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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.

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve the minutes of December 5, 2000 and December 12, 2000, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of December 11, 2000 through January 5, 2001 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 2.44 of the Santa Cruz County Code by renaming the Children's Commission as the Children and Youth Commission (approved in concept on 12/12/00, #44)

10. Deny application to file a late claim on behalf of Robert Ramirez, No. 001-046, and refer to County Counsel

11. Defer report on non-profit agency facility issues until January 23, 2001, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

12. Accept Treasurer's Cash Report and Transaction Report (on file with the Clerk) for the month of November 2000, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

13. Accept and file report on the Department of Child Support Local Customer Service Plan as submitted to the State on December 12, 2000 and as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services

14. Approve gross pay adjustment for a District Attorney Inspector in the amount of $1,128.75 to correct an administrative oversight, as recommended by the District Attorney

15. Award contract to Legg, Incorporated in the amount of $73,982 for the Juvenile Hall Door Replacement project; authorize the Director of General Services to approve change order expenditures up to $7,398; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

GENERAL GOVERNMENT - (continued)

16. Award contract to Kase Pacific in the amount of $212,300 for the Assessor/Tax Collector Office Remodel project; authorize the Director of General Services to approve change order expenditures up to $21,230; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

17. Approve allocation of $15,393 from the Bonny Doon Fire Station Construction project to the Bonny Doon Fire and Rescue Auxiliary for the purpose of completion of the Bonny Doon Fire Station and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

18. Authorize the County Fire Chief to sign Matching Funds agreements for fire service equipment on behalf of the County and authorize the Auditor-Controller to distribute $9,247 for the 2000/2001 Matching Funds Program, as recommended by the Director of General Services

19. Reject the bid from Rehak Construction in the amount of $55,200 for the Plumbing Access Door Replacement project; direct the General Services Department to re-advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on February 6, 2001, as recommended by the Director of General Services

20. Approve a five year renewal of the County Information Services Department agreement with IBM Corporation for computer maintenance service and authorize the Information Services Director to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Information Services Director

21. Accept and file status report on Santa Cruz County Internet and Intranet, as recommended by the Information Services Director

22. Approve contract in the amount of $27,000 with Norment Security Group, Incorporated to provide the maintenance and preventative maintenance for the new security electronics at the Main jail, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

23. Approve contract in the amount of $27,000 with BOTEC Analysis Corporation to consult, research and assist with the application for the Mentally Ill Offender Grant; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $31,100 from the State Board of Corrections for a Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction Planning Grant, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

24. Approve transfer of funds within the Detention Bureau to purchase lobby furniture for the Main Jail for a total cost of $6,698, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

GENERAL GOVERNMENT - (continued)

25. Accept nomination of Michael J. Barsi for reappointment to the Board of Law Library Trustees, for a term to expire December 31, 2001, with final appointment to be made January 23, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

26. Approve modifications to the County Procedures Manual related to the approval of collective bargaining agreements and direct the Clerk of the Board to make the identified changes, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

27. Schedule a public hearing on February 6, 2001, on the morning agenda at 9:00 am. or thereafter, for application Nos. 99-0828, 00-0319, and 00-0352 regarding cell towers on the North Coast of the County as provided under County Code Section 18.10.350; direct the Planning Director to return at the time of the public hearing with a work program to develop a comprehensive policy on cell towers identified in the December 14, 2000 letter from the Coastal Commission staff, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

28. Approve appointment of Wendy Woods to the Local Child Care Planning Council, as a representative of the community at large, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

29. Approve appointment of Carlos Palacios to the Workforce Investment Board, representing the City of Watsonville, for a term to be staggered by lot, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

30. Accept and file annual report of the Arts Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

31. Accept and file annual report of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Commission and take related action, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

32. Accept and file annual report of the Assessment Appeals Board and take related action, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

33. Accept and file annual report of the Parks and Recreation Commission and related action, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

33.1 Accept nomination of Thomas P. Dwyer for reappointment too the Board of Law Library Trustees, for a term to expire December 31, 2001, with final appointment to be made January 23, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

34. 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

35. Defer report on the Redwoods Adolescent Treatment Program proposal to February 6, 2001, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

36. Authorize payment for a Clerk II position for 24 hours worked prior to completion of appointment processing, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

