Santa Cruz Human Resources Agency, providing $36,000 to support wages, benefit and overhead for one Healthy Start Case Manager/Family Advocate, and authorize the Human Resources Administrator to sign the agreement and related documents, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

45. Approve transfer of $11,631 within Family Relations budget unit to provide for changes in contractor payments, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

46. Accept low bid of Madonna Construction Company in the amount of $912,021 for 41st Avenue Improvements and Hook Parking Lot; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $77,464.80; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47. Adopt resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works and Redevelopment Agency to submit an application for the 1998/99 Coastal Resources Grant Program/East Cliff Drive Coastal Access Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48. Adopt resolution for right-of-entry acquisition for 41st Avenue Road Improvement Project, and approve payment of claims, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49. Accept low bid of Bugler Construction, Incorporated, in the amount of $196,940 for the Jamison Creek Road Storm Damage Repair; authorize award of contract and the Director of Public Works to sign; and adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $230,000 from the California Department of Transportation, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50. Accept low bid of M.K.M. General Engineering Company in the amount of $130,700 for the Green Valley Road Storm Damage Repair Projects and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for Daubenbiss Parking Lot, Soquel Village; authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52. Accept improvements for Soquel Creek Bank Protection Project; approve final cost of $462,448.28; authorize the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Completion; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for County Service Area No. 26, Hidden Valley Road/Muir Drive Overlay; set bid opening for Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

54. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for the construction of pump station upgrades; set bid opening for Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, approve contract with J. Johnson and Company for Freedom Boulevard Manhole Piping and Connection Repair and authorize the District Engineer to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

56. Adopt resolution determining certain properties not needed for public purposes and direct Public Works Real Property to negotiate leases, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

57. Approve transfer of funds for the Roy Wilson Maintenance Yard Fuel Tank Installation and adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $41,000, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

58. Accept improvements for Mt. Charlie Road Storm Damage Repair; approve the final cost of $525,923.22; authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59. Approve proceeding with emergency storm damage repairs for San Andreas Road at Manresa Beach State Park; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $275,000 from the California Department of Transportation into 1997/98 Public Works Road Program budget; authorize award of contract of Anderson Pacific Engineering in the amount of $225,000; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

60. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating Federal Management Agency Funds in the amount of $389,100 for disaster relief funding, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

61. Schedule public hearing for the afternoon agenda of August 18, 1998, to consider a proposal to amend County Code Section 13.10.260, Nonconforming Uses; 13.10.265, Nonconforming Structures; 13.10.332, Commercial Uses; 13.10.342, Industrial Uses; 13.10.510, Application of Site Standards; 13.10.658, Recycling Facilities and 13.10.700, Definitions; add Sections 13.10.261, Residential Nonconforming Uses and 13.10.262, Nonresidential Nonconforming Uses; and amend Sections 2.12.3 and 8.4.2 of the General Plan/Local Coastal Program regarding Residential Nonconforming Uses and General Nonconforming Use Provisions, as recommended by the Planning Director (continued from June 16, 1998, Item No. 52)

62. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $25,000 within Planning Budget, as recommended by the Planning Director

63. Authorize County Counsel to sign a letter agreement to extend the term of the Quail Hollow Quarry Stipulation to September 1, 1998 and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign a Grant Deed of Perpetual Conservation Easement for the West Ridge habitat set aside at Quail Hollow Quarry, as recommended by the Planning Director

64. Approve Database License Agreement for $6,000 with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, as recommended by the Planning Director and the County Assessor

65. Approve contract amendment with First Alarm Security and Patrol for related security services in the amount of $4,730 for fiscal year 1998/99; authorize the Director of County Parks to sign the contract contingent upon approval of departmental budget; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

66. Adopt resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the State 1998/99 Coastal Resources Grant Program for $100,000 to fund the construction of a coastal stairway at Pleasure Point, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

67. Authorize the Redevelopment Agency to negotiate and sign an amendment to the Paloma Del Mar Rent Subsidy Agreement, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

68. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorize the Agency Administrator to negotiate the purchase of a mobile home in McIntosh Mobile Home Park, and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

69. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, schedule public hearing for August 11, 1998, on the morning agenda, to consider the Disposition and Development Agreement between Santa Cruz Community Housing Corporation and the Redevelopment Agency, and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

70. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve grant of up to $30,000 for Housing Authority projects, and authorize the Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

71. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve financing of $840,320 for the Hook Parking Lot and 41st Avenue Beach Access Project, and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

72. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, direct the Agency Administrator to proceed with the conversion of a duplex at the Chanticleer Park property to a single family residence, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator (continued from June 16, 1998, Item 63.1)

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

73. 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.: Griffith v. County of Santa Cruz; City of Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. 133920)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (b) 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

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

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

74. Public hearing to consider award of the In-Home Supportive Services contract to Addus Healthcare, Incorporated, of Chicago, Illinois, for the period of August 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999

a. Letter of the Human Resources Agency Administrator of June 9, 1998, with attachments (contract on file and available in the Clerk of the Board's Office)

75. Public hearing to consider adoption of resolutions on proposed 1998/99 fire protection rates for County Service Area No. 4 (Pajaro Dunes) and No. 48 (County Fire) and on the proposed service charge reports

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of May 7, 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).

76. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Valencia Hall Renovation Project

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of May 12, 1998

77. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Bonny Doon Replacement Fire Station Project

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of May 21, 1998

78. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Corralitos Road/Varni Road Intersection Improvement

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 26, 1998

79. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding February 1998 Storm Damage Repair Project - Valencia Road

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 22, 1998

80. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Bear Creek Road 1998 Storm Damage Repair Projects

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 26, 1998

81. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Soquel Drive 1998 Storm Damage Repair Project at Redwood Village

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 22, 1998

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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