1.	Roll Call Listen Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
2.	Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda Listen
3.	Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the Consent Agenda Listen
4.	ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Any person may address the Board during its Oral Communications period. Presentations must not exceed three minutes in length, and individuals may speak only once during Oral Communications. All Oral Communications must be directed to an item not listed on today's Agenda, and must be within the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members will not take actions or respond immediately to any Oral Communications presented, but may choose to follow up at a later time, either individually. Or on a subsequent Board of Supervisor's Agenda. Oral Communications will normally be received by the Board for a period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes. If, at the end of this period, additional persons wish to address the Board under Oral Communications. The Oral Communications period may be continued to the last item on the Regular Agenda. Listen
5.	Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda.

************** TRANSLATION SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION **************

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 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.

---

The County complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. As a courtesy to those who are affected, please attend the meetings smoke and scent free. Questions regarding accommodation under the ADA should be directed to the office of the Clerk of the Board at 454-2323. Note: The Board of Supervisors meetings are broadcast live on AT&T Cable Services, Channel 26.

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve minutes of August 1, 2000 as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of August 7, 2000 through August 11, 2000 and approved upon adoption of the 2000/01 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 ordinance amending Chapter 2.72 of the Santa Cruz County Code entitled Commission on Disabilities by Correcting Terminology (approved in concept on August 1, 2000, Item No. 59)

10. Adopt ordinance amending Subdivision A of section 2.20.010 of the Santa Cruz County Code by Revising the Compensation Rate of Grand Jurors (approved in concept on August 1, 2000, Item No. 61)

11. Adopt resolution authorizing the temporary transfer of funds to various fire protection and school districts and direct the County Treasurer to make the necessary transfer of funds from the County Treasury, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

12. Adopt resolution requesting Caltrans reduce or eliminate pesticide use on Santa Cruz County roads; approve revised Integrated Pest Management Policy; and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

13. Award contract to Roger Jones Construction, Incorporated in the amount of $136,616 for the Santa Cruz Veterans' Memorial Building Basement Remodel project; authorize the General Services Director to notify the contractor and sign the agreement and related documents; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

14. Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Emeline Pre-Cooling & Lab Chiller project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on September 19, 2000, as recommended by the Director of General Services

15. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $35,548; award contract to Airtec Services in the amount of $32,316 for the 1080 Emeline Basement HVAC project; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

GENERAL GOVERNMENT - (continued)

16. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $20,928; authorize the Director of General Services to ratify change order to contract with Rehak Construction for the Watsonville Detention Facility Kitchen Flooring project for an additional amount of $15,928; and, authorize the Director of General Services to sign the associated documents on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17. Approve reschedule of bid opening for the North Coast Beaches Project, Phase 1, Scott Creek Beach, from 10:45 a.m. on August 22, 2000 to 10:45 a.m. on September 12, 2000, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18. Appoint Supervisor Almquist to represent the Board of Supervisors on the Santa Cruz County Fire Safe Council, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

19. Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Assessment Appeals Board, with nominations for appointment to be received on September 12, 2000, and final appointment to be made September 19, 2000, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

20. Approve the by-laws for the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

21. 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

22. Approve an agreement with the Mental Health Client Action Network in the amount of $25,400, and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

23. Approve and authorize Health Services Agency Administrator to sign agreement for Alcohol and Drug Services with the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, in the amount of $1,673,047 and Fenix Services in the amount of $521,190, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

24. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make advance payments for September, October, and November, 2000 on contracts with the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz in the amount of $63,150, the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, Incorporated in the amount of $316,032, and Front Street, Incorporated in the amount of $242,442; direct the Health Services Agency Administrator to return with final contracts on November 14, 2000, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

25. Authorize changes to two Environmental Health Aide positions in the Health Services Agency, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

26. Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the agreements in the amount of $84,100 with the University of California, Davis to provide staff development training, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

27. Approve the amendment to the agreement with the Parents Center for the Child Abuse Treatment Services Program, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

28. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to reimburse Above-the-Line an amount not to exceed $45,000 for 1999/2000 residential care services, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES - (continued)

29. Approve contracts with the Child Abuse Prevention Council in the amount of $1,500 to provide parent education panels, and in the amount of $3,500 to provide scholarships for Camp Confidence summer day camp; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign these contracts, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

30. Approve the contract with ARBOR, Incorporated in the amount of $224,746 to provide on the job training services; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

31. Authorize the Planning Department to submit grant applications to the California Coastal Salmon Recovery Program, as recommended by the Planning Director

32. Approve agreement with URS Greiner Woodward Clyde in the amount of $79,457.32 for construction management services for Larkspur Street Bridge, Either Way Bridge, and Irwin Way Bridge seismic retrofit; and authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works

33.   Approve agreement with Paul Howard to conduct multi-family housing recycling assistance for a not-to-exceed amount of $8,800; and authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works Listen

34. Authorize Public Works to proceed with repairs for the Vine Hill Road Culvert Replacement Project on an emergency basis; accept the low bid from Reber Construction Company, Incorporated in the amount of $45,227; and authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works

35. Authorize Public Works to proceed with replacement of a failed culvert under Soquel Drive at Borregas Creek on an emergency basis in conjunction with the Cabrillo College Improvements; accept the low bid from Anderson Pacific in the amount of $94,000; and authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to sign the contract on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Acting Director of Public Works

36. Approve the Bylaws of the Arts Commission as approved by the Commission on June 5, 2000, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

37. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARDS' 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.: Podesto v. County of Santa Cruz, (Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. 136353)

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 for failure to release securities for the Rio Highlands subdivision

LIABILITY CLAIMS

Claimant(s): Joseph & Stephanie Espinola, et al; Claims 900-150 A, B, C, and D)

Agency claimed against: County of Santa Cruz

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT

Position title/description: Public Works Director

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 - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter

38.   Public Hearing to consider revisions to County Code Chapter 7.70, Water Wells Listen

a. Letter of Health Services Agency Administrator and Environmental

Health Director of July 31, 2000 with proposed Amendments and

Resolution

b. Negative Declaration and Notice of Determination

c. Resolution of Planning Commission adopted July 12, 2000

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).

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

39.   Consider adoption of ordinance adding Chapter 7.91 to the Santa Cruz County Code relating to trigger locks and other safety devices on firearms Listen

a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt and Sheriff Tracy of August 8, 2000

b. Proposed Ordinance

c. Letter from Paul S. Sanford, Maggie Reynolds, Megan Kennedy, Beth Kotkin, and Scott Kennedy of May 2, 2000

d. Related materials

40.   10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Greyhound Rock Restoration Project Listen

a. Letter of the General Services Director of June 9, 2000

41.   10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Valencia Creek Embankment Repair Project Listen

a. Letter of the General Services Director of June 9, 2000

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.

ATTENTION: You can view the Board of Supervisors current agenda and minutes on the World Wide Web at http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us. A live broadcast of the Board of Supervisors meetings is available on AT&T Cable Services, Channel 26.

Page counter now reads 100