37. Approve 2000/01 agreement with Front Street, Incorporated in the amount of $3,428,522 to provide a variety of Mental Health Services; authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the agreement; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated federal funds in the amount of $289,713 into the Health Services Agency Mental Health Budget, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

38. Approve application to the State for the Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) grant in the amount of $17,192; approve Block Grant application to the State in the amount of $257,291; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of $33,508; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

39. Approve amendments to continuous agreement with Santa Cruz Transportation, Incorporated for transportation services for psychiatric services and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

40. Defer report on the shelter and care needs of the elderly and disabled until February 27, 2001, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

41. Defer status report on the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee until January 23, 2001, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

42. Approve contract with Community Ventures, Incorporated in the amount of $50,000 for financial literacy services from January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $50,000; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES - (continued)

43. Adopt resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $447,987 and the resolutions approving amendments to the agreements with the California Department of Education regarding subsidized child care services for families in our community; and direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

44. Defer report on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking lot alterations until February 6, 2001, as recommended by the Planning Director

45. Authorize the Planning Director to approve a contract with EMC Planning Group in the amount of $12,858 to complete the Environmental Impact Report for the Waldorf School expansion project and approve an agreement with the Waldorf School in the amount of $12,858 to provide funds for that work, as recommended by the Planning Director

46. Authorize the purchase of three workstations at a total cost of $13,500 for Planning Department office remodel, as recommended by the Planning Director

47. Accept and file report on Planning Department Internet applications, as recommended by the Directors of Planning and Information Services

48. Approve the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program; authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign it on behalf of the County; direct Public Works to file the approved program with CALTRANS; and direct all County departments to utilize Federal Highway Administration funding to follow the guidelines contained in the program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

49. Defer consideration of the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power project to on or before February 13, 2001, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

50. Adopt resolution of intention to annex territory (Mesa Village subdivision area) to Zone "A" of County Service Area No. 9; accept petition requesting annexation; schedule a public hearing for February 27, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter; and take related actions as recommended by the Director of Public Works

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

51. Adopt resolution extending the termination date of the Santa Cruz County Integrated Waste Management Local Task force to January 14, 2003 and reappointing the existing members of the Task Force for terms to expire January 14, 2003, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52. Ratify Contract Change Order Number 1 in the amount of $24,928.30 for the North Rodeo Gulch Storm Damage Repair project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53. Accept the site improvements for Tract 1295, Tan Heights; direct the Clerk of the Board to release $380,000 from Faithful Performance Securities; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

54. Accept the improvement for the Roy Wilson Maintenance Yard Well Replacement project as complete; approve the final cost in the amount of $36,490; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55. Approve the addition of one Park Maintenance Worker II position for the Simpkins Family Swim Center utilizing savings from contracted services, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

56. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT adopt resolution designating Thomas L. Bolich, District Engineer, to act as the District's agent to sign any documents on behalf of the Davenport County Sanitation District; and take related actions, as recommended by the District Engineer

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

57. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve Agency funds totaling $89,700 for the acquisition of right-of-way for the Bargetto-Soquel Drive Bridge Replacement and Road Improvement project and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

58. 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.:Big Creek, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 134816

Case Name/No.:Aalfs v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 137457

Case Name/No.:County of Santa Cruz v. City of San Jose, et al., Santa Clara Superior Court No. CV 7944209

Case Name/No.:Allhouse v. County of Santa Cruz, et al. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 139671

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for two potential case(s)

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

Employee organization: All units

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

ADDENDA:

58.1 Approve an increase in appropriations for temporary employment services, offset by Intra Fund transfers from County departments, as recommended by the Personnel Director

58.2 Authorize various additions and deletions of positions as outlined in the letter, and refer to Personnel for classification; and approve the transfer of $37,775 of appropriations, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

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

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

59. Consider selection of Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2001

a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of January 2, 2001

60. Consider recommendations regarding proposed statewide utility rate increases

a. Letter of Chair Wormhoudt of January 3, 2001

b. Letter of Supervisor-elect Pirie of January 2, 2001 with attachments

61. Consider report and recommendations related to the Pierce's Disease/Glassy Winged Sharpshooter workplan as presented by the Agricultural Commissioner

a. Letter of the Agricultural Commissioner of December 27, 2000

b. Attachment 1

c. Attachment 2

d. Letters from various interested parties

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.

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