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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

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

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of February 7, 2000 through February 11, 2000 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 an amendment to the agreement with the County of Santa Cruz's Superior Court to add $50,147 for perimeter security and screening; approve the purchase of an x-ray machine and the addition of one Court Security Officer; and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

10. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) to replace the heating, ventilation and air conditioning at the Water Street Holding Cells; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set bid opening for Tuesday, April 4, 2000 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

11. Accept and file statement of count of money in the treasury on December 16, 1999, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

12. Accept and file report on the Sheriff's Special Fund for fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

13. Deny claim of Barbara Jackson No. 900-088 and refer to County Counsel

14. Deny claim of Dave Kelley No. 900-091B and refer to County Counsel

15. Deny claim of Christopher St. Charles No. 900-091C and refer to County Counsel

16. Deny claim of Oswaldo Pinto No. 900-091D and refer to County Counsel

17. Accept and file status report on Juvenile Hall Overcrowding Task Force and Disproportionate Minority Confinement Task Force, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

18. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $588 in the Probation Budget for the purchase of a personal computer system, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

19. Approve the recruitment plan, budget and timeline for the County Counsel recruitment, as recommended by the Personnel Director

20. Adopt revised Policy for Placing Physical Speed Control Devices (Road Bumps) on County Maintained Roads within County Service Areas, as recommended by County Counsel

21. Approve appointment of Charles Levine to the Seniors Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

22. Accept and file annual report of the Latino Affairs Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

23. Accept and file annual report of the Hazardous Materials Advisory Commission, and take related action, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

24. Adopt resolution supporting Senate Bill 467, relating to the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

25. Approve contract for management and team building services with Walt Thomas and Associates in the amount of $23,000, as recommended by the District Attorney

26. Accept and file report on selection of architect for the Juvenile Hall Facility Remodel and direct the General Services Department to return on March 7, 2000 with a recommended contract document, as recommended by the Director of General Services

27. Approve a contract with Fehr and Peers Associates, Incorporated, in an amount not-to-exceed $29,925 for engineering services for the Emeline Campus Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation Plan; authorize the General Services Director to sign the contract and associated documents; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

28. Accept and file the County Administrative Officer's status report on the Department of Public Works' Pavement Management Report and a plan for bringing the Pavement Condition Index for the County Road System to a "good condition rating" of 70 in a period of five to seven years, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (materials available Friday, February 11, 2000)

GENERAL GOVERNMENT (CONTINUED)

29. Approve the submission of an application to the federal Economic Development Administration for up to $60,000 in funding under Title IX Technical Assistance Program to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy as required by federal guidelines, and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

30. Accept and file report on the status of the site assessment of the County-owned property on San Andreas Road; and direct the Health Services Agency to return on or before May 23, 2000 with further recommendations concerning the use of the San Andreas Road site,as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

31. 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

32. Approve master agreement to allow community service providers to participate in Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) claiming; authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to enter into contracts with Dientes Community Clinic, Ombudsman Advocate, Incorporated, and New Life Community Services to allow MMA claiming, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

33. Authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the contract with Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance to provide various services in connection with the County's Male Involvement Project (MIP) in the amount of $22,500, and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

34. Approve master agreement for EMS Medical Director, effective March 1, 2000, and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

35. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $34,510 for the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program and take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

36. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $4,200 in unanticipated revenue from AAA-California State Automobile Association for a child care safety seat program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

37. Approve fixed asset purchase of a laptop computer for the HIV Early Intervention Program at a cost not-to-exceed $3,200, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES (continued)

38. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $146,938 for child care services; adopt resolution accepting an amended agreement with the California Department of Education in the amount of $713,610; adopt resolution accepting an amended agreement with the California Department of Education for $103,775; adopt resolution accepting an amended agreement with the California Department of Education for $716,186; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the amended agreements and make subsequent minor changes thereto when appropriate and necessary, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

39. Approve the Business Visitation Survey Project contracts (on file with Clerk) with Applied Survey Research, City of Santa Cruz, City of Scotts Valley and City of Watsonville, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

40. Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to issue a Request for Proposals to provide after-school activities to children in kindergarten through eighth grade, and return on May 2, 2000 with recommendations for award of contracts, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

41. Accept and file report and direct the Human Resources Agency to report back with recommendations on Welfare-to-Work contract services on March 7, 2000, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

42. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $3,500; approve the agreement with the Central Coast Small Business Development Center in the amount of $3,500 to provide training services to low income childcare providers; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

43. Accept and file report on the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power Project and take relate actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44. Accept and file report on the Buena Vista Landfill Soil Management Project and direct Public Works to return on or before April 4, 2000 with a status report, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45. Accept and file status report on the Disposal Facilities Siting Process, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

46. Schedule public hearing for Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for the St. Francis Subdivision Reorganization for annexation of the area to the Salsipuedes Sanitary District and detachment from County Service Area No. 12 (septic maintenance) and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

47. Schedule public hearing for April 4, 2000 to consider adoption of an ordinance setting water rates, collection procedures and related procedures for County Service Area No. 54, Summit West; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

