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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 minutes of June 19, 2001, June 26, 2001 and Budget hearings of June 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and June 26, 2001, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Accept and file notification of continuing contracts received during the period of adoption of the 2001/02 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 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. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement between Tri-County Legal Services and the Department of Child Support Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 for the service of legal documents and authorize the Director of the Department of Child Support Services to sign on behalf of the County of Santa Cruz, as recommended by the Director of Child Support Services

11. Adopt resolution providing for zero property tax exchange for LAFCO #879 - Haas Drive Reorganization, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

12. Approve contract with Leslie Stone Associates in the amount of $100,000 for Phase Two of the Sanctuary Scenic Trail Design Project; authorize the Public Works Director to sign the contract; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated Transportation Enhancement Act grant funds and other funds; and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

13. Accept and file report on the assignment of County vehicles and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

14. Accept and file report on the Affordable Housing Workshop; schedule the workshop on October 2, 2001, beginning at 1:30 p.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

15. Accept and file report regarding Water Service Connection Policy for Unincorporated Area Served by City of Watsonville, as recommended by County Counsel

16. Approve transfer of funds authorizing the purchase of the Forensic Recovery Evidence Device from unanticipated revenue available from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Trust Fund, as recommended by the District Attorney

17. Approve plans and specifications (on file with the Clerk) for the Main Jail Entrance Walk and Stair Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set the bid opening for September 11, 2001 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General services

18. Approve amendment to contract with Bustichi Construction Company for the remodel of the Sheriff's Main Jail and Rountree Lane facilities project for $941; accept the Main Jail and Rountree Lane facilities remodel project as complete; approve the final cost of $98,488; authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

19. Accept the Main Jail Security Upgrade Project as complete; approve final cost of $592,726; authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of General Services

20. Accept and file report on Internet and Intranet Projects for 2001-02 and direct Information Services to return on the last meeting of January 2002 with a further update, as recommended by the Information Services Director

21. Approve transfer of funds of $38,800; approve contract for the purchase and implementation of an on-line employment application system; and authorize the County Administrative Officer to sign, as recommended by the Personnel Director

22. Adopt resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to sign agreement with the State of California Department of Youth Authority for Diagnostic and Treatment Services and take related actions, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

23. Approve agreements related to the Crime Prevention Act of 2000 and Juvenile Accountability and Incentive Block Grant Program, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

24. Approve revenue agreement with the State 14th District Agricultural Association in the amount of $11,000 for security services at the 2001 Santa Cruz County Fair; authorize the Sheriff's Office to sign the agreement; and adopt resolution accepting and appropriating $3,500 in unanticipated revenue, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

25. Defer the Sheriff's request for contract award recommendation for a Wireless Data Communications System to November 6, 2001, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

26. Approve transfer of $5,055 from the property sales deposit trust fund to the general fund, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

27. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report and transaction report for the period ending June 30, 2001, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

28. Accept nomination of Jason Hajduk-Dorworth for appointment as an at-large member of the Emergency Medical Care Commission, as a representative of field care providers, for a term to expire April 1, 2003, with final appointment to be made August 14, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

29. Approve appointment of Virginia Johnson to the Energy Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

30. Approve appointment of Jay R. Averill to the Housing Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

31. Approve appointment of Niels Roy Nielsen to the Mobile Home Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Almquist

32. Approve appointment of Anna M. Boken to the Housing Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2005, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

33. Accept nomination of Glenn W. Strong for appointment to the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, as an at-large appointee experienced in construction, for a term to be staggered by lot, with final appointment to be made August 14, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Pirie

34. Accept nomination of Julie Lambert for appointment to the Workforce Investment Board, as an at-large representative of business, for a term to expire June 30, 2004, with final appointment to be made August 14, 2001, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

35. Approve appointment of Maureen M. Malone to the Public Health Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

36. Accept notification of two at-large vacancies and one alternate at-large vacancy, on the Assessment Appeals Board, with nominations for appointment to be received on August 21, 2001, and final appointments to be made August 28, 2001, as recommended by Chairman Campos

