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Santa Cruz County

Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building

701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA

June 19, 2001

9:00 Roll Call
Consent Agenda
Oral Communications
12:00 Lunch

10:00 Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items

10:30
10:45
Recess
Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
7:30 Zone 7 Meeting (Watsonville City Council Chambers)

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.

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

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve minutes of June 5, 2001, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Item deleted

9. Approve the reading by Title of all ordinances considered for adoption that may appear on this agenda and further waive a detailed reading of said ordinances, as recommended by County Counsel

10. Reject the claim of Donald Alan Guerland, No. 001-104 as insufficiently filed and refer to County Counsel

11. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $245,660.50 from the County's General Fund Contingency to the Plant Acquisition Budget for the 1400 Emeline Street Building; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $245,660.50 from the Plant Acquisition Budget to the Capital Projects Budget; approve transfer of funds in the amount of $142,992 within the County Library Fund Budget; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $174,945 from various property tax accounts to the Professional and Special Services Account in the Library Fund budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

12. Accept and file report on Community Television of Santa Cruz County and approve the 2001-02 activities plan and budget, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

13. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for fiscal year 2001-2002 Anti-Drug Abuse Enforcement Program funding and sign the attached Certification of Assurance of Compliance, as recommended by the District Attorney

14. Approve agreement with Teall Messer for architectural services for the remodel of the District Attorney's Office for an amount not-to-exceed $35,000 and authorize the General Services Director to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of General Services

15. Authorize the Personnel Director, subject to approval of the 2001-02 Liability/Property and Workers' Compensation Budgets, to purchase various insurance policy renewals for the 2001-02 policy year, as recommended by the Personnel Director

16. See Item No. 53.1, Regular Agenda

17. Approve grant application to assist local law enforcement jurisdictions to evaluate current policies and practices of sex offender management; approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the participating agencies; and take related actions, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

18. Approve contract in the amount of $19,500 with DatWorks Plus, LLC for the maintenance of the Photoimager systems, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

19. Approve the year end transfer of funds in the amount of $142,348 for the Detention Bureau, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

20. Accept Treasurer's Monthly Cash Report and Transaction Report (on file with the Clerk) for the periods ending May 31, 2001, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

21. Authorize the County Auditor-Controller to distribute excess proceeds from the March 17, 2000 auction of parcel number 106-331-13, as specified, and direct the County Tax Collector to take related actions, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

22. Adopt resolution opposing the timber harvesting of the Islandia property at the Headwaters of Lompico Creek, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

23. Accept nomination of William N. Harrison for appointment to the Santa Cruz-Monterey County Managed Medical Care Commission, as a hospital representative, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, with final appointment to be made June 26, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

24. Adopt resolution supporting the passage of United States Senate Bill 583, Nutrition Assistance for Working Families and Seniors Act of 2001, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Campos

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

25. 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

26. Approve agreement (on file with the Clerk) with the State Department of Health Services for the local primacy agency program for the regulation of small public water systems for fiscal years 2001-02 through 2005-06 and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

27. Approve amended agreement (on file with the Clerk) with American Medical Response West, Incorporated for emergency ambulance advanced life support transport services and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

28. Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the 2001-02 State revenue agreement (on file with the Clerk) for immunization services and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

29. Accept and file status report on the Children's Emergency Shelter Program, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

30. Approve amendments (on file with the Clerk) to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) contract for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 for a maximum of $2,524,000 to purchase up to 170,000 service hours at the rate of $14.85 per hour and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the amendment, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

31. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to issue payment to Salud Para La Gente in the amount of $5,000 to fund the Watsonville High School Health Academy, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

32. Approve contract amendments with the Community Action Board and Santa Cruz Area Transportation Management Association to extend contracts for the Carpool Incentives Program and Emergency Ride Home Program through September 30, 2001 and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract amendments on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

33. Approve agreement with TetraTech, Incorporated in the amount of $339,646.90 to prepare a combined Environmental Impact Report (EIR) /Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Redevelopment Agency's East Cliff Drive Stabilization and Parkway project in the Pleasure Point area; authorize the Planning Director to sign the agreement and any subsequent amendments necessary to complete the EIR/EIS; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $339,646, as recommended by the Planning Director

34. Approve amendment to agreement with Sanders and Associates Geostructural Engineering, Incorporated to increase the contract amount by $21,500 for the East Cliff Drive Bluff Restoration Project and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