48. Approve transfer of funds from the Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District authorizing a contribution of $6,000 to the Pajaro River Watershed Joint Powers Authority for Pajaro River Four-County Basin Study, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49. Accept site improvements as complete for Tract 1373, Harborview; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $27,717.41 from FEMA for 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake damage road repair in County Service Area No. 46, Pinecrest, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51. Direct Public Works to develop an agreement with representatives from Cabrillo College on the Cabrillo College Drive Roadway Improvements Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52. Approve schedules for the 2000/2001 benefit assessment and service charge approval process, direct Public Works and the County Administrative Office to schedule budget hearings for County Service Areas for Wednesday, June 21, 2000, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53. Defer report on Water Resources Management to April 4, 2000, as recommended by the Planning Director

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

54. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorize the purchase by an eligible buyer, or assignment to an eligible buyer, of an option to purchase a First Time Home Buyer Program home and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

55. 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.: Aalfs v. County of Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. 137457; County of Santa Cruz v. P.G.& E. (Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. 744189)

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

ADDENDUM:

55.1 Accept and file report on South County offices and resuse study for the County's Freedom Boulevard site, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (continued from January 25, 2000, Item No. 26)

55.2 Accept and file report on emergency relocation protocol and other tenant relocation issues; direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to continue to negotiate with the Red Cross to establish protocol for a last resort emergency relocation assistance program and return to the Board on March 14, 2000 with a proposed contract; direct the Redevelopment Agency Administrator to institute modifications to the Last Months Rent and Security Deposit Program and provide a status report for January 2001; and direct County Counsel to report back on march 14, 2000 with an analysis and recommended amendments to the County's Relocation ordinance, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (continued from January 26, 2000, Item

55.3 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with City of Watsonville, South County Housing, and the Redevelopment Agency concerning an affordable housing project on Green Valley Road at Pajaro Lane (APN: 048-041-46), as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

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

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

56. Consider adoption of a resolution in opposition to Proposition 22, "The California Defense of Marriage Act," and related actions

a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of February 7, 2000

b. Proposed resolution

c. Letter of the Santa Cruz County Committee against Proposition 22 of February 3, 2000

d. Text of Proposition 22

57. 9:15 A.M. Scheduled Item

The Board of Supervisors will recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County of Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 5, to convene and carry out its regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on table at the back of the Chambers)

58. 9:30 A.M. Scheduled Item

Presentation of proclamations to the Combined Giving Campaign Coordinators

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of February 1, 2000

59. 9:30 A.M. Scheduled Item

Presentation of proclamations to the Second Harvest Food Bank Holiday Food Drive Department Coordinators

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of February 1, 2000

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

60. 9:30 A.M. Scheduled Item

Presentation of awards and proclamations to the Employee Recognition Award Winners

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer of January 25, 2000

61. Consider progress report on ongoing activities to mitigate overdraft in the Pajaro Valley and continued hearing regarding consideration of a declaration of water emergency in the Pajaro Valley

a. Letter of the Planning Director of February 6, 2000

b. Proposed resolution and urgency ordinance

c. Letter to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors of November 1, 1999

d. Letter to the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency of November 3, 1999

e. Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Resolution No. 2000-03 and questionnaire

f. Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency proposed Water Conservation Implementation Plan

g. Table 1-1 from Measure K Report

h. Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency Ordinance No. 2000-02

62. Consider adoption of a resolution, ordinance and related actions to initiate a contract amendment with the Public Employees' Retirement System to provide Section 21024 (Military Service credit as public service) for local miscellaneous and safety members

a. Letter of the Personnel Director of January 26, 2000

b. Proposed resolution

c. Proposed ordinance

d. Certifications

63. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Simpkins Center - Tile Wall Repair

a. Letter of the General Services Director of January 11, 2000

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

64. Consider reappointment of Thomas Dwyer to the Board of Law Library Trustees, for a term to expire December 31, 2000

a. Letter of Supervisor Almquist of January 27, 2000

65. Consider reappointment of Michael J. Barsi to the Board of Law Library Trustees, for a term to expire December 31, 2000

a. Letter of Supervisor Campos of January 27, 2000

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

66. Public hearing to consider the proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Number 095-271-01, Special Use (SU) zone district to the Timber Production (TP) zone district. Requires a rezoning. The property is located on the East side of Highway 17 approximately 2,000 feet from Jarvis Road. Application No. 98-0461; APN: 095-271-01; Applicant: William Moores; Owners: William and Tona Moores

a. Letter of the Planning Director of January 26, 2000

b. Findings and Conditions of Approval

c. CEQA Exemption

d. Map of No Cut Zone

e. Planning Commission Resolution

f. Rezoning ordinance

g. Planning Commission Staff Report and Minutes of August 25, 1999

h. Correspondence

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 - 1:30 P.M. or Thereafter

67. Public hearing to consider the proposal to rezone Assessor's Parcel Numbers 107-052-06 and 07 from the Residential Agriculture (RA) zone district to the Timber Production (TP) zone district. Requires a rezoning. The property is located on the south side of Browns Valley Road about 1/4 mile before (south of) the intersection of Browns Valley and Hazel Dell Roads. Application No. 98-0814; APN's: 107-052-06 and 07; Applicant: Gary Paul; Owner: Ron Beeson

a. Letter of the Planning Director of January 26, 2000

b. Findings and Conditions of Approval

c. CEQA Exemption

d. Planning Commission

e. Rezoning ordinance

f. Planning Commission Staff Report and Minutes of December 8, 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.

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