37. Accept notification of an at-large vacancy on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, with nominations for appointment to be received on August 21, 2001, and final appointment to be made August 28, 2001, as recommended by Chairman Campos

38. Approve appointment of Paula Pelot to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Commission, as recommended by Chairman Campos

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

39. 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

40. Defer report on the Mental Health Plan actuarial and trend analyses to October 16, 2001, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

41. Approve amendment to the agreement with Watsonville Hospital Corporation, Incorporated for hospital services effective July 1, 2001 an authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

42. Approve sublease agreement with Homeless Community Resource Center in the amount of $9,600 for space at 115 Coral Street, Santa Cruz and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

43. Accept and file this report and direct the County Administrative Officer to issue an ambulance operator's license to American Medical Response West for fiscal year 2001-2002, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

44. Approve agreements with New Life Community Services for $74,149, the Camp Recovery Center for $28,658 and Sobriety Works for $31,869 for Proposition 36 alcohol and drug services; authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the agreements; and authorize the Auditor-Controller to make advance payments for September 2001 on various contracts for Proposition 36 related services, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

45. Authorize the submission of funding application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Comprehensive Countywide Bike, Pedestrian, and Occupant Protection Education Program in the amount of $234,882, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

46. Defer report on the Adult Day Health Care Facility lease in Watsonville to October 23, 2001, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

47. Adopt resolutions approving various agreements (on file with the Clerk) for a total amount of $3,679,016 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

48. Accept and file report on Community Programs cost of living augmentations and direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to return on September 25, 2001 with a further report, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

49. Accept grant for Santa Cruz County Stream Habitat Outreach Program and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

50. Accept low bid from J.C. Randolph, Incorporated in the amount of $362,237.72 for the Valencia Road Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project; authorize the award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

51. Approve Program Supplements to the County-State Agreement providing federal and/or state funding reimbursement for the Soquel Drive at Aptos Creek Bridge and Valencia Road Bridge Seismic Retrofit Projects; adopt resolution authorizing execution of agreements; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

52. Approve request for proposals for advertisement for the Seacliff Village Streetscape Plan and State Park Drive Improvement Project design planning and engineering design services, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

53. Accept the improvement and approve the final cost in the amount of $210,327.19 for the 2000/2001 Slurry Seal Project Various Locations and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

54. Approve independent contractor agreement with the Valley Women's Club to provide drop-off recycling services in the San Lorenzo Valley for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

55. Approve independent contractor agreement with Community Action Board for supervision of Youth Community Services Program in amount of $69,892; authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

56. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from the State of California Department of Transportation for the Soquel Drive at Aptos Creek, Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project; accept the low bid from Agee Construction in the amount of $1,265,851.10; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

57. Authorize payment of invoices from Ray Dulany Trucking for chip seal rock deliveries dated May 20, 2001 through June 4, 2001, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

58. Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Irwin Way Slipout Repair project and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

59. Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Holohan Road Bikeway and Road Overlay project and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

60. Ratify Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $34,587.64 for the 30th, 32nd, and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain, Sanitary Sewer, and Sidewalk Improvement Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

61. Approve the re-connection of the City of Santa Cruz Water Department's water treatment plant to the Graham Hill Road sewer main, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

62. Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Gross Road Improvement Project and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

63. Adopt resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Highland Way Erosion Control Project and approve payment of claim, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

64. Approve Program Supplement to the County-State Agreement providing federal funding reimbursement for Capitola Road Improvements, Soquel Avenue to Thirtieth Avenue; adopt resolution authorizing the agreement; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

65. Approve plans, specifications (on file with the Clerk) and engineer's estimate for the Pineridge CSA No. 24 Road Repair Project, Phase 2, Pineridge County Service Area No. 24 (District 3); authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for 10:45 a.m. on September 11, 2001; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

66. Authorize the installation of one residential street light on South Drive, off Buena Vista Drive, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

67. Accept improvement and approve final cost in the amount of $857,835.45 for 2000/2001 County Wide Pavement Digout project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

