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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. Delete item

8. Delete item

9. Approve fixed asset purchase of a spiral binding machine at a cost of $3,180, as recommended by the Information Services Director

10. Adopt resolution accepting grant award from the California State Board of Corrections in the amount of $995,550 under the Federal Violent Offender Incarceration Grant Program; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating grant revenue into Plant budget for the Water Street Jail; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $10,000; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $10,000 into Plant budget; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $100,617 within the Plant budget; and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

11. Adopt resolution providing for zero property tax exchange for LAFCO No. 853 - Hames Road/Pleasant Valley Annexation, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

12. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Law Enforcement Middle Management Unit; adopt resolution implementing the agreement; authorize the Personnel Director to sign the agreement; and adopt resolution implementing provisions of the Sheriff's Supervisory Unit Memorandum of Understanding, as recommended by the Personnel Director

13. Direct County Counsel to submit revised relocation guidelines for the County Redevelopment Agency and the County on August 4, 1998, as recommended by County Counsel

14. Deny claim of Maria Gutierrez No. 798-131 and refer to County Counsel

15. Deny claim of Maria Gutierrez No. 798-132 and refer to County Counsel

16. Deny claim of Rhodes and Kesling No. 798-134 and refer to County Counsel

17. Deny claim of Michael Scott Ioane No. 798-138 and refer to County Counsel

18. Deny claim of Jonathan Hunt No. 798-146 and refer to County Counsel

19. Adopt schedule for 1998/99 budget hearings and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

20. Authorize the Sheriff-Coroner to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for a wireless data communications system under the COPS MORE '98 Technology Grant Program, for a total amount of $689,000, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

21. Approve proposed amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz and the Cities of Capitola and Scotts Valley relating to library services, as recommended by County Counsel

22. Approve appointment of Luisa Lillian Caballero to the Women's Commission for a term to expire April 1, 1999, as recommended by Supervisor Belgard

23. Approve appointment of Clara Sigala to the Local Child Care Planning Council, in the category of Community representative, for a term of office to be determined by lot, as recommended by Supervisor Belgard

24. Accept nomination of Robert Paul Quinn as an at-large appointee to the Managed Medical Care Commission, in the category of "physician or representative of a physician business or professional entity," for a term to expire March 31, 1999, with final appointment to be made June 16, 1998, as recommended by Supervisor Symons

25. Endorse the six county request for funding Central Coast efforts to restore California salmon and steelhead in the amount of $50,000 from the California Resources Agency and $75,000 from the National Marine Fisheries Service; and authorize Supervisor Almquist to sign the six county letter requesting the funds, and to provide direction to include continued staff support from the Planning Department at the current minimal level or on a reimbursement basis using the grant funds, in the Department's 1998/99 work plan, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

26. Accept nomination of Timothy Kelbert as an at-large appointee to the Area VII Developmental Disabilities Board, for a term to expire January 1, 2001, with final appointment to be made June 16, 1998, as recommended by Supervisor Symons

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

27. Defer further action on a sewer project for the Greater Pasatiempo area, and direct the Health Services Agency Administrator and Public Works Director to provide a follow up report on this matter on or before September 22, 1998, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

28. Adopt resolution supporting HR 3433 and S 1858 related to work incentives for persons with disabilities and communicate this support to federal legislators representing the district and state, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator (legislation on file with Clerk)

29. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign the agreement for sewer system connection with the City of Santa Cruz to allow two developed parcels to connect to the City's sewer system, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

30. Approve travel and expenses for Dr. Rama Khalsa to the NACO Behavioral Health Directors Conference in Portland, Oregon, from June 16 through 18,1 998, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

31. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $16,000 within Social Services, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

32. Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign an amendment to the contract with AJG Services, to extend the current contract for one additional month through July 31, 1998 and to increase the maximum contract amount and service hours, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

33. Approve Job Training Partnership Act contracts (on file with Clerk) with Arbor, Incorporated, Cabrillo College, City of Watsonville Enterprise Community and Santa Cruz Adult and Community Education and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the documents, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

