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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 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.

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TRANSLATION SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN

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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 inglés al español y del español al inglés están 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 teléfono al numero (831) 454-2323.

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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 agenda and minutes are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve minutes of August 3, 1999, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of August 9, 1999 through August 13, 1999 and approved upon adoption of the 1999/00 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. Approve contract amendment in the amount of $3,903 for contract repairs associated with the roof project at 1070 Emeline, as recommended by the Director of General Services

10. Deny application to file late claim on behalf of Antonio Pena No. 899-138 and refer to County Counsel

11. Deny claim of Walter Hoffman No. 900-006 and refer to County Counsel

12. Deny claim of Gerry Sanchez No. 900-007 and refer to County Counsel

13. Deny claim of Ramon C. and Anna West No. 900-009 and refer to County Counsel

14. Deny claim of Bill Vaughan No. 900-010 and refer to County Counsel

15. Deny claim of Marshall Siskin, Trustee of the Abe Siskin Trust "B", No. 900-014 and refer to County Counsel

16. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the State Department of Insurance for fiscal year 1999/2000 Worker's Compensation Insurance Fraud Program funding in the amount of $132,416, as recommended by the District Attorney

17. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the State Department of Justice for fiscal year 1999/2000 Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program funding in the amount of $37,000, as recommended by the District Attorney

18. Adopt resolutions authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the State Board of Control and to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for SBOC funds in the amount of $188,974 to implement crime victim compensation and to OCJP for funds in the amount of $187,518 for operation of the Victim/Witness Assistance Center, as recommended by the District Attorney

19. Accept and file report on Emeline site improvements and direct the County Administrative Officer to report back on November 16, 1999, with a recommendation regarding plans, financing and implementation of additional Emeline Campus Site Improvement Projects, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

20. Approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to sign the Real Property Lease Agreements for Challenge Grant Day Treatment Program Sites in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

21. Approve and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the $932,794 agreement with Janus of Santa Cruz for alcohol and drug treatment services, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

22. 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

23. Approve the revised master agreement for medical services at the County's Detention facilities, effective September 1, 1999, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

24. Authorize the Health Services Agency Alcohol and Drug Program Administrator to sign the Notice of Grant Award Agreement; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $125,000 from State Drug Court Enhancement Grant funds into Health Services Agency Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program budget; and authorize the Health Services Agency to negotiate contract amendments with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center and return on September 14, 1999, for approval, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

25. Accept and file information on the needs of homeless women and children in the South County and continue report on the request of the City of Santa Cruz for assistance with the Homeless Community Resource Center facility improvements to September 28, 1999, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

26. Approve agreements with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center in the amount of $225,174; Parents Center in the amount of $199,965; and Food and Nutrition Services, Incorporated, in the amount of $51,953 to implement the Answers Benefiting Children home visiting program, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

27. Adopt resolution approving the Family Preservation and Support Program Three-Year Plan, and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

28. Approve gross pay adjustment for an employee in the amount of $747.20 and direct the Auditor-Controller to process the adjustment, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

29. Reject bid in the amount of $36,300 from Granite Construction for the Braemoor Drive, County Service Area No. 47 Road Repair Project; and direct Public Works to notify Granite Construction of the bid rejection, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

30. Accept improvements and approve the final cost for Harper Court Pedestrian Bridge; authorize the Clerk of the Board to file the Notice of Completion; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

31. Adopt resolutions for project funding for the Sunset Beach Assessment District Water Main Extension Project; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from the sale of bonds in the amount of $405,384.08; adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from cash payments in the amount of $108,823.99; and adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $276,738, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

32. Approve cost share agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to complete the Detailed Project Report for the East Cliff Drive Coastal Protection Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works (continued from August 10, 1999, Item No. 29)

33. Approve independent contractor agreement with the Valley Women's Club of San Lorenzo Valley in the amount of $134,960 for operation of the drop-off recycling facilities at the Ben Lomond Transfer Station; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

34. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, defer award of the Davenport Oldtown Sewer Reconstruction Project until August 24, 1999, as recommended by the District Engineer

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS (continued)

35. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORRALITOS GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICT, authorize the Planning Director to proceed with acquisition of four parcels under the Landslide Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, as recommended by the Planning Director

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

36. 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.: Walter Hiatt v. County of Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. 134577); Cindy Miller v. County of Santa Cruz and Deputy Derek Fenster (Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No.l 134274); Sylvester and Carol Basnight v. County of Santa Cruz (Federal District Court Case No. C-98-21159 JF EAI); Milo Babic v. County of Santa Cruz (Federal District Court Case No. C-98-21109 JF EAI); Pease v. County of Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. 134304)

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.

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.

37. Consider options for reducing water quality impacts associated with Santa Cruz Biotechnology's Biomedical Livestock Operation, including a request for issuance of an emergency coastal zone approval

a. Letter of the Planning Director of August 10, 1999

b. Site plan depicting proposed improvements

c. Portion of the Board of Supervisor's Minute Order of September 23, 1997

d. Letter to Santa Cruz Biotech, Incorporated, from Planning and Environmental Health of July 2, 1999

e. California Regional Water Quality Board's Draft Waste Discharge Requirements for Santa Cruz Biotech, Incorporated, of July 20, 1999

f. Summary of the Master Plan Proposal and its relationship to emergency Coastal Permit Application No. 99-0419

g. Letter of Paul Bruno, Attorney for Santa Cruz Biotech, Incorporated, to the County of Santa Cruz of August 2, 1999

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.