68. Accept improvement and approve final cost in the amount of $82,482.52 for the Irwin Way Storm Damage Repair project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

69. Accept improvement and approve final cost in the amount of $227,272.50 for the Hazel Dell Road Storm Damage Repair project and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

70. Adopt resolution approving the installation of two road bumps on Muriel Drive, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

71. Approve amendment to agreement with Republic Electric, for traffic signal and highway safety lighting maintenance, extending term of contract to June 30, 2002 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

72. Accept and file report on proposed funding of Graham Hill Road project and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

73. Approve amendment to agreement with J. Muller International for the Kings Creek Road Bridge Reconstruction Project by extending term of contract to June 30, 2002 and increasing amount by $13,600 to a not-to-exceed amount of $102,537; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

74. Adopt resolution of intention to purchase real property at 303 Water Street and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

75. Accept the low bid from J.C. Randolph, Incorporated in the amount of $303,772.50 for the East Zayante Road and Upper East Zayante Road, Storm Damage Repair project; authorize award of contract; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign contract, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

76. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue from the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District in the amount of $130,000; approve independent contractor agreement with Ecology Action of Santa Cruz for the Electric Bike Commuter Incentive Program; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

77. Accept the Pinto Lake Improvement Program as complete; approve final the cost in the amount of $205,279; and authorize the Clerk of the Board to take related action, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

78. 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 Lumber Company, et al, and Central Coast Forest Association, 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.:Parodi/Sumner, et al. v. County of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Case No. CV 137784

Case Name/No.:In re PG&E, United States Bankruptcy Court, San Francisco Division, Case No. 01-30923 DM (Chapter 11)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for four potential cases

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

79. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREEDOM COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT

Public hearing on 2001/2002 Freedom County Sanitation District Sewer Service Charge Report

a. Letter of District Engineer of July 26, 2001

b. Resolution

80. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT

Public hearing on 2001/20002 Davenport County Sanitation District Sewer and Water Charge Report

a. Letter of the District Engineer of July 26, 2001

b. Resolution

81. Public hearing on proposed rates and assessment rates and Assessment Rate Report for County Service Area 9E, Streetscape Maintenance

a. Letter of the Redevelopment Agency Administrator of July 5, 2001

b. Resolution Establishing Benefit Assessment/Service Charges for 2001-2002 Fiscal Year for CSA NO. 9E, Streetscape Maintenance

c. Resolution Confirming Assessment Report for 2001-2002 Fiscal Year for CSA 9E, Streetscape Maintenance

82. Public hearing to consider Service Report for County Service Area (CSA) #11 for 2001-2002 fiscal year

a. Letter of the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services of May 25, 2001

b. Resolution

83. Public hearing to consider Resolution Authorizing the issuance of not-to-exceed $7,000,000 in refunding bonds for Consolidated Emergency Communications Center

a. Letter of the Executive Director of July 20, 2001

b. Resolution

c. Form of the Indenture, Lease Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Official Statement, Notice of Sale and Summary Notice of Sale (on file with the Clerk)

84. Public hearing to consider extending an interim ordinance regarding wireless communication facilities

a. Letter of the Planning Director of July 26, 2001

b. Interim Ordinance

85. Consider ordinance amending Chapter 12.10.070 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to parking lot alterations

a. Letter of the Planning Director of July 15, 2001

b. Proposed Ordinance

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).

86. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for Via Palo Alto to Via Compana Stairway Rehabilitation Project Aptos Seascape County Service Area No. 3 (District 2)

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 14, 2001

87. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for Lomond Terrace Road Improvement Project, Phase 2 Lomond Terrace, County Service Area No. 28, (District 5)

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of June 14, 2001

88. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for Juvenile Hall Renovation and Expansion Project

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of June 18, 2001

89. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for Replacement of HVAC Unit at the Main Jail Administration and Court Areas

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of June 14, 2001

90. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening for Emeline Complex Buildings Re-paint Project

a. Letter of the Director of General Services of June 13, 2001

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

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 7:30 P.M.

91. Public hearing on the Redistricting of Supervisorial Boundaries

a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer

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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