34. Adopt resolution establishing County Service Area No. 56, Felton Grove; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

35. Approve amendments to agreements with Bayside Oil II and Waste Management of Santa Cruz County to carry out motor oil recycling services and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreements, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

36. Accept update on the Wilder Ranch Bike Path Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

37. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, schedule public hearing for Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at 10:45 a.m. to consider sewer service charges report on property within the Freedom County Sanitation District, and take related actions, as recommended by District Engineer

38. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION, schedule public hearing for Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at 10:45 a.m. to consider collection of water and sewer service charges on the 1998/99 tax roll and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

39. Authorize the installation of two street lights on 41st Avenue between East Cliff Drive and Portola Drive, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40. Authorize Public Works to request a proposal for the Amesti Road Emergency Protection Measures from three firms and direct Public Works to return on or before August 4, 1998, with a proposed contract with a recommended firm for the project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41. Direct the Planning Department to place the Environment Impact Report (EIR) summaries on the County's Internet site and request EIR consultants to provide Internet ready summaries, as recommended by the Planning Director

42. Accept and file report on a temporary waiver of Significant Tree Removal Permit fees and direct the Planning Department to reinstate fees for these permits beginning July 1, 1998, as recommended by the Planning Director

43. Accept and file report on the Watsonville Slough Water Quality Monitoring Effort, and take related actions, as recommended by the Directors of Planning, Department of Public Works and Environmental Health Services

44. Approve the disbursement of $5,000 from the trust fund to cover the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building Board of Trustees operating cash shortfall; authorize the Auditor-Controller to process the trust claim of $5,000 before June 19, 1998, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services (materials available Friday, June 5, 1998)

45. Authorize the Chairperson to send requests to the four City Councils, the Transportation Commission, the Transit District, The Santa Cruz Business Council, Chamber of Commerce and The Service Station Repair Association to appoint a representative to a regional task force; direct County Counsel to provide the task force with a report on legal authority to implement either a local gas tax or sales tax; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

46. 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.: Hillsboro Properties v. County of Santa Cruz (Federal District Court Case No. 96-20376)

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

Property street address: APN: 38-173-15

Negotiating parties: County of Santa Cruz and Hendrick

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.

47. Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 8.28 of the County Code, adding parcels of land surrounding Highway 236 and Big Basin Road as a prohibited area to discharge firearms

a. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of May 5, 1998

b. Proposed ordinance

48. Consider amendments to County Code Chapter 17.10 relating to affordable housing requirements

a. Letter of the Planning Director of June 1, 1998

b. Proposed ordinance

c. CEQA Notice of Exemption

d. Existing County Code Chapter 17.10

e. Minute Order of September 23, 1997

49. Study session on the proposed 1998/99 Capital Improvement Program

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer

b. Capital Improvement Program document (on file with Clerk)

*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).

50. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding 41st Avenue Improvements (East Cliff Drive to Portola Drive) and Hook Parking Lot

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 7, 1998

51. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Jamison Creek Road 1998 Storm Damage Repair Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 11, 1998

52. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Green Valley Road Storm Damage Repair Projects

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 11, 1998

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

53. Consider report on Water Resources Management

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer, with attachments

54. Consider recommendations on proposed amendments to Chapter 7.70, Water Wells

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

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 7:30 P.M. or thereafter

55. 7:30 P.M. Public Hearing

Public hearing to consider Application No. 97-0309, a proposal by the County Public Works Department to stockpile 1.25 million cubic yards of earth excavated from Buena Vista landfill for a period of 20 years on APN: 046-121-03 and to rezone this parcel from CA-O (Commercial Agriculture with an Open Space Easement) to CA (Commercial Agriculture)

a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 28, 1998

b. Proposed rezoning

c. Findings

d. Recommended Permit Conditions

e. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

f. Planning Commission Minutes and Staff Reports of June 25, August 13, September 24, and December 10, 1997

g. Written Correspondence

*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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