35. Approve Federal Funding Program Supplement to the County-State Agreement for the Harkin Slough Road Bridge; adopt resolution authorizing agreement for funding engineering; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the program supplement; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

36. Approve independent contractor agreement with Life Lab Science Program for design and construction of a model composting facility for $20,258; approve independent contractor agreement with California Grey Bears for a recycling center quality control project for $13,104; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contracts, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

37. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost of $23,168.23 for the Hopkins Gulch Road, County Service Area No. 51, Pavement Repair Project, District 5; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38. Accept the certification of the results of County Service Area No. 33, Redwood Drive, Zones "A" through "E" elections; adopt resolution authorizing and levying an assessment for road maintenance and operations within CSA No. 33, Redwood Drive, Zones "A" through "E" for 2001-2002 and each year following; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39. Adopt resolution for right of way acquisition for the Soquel Drive (Bargetto) Bridge Replacement and Streetscape Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract; and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40. Approve road closures for the Seventh Annual Monte Foundation Fireworks Show and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41. Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Landfill Gas Generation Facility Agreement with Brown, Vence and Associates LFG, Incorporated for the design, construction and operation of the Landfill Gas Power Project at the Buena Vista Landfill for the not-to-exceed amount of $1,530,00; direct Public Works to take related actions; and direct Public Works to return on or before September 25, 2001 with a status report on the project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42. Approve final map of Tract 1339, Graham Hill Estates; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Subdivision Agreement; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from construction inspection services in the amount of $12,000 and approve transfer of appropriations in the amount of $20,000 for engineering services for the 2001-02 budge revisions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

44. Approve plans, specifications, (on file with the Clerk) and engineers estimate for the Soquel Drive at Aptos Creek Bridge; authorize calling for bids; set the bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on July 24, 2001; adopt resolution allowing the bid opening for the subject project to take place in the office of the Director of Public Works at 10:45 a.m. on July 24, 2001 with acceptance of award by the Board on August 7, 2001; and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

45. Approve an amendment to the contract with Joni Janecki and Associates, Incorporated in the amount of $5,405 for the increase in landscape architectural master planning services and inclusion of a reimbursable budget to complete the Highlands County Park master plan and Skate Park project and authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT

46. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, approve sale of 794 square feet of property to address a boundary dispute and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

47. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept and file the status report for the East Cliff Drive Cliff Stabilization and Pathway Project; authorize financing in the amount of $339,646.90 for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) by TetraTech; authorize financing in the amount of $21,500 for a contract amendment with Sanders and Associates Geostructural Engineers; and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

48. 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.:County of Santa Cruz v. E.A. Hathaway & Company, et al. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 138598

Case Name/No.:Inez Nabor v. County of Santa Cruz, WCAB SJD 215820, Date of Injury 7/16/97

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property street address (APN if no street address):
157 Casillas Avenue, Watsonville, CA
Negotiating parties (not agents):City of Watsonville & Freedom County Sanitation District

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property street address (APN if no street address):
APN 078-224-11 (Country Club Dr., Ben Lomond, CA
Negotiating parties (not agents):Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Panelli and County of Santa Cruz

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property street address (APN if no street address):
APN 076-046-05 (Extension Roberts Road, Ben Lomond, CA
Negotiating parties (not agents):John Dotson and County of Santa Cruz

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency negotiator:Personnel Director
Employee organization:All

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

49. Public hearing to consider proposed 2001-2002 Fire Protection rates for County Service Areas 4 and 48 and the proposed service charge reports

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of April 2, 2001
b. Resolutions

50. Consider ordinance increasing the Record of Survey checking fee from $250 to $300 and take related action

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 7, 2001
b. Ordinance

51. Consider ordinance amending Section 2.44.020 (B) and (C) and Section 2.44.070 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to the Children and Youth Commission

a. Letter of County Counsel of June 8, 2001

52. Consider ordinance amending Section 13.32.060(b)9 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to mobilehome rent adjustment notices of rejection of hearing officers

a. Letter of County Counsel of June 7, 2001
b. Ordinance

53. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for Lompico Road Storm Damage Repair Project

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 10, 2001

53.1 Consider amendment to Resolution No. 247-76 to amend the Personnel Regulations with revisions to the Civil Service Commission rules and consider approving in concept an ordinance amending subsection L of Section 3.12.040 of the Santa Cruz County Code

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 - 7:30 P.M.

54. 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 7, to convene and carry out its regularly scheduled meeting (meeting will be held in Watsonville City Council Chambers, 250 Main Street, Watsonville)

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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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.