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Santa Cruz County

Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building

701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA

MAY 1, 2001

9:00 Roll Call
Consent Agenda
Oral Communications
12:00
1:30
Lunch
Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items

10:00 Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items 3:15 Recess

10:30
10:45
Recess
Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
The Board will adjourn after the completion of all scheduled items.

1. Roll Call
Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda

3. Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the Consent Agenda

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 te 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.

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 April 17, 2001, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Item deleted

9. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $2,500 into the Agricultural Commissioner Supplies Budget Unit for the purchase of equipment for use in pest prevention, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

10. Approve contract with Kase Pacific in the amount of $75,647 for the Room 120 Court Clerk remodel; authorize the General Services Director to approve change orders in the amount of $7,656; and take related actions, as recommended by the General Services Director

11. Adopt resolution setting a public hearing on June 19, 2001, on the morning agenda, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for the proposed 2001/2002 Fire Protection rates for County Service Areas 4 and 48 and on the proposed service charge reports; direct the Clerk of the Board to publish Notices of Public Hearing in the manner prescribed by law; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

12. Approve independent contractor agreement with Beck's Service to provide additional safety and power equipment for the Sheriff's Office SWAT van in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000 and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

13. Adopt resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner to apply for a Traffic Stop Demographic Data Grant from the Department of the California Highway patrol in the amount of $25,000 and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

14. Approve appointment of Sue Struck to the Arts Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

15. Approve appointment of Leo W. Ruth to the Energy Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

16. Adopt resolution supporting Assembly Bill 130, The Comprehensive Preventive Health Screening Act, and take related actions, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

GENERAL GOVERNMENT - (continued)

17. Accept and file annual report of the Building Appeals Board, as recommended by Chairman Campos

18. Approve appointment of Evelyn Hall to the Domestic Violence Commission, as the representative of the Women's Commission, as recommended by Chairman Campos

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

19. Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency relative to the transmission of HIV through contaminated needles, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

20. Authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to apply for a Mobile Crisis Response Grant of $1,000,000 per year for three years, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

21. Approve amendment to contract for the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

22. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $10,000; authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract amendment with HomeBase for preparing the 2001 HUD application for homeless services; authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the amended Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Cruz for sharing of costs; and take related actions, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

22.1 Adopt resolution opposing Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 5, which would require parental notification for minors seeking abortions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

23. Approve transfer of appropriations of $200 for Fish and Game Commission, as recommended by the Planning Director

24. Approve the Contribution Agreement between the State of California and the County of Santa Cruz for the construction of the Ben Lomond Streetscape project; adopt resolution authorizing the execution of the Contribution Agreement; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

25. Approve independent contractor agreement with Sandis Humber Jones for engineering and public relations services in a not-to-exceed amount of $332,698 for the Graham Hill Road Improvement Project, Roaring Camp Road to 0.64 South; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

26. Adopt resolution in support of Senate Bill 373 (Public School Recycling), as recommended by the Director of Public Works

27. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $46,770 for the 2000/2001 County Wide Pavement Digout project; authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign on behalf of the County; and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

28. Accept the certification of the results of County Service Area (CSA) No. 9A Residential Lighting Annexation 01-01 Mesa Verde elections; adopt resolution authorizing and levying an assessment for residential lighting service and maintenance within CSA No. 9A Residential Lighting Annexation 01-01 Mesa Verde for 2001/2002 and each year following; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

29. Accept the low bid of AGEE Construction Company in the amount of $3,482,062.90 for the Soquel Drive (Bargetto) Bridge Replacement and Streetscape Project, State Bridge No. 36C-159 and Federal Project No. BRL-5936(050); authorize award of the contract; adopt resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue from Soquel Creek Water District for $210,231 and from California Department of Transportation for $2,370,798; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

30. Accept and file report on the Buena Vista Landfill Gas Power Project and direct Public Works to return on or before June 19, 2001 with project recommendations, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS - (continued)

31. Defer contract with Reed Cripe for the 2001 State Fair Display until the contract is ready to bring to your board for approval, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

32. Decline the acquisition of assessor parcel numbers 028-173-05,-07, and -08, located in Live Oak in the vicinity of Corcoran Lagoon, and permit the applicant to proceed with Development Permit Application #01-0090, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT

33. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve contract amendment with Bellinger Foster Steinmetz Landscape Architects in the amount of $10,972.40 for additional architectural services for the Anna Jean Cummings Park and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

34. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue totaling $733,162; approve financing in the amount of $1,702,795 for the construction of the Soquel Drive (Bargetto) Bridge and the Soquel Drive Streetscape Project; and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

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

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter

35. Public hearing to establish County Service Area No. 57, Graham Hill, Supervisorial District 5

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 25, 2001
b. Resolution Establishing Graham Hill County Service Area No. 57
c. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 15, 2001

36. Public hearing to consider the Conceptual Highlands Park Master Plan Amendment

a. Letter of the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
b. Master Plan Graphics

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.

37. Consider FishNet 4C assessment report,"Effects of County Land Use Policies and Management Practices on Anadromous Salmonids and Their Habitats"

a. Letter of the Planning Director of April 19, 2001
b. Report (on file with the Clerk)
c. Summary of Santa Cruz County Policies Relating to Anadromous Fish Habitat Conservation
d. Goals for County Policies and Planning

38. Consider adoption of resolution accepting Pesce Way along the north side of Harper Street in Live Oak into the County Maintained Road System; approve in concept, an ordinance amending Chapter 9.28 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to designation of stop intersections

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 19, 2001
b. Resolution
c. Site map and Dedications (attachments I and II)
d. Proposed ordinance

39. Consider appointment of Robert T. Phillips to the Long Term Care Interagency Commission, as an at-large representative over 55 years of age, in accordance with County Code Chapter 2.116, Section 30, for a term to expire April 1, 2004

a. Letter of Supervisor Wormhoudt of April 16, 2001
b. Application

40. Consider proposed ordinance adopting the Republished Santa Cruz County Code and take related actions

a. Letter of County Counsel of April 24, 2001
b. Proposed Ordinance

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

41. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for 2000/2001 Pavement Management Overlay Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 15, 2001

42. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for 2000/2001 Pavement Management Slurry Seal Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 15, 2001

43. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for Browns Valley Bridge Replacement Project
Federal Project No. BRL-5936(U26)

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 15, 2001

44. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for Reroof of 100 Rountree Lane

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of February 21, 2001
b. Bidders list of March 27, 2001

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

45. Public hearing to consider a proposal to update the Mt. Hermon Master Plan with new facilities to be implemented over a 20 year period, including a General Plan amendment to adopt a Specific Plan for the Master Plan area and a rezoning of 89 parcels

Applicant: Mt. Hermon Association
APNs: 066-021-08, et al. in the community of Mt. Hermon

a. Letter of the Planning Director of April 19, 2001
b. Resolution to Adopt a Specific Plan
c. Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment
d. Findings for Project Approval
e. Permit Conditions
f. Environmental Impact Report (on file with the Clerk)
g. Environmental Impact Report Addendum (including Planning Commission Staff reports)(on file with the Clerk)
h. Planning Commission Minutes of October 11, 2000
i. Planning Commission Minutes of January 10, 2001
j. Planning Commission Minutes of February 14, 2001
k. Map of Existing and Proposed Master Plan Boundaries
l. Related 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).

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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1.	Roll Call Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
2.	Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda
3.	Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the Consent Agenda
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 te 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.
5.